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WM14K280GB

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Your new washing machine

You have selected a washing machine
from Siemens.

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
that leaves our factory is inspected
thoroughly to ensure that it functions
properly and is in perfect condition.

Additional information about our
products, accessories, spare parts and
services can be found at: www.siemens­home.com or contact our customer
service centers.

If the instructions for use and assembly
describe various models, reference is
made to the differences at the
appropriate places.

Do not start up the washing machine
until you have read these instructions for
use and the installation instructions!

Explanation of symbols

: Warning!

This combination of symbol and signal
word indicates a possibly dangerous
situation. Not heeding the warning can
cause death or injuries.

Caution!

This signal word indicates a possibly
dangerous situation. Not heeding the
caution can cause property and/or
environmental damage.

Note / Tip

Instructions on how to best use the
appliance as well as other useful
information.

1. 2. 3. / a) b) c)

Action steps are indicated using
numbers or letters.

■ / -

Lists are indicated by a box or a bullet
point.

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Contents

enWashing machineInstruction Manual and Installation Instructions

8 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .5

Electrical safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Risk of injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety for children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

7 Environmental protection . . . . . .7

Packaging/used appliance . . . . . . . . . 7

Tips on economical use . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Y Main points in brief . . . . . . . . . . .8

* Getting to know the appliance . 9

Washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Z Laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

C Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Correct selection of detergent . . . . . 12

Saving energy and detergent . . . . . . 12

/ Overview of programmes . . . . .13

Programmes on the programme

selector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Dyeing/bleaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

0 Programme default settings . . .16

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Spin speed 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5 (Ready in) time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

\ Additional programme settings17

G speedPerfect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

¦ ecoPerfect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

æ Easy Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1 Operating the appliance . . . . . . 17

Preparing the washing machine . . . .17

Select programme/switch on the

appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Change the programme default settings

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Select additional programme settings18

Placing laundry into the drum . . . . . .18

Measure and add detergent and care

products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Adding laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Changing the programme . . . . . . . . .20

Cancel the programme . . . . . . . . . . .20

Programme end during rinse hold. . .20
Removing laundry/switching off the

appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

H Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Automatic load sensing. . . . . . . . . . .21

Unbalanced load detection system . .21

M Setting the signal . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2 Cleaning and maintenance. . . . 23

Machine housing/control panel . . . . .23

Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Detergent drawer and housing . . . . .23

Detergent solution pump blocked . . .23
The drain hose at the siphon is blocked

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Filter in the water supply blocked . . .24

3 Faults and what to do about them.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Information on the display panel . . . .26

Faults and what to do about them. . .26

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4 After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 28

[ Consumption rates . . . . . . . . . . 29

Energy and water consumption,
programme duration and residual
moisture for the main washing

programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Efficiency test programmes for cotton

fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

J Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

5 Positioning and connecting. . . 31

Included with the appliance . . . . . . . 31

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installation on a base or a wooden joist

floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Installing the appliance in a kitchenette

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Removing the transport locks . . . . . 32

Hose and cable lengths. . . . . . . . . . 33

Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Before washing for the first time . . . 36

Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

8 Intended use

Intended use

■ For private domestic use only.

■ The washing machine is suitable for

washing machine-washable fabrics
and hand-washable wool in water
containing detergent.

■ To be operated with cold mains

water and standard detergents and
care products which are suitable for
use in washing machines.

■ When measuring out the amount of

all detergents, additives, care
products and cleaning agents,
always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.

■ The washing machine may be used

by children over the age of 8 years
and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capacity
or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are
supervised or have been instructed
by a responsible person.
Children must not carry out any
cleaning or maintenance work
without supervision.

■ Keep children under the age of 3

years away from the washing
machine.

■ Keep pets away from the washing

machine.

Before operating the appliance: Read
the installation and operating
instructions and all other information
enclosed with the washing machine,
and use the machine accordingly.

Retain the documents for subsequent
use.

Safety instructions en

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( Safety instructions

Safety instructions

Electrical safety

:Warning

Danger of death!

There is a risk of electric shock
if you touch live components.

■ Never touch or hold the

mains plug with wet hands.

■ Only pull out the mains cable

by the plug and never by the
cable, as this could damage
it.

Risk of injury

:Warning

Risk of injury!

■ When the washing machine

is lifted by its protruding
parts (e.g. the washing
machine door), the
components may break off
and cause injuries.
Do not lift the washing
machine by protruding parts.

■ If you climb on the washing

machine, the worktop may
break and cause injuries.
Do not climb onto the
washing machine.

■ If you lean on the washing

machine door when it is
open, the washing machine
may tip over and cause
injuries.
Do not lean on the washing
machine door when it is
open.

■ Reaching into the drum

when it is turning can cause
injuries to hands.
Do not reach into the drum
when it is turning.
Wait until the drum has
stopped turning.

:Warning

Risk of scalding!

When you are washing at high
temperatures, there is a risk of
scalding if you come into
contact with hot water e.g. if hot
water is being drained into a
wash basin.
Do not reach into the hot
detergent solution.

Safety for children

:Warning

Danger of death!

If children play with the washing
machine, they may get into life­threatening situations or injure
themselves.

■ Do not leave children

unattended near the washing
machine.

■ Do not let children play with

the washing machine.

:Warning

Danger of death!

Children may lock themselves
in appliances, putting their lives
at risk.
For appliances that have
reached the end of their service
life:

■ Disconnect the mains plug.

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■ Cut through the mains cable

and remove it, along with
plug.

■ Destroy the lock on the

washing machine door.

:Warning

Risk of suffocation!

Children may become wrapped
in packaging/film or packing
parts if allowed to play with
them, or they may pull them
over their heads and suffocate.
Keep packaging, film and
packaging parts out of the
reach of children.

:Warning

Risk of poisoning!

Detergents and care products
may be poisonous if
consumed.
Keep detergents and care
products out of the reach of
children.

:Warning

Eye/skin irritation!

Detergents and care products
may cause irritation if they
come into contact with the eyes
or skin.
Keep detergents and care
products out of the reach of
children.

:Warning

Risk of injury!

When you wash at high
temperatures, the glass in the
washing machine door gets
hot.
Do not let children touch the
hot washing machine door.

Environmental protection en

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7 Environmental

protection

Environmental protection

Packaging/used appliance

Tips on economical use

■ Always fill the appliance with the

maximum amount of laundry for the
relevant programme.
Overview of programmes

~ Page 13

■ Wash normally soiled laundry

without a prewash.

■ Save energy and detergent when

washing lightly and normally soiled
laundry. ~ Page 12

■ Energy-saving mode: The display

panel lighting goes out after a few
minutes and Start/Reload flashes.
To activate the lighting, press any
button.
Energy-saving mode is not activated
if a programme is running.

■ If the laundry is subsequently dried

in a tumble dryer, select the spin
speed according to the tumble dryer
manufacturer's instructions.

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Dispose of packaging in an
environmentally-responsible
manner.
This appliance is labelled in
accordance with European
Directive 2012/19/EU
concerning used electrical and
electronic appliances (waste
electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the
framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances
as applicable throughout the
EU.

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Y Main points in brief

Main points in brief

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1 @ @ @

Connect the mains
plug.

Turn on the water
tap.

Sort the laundry. Open the door.

2 @ @ @

Select a programme
e.g. Cottons.

Observe the
maximum load on
the display panel.

Load the laundry . Close the washing

machine door.

3 @ @ @

Add detergent. Change the

programme default
settings, if
necessary.

Select additional
settings, if
necessary.

Start the
programme.

4 @ @ @

Programme end Open the washing

machine door and
remove the laundry.

Set the programme
selector to $ .

Turn off the water
tap (for models
without Aqua-Stop).

Getting to know the appliance en

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* Getting to know the appliance

Getting to know the appliance

Washing machine

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( Detergent drawer ~ Page 18 8 Washing machine door with window handle
0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door

9T Close the door
@ Service flap

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Control panel

Display panel

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( Programme selector for selecting a programme and
for switching the machine on and off

@ Start/Reload ! for starting,
interrupting (adding laundry) and
cancelling a programme

0 °C temperature (Temp. °C), 0 spin speed (rpm

0), 0 "Ready in" time for changing the programme

default settings

H Anzeigefeld für Einstellungen und
Informationen

8 á speed Perfect, ¦ eco Perfect, æ
Less ironing: Additional programme settings

Settings for the selected programme

Cold - 90 °C Temperature Cold
– – –...1400 0 Spin speed In rpm (rotations per minute);

– – – = Rinse hold (without final spin)

1:30 Programme duration Depends on the programme selection in h:min

(hours:minutes)

1 - 24 h Ready in Programme ends after ... h (h = hours)

8.0 kg Max. load

Status indicators for the programme progress (programme sequence):

x q 0 End: Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end
v : Open the washing machine door, add laundry
w: Childproof lock

Laundry en

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Z Laundry

Laundry

Prepare the laundry

Caution!
Damage to the appliance/fabrics

Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips,
needles, nails) may damage the laundry
or components in the washing machine.

Therefore, note the following tips when
preparing your laundry:

■ Empty pockets.

■ Look out for metal items (paperclips,

etc.) and remove them.

■ Wash delicates in a laundry bag

(tights, underwired bras, etc.).

■ Close any zips, button up any cover

buttons.

■ Brush sand out of pockets and

collars.

■ Remove curtain fittings or place

curtains in a laundry bag.

Sorting laundry

Sort your laundry according to the care
instructions and manufacturer's
information on the care labels:

■ Type of fabric/fibre

■ Colour

Note: Laundry can discolour or not

be cleaned correctly. Wash white
and coloured laundry separately.
Wash new bright fabrics separately
the first time you wash them.

■ Soiling

Wash laundry with the same level of
soiling together.

You can find examples of levels of
soiling on ~ Page 12
– Light: Do not prewash, select the

G Speed setting if necessary

– Normal
– Heavy: Load less laundry, select

a programme with prewash

– Stains: Remove/pretreat stains

while they are fresh. First, dab the
stain with soapy water/do not
rub. Then wash the items of
laundry with the appropriate
programme. Stubborn/dried-in
stains can sometimes only be
removed with several washes.

■ Symbols on the care labels

The numbers in the symbols indicate
the maximum washing temperature
which may be used.
– M: Suitable for a normal

washing process; e.g. Î
Cottons programme

– U : A gentle washing process is

required; e.g. Ó Easy-Care
programme

– V : An especially gentle washing

process is required; e.g. Y
Delicate/Silk programme

– W : Suitable for washing by

hand; e.g. W Wool programme

– Ž : Do not wash the laundry in

the machine.

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C Detergent

Detergent

Correct selection of detergent

The care label is crucial for selecting
the correct detergent, temperature and
treatment of the laundry. ~ See also
www.sartex.ch

If you visit www.cleanright.eu, you will
find further information on detergents,
care products and cleaning agents for
domestic use.

■ Standard detergent with optical

brighteners

Suitable for boil-washable white
laundry made from linen or cotton
Programme: Cottons/
cold - max. 90 °C

■ Detergent for colours without

bleach or optical brighteners

Suitable for coloured laundry made
from linen or cotton
Programme: Cottons/
cold - max. 60 °C

■ Detergent for colours/delicates

without optical brighteners

Suitable for coloured laundry made
from easy-care fibres, synthetic
fibres
Programme: Easy-Care/
cold - max. 60 °C

■ Detergent for delicates

Suitable for delicate, fine fabrics, silk
or viscose
Programme: Delicate/Silk/
cold - max. 40 °C

■ Detergent for woollens

Suitable for wool
Wool programme/
cold - max. 40 °C

Saving energy and detergent

For light and normal soiling, you can
save energy (lower washing
temperature) and detergent.

Note: When measuring the amount of

all detergents/additives/care products
and cleaning agents, please always
check the manufacturer's instructions
and information. ~ Page 18

Saving Soiling/note

Reduced temper­ature and deter­gent quantity as
per the recom­mended dosage

Light

No visible dirt or stains. Cloth­ing has taken on some body
odour, e.g.:

■ Light summer/sports

clothing (worn for a few
hours)

■ T-shirts, shirts, blouses

(worn for up to one day)

■ Guest bed linen and hand

towels (used for one day)

Normal

Visible dirt or a few light
stains, e.g.:

■ T-shirts, shirts, blouses

(sweat soaked, worn a
few times)

■ Towels, bedding (used for

up to one week)

Temperature as
per the care label
and detergent
quantity as per
the recom­mended dosage
for heavy soiling

Heavy

Dirt and/or stains clearly visi­ble, e.g. tea towels, baby
items, work clothing