Siemens WG44G2MEDN User Manual And Installation Instructions

Siemens WG44G2MEDN User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WG44G2MEDN 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 7 Display ........   20 1.1 General information.... 4 8 Buttons ........   22 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 9 Programmes .......    24 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 10 Accessories......
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   32 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 32 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 32 15 Basic settings......   32 16 Cleaning and servicing ....    32 16.1 Cleaning the drum.... 32 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 33 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump.. 33 16.4 Cleaning the intake open- ing in the rubber gasket .. 36 17 Troubleshooting.......
  • 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. ▶...
  • 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.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
  • 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 Follow these instructions to avoid ma- 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 28 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 ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. hoses between Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the wall and the ance anywhere that is liable to ex- appliance.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Remove the power cable from the Press down on the 4 cover caps. holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Remove the 4 sleeves. Connecting the water inlet hose Connect the water inlet hose. Put on the 4 cover caps. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4").
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en When connecting to a 21 mm = ½" Sink Fix and secure tap, first fit the adapter with a seal- the water outlet ing washer. hose with an el- → Page 28. Plastic pipe with Fix and secure rubber sleeve or the water outlet gully hose with an el-...
  • Page 16: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    en Installation and connection 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 49. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
  • 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 pump → Page 33 Door Detergent drawer → Page 18...
  • Page 18: Detergent Drawer

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 30 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    first time en Start the first wash cycle or set the first time 6 Before using for the programme selector to to switch off the appliance. first time → "Basic operation", Page 29 Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory.
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining 10  "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 22 9,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load...
  • Page 21 Display en display Designation More information Wash Programme status Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status 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 32 Crease-reduction...
  • Page 22: Buttons

    en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 24. Button Selection More information (Start/Reload/ ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- Pause) gramme.
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection More information ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a washing pro- (Water & Rinse gramme with more water and an addi- ¡ Deactivate Plus) tional rinse cycle. Recommended for particularly sensit- ive skin or in regions with very soft water.
  • Page 24: Programmes

    en Programmes 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cotton Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Delicate/Silk Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag. Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: Once the set temperature has been reached, it remains constant throughout the entire washing process. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Outdoor/Water- Wash all-weather and outdoor clothing with mem- proofing brane technology and water-resistant equipment. Suitable for washing and then waterproofing.
  • Page 27: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Do not use liquid detergent or detergent that is in- tended for woollens or delicates. Note: The drum cleaning indicator will flash to re- mind you if you have not used a programme at 60 °C or higher for a long time. Super 15'/30' Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- ded fabrics.
  • Page 28: Preparing The Laundry

    QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemens- – Remove curtain hooks and lead strips or use a mesh laundry home.bsh-group.com .
  • Page 29: Detergents And Care

    ¡ You can find further information in → "Installation and connection", the digital instruction manual by Page 12 scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemens- Turn the programme selector to a ▶ home.bsh-group.com . programme. ¡ Observe the information on safety Note: The lighting for the drum goes...
  • Page 30: Inserting The Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent

    en operation Ensure that there is no laundry Slide the measuring aid forwards. trapped in the door. 13.5 Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent If you order the measuring aid as an accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid. Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer.
  • Page 31: Starting The Programme

    operation en Open the appliance door. 13.8 Starting the programme The appliance door remains Note: If you want to change the time locked for safety reasons if the until the programme ends, set the temperature and water levels are "Ready in" time first. high.
  • Page 32: Childproof Lock

    Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com . 16 Cleaning and servi- Leave the appliance door and de- cing tergent drawer open so that resid- ual water can evaporate.
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Detergent Drawer

    Cleaning and servicing en Fit the insert and click it into place. 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Pull out the insert upwards. Push in the detergent drawer.
  • Page 34 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 35 Cleaning and servicing en Ensure that both impellers can Cleaning the drain pump turn. Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 33 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 36: Cleaning The Intake Opening In The Rubber Gasket

    en Cleaning and servicing Insert and close the service flap. 16.4 Cleaning the intake opening in the rubber gasket Regularly check the intake opening in the rubber gasket for any block- ages and clean the intake opening. Open the appliance door. Remove any blockages from the intake opening.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 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 ▶...
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 14 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -10" and/or If the error message is displayed again, call cus- tomer service. → "Customer Service", Page 47 lights up. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped. ▶ → "Cancelling the programme", Page 31 ▶...
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Close the door. not start. Press to start the programme. Childproof lock is activated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 ▶ is activated. Check whether is activated. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 22 Laundry is caught in the door. Open the door again.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of ▶ ing. 1 metre. Pump cover is not correctly assembled. Correctly assemble the pump cover. ▶ Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶...
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an tion changes during imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. the wash cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶ reached. type of fabric. Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶...
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The spin speed is too high. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a lower ▶ spin speed. The load is too large. The next time you run a wash cycle, reduce the ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Start the Spin programme. ▶ satisfactory. The laun- dry is too wet/too damp. Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the damp washing. that deposit on the laundry. Start the Rinse programme. ▶...
  • Page 46: Emergency Release

    Note: You can find further information → "Before using for the first time", in the digital instruction manual by Page 19. scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com . Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose.
  • Page 47: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    Customer Service en 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Valuable raw materials can be re- unable to rectify faults on the appli- used by recycling. ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- WARNING tomer Service.
  • Page 48 en Customer Service Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
  • Page 49: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 20 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 indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Programme Load Pro-...
  • Page 50 en  Technical data Power consump- ¡ Off mode: tion 0,10 W ¡ Left-on mode: 0,50 W Water pressure ¡ Minimum: 100 kPa (1 bar) ¡ Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bar) Length of the wa- 150 cm ter inlet hose Length of the wa- 150 cm ter outlet hose Length of the 210 cm power cord...
  • Page 52 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 *9001648236* 9001648236 (020222)

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