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WM14Y540EE
Washing machine
www.siemens-home.com

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions WM14Y540EE Washing machine www.siemens-home.com...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents e n I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Before washing Ø...
  • Page 4: Ø Intended Use

    Intended use B e f o r e wa s h i n g 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.
  • Page 5: Ø Safety Instructions

    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...
  • Page 6 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. ã Caution! Danger of scalding! When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded if you touch the hot wash liquor (e.g.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8: Ø Protection Of The Environment

    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.
  • Page 9: Ø Getting To Know Your Appliance

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  • Page 10: Ø Detergent Drawer

    Detergent drawer Dispenser I Detergent for prewash Softener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum load. Dispenser Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach, stain remover Dispenser A for dosing liquid detergent (not for all models) For models with insert for liquid detergent: ²...
  • Page 11: Ø Operating Elements/Display Elements

    Operating elements/Display elements ² All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently. Ü Press the main switch button. Switch Inicio/Carga (Start/Reload) button on and off the appliance. to start, interrupt and cancel the pro- gramme (e.g. Topping up the washing). Programme selector can be rotated Change appliance settings.
  • Page 12: The Main Points In Brief

    The main points in brief Insert mains plug. Open the washing To switch on, press Select the pro- Turn the tap on. machine door. gramme, e.g. button. Algodón (Cotton). Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load. FODFN Open the detergent Dose detergent according to dosing recommen-...
  • Page 13: Ø Before Each Washing

    Before each washing Op e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e ² – Install and connect washing machine properly. Refer to ~ Page 43 – Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing. ~ Page 53 1.
  • Page 14 2. Preparing the appliance Insert mains plug. Turn on water tap. 3. Selecting programme and loading laundry in the drum Open the washing machine door. Check whether the drum has been completely emptied. If required, empty. Otherwise, the load display may malfunction. ~ Page 31 Press the button.
  • Page 15 Select the programme. You can use the displayed programme or select another programme. Programme overview, refer to ~ Page 22 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.
  • Page 16 = 40 % of the recommendation of the detergent manufacturer = 60 % = 75 % = 100 % – Soiling, – Water hardness (depending on model can be determined using enclosed water hardness strip or is available from your water utility company). –...
  • Page 17 ² – If the buttons are held down, the set values automatically run 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.
  • Page 18: Ø Washing

    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. Æ The combined symbol indicates the following programme states: ¿...
  • Page 19 If the programme selector is adjusted or a button is selected while the childproof lock is active, the symbol flashes briefly. Ø Topping up laundry When the programme has started, washing can be reloaded or taken out as required. Ü Select Inicio/Carga (Start/Reload) ²...
  • Page 20 Ø End of programme by Flot (Rinse Hold). Programme stops in the last rinse cycle. Ü – Select Inicio/Carga (Start/Reload) . The programme continues with the drain and spin cycles (if required change spin speed). – If only the drain cycle, but not the spin cycle, is required, select and start the (Drain) programme.
  • Page 21: Ø After Washing

    After washing Open washing machine door and remove washing. ² – Do not leave any items of washing in the drum. In the next wash they may shrink or discolour something else. – Remove any foreign objects from the drum and the rubber seal –...
  • Page 22: Ø Programme Overview

    Programme overview The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Settings/Information Name of the programme max. load Õ Brief explanation of the programme selectable temperature as °C and for which textiles it is suitable. selectable spin speeds in rpm, the max.
  • Page 23 The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Settings/Information max. 2 kg Lana/Lã (Wool) Hand or machine-washable wool cold – 30 – 40 °C or rich-wool textiles. 0 ... 800 rpm Especially gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage, longer pro- gramme pauses (textiles rest in wash ²...
  • Page 24 The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Settings/Information Prendas oscuras/Roupa escura max. 3.5 kg (Easy-Care Plus) cold – 30 – 40 °C Dark textiles made of cotton and dark 0 ... 800 ... 1200 rpm easy-care textiles.
  • Page 25 The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Settings/Information Microfibras + impreg. max. 1 kg (Outdoor/Textileguard) cold – 30 – 40 °C Washing followed by water proofing 0 ... 800 rpm of weatherproof and outdoor clothing with membrane coating and water- ¦...
  • Page 26: Ø Programme Settings

    Programme settings Depending on the programme, you can use the programme settings to adjust the washing process even more efficiently to your items of washing. Programme settings: ² – are active without acknowledgement. – not retained after appliance is switched off. –...
  • Page 27 Buttons Notes Ø Reduces creasing by special spin sequence fol- Menos ² lowed by fluffing and reduced spin speed. (Less Ironing) Residual moisture of the washing is slightly increased. For heavily soiled washing. Prelav. Pour detergent into dispensers I and II. (Pre-wash) Additional rinse cycles depending on the pro- Extra...
  • Page 28: Ø Consumption Values

    Consumption values Programme Load Energy Water *** Programme consumption *** duration *** Algodón/Algodão 8 kg 0.38 kWh 76 l 2:35 h (Cottons) 30 °C * Algodón/Algodão 8 kg 0.97 kWh 76 l 2:45 h (Cottons) 40 °C * Algodón/Algodão 8 kg 1.31 kWh 76 l 2:45 h...
  • Page 29: Ø Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings The Ajustes base 3s. (Basic settings 3 sec.) buttons + and Terminado en/em (Finished in) +) can be used to change the set values of the appliance settings, e.g. the volume of the button signals. Simultaneously hold down Ajustes base 3s. (Basic settings 3 sec.) buttons for approx.
  • Page 30 Settings Set values Notes »°½¶Ä°¶´ ³´ ¶± Change displayed language. = German = English °Äþ ¾μμ ËÏ ÍÊ The appliance automatically switches off after (min.) Ë ÊÊ the selected time (=0 kWh energy consump- (min.) ¾μμ tion). to switch on, press main switch button (h=hour)
  • Page 31: Sensors - Your Washing Machine Is So Intelligent

    Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent Load adjust Depending on the type of textile and load, the load adjust optimally adjusts the water consumption in each programme. Aqua-Sensor depending on model During the rinse cycle the Aqua sensor checks the degree of turbidity (turbidity is caused by dirt and detergent residue) of the rinsing water.
  • Page 32: Ø Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e ã Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Switch off the appliance.
  • Page 33 Cleaning the detergent drawer If it contains detergent or fabric softener residue: Pull out, depress insert, take out drawer all the way. Take out insert: using your finger, press insert upwards. Clean detergent dispenser and insert with water and a brush and dry.
  • Page 34 Remove sealing cap, allow detergent solution to flow out. Have a suitable container ready. Push up the closing cap and place the drain hose back in its holder. Note: Residual water may run out. Carefully unscrew the pump cover. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (fan impeller in the detergent-solution pump must rotate).
  • Page 35 Filter blocked in water inlet hose First, release water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap! Select any programme (except Centrif. adicional (Spin)/ p (Drain)). Ü Select Inicio/Carga (Start/Reload) . Leave programme for approx. 40 seconds. Press the button.
  • Page 36: Ø Emergency Lock Release, E.g. If Power Failure Occurs

    Emergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs The programme continues running when the power supply is restored. If the washing is still to be removed, the door can be opened as described below: ã Warning! Danger of scalding! Wash liquor and washing may be hot. If touched, there is a risk of scalding.
  • Page 37: Ø Information On The Display Panel

    Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy ²»¾Â´ ³¾¾Á – Washing may be caught. Please open and close washing ma- Ü chine door again and select Inicio/Carga (Start/Reload) – If required, shut washing machine door or remove washing and shut again. –...
  • Page 38: Ø Faults, What To Do

    Faults, what to do? Faults Cause/Remedy Water is running out. – Correctly attach/replace drainage hose. – Tighten screw-fitting on the supply hose. Ü Water not flowing in. – Inicio/Carga (Start/Reload) not selected? Detergent not – Tap not open? washed in. –...
  • Page 39 Faults Cause/Remedy Display panel/indi- – Power failure? cator lights do not – Fuse tripped? Switch on/replace fuse. – If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer service. ~ Page 40 function while the appliance is running. The programme – Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system adjusts takes longer than imbalance by repeatedly distributing the washing.
  • Page 40: Customer Service

    Customer service If you cannot rectify the fault yourself, Faults, what to do? ~ Page 38, please contact our customer service. We will always finds a suitable solution to avoid unnecessary visits by technicians. Please give customer service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance.
  • Page 41: Ø Standard Accessories

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  • Page 43: Ø Installation

    Installation ² Humidity in the drum is caused by the final inspection. Secure installation ã Warning! Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g.
  • Page 44 ã Warning! Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g. washing machine door), the components may break off and cause injuries. Do not lift the washing machine by its projecting parts.
  • Page 45 Installing the appliance on a base or on a wooden joist ceiling ã Warning! Washing machine may be damaged!! The washing machine may wander during the spin cycle and topple/fall off the base. Always secure the washing machine feet with fixing brackets.
  • Page 46: Ø Remove Transportation Protection Devices

    Remove transportation protection devices ã Caution! Washing machine may be damaged! Transit bolts which have not been removed may damage e.g. the drum while the washing machine is running. Before using the appliance for the first time, remove the 4 transportation protection devices completely and keep in a safe place.
  • Page 47 Loosen and remove all 4 transportation lock screws. Take the power cord out of the holders. Remove sleeves. Prepare/separate cover. Insert covers. ² Lock covers firmly by pressing on the locking hook. Insert hose holder. Secure hoses in the hose holders.
  • Page 48: Ø Connecting The Water

    Connecting the water ã Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Do not immerse Aqua-Stop safety device in water (contains an electric valve). ² – To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the instructions in this chapter! –...
  • Page 49 on the appliance: for Standard and Aqua-Secure models Carefully turn on the tap and check that the connection points are not leaking. ² Screw connection is under water pipe pressure. Water drainage hose ² – Do not kink or protract the the water supply hose. –...
  • Page 50 Installing the drainage hose: Drainage into a siphon ã Warning! Water damage possible! If the drainage hose slips off the siphon connection due to high water pressure when draining the washing machine, leaking water may cause damage. Connection point must be secured with hose clip, Ø...
  • Page 51: Ø Alignment

    Alignment Loosen lock nut in a clockwise direction with a wrench. Check alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level and, if required, correct. Adjust the height by rotating the foot. ² All four feet must be firmly on the floor. The washing machine must not wobble! Tighten the lock nut against the housing.
  • Page 52: Ø Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical safety 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. –...
  • Page 53: Ø Before The 1St Washing

    Before the 1st washing The washing machine was inspected thoroughly before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine. ² The washing machine must have been installed and connected properly.
  • Page 54: Transportation, E.g. If Moving House

    Transportation, e.g. if moving house Preparatory work Turn off the tap. Release the water pressure in the supply hose. Maintenance – Filter in the water inlet hose Drain any residual detergent solution. Maintenance – Drain pump blocked ~ Page 33 Isolate the washing machine from the power supply.
  • Page 55: Index

    Index Ajustes base 3s. (Basic settings Alignment, 51 3 sec.), 11 Aqua-Sensor, 31 Ü Button (Start/Reload) , 11 Ø °C Menos (Temperature), 11, 16, 26 (Less Ironing), 11, 17, 26 (Spin), 11, 16, 26 Prelav. ¦ ecoPerfect , 11, 17, 26 (Pre-wash), 11, 17, 27 speedPerfect , 11, 17, 26...
  • Page 56 Hints and tips, 8 Hose and cable lengths, 42 Information on the display Installation, 43 panel, 37 Installing transportation Inserting protection devices, 54 the laundry, 14, 15, 16 Intended use, 4 Load adjust, 31 Load sensor/Load display, 31 Maintenance, 32 Ironing), 11, 17 Ø...
  • Page 60 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute. 01450 2655 Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list. Siemens-Electrogeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Str. 34, 81739 München Germany 9000792911 (9207)

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