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  • Page 1 WG56B2ALDN Washing machine EN User manual and installation instructions Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Buttons ........  24 1.1 General information.... 4 9 Programmes ......  27 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories......  31 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........  31 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 15 Intelligent dosing system ..  35 21.2 Inserting the transit bolts.. 59 15.1 Starting the programme 21.3 Using the appliance again .. 59 with intelligent dosing sys- 21.4 Disposing of old appliance ...  60 tem.........  35 15.2 Filling the dispensers ....  36 22 Customer Service....  60 22.1 Product number (E-Nr.), 15.3 Dispenser contents ....
  • Page 4: Safety

    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. ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation 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. The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in- ▶...
  • Page 6 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. Do not lift the appliance on your own. ▶ If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the connec- ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en 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. Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always ▶...
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. ▶ WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained ▶ specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re- ▶...
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be ATTENTION! able to operate properly.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Set the maximum spin speed if you ▶ spray residue or other residues im- want to dry the laundry in the tumble mediately if they come into contact dryer afterwards. with the appliance. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- ing which, in turn, reduces energy...
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 31 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en If the appliance is tilted at an angle 4.4 Removing the transit greater than 40°, residual water may bolts leak out of the appliance and cause material damage. The appliance is secured for trans- Tilt the appliance carefully. portation using transit bolts on the ▶...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Remove the power cable from the Push the 4 cover caps downwards. holder. Note: To install the transport locks to Remove the 4 sleeves. transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- der. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose WARNING Risk of electric shock!
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en safety regulations, and should in- Water outlet connection types clude a residual current circuit- This information is intended to help breaker. you to connect this appliance to the water outlet. Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance's power cable in a socket ATTENTION! nearby.
  • Page 16 en Installation and connection 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. Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten the lock nuts against the housing until they are hand-tight.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    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. Maintenance flap for the drain Water inlet hose → Page 14 pump → Page 43 Door...
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Manual dosing compartment / : Dispenser for fabric softener or liquid detergent : Dispenser for liquid deter- gent 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. 5.4 Operating logic Programmes → Page 27 Programme selector...
  • Page 19 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en tings by pressing the buttons. The ac- To hide the additional buttons, tivated settings are highlighted in col- briefly press + Options again. our on the display. Adjusting the display of additional ATTENTION! buttons Pressing on the display with force You can adjust the buttons that are may cause damage.
  • Page 20: Before Using For The First Time

    en first time Add washing powder that contains Changing a setting value a bleaching agent to the manual If you activate certain settings, the dosing compartment. display shows selection buttons and you can change the setting value. Press the selection buttons ▶...
  • Page 21: Display

    Display en 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Note: Additional functions may be available as a result of software updates. If a software update is available, you can find further information in the Home Connect app. Example: Display Display Description 0:40...
  • Page 22 en Display Display Description Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appli- ¡ ance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 35 Additional rinse cycles are activated. → "Buttons", Page 26 Prewash is activated. → "Buttons", Page 26 Shortened programme length is activated.
  • Page 23 Display en Display Description Lights up: The intelligent dosing system for liquid deter- ¡ gent is activated. Flashes: The fill level of the dispenser is below the min- ¡ imum level. → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 35 (liquid detergent) Lights up: The intelligent dosing system for liquid deter- ¡...
  • Page 24: Buttons

    en Buttons 8 Buttons Some buttons are hidden for a re- Note: Additional functions may be duced display. You can display these available as a result of software up- additional buttons on the display. dates. → "Displaying or hiding additional but- If a software update is available, you tons", Page 19 can find further information in the The selection of programme settings...
  • Page 25 Buttons en Button Selection More information i-Dos 2 Activate Briefly press the button to activate or ¡ deactivate the intelligent dosing sys- Deactivate ¡ tem for fabric softener or liquid de- Dispenser con- ¡ tergent tents Press the button for approx. 3 Basic dosage ¡...
  • Page 26 en Buttons Button Selection More information + Options Displaying or If you briefly press the button, you ¡ ¡ hiding addi- can display or hide additional but- tional buttons tons. Adjusting the → "Displaying or hiding additional ¡ display of addi- buttons", Page 19 tional buttons If you press and hold the button for ¡...
  • Page 27: Programmes

    Programmes en 9 Programmes Notes The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- ¡ gramme selection. Additional functions may be available as a result of software updates. ¡ If a software update is available, you can find further information in the Home Connect app.
  • Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Wash items made from cotton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Programme setting: Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1600 rpm ¡ Delicate/Silk Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- cose and synthetic fabrics.
  • Page 29 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: Your appliance must be connected to your home network and registered in your Home Con- nect app. → "Home Connect ", Page 37 Hygiene Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Suitable for allergy sufferers and for strict hygiene requirements.
  • Page 30: Laundry

    en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: The temperature and spin speed cannot be adjusted in this programme and are set automatic- ally. The maximum temperature is 40 °C. The maximum spin speed is 1400 rpm. Super 15'/30' Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- ded fabrics.
  • Page 31: Preparing The Laundry

    Accessories en 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 60. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WZ10131 tension or AquaStop (approx.
  • Page 32: Basic Operation

    en operation Do not mix detergent and fabric If required, adjust the programme ¡ softener settings. Do not use products that have ex- → "Adjusting the programme set- ¡ pired or are highly congealed tings", Page 32 do not use products containing ¡ Setting additional programmes solvents, caustic agents or volatile substances...
  • Page 33: Saving The Programme Settings

    operation en manual dosing compartment. Do not 13.4 Saving the programme add any additional detergent to the settings manual dosing compartment to avoid overdosage and/or foaming. You can save your individual pro- gramme settings as favourites. Note: Observe the information about detergents and care products Requirements → Page 31.
  • Page 34: Cancelling The Pro- Gramme

    en Childproof lock The appliance pauses. 13.12 Unloading the laundry Note: If you want to add laundry, Open the door. follow the instructions on the dis- Remove the laundry from the play. drum. → "Display", Page 23 Open the door. 13.13 Put the appliance into Add or remove laundry. standby mode Close the door.
  • Page 35: Deactivating The Childproof Lock

    Intelligent dosing system en saved when the appliance is in 14.2 Deactivating the child- standby mode. proof lock → "Buttons", Page 24 → "Buttons", Page 25 Requirement: To deactivate the Pour detergent or fabric softener ¡ childproof lock, the appliance must into the compartment for manual be switched on. dosing.
  • Page 36: Filling The Dispensers

    en Intelligent dosing system Remove the laundry. Pour liquid detergent and fabric → "Unloading the laundry", softener into the relevant dis- pensers. Page 34 → "Detergent drawer", Page 17 15.2 Filling the dispensers If you want to use the intelligent dos- ing system or if the appliance dis- plays a notification during operation of the appliance, fill the dispensers.
  • Page 37: Basic Dosage

    Home Connect en To set , press i-Dos 2. Home Connect services in your coun- try. You can find information about The display shows this at: www.home-connect.com. To set , press i-Dos 2 again. To end the setting process, wait The Home Connect app guides you briefly.
  • Page 38: Setting Up Home Connect

    en Home Connect Press ⁠   to change the setting. 16.2 Setting up Home Con- ▶ The display shows on if the Wi-Fi nect is activated. Requirements Note: If the Wi-Fi is activated, the dis- The Home Connect app has been ¡ play alternately shows on and the installed on your mobile device.
  • Page 39: Remote Diagnostics

    Home Connect en appliance will transmit the following Activating remote start types of data to the Home Connect Requirements server (initial registration): The appliance is connected to your ¡ Unique appliance identification ¡ home WiFi network. (consisting of appliance codes as The appliance is connected to the ¡...
  • Page 40: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings 17 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 17.1 Overview of the basic settings Note: Additional functions may be available as a result of software updates. If a software update is available, you can find further information in the Home Connect app.
  • Page 41: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Programme counter en 17.2 Changing the basic set- 19 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Requirement: The display shows all To keep your appliance working effi- additional buttons. ciently for a long time, it is important → "Displaying or hiding additional but- to clean and maintain it carefully. tons", Page 19 To call up the basic settings, press 19.1 Cleaning the drum...
  • Page 42: Cleaning The Detergent Drawer

    en Cleaning and servicing Remove the pump unit. 19.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer If you want to replace the liquid de- tergent or fabric softener in the dis- penser with another product or if the detergent drawer is dirty, clean the detergent dispenser. ATTENTION! The pump unit contains electrical components.
  • Page 43: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and servicing en Clean the pump unit with a damp cloth. Clean the housing of the detergent drawer in the appliance. Clean the detergent drawer and the cover with a soft, damp cloth or hand shower. Push in the detergent drawer. 19.3 Cleaning the drain pump Dry the detergent drawer, cover Clean the drain pump regularly, at...
  • Page 44 en Cleaning and servicing Open and remove the service flap. 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.
  • Page 45 Cleaning and servicing en Ensure that both impellers can Cleaning the drain pump turn. Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 43 Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully. The filter insert in the pump ‒ housing may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt.
  • Page 46: Cleaning The Intake Opening In The Rubber Gasket

    en Cleaning and servicing Insert and close the service flap. Remove any blockages from the intake opening. 19.4 Cleaning the intake Note: Do not use any sharp or poin- opening in the rubber ted objects. gasket Regularly check the intake opening in the rubber gasket for any block- ages and clean the intake opening.
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 20 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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the compartment for manual dosing (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -10" and/or The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or ▶ jammed. Water level measurement system is defective. Note: With the error message, the appliance starts a draining process.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Drum cleaning is required. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 41 ▶ "E:30/-20" Detergent dosage is too high. If you dose manually, reduce the amount of deter- ▶ gent for the next washing cycle with the same load. Additional water is added.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Remove any trapped laundry. ▶ not start. The detergent drawer has not been pushed in fully. Push in the detergent drawer until the symbol goes ▶ out. The pump for the intelligent dosing system is blocked. Switch off the appliance.
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Continue the programme by selecting Spin or ▶ ing. Drain and pressing ⁠   . → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 34 The water outlet hose is connected too high. Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of ▶...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times. imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the compartment for manual dosing (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Rushing, hissing Water is flushed under pressure into the detergent noise. drawer. Not a fault – normal operating noise. ▶ Longer, whirring noise Intelligent dosing system dispenses detergent or care before the start of the products.
  • Page 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶ satisfactory. The laun- not kinked or trapped. dry is too wet/too The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted damp. the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- uted.
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue on Drain the dispenser. the dry laundry. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 42 Clean the dispenser. Refill the dispenser. → "Filling the dispensers", Page 36 Basic dosage is not correctly adjusted. If intelligent dosing is activated, reduce the basic ▶...
  • Page 58 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out at Water inlet hose is not correctly/securely connected. the water inlet hose. Connect the water supply hose correctly. → "Connecting the water inlet hose", Page 14 Tighten the screw connection. Water is leaking out at The water outlet hose is damaged.
  • Page 59: Emergency Release

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Empty the dispensers. 20.1 Emergency release Releasing the door 21.2 Inserting the transit bolts Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 43 Secure the appliance before trans- ATTENTION! Escaping water may portation using transit bolts in order cause material damage. to prevent transport damage.
  • Page 60: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    en Customer Service 21.4 Disposing of old appli- 22 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Valuable raw materials can be re- according to the corresponding Eco- used by recycling. design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at WARNING least 10 years from the date on Risk of harm to health!
  • Page 61: Aqua-Stop Guarantee

    Customer Service en Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly. 22.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee In addition to warranty claims against the seller under the purchase agree- ment and in addition to our manufac- turer's warranty, we offer compensa- tion under the following conditions.
  • Page 62 en Consumption values 23 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indic- ative only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. The automatic dosing function has been deactivated for this pur- pose.
  • Page 63: Technical Data

    ¡ 2014/53/EU. standby mode A detailed RED Declaration of Con- (Wi-Fi): 2.00 W formity can be found online at Water pressure Minimum: ¡ siemens-home.bsh-group.com 100 kPa among the additional documents on (1 bar) the product page for your appliance. Maximum: ¡ 1000 kPa (10 bar) Length of the wa- 150 cm...
  • Page 64: Declaration Of Conformity

    Max. 100 mW requirements. 5-GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + A detailed Declaration of Conformity 5470–5725 MHz): max. 150 mW can be found online at siemens- home.bsh-group.com/uk/ among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance. UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
  • Page 68 EN Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG 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 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34...

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