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Siemens WU14UTA8 User Manual And Installation Instructions

Siemens WU14UTA8 User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WU14UTA8 User manual and installation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome The future moving in. Siemens Home Appliances...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 7 Display ........   20 1.1 General information.... 4 8 Buttons ........   23 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 9 Programmes .......    24 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 10 Accessories......
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   32 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 32 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 32 15 Basic settings......   33 16 Cleaning and servicing ....    33 16.1 Cleaning the drum.... 33 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 33 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump.. 34 17 Troubleshooting.......
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Page 6 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Make sure that the valve housing ▶ 2 Preventing material for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its sur- damage roundings and is not subjected to any external forces. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Ensure that the inner diameter of terial damage and damage to the ap- ▶...
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Do not use cleaning products with detergent based on the laundry's de- ▶ a high alcohol content. gree of soiling. Do not use hard scouring pads or ▶ a For light to normal soiling, a smal- cleaning sponges.
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection erate properly, or this may result in 3.3 Energy saving mode material damage or damage to the If you do not use the appliance for an appliance. extended period, it automatically Do not operate the appliance with ▶ switches to energy-saving mode.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Kitchen unit Only install the the appliance. appliance under- Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ neath a continu- ance anywhere that is liable to ex- ous worktop that perience frost or outdoors.
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection Pull the hoses out of the holders. Remove the 4 sleeves. Unscrew and remove Put on the 4 cover caps. screws for the 4 transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the 4 cover caps. Remove the power cable from the holder.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en 4.5 Connecting the appliance Siphon Secure the con- nection point with Connecting the water inlet hose a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. WARNING Risk of electric shock! The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous. Sink Fix and secure Do not immerse the electrical ▶...
  • Page 16: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    en Installation and connection To align the appliance, turn the ap- The connection details of the appli- pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance can be found under Tech- ance is level using a spirit level. nical data → Page 50. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. Maintenance flap for the drain Transit bolts → Page 13 pump → Page 34 Water inlet hose → Page 15...
  • Page 18: Detergent Drawer

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 30 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    first time en Pour standard washing powder first time 6 Before using for the into compartment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining 10h  "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 23 8,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load...
  • Page 21 Display en display Designation More information Start/Pause Start, cancel or pause ¡ Lights up: The programme is running and can be cancelled or paused. ¡ Flashes: The programme can be star- ted or continued. Wash Programme status Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status - -  - - Rinse Hold...
  • Page 22 en Display display Designation More information ⁠ Voltage control Flashes: The programme has been system paused because of impermissible voltage drops. The voltage is permissible again and the programme will continue. Note: The programme duration is exten- ded. Door ¡ Lights up: The door is locked and can- not be opened.
  • Page 23: Buttons

    Buttons en 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 24. Button Selection More information Start/Nachlegen ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- (Start/Pause + Re- gramme.
  • Page 24: Programmes

    en Programmes 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Baumwolle Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen (Cottons) or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate vario Speed .
  • Page 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Fein/Seide Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- (Delicate/Silk) cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag.
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: Once the set temperature has been reached, it remains constant throughout the entire washing process. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Hemden/Busi- Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made from cot- ness ton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics.
  • Page 27: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: The drum cleaning indicator will flash to re- mind you if you have not used a programme at 60 °C or higher for a long time. Super 15'/30' Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- ded fabrics.
  • Page 28: Preparing The Laundry

    – Brush sand out of all collars and scanning the QR code in the table of pockets contents or on www.siemens- – Close bed covers and cushion home.bsh-group.com . covers – Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, 11.1 Preparing the laundry...
  • Page 29: Detergents And Care

    Notes Turn the programme selector to a ¡ More detailed instructions for use ▶ programme. can be found on www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com or by scan- ning the QR code on the title page 13.2 Setting a programme of this user manual. ¡ Observe the information on safety Turn the programme selector and set the required programme.
  • Page 30: Loading Laundry

    en operation Insert the measuring aid. 13.4 Loading laundry Note: To prevent creasing, take note of the maximum load for the → "Programmes", Page 24. Requirement: The laundry is pre- pared. → "Laundry", Page 28 Open the door. Make sure that the drum is empty. Place the laundry in the drum. Close the door.
  • Page 31: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    operation en Fold the measuring aid down and a After the programme has ended, click it into place. the display shows: End. 13.9 Changing the activated "Ready in" time If you have set and activated a "Ready in" time for a delayed pro- gramme start, you can change the "Ready in"...
  • Page 32: Cancelling The Pro- Gramme

    en Childproof lock appears, it is not pos- Note: If 13.15 Switching off the appli- sible to add laundry. ance When goes out, it is possible to Turn the programme selector to add laundry. Aus  . Open the appliance door. Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- Add or remove laundry.
  • Page 33: Basic Settings

    Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com . 16 Cleaning and servi- cing To keep your appliance working effi- Pull out the insert upwards.
  • Page 34: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing Clean the detergent drawer and in- 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump sert with water and a brush, and Clean the drain pump in the event of then dry them. faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Turn off the water tap.
  • Page 35 Cleaning and servicing en Take the drain hose out of the Insert the drain hose into the holder. holder. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! Cleaning the drain pump When you wash at high temperat- Requirement: The drain pump is ures, the detergent solution gets empty.
  • Page 36 en Cleaning and servicing Clean the interior, the thread on Screw the pump cap as far as it the pump cap and the pump hous- will go. ing. 90° The handle on the pump cap must The pump cap is comprised of two be in a vertical position.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 15 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Voltage under-usage Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- symbol (double point). gramme. No remedial action possible. flashes. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. lights up. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped.
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does You have not pressed Start/Nachlegen. not start. Press Start/Nachlegen. ▶ Door is not closed. Close the door. Press Start/Nachlegen to start the programme. Childproof lock is activated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 ▶ Fertig in is activated.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Continue the programme by selecting Schleudern ▶ ing. or Abpumpen and pressing Start/Nachlegen. → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 32 The water outlet hose is connected too high. Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of ▶...
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- The programme operation is optimised electronically. tion changes during This may change the programme duration. the wash cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not A low spin speed is selected. reached. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a higher ▶ spin speed. Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The spin speed is too high. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a lower ▶ spin speed. The load is too large. The next time you run a wash cycle, reduce the ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the damp washing. that deposit on the laundry. Start the Spülen programme. ▶ Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the dry laundry. that deposit on the laundry. Brush out the laundry after washing and drying.
  • Page 46: Emergency Release

    Note: You can find further information → "Before using for the first time", in the digital instruction manual by Page 19. scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com . Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose.
  • Page 47: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    Customer Service en 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Valuable raw materials can be re- unable to rectify faults on the appli- used by recycling. ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- WARNING tomer Service.
  • Page 48: Aqua-Stop Guarantee

    en Customer Service Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly. 19.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee In addition to warranty claims against the seller under the purchase agree- ment and in addition to our manufac- turer's warranty, we offer compensa- tion under the following conditions.
  • Page 49: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Programme Load Pro-...
  • Page 50: Technical Data

    en  Technical data number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al- 21  Technical data ternatively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label. Appliance height 84,5 cm Appliance width 59,8 cm Appliance depth 63,2 cm Weight 68,1 kg Maximum load 8,0 kg...
  • Page 52 Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG *9001707945* 9001707945 (020117)

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