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Cleaning and servicing

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4.

Open and remove the service flap.

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5.

Slide a sufficiently large container
under the opening.

6.

Take the drain hose out of the
holder.

7.

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.

8.

Firmly press on the sealing cap.

9.

Insert the drain hose into the
holder.

Summary of Contents for IQ500 WM14UQ92GB

Page 1: ...e WM14UQ92GB en 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 ...

Page 2: ...the appliance to the electricity supply 16 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 17 5 1 Appliance 17 5 2 Detergent drawer 18 5 3 Control panel 18 5 4 Operating logic 18 6 Before using for the first time 19 6 1 Starting an empty washing cycle 19 7 Display 20 8 Buttons 22 9 Programmes 24 10 Accessories 28 11 Laundry 28 11 1 Preparing the laundry 28 12 Detergents and care products 29 13 Basic ...

Page 3: ...ergent drawer 33 16 3 Cleaning the drain pump 33 17 Troubleshooting 36 17 1 Emergency release 44 18 Transportation storage and disposal 44 18 1 Removing the appliance 44 18 2 Inserting the transit bolts 44 18 3 Using the appliance again 44 18 4 Disposing of old appliance 45 19 Customer Service 45 19 1 Product number E Nr and production number FD 45 20 Consumption values 47 21 Technical specificati...

Page 4: ...ucts suitable for washing machines In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en vironment Up to an altitude of max 4000 m above sea level 1 3 Restriction on user group 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 inst...

Page 5: ...e e g a timer or remote control When the appliance is installed the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible If free access is not possible an all pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent elec trical installation according to the installation regulations When installing the appliance check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged If the insulation of the power c...

Page 6: ...i ances may tip over WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate Keep packaging material away from children Do not let children play with packaging material 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 ...

Page 7: ... use the appliance in enclosed spaces 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 Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening Wi...

Page 8: ...to the appliance 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 in juries Wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside CAUTION Risk of scalding When you wash at high temperatures the detergent ...

Page 9: ...gerous Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance If the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must be re placed by the manufacturer the manufacturer s Customer Ser vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock Do not use steam o...

Page 10: ...such as adapters exten sions valves or similar Ensure that the inner diameter of the water tap is at least 17 mm Make sure that the length of the 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 able to operate properly Ensure that the water pressure in the water supply system is at least 100 kPa 1 bar and max 1000 kP...

Page 11: ...mount of detergent is suffi cient Observe the dosage recom mendation from the detergent manufacturer Reduce the washing temperature for lightly and normally soiled laundry a At lower temperatures the appli ance consumes less energy For light to normal soiling lower tem peratures than indicated on the care label are also sufficient Set the maximum spin speed if you want to dry the laundry in the tu...

Page 12: ...ge or damage to the appliance Do not operate the appliance with incomplete or defective accessor ies Replace the accessories in ques tion before operating the appli ance Accessories Page 28 Note The appliance has been tested at the factory to check it is in working order As a result water stains may remain in the appliance These marks will disappear after the first wash cycle The delivery consists...

Page 13: ...th 60 cm Against a wall Do not trap the hoses between the wall and the appliance ATTENTION Residual water may freeze Freezing residual water may damage the appli ance and frozen hoses may burst Do not install the appliance out doors or in areas where there is a risk of frost 4 4 Removing the transit bolts The appliance is secured for trans portation using transit bolts on the rear of the appliance...

Page 14: ...4 sleeves 5 Put on the 4 cover caps 6 Press down on the 4 cover caps 4 5 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose 1 Connect the water inlet hose 2 Connect the water inlet hose to a tap 26 4 mm 3 4 3 Open the water tap carefully and check that the connection points are tight ...

Page 15: ... cm Siphon Secure the con nection point with a 24 40 mm hose clamp Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el bow Page 28 Plastic pipe with rubber sleeve or gully Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el bow Page 28 4 6 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibra tion and to prevent the appliance from moving align the appliance cor rectly 1 Loosen the lock nuts using...

Page 16: ...ing so hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height 4 7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply 1 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance s power cable in a socket nearby The connection details of the appli ance can be found under Tech nical data Page 47 2 Check the mains plug is inserted properly ...

Page 17: ...appliance 5 1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here 1 2 4 6 3 5 7 7 On certain models specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured 1 Maintenance flap for the drain pump Page 33 2 Door 3 Detergent drawer Page 18 4 Control panel Page 18 5 Water outlet hose Page 15 6 Power cord Page 16 7 Transit bolts Page 13 ...

Page 18: ...bric softener Liquid starch Waterproofing agent 4 Compartment I Detergent for prewash Hygiene detergent 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 3 2 1 1 Programmes 2 Programme selector Page 29 3 Buttons Page 22 and dis play Page 20 5 4 Operating logic ATTENTION Pressing on the display with forc...

Page 19: ...e switch on process takes a few seconds 2 Set the Drum Clean programme 3 Close the door 4 Pull out the detergent drawer 5 Pour standard washing powder into compartment 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 6 Push in the detergent drawer 7 Press Start Pause ...

Page 20: ...ected programme dura tion or programme time remaining 10 1 Ready in time Buttons Page 22 9 0 kg 1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selec ted programme in kg Prewash Programme status Active oxygen treatment Programme status Wash Programme status Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status End End of pro gramme Programme status 1 2 3 Additional rinse Additional rinse cycles are ac...

Page 21: ...oltage control system Flashes The automatic voltage control system detects impermissible voltage drops This will pause the programme Note The programme will continue when the voltage is permissible again Voltage control system Flashes The programme has been paused because of impermissible voltage drops The voltage is permissible again and the programme will continue Note The programme duration is ...

Page 22: ... are all adjusted to suit the type of stain Ready in Up to 24 hours Set the programme end The programme duration is already in cluded in the set number of hours Once the programme has started the programme duration is displayed Note Use the buttons to set the set ting values 90 90 C Adjust the temperature in C 1400 1400 rpm Adjust the spin speed or deactivate the spin cycle If is selected the wate...

Page 23: ... with more water Recommended for particularly sensit ive skin and for treating laundry more gently Easy Iron Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate the reduced creasing programme In order to reduce creasing in the laundry the spin cycle and the spin speed are adapted The laundry is damp enough after washing that it needs to be hung out on a washing line Memory Saving Setting Press the button f...

Page 24: ... The washing performance corresponds to the best possible washing performance class according to the legal requirements For this programme the washing temperature is automatically adjusted depending on the load size in order to achieve the best possible energy effi ciency with the best possible washing result You cannot change the washing temperature Programme setting Note The temperature cannot b...

Page 25: ...cates or silk Note Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag Programme setting Max 40 C Max 800 rpm 2 0 Wool Hand or machine washable items that are made from wool or contain wool To prevent the laundry from shrinking the drum moves the items very gently with long pauses Use a detergent that is suitable for wool Programme setting Max 40 C Max 800 rpm...

Page 26: ... outdoor fabrics Do not use fabric softener Programme setting Max 40 C Max 800 rpm 2 0 Drum Clean Cleaning and caring for the drum Use this programme in the following cases Before using the appliance for the first time If you regularly wash at temperatures of 40 C or lower After a prolonged period of non use Use washing powder or a detergent that contains bleach Halve the amount of detergent to av...

Page 27: ...resh For all washable items and for items that are suit able for professional cleaning only Programme for freshening up dry laundry or remov ing odours e g cigarette or kitchen odours Dry the drum with a cloth before loading the laun dry Tip The programme does not remove stains or sweat odours In this programme you can select the intensity of the active oxygen treatment Buttons Page 22 1 0 1 Speed...

Page 28: ...urs you can also simply freshen up fabrics using act ive oxygen 11 1 Preparing the laundry ATTENTION Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum Remove all items from any pock ets in your laundry before using the appliance To protect your appliance and the laundry prepare the laundry be forehand Empty any pockets Brush sand out of all collars and pockets Close bed covers a...

Page 29: ...ng agents in the appliance Basic operation 13 Basic operation Basic operation Note You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www siemens home bsh group com 13 1 Switching on the appli ance Requirement The appliance has been correctly installed and connec ted Installation and connection Page 12 Press The switch on proce...

Page 30: ... Place the laundry in the drum 3 Close the door Ensure that there is no laundry trapped in the door 13 6 Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent If you order the measuring aid as an accessory you must use the measur ing aid 1 Pull out the detergent drawer 2 Press down on the insert and re move the detergent drawer 3 Insert the measuring aid 4 Insert the detergent drawer 13 7 Use the measuring a...

Page 31: ...r the pro gramme duration or the Ready in time a If you start a programme with act ive oxygen the drum lights up after the programme starts and the mist that is created can be seen 13 10 Adding laundry Note If you a start a programme with active oxygen you cannot add any laundry after the programme has started 1 Press The appliance pauses Note If appears it is not pos sible to add laundry When goe...

Page 32: ...ure the appliance to meet your needs Note You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www siemens home bsh group com Cleaning and servicing 16 Cleaning and servi cing Cleaning and servicing To keep your appliance working effi ciently for a long time it is important to clean and maintain it carefully Note You can find fur...

Page 33: ... and in sert with water and a brush and then dry them 5 Fit the insert and click it into place 6 Clean the opening for the deter gent drawer 7 Push in the detergent drawer 16 3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump in the event of faults e g blockages or rattling noises Emptying the drain pump 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Switch off the appliance 3 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from t...

Page 34: ...ke the drain hose out of the holder 7 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 8 Firmly press on the sealing cap 9 Insert the drain hose into the holder ...

Page 35: ...ce water may remain in the drain pump unscrew the pump cap carefully 2 Clean the interior the thread on the pump cap and the pump hous ing 3 Insert the pump cap 4 Screw the pump cap as far as it will go 90 The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position 5 Insert and close the service flap 2 1 ...

Page 36: ...is active Press any button a The symbol lights up again E 36 10 Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are not kinked or trapped Drain pump is blocked Cleaning the drain pump Page 33 The water outlet hose is connected too high Install the water outle...

Page 37: ... un authorised voltage under usage No remedial action possible Note If the power supply is stable the programme continues to run as normal Voltage under usage may cause extension of a pro gramme No remedial action possible 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 outdoo...

Page 38: ...it is operating The appliance is not working The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in Connect the appliance to the power supply The circuit breaker is faulty Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box There has been a power cut Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other appliances are working The programme does not start You have not pressed Press Door is not closed 1 Close the d...

Page 39: ...in pump is blocked Cleaning the drain pump Page 33 is activated Continue the programme by selecting Spin or Drain and pressing The water outlet hose is connected too high Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of 1 metre 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 f...

Page 40: ...n 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 Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if foam build up is too high Not a fault no action required No water is visible in the drum...

Page 41: ...em is using a reduced spin speed to eliminate an unbalance Redistribute the laundry in the drum Note Where possible mix large and small items in the drum Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle Start the Spin programme The spin programme does not start Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose Drain pipe or...

Page 42: ...cle set a lower spin speed The load is too large The next time you run a wash cycle reduce the amount of laundry being loaded The wrong programme is selected for the type of fab ric Select the programmes that are suitable for the type of fabric Detergent or fabric softener drips off the seal and collects on the door or in the seal fold Too much detergent fabric softener in the detergent drawer Whe...

Page 43: ...n programme Detergent residue on the damp washing Detergents may contain water insoluble substances that deposit on the laundry Start the Rinse programme Detergent residue on the dry laundry Detergents may contain water insoluble substances that deposit on the laundry Brush out the laundry after washing and drying Water is leaking out at the water inlet hose Water inlet hose is not correctly secur...

Page 44: ...dispose of old appliances 18 1 Removing the appliance Note More detailed instructions for use can be found on www siemens home bsh group com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user manual 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Empty the water inlet hose 3 Switch off the appliance 4 Unplug the appliance s mains plug 5 Drain the water Cleaning the drain pump Page 33 6 Detach the hoses 18 2 Ins...

Page 45: ...ustomer Service 19 Customer Service Customer Service If you have any queries on use are unable to rectify faults on the appli ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired contact Cus tomer Service Function relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Eco design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your applia...

Page 46: ...en Customer Service 46 Make a note of your appliance s de tails and the Customer Service tele phone number to find them again quickly ...

Page 47: ... 9 0 3 28 1 350 90 0 45 1400 52 00 Cot tons 60 C 9 0 3 28 1 450 90 0 55 1400 52 00 Easy Care 40 C 4 0 2 28 0 780 61 0 44 1200 27 00 Mixed Fab rics 40 C 4 0 0 59 0 620 44 0 41 1400 53 00 Wool 30 C 2 0 0 40 0 200 40 0 22 800 25 00 1 Due to the influence of water pressure hardness and inlet temperature am bient temperature type amount and soiling of laundry detergent used fluc tuations in the power s...

Page 48: ...sources from energy efficiency class F These light sources are available as a spare part and must only be replaced by trained specialist staff You can find more information about your model online at https eprel ec europa eu 1 This web ad dress is linked to the official EU EPREL product database Please then follow the instructions on searching for models The model identifier is made up of the char...

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Page 52: ...hen GERMANY www siemens home bsh group com 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 ...

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