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Washing machine WI14W541ES User manual and assembly 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...
Table of contents Safety .......... 4 Laundry.......... 38 General information...... 4 Preparing the laundry ..... 38 Intended use........ 4 Sorting laundry ....... 38 Restriction on user group.... 5 Degrees of soiling ...... 38 Safe installation ........ 5 Care symbols on the care labels ... 39 Safe use ........... 7 Detergents and care products..
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Cleaning the drum...... 47 Cleaning the detergent drawer .. 47 Descaling........ 48 Cleaning the drain pump.... 49 Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon........ 51 Cleaning the water inlet filter.. 52 Troubleshooting...... 53 Error code / Fault display / Sig- nal........... 53 Malfunctions ........ 55 Noise .......... 58 Problem with results....... 59 Leakage.......... 60 Odours.......... 60...
en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. General information You can find general information about this instruction manual here. ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡...
Safety en Restriction on user group Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons. This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
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en Safety ¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli- ance parts or heat sources. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of injury! ¡ The appliance may vibrate or move when in use. ▶ Place the appliance on a clean, even, solid surface. ▶ Align the appliance using the appliance feet and a spirit level. ¡ If hoses and power cords have been laid incorrectly, this causes a tripping hazard.
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en Safety ▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity. ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.
Safety en ¡ The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the open door. ▶ Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door. ▶ Do not place any objects on the appliance door. ¡ Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries.
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en Safety ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
Preventing material damage en Make sure that the valve hous- ▶ Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- ing for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its surroundings and is not subjec- ted to any external forces. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage Ensure that the inner diameter terial damage and damage to the ap-...
en Environmental protection and saving energy Do not use cleaning products "Add " → Page 40 detergent based ▶ with a high alcohol content. on the laundry's degree of soiling. Do not use hard scouring pads ▶ For light to normal soiling, a smal- or cleaning sponges.
Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Energy saving mode Objects remaining in the drum that If you do not use the appliance for an are not designed for operation with extended period, it automatically the appliance may cause material switches to energy-saving mode. All damage and damage to the appli- displays go out and inicio/pausa ance.
en Installation and connection Contents of package After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery. Requirements for the installa- Washing machine tion location Accompanying documents The appliance may "wander" when it Elbow for fixing the water outlet hose spins.
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Installation and connection en Installation location Requirements WARNING Risk of electric shock! On a wooden joist Place the appliance The appliance contains live parts. floor on a water-resistant Touching live parts is dangerous. wooden board which Do not operate the appliance ▶...
en Installation and connection Pull the power cord out of the Removing the transit bolts holder. The appliance is secured for trans- portation using transit bolts on the rear of the appliance. Notes ¡ Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage"...
Installation and connection en Press down on the four cover Measure the built-in niche. caps. Lay the power cord as well as the water inlet and water drain hose. Tools for assembly Slide the appliance in and, at the same time, pull through the power You require the following tools for the cord, water inlet and water drain assembly:...
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en Installation and connection Unscrew the rear appliance feet. Hold the cabinet door at the re- quired height on the appliance and mark the upper edge of the appli- ance on the inside of the door. ‒ Align the appliance using a spirit level.
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Installation and connection en At the previously marked points, use a Forstner 35 mm drill to drill the holes for the hinges. At the previously marked points, use a 2 mm twist drill to drill holes for the screws. Mark for the holes at the left-hand stop Insert the hinges into the holes and screw them in.
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en Installation and connection Insert the hinges into the appliance Aligning the cabinet door . Vertically aligning the cabinet door ▶ Slide in the covering rail screw it in . Horizontally aligning the cabinet door Put the magnetic catches on the ▶...
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Installation and connection en Screw the spacers in as per the di- Installing the base panel mensions. Insert the spacers for the base panel. Measure dimension Z and dimen- sion Y. Note: When inserting the base panel, ensure that, if the base panel is protruding or the cabinet panel is flush-mounted, the time- Light is not visible.
en Installation and connection Connect the appliance to the Connect the water inlet hose to a power supply tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). → "Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply", Page 23. ¾˝ min. 10 mm min. 17 mm Open the water tap carefully and check that the connection points are tight.
Installation and connection en Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF Drainage into a plastic 17 wrench by turning it in a clock- pipe with rubber wise direction. sleeve or into a gully. Fix and secure the wa- ter outlet hose with an elbow.
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en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance. Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid detergent → "Using a measuring aid for liquid Below is an overview of the structure detergent", Page 42 of the detergent drawer. Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡...
Display en Display Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme duration/ Approximate expected programme duration or pro- programme time re- gramme time remaining. maining "Ready in" time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed.
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en Display Display Designation Description Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status – – – Rinse Hold Programme status End of programme Programme status Childproof lock ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is active and the pro- gramme selector has been adjusted.
Buttons en Buttons Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the selected programme. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 30. Button Selection Description...
en Accessories Accessories Accessories Only use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- Accessories ance. Here you can find an overview of your appliance's accessories and how to use them. Order number Water inlet hose extension Extend the water inlet hose for WZ10131 cold water or AquaStop (approx.
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Before using for the first time en Pull out the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. Pour approx. 1 litre of tap water Press inicio/pausa+carga into compartment II. (Start/Pause) to start the pro- gramme. a The display shows the remaining programme duration.
en Laundry – Use a mesh laundry bag for Laundry Laundry small items of laundry such as children's socks You can wash all items that the man- Laundry – Separate items of laundry and ufacturer has marked as machine- shake them out washable on the care label and fab- –...
Detergents and care products en Degree of soiling Soiling Examples Heavy Dirt or stains are clearly visible Tea towels, baby items or work clothing Care symbols on the care labels The symbols indicate the recommended programme and the numbers in the symbols indicate the maximum recommended washing temperature.
en Detergents and care products Detergent Fabrics Programme Temperature Detergent for colours Coloured fabrics made from Cottons From cold up to 60 °C without bleach or optical linen or cotton brighteners Detergent for colours/delic- Coloured fabrics made from Easy Care From cold up to 60 °C ates without optical bright- easy-care fibres or synthetic eners...
Basic operation en Adjusting the programme set- Basic operation Basic operation tings You can find out everything you need Basic operation Depending on the programme and to know about operating your appli- programme progress, you can adjust ance here. or activate/deactivate the settings. Note: Overview of all programme set- Switching on the appliance tings:...
en Basic operation Note: Ensure that there is no laun- Insert the measuring aid. dry trapped in the door. Close the door. Using a measuring aid for li- quid detergent If you order the measuring aid as an accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid.
Basic operation en a The drum rotates and load detec- Fold the measuring aid down and tion takes place. This can take up click it into place. to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum. a The display shows either the pro- gramme duration or the "Ready in"...
en Basic operation Adding laundry Unloading the laundry Note: Please read the information in Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- tions to ensure that you use the appli- tions to ensure that you use the appli- ance safely.
Childproof lock en Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- move any foreign objects. Leave the door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate. Childproof lock Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being Childproof lock operated unintentionally using the controls.
en Basic settings Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings Overview of the basic settings Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance. Basic setting Programme pos- Value Description ition End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the end of...
Cleaning and servicing en Changing the basic settings Remove all detergent Fresh deposits are residue, spray residue easier to remove Set the programme selector to po- or other residues im- without leaving any sition 1. mediately. residue. Keep the appliance This allows the resid- door and detergent ual water to dry, redu- drawer open after...
en Cleaning and servicing Press down on the insert and re- Fit the insert and lock it into place. move the detergent drawer. Cleaning the opening for the deter- Press out the insert upwards from gent drawer. below. Push in the detergent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and Descaling...
Cleaning and servicing en Take the drain hose out of the Cleaning the drain pump holder. Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- ing material damage"...
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en Cleaning and servicing Insert the drain hose into the Clean the interior, the thread on holder. the pump cap and the pump hous- ing. Cleaning the drain pump Make sure that the impeller in the drain pump can be rotated. Note: Please read the information in the "Safety"...
Cleaning and servicing en Note: When inserting the base Loosen the hose clamp and care- panel, ensure that, if the base fully remove the water outlet hose. panel is protruding or the cabinet panel is flush-mounted, the time- Light is not visible. Install the base panel.
en Cleaning and servicing Clean the filter with a small brush. Cleaning the water inlet filter Clean the filter in the water inlet in the event of blockages or if the water pressure is too low. Emptying the water inlet hose In order to clean the filter, first empty the water inlet hose.
Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting 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 ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Unapproved extension in- Remove any unapproved exten- ▶ stalled on the water drain sions from the water hose. Connect- hose. ing the appliance → "Cleaning the drain pump", "E:36 / -25 / -26" Drain pump is blocked. ▶...
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. Press inicio/pausa+carga start the programme. All other error codes. Malfunction Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 63 Malfunctions Fault Cause troubleshooting The appliance is not work- The mains plug of the power Connect the appliance to the power ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting → "Cancelling the programme", The door cannot be opened. ▶ Page 44 Water level is too high. Start the programme. ▶ Power failure. Open the door using the emergency ▶ release. → "Emergency release", Page 61 The water is not draining. Drain pipe or water outlet Clean the drain pipe and the water ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Water is not flowing in. De- The water inlet hose is Ensure that the water inlet hose is ▶ tergent is not being dis- kinked or jammed. not kinked or jammed. pensed. The spin cycle runs several The unbalanced load detec- Not a fault –...
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too Immediate measure: Mix one table- ▶ high. spoon of fabric softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mixture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Loud noises during the spin Appliance is not correctly Aligning the appliance ▶ cycle. aligned. The appliance feet are not Secure the appliance feet. Aligning ▶ fixed. the appliance Transit bolts have not been Removing the transit bolts ▶...
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting The spin result is not satis- Note: Where possible, mix large and factory. The laundry is too small items in the drum. Different sized wet/too damp. items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Start the programme. ▶...
Transportation, storage and disposal en Unplug the appliance's mains plug. Emergency release Drain the remaining detergent To remove the laundry in the event of solution. a power failure, for example, you can → "Cleaning the drain pump", manually release the door. Page 49 Detach the hoses.
en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert all screws into the four Pour approx. 1 litre of water into transit bolts and tighten slightly. compartment II in the detergent drawer. Start the programme. a The unused detergent cannot flow straight into the outlet during the next wash.
Customer Service en Detailed information on the warranty Customer Service Customer Service period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after- If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service sales service, your retailer or on our unable to rectify faults on the appli- website.
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en Customer Service ¡ A claim can only be made under the guarantee if the appliance has been correctly installed and con- nected with Aqua-Stop according to our instructions; this also in- cludes correctly fitting the Aqua- Stop extension (genuine access- ory).
Consumption values en Consumption values Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Consumption values 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.
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en Technical specifications Minimum installa- 10 A tion protection Rated power 2300 W Power consumption ¡ Off mode: 0,12 W ¡ Left-on mode: 0,50 W Water pressure ¡ Minimum: 100 kPa (1 bar) ¡ Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bar) Length of the water in- 220 cm let hose Length of the water 220 cm outlet hose Length of the power...
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