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17.1 Emergency release

Releasing the door

Requirement:

 The drain pump is

empty. → 

Page 33

1.

ATTENTION!

 Escaping water may

cause material damage.

Do not open the door if you can
see water through the glass.
Pull the emergency release down-
wards with a tool and release.

a

The door lock is released.

2.

Insert the maintenance flap and
lock it into place.

3.

Close the maintenance flap.

18 Transportation, stor-

age and disposal

You can find out here how to prepare
your appliance for transportation and
storage. You will also find out how to
dispose of old appliances.

18.1 Removing the appliance

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 .

1.

Turn off the 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 Inserting the transit

bolts

Secure the appliance for transporta-
tion using transit bolts in order to pre-
vent damage.

1.

Use a screwdriver to remove the 4
cover caps.

Keep the cover caps.

2.

Install the 4 transit bolts. Refer to
the description 
→ 

"Removing the transit bolts",

Page 13

 for this and proceed in re-

verse order.

18.3 Using the appliance

again

For further information, see 
→ 

"Installation and connection",

Page 12

 and 

→ 

"Before using for the first time",

Page 19

.

Summary of Contents for WG44G2MEDN

Page 1: ...e WG44G2MEDN 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: ...ectricity supply 16 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 17 5 1 Appliance 17 5 2 Detergent drawer 18 5 3 Control panel 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 operation 29 13 1 Switching on the appliance 2...

Page 3: ...eaning the drain pump 33 16 4 Cleaning the intake open ing in the rubber gasket 36 17 Troubleshooting 37 17 1 Emergency release 46 18 Transportation storage and disposal 46 18 1 Removing the appliance 46 18 2 Inserting the transit bolts 46 18 3 Using the appliance again 46 18 4 Disposing of old appliance 47 19 Customer Service 47 19 1 Product number E Nr and production number FD 47 20 Consumption ...

Page 4: ...cts 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 instr...

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: ...t 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 solution gets hot Do not touch the hot detergent solu...

Page 9: ...ust 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 or high pressure cleaners hoses or sprays to clean the appliance WARNING Risk of injury The use of non original spare parts and non original accessories is dangerous Only use the manufacturer s ori...

Page 10: ...s 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 kPa 10 bar If the water press...

Page 11: ...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 tumble dryer afterwards a The drier the laundry the shorter the programme duration when dry ing which in turn redu...

Page 12: ...y or this may result in material damage 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 f...

Page 13: ...n joist floor Place the appli ance on a water resistant wooden board minimum thickness of 30 mm which is screwed tightly to the floor Kitchen unit Only install the appliance under neath a continu ous worktop that is securely con nected to adja cent cabinets Required niche width 60 cm Installation loca tion Requirements Against a wall Do not trap the hoses between the wall and the appliance 4 4 Rem...

Page 14: ...wer cable from the holder 4 Remove the 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 ...

Page 15: ...nstalled con nection point Secure the water outlet hose against unintentional loosening Note Observe the draining heights The maximum draining height is 100 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 Alignin...

Page 16: ...e foot tight and do not adjust its height 4 7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note Your electrical domestic install ation for this appliance must comply with the local legal provisions and safety regulations and should in clude a residual current circuit breaker 1 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance s power cable in a socket nearby The connection details of the appli ance ca...

Page 17: ...rview 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: ...ain wash Water softener Bleach Stain remover 3 Compartment Fabric 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 2 3 1 1 4 1 Programmes Page 24 2 Programme selector Page 29 3 Display Page 20 4 Buttons P...

Page 19: ...t the detergent drawer 4 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 5 Push in the detergent drawer 6 Press Start Reload Pause to start the programme a The display shows the remaining programme duration a After the pr...

Page 20: ...y in time Buttons Page 22 9 0 kg 1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selec ted programme in kg 1400 Spin speed Set spin speed in rpm Buttons Page 22 No final spin only draining Rinse Hold no draining 90 Temperature Set temperature in C Buttons Page 22 cold Start Re load Pause Start Pause Start cancel or pause Lights up The programme is running and can be cancelled or paused Flashe...

Page 21: ...inse Plus Wash with more water and a rinse cycle is activated Buttons Page 23 varioSpeed Short wash activated Buttons Page 22 Blood The stain type is activated Grass The stain type is activated Red Wine The stain type is activated Grease and oil The stain type is activated Reminder to clean the drum Flashes Drum is dirty Run the Drum Clean programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the out...

Page 22: ...ent and soaking time 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 C Temperature Selection 90 C Adjust the temperature in C Spin Speed Re duction 1400 Adjust the spin speed or activate Rinse Hold If is selected the wate...

Page 23: ...tional rinse cycle Recommended for particularly sensit ive skin or in regions with very soft water 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 ...

Page 24: ...erformance 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 be adjusted in ...

Page 25: ...tems or items with hooks eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag Programme setting Max 40 C Max 800 rpm 1 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 2 0 Rinse Rinse and then spin the laundry an...

Page 26: ...erproof ing agent in the compartment Detergent drawer Page 18 After treat the laundry in accordance with the manu facturer s instructions Programme setting Max 40 C Max 800 rpm 1 0 Jeans Dark Wash Wash dark coloured and colour intense items made from cotton or easy care fabric e g jeans Turn laundry inside out before washing Use liquid detergent Programme setting Max 40 C Max 1200 rpm 4 0 Drum Cle...

Page 27: ... used a programme at 60 C or higher for a long time Super 15 30 Wash items made from cotton or synthetic or blen ded fabrics Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry The programme duration is approx 30 minutes If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes activate The maximum load is re duced to 2 0 kg Programme setting Max 40 C Max 1200 rpm 4 0 1 activated 2 Washing ...

Page 28: ... 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 and cushion covers Close all zips Velcro fasteners hooks and eyes Tie cloth belts apron strings etc together or use a laundry bag Tie together longer...

Page 29: ...u 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 Turn the programme selector to a programme Note The lighting for the drum goes out automatically 13 2 Setting ...

Page 30: ... liquid detergent you can use a measuring aid in the detergent drawer 1 Pull out the detergent drawer 2 Slide the measuring aid forwards 3 Fold the measuring aid down and click it into place 4 Push in the detergent drawer 13 7 Adding detergent and care product Notes Do not use the measuring aid for liquid detergent for gel detergents washing powder or if Prewash or Ready in time are activated Obse...

Page 31: ...uses Note If appears it is not pos sible to add laundry When goes out it is possible to add laundry 2 Open the appliance door 3 Add or remove laundry 4 Close the appliance door 5 Press 13 11 Cancelling the pro gramme 1 Press 2 Open the appliance door The appliance door remains locked for safety reasons if the temperature and water levels are high If the temperature is high start the Rinse programm...

Page 32: ...figure the basic settings for your 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 16 Cleaning and servi cing To keep your appliance working effi ciently for a long time it is important to clean and maintain it carefully Note You can find further information in...

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: ...se particles of dirt Loosen the dirt and remove the filter insert 2 Clean the interior the thread on the pump cap and the pump hous ing The pump cap is comprised of two parts which can be taken apart for cleaning 3 Ensure that both impellers can turn 4 Insert the pump cap Ensure that the parts of the pump cap are correctly as sembled 5 Screw the pump cap as far as it will go 90 The handle on the p...

Page 36: ...4 Cleaning the intake opening in the rubber gasket Regularly check the intake opening in the rubber gasket for any block ages and clean the intake opening 1 Open the appliance door 2 Remove any blockages from the intake opening Note Do not use any sharp or poin ted objects ...

Page 37: ...mode 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 ...

Page 38: ...nterrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib uted 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 E 30 10 and or The water pressure is low No remedial action possible The filters in the water inflow are blocked Clean the filters in the water inflow...

Page 39: ...l other error codes Malfunction Call the after sales service Customer Service Page 47 E 30 20 Solenoid valve defective Call the after sales service Customer Service Page 47 Detergent dosage is too high Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash ing cycle with the same load Additional water is added Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it is operating The appliance is not working...

Page 40: ... 31 The temperature is too high Wait until the temperature has dropped Cancelling the programme Page 31 Water level is too high Select a suitable programme for draining Programmes Page 24 Power failure Open the door using the emergency release Emergency release Page 46 The water is not drain ing Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose Drain pipe or...

Page 41: ...s screwed in all the way into the appliance The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position Water is not flowing in Detergent is not being dispensed You have not pressed Press The filters in the water inflow are blocked Clean the filters in the water inflow The tap is turned off Turn on the tap The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or jam...

Page 42: ... Residual water is present in the com partment Insert in compartment is blocked Cleaning the detergent drawer Page 33 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 ...

Page 43: ...on system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib uted 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 Rushing hissing noise Water is flushed under pressure into the detergent drawer Not a fault normal operating n...

Page 44: ...u run a wash cycle set a higher spin speed Start the Spin programme is activated Select the programmes that are suitable for the type of fabric 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 The unbalanced load detection system has ...

Page 45: ... at the water inlet hose Water inlet hose is not correctly securely connected 1 Connect the water supply hose correctly Connecting the water inlet hose Page 14 2 Tighten the screw connection Water is leaking out at the water outlet hose The water outlet hose is damaged Replace the damaged water outlet hose Water outlet hose is not connected correctly Connect the water outlet hose correctly Water o...

Page 46: ...the appliance 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 1 Turn off the 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 Inserting the transit bolts Secure the appl...

Page 47: ...roughout the EU 19 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 appliance was placed on...

Page 48: ...en Customer Service 48 Make a note of your appliance s de tails and the Customer Service tele phone number to find them again quickly ...

Page 49: ...4 2 000 93 0 62 1400 53 00 Cotton 40 C 9 0 3 58 1 270 100 0 44 1400 53 00 Easy Care 40 C 4 0 2 30 0 770 56 0 43 1200 29 00 Mix 40 C 4 0 1 03 0 640 43 0 41 1400 52 00 Wool 30 C 2 0 0 41 0 200 40 0 24 800 32 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 supply and the select...

Page 50: ...ources 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 address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database Please then follow the instructions on searching for the model The model identifier is made up of the charac ters before the slash in the product number E N...

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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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