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- Page 1 Washing machine WG44A2UGHK 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 10 Before using for the first time........ 32 1.1 General information.... 4 10.1 Starting an empty washing 1.2 Intended use....... 4 cycle ........ 32 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........ 33 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11.1 Preparing the laundry ..... 33 1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten-... - Page 3 14 Childproof lock...... 40 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 40 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 40 15 Basic settings...... 41 15.1 Overview of basic settings .. 41 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 42 16 Cleaning and servicing .... 42 16.1 Tips on appliance care... 42 16.2 Cleaning the drum.... 42 16.3 Cleaning the detergent...
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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. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡... -
Page 5: Safe Installation
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper 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. - 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. ▶...
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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 unplug the appliance at the mains. - 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.
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Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance
Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of chemical burns! If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance. Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation. ▶ Rinse eyes and/or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products. -
Page 10: Preventing Material Damage
en Preventing material damage Make sure that the valve housing ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its sur- damage roundings and is not subjected to any external forces. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage Ensure that the inner diameter of terial damage and damage to the ap-... -
Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy
Environmental protection and saving energy en Do not use hard scouring pads or Add → Page 35 detergent based on ▶ cleaning sponges. the laundry's degree of soiling. Clean the appliance with nothing ▶ a For light to normal soiling, a smal- but water and a soft, damp cloth. ler amount of detergent is suffi- Remove all detergent residue, ▶... -
Page 12: Energy Saving Mode
en Installation and connection ATTENTION! 3.3 Energy saving mode Objects remaining in the drum that If you do not use the appliance for an are not designed for operation with extended period, it automatically the appliance may cause material switches to energy-saving mode. All damage and damage to the appli- displays go out and Start/Reload ... -
Page 13: Contents Of Package
Installation and connection en 4.2 Contents of package After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery. Washing machine WARNING Risk of electric shock! Accompanying documents The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous. Elbow for fixing the water out- Do not operate the appliance ▶... -
Page 14: Removing The Transit Bolts
en Installation and connection ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If the appliance is installed in areas tion exposed to frost or outdoors, frozen On a wall Do not trap the residual water may damage the appli- hoses between ance and frozen hoses may crack or the wall and the split. -
Page 15: Connecting The Appliance
Installation and connection en Unscrew and remove all four Put on the four cover caps. screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the four cover caps. Pull the power cord out of the holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Remove the four sleeves. -
Page 16: Aligning The Appliance
en Installation and connection Connect the water inlet hose to a Drainage into a Fix and secure tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). washbasin the water outlet using an elbow. ¾˝ min. 10 mm Drainage into a Fix and secure plastic pipe with the water outlet min. -
Page 17: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply
Installation and connection en To align the appliance, turn the ap- The connection details of the appli- pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance can be found under Tech- ance is level using a spirit level. nical data → Page 60. Check the mains plug is inserted properly. - Page 18 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.
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Page 19: Familiarising Yourself With
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Detergent drawer Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡ Liquid starch ¡ Waterproofing agent Compartment I: ¡ Detergent for prewash ¡ Hygiene detergent 5.3 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. -
Page 20: Display
en Display Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed. - Page 21 Display en Display Designation Description End of pro- Programme status gramme Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 40 Blood The stain type is activated.
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Page 22: Buttons
en Buttons Buttons 7 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 24. Button Selection Description Start/Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. - Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection Description Spin Speed Basic settings Change the basic settings for the ap- pliance. → "Changing the basic settings", Page 42 Prewash ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ Deactivate Power Rinse ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate three additional rinse cycles.
- Page 24 en Programmes Less Ironing Soaking Prewash Spin Speed (Rinse Hold) Power Rinse Select varioSpeed Max. spin speed 1400 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
- Page 25 Programmes en Less Ironing Soaking Prewash Spin Speed (Rinse Hold) Power Rinse Select – varioSpeed Max. spin speed 1400 1200 1400 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
- Page 26 en Programmes – Less Ironing – Soaking – Prewash Spin Speed (Rinse Hold) – Power Rinse – Select – – varioSpeed Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
- Page 27 Programmes en – Less Ironing – – – Soaking – – – Prewash Spin Speed – – (Rinse Hold) – – Power Rinse – – – Select – – – varioSpeed Max. spin speed 1400 1400 1200 1200 (rpm) – – –...
- Page 28 en Programmes Less Ironing Soaking Prewash Spin Speed (Rinse Hold) Power Rinse Select varioSpeed Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
- Page 29 Programmes en – Less Ironing – Soaking – Prewash Spin Speed – (Rinse Hold) Power Rinse Select – varioSpeed Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
- Page 30 en Programmes Less Ironing Soaking Prewash Spin Speed (Rinse Hold) Power Rinse Select – – varioSpeed Max. spin speed 1400 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
- Page 31 Programmes en – Less Ironing – Soaking – Prewash Spin Speed (Rinse Hold) Power Rinse – Select varioSpeed Max. spin speed 1200 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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Page 32: Accessories
en Accessories Accessories 9 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Accessories Order number Water inlet hose exten- Extend the water inlet WZ10131 sion hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 Fixing brackets Improves the stability of WX975600 the appliance. -
Page 33: Laundry
Laundry en Pour washing powder into com- Laundry 11 Laundry partment II. Laundry 11.1 Preparing the laundry Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely. ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum. -
Page 34: Sorting Laundry
en Laundry Wash laundry of the same 11.2 Sorting laundry type of fabric and fibre to- Note: Please read the information in gether. the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing – Care symbols on the care labels material damage → Page 10 sections → Page 34 to ensure that you use the appliance –... -
Page 35: Detergents And Care
Detergents and care products en Notes Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care ¡ Only use liquid detergents that are self-flowing products ¡ Do not mix different liquid deter- gents Detergents and care products Note: Please read the information in ¡ Do not mix detergent and fabric the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing softener material damage → Page 10 sections... -
Page 36: Basic Operation
en Basic operation Water hardness Hardness range Total hardness in mmol/ German degrees in °dH soft (I) 0–1.5 0–8.4 medium (II) 1.5– 2.5 8.4–14 hard (III) over 2.5 over 14 Example of a manufacturer's instructions for detergent These example values refer to a standard load of 4–5 kg. -
Page 37: Adjusting The Programme Settings
Basic operation en 13.3 Adjusting the pro- 13.5 Using a measuring aid gramme settings for liquid detergent Requirement: A programme has If you order the measuring aid as an been set. accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid. → "Setting a programme", Page 36 Pull out the detergent drawer. Adjust the programme settings. -
Page 38: Use The Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent
en Basic operation Insert the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. 13.7 Adding detergent and care product Notes ¡ Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sec- tions to ensure that you use the appliance safely. ¡... -
Page 39: Cancelling The Pro- Gramme
Basic operation en Press Start/Reload 13.12 Unloading the laundry The appliance is paused and Note: Please read the information in checks whether it is possible to the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing add or remove laundry. Take note material damage → Page 10 sections of the programme status. to ensure that you use the appliance Add or remove laundry. -
Page 40: Childproof Lock
en Childproof lock Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- So that the programme currently move any foreign objects. running is not cancelled, the pro- gramme selector must be set to the initial programme. goes out in the display. Leave the door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate. -
Page 41: Basic Settings
Basic settings en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of basic settings Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance. Basic setting Programme posi- Value Description tion End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of 1 (quiet) -
Page 42: Changing The Basic Set- Tings
en Cleaning and servicing 15.2 Changing the basic set- Remove all de- Fresh deposits tergent residue, are easier to re- tings spray residue or move without Set the programme selector to po- other residues leaving any sition 1. immediately. residue. Keep the appli- This allows the ance door and residual water to... -
Page 43: Descaling
Cleaning and servicing en Press down on the insert and re- Fit the insert and lock it into place. move the detergent drawer. Cleaning the opening for the deter- Press out the insert upwards from gent drawer. below. Push in the detergent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and 16.4 Descaling... -
Page 44: Cleaning The Drain Pump
en Cleaning and servicing Slide a sufficiently large receptacle 16.5 Cleaning the drain pump under the opening. Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely. - Page 45 Cleaning and servicing en Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- Note: Please read the information in ures, the detergent solution gets the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing hot. material damage → Page 10 sections Do not touch the hot detergent to ensure that you use the appliance ▶...
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Page 46: Cleaning The Intake Opening In The Rubber Gasket
en Cleaning and servicing Ensure that both impellers can Insert the maintenance flap and turn. lock it into place. Insert the pump cap. Close the maintenance flap. Ensure that the parts of the ‒ 16.6 Cleaning the intake pump cap are correctly as- sembled. -
Page 47: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter
Cleaning and servicing en Disconnect the appliance's mains 16.8 Cleaning the water inlet plug from the power supply. filter Loosen the hose clamp and care- fully remove the water outlet hose. Emptying the water inlet hose In order to clean the filter, first empty the water inlet hose. - Page 48 en Cleaning and servicing Clean the filter with a small brush. Connect the water inlet hose and check for leaks.
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Page 49: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 17 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 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -25 / -26" Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 44 ▶ "E:38 / -25 / -26" Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 42 ▶ if the fault is displayed again, → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 44 ▶...
- Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. Open the door again. Remove any trapped laundry. Close the door. Press Start/Reload to start the programme. flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. Press Start/Reload to start the programme. All other error codes. Malfunction Call the after-sales service.
- Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The door cannot → "Cancelling the programme", Page 39 ▶ be opened. Water level is too high. Start the Drain programme. ▶ Power failure. Open the door using the emergency release. ▶ → "Emergency release", Page 57 The water is not drain- Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked.
- Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is not flowing Turn on the tap. ▶ in. Detergent is not The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. being dispensed. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or ▶ jammed. The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times.
- Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Drum does not turn, Load detection is active. water does not flow in. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: The load detection can take up to two minutes. Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶...
- Page 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during Appliance is not correctly aligned. the spin cycle. Aligning the appliance ▶ The appliance feet are not fixed. Secure the appliance feet. Aligning the appliance ▶ Transit bolts have not been removed. Removing the transit bolts ▶...
- 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.
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Page 57: Transportation, Storage And Disposal
Transportation, storage and disposal en Drain the remaining detergent 17.1 Emergency release solution. Releasing the door → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 44 Requirement: The drain pump is Detach the hoses. empty. → Page 44 ATTENTION! Escaping water may 18.2 Inserting the transit cause material damage. bolts Do not open the door if you can ▶... -
Page 58: Using The Appliance Again
en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert all screws into the four 18.4 Disposing of old appli- transit bolts and tighten slightly. ance Valuable raw materials can be re- used by recycling. WARNING Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk. -
Page 59: Customer Service
Customer Service en Make a note of your appliance's de- Customer Service 19 Customer Service tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service quickly. unable to rectify faults on the appli- ance yourself or if your appliance 19.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee needs to be repaired, contact Cus-... - Page 60 en Consumption values Consumption values 20 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. Consumption values The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.
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Page 61: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications en Length of the wa- 150 cm ter inlet hose Length of the wa- 150 cm ter outlet hose Length of the 160 cm power cord Depending on the appliance spe- cifications... - Page 64 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG *9001579865* 9001579865 (010210)