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Tumble dryer WQ32G2ALDN 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...
Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 9 Programmes ....... 24 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Automatic programmes.... 24 1.2 Intended use....... 4 9.2 Timed programmes .... 25 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 10 Accessories...... 26 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11 Laundry........
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16 Cleaning and servicing .... 36 16.1 Tips on cleaning and care .. 36 16.2 Base unit ........ 36 16.3 Water tank filter ...... 38 16.4 Moisture sensor...... 39 17 Troubleshooting....... 40 18 Transportation, storage and disposal ........ 45 18.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation ...... 45 18.2 Disposing of old appliance .. 45 19 Customer Service.....
en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
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en Safety ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶...
Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts. ▶ Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance. ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! If there is coal dust or flour in the air around the appliance, this may cause an explosion. ▶ Keep the area around the appliance clean during operation. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff.
Safety en ▶ Rinse the laundry thoroughly with warm water and detergent be- fore drying it in the machine. ▶ Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have been used to clean the laundry beforehand. WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! If drying is interrupted early, the laundry is not cooled sufficiently and may ignite.
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en Safety 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 original spare parts and original ac- cessories.
Preventing material damage en Foam and foam rubber may deform 2 Preventing material or melt during the drying process. Do not dry laundry that contains damage ▶ foam or foam rubber. Unsuitable cleaning products may Follow these instructions to avoid ma- damage the surfaces of the appli- terial damage and damage to the ap- ance.
en Installation and connection Spin the laundry in the washing ma- 4 Installation and con- chine before drying. nection a If the laundry is excessively damp, this extends the programme dura- tion and increases energy con- 4.1 Unpacking the appliance sumption. ATTENTION! Observe the programme's maximum Objects remaining in the drum that load capacity.
Installation and connection en Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation loca- Requirements tion before operating the appli- tion ance. On the floor Place the appli- → "Accessories", Page 26 ance on a clean, level and firm Included with Description surface. the appliance Align the appli- Tumble dryer ance...
en Installation and connection 4.4 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce vibrations and noises, align the appliance correctly. To align the appliance, turn the ap- ▶ pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level. All appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. Air inlet Door Maintenance flap on the base Condensation container...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. Programmes → Page 24 Programme selector → Page 27 Display → Page 17 Buttons → Page 20...
Display en 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining 1:27 Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 25 8,0 kg Recommended...
en Display Display Designation Description Dryness level: Iron The dryness level is activated. → "Buttons", Page 21 Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 21 Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 20 Plus Dryness level ad- The adjusted dryness level is activated.
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Display en Display Designation Description Dryness level: Programme status Cupboard Dry Anti-crease Programme status Crease-removal Programme status function Pause Programme status End of pro- Programme status gramme Example...
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en Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description Start/Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause 3s ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock. ¡...
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Buttons en Button Selection Description Cupboard Dry Cupboard Dry ¡ Selecting Cupboard ¡ Dry activates the dry- ¡ +1 ness level. ¡ +2 The dryness level ¡ +3 defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends. → "Dryness level", Page 23 ¡...
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en Buttons Button Selection Description Ready In ¡ Programme end ¡ Set the programme end. ¡ Programme length The programme dura- tion is already in- cluded in the set num- ber of hours. Once the programme has started, the pro- gramme duration is displayed.
Dryness level en 8 Dryness level Each automatic programme has a specified dryness level. The dryness level defines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness level Laundry Drying result Cupboard Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. Extra Dry that does not dry readily.
en Programmes 9 Programmes You can dry your fabrics using either an automatic programme or a timed pro- gramme. 9.1 Automatic programmes Automatic programmes are pro- Tips grammes in which humidity sensors ¡ Select the dryness level according measure the residual moisture in the to the type of fabric or the desired laundry during the drying cycle.
Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Shirts Suitable for shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fab- rics. Note: For optimal drying results, dry a maximum of 5 shirts or 5 blouses at the same time. Once the laundry is dry, iron it or hang it up.
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en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 46. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WZ11410 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by operation 12 Basic operation scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on siemens-home.bsh- operation Note: You can find further information group.com . in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of 11.1 Preparing the laundry...
en operation Requirement: The laundry is pre- 12.6 Cancelling the pro- pared. gramme → "Laundry", Page 27 Press Start/Reload . Open the door. Open the appliance door. Ensure that the drum is empty. Remove the laundry. Place the laundry in the drum. → "Unloading the laundry", Close the door.
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operation en Remove the fluff from the door. Disconnect the two-part fluff filter. Remove the two-part fluff filter. Open the two fluff filters. Remove the fluff from the recess. Remove the fluff. Ensure that no fluff falls into the air channel.
en operation Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly 12.10 Filter system on the under warm, running water and base unit then dry them off. During drying, fluff from the laundry is collected in the base unit's filter sys- tem. The filter system protects the ap- pliance from fluff.
operation en Use a soft brush to clean the heat Push the filter mat onto the retain- exchanger cover. ers. Make sure that you remove all dirt Ensure that the cleaned filter mat from the seal. is not deformed, damaged or in- verted when you push it onto the Clean the filter mat thoroughly un- retainers.
en Childproof lock Pull out the condensation con- Push the condensation container ▶ tainer, keeping it level. in as far as it will go. Empty the condensation container. 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. 13.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two ...
Crease-removal function en The average programme duration 14 Crease-removal func- of the crease-removal function is approx. 45 minutes and may be tion longer or shorter depending on the ambient temperature. In order to reduce creasing and air- a After the programme has ended, borne odours, such as cigarette the display shows: "End"...
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en Crease-removal function Add approx. 180 ml cold drinking water through the front opening, using the water jug provided. Check the water tank filter regu- larly and clean the filter if it is dirty. → "Cleaning the water tank filter", Page 38 does not go out on the dis- play, align the appliance correctly.
Basic settings en 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
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 the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on siemens-home.bsh- group.com .
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Cleaning and servicing en Open the maintenance flap. Cleaning the base unit You can remove any visible dirt in the base unit. CAUTION Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the heat exchanger may lead to cuts. Do not touch the fins on the heat ▶...
en Cleaning and servicing Clean the opening with a soft, Close the maintenance flap. damp cloth. 16.3 Water tank filter Close the base unit → Page 38. The filter in the water tank protects Closing the base unit the appliance from dirt and contamin- Requirement: The base unit is open.
Cleaning and servicing en Fit the filter. Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge. Insert the condensation container → Page 32. 16.4 Moisture sensor The moisture sensor in this appliance measures how damp the laundry is during the drying cycle. The appli- ance changes the duration of the automatic programme depending on the residual moisture in the laundry.
en Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶ working. appliances are working. Appliance paused, but Cooling process active. the drum is rotating. Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Condensation in the The appliance uses condensation for the automatic condensation tank self-cleaning. even though the water Not a fault – no action required. ▶ drain hose is connec- Water drain hose is not connected correctly. ted.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too Clean the heat exchanger. long. → "Cleaning the base unit", Page 37 → "Closing the base unit", Page 38. Water is leaking from Appliance is not correctly aligned. the appliance. → "Aligning the appliance", Page 14 ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too Unsuitable dryness level set. damp. → "Changing the dryness level", Page 23. ▶ Drying target not adjusted. → "Adjusting the dryness level", Page 23. ▶ Load too small. Set a timed programme for the subsequent drying. ▶...
Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert the condensation container 18 Transportation, stor- → Page 32. age and disposal Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply. a The appliance is now ready to be 18.1 Preparing the appliance transported. for transportation 18.2 Disposing of old appli- ATTENTION! ance If the appliance is operated immedi-...
en Customer Service Information about current disposal 19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) methods are available from your and production number specialist dealer or local authority. (FD) This appliance is la- You can find the product number (E- belled in accordance Nr.) and the production number (FD) with European Directive on the appliance's rating plate.
Consumption values en 20 Consumption values Cotton Eco programme The actual values may deviate from (denoted by the arrow symbol) is the indicated values depending on suitable for drying cotton laundry with the type of fabric, composition of a normal dampness level, and is the laundry to be dried, residual moisture most efficient programme for drying in the fabric, set degree of dryness,...
en Technical data Programme Final Load Spin Initial Pro- Energy mois- (kg) speed mois- gramm con- ture (rpm) ture e dura- sump- level level tion tion (h:min) (kWh/ cycle) Cotton + Iron Dry 12,0 1400 1:25 0,67 Cotton + ...
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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 *9001715857* 9001715857 (020506)