Siemens WM14UPH0IN - Page 51

Troubleshooting en
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Fault Cause and troubleshooting
The programme dura-
tion changes during
the wash cycle.
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.
Water is below the visible area.
▶ Not a fault – no action required.
▶ Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it
is operating.
Drum jerks after the
programme starts.
This is caused by an internal motor test.
▶ Not a fault – no action required.
Vibrations and move-
ment of the appliance
whilst spinning.
Appliance is not correctly aligned.
▶
→"Aligning the appliance", Page15
The appliance feet are not fixed.
▶ Secure the appliance feet.
→"Aligning the appliance", Page15
Transit bolts have not been removed.
▶
→"Removing the transit bolts", Page13.
Drum rotates, water
does not flow in.
Load detection is active.
▶ Not a fault – no action required.
Note:The load detection can take up to two minutes.
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 compartment for manual dosing (not
for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed
with down).
▶ If intelligent dosing is activated, reduce the basic
dosage →Page35.
▶ If you dose manually, reduce the amount of deter-
gent for the next washing cycle with the same load.
⁠i-Dos ⁠i-Dos
cannot be actuated.
Intelligent dosing is not intended for this programme.
▶ Not a fault – no action required.
→"Starting the programme with intelligent dosing
system", Page33
Programme progress does not allow intelligent dos-
ing.
No remedial action possible.