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Translated from Dutch to English - www.onlinedoctranslator.com Washing machine WM16XM50NL User manual and install ation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and off to/welcome siemens-home.bsh-group.c The future moving in. Siemens Home Appliances...
Refer to the Digital User's Guide for more information. Index 1 Safety..........4 6 Before using for the first time ....21 1.1 General instructions ....4 6.1 Starting a wash cycle without 1.2 Destination of the device laundry..........21 rate ........
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14 Child Lock ........34 14.1 Activating child lock ... 34 14.2 Deactivating the child lock..34 15 Basic Settings ....35 15.1 Overview of the basic settings ........35 15.2 Changing basic settings..36 16 Cleaning and maintenance ..36 16.1 Cleaning the drum ....
NLSafety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General instructions sRead this manual carefully. sKeep the operating instructions and product information for future reference. for use or for subsequent owners. sDo not connect the device in case of transport damage. 1.2 Destination of the device Only use the device: sto wash machine-safe textiles and wool by hand...
SafetyNL 1.4 Secure installation Observe the safety regulations when installing the device. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installations are dangerous. ▶ Only connect and use the device in accordance with the information on the type plate. ▶ Only connect the device to a mains supply with alternating current via a properly installed earthing socket.
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NLSafety ▶ Use only manufacturer-approved adapters and power cords. ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer power cord is not available, contact an electrical retailer to adjust the home installation. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The heavy weight of the device can cause injuries when lifted. ▶...
SafetyNL There is a tripping hazard with incorrectly laid hoses and mains connection cables. ▶ Lay the hoses and connection cables in such a way that they cannot be tripped over. If the appliance is moved by protruding parts, such as the loading door, the parts can break off.
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NLSafety WARNING ‒ Risk of health hazard! Children can lock themselves in the appliance and endanger their lives. ▶ Do not install the appliance behind a door that blocks or prevents the opening of the appliance door. ▶ In the case of discarded appliances, remove the plug of the mains cable from the socket, then cut the mains cable and damage the lock of the appliance door so that the appliance door no longer closes.
SafetyNL Reaching into the rotating drum can cause injury to hands. ▶ Wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside the drum with your hand. CAUTION ‒ Risk of burns! The soap gets hot when washing at high temperatures. ▶...
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NLSafety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The use of non-original spare parts and non-original accessories is dangerous. ▶ Only use original spare parts and original accessories from the manufacturer. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Toxic fumes can be generated when cleaning agents containing solvents are used.
Avoid material damageNL Make sure that the internal ▶ 2 Material damage diameter of the water tap is at least avoid 17 mm. Make sure that the thread length ▶ on the connection to the water Follow this instruction to avoid tap is at least 10 mm.
NLEnvironmental protection and saving Clean the device only with water ▶ Detergent according to the degree of and a soft, damp cloth. soiling of the laundry . ▶ Remove all detergent residues, spray aFor a light to normal extent mist residues or residues immediately of contamination, a small amount upon contact with the appliance.
Set up and connectNL 3.3 Energy Saving Mode 4.2 Package contents If you do not operate the device for a After unpacking, check all parts for long time, it automatically switches transport damage and the to energy-saving mode. completeness of the delivery. The energy saving mode is exited PAY ATTENTION! Use with incomplete or defective...
NLSet up and connect installation site WARNING To demand Risk of injury! kitchen The device al- When used on a plinth, the device can borrow under a tip over. continuous work The device feet for commissioning ▶ place sheet, on a plinth must be absolutely that fixed with the with the fixings adjacent...
Set up and connectNL Loosen and remove all bolts of the 4 Install the 4 cover caps. transport locks with a SW13 open- end wrench Push the 4 cover caps down. Remove the mains connection cable from the holder. 4.5 Removing transport reinforcements Remove the 4 sleeves.
NLSet up and connect Remove the transport 4.6 Connecting device reinforcements. Connect water supply hose WARNING Risk of electric shock! The device contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous. Do not immerse the electric ▶ Aquastop valve in water. Connect the water inlet hose to the tap (26.4 mm = 3/4").
Set up and connectNL To adjust the appliance, turn the The connection position appliance feet. Check the horizontal tie with a adjustment of the appliance with a hose clamp spirit level. (24-40 mm) bore gene. washbasin the water drainage feeding hose with a bend fixate and gene.
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NLSet up and connect Insert the mains plug of the appliance's connecting cable into a socket in the vicinity of the appliance. The connection data of the device can be found in the technical data → Page 54 . Check the mains plug for tightness.
Getting to know your deviceNL 5 Getting to know your device 5.1 Device Here you will find an overview of the components of your device. Depending on the device type, details in the picture may differ, e.g. the color the V om m.
NLGetting to know your device maintenance products and the Dosing aid for liquid information in the program detergent → "Insert the dosing aid for descriptions. → "Programs", Page 26 liquid detergent", Page 32 Detergent compartment II: detergent for the main wash Detergent dispenser: fabric softener Detergent compartment I:...
usageNL aAfter the program end, it shows Before first use display: -0- . Start the first wash cycle or press to B prepare the device for use. switch off the appliance. → "The Ministry in Essence", 6.1 Start the wash cycle Page 31 without laundry Your device has been thoroughly...
NLDisplay 7 Display The display shows the current setting values, options or information texts. name Display More information 0:40 Expected program duration or remaining Program duration / remaining time of time of the program in hours and minutes. the program →...
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DisplayNL name Display More information Child lock slights up: the childproof lock is activated. s flashes: the child lock is activated and the device was operated. → "Deactivate child lock", page 34 Blood The stain type is activated. The stain type is activated. Grass Red wine The stain type is activated.
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NLTests 8 Keys The selection of the program settings depends on the program set. Knob Choice More information Start/Refill sstart Start, cancel or pause program. sCancel spause varioSpeed sactivate Activate or deactivate reduced program duration. sdeactivate Remark:The energy consumption is higher.
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TestsNL Knob Choice More information sactivate Wash with more water and activate or Extra water deactivate an extra rinse cycle. sdeactivate Recommended for particularly sensitive skin or in areas with very soft water. sactivate Activate or deactivate soaking. The To soften laundry stays in the water longer sdeactivate before the main wash cycle.
NLPrograms 9 Programs Remark:The care labels on the laundry give you additional information on program selection. Max. Program Description bela- thing (kg) 10.0 Cotton Wash hard-wearing cotton, linen and blended fabrics. Also suitable as a shortened program for normally soiled laundry if you activate varioSpeed. Program setting: smax.
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ProgramsNL Max. Program Description bela- thing (kg) Fast + Mix Wash textiles made of cotton, linen, synthetic materials and blended fabrics. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Program setting: smax. 60 °C smax. 1600 rpm Delicate silk Wash delicate, washable textiles made of silk, viscose and synthetics.
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NLPrograms Max. Program Description bela- thing (kg) Wash hard-wearing cotton, linen and blended Hygiene fabrics. Suitable for allergy sufferers and with high hygiene requirements. Remark:When the set temperature is reached, it remains constant throughout the washing process. Program setting: smax. 60 °C smax.
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ProgramsNL Max. Program Description bela- thing (kg) Halve the amount of detergent to avoid foaming. Do not use fabric softener. Do not use wool, delicate or liquid detergent. Remark:If you have not used a program with a temperature of 60 °C or higher for a long time, the drum cleaning indicator flashes as a reminder.
NLaccessories 10 Accessories Use only original accessories. These are adapted to the device. Remark:Some accessories are available in other colours. Contact the → "Customer Service", page 52 . Usage Order number Cold water or Aquastop WZ10131 Extension water supply water inlet hose feeding hose lengthen (2.50 m).
QR code in connecting", Page 13 the table of contents or at Press . ▶ siemens-home.bsh-group.com . The power-on process takes a few seconds. sTake the information regarding Safe- ness → Page 4 and Avoid material Remark:The drum lighting switches damage →...
NLService Place the dosing aid. 13.4 Filling the drum with laundry Remark:To avoid creasing, observe the maximum load of the programs. → "Programs", Page 26 Requirements sThe laundry is prepared and sorted. → "Laundry", Page 30 sThe drum is empty. Insert the detergent drawer.
ServiceNL Fold the dosing aid downwards and aThe display shows the program click into place. duration function ready in time. a After the program end, it shows display: -0- . 13.9 Loading laundry After the program has started, you can remove or add laundry depending on the program status.
NLChild lock 13.11 Resume program at 14 Child Lock rinse hold Secure your device against unwanted Requirements operation via the controls. sThe rinse hold is activated. → "Buttons", Page 24 sThe last rinse of the 14.1 Activating child lock The set program has ended and the laundry is in the rinse water.
Basic settingsNL 15 Basic Settings You can configure the basic settings of your device according to your needs. 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Description program position Where the Signal 0 (off) The volume of 1 (soft) the signal after 2 (average) the program end Set up.
NLCleaning and maintenance 15.2 Changing basic settings 16.1 Cleaning the drum CAREFULLY Set the program selector to Risk of injury! position 1. Permanent washing at low temperatures and lack of ventilation of the appliance can damage the drum and cause injuries. Regularly run a drum cleaning ▶...
Cleaning and maintenanceNL Pull out the insert from bottom to Clean the opening for the detergent top. drawer. Clean and dry the detergent drawer Slide the detergent drawer into the and insert with water and a brush. appliance. 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump in the event of malfunctions, e.g.
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NLCleaning and maintenance Place a sufficiently large Press the stopper back on. container under the opening. Clamp the drain hose in the holder. Remove the drain hose from the holder. CAUTION - Risk of burns!The Cleaning the drain pump soap gets hot when washing at high Required:The drain pump is empty.
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Cleaning and maintenanceNL As there may still be residual Make sure that both wing wheels water in the pump, carefully can be turned. unscrew the lid. Large impurities can cause the filter element to get stuck in the pump housing. Loosen impurities and remove filter element.
NLCleaning and maintenance Install and close the service door. 16.4 Cleaning the inlet opening in the rubber sleeve Regularly check the inlet opening in the rubber sleeve for blockages and clean the inlet opening. Open the appliance door. Clear the blockages from the inlet opening.
TroubleshootingNL 17 Troubleshooting You can remedy minor faults on the device yourself. Before contacting customer service, please refer to the troubleshooting information. This way you avoid unnecessary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Only trained specialist personnel may carry out repairs on the device. ▶...
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NLTroubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction "E:30 / -80" Remove any unauthorized extensions from the ▶ water drain hose. → "Connecting the device", page 16 Pump cover is not fully screwed in. Make sure that the pump cover is screwed into the ▶...
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Turn the device back on. "E:30 / -10" and/or If the error message appears again, please contact customer service. → "Customer Service", page 52 "E:35 / -10" Water in the bottom tray. Close the tap. ▶...
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NLTroubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction "E:30/-20" Solenoid valve defective. Please contact customer service. ▶ → "Customer Service", page 52 Detergent dosage is too high. Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash ▶ with an equal load. Additional water filled. ▶...
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Door cannot be Wait for the temperature to drop. ▶ → "program cancel", Page 33 opened. ▶ Water level is too high. Select a suitable program for draining. ▶ → "Programs", Page 26 Power cut. Open the door with the emergency release.
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NLTroubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Make sure that the pump cover is screwed into the Washing water is not ▶ pumped out. device as far as it will go. The pump cover handle must be vertical. No water flows into Start/Refill was not pressed.
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Insert in compartment is hidden. In the compartment → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page there is residual water. ▶ The appliance is not leveled properly. Vibration and movement → "Adjusting the device", Page 17 of the appliance ▶...
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NLTroubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Program centrifugal The unbalance detection system has interrupted the spin cycle due to uneven distribution of the laundry. run does not start. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ Remark:If possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum.
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Spin result is Low spin speed is set. not to satisfaction- Set a higher spin speed for the next wash. ▶ ness. The laundry is too wet / too damp. Start the programCentrifuge . ▶ Anti wrinkleis activated.
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NLTroubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Water drain hose is damaged. Water is leaking from Replace the damaged water drain hose. ▶ the water drain hose. Water drain hose is not connected correctly. Connect the water drain hose correctly. ▶ → "Drainage connection types", page 16 Odor has formed in Humidity and detergent residue can encourage the appliance...
Transport, storage and disposalNL Let the suds drain. 17.1 Emergency release → "Cleaning the drain unlock door pump", page 37 Disassemble the hoses. Required:The drain pump is empty. → Page 37 18.2 Installing transport locks 1. ATTENTION!Running water can lead to material damage. ▶...
NLcustomer service 18.4 Disposal of your old chemical equipment (waste electrical and electronic appliance equipment - WEEE). Environmentally friendly disposal The directive sets the allows valuable raw materials to be framework for the take- reused. back valid in the EU and disposal of old appliances.
customer serviceNL son the inside of the bottom picture if you go on holiday for a few weeks, the tap should be turned holding valve. son the back of the device off. honeycomb. In order to quickly find your device data and the service telephone numbers, you can write down the data.
NLConsumption values 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The specified values for other programs asEco 40-60are only guide values and have been determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Pro- Program bela- Water-...
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Technical dataNL up the model. The model Device depth 106.3 cm identification consists of the slash with open character of the E number (E-No.) on door the type plate. Alternatively, you will Weight 73.8kg also find the model identifier in the Maximum load 10.0 kg first line of the EU energy label.
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