Siemens WQ46B2CXGB User Manual And Installation Instructions
Siemens WQ46B2CXGB User Manual And Installation Instructions

Siemens WQ46B2CXGB User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 WQ46B2CXGB Tumble dryer 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 Dryness level......  31 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Changing the dryness level.. 31 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Adjusting the dryness level .. 31 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9 Programmes ......  32 1.4 Safe installation ......
  • Page 3 14 Crease-removal function ..  41 19.2 Water tank filter .....  52 14.1 Starting a programme with 19.3 Moisture sensor.....  52 the crease-removal function ..  41 19.4 Condensation container fil- 14.2 Filling the water tank .....  41 ter ..........  53 15 Wool basket......  42 20 Troubleshooting......  54 15.1 Inserting the wool basket ..
  • 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 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. Do not lift the appliance on your own.
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 10 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- ▶...
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Clean the appliance with nothing ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material but water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove all detergent residue, damage ▶ spray residue or other residues im- mediately if they come into contact Preventing material damage ATTENTION! with the appliance.
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection → "Disposing of packaging", After drying, clean the fluff filter Page 11 → Page 38. Check the appliance for visible a If the fluff filter is dirty, this reduces damage. the air flow in the appliance, ex- Open the door. tends the programme duration and increases energy consumption.
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en Included with Description Installation loca- Requirements the appliance tion Water jug In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- → "Filling the wa- stack ginal connection set from the ter tank", dryer manufac- Page 41 turer when set- Wool basket with ting up this appli- insert ance in a...
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection container. Use the water outlet hose Pull out the condensation hose to drain away excess condensation from the connecting piece. directly into the waste water system. Notes Operate this appliance using the ¡ water outlet hose provided. → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 If you connect the water outlet...
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Push the water drain hose as far Insert the stopper into the recess as it will go into the connecting in the top. piece. Insert the condensation container Empty the condensation container → Page 40. → Page 39. Connect the appliance to the water outlet.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection 4.5 Aligning the appliance Note: You can use the Y-distrib- In order to reduce vibrations and utor → Page 35 noises, align the appliance correctly. to connect the To align the appliance, turn the ap- ▶ water drain hose pliance feet. Check that the appli- of an additional ance is level using a spirit level.
  • Page 17 Installation and connection en Screw the door hinge and the door Removing the door hook onto the opposite sides. Requirement: The appliance is dis- connected from the mains. Open the door. Unscrew the door. When you do this, ensure that the door seal is not trapped or dam- aged.
  • Page 18 en Installation and connection Remove the colour door handle in- Remove the door lock. dicator and swap it with the cover on the opposite side. Insert the door lock on the oppos- ite side. Select the position of the door handle indicator based on the appliance's installation location: –...
  • Page 19: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    Installation and connection en Screw on the door. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance's power cable in a socket nearby. The connection details of the appli- ance can be found under Tech- nical data → Page 62.
  • Page 20 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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.
  • Page 21: Familiarising Yourself With

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Wool basket Securing foot Wool basket Insert Tab for securing in the hook 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 32 Programme selector...
  • Page 22 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance tings by pressing the buttons. The ac- tivated settings are highlighted in col- our on the display. ATTENTION! Pressing on the display with force may cause damage. Do not apply heavy pressure on ▶ the display. Do not press on the display using ▶...
  • Page 23: Display

    Display en Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg. ⁠...
  • Page 24 en Display Display Description ⁠ The crease-reduction function is activated. → "Buttons", Page 29 ⁠ Gentle drying is activated for delicate fabrics. → "Buttons", Page 29 ⁠ Half load is activated. → "Buttons", Page 29 ⁠ You can remove or add laundry, and interrupt the current programme. → "Adding laundry", Page 37 ⁠...
  • Page 25 Display en Display Description Program end Programme status Example...
  • Page 26: Buttons

    en Buttons Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Buttons Button Selection Description ⁠ Start Start, cancel or pause ¡ the programme. Cancel ¡ If ⁠ is displayed, you can Pause ¡ pause the programme. If ⁠...
  • Page 27: Dryness Level

    Buttons en Button Selection Description ⁠ Cupboard Extra Dry Activate The dryness level ¡ defines how damp or dry Deactivate ¡ the laundry is after the programme ends. → "Dryness level", Page 31 ⁠ Cupboard Dry Activate The dryness level ¡ defines how damp or dry Deactivate ¡...
  • Page 28 en Buttons Button Selection Description Business ⁠ Activate Adjust the set pro- ¡ gramme with crease-re- Deactivate ¡ moval function smartFin- ⁠ . → "Crease-removal func- tion", Page 41 Suitable for dry suits, jackets and trousers that have not been worn for long and are labelled "Dry clean only".
  • Page 29 Buttons en Button Selection Description Less Ironing Activate Activate or deactivate the ¡ crease-reduction func- Deactivate ¡ tion. Once the programme has ended, the drum moves the laundry at regular intervals for 120 minutes to prevent creasing. varioSpeed Activate Activate or deactivate a ¡...
  • Page 30 en Buttons Button Selection Description intelligentDry Activate After you have washed your laundry in the wash- ing machine, the dryer recommends a suitable programme for drying the laundry. Note: The washing ma- chine must be compat- ible with Home Connect. The washing machine and dryer must be con- nected to your home net- work and registered in...
  • Page 31: Changing The Dryness Level

    Dryness level en Dryness level 8 Dryness level Each automatic programme has a specified dryness level. The dryness level Dryness level defines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness level Laundry Drying result ⁠ Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry.
  • Page 32: Programmes

    en Programmes Programmes 9 Programmes You can dry your fabrics using either an automatic programme or a timed pro- Programmes 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.
  • Page 33: Timed Programmes

    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.
  • Page 34 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Wool in Basket Dry items made of wool or containing One item wool. of laundry Note: Dry these items only using the wool basket. → "Wool basket", Page 42 Warm ⁠ Dry all types of fabric except for wool and silk.
  • Page 35: Accessories

    Accessories en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 60. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WZ27510 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 36: Laundry

    en Laundry Requirement: The appliance has Laundry 11 Laundry been correctly installed and connec- ted. Laundry → "Installation and connection", 11.1 Preparing the laundry Page 12 Press ⁠ . ATTENTION! ▶ Objects remaining in the laundry may The switch-on process takes a few damage the laundry and the drum. seconds.
  • Page 37: Saving The Programme Settings

    Basic operation en Note: If "Hot" appears, the appliance 12.4 Saving the programme cools the laundry. settings When "Hot" goes out, the laundry has cooled down. You can save your individual pro- gramme settings as favourites. 12.7 Adding laundry Requirements A programme is set. ¡...
  • Page 38: Fluff Filter

    en Basic operation Remove the fluff from the recess. 12.11 Fluff filter During drying, fluff from the laundry is collected in the fluff filter. The fluff fil- ter protects the appliance from fluff. Cleaning the fluff filter If the drying programme has finished or the display shows a notification while the appliance is in operation, clean the fluff filter.
  • Page 39: Condensation Container

    Basic operation en Remove the fluff. Insert the two-part fluff filter. Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly Close the door. under warm, running water and then dry them off. 12.12 Condensation con- tainer Condensation that forms in the appli- ance as it dries the laundry is collec- ted by default in the condensation container.
  • Page 40: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock Pull out the condensation con- Inserting the condensation tainer, keeping it level. container Push the condensation container ▶ in as far as it will go. Empty the condensation container. Childproof lock 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being Childproof lock operated unintentionally using the controls.
  • Page 41: Crease-Removal Function

    Crease-removal function en If the water tank is empty, the dis- Crease-removal function 14 Crease-removal func- play shows: ⁠ . → "Filling the water tank", tion Page 41 The average programme duration In order to reduce creasing and air- Crease-removal function of the crease-removal function is borne odours, such as cigarette approx.
  • Page 42: Wool Basket

    en Wool basket Requirements Wool basket 15 Wool basket You have started a programme ¡ with the crease-removal function. Use the wool basket to gently dry Wool basket → "Starting a programme with the delicate fabrics, soft toys or sports crease-removal function", Page 41 shoes in a stationary position.
  • Page 43: Starting A Programme With The Wool Basket

    Wool basket en 15.2 Starting a programme Laundry item Programme duration in with the wool basket hours:minutes ATTENTION! Thin woollen Approx. 1:20 If items of laundry in the wool basket pullover touch the rotating drum or the ribs of Thick woollen Approx. 1:30 - the drum, the laundry may cause ma- pullover 3:00...
  • Page 44: Home Connect

    en Home Connect tions via the Home Connect app, ad- Example just its basic settings and monitor its Pullover operating status. The Home Connect services are not available in every country. The avail- ability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your coun- try.
  • Page 45: Setting Up Home Connect

    Home Connect en 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 46: Intelligent Programme Recommendation

    en Home Connect If the appliance finds a suitable Activating remote start programme, the display for the Requirements programme lights up and the pro- The appliance is connected to your ¡ gramme information is displayed. home WiFi network. If the appliance does not find a The appliance is connected to the ¡...
  • Page 47 Home Connect en appliance will transmit the following types of data to the Home Connect server (initial registration): Unique appliance identification ¡ (consisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the Wi-Fi communication module in- stalled). Security certificate of the Wi-Fi ¡...
  • Page 48: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings 17 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 17.1 Overview of the basic settings Posi- Basic setting Selection Description tion End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
  • Page 49: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Appliance care en Preparing the condensation 17.2 Changing the basic set- container for the appliance care tings programme To call up the basic settings, press If you are draining the condensation Basic Settings . water from the appliance using the drain hose, prepare the condensation Select the required basic setting.
  • Page 50: Running The Basic Appli- Ance Care Programme

    en Appliance care The switch-on process takes a few The appliance care programme seconds. starts and a signal tone sounds. "End "  appears on the display and Press Basic Settings . a signal tone sounds once the ap- Set the programme to position 5. pliance care programme has "CP1"...
  • Page 51 Appliance care en After around 3 hours, the appli- WARNING ance pauses the appliance care Risk of injury! programme and the remaining pro- The use of non-original spare parts gramme duration flashes on the and non-original accessories is dan- display. gerous. Pull out the condensation con- Only use the manufacturer's ori- ▶...
  • Page 52: Cleaning And Servicing

    en Cleaning and servicing Put the appliance into standby Pull out the filter. mode. → "Put the appliance into standby mode", Page 37 Cleaning and servicing 19 Cleaning and servi- cing To keep your appliance working effi- Cleaning and servicing ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
  • Page 53: Condensation Container Filter

    Cleaning and servicing en Empty the condensation container. ATTENTION! Hard or rough objects may damage → "Emptying the condensation the moisture sensor. container", Page 39 Do not use hard or rough objects, ▶ abrasive cleaning products or steel wool for cleaning. Note: If you do not clean the appli- ance as described, the appliance's functionality may be impaired.
  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 20 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting 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 ▶...
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not There has been a power cut. working. Check whether the lighting in your room or other ▶ appliances are working. Appliance paused, but Cooling process active. the drum is rotating. Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
  • Page 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting ⁠ and programme Water drain hose is not connected correctly. terminated. Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor- ▶ rectly. → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 Water drain hose is blocked. Rinse the water drain hose with tap water. ▶...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too Insufficient air circulation at the appliance's installation long. location. Ventilate the appliance's installation location. ▶ Insufficient condensation for the automatic self-clean- ing when permanently using the crease-removal func- tion. The appliance's ventilation opening is blocked. Ensure that the ventilation opening of the appliance ▶...
  • Page 58 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the damp. drying programme has finished. Spread the items of laundry for cooling. Unsuitable dryness level set. → "Changing the dryness level", Page 31. ▶...
  • Page 59: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Ensure that you do not bend the Transportation, storage and disposal 21 Transportation, stor- water drain hose. age and disposal Empty the condensation container → Page 39. Transportation, storage and disposal Insert the condensation container 21.1 Preparing the appliance → Page 40. for transportation Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply.
  • Page 60: Customer Service

    en Customer Service Dispose of the appliance in an en- The contact details for Customer Ser- vironmentally friendly manner. vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our Information about current disposal website. methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.
  • Page 61: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en Consumption values 23 Consumption values The Cottons Eco ⁠ programme The actual values may deviate from Consumption values (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...
  • Page 62: Technical Data

    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) Cottons + ⁠ Iron 12.0 1400 2:38 0.81 Cottons + ⁠ Iron 12.0 1400 1:40...
  • Page 63: Declaration Of Conformity

    Home Connect functionality is in compliance with relevant statutory requirements. A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found online at siemens- home.bsh-group.com/uk/ among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance. Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area...
  • Page 64 en Declaration of Conformity UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 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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