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Caution!

Material damage/damage to 

the appliance

If the amount of laundry 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. 

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Material damage/damage to the appliance

If you operate the appliance 

without a fluff catcher (e.g. 

fluff filter, fluff depot, 

depending on appliance 

specifications), or if the fluff 

catcher is incomplete or 

defective, this may result in 

damage to the appliance.

Do not operate the appliance 

without a fluff catcher, or with 

a fluff catcher that is 

incomplete or defective.

Material damage/damage to the appliance

Light objects such as hair 

and lint may be sucked into 

the air inlet when the 

appliance is in operation.

Keep these away from the 

appliance.

Material damage/damage to the appliance

Foam and foam rubber may 

deform or melt if dried in the 

appliance.

Do not dry laundry items that 

contain foam or foam rubber 

in the appliance.

Material damage/damage to the appliance

If you pour the wrong 

quantity of detergent or 

cleaning agent into the 

appliance, this may result in 

material damage or damage 

to the appliance.

Use detergents/care 

products/cleaning agents 

and softeners in accordance 

with the manufacturers' 

instructions.

Material damage/damage to the appliance

If the appliance overheats, it 

may not be able to operate 

properly, or this may result in 

material damage or damage 

to the appliance.

Make sure that the 

appliance's air inlet is never 

obstructed when the 

appliance is in operation, 

and that the area around the 

appliance is adequately 

ventilated.

Cleaning/Maintenance

:

Warning

Risk of death!

The appliance is powered by 

electricity. There is a risk of 

electric shock if you come into 

contact with live components. 

Therefore please 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.

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Page 1: ...Register your product online siemens home bsh group com welcome en QVWDOODWLRQ DQG RSHUDWLQJ LQVWUXFWLRQV Tumble dryer WT46W491GB ...

Page 2: ...tres 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 ...

Page 3: ...y 22 Sorting washing according to 22 Programmes and buttons 23 Programmes 23 Buttons 25 1 Operating the appliance 26 Loading laundry and switching on the dryer 26 Setting a programme 26 Starting the programme 26 Programme sequence 26 Changing the programme or adding laundry 27 Cancelling the programme 27 Programme end 27 Removing laundry and switching off the dryer 27 Clean the fluff filter 28 Emp...

Page 4: ...den This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 4000 metres above sea level Before you switch on the appliance Check that there is no visible damage to the appliance Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged Should you have any problems please contact your specialist dealer or our customer service Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other inform...

Page 5: ...o not leave the appliance unattended when children or other people who are unable to assess the risks are in the vicinity Warning Risk of death Children may lock themselves inside appliances and find themselves in a life threatening situation Do not position the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening completely Once an appliance has reached the e...

Page 6: ...y installed This plug socket must be freely accessible at all times The mains plug and the protective contact socket must match and the earthing system must be correctly installed The installation must have an adequate cross section The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times If this is not possible in order to comply with the relevant safety regulations a switch 2 pole switch off must b...

Page 7: ...Riskofinjury materialdamage damagetotheappliance Incorrectly placing stacking this appliance on top of a washing machine may result in injury material damage and or damage to the appliance If this appliance is to be placed on top of a washing machine the washing machine must be of at least the same depth and width as the appliance and it must be secured in place with the appropriate connection set...

Page 8: ...liance to explode Therefore please note Rinse the laundry thoroughly with warm water and detergent before drying it in the machine Do not place laundry in this appliance to be dried if the laundry has not been washed first Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have been used to clean the laundry Warning Risk of explosions fire If there is any residual material left in the fluff filter t...

Page 9: ...k of poisoning material damage Condensation water is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with lint Contaminated condensation water may be hazardous to health and may cause material damage Do not drink or reuse Warning Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents e g cleaning solvent Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents Warnin...

Page 10: ...he appliance Materialdamage damagetotheappliance Foam and foam rubber may deform or melt if dried in the appliance Do not dry laundry items that contain foam or foam rubber in the appliance Materialdamage damagetotheappliance If you pour the wrong quantity of detergent or cleaning agent into the appliance this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance Use detergents care products cl...

Page 11: ...age damage to the appliance If moisture penetrates the appliance this may cause it to short circuit Do not use a pressure washer steam cleaner hose or spray gun to clean your appliance Warning Risk of injury material damage damage to the appliance The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury material damage or damage to the appliance For saf...

Page 12: ...filter is dirty the drying time is prolonged and energy consumption is increased Energy saving mode If the dryer is not operated for a prolonged period it automatically switches off before the program starts and when the program has ended to save energy The display panel and indicator lamps go off after a few minutes and the Start button flashes To activate the lighting press any button open or cl...

Page 13: ...ot 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 Do not lift the dryer on your own You could cut your hand...

Page 14: ...oper movement of the drum Note If in doubt have the appliance connected by a specialist Optional accessories Order optional accessories from the after sales service Washer dryer stack connection set To save space the dryer can be placed on top of a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth The dryer must be secured to the washing machine using this connection set Order number with pull ...

Page 15: ...ondensation water Drainingthecondensationwater Condensation will form in the appliance as it dries the laundry You must ensure that the drain hose is connected when you operate the appliance If there is no drain hose connected to the appliance the condensation water from the appliance will run into the condensation container In this case you will need to empty the condensation container each time ...

Page 16: ...r can be drawn back into the dryer and may cause material damage Check that the water drains away from the wash basin quickly The drain must not be sealed or blocked Caution Material damage due to leaks or draining water Secure the drain hose so that it cannot slip out Do not kink the drain hose Ensure that a height difference of max 100 cm and min 80 cm between the installation surface and the dr...

Page 17: ... into the recess in the top of the condensation container 8 Pull the filter out of the lock in slot and place it into the recess in the top of the condensation container 9 Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into place The condensation is now discharged via the drain hose into the waste water system or into a wash basin Note If you want to drain the condensation water back into the...

Page 18: ...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 I Dry Unload the laundry 3 Switch off the dryer Empty the condensate container Clean the fluff filter ...

Page 19: ...your appliance en 19 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 3 ...

Page 20: ...Control panel Use the programme selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select the programme 0 Programmes Page 23 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the programme Page 25 Buttons Page 25 H Display panel with buttons Page 21 ...

Page 21: ...ease selected C Ô Fine adjustment of the dryness level û Timed programme selected 5 Ready in time selected w Childproof lock selected 0 Spin speed selected μ Low Heat Drying selected ü Audible signal active I 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 Iron Dry Cupboard Dry...

Page 22: ...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 32 Sorting washing according to c Suitable for tumble drying a Dry at normal temper...

Page 23: ...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 9 kg Easy Care Cupboard Extra Dry 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 24: ...f required extend the programme length 3 kg You can adjust 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 Non iron shirts or blouses made of cotton linen synthetic fibres or blended fabrics 1 5 kg Ra...

Page 25: ...e time programmes Between 20 minutes and 3 hours in 10 minute increments Finish 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 The drum moves the laundry at regular intervals for 60 or 120 minutes after drying in any progr...

Page 26: ...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 23 onwards Starting the programme Press the Start button Note If you want t...

Page 27: ...play panel is updated depending on the load and residual moisture in the laundry The values displayed may change after the programme is changed or the load is adapted Cancelling the programme The programme can be interrupted at any time to pause open the dryer door or press the Start button Caution Risk of fire Laundry may catch fire If you cancel the programme you must remove the laundry items an...

Page 28: ...ff filter after each drying cycle 1 Open the dryer door and remove all fluff from the door 2 Pull out the two part fluff filter 3 Remove the fluff from the recess in the fluff filter Note Ensure that no fluff falls into the open shaft 4 Pull apart the two part fluff filter 5 Open both filters and remove all the fluff 6 Rinse away the fluff under warm running water 7 Dry the fluff filter close it a...

Page 29: ...ensate 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 and may be contaminated with fluff Do not drink the condensation water or reuse it 3 Push in the condensate container until you feel it lock back into place in the dryer Note The filter in the conden...

Page 30: ... 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 31: ...g of the appliance From time to time the compressor in the dryer generates a humming noise However the volume may vary depending on the programme and progress of the drying process Every now and then the compressor is ventilated This creates a whirring noise The automatic cleaning of the dryer causes a clicking sound The condensation is pumped into the condensate container by a pump This generates...

Page 32: ...s Do not use high pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners to clean your appliance Cleaning the moisture sensor Note 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 ...

Page 33: ...ut the condensate container horizontally 2 Pour out the condensation water 3 Remove the filter 4 Clean the filter under warm running water or in the dishwasher 5 Push in the filter until you feel it lock into place Caution The dryer may be contaminated with fluff and thus become damaged Only operate the dryer with the filter inserted 6 Push in the condensate container until you feel it lock into p...

Page 34: ...ey are left in the drum Water is leaking 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 laundr...

Page 35: ...oom Display panel goes off and Start button flashes Not a fault Energy saving mode is active Page 12 Residual water in the condensate con tainer despite the dryer being connected to the condensation drain Not a fault If the condensation drain is installed residual water remains in the condensate container due to the dryer s self cleaning function Humidity in the room increases Not a fault Make sur...

Page 36: ...act 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 rear of the dryer Trust the expertise of the manufacturer Contact us You can therefore be sure that the repair ...

Page 37: ...0 rpm 164 min 99 min 1 51 kWh 0 91 kWh 800 rpm 190 min 115 min 1 75 kWh 1 10 kWh Easy Care 3 5 kg 3 5 kg Cupboard Dry 800 rpm 55 min 0 51 kWh 600 rpm 71 min 0 66 kWh ProgrammesettinginaccordancewiththeapplicableEN61121standardwhenusingtheexternaldrain hose The values may differ from those specified depending on the type of fabric composition of laundry to be dried residual moisture in the laundry ...

Page 38: ...h Weight Approx 56 kg Maximum load 9 kg Condensate container 4 6 l Connected voltage 220 240 V Connected load Max 1000 W Fuse 10 A Drum interior light Ambient temperature 5 35 C Power consumption when switched off 0 10 W Power consumption when ready for use left on mode 0 75 W Depending on the model ...

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Page 40: ...WXUHG 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 ...

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