Siemens WM14Y890GB Specification sheet

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en Instruction Manual

and Installation

Instructions

WM14Y890GB

Washing machine

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Your new washing machine

You have chosen a premium washing machine made by

Siemens. Thanks to its innovative technologies, the washing

machine is distinguished by its perfect washing performance and

its economic consumption of water and energy.

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, which leaves our factory, is inspected

thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect

condition.

Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts

and services can be found at: www.siemens-home.com or

contact our customer service centres.

If the instructions for use and assembly describe various models,

reference is made to the differences at the appropriate places.

Explanation of the symbols

ãWarning!

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a

potentially dangerous situation which may result in death or

serious injuries unless it is avoided.

ãCaution!

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a

potentially dangerous situation which may result in slight or

minor injuries or damage to property and the environment.

Instructions on how best to use the appliance as well as other

useful information.

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Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts

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Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts

and services can be found at: www.siemens-home.com or

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and services can be found at: www.siemens-home.com or

contact our customer service centres.

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contact our customer service centres.

If the instructions for use and assembly describe various models,

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If the instructions for use and assembly describe various models,

reference is made to the differences at the appropriate places.

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reference is made to the differences at the appropriate places.

Explanation of the symbols

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Explanation of the symbols

Warning!

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Warning!

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a

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This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a

potentially dangerous situation which may result in death or

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potentially dangerous situation which may result in death or

serious injuries unless it is avoided.

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serious injuries unless it is avoided.

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Caution!

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Caution!

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a

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This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a

Contents

Inst r uction ManualandInstalla tion Ins tructions

Before washing

ØIntended use 4

ØSafety instructions 5

ØProtection of the environment 8

ØGetting to know your appliance 9

ØDetergent drawer 10

ØOperating elements/Display elements 11

ØThe main points in brief 12

Operating the appliance

ØBefore each washing 13

ØWashing 19

ØAfter washing 22

ØProgramme overview 23

ØProgramme settings/options 30

ØAnti-stain system 33

ØIntelligent Dosing System 34

ØConsumption values 39

ØAppliance settings 40

ØSensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 41

Cleaning and maintenance

ØCare and maintenance 42

ØEmergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs 48

ØInformation on the display panel 49

ØFaults, what to do? 50

ØCustomer service 52

Installing the appliance

ØStandard accessories 53

ØInstallation 55

ØRemove transportation protection devices 59

ØConnecting the water 61

ØAlignment 65

ØElectrical connection 66

ØBefore the 1st washing 68

ØTransportation, e.g. if moving house 69

Index 70

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Programme settings/options

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Programme settings/options

Intelligent Dosing System

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Intelligent Dosing System

Consumption values

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Consumption values

Appliance settings

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Appliance settings

Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 41

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Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 41

leaning and maintenance

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leaning and maintenance

Care and maintenance

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Care and maintenance

Emergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs

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Emergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs

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

Be f o rew a s h in g

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

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The washing machine may be operated by children from

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!

ead and follow the operating and installation instructions and all

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ead and follow the operating and installation instructions and all

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.

Safety instructions

ãWarning!

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.

ãWarning!

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.

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– Do not leave children unsupervised near the

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– Do not leave children unsupervised near the

– 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

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– This will prevent children from locking themselves

On redundant appliances:

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On redundant appliances:

– Pull out the mains plug!

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– Pull out the mains plug!

– Sever the power cord and discard together with

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– Sever the power cord and discard together with

– 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

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– Children must not perform any cleaning or

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.

ãWarning!

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.

ãCaution!

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.

ãCaution!

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.

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Items of washing pretreated with solvent detergents,

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Items of washing pretreated with solvent detergents,

e.g. stain remover/petroleum ether, may cause an

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e.g. stain remover/petroleum ether, may cause an

explosion when the washing machine has been

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explosion when the washing machine has been

Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by

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Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by

Danger of scalding!

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Danger of scalding!

When washing at high temperatures, you may be

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When washing at high temperatures, you may be

scalded if you touch the hot wash liquor (e.g.

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scalded if you touch the hot wash liquor (e.g.

if draining hot wash liquor into a washbasin or if

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if draining hot wash liquor into a washbasin or if

draining the washing machine in an emergency). Allow

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draining the washing machine in an emergency). Allow

detergent solution to cool down.

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detergent solution to cool down.

ãCaution!

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.

ãCaution!

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.

ãCaution!

Hazard due to detergent/softener running out of the

dispensers!

Leaking detergent/softener may impair the function of

the appliance, e.g. damage to electronics.

Before transporting the appliance, always drain

dispensers.

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If the detergent drawer is opened while the washing

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If the detergent drawer is opened while the washing

machine is running, detergent/care product may spray

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machine is running, detergent/care product may spray

Caution when opening the detergent drawer.

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Caution when opening the detergent drawer.

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.

Hazard due to detergent/softener running out of the

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Hazard due to detergent/softener running out of the

Leaking detergent/softener may impair the function of

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Leaking detergent/softener may impair the function of

the appliance, e.g. damage to electronics.

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the appliance, e.g. damage to electronics.

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.

ØInstead of Cotton 90 °C programme select Cotton 60 °C

and ecoPerfect ¦ button. Comparable cleaning result with

significantly lower energy consumption.

ØDetergent dosage using the intelligent dosing system helps

save detergent and water.

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.

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 has been identified in accordance with the

European Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

The Directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return

and recycling of waste appliances.

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Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the partic

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Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the partic

Wash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash.

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Wash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash.

programme select

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programme select

button. Comparable cleaning result with

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button. Comparable cleaning result with

significantly lower energy consumption.

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significantly lower energy consumption.

Detergent dosage using the intelligent dosing system

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Detergent dosage using the intelligent dosing system

save detergent and water.

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save detergent and water.

Energy saving mode:

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Energy saving mode:

several minutes,

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several minutes,

Start/Reload

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Start/Reload

light, select any button.

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light, select any button.

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

running.

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running.

Automatic switch off:

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Automatic switch off:

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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Detergent drawer

Intelligent Dosing System (i-Dos):

Your washing machine features an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and

softener. Dispensers i-Dos ô (1.3 l) and i-Dos iIô (0.5 l) in the detergent drawer are

used for this. You can select whether you want to use one liquid detergent and one

softener or two liquid detergents.

Depending on the selected programme and settings, the optimum amounts of detergent/

softener are dosed via the i-Dos containers.

At the factory the dosage has been preset for:

– i-Dos ô¨detergent for lightly soiled washing and

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Your washing machine features an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and

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Your washing machine features an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and

(1.3 l) and i-Dos

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(1.3 l) and i-Dos

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sed for this. You can select whether you want to use one liquid detergent and one

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sed for this. You can select whether you want to use one liquid detergent and one

Depending on the selected programme and settings, the optimum amounts of detergent/

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Depending on the selected programme and settings, the optimum amounts of detergent/

softener are dosed via the i-Dos containers.

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softener are dosed via the i-Dos containers.

At the factory the dosage has been preset for:

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At the factory the dosage has been preset for:

detergent for lightly soiled washing and

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detergent for lightly soiled washing and

softener for normally soft washing.

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softener for normally soft washing.

verview of the i-Dos settings starting on

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verview of the i-Dos settings starting on

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