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Siemens WM14SO8DN User Manual And Assembly Instructions

Siemens WM14SO8DN User Manual And Assembly Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WM14SO8DN 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 Sorting laundry ....... 35 General information...... 4 Degrees of soiling ...... 35 Intended use........ 4 Care symbols on the care labels ... 35 Restriction on user group.... 5 Detergents and care products..   36 Safe installation ........ 5 Detergent recommendation ... 36 Safe use ........... 7 Detergent dosage ...... 37 Safe cleaning and maintenance.. 9...
  • Page 3 Descaling........ 46 Cleaning the drain pump.... 46 Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon........ 49 Clean the water inlet filters..... 49 Troubleshooting......   52 Error code / Fault display / Sig- nal........... 52 Malfunctions ........ 54 Noise .......... 58 Problem with results....... 59 Leakage.......... 61 Odours.......... 61 Emergency release ...... 62 Transportation, storage and disposal .........
  • Page 4: Safety

    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. ¡...
  • Page 5: Restriction On User Group

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Make sure that the length of the ▶ Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. ¡ If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage able to operate properly.
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    en Environmental protection and saving energy Remove all detergent residue, "Add " → Page 37 detergent based ▶ spray residue or other residues on the laundry's degree of soiling. immediately if they come into For light to normal soiling, a smal- contact with the appliance. ler amount of detergent is suffi- cient.
  • Page 13: Energy Saving Mode

    Installation and connection en ATTENTION! The appliance comes with an Aqua- Objects remaining in the drum that Sensor. are not designed for operation with During the rinse cycle, the Aqua- the appliance may cause material Sensor checks the degree of tur- damage and damage to the appli- bidity of the rinsing water, and ad- ance.
  • Page 14: Contents Of Package

    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 Water inlet hose spins.
  • Page 15: Removing The Transit Bolts

    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 ▶...
  • Page 16 en Installation and connection Pull the hoses out of the holders. Remove the four sleeves. Unscrew and remove all four Put on the four cover caps. screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the four cover caps.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en When connecting to a 21 mm = ½" Connecting the appliance tap, first fit the adapter with a seal- Connect your appliance to the power ing washer. supply, water inlet and water outlet. Connecting the water inlet hose Note: Please read the information in the "Safety"...
  • Page 18: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection 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"...
  • Page 19 Installation and connection en 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.
  • Page 20: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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.
  • Page 21: Detergent Drawer

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent drawer Manual dosing compartment Below is an overview of the structure : Dispenser for fabric softener of the detergent drawer. : Dispenser for detergent Controls The controls are used to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
  • Page 22: Display

    en Display 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 8 kg Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selected pro- gramme in kg.
  • Page 23 Display en Display Designation Description – –  – – 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. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 41 Prewash Prewash is activated.
  • Page 24 en Display Display Designation Description ⁠ Voltage control system Flashes: The programme has been paused because of impermissible voltage drops. The voltage is permiss- ible again and the programme will continue. → "Error code / Fault display / Signal", Page 52 Note: The programme duration is extended. Door ¡...
  • Page 25: Buttons

    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 27. Button Selection Description...
  • Page 26 en Buttons Button Selection Description Prewash  ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ Deactivate Note: If the intelligent dosing system is activated, the detergent will be dispensed automatically for the prewash and the main wash. If the intelligent dosing system is deactivated, place the detergent for the prewash directly in the drum.
  • Page 27 Programmes en i-Dos   |    i-Dos   |    Prewash  Spin  – –  – – (Rinse Hold) varioSpeed  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 28: Programmes

    en Programmes i-Dos   |    i-Dos   |    Prewash  Spin  – –  – – (Rinse Hold) varioSpeed  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 29 Programmes en i-Dos   |    i-Dos   |    Prewash  Spin  – –  – – (Rinse Hold) varioSpeed  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 30 en Programmes i-Dos   |    i-Dos   |    Prewash  Spin  – –  – – (Rinse Hold) varioSpeed  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 31 Programmes en i-Dos   |    i-Dos   |    Prewash  Spin  – –  – – (Rinse Hold) varioSpeed  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 32 en Programmes i-Dos   |    i-Dos   |    Prewash  Spin  – –  – – (Rinse Hold) varioSpeed  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 33: Accessories

    Accessories en 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.
  • Page 34: Laundry

    en Laundry Pour approx. 1 litre of water into Press Start/Reload  to start the the manual dosing compartment. programme. a The display shows the remaining programme duration. a After the programme has ended, the display shows: End. Start the first wash cycle or set the programme selector to Off ...
  • Page 35: Sorting Laundry

    Laundry en – Separate items of laundry and To improve washing results and ▶ shake them out prevent discolouration, sort the – Wash large and small items of laundry according to the following laundry together criteria before washing. – Dab fresh stains with soapy wa- –...
  • Page 36: Detergents And Care Products

    en Detergents and care products Tip: You can find more information The manufacturer's instructions for about care symbols at www.gine- use and dosage can be found on the tex.ch. packaging. Notes ¡ Only use liquid detergents that are Detergents and care products Detergents and care self-flowing ¡...
  • Page 37: Detergent Dosage

    Detergents and care products en Detergent dosage Use the correct detergent dosage to ¡ Water hardness achieve optimal washing results and You can find out how hard your save resources. water is from your local water com- The detergent dosage depends on: pany or measure it yourself using ¡...
  • Page 38: Basic Operation

    en Basic operation 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:...
  • Page 39: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    Basic operation en a The display shows either the pro- Ensure that the drum is empty. gramme duration or the "Ready in" Separate the laundry and place it time. in the drum. a After the programme has ended, Note: Ensure that there is no laun- the display shows: End.
  • Page 40: Cancelling The Programme

    en Basic operation Close the door. Remove the laundry. Press Start/Reload  Cancelling the programme Once the programme has started, you can cancel it at any time. Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- tions to ensure that you use the appli- ance safely.
  • Page 41: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en Filling the dispenser Childproof lock Childproof lock Note Secure your appliance against being Childproof lock In order to use intelligent dosing, fill the operated unintentionally using the dispenser. controls. ¡ Fill the dispenser only with suitable "detergent and care products" Activating the childproof lock → Page 36.
  • Page 42: Basic Dosage

    en Intelligent dosing system Note: To prevent the detergent from drying out or drying up, do not leave the dispenser lid open for a long period of time. Push in the detergent drawer. Adjust the "basic dosage" → Page 42. Basic dosage You can adjust the preset basic dosages for liquid detergent and fab- ric softener.
  • Page 43: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en 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...
  • Page 44: Changing The Basic Settings

    en Cleaning and servicing 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...
  • Page 45 Cleaning and servicing en Press down on the insert and re- Empty the detergent drawer. move the detergent drawer. ATTENTION! The pump unit con- Remove the pump unit. tains electrical components. Do not clean the pump unit in the ▶ dishwasher and do not immerse it in water.
  • Page 46: Descaling

    en Cleaning and servicing Clean the detergent drawer and Clean the inside of the detergent the lid with a soft, damp cloth or drawer housing. hand shower. Push in the detergent drawer. Dry the detergent drawer, lid and pump unit and reinsert them. Descaling If you add detergent correctly, you do not need to descale your appliance.
  • Page 47 Cleaning and servicing en Disconnect the appliance's mains Take the drain hose out of the plug from the power supply. holder. Open the maintenance flap. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! Remove the maintenance flap. When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot.
  • Page 48 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"...
  • Page 49: Cleaning The Water Outlet Hose At The Siphon

    Cleaning and servicing en Clean the water outlet hose and si- Before the next wash phon connecting piece. To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run the Drain programme after you have emptied the drain pump.
  • Page 50 en Cleaning and servicing Connect the water inlet hose and Cleaning the filter on the tap check for leaks. Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- tions to ensure that you use the appli- ance safely.
  • Page 51 Cleaning and servicing en Use pliers to remove the filter. Clean the filter with a small brush. Reinsert the filter. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 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 ▶...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" If you dose manually, reduce the ▶ amount of detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load. Unapproved extension in- Remove any unapproved exten- ▶ stalled on the water drain sions from the water hose. Connect- hose.
  • Page 54: Malfunctions

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting lights up. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has ▶ dropped. → "Cancelling the programme", ▶ Page 40 Water level is too high. Start the Drain programme. ▶ Laundry is caught in the Open the door again. door.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting The programme does not Press Start/Reload  to start start. the programme. The detergent drawer has Push the detergent drawer in as far ▶ not been pushed in as far as as it will go. it can go. The pump for the intelligent Switch off the appliance.
  • Page 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting → "Resuming the programme when The water is not draining. the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 40 The water outlet hose is con- Install the water outlet hose at a ▶ nected too high. maximum height of 1 metre. → "Technical specifications", Page 66 Detergent dosage is too...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting The programme duration The unbalanced load detec- Not a fault – no action required. ▶ changes during the wash tion system eliminates an im- Note: When loading, where possible, cycle. balance by repeatedly redis- place large and small items of laundry tributing the laundry.
  • Page 58: Noise

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting High spin speed not Unbalance load detection Redistribute the laundry in the ▶ reached. system is using a reduced drum. spin speed to eliminate an Note: Where possible, mix large and unbalance. small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
  • Page 59: Problem With Results

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Slurping, rhythmical suction The drain pump is active, the Not a fault – normal operating ▶ noise. detergent solution is noise. pumped out. Problem with results Fault Cause troubleshooting Creasing. The spin speed is too high. The next time you run a wash cycle, ▶...
  • Page 60 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Detergent residue on the Unsuitable detergent added Check whether the detergent used damp washing. to the dispenser of the intelli- is suitable. → "Detergents and care products", gent dosing system. Page 36 Drain the dispenser. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 44 Clean the dispenser.
  • Page 61: Leakage

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Insufficient cleaning. Unsuitable detergent added Check whether the detergent used to the dispenser of the intelli- is suitable. → "Detergents and care products", gent dosing system. Page 36 Drain the dispenser. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 44 Clean the dispenser. Refill the dispenser.
  • Page 62: Emergency Release

    en Transportation, storage and disposal 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 46 Detach the hoses.
  • Page 63: Using The Appliance Again

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert all screws into the four Pour approx. 1 litre of water into transit bolts and tighten slightly. the manual dosing compartment in the detergent drawer. Start the Drain programme. a The unused detergent cannot flow straight into the outlet during the next wash.
  • Page 64: Customer Service

    en Customer Service 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.
  • Page 65: Consumption Values

    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 indic- ative only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
  • Page 66 en Technical specifications Power consumption ¡ Off mode: 0,10 W ¡ Left-on mode: 0,50 W Water pressure ¡ Minimum: 100 kPa (1 bar) ¡ Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bar) Length of the water in- 150 cm let hose Length of the water 150 cm outlet hose Length of the power 210 cm cord Max.
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