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- Page 1 Washing machine WM14VG44 User manual and installation 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 10 Accessories...... 31 1.1 General information.... 4 11 Laundry........ 31 1.2 Intended use....... 4 11.1 Preparing the laundry ..... 31 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 12 Detergents and care 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 products ........ - Page 3 16 Cleaning and servicing .... 36 16.1 Cleaning the drum.... 36 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 36 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump.. 37 16.4 Cleaning the intake open- ing in the rubber gasket .. 40 17 Troubleshooting....... 41 17.1 Emergency release .... 49 18 Transportation, storage and disposal ........
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Page 4: Safety
en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡... -
Page 5: Safe Installation
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing. - Page 6 en Safety ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶...
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Page 7: Safe Use
Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts. ▶ Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance. ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. - Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
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Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance
Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. -
Page 10: Preventing Material Damage
en Preventing material damage Make sure that the valve housing ▶ 2 Preventing material for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its sur- damage roundings and is not subjected to any external forces. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Ensure that the inner diameter of terial damage and damage to the ap- ▶... -
Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy
Environmental protection and saving energy en Do not use cleaning products with detergent based on the laundry's de- ▶ a high alcohol content. gree of soiling. Do not use hard scouring pads or ▶ a For light to normal soiling, a smal- cleaning sponges. -
Page 12: Energy Saving Mode
en Installation and connection 3.3 Energy saving mode 4.2 Contents of package If you do not use the appliance for an After unpacking all parts, check for extended period, it automatically any damage in transit and complete- switches to energy-saving mode. ness of the delivery. Energy-saving mode ends when you ATTENTION! use the appliance again. - Page 13 Installation and connection en Installation loca- Requirements WARNING tion Risk of injury! When using the appliance on a base, Kitchen unit Only install the the appliance may tip over. appliance under- Always secure the feet of the appli- neath a continu- ▶...
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Page 14: Connecting The Appliance
en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove Put on the 4 cover caps. screws for the 4 transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the 4 cover caps. Remove the power cable from the holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose Remove the 4 sleeves. -
Page 15: Aligning The Appliance
Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). rubber sleeve or the water outlet gully hose with an el- bow. 4.6 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibra- tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- Open the water tap carefully and... -
Page 16: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply
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. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply with the local legal provisions and safety regulations, and should in-... -
Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 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. Maintenance flap for the drain Water inlet hose → Page 14 pump → Page 37 Door... -
Page 18: Control Panel
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash and soaking 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. Programmes → Page 26 Programme selector → Page 32... -
Page 19: Operating Logic
first time en 5.4 Operating logic In addition to the actual functions of the buttons on the display, you can also use these buttons to select pro- gramme settings in the main menu and settings in the sub-menus. Main menu To select programme settings, press the buttons above or below the sym- bols. - Page 20 en first time Pour washing powder into com- partment II. To prevent foaming, use only half of the amount of detergent recom- mended by the detergent manufac- turer for light soiling. Do not use detergent suitable for woollens or delicates. Push in the detergent drawer. Press Start/Nachlegen to start the programme.
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Page 21: Display
Display en 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation More information 0:40 h Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 24 9,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load... - Page 22 en Display Display Designation More information Saving the pro- Save a programme → Page 33. gramme Set other programmes → Page 32. Other pro- grammes Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 35 Crease-reduction...
- Page 23 Display en Display Designation More information Tomato The stain type is activated. Energy consump- Energy consumption for the selected pro- tion gramme. : Low energy consumption ¡ : High energy consumption ¡ Water consump- Water consumption for the selected pro- tion gramme.
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Page 24: Buttons
en Buttons 8 Buttons With the Optionen button, you can open the sub-menu for additional pro- gramme settings. The additional programme settings are listed in the overview for the buttons. The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information... - Page 25 Buttons en Button Selection More information Optionen (Op- Multiple selection Activate additional programme set- tions) tings. → "Adjusting additional programme settings", Page 33 The additional programme settings can be found in this overview. Vorwäsche (Pre- ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. wash) for washing heavily soiled laundry.
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Page 26: Programmes
en Programmes 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Baumwolle Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen (Cotton) or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate varioSpeed Programme setting: ¡... - Page 27 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Fein/Seide Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- (Delicate/Silk) cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag.
- Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) The selectable programme settings depend on the selected programme. Hygiene Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Suitable for allergy sufferers and for strict hygiene requirements. Note: Once the set temperature has been reached, it remains constant throughout the entire washing process.
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Page 29: Laundry
Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Duvet Wash pillows or quilts stuffed with synthetic fibres or down fillings. Wash large items separately. Use a detergent that is suitable for down or delic- ates. Use sparingly. Do not use fabric softener. Note: To prevent excessive foaming, remove air from laundry items by rolling them up before you wash them. - Page 30 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate varioSpeed . The maximum load is reduced to 2.0 kg. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm activated varioSpeed Washing not possible...
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Page 31: Preparing The Laundry
– Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of hooks and eyes – Tie cloth belts, apron strings, contents or on siemens-home.bsh- etc. together or use a laundry group.com . bag. 11.1 Preparing the laundry –... -
Page 32: Detergents And Care
¡ You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by 13.2 Setting a programme scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on siemens- Turn the programme selector and home.bsh-group.com . set the required programme. ¡ Observe the information on safety → "Programmes", Page 26... -
Page 33: Adjusting The Programme Settings
operation en Requirements 13.3 Adjusting the pro- ¡ The laundry is prepared and sor- gramme settings ted. → "Laundry", Page 31 Requirement: A programme has ¡ The drum is empty. been set. → "Setting a programme", Page 32 Open the door. Adjust the programme settings. Place the laundry in the drum. ▶... -
Page 34: Use The Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent
en operation Pull out the detergent drawer. 13.7 Use the measuring aid Pour in detergent. for liquid detergent → "Detergent drawer", Page 17 To add liquid detergent, you can use If required, add the care product. a measuring aid in the detergent Push in the detergent drawer. drawer. -
Page 35: Resuming The Programme When The Programme Status Is Rinse Hold
Childproof lock en – If the temperature is high, start Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- the Rinse/Freshen Up pro- move any foreign objects. gramme. – If the water level is high, start the Spin programme or select a suitable programme for draining. → "Programmes", Page 26 Remove the laundry. -
Page 36: Basic Settings
Note: You can find further information needs. in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of 15.1 Overview of the basic contents or on siemens-home.bsh- settings group.com . Basic setting Description 16.1 Cleaning the drum... -
Page 37: Cleaning The Drain Pump
Cleaning and servicing en Press down on the insert and re- Fit the insert and click it into place. move the detergent drawer. Clean the opening for the deter- Pull out the insert upwards. gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- Push in the detergent drawer. - Page 38 en Cleaning and servicing Open and remove the service flap. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
- Page 39 Cleaning and servicing en Ensure that both impellers can Cleaning the drain pump turn. Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 37 Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully. The filter insert in the pump ‒ housing may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt.
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Page 40: Cleaning The Intake Opening In The Rubber Gasket
en Cleaning and servicing Insert and close the service flap. 16.4 Cleaning the intake opening in the rubber gasket Regularly check the intake opening in the rubber gasket for any block- ages and clean the intake opening. Open the appliance door. Remove any blockages from the intake opening. -
Page 41: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting en 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- 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 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 14 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
- Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in. working. Connect the appliance to the power supply. ▶ The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped. Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶...
- Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶ ing. not kinked or trapped. Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 37 ▶ is activated. Rinse Hold Continue the programme by selecting Spin or ▶...
- Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times. imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
- Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
- Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during Secure the appliance feet. ▶ the spin cycle. → "Aligning the appliance", Page 15 Transit bolts have not been removed. → "Removing the transit bolts", Page 13. ▶ Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 37 ▶...
- Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the Spin programme.
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Page 49: Emergency Release
Page 12 and in the digital instruction manual by → "Starting an empty washing scanning the QR code in the table of cycle", Page 19. contents or on siemens-home.bsh- group.com . Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose. Switch off the appliance. -
Page 50: Disposing Of Old Appliance
en Customer Service 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Valuable raw materials can be re- according to the corresponding Eco- used by recycling. design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at WARNING least 10 years from the date on Risk of harm to health! -
Page 51: Aqua-Stop Guarantee
Customer Service en 19.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee In addition to warranty claims against the seller under the purchase agree- ment and in addition to our manufac- turer's warranty, we offer compensa- tion under the following conditions. ¡ If our Aqua-Stop system is defect- ive and causes water damage, we will make good the damage for private users. - Page 52 en Consumption values 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign 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. Programme Load Pro-...
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Page 53: Technical Data
Technical data en ternatively, you can also find the Appliance depth 108.5 cm model identifier in the first line of the with door open EU energy label. Weight 68,7 kg Maximum load 9,0 kg Mains voltage 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz Minimum in- stallation protec- tion Nominal power 2300 W Power consump- ¡... - Page 56 Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG *9001764884* 9001764884 (020613)