Siemens WD14H490AU Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions page 33

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Faults
Spin result not satisfac-
tory.
Laundry wet/too damp.
Spin cycle activated sev-
eral times.
Residual water in the dis-
penser for care product.
Compartment M is not
rinsed out completely.
Odour formation in the
washer dryer.
Status display 9 flashes.
Foam may come out of
the detergent drawer.
Excessive noise, vibra-
tions and "wandering"
during the spin cycle.
Display panel/indicator
lights do not function
while the appliance is run-
ning.
The programme duration
changes during the wash
cycle.
Detergent residue on the
washing.
Spin noise during the dry-
ing phase.
Different coloured fluff
from the previous drying
cycle is deposited on the
laundry during the subse-
quent wash cycle.
Water inlet noise during
the drying phase, the tap
symbol flashes during the
drying phase.
Cause/Remedy
Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system has stopped the spin
cycle, washing unevenly distributed. Distribute small and large items of
washing in the drum.
Too low speed selected?
Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance.
Not a fault – effect of the care product not impaired.
If required, remove the insert. Clean the detergent drawer and re-insert it.
Remove the insert. Clean the detergent drawer and reinsert it.
Run the Fluff/Drum Clean programme without laundry.
Use standard detergent.
Too much detergent used?
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour into
dispenser II. (Not for outdoor, sports and down-filled textiles!)
Reduce detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
Use commercially available low foam detergent and care products which
are suitable for washer dryers.
Appliance aligned? Align the appliance. ~ Page 42
Appliance feet fixed? Secure appliance feet. ~ Page 42
Transportation protection devices removed? Removing the transportation
protection devices ~ Page 39
Power failure?
Fuse tripped? Switch on/replace fuse.
If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer service. ~ Page 35
Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance.
Not a fault – foam detection function active. Additional rinse cycle.
Occasionally phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue.
Select Rinse or brush items when the laundry is dry.
This is an innovative process known as thermal spinning used to reduce
energy consumption during the drying phase.
Run the Fluff/Drum Clean (cold) programme without laundry to remove fluff
which has collected in the washer drum during the drying phase.
The washer dryer runs a self-cleaning cycle to remove fluff which was depos-
ited by the laundry during the drying phase. This requires a little water. There-
fore, the tap must be turned on even during the drying phase.
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