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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 if 

available. 

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The appliance MUST be 

secured with this connection 

set. Stacking the appliance 

in any other way is forbidden.

Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance!

If you take hold of any of the 

appliance's protruding parts 

(e.g. the appliance door) in 

order to lift or move it, these 

parts may break off and 

cause injury.

Do not take hold of any of 

the appliance's protruding 

parts in order to move the 

appliance.

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Warning

Risk of injury!

The appliance is very heavy. 

Lifting it may result in injury.

Do not lift the appliance on 

your own.

Risk of injury!

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.

Risk of injury!

If the hoses and mains 

cables are not correctly 

routed, they may constitute a 

tripping hazard, which may 

result in injury.

Route hoses and cables 

such that they do not 

constitute a tripping hazard.

Operation

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Warning

Risk of explosions/fire!

Laundry that has come into 

contact with solvents, oil, wax, 

wax remover, paint, grease or 

stain remover may ignite when 

dried in the machine, or even 

cause the appliance 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.

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Page 1: ...Register your product online siemens home bsh group com welcome en QVWDOODWLRQ DQG RSHUDWLQJ LQVWUXFWLRQV Tumble dryer WT7UH640GB ...

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: ...ing the programme or adding more laundry 31 Cancelling the programme 31 Programme end 31 Removing laundry and switching off the appliance 31 Emptying the condensation container 31 Removing the fluff 32 2 Appliance settings 34 Childproof lock 34 Quiet drying 34 Altering the appliance settings 34 o Home Connect 37 Connecting to your home network automatically 37 Connecting to your home network manua...

Page 4: ...maged if residual water in it freezes If hoses freeze up they may crack burst This appliance must only be used for drying and freshening up domestic laundry consisting of items that have been washed with water and are suitable for tumble drying see label on item Using the appliance for any other purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden This appliance is intended...

Page 5: ... by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge as long as they are supervised or have received instruction on how to use the appliance safely and they have understood the potential risks of using the appliance Children must not play with this appliance Do not allow children to clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised Keep children under 3 years and pets away from this appliance Do not lea...

Page 6: ...detergents or care products Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children Installation Warning Risk of electric shock fire material damage damage to the appliance If the appliance is not installed properly this may lead to a dangerous situation Ensure the following The mains voltage on your power socket must match the rated voltage specified on the appliance identification plate T...

Page 7: ...sult 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 heat sources Warning Risk of fire material damage damage to the appliance The use of extension cords or power strips may result in fire due to overheating or short circuiting Connect the appliance directly to an earthed socket that has bee...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...entally friendly but flammable Keep open fire and ignition sources away from the appliance Warning Risk of fire material damage damage to the appliance If a program is terminated 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 dry...

Page 10: ...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 23 Materialdamage damagetotheappliance If you operate the appliance without a fluff catcher e g fluff filter fluff depot depending on appliance specif...

Page 11: ...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 the appli...

Page 12: ... permitted for the programmes Note If the maximum load is exceeded this extends the programme duration and increases energy consumption Operate the appliance in a ventilated room and make sure that the air inlet on the appliance is unobstructed so that air exchange can take place unhindered Regularly remove the fluff from the appliance If there is fluff in the appliance this extends the programme ...

Page 13: ...ife 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 end of its life pull the mains plug from the socket before severing the mains cable and then destroy the lock on the appliance door Warning Risk of explosions fire If there is coal dust or flour in the air around the a...

Page 14: ...ove it these parts may break off and cause injury Do not take hold of any of the appliance s protruding parts in order to move the appliance 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 pro...

Page 15: ... in accordance with electrical installation regulations If using a residual current circuit breaker only use one that bears the following mark z 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 electri...

Page 16: ... the first time 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 Note Once the appliance has been properly installed and connected it is ready to use No further steps are necessary Optional accessories Order optional acces...

Page 17: ...ry Switch on the appliance Select a programme 2 Open the door and place the laundry in the drum Close the door If necessary Adjust the programme settings Start the programme 3 Once the programme has ended Switch off the appliance Open the door and remove the laundry Empty the condensation container 4 Remove the fluff ...

Page 18: ...iliarising yourself with your appliance Familiarisingyourselfwithyourappliance Appliance overview Condensation container 0 Control panel 8 Drum interior lighting depending on the model Air inlet H Maintenance flap on the base unit P Door X Fluff filter 3 ...

Page 19: ... by repeatedly pressing on the relevant buttons on the display Caution Material damage damage to the appliance Exerting excessive pressure on the display may damage it Do not use a sharp object on the display or exert excessive pressure on it Programme buttons Set a programme by pressing the relevant button lightly in the middle 0 Programmes Page 23 8 Display The display on this appliance responds...

Page 20: ...egree of dryness can be finely adjusted Ý 120 min Ý 60 min Anti Crease 120 min Anti Crease 60 min B Ready in time P Low Heat Drying â Favourite programme w 3 sec Childproof lock press for 3 seconds Page 34 ç Dry quietly without audible operating and notification signals Page 34 Remote start and Home Connect settings Page 37 ª Selection buttons I Start and Pause Detailed description of the programm...

Page 21: ...n the intensive appliance care programme Check that no debris has found its way into the base unit Open the maintenance flap and remove any debris ñ Fluff filter Remove the fluff Page 32 Û ø Automatic heat exchanger rinse Rinsing progress indicator The heat exchanger is cleaned automatically Do not pull out the condensation container while this is dis played Wi Fi Off Wi Fi is switched off and you...

Page 22: ...rogramme Switch off the appliance via the app The CoolDown process does not start until 30 seconds after pausing cancelling the programme or switching off the appliance via the app You can continue to oper ate the appliance during the CoolDown process Notes The drum continues to rotate during the CoolDown process even if you have paused the programme Do not change the programme during the CoolDown...

Page 23: ... parts The stuffing in the soft toys must also be suitable for tumble trying Max load for wool lens soft toys in the basket 1 basket load Max load for shoes in the basket 1 pair Airing Timed programme for all types of fabric except for wool and silk For freshening up or airing clothing that has hardly been worn Note You can adjust the programme duration Programme settings on page 25 3 kg myTime Ti...

Page 24: ... pillows bedspreads or eiderdowns filled with down Note Dry large items individually 1 5 kg Outdoor K Weatherproof and outdoor clothing with a membrane coating and water repellent fabrics 1 item Towels Ú Hard wearing towels and dressing gowns made of cotton 6 kg Rapid 40 min ñ Synthetic fabrics and light cottons 2 kg Hygiene Hard wearing items Note Particularly suitable for strict hygiene requirem...

Page 25: ... app Note Remote start can only be activated if the appliance door is closed and the appliance is connected to your home network Briefly press Note Remote start will be deactivated for safety reasons in the following circumstances You open the door There is a power failure Once the programme has ended If you press I Start Pause on the appliance If you briefly press again If you press to switch off...

Page 26: ...isplayed for the selected programme e g hours minutes 2 Press B Ready in Note You can use the and ª selection buttons to alter the setting values 3 Press I Start Pause This will activate the Ready in time Before the programme starts the selected Ready in time e g f is shown on the display and counts down until the drying programme starts The duration of the pro gramme will then be displayed Note T...

Page 27: ...lay 2 Adjust the programme settings if required 3 Press and hold â Favourite programme for 3 seconds This programme with your customised programme settings has now been saved to your list of favourites Note The selected settings will be retained even after the ap pliance has been switched off Activating a favourite programme 1 Press to switch on the appliance 2 Press â Favourite programme This fav...

Page 28: ...d creasing of your laundry Some detergents and care products e g starch or softeners contain particles that may accumulate on the moisture sensor This may impair the sensor s performance and in turn 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 29: ...Do not tumble dry the following items or fabrics in the appliance Laundry contaminated with solvents wax or grease Unwashed items Items made from non breathable fabrics e g rubber coated Items made from delicate fabrics such as silk and curtains made of synthetic material 1 Operating the appliance Operatingtheappliance Loading laundry and switching on the appliance Note The appliance must be corre...

Page 30: ...gramme settings will appear on the display 2 Adjust the programme settings if required Programme settings on page 25 Starting a programme Press I Start Pause Note If you want to prevent the programme from being adjusted inadvertently you can activate the childproof lock Page 34 Programme progress The programme status will be indicated on the display Note When a programme is selected the expected d...

Page 31: ... in the laundry The values displayed may change when the programme or load is changed Cancelling the programme The programme can be cancelled at any time by opening the door or pressing I Start Pause Caution Risk of fire Laundry may catch fire If you cancel the programme remove all items of laundry from the dryer and spread them out to allow the heat to dissipate Programme end Ÿš will appear on th...

Page 32: ...er filters the condensation water which is used during the appliance s automatic cleaning cycle The filter is cleaned by emptying out the condensation water You should still check the filter regularly for any build up and remove this if necessary Cleaning the filter in the condensation container on page 50 Removing the fluff Note During drying fluff and hair from the laundry is trapped by the fluf...

Page 33: ...ter 3 Remove the fluff from the fluff filter recess Ensure that no fluff falls into the open shaft 4 Pull the two part fluff filter apart 5 Open the two parts of the filter 6 Remove all fluff from both parts of the filter 7 Rinse off fluff under warm running water ...

Page 34: ...gs from being accidentally changed on the control panel Activating deactivating the childproof lock Press and hold w 3 sec Child lock for 3 seconds Note The childproof lock will remain active even once the appliance has been switched off If you wish to change settings on the control panel when you turn on the appliance you will need to deactivate the childproof lock Quiet drying If you activate ç ...

Page 35: ...gnals 1 Set the programme to position 2 and the current setting value will appear on the display 2 Press and hold until the setting value you require appears on the display Setting values 3 Alter any additional appliance settings you require or save and exit the appliance settings Adjusting the display brightness 1 Set the programme to position 3 and the current setting value will appear on the di...

Page 36: ...ppear on the display 2 Press and hold until the setting value you require appears on the display Setting values 3 Alter any additional appliance settings you require or save and exit the appliance settings Saving and exiting the appliance settings Save and exit the appliance settings as follows Press ç Quiet drying or Wait 10 seconds or Press to switch off the appliance Note The selected settings ...

Page 37: ...g the appliance via the Home Connect app while you are away from home You must also follow the instructions in the Home Connect app You cannot make changes in the Home Connect app while the appliance is in operation You will be able to use the Home Connect app to see any adjustments made directly on the appliance itself however Connecting to your home network automatically If your router has a WPS...

Page 38: ...cess may take up to 60 seconds 7 Once you have connected successfully open the Home Connect app on your smartphone or tablet PC 8 In the Home Connect app enter the name SSID and password key for your home network and then select Transfer to appliance If the appliance has connected to your home network successfully Ÿ connected will appear on the display and will be lit continuously 9 Press briefly ...

Page 39: ...tion on your appliance on or off permanently at any time 1 Switch on the appliance 2 Press and hold for at least 3 seconds ž connect automatically will appear on the display 3 Set the programme to position 4 Ÿ Wi Fi function will appear on the display 4 Press I Start Pause If Ÿ switched on appears on the display the Wi Fi function on the appliance has been activated If switched off appears on the ...

Page 40: ...e the Home Connect software on your appliance Whenever a new update is available š update will appear on the display You can install the update directly via the message on the display or alternatively you can do this manually 1 Switch on the appliance 2 Press and hold for at least 3 seconds ž connect automatically will appear on the display 3 Set the programme to position 6 š software update will ...

Page 41: ...will appear on the display 4 Press I Start Pause The appliance will now connect to your smart energy system Energy manager If the appliance has connected to the smart energy system Energy manager successfully Ÿ connected and will appear on the display If the appliance has previously been connected to the smart energy system Energy manager you have disconnected the appliance from the smart energy s...

Page 42: ...ry or remove some from the drum 1 Press I Start Pause 2 Open the door 3 Add or remove laundry 4 Close the door 5 Press I Start Pause 6 Press The FlexStart function has now been activated and the appliance will wait to be started by the smart energy system Energy manager Information on data protection When your appliance is connected for the first time to a Wi Fi network which is connected to the I...

Page 43: ... for woollens Dryingwiththebasketforwoollens The basket for woollens Note The basket for woollens is supplied with your appliance or it can be purchased as an accessory from our after sales service Caution Risk of material damage to the appliance and laundry Operating the dryer when the basket for woollens is damaged may damage the appliance and the laundry Never operate the appliance if the baske...

Page 44: ...ld now be securely fixed to the front panel Application examples Laundry Laundry must be spun Place laundry loosely in the insert do not squash Trousers or skirt Pullover Sports shoes Place sports shoes in the basket for woollens without the insert Pull the tongue quite far out of the shoes Remove insoles and heel cushions Roll up a towel and place it under the sports shoes to create an inclined s...

Page 45: ...ome into contact with the drum 2 Select the programme for the basket for woollens or a timed programme Overview of programmes on page 23 3 Set the drying time The table below lists examples for the loads with a suggested drying time Note For items made from thicker or multi layered fabrics you may need to extend the drying time to achieve the required dryness level 4 Start the programme 5 Once the...

Page 46: ...container In this case you will need to empty the condensation container each time the dryer finishes drying the laundry and also if it becomes full before drying is complete Connect the drain hose as follows 1 Remove any accessories from the drum 2 Remove all items from the bag 3 Detach the condensation hose from the socket Note The appliance comes delivered with the condensation hose already fit...

Page 47: ...water Secure the drain hose to prevent it from slipping out Do not kink the drain hose The difference in height between the installation surface and the drain should not exceed 100 cm Caution Risk of accumulated water being drawn back into the appliance and causing material damage Check that the water drains away quickly The drain must not be sealed or blocked 7 Pull out the condensation container...

Page 48: ...l it clicks into place The condensation water is now discharged via the drain hose into the waste water system or into a washbasin Note If you want to drain the condensation water back into the condensation container reverse these steps Caution Risk of material damage damage to the appliance If you are draining condensation water into the condensation container liquid may leak out of the socket an...

Page 49: ...applies for replacing the mains cable when necessary Spare mains cables can be ordered from our customer service 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 Warning Risk of electric shock material damage damage to the appliance If moisture penetrates the appliance this may ...

Page 50: ...r 2 Clean the moisture sensor with a rough sponge Caution Risk of damaging the moisture sensor The moisture sensor is made from stainless steel Do not clean the sensor with abrasive cleaning products or wire wool Cleaning the filter in the condensation container Note The filter in the condensation container cleans the condensation water which is used during the appliance s automatic cleaning cycle...

Page 51: ... the appliance s base unit if it has fluff in it for example Note Allow the appliance to cool down for approximately 30 minutes after use before commencing cleaning Clean the base unit as follows 1 To open the maintenance flap take hold of it at the top at both sides and pull it down 2 Clean the maintenance flap with a soft damp cloth 3 Unlock the levers on the heat exchanger cover 4 Pull the heat...

Page 52: ... careful not to damage the heat exchanger as it is exposed Thanks to the appliance s self cleaning function you do not need to clean the heat exchanger 9 Slide the insert in horizontally as far as it will go 10 Slide the heat exchanger cover in by its grip Note You can only slide the heat exchanger cover in if the insert is in the appliance 11 Lock the levers on the heat exchanger cover ...

Page 53: ...re programme the appliance must be suitably prepared Warning Risk of scalding material damage damage to the appliance Boiling or hot water can cause severe scalding as well as material damage and damage to the appliance if it is spilled or leaks out Do not use boiling water for this appliance or its components or accessories Do not allow hot water or steam to come into contact with your skin Warni...

Page 54: ...out the condensation container horizontally and empty it 5 Press to switch on the appliance The appliance is now ready to run the appliance care programme Preparing the condensation container for appliance care If you are draining the condensation water from the appliance using the drain hose the condensation container must be prepared before the basic or intensive appliance care programme can be ...

Page 55: ...imal drying results again and again you can run the basic appliance care programme Note After a certain period your appliance will automatically recommend that you run the basic appliance care programme will then appear on the display for 5 seconds before the programme starts and again once the programme ends This message will appear repeatedly until you have run the basic appliance care programme...

Page 56: ...ontally and empty it 9 Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into place 10 Press to switch off the appliance You have now completed the appliance care programme Running the intensive appliance care programme If your appliance has not been used for an extended period more than one month you should run the intensive appliance care programme This prevents any unpleasant odours from buil...

Page 57: ...liance 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 Run the appliance care programme as follows 1 Prepare the appliance for appliance care Page 54 2 Set the programme to position 1 3 Press and ...

Page 58: ... condensation container Note Hold the full condensation container horizontally at all times so that no liquid spills out 11 Carefully swing the condensation container round horizontally and empty it to dispose of any remaining original appliance care product 12 Pour another approx 1 litres of hot tap water into the condensation container 13 Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into ...

Page 59: ...Appliance care en 59 16 Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into place 17 Press to switch off the appliance You have now completed the appliance care programme ...

Page 60: ...s correctly connected Page 46 The programme does not start Make sure that The door is closed The w 3 sec Child lock has been deactivated You have pressed I Start Pause Note If the programme has been delayed by setting B Ready in the programme starts at a later point If à is shown on the display for five seconds after you switch the appliance on or off this means that the appliance is in shop mode ...

Page 61: ...ed or not fully open this may increase the drying time Make sure that the air inlet remains unob structed If the ambient temperature is lower than 15 C or higher than 30 C this may increase the drying time Inadequate air circulation in the room may increase the drying time Make sure the room is adequately ventilated Unpleasant odour in the appli ance Run the intensive appliance care programme Page...

Page 62: ...using a heat pump Drying programme is stopped If the drying programme is stopped due to a power failure restart the programme or remove the laundry and spread it out Residual water in the conden sation container despite the appliance being connected to the drain hose If the optional drain hose is installed residual water remains in the con densation container due to the appliance s self cleaning f...

Page 63: ...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 Prepare the appliance for transportation as follows 1 Pull out the condensation container horizontally and empty it 2 Push the condensation container ba...

Page 64: ... not kink the drain hose 9 Switch off the appliance 10 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from the power supply The appliance is now ready to be transported Caution Risk of material damage damage to the appliance Despite draining there will always be some residual water in the appliance Any residual water may leak out and cause material damage The appliance should therefore be transported uprig...

Page 65: ...1 0 52 1000 117 74 1 13 0 64 800 139 88 1 35 0 76 Easy Care Ó 3 5 kg 3 5 kg Cupboard Dry 800 55 0 43 600 66 0 53 Programme setting for testing in accordance with the applicable 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 laundry the degree of dryness that has been set the amount of laun dry...

Page 66: ...Risk of fire risk of poisoning risk of material damage and damage to the appliance The appliance contains R290 a refrigerant that is environmentally friendly but flammable If it is not disposed of correctly this may result in fire or poisoning Dispose of the appliance correctly and do not damage the pipes in the refrigerant circuit Depending on the appliance features Dispose of packaging and the a...

Page 67: ...id unnecessary visits by engineers Please provide the after sales service with the product number E no and the production number FD of the appliance You can find this information depending on the model On the inside of the door open service flap and at the rear of the appliance Trust in the expertise of the manufacturer Contact us for assistance By doing so you can be sure that the repairs are car...

Page 68: ...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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