Siemens WT46G400AU, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 2: ...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 operating the tumble dryer Display rules Warning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries Caution This ...

Page 3: ...ring the laundry 18 Sorting washing according to 18 Programmes and buttons 19 Programmes 19 Buttons 21 1 Operating the appliance 22 Loading laundry and switching on the dryer 22 Setting a programme 22 Starting the programme 22 Programme sequence 22 Changing the programme or adding laundry 23 Cancelling the programme 23 Programme end 23 Removing laundry and switching off the dryer 23 Clean the fluf...

Page 4: ...r service Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other information provided with this appliance Retain the documents for subsequent use or for subsequent owners Safety instructions Safetyinstructions The following safety information and warnings are provided to protect you from injury and to prevent material damage to your surroundings It is nevertheless important to t...

Page 5: ...om the socket before severing the mains cable and then destroy the lock on the appliance door Warning Risk of suffocation If allowed to play with the packaging plastic film or packing components children may become caught in these or pull them over their heads and suffocate Keep packaging plastic film and packing components away from children Warning Risk of poisoning Detergents and care products ...

Page 6: ...The presence of this mark is the only way to be sure that it fulfils all the applicable regulations Warning Risk of electric shock fire material damage damage to the appliance If the appliance s mains cable is altered or damaged this may result in electric shock short circuiting or fire due to overheating The mains cable must not be kinked crushed or altered and must not come into contact with any...

Page 7: ...e Warning Risk of injury The appliance is very heavy Lifting it may result in injury Do not lift the appliance on your own Riskofinjury The appliance has sharp edges on which you could cut your hands Do not take hold of the appliance by its sharp edges Wear protective gloves to lift it Riskofinjury If the hoses and mains cables are not correctly routed they may constitute a tripping hazard which m...

Page 8: ...erminated before the drying cycle has finished this prevents the laundry from cooling down sufficiently and may cause the laundry to ignite or may result in material damage or damage to the appliance During the last part of the drying cycle the laundry in the drum is not heated cooling cycle This is to ensure that it remains at a temperature at which it will not be damaged Do not switch off the ap...

Page 9: ...ndry in the appliance exceeds its maximum load capacity it may not be able to operate properly or this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of dry laundry Make sure you comply with the maximum load capacities specified for each of the programs Page 19 Materialdamage damagetotheappliance If you operate the appliance without a fluff filter ...

Page 10: ...se note Switch off the appliance Disconnect the appliance from the power supply pull out the plug Never take hold of the mains plug with wet hands When removing the mains plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself and never the mains cable otherwise this may damage the mains cable Do not make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features Repairs and any other work on t...

Page 11: ...r residues immediately 7 Environmental protection Environmentalprotection Packaging old appliance Dispose of packaging in an environmentally responsible manner This appliance is designated according to European directive 2012 19 EC which governs waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE The directive provides a framework for the collection and recycling of old appliances which is valid across...

Page 12: ...he mains cable is not kinked or trapped and that it does not come into contact with heat sources or sharp edges Warning Children could lock themselves in the dryer putting their lives at risk Do not set up the dryer behind a door or sliding door as this may obstruct the dryer door or prevent it from opening Caution Risk of injury As the dryer is heavy you could injure yourself by trying to lift it...

Page 13: ...ction set Order number with pull out worktop WZ20400 Order number without pull out worktop WZ11410 Platform For easier loading and unloading raise your dryer with a platform Transport laundry with the clothes basket integrated into the platform drawer Order number WZ20500 Basket for woollens Dry individual woollen items sports shoes and soft toys in the basket for woollens Order number WZ20600 Con...

Page 14: ...ntsinbrief 1 Load the laundry and close the door Switch on the dryer Select a programme and if necessary adjust the programme default settings 2 Select the start button Ü Dry Unload the laundry 3 Switch off the dryer Empty the condensate container Clean the fluff filter ...

Page 15: ...iance en 15 Getting to know your appliance Gettingtoknowyourappliance Dryer Condensate container 0 Control and display panel 8 Drum interior light depending on the model Dryer door H Air inlet P Fluff filter X Heat exchanger 3 ...

Page 16: ... sensitive and only need to be touched briefly Use the programme selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select the programme 0 Programmes Page 19 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the programme Page 21 Buttons Page 21 H Display panel with buttons Page 17 ...

Page 17: ...tart Pause 3 Ý Anti Crease selected C Ô Fine adjustment of the dryness level û Time programme selected 5 Ready in time selected w Childproof lock selected 0 Spin speed selected μ Low Heat Drying selected ü Audible signal active Ü Start or Pause selected 3 h Programme delay in hours when Ready in time is selected 1 27 Expected programme duration in hours and minutes e Ø Ý Ÿš Programme progress Dry ...

Page 18: ...articles which may be deposited on the moisture sensor This may impair the sensor function and in consequence the drying result Notes When washing laundry to be tumble dried use the correct amount of detergent and care products as specified in the manufacturer s instructions Clean the moisture sensor regularly Page 27 Sorting washing according to c Suitable for tumble drying a Dry at normal temper...

Page 19: ... Dry Normal hard wearing and heat resistant fabrics made of a single layer of cotton or linen that need to be damp after drying and are suit able for ironing or hanging up 8 kg Easy Care Cupboard Dry Extra Synthetic or blended fabrics that are made of more than one layer and do not dry readily 3 5 kg Easy Care Cupboard Dry Normal synthetic or blended fabrics made of a single layer 3 5 kg Easy Care...

Page 20: ...st the programme length using the button for the drying time Cold û All types of fabric For freshening up or airing items of laundry that have not been worn for long 3 kg You can adjust the programme length using the button for the drying time Shirts 15 For optimum drying results dry a maximum of 5 shirts at one time After drying iron the laundry or hang it up and leave for a period of time Residu...

Page 21: ... programmes Between 20 minutes and 3 hours in 10 minute increments Finished In 5 The programme will end in 1 24 hrs Set the Ready in time in increments of one hour to delay the start of the programme The required number of hours after the programme ends is displayed in the display panel Less Ironing Ý The drum moves the laundry at regular intervals for 60 or 120 minutes after drying in any program...

Page 22: ...in the display panel Note Default programme settings are standard settings that are already defined when a programme is selected After selecting a programme you can see the default programme settings in the display panel 3 If required adjust the default programme settings You can find detailed information on this from Page 19 onwards Starting the programme Press the Start button Note If you want t...

Page 23: ...s the Start button Caution Risk of fire Laundry may catch fire If you cancel the programme you must remove the laundry items and spread them out so that the heat can disperse Programme end Ÿš appears in the display panel Removing laundry and switching off the dryer 1 Remove the laundry 2 Turn the programme selector to the off position Clean the fluff filter Note During drying fluff and hair from t...

Page 24: ...ate container Note After each drying cycle empty the condensate container otherwise the next drying programme may be cancelled as a result of the condensate container being full 1 Pull out the condensate container horizontally 2 Pour out the condensation water Caution Dirty condensation water may be harmful to your health and cause material damage Condensation water is not suitable for drinking an...

Page 25: ... programme selector clockwise to position 2 2 The spin speed is shown in the display 3 Press the Ready in time button or the drying time button to change the spin speed 4 Turn the programme selector clockwise to position 3 5 The volume of the audible signal at the end of the programme is shown in the display 0 off 1 quiet 2 medium 3 loud 4 very loud 6 Press the Ready in time button or the drying t...

Page 26: ...a month if you use the dryer more than twice a week If there is debris in the heat exchanger this will increase the amount of time required for drying and will compromise the drying results 1 Allow the dryer to cool down and place an absorbent cloth beneath the maintenance flap Note Residual water may leak out 2 Open the maintenance flap fully 3 Turn both locking levers towards each other 4 Remove...

Page 27: ...te The dryer is equipped with a stainless steel moisture sensor The moisture sensor measures how damp the laundry is After long periods of usage the moisture sensor may become covered by a fine layer of limescale or residues of detergents and care products Such residues must be removed regularly as the sensor function and in consequence the drying result may be impaired Open the door and clean the...

Page 28: ...g out Not a fault the dryer may be positioned on an incline Level the dryer Change in the pro gramme duration dis played during drying Not a fault The moisture sensors detect the remaining moisture in the load and adjust the programme length except timed programmes Laundry is not dried cor rectly or is still too damp After the end of the programme warm laundry feels damper than it actually is Spre...

Page 29: ... freely accessible this may increase the drying time Make sure that the air inlet remains unobstructed If the ambient temperature is higher than 35 C this may extend the drying time Insufficient air circulation in the room may increase the drying time Venti late the room Humidity in the room increases Not a fault Make sure the room is sufficiently ventilated Power cut The drying programme is inter...

Page 30: ... 1400 rpm 116 min 2 30 kWh 1000 rpm 135 min 3 53 kWh 800 rpm 153 min 3 96 kWh Easy Care 3 5 kg 3 5 kg Cupboard Dry 800 rpm 52 min 1 42 kWh 600 rpm 65 min 1 74 kWh Programme setting for testing in accordance with the EN 61121 standard The values may differ from those specified depending on the type of fabric composition of laundry to be dried residual moisture in the fabric the degree of dryness th...

Page 31: ...fter sales service We will always find an appropriate solution to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers The contact information for your nearest after sales service can be found here or in the enclosed after sales service directory Please provide after sales service with the dryer s product number E no and production number FD You can find this information on the inside of the dryer door or on the...

Page 32: ... E 6 DXVJHUlWH PE XQGHU 7UDGHPDUN LFHQVH RI 6LHPHQV Repair order and advice in the event of faults You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after sales service directory GB 0344 892 8999 Calls charged at local or mobile rate IE 01450 2655 0 03 per minute at peak Off peak 0 0088 per minute ...