Siemens WM16Y590GB, WM14Y590GB Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions
en Instruction Manual
and Installation
Instructions
WM16Y590GB
WM14Y590GB
Washing machine
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Your new washing machine
Caution!
Caution!
You have chosen a premium washing machine made by
Siemens. Thanks to its innovative technologies, the washing
machine is distinguished by its perfect washing performance and
its economic consumption of water and energy.
Please take a couple of minutes to read and become familiar
with the advantages of your washing machine.
To meet the high quality demands of the Siemens brand, each
washing machine, which leaves our factory, is inspected
thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect
condition.
Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts
and services can be found at: www.siemens-home.com or
contact our customer service centres.
If the instructions for use and assembly describe various models,
reference is made to the differences at the appropriate places.
Explanation of the symbols
ã Warning!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a
potentially dangerous situation which may result in death or
serious injuries unless it is avoided.
ã Caution!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a
potentially dangerous situation which may result in slight or
minor injuries or damage to property and the environment.
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Instructions on how best to use the appliance as well as other
useful information.
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Contents
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Inst r uct ion Manual and Installation Inst ruct ions
Before washing
Ø Intended use 4
Ø Safety instructions 5
Ø Protection of the environment 7
Ø The main points in brief 8
Ø Getting to know your appliance 9
Ø Detergent drawer 10
Ø Operating elements/Display elements 11
Operating the appliance
Ø Before each washing 12
Ø Washing 18
Ø After washing 21
Ø Programme overview 22
Ø Programme settings 26
Ø Consumption values 28
Ø Appliance settings 29
Ø Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 31
Cleaning and maintenance
Ø Care and maintenance 32
Ø Emergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs 36
Ø Information on the display panel 37
Ø Faults, what to do? 38
Ø Customer service 40
Installing the appliance
Ø Standard accessories 41
Ø Installation 43
Ø Remove transportation protection devices 46
Ø Connecting the water 48
Ø Alignment 51
Ø Electrical connection 52
Ø Before the 1st washing 53
Ø Transportation, e.g. if moving house 54
Index 55
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Bef o re w as hing
Intended use
Ø For use in the household only.
Ø The washing machine is suitable for washing machine-
washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor.
Ø The washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold
drinking water and commercially available detergents and
care products which are suitable for use in washing
machines.
Ø When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products
and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
Ø The washing machine may be operated by children from 8
years of age, by persons who have limited physical, sensory
or mental abilities and by persons who have inadequate
experience or knowledge, provided they are supervised or
have been instructed by a responsible person.
Ø Keep pets away from the washing machine!
Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all
other information enclosed with the washing machine.
Retain documents for subsequent use.
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Safety instructions
ã Warning!
Danger of death from electric shock!
Danger of death if live parts are touched.
– Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord.
– Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only.
ã Warning!
Risk to children!
– Do not leave children unsupervised near the washing machine.
– Children must not play with the washing machine.
– This will prevent children from locking themselves in and
suffocating.
On redundant appliances:
– Pull out the mains plug!
– Sever the power cord and discard together with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing-machine door.
– Children must not perform any cleaning or maintenance work
without supervision.
– When playing, children may become entangled in the
packaging/film and packaging parts or pull them over their
heads and suffocate.
Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts out of the reach
of children.
– When washing at high temperatures, the glass of the washing
machine door becomes hot.
Prevent children from touching the hot washing machine door.
– Detergents and care products may cause intoxication if
consumed or eye and skin irritation if touched.
Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
ã Warning!
Risk of explosion!
Items of washing pretreated with solvent detergents, e.g. stain
remover/petroleum ether, may cause an explosion when the
washing machine has been loaded.
Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.
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ã Caution!
Danger of scalding!
When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded if you
touch the hot wash liquor (e.g. if draining hot wash liquor into a
washbasin or if draining the washing machine in an emergency).
Allow detergent solution to cool down.
ã Caution!
Risk of damaging appliance!
– Cover plate may break!
Do not climb on the washing machine.
– Opened washing machine door may break off or washing
machine may overturn!
Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
ã Caution!
Danger when reaching into/gripping the rotating drum!
If you reach into the rotating drum, you may injure your hands.
Do not grip the rotating drum. Wait until the drum stops rotating.
ã Caution!
Risk of coming into contact with liquid detergents/care products!
If the detergent drawer is opened while the washing machine is
running, detergent/care product may spray out.
Caution when opening the detergent drawer.
In case of eye/skin contact, rinse thoroughly.
If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.
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Protection of the environment
Packaging/Old appliance
)
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
This appliance has been identified in accordance with the
European Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
The Directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return
and recycling of waste appliances.
Hints and tips
Ø Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular
Ø Wash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash.
Ø Energy saving mode: The display panel light goes out after
Ø Automatic switch off: If the appliance is not operated for a
programme.
several minutes, Start/Reload
light, select any button.
The energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is
running.
prolonged period, it automatically switches off before the
programme starts and when the programme has ended to
save energy. Switch on by pressing main switch
Ü flashes. To activate the
# button.
Ø If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin
speed according to the instructions of the dryer
manufacturer.
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The main points in brief
1
Insert mains plug.
Turn the tap on.
2
Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load.
3
@ @ @
Open the washing
machine door.
To switch on, press
the
# button.
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Select the
programme, e.g.
Cotton.
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Open the detergent
drawer.
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If required, change presettings of the selected programme and/or select
programme settings.
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End of the programme For switching the
Dose detergent according to dosing
recommendation.
@ @
machine on, press
the
# button.
Close the washing
machine door.
@
Select
Start/Reload)
Turn off the mains
supply (for models
without Aqua-Stop).
Ü.
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Getting to know your appliance
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Detergent drawer
Dispenser I Detergent for prewash
Dispenser
Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach, stain
Insert A for dosing liquid detergent (not for all models)
For models with insert for liquid detergent:
The detergent drawer features an insert which is used as a dosing aid for liquid detergent.
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Softener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum load.
remover
² Do not use insert:
– For gel-like detergents and washing powders.
– For programmes with Prewash or Ready in option.
Position insert for dosing liquid detergent:
Completely remove detergent drawer.
Push insert forwards.
For models without insert for liquid detergent:
Dose liquid detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Operating elements/Display elements
Start
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² All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently.
i Press the main switch # button. Switch
on and off the appliance.
j Programme selector can be rotated
in either direction. Programme overview,
refer to
Programme settings:
~ Page 22
k ecoPerfect ¦
speedPerfect G
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Less Ironing
m
n Prewash
o Extra Rinse
p Rinse Hold
r Temperature selection, Select spin
speed, End time preselection button
~ Page 22
~ Page 17,
q Start/Reload Ü button to start, interrupt
and cancel the programme
(e.g. Topping up the washing).
h Change appliance settings. Hold down
Basic Settings 3 sec. buttons for appliance settings (end signal, button signal,
language, autom. switch off) for approx.
3 seconds. Overview of all settings
~ Page 29
s Display panel for settings and
information
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Operatin g t he appliance
Before each washing
– Install and connect washing machine properly.
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Refer to ~ Page 43
– Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing.
~ Page 53
1. Preparing the washing
Sorting the washing according to:
Ø Type of fabric/fibre.
Ø Colour.
Ø Soiling.
Ø Follow manufacturer’s care information.
Ø Care label specifications:
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A L >
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Cottons 95 °C, 90 °C
Coloureds 60 °C, 40 °C, 30 °C
Easy-Care 60 °C, 40 °C, 30 °C
Delicates 40 °C, 30 °C
Hand and machine-washable silk and woollens cold, 40 °C,
30 °C
Do not wash laundry in the washing machine.
Protecting the washing and the machine:
– When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products
and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
– Keep detergents and agents for the pretreatment of washing
(e.g. stain remover, prewash sprays, ...) away from the
surfaces of the washing machine. Using a damp cloth,
immediately remove any fine spray residue and other
residue/droplets.
– Empty pockets.
– Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, underwired bras).
– Close zips, button up covers.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
– Wash new items separately.
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2. Preparing the appliance
Insert mains plug.
Turn on water tap.
3. Selecting programme and loading laundry in the drum
1.
Open the washing machine door.
2.
Check whether the drum has been completely emptied. If
required, empty. Otherwise, the load display may malfunction.
~ Page 31
3.
Press the # button. The appliance is switched on.
Then always the Cotton programme preset at the factory is
displayed.
Displays for the Cotton programme:
– The indicator lamp is lit on the programme selector and
the main menu for the selected programme is indicated
on the display panel.
– For appliances with drum light:
After switching on the appliance, after opening and
closing the washing machine door as well as after starting
the programme, the drum is lit. The light goes out
automatically.
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4.
Select the programme.
You can use the displayed programme
or select another programme. Programme overview, refer to
~ Page 22
5.
Insert laundry
The load screen for the selected programme (e.g. for Cottons) is
indicated on the display panel. The load screen is indicated
when the door is opened or when the amount of washing
is changed.
– Unfold and load presorted items of washing. Mix large and
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small items. Washing items of different size distribute
themselves better during the spin cycle. Individual items
of washing may cause an unbalanced load. ~ Page 31
– Do not load the laundry until the main menu for the
programme is displayed.
– The load bar progresses as the washing machine is loaded.
If the max. load is exceeded, the bar flashes. Do not exceed
indicated max. load. Overfilling reduces the washing result
and encourages creasing.
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4. Add detergent and fabric care product
1.
Pull out the detergent drawer.
2.
Dosing in dispenser ~ Page 10 according to:
– Dosage recommendation on the display panel,
e.g. for Cotton:
Depending on the amount of washing in the washing
machine, a dosing recommendation is indicated on the
display panel. The indicated % refers to the dosage
recommendation of the detergent manufacturer.
2 = 40 % of the recommendation of the detergent
manufacturer
3 = 60 %
4 = 75 %
5 = 100 %
– Soiling,
– Water hardness (depending on model can be determined
using enclosed water hardness strip or is available from
your water utility company).
– Manufacturer’s instructions.
– When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products
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and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
– Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with
water.
Prevents blockage of the overflow!
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5. Changing programme settings
Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the loading
door and rubber seal.
Close the washing machine door.
FODFN
The main menu for the selected programme is indicated again
on the display panel.
You can use the displayed presettings or adjust the selected
programme optimally to the items of washing by changing the
presettings or selecting additional settings.
Ø Change presettings for temperature, spin speed, finished in
time; ,
E.g. select and change temperature buttons – and +:
The settings are active without acknowledgement and are
displayed in the main menu.
– If the buttons are held down, the set values automatically run
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through (– downwards, + upwards).
– The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting
the programme. The programme duration is adjusted while
the programme is running if the programme duration requires
changing, e.g. due to changes in the programme settings,
foam detection, unbalanced load detection, the load
or soiling.
Ø Select addition programme settings:
~ Page 22, ~ Page 26
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– ecoPerfect ¦
For saving energy with a comparable washing effect to the
standard programme. When selected, the display lamp is
lit.
– speedPerfect
For a shorter wash time with a comparable washing effect
to the standard programme. Observe maximum load.
~ Page 22 When selected, the display lamp is lit.
Other settings can be selected depending on the model,
e.g. Rinse Hold
When selected, the button indicator lamp is lit and
a corresponding symbol is indicated on the display panel:
Button Less Ironing –
Button Prewash – !
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$ button:
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Button Extra rinse – « + Ë, Ì, Í (Rinse cycles)
Button Rinse Hold –
6. Starting the programme
Ø Select Start/Reload
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Ü. The indicator light is on.
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Washing
Programme sequence
While the programme is running, the programme progress
is indicated on the display panel via corresponding symbols and
a progress bar. The bar progresses in the course of the wash
cycles.
The combined symbol
states:
¿ Pre-wash
¼ Wash
½ Rinse
¾ Drain
Other symbols:
B Spin
w Childlock has been activated
Å Overdosage of the detergent detected, additional rinse
cycles activated.
Ä is lit when the door is locked or unlocked.
During the washing
Ø Childlock
Æ indicates the following programme
To prevent the set functions of the washing machine from
being accidentally changed, the childproof lock
can be activated when the programme has started.
Activate/deactivate: press Finish in for approx. 5 seconds.
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