Siemens WK14D540GB, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...g instructions and all the other information supplied and handle the appliance accordingly Keep all documents in a safe place for later use or to pass on to subsequent owners For further information and a selection of our products please see our website www siemens home com en Washer dryer ...

Page 2: ...shing for the first time 7 Preparing and sorting the laundry 8 Detergents and Care Products 10 Programmes 12 Washing and drying options 14 Washing and drying 16 Cleaning and care 18 What to do if 20 After sales service 24 Installation instructions Installation instructions 25 Appendix Table of programmes 30 Consumption rates 31 Index 32 ...

Page 3: ... hairspray nail varnish remover or similar substances Risk of fire or explosion contains dust residues e g coal dust or flour Risk of explosion contains foam rubber Before using for the first time Set up the washer dryer according to the installation instructions page 25 Remove the transport safety bolts and keep them in a safe place Do not operate the washer dryer if it has any visible damage If ...

Page 4: ...0 C programme page 12 This gives comparable results but uses less energy Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer s instructions and in line with the local water hardness If the laundry is subsequently dried in a tumble drier select the spin speed according to the tumble drier manufacturer s instructions WEEE This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002 96 EC on...

Page 5: ...densation principle The condensate that is produced during drying runs via the drain hose and into the drainage reservoir Caution the water supply hose and water drain hose must be correctly connected during washing and drying page 28 The tap must be open A safety device prevents the door from being opened during operation Before opening Make sure that there is no water in the drum and that the dr...

Page 6: ... lock Fluff removal cycle recommended load Indicator lamp Display panel Washing and drying options page 14 Temp individual adjustment of the washing temperature Spin rpm speed individual adjustment of the spin speed Option Option button sets washing options Select Set activation deactivation of the selected washing options Delay Start Remaining time delays programme start Dry sets the drying optio...

Page 7: ...ave been removed page 26 Do not load any laundry Close the door Turn on the tap Pull out the detergent drawer Add a measuring cup of detergent to compartment II page 10 Do not use detergents for wool or delicates these cause foam to be created Close the detergent drawer Turn the programme selector to the 60 C programme Press the Start Pause button At the end of the programme turn the programme sel...

Page 8: ...aring laundry for washing Loose foreign bodies e g coins paper clips needles nails may damage the laundry and components of the washer dryer e g the drum Empty the pockets of all items Brush any sand out of pockets and collars Pretreat any stains Close zips do up cover buttons Remove curtain fittings or place curtains in a laundry bag Wash the following in a laundry bag pillowcase Delicates e g ti...

Page 9: ...een treated with cleaning agents containing solvents e g stain remover or must be carefully rinsed out before they are loaded into the washer dryer otherwise there is the risk of an explosion Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the drum Load a mixture of small and large items Observe the maximum load Programme table page 30 Take care not to trap items of laundry between the door and the rub...

Page 10: ...l the insert in compartment II forwards as far as the stop and push it down Insert the detergent drawer Descaler can be added to compartments I and II according to the manufacturer s instructions Add detergent first followed by the descaler Detergents and care products Risk of poisoning Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children Risk of chemical burns Take care when opening the...

Page 11: ...rgent to compartment II Only use liquid detergent for the main wash cycle with no prewash To do this Pour the recommended amount of detergent into a measure for liquid detergent and place it in the drum or After folding down the liquid detergent insert pour the detergent into compartment II of the detergent drawer The scale on the liquid detergent insert helps to measure the correct dosage of liqu...

Page 12: ...rogramme for delicate washable fabrics e g silk satin synthetics or blended fabrics e g curtains Gentle spinning between the rinse cycles and reduced final spin speed u Wool Wool becomes matted when subjected to heat moisture and movement The woollens programme takes these qualities into account and finds a compromise between standing still and movement Suitable for hand or machine washable fabric...

Page 13: ...ymbol remains lit until the programme has been successfully completed To run the Fluff Clean proceed as follows Make sure that the drum is completely empty and close the door Set the programme selector to Fluff Clean Press the Start Pause button At the end of the programme the symbol goes out on the display panel The Fluff Clean programme can also be run at any time without prompting by the applia...

Page 14: ...options scroll through Options symbols on the display panel Pre wash Prewash at 35 C Suitable for heavily soiled laundry È Intensive Washing time lengthened at 60 C Suitable for delicate soiled laundry Cannot be combined with A Flexi Time Q Easy iron Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing Gentle final spin at reduced speed Slightly increased residual moisture in the laundry Reduces creasin...

Page 15: ...mme The 0 Remaining time appears on the display panel The M symbol Programme start lights up The programme progress is shown on the display panel Pre wash N Main wash Rinse B Final spin Drying To change the programme Select a new programme Press the Start Pause button The new programme starts Press and hold the Start Pause button while the programme is in progress until appears on the display pane...

Page 16: ...ess the Dry button to set the drying options page 14 If you do not make a selection the e Cupboard dry option is set Load the laundry page 9 Observe the maximum load Programme table page 30 Press the Start Pause button B Remaining time is shown on the display panel and the ˆ and M Programme start symbols light up The drying programme starts Washing and drying Successive washing and drying Set the ...

Page 17: ...is drained and the washer dryer spins the laundry The programme is completed when appears in the display field The maximum spin speed depends on the selected wash programme If you do not wish to spin the laundry Press the Spin rpm button remaining time for draining is displayed The water is drained but the washer dryer does not spin the laundry The programme is complete when appears on the display...

Page 18: ... the washer dryer Observe the manufacturer s instructions regarding use and dosage After descaling and removing rust from the drum run the Rinse Spin programme several times to remove any remaining acid If any remaining metal objects e g coins paper clips needles nails have caused rust spots Use chlorine free cleaning agents observe the manufacturer s instructions Never use steel wool Detergent dr...

Page 19: ... off the tap Choose any programme except Rinse Spin Empty Spin Press the Start Pause button Allow the programme to run for approximately 40 seconds Set the programme selector to Off Unplug the mains plug from the socket Unscrew the water supply hose from the tap Clean the filter with a small brush Reconnect the hose Turn on the tap Check whether water comes out of the end of the hose If water is e...

Page 20: ... was selected has been cleared Make a new delayed start time selection or start a programme immediately Press the Start Pause button The door is not properly closed Close the door Plug not inserted properly into socket Insert plug correctly The maximum spin speed cannot be set The maximum spin speed depends on the programme selected Change programme as required The water is not drained Drain hose ...

Page 21: ...ter leaks from the bottom of the appliance Supply hose screw connection is leaking Tighten the screw connection Drain hose is leaking Have the drain hose replaced by the after sales service Foam escapes from detergent drawer Too much detergent has been used Only use detergent which is correct for textiles and suitable for use in automatic washing machines Make sure that you use the correct dosage ...

Page 22: ...m or minimum load not taken into account page 30 Once the programme has ended adjust the load quantity select a suitable drying programme and restart The fabric softener is not completely flushed in or too much water remains in the compartment i The fabric softener compartment insert is not correctly attached or is blocked If necessary clean the fabric softener compartment insert and fit it correc...

Page 23: ... and open the door at the same time Before opening the door make sure that there is no water or hot detergent solution in the washer dryer Under no circumstances open the door with the emergency release while the drum is still turning If you cannot correct a fault yourself switching on off or a repair is required Turn the programme selector to Off and unplug the mains plug from the socket Turn off...

Page 24: ...give the after sales service the product number E Nr and production number FD of the appliance Enter the numbers of your appliance here You can find this information on the rating plate in the frame of the door Please help us to avoid unnecessary call outs by quoting the product and production numbers This will also save you the associated additional costs You can rely on the competence of the man...

Page 25: ...event children from locking themselves in and putting their lives in danger Remove the transport braces and cross connectors and store in a safe place In addition to the instructions provided in this document special regulations from the relevant water and electric utility companies may apply If in doubt have a technician connect the appliance Included with the appliance On the back of the washer ...

Page 26: ...ffix the transport safety bolts to prevent damage to the machine Positioning and levelling Appliance stability is essential to ensure that the washer dryer does not creep during spin cycles The installation area must be firm clean and level Parquet floors and soft floor coverings e g carpets or foam backed floor coverings are unsuitable Positioning Slide sheets make it easier to slide the washing ...

Page 27: ...adjust if necessary The washing machine must not rest against the side panels of the installation recess The lock nuts of the front appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing Hose and cable lengths Left hand connection or Right hand connection Dimensions Width x depth x height 595 mm x 584 mm x 820 mm Weight 85 kg Dimensions in mm min 500 max 900 approx 1400 approx 1400 approx 1350...

Page 28: ...es of water flow out per minute when the tap is turned on If the water pressure is higher a pressure reducing valve must be fitted Connect the cold water supply hose blue union nut to the cold water tap with pipe 3 4 26 4 mm thread For hot water supply connect the hose with the red union nut to the hot water tap The hot water temperature must not exceed 60 C Only tighten plastic screw connections ...

Page 29: ...e Make sure that the mains plug fits the socket the cable cross section is adequate the earthing system is properly installed the appliance is not standing on the mains cable the mains plug is accessible at all times Changes to the mains cable may only be carried out by a qualified electrician Do not use multiple plugs adapters or extension cables Do not plug in or unplug the mains plug with wet h...

Page 30: ... A G Easy Care cold 40 60 3 kg Easy care fabrics made of cotton linen synthetic fibres or blended fabrics G G A G G A G Mixed Fabrics cold 40 Fabrics made of cotton or easy care fabrics G G G G G A G Delicates Silk cold 30 40 2 kg For delicate washable fabrics e g made of silk satin synthetic fibres or blended fabrics e g curtains A G A G A A A u Wool cold 30 40 Hand or machine washable fabrics ma...

Page 31: ...For testing the test programmes wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed As a short programme for coloureds select the Mixed Fabrics 40 C programme with the maximum spin speed The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure water hardness and supply temperature ambient temperature type amount and soiling of the laundry detergent used fluctuations in the pow...

Page 32: ...nt drawer Cleaning 18 Description 10 Dimensions 27 Display Fault message 20 Door 5 17 Drain 13 Drain pump Cleaning 19 Draining the water 19 Draining water 17 Drum Cleaning 18 Drying 15 16 Button 6 Display 6 Options 15 Synthetics 8 Woollens 8 Drying programmes 13 E Easy iron Display 6 Electrical connection 29 Emergency release 23 End of the programme 17 Energy 31 Environment Energy consumption 8 Pr...

Page 33: ...5 Pausing 15 Progress 15 Programme selector 6 12 Programme start Display 6 R Remaining time Button 6 Remedial action 20 Rinse Display 6 Rinse Hold 17 Rinse hold 14 Rubber 3 S Safety information 3 18 20 25 Set 6 14 Signal LED indicators 6 Solvents 3 Special programmes 13 Spin 13 Spin speed 14 Button 6 LED indicators 6 Start Pause 6 T Temperature Button 6 LED indicators 6 Time controlled drying Dryi...

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Page 36: ...r products accessories spare parts and service can be found at www siemens home com or via our after sales service centres Siemens Electrogeräte GmbH Carl Wery Str 34 81739 Munich Germany wk14d540gb 12 2010 19291001800 9000493020 ...