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- Page 1 Washing machine WM14U288ZA 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...
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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 ........ 22 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9 Programmes ...... 23 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 10 Accessories...... 27 1.5 Safe use ........ - Page 3 14 Childproof lock...... 31 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ........ 31 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ........ 31 15 Basic settings...... 32 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 32 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 33 16 Cleaning and servicing ... 33 16.1 Cleaning the drum....
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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 WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect 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. ▶...
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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.
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Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance
Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re- placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser- vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk. -
Page 10: Preventing Material Damage
en Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or 2 Preventing material too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. damage Ensure that the water pressure in ▶ the water supply system is at least ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max. -
Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy
Environmental protection and saving energy en Set the maximum spin speed if you 3 Environmental protec- want to dry the laundry in the tumble tion and saving energy dryer afterwards. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- 3.1 Disposing of packaging ing which, in turn, reduces energy consumption. -
Page 12: Installation And Connection
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 27 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance. -
Page 13: Removing The Transit Bolts
Installation and connection en Pull the hoses out of the holders. Installation loca- Requirements tion Base Secure the appli- ance with fixing brackets. Wooden joist Place the appli- floor ance on a water- resistant wooden board (minimum Unscrew and remove all the thickness of screws for the 4 transit bolts with a 30 mm) which is... -
Page 14: Connecting The Appliance
en Installation and connection Remove the 4 sleeves. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose Connect the water inlet hose. Put on the 4 cover caps. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Open the water tap carefully and check that the connection points are tight. -
Page 15: Aligning The Appliance
Installation and connection en Note: Observe the draining heights. To align the appliance, turn the ap- The maximum draining height is pliance feet. Check that the appli- 100 cm. ance is level using a spirit level. Siphon Secure the con- nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. - Page 16 en Installation and connection The connection details of the appli- ance can be found under Tech- nical data → Page 49. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
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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. 5.2 Detergent drawer Maintenance flap for the drain pump → Page 34 Note: Observe the manufacturer's in-... -
Page 18: Control Panel
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 28 Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. -
Page 19: Before Using For The First Time
first time en Pour washing powder into com- first time 6 Before using for the partment 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 en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Expected programme duration or pro- tion/programme gramme time remaining in hours and time remaining minutes. Programme end → "Buttons", Page 22 time Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec-...
- Page 21 Display en Display Designation More information End of pro- Programme status gramme Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 31 Crease-reduction The crease-reduction function is activated.
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Page 22: Buttons
en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information Start / Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause varioSpeed ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration. -
Page 23: Programmes
Programmes en 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate ... - Page 24 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Delicates/Silk Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- 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. Programme setting: ¡...
- Page 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Shirts Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made from cot- ton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Tip: In order to avoid creasing in your laundry, you can activate Easy iron. The laundry is only given a short spin and can be removed while still drip- ping wet.
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Page 26: Laundry
en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Drum clean Clean and care for the drum. – Use this programme in the following cases: ¡ Before using the appliance for the first time ¡... -
Page 27: Preparing The Laundry
Accessories en 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 48. Order number Elbow Secure the water outlet 00655300 hose in place. Liquid detergent insert Measure liquid deter- 00605740 gent. -
Page 28: Basic Operation
en operation ¡ Do not use products that have ex- 13.4 Loading laundry pired or are highly congealed Note: To prevent creasing, note the ¡ do not use products containing maximum load for the programmes. solvents, caustic agents or volatile → "Programmes", Page 23 substances ¡... -
Page 29: For Liquid Detergent
operation en Insert the measuring aid. Fold the measuring aid down and click it into place. Insert the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. 13.6 Use the measuring aid 13.7 Adding detergent and for liquid detergent care product To add liquid detergent, you can use a measuring aid in the detergent Notes drawer. -
Page 30: Changing The Activated Programme End Time
en operation The appliance door remains 13.9 Changing the activated locked for safety reasons if the programme end time temperature and water levels are high. You can repeatedly change the set – If the temperature is high, start and activated programme end time the Rinse ... -
Page 31: Childproof Lock
Childproof lock en Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- move any foreign objects. Leave the appliance door and de- tergent drawer open so that resid- ual water can evaporate. 14 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. -
Page 32: Basic Settings
en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme. -
Page 33: Changing The Basic Set- Tings
Cleaning and servicing en 15.2 Changing the basic set- 16 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Set the programme selector to po- To keep your appliance working effi- sition 1. ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 16.1 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Risk of injury! -
Page 34: Cleaning The Drain Pump
en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the insert upwards. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and Push in the detergent drawer. then dry them. 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump regularly, at least once a year, as well as in the event of faults, e.g. - Page 35 Cleaning and servicing en Slide a sufficiently large container CAUTION - Risk of scalding! under the opening. When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
- Page 36 en Cleaning and servicing Insert the pump cap. Cleaning the drain pump Ensure that the parts of the Requirement: The drain pump is ‒ pump cap are correctly as- empty. → Page 34 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
- Page 37 Cleaning and servicing en Insert the mains plug. Before the next wash Switch on the appliance. To prevent unused detergent from Pour 1 litre of water into compart- flowing straight into the outlet in the ment II. next wash, run a suitable programme for draining after you have emptied Select a suitable programme for the drain pump.
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
en Troubleshooting 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 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
- Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. lights up. 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 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Childproof lock is activated. not start. Deactivate childproof lock. ▶ → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 31 Ready in is activated. Check whether Ready in is activated. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 22 Laundry is caught in the door.
- Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Detergent dosage is too high. ing. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
- Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- Note: When loading, where possible, place large and tion changes during small items of laundry together in the drum. Different the wash cycle. sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if foam build-up is too high.
- Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced reached. spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
- Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The load is too large. The next time you run a wash cycle, reduce the ▶ amount of laundry being loaded. Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶...
- Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the damp washing. that deposit on the laundry. Start the Rinse 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.
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Page 47: Emergency Release
Transportation, storage and disposal en 17.1 Emergency release 18.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 34 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage. -
Page 48: Disposing Of Old Appliance
en Customer Service 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance Detailed information on the warranty Valuable raw materials can be re- period and terms of warranty in your used by recycling. country is available from our after- sales service, your retailer or on our WARNING website. -
Page 49: Consumption Values
Consumption values en 20 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings. - Page 52 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY siemens-home.bsh-group.com Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG *9001778973* 9001778973 (021219)