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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions WM14Y540GR 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 Caution! 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. ã...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Ø The Main Points In Brief

    The main points in brief Insert mains plug. Open the washing To switch on, press Select the Turn the tap on. machine door. programme, e.g. button. Β κερά (Cottons). Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load. FODFN Open the detergent Dose detergent according to dosing...

  • 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: Operating Elements/Display Elements

    Operating elements/Display elements ² All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently. Ü Έ Press the main switch button. Switch (Start/Reload) on and off the appliance. button to start, interrupt and cancel the programme (e.g. Topping up the Programme selector can be rotated washing).

  • Page 12: Ø Before Each Washing

    Before each washing O p 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 44 – Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing. ~ Page 54 1.
  • Page 13 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 32 Press the button.
  • Page 14 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 15 4. Add detergent and fabric care product Pull out the detergent drawer. Dosing in dispenser ~ Page 10 according to: – Dosage recommendation on the display panel, e.g. for (Cottons): Depending on the amount of washing in the washing machine, a dosing recommendation is indicated on the display panel.
  • Page 16 5. Changing programme settings Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the loading door and rubber seal. Close the washing machine door. FODFN The main menu for the selected programme is indicated again on the display panel. You can use the displayed presettings or adjust the selected programme optimally to the items of washing by changing the presettings or selecting additional settings.
  • Page 17 ¦ – ecoPerfect Energy-optimised washing by reducing the temperature while achieving a consistent washing result. ² The washing temperature is lower than the selected temperature. For special hygiene requirements, it is recommended that a higher temperature be selected or the speedPerfect option be used for a 5 kg load.

  • 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 The activated childproof lock is indicated on the display panel by the symbol 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.
  • Page 20 Ø End of programme by (Rinse Hold). Programme stops in the last rinse cycle. Ü – Select Έ /Π (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 Ά...

  • 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 and selectable temperature as °C 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 (Delicates/Silk) max. 2 kg For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. made cold – 30 – 40 °C of silk, satin, synthetic fibres or blended 0 ... 600 ... 800 rpm ²...
  • Page 24 The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Settings/Information Ά (Drain) the rinsing water, e.g. after Π ρ ερ (Rinse Hold) (without final spin cycle). Σ /Jeans (Easy-Care Plus) max. 3.5 kg Dark textiles made of cotton and dark cold –...
  • Page 25 The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Settings/Information π max. 1 kg Outdoor/ (Outdoor/Textileguard) cold – 30 – 40 °C Washing followed by water proofing 0 ... 800 rpm of weatherproof and outdoor clothing ¦ «...
  • Page 26 Starching ² The washing should not be treated with fabric softener. Liquid starch can be used in all wash programmes. Pour starch into the dispenser according to manufacturer’s specifications (if required clean beforehand). Dyeing/Discolouring Dye in household quantities only. Salt may attack stainless steel! Observe specifications of the dye manufacturer! Do not discolour washing in the washing machine! Soaking...

  • Page 27: 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 28 Buttons Notes Reduces creasing by special spin sequence followed by fluffing and reduced spin speed. ² (Less Ironing) . Residual moisture of the washing is slightly increased. π For heavily soiled washing. Pour detergent into dispensers I and II. (Pre-wash) Επ...

  • Page 29: Ø Consumption Values

    Consumption values Programme Load Energy Water *** Programme consumption *** duration *** ερ (Cottons) 20 °C 9 kg 0,32 kWh 82 l ερ (Cottons) 40 °C * 9 kg 1,15 kWh 82 l ερ (Cottons) 60 °C 9 kg 1,25 kWh 82 l ερ...

  • Page 30: Ø Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings . (Basic settings 3 sec.) buttons (Σ ε + (Finished in +)) can be used to change (Spin +) and the set values of the appliance settings, e.g. the volume of the button signals. Simultaneously hold down . (Basic settings 3 sec.) buttons for approx.
  • Page 31 Settings Set values Notes »°½¶Ä°¶´ ³´ ¶± Change displayed language. = German = English °Äþ ¾μμ ËÏ ÍÊ The appliance automatically switches off after the (min.) Ë ÊÊ selected time (=0 kWh energy consumption). (min.) ¾μμ to switch on, press main switch button (h=hour)

  • Page 32: 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 33: Ø Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Clea n i n g a n d ma 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. Pull out the mains plug! ã...
  • Page 34 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 35 Take the drainage hose out of the holder. Remove the sealing cap, drain water into a suitable receptacle. Press on sealing cap and insert drainage hose into the 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 36 Filter blocked in water inlet hose First, release water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap! Select any programme (except Spin/Drain). Ü Select Έ /Π (Start/Reload). Leave programme for approx. 40 seconds. Press the button. Appliance is switched off. Pull out the mains plug! Clean the filter: Disconnect the hose from the water tap.

  • Page 37: 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 38: Ø Information On The Display Panel

    Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy CLOSE – Washing may be caught. Please open and close washing ma- chine door again and select Έ Ü (Start/Reload). THE DOOR /Π – If required, shut washing machine door or remove washing and shut again.

  • Page 39: 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. – Έ Ü (Start/Reload) not selected? Water not flowing in. /Π Detergent not – Tap not open? – Filter blocked? Clean the filter. ~ Page 36 washed in.
  • Page 40 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 41 function while the appliance is running. The programme – Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbal- takes longer than ance by repeatedly distributing the washing.

  • Page 41: Customer Service

    Customer service If you cannot rectify the fault yourself, Faults, what to do?~ Page 39, 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 42: Ø Standard Accessories

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  • Page 44: 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 45 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 46 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 47: 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 48 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 49: Ø 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 50 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 51 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 52: 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 53: 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 54: 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 55: 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 ~ Page 36 Drain any residual detergent solution. Maintenance – Drain pump blocked Isolate the washing machine from the power supply.

  • Page 56: Index

    Index Alignment, 52 Aqua-Sensor, 32 Basic settings 3 sec., 11, 30 Rinse Hold, 11, 17, 28 Button speedPerfect ¦ , 11, 17, 27 ecoPerfect , 11, 17, 27 Spin, 11, 16, 27 Extra rinse, 11, 17, 28 Start/Reload, 11 Finished in, 11, 16, 27 Temperature, 11, 16, 27 Less Ironing, 11, 17, 28 Buttons Basic settings...
  • Page 57 Information on the display Installation, 44 panel, 38 Installing transportation Inserting protection devices, 55 the laundry, 13, 14, 16 Intended use, 4 Less Ironing, 11, 17, 28 Load sensor/Load display, 32 Load adjust, 32 Maintenance, 33 Old appliance, 7 Packaging, 7 Programme sequence, 18 Pre-wash, 11, 17, 28 Programme...
  • 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 9000849534 (9301)

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