Siemens WM16Y891GC Specification sheet

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Instructions
WM16Y891GC
Washing machine

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Your new washing machine
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
ãWarning!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a
potentially dangerous situation which may result in death or
serious injuries unless it is avoided.
ãCaution!
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 en InstructionManualandInstallationInstructions
Before washing
ØIntended use 4
ØSafety instructions 5
ØProtection of the environment 7
ØThe main points in brief 8
ØGetting to know your appliance 9
ØDetergent drawer 10
ØOperating elements/Display elements 11
Operating the appliance
ØBefore each washing 12
ØWashing 18
ØAfter washing 21
ØProgramme overview 22
ØProgramme settings/options 28
ØAnti-stain system 31
ØIntelligent Dosing System 32
ØConsumption values 37
ØAppliance settings 38
ØSensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 39
Cleaning and maintenance
ØCare and maintenance 40
ØEmergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs 46
ØInformation on the display panel 47
ØFaults, what to do? 48
ØCustomer service 50
Installing the appliance
ØStandard accessories 51
ØInstallation 53
ØRemove transportation protection devices 56
ØConnecting the water 58
ØAlignment 61
ØElectrical connection 62
ØBefore the 1st washing 63
ØTransportation, e.g. if moving house 64
Index 65

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Beforewashing
Intended use
ØFor use in the household only.
ØThe washing machine is suitable for washing machine-
washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor.
ØThe 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.
ØWhen dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products
and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
ØThe 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.
ØKeep 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
ãWarning!
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.
ãWarning!
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.
ãWarning!
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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ãCaution!
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.
ãCaution!
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.
ãCaution!
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.
ãCaution!
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.
ãCaution!
Hazard due to detergent/softener running out of the dispensers!
Leaking detergent/softener may impair the function of the appliance,
e.g. damage to electronics.
Before transporting the appliance, always drain dispensers.

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Protection of the environment
Packaging/Old appliance
Hints and tips
ØUtilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular
programme.
ØWash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash.
ØDetergent dosage using the intelligent dosing system helps
save detergent and water.
ØEnergy saving mode: The display panel light goes out after
several minutes, Start/Reload Üflashes. To activate the
light, select any button.
The energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is
running.
ØAutomatic switch off: If the appliance is not operated for a
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 # button.
ØIf the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin
speed according to the instructions of the dryer
manufacturer.
)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.

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The main points in brief
1@ @ @
Insert mains plug.
Turn the tap on.
Open the washing
machine door.
To switch on, press
the #button.
Select the
programme, e.g.
Cottons.
2@ @
Dosage: automatic ú
Please load laundry: max. 9kg
Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load.
3@ @
Close the washing
machine door.
If required, change programme settings of the
selected programme and select programme
settings/options.
Select
Start/Reload Ü.
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4@ @
vFinished, remove washing
End of the programme For switching the
machine on, press
the # button.
Turn off the mains
supply (for models
without Aqua-Stop).

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Getting to know your appliance
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Detergent drawer
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Intelligent Dosing System (i-Dos):
Your washing machine features an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and
softener. Dispensers i-Dos ô (1.3 l) and i-Dos iIô (0.5 l) in the detergent drawer are
used for this. You can select whether you want to use one liquid detergent and one
softener or two liquid detergents.
Depending on the selected programme and settings, the optimum amounts of detergent/
softener are dosed via the i-Dos containers.
At the factory the dosage has been preset for:
–i-Dos
ô¨detergent for lightly soiled washing and
–i-Dos
iIô©softener for normally soft washing.
Overview of the i-Dos settings starting on ~Page 22
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Dispenser ôfor intelligent dosage: liquid detergent
Dispenser iôfor intelligent dosage: softener or liquid detergent
Dispenser ÀÁ for manual dosage. ~Page 36