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Washing machine

WM14Y591GB, WM16Y591GB

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Washing machine

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Washing machine

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Your new washing machine

You have chosen a Siemens washing machine.

Please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the

advantages of your washing machine.

To meet the high quality demands required by Siemens, every

washing machine that leaves our factory is carefully checked to

ensure that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.

For more information on our products, accessories, replacement

parts and services, see our website www.siemens-home.com or

contact our after-sales service centres.

If the operating and installation instructions describe different

models, any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points

in the text.

Read these operating and installation instructions before

switching on the washing machine.

Display rules

mWarning!

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly

dangerous situation. Not heeding the warning can cause death

or injuries.

mCaution!

This signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not

heeding the caution can cause property and/or environmental

damage.

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Information about the optimum use of the appliance/any other

useful information.

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

The steps are represented by numbers or letters.

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Lists are represented by a small box or a dash.

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models, any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points

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models, any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points

Read these operating and installation instructions before

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Read these operating and installation instructions before

switching on the washing machine.

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switching on the washing machine.

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly

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This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly

dangerous situation. Not heeding the warning can cause death

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dangerous situation. Not heeding the warning can cause death

Caution!

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Caution!

This signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not

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This signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not

heeding the caution can cause property and/or environmental

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heeding the caution can cause property and/or environmental

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damage.

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damage.

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Contents

enWashing machineInstruction Manual and Installation Instructions

Before washing

ØIntended use 4

ØSafety instructions 5

ØProtection of the environment 7

ØThe main points in brief 8

ØGetting to know your appliance 9

ØDetergent drawer 10

ØOperating elements/Display elements 11

Operating the appliance

ØBefore each washing 12

ØWashing 18

ØAfter washing 21

ØProgramme overview 22

ØProgramme settings 26

ØConsumption values 28

ØAppliance settings 29

ØSensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 30

Cleaning and maintenance

ØCare and maintenance 31

ØEmergency release 35

ØInformation on the display panel 36

ØFaults, what to do? 37

ØCustomer service 39

Installing the appliance

ØStandard accessories 40

ØInstallation 42

ØRemove transportation protection devices 45

ØConnecting the water 47

ØAlignment 50

ØElectrical connection 51

ØBefore the 1st washing 52

ØTransportation, e.g. if moving house 53

Index 54

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Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 30

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Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 30

Cleaning and maintenance

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Cleaning and maintenance

Care and maintenance

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Care and maintenance

Emergency release

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Emergency release

Information on the display panel

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Information on the display panel

Faults, what to do?

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Faults, what to do?

Customer service

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Customer service

Installing the appliance

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Installing the appliance

Standard accessories

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Standard accessories

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Before washing

Intended use

ØFor use in the household only.

ØThe washing machine is suitable for washing machine-

washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor.

ØThe washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold

drinking water and commercially available detergents and

care products which are suitable for use in washing

machines.

ØWhen dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products

and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's

instructions.

ØThe washing machine may be operated by children from 8

years of age, by persons who have limited physical, sensory

or mental abilities and by persons who have inadequate

experience or knowledge, provided they are supervised or

have been instructed by a responsible person.

ØKeep pets away from the washing machine!

Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all

other information enclosed with the washing machine.

Retain documents for subsequent use.

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and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's

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and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's

The washing machine may be operated by children from 8

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The washing machine may be operated by children from 8

years of age, by persons who have limited physical, sensory

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years of age, by persons who have limited physical, sensory

or mental abilities and by persons who have inadequate

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or mental abilities and by persons who have inadequate

experience or knowledge, provided they

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experience or knowledge, provided they

by a responsible person.

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by a responsible person.

Keep pets away from the washing machine!

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Keep pets away from the washing machine!

Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all

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Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all

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other information enclosed with the washing machine.

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other information enclosed with the washing machine.

Retain documents for subsequent use.

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Retain documents for subsequent use.

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Safety instructions

mWarning!

Danger of death from electric shock!

Danger of death if live parts are touched.

– Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord.

– Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only.

mWarning!

Risk to children!

– Do not leave children unsupervised near the washing machine.

– Children must not play with the washing machine.

– This will prevent children from locking themselves in and

suffocating.

On redundant appliances:

– Pull out the mains plug!

– Sever the power cord and discard together with the plug.

– Destroy the lock on the washing-machine door.

– Children must not perform any cleaning or maintenance work

without supervision.

– When playing, children may become entangled in the

packaging/film and packaging parts or pull them over their

heads and suffocate.

Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts out of the reach

of children.

– When washing at high temperatures, the glass of the washing

machine door becomes hot.

Prevent children from touching the hot washing machine door.

– Detergents and care products may cause intoxication if

consumed or eye and skin irritation if touched.

Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.

mWarning!

Risk of explosion!

Items of washing pretreated with solvent detergents, e.g. stain

remover/petroleum ether, may cause an explosion when the

washing machine has been loaded.

Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.

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– Children must not play with the washing machine.

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– Children must not play with the washing machine.

– This will prevent children from locking themselves in and

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– This will prevent children from locking themselves in and

– Sever the power cord and discard together with the plug.

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– Sever the power cord and discard together with the plug.

– Destroy the lock on the washing-machine door.

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– Destroy the lock on the washing-machine door.

– Children must not perform any cleaning or maintenance work

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– Children must not perform any cleaning or maintenance work

– When playing, children may become entangled in the

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– When playing, children may become entangled in the

packaging/film and packaging parts or pull them over their

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packaging/film and packaging parts or pull them over their

heads and suffocate.

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heads and suffocate.

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Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts out of the reach

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Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts out of the reach

– When washing at high temperatures, the glass of the washing

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– When washing at high temperatures, the glass of the washing

machine door becomes hot.

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machine door becomes hot.

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mCaution!

Danger of scalding!

When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded if you

touch the hot wash liquor (e.g. if draining hot wash liquor into a

washbasin or if draining the washing machine in an emergency).

Allow detergent solution to cool down.

mCaution!

Risk of damaging appliance!

–Cover plate may break!

Do not climb on the washing machine.

–Opened washing machine door may break off or washing

machine may overturn!

Do not lean on the open washing machine door.

mCaution!

Danger when reaching into/gripping the rotating drum!

If you reach into the rotating drum, you may injure your hands.

Do not grip the rotating drum. Wait until the drum stops rotating.

mCaution!

Risk of coming into contact with liquid detergents/care products!

If the detergent drawer is opened while the washing machine is

running, detergent/care product may spray out.

Caution when opening the detergent drawer.

In case of eye/skin contact, rinse thoroughly.

If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.

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Do not lean on the open washing machine door.

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Do not lean on the open washing machine door.

Danger when reaching into/gripping the rotating drum!

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Danger when reaching into/gripping the rotating drum!

If you reach into the rotating drum, you may injure your hands.

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If you reach into the rotating drum, you may injure your hands.

Do not grip the rotating drum. Wait until the drum stops rotating.

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Do not grip the rotating drum. Wait until the drum stops rotating.

Risk of coming into contact with liquid detergents/care products!

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Risk of coming into contact with liquid detergents/care products!

If the detergent drawer is opened while the washing machine is

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If the detergent drawer is opened while the washing machine is

running, detergent/care product may spray out.

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running, detergent/care product may spray out.

Caution when opening the detergent drawer.

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Caution when opening the detergent drawer.

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In case of eye/skin contact, rinse thoroughly.

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In case of eye/skin contact, rinse thoroughly.

If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.

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If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.

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Protection of the environment

Packaging/Old appliance

Hints and tips

ØUtilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular

programme.

ØWash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash.

ØEnergy saving mode: The display panel light goes out after

several minutes, Start/Reload Üflashes. To activate the

light, select any button.

The energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is

running.

ØThe selectable temperatures apply to the care labels on the

textiles. The temperatures in the machine may deviate from

this so that you get the optimum mix of energy-saving and

washing results.

ØAutomatic switch off: If the appliance is not operated for a

prolonged period, it automatically switches off before the

programme starts and when the programme has ended to

save energy. Switch on by pressing main switch # button.

ØIf the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin

speed according to the instructions of the dryer

manufacturer.

)Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly 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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Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular

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Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular

Wash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash.

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Wash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash.

The display panel light goes out after

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The display panel light goes out after

Start/Reload

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Start/Reload

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flashes. To activate the

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flashes. To activate the

The energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is

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The energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is

The selectable temperatures apply to the care labels on the

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The selectable temperatures apply to the care labels on the

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textiles. The temperatures in the machine may deviate from

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textiles. The temperatures in the machine may deviate from

this so that you get the optimum mix of energy-saving and

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this so that you get the optimum mix of energy-saving and

washing results.

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washing results.

Automatic switch off:

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Automatic switch off:

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prolonged period, it automatically switches off before the

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prolonged period, it automatically switches off before the

programme starts and when the programme has ended to

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programme starts and when the programme has ended to

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save energy. Switch on by pressing main switch

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save energy. Switch on by pressing main switch

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The main points in brief

1@@@

Insert mains plug.

Turn the tap on.

Open the washing

machine door.

To switch on, press

the #button.

Select the

programme, e.g.

Cotton.

2@ @

Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load.

3@ @

Open the detergent

drawer.

Dose detergent according to dosing

recommendation.

Close the washing

machine door.

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4@

If required, change presettings of the selected programme and/or select

programme settings.

Select

Start/Reload Ü.

5@ @

End of the programme For switching the

machine on, press

the # button.

Turn off the mains

supply (for models

without Aqua-Stop).

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Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load.

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Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load.

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Dose detergent according to dosing

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Dose detergent according to dosing

recommendation.

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recommendation.

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Getting to know your appliance

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Detergent drawer

Dispenser IDetergent for prewash

Dispenser iSoftener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum load.

Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach, stain

remover

Insert Afor dosing liquid detergent (not for all models)

For models with insert for liquid detergent:

The detergent drawer features an insert which is used as a dosing aid for liquid detergent.

².Do not use insert:

– For gel-like detergents and washing powders.

– For programmes with Prewash or Ready in option.

Position insert for dosing liquid detergent:

Completely remove detergent drawer.

Push insert forwards.

For models without insert for liquid detergent:

Dose liquid detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Detergent for prewash

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Detergent for prewash

Softener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum load.

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Softener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum load.

Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach, stain

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Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach, stain

remover

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remover

for dosing liquid detergent (not for all models)

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for dosing liquid detergent (not for all models)

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For models with insert for liquid detergent:

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For models with insert for liquid detergent:

The detergent drawer features an insert which is used as a dosing aid for liquid detergent.

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The detergent drawer features an insert which is used as a dosing aid for liquid detergent.

– For gel-like detergents and washing powders.

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– For gel-like detergents and washing powders.

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– For programmes with Prewash or Ready in option.

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– For programmes with Prewash or Ready in option.

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