Siemens WG44G2AXES User Manual And Installation Instructions

Siemens WG44G2AXES User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WG44G2AXES 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 ........   23 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 9 Programmes .......    25 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 10 Accessories......
  • Page 3 15 Intelligent dosing system ..   33 15.1 Starting the programme with intelligent dosing sys- tem ......... 33 15.2 Filling the dispensers ..... 33 15.3 Basic dosage ...... 34 16 Basic settings......   35 16.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 35 16.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 36 17 Cleaning and servicing ....
  • 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! 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.
  • 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. ▶...
  • 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 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 valve housing ▶ 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- 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 cleaning products with Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ a high alcohol content. lightly and normally soiled laundry. Do not use hard scouring pads or ▶ a At lower temperatures, the appli- cleaning sponges.
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection erate properly, or this may result in 3.3 Energy saving mode material damage or damage to the If you do not use the appliance for an appliance. extended period, it automatically Do not operate the appliance with ▶ switches to energy-saving mode.
  • 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 WARNING Risk of electric shock! The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous. Do not immerse the electrical ▶...
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en ATTENTION! 4.6 Aligning the appliance When draining, the water outlet hose In order to reduce noise and vibra- is subject to water pressure and may tion and to prevent the appliance come loose from the installed con- from moving, align the appliance cor- nection point.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply with the local legal provisions and safety regulations, and should in-...
  • 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 38 Door...
  • Page 18: Detergent Drawer

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Manual dosing compartment : Dispenser for fabric softener : Dispenser for detergent 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. Programmes → Page 25 Programme selector → Page 30...
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    first time en Add washing powder to the first time 6 Before using for the manual dosing compartment. first time 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. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
  • 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 23 9,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load...
  • Page 21 Display en display Designation More information 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 en Display display Designation More information 50 ml Basic dosage Basic dosage for detergent or fabric softener. → "Basic dosage", Page 34 Door ¡ Lights up: The door is locked and can- not be opened. ¡ Flashes: The door is not closed prop- erly.
  • Page 23: Buttons

    Buttons en 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information inicio pausa + ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- carga (Start/Re- gramme. ¡ Cancel load/Pause) ¡ Pause ⁠   varioSpeed ¡...
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection More information ⁠   prelav. (Pre- ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. wash) for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ Deactivate Note: If the intelligent dosing system is activated, the detergent will be dis- pensed automatically for the prewash and the main wash.
  • Page 25: Programmes

    Programmes en 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) algodón / al- Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen godão or blended fabrics. (Cottons) Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate ⁠...
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm delicado/seda Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- (Delicate/Silk) 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.
  • Page 27 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) The degree of soiling and the type of fabric are automatically detected. The washing process is ad- apted. Note: The temperature and spin speed cannot be adjusted in this programme and are set automatic- ally. The maximum temperature is 30 °C.
  • Page 28: Laundry

    en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) express 15'/30' Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- (Rapid 15'/30') ded fabrics. Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry. The programme duration is approx. 30 minutes. If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate ⁠...
  • Page 29: Preparing The Laundry

    – Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of hooks and eyes – Tie cloth belts, apron strings, contents or on www.siemens- etc. together or use a laundry home.bsh-group.com . bag. 11.1 Preparing the laundry –...
  • Page 30: 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 a An audible function test is carried → Page 4 and preventing material...
  • Page 31: Loading Laundry

    operation en ¡ The setting is saved if you activate 13.6 Starting the programme or deactivate the intelligent dosing Requirement: A programme has system. been set. → "Setting a programme", Page 30 13.4 Loading laundry Press inicio pausa + carga. ▶ Note: To prevent creasing, note the a The drum rotates and load detec- maximum load for the programmes.
  • Page 32: Cancelling The Programme

    en Childproof lock Open the appliance door. Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- move any foreign objects. Add or remove laundry. Close the appliance door. Press inicio pausa + carga. 13.9 Cancelling the pro- gramme Press inicio pausa + carga. Open the appliance door. The appliance door remains locked for safety reasons if the temperature and water levels are...
  • Page 33: Intelligent Dosing System

    Intelligent dosing system en Requirements 15 Intelligent dosing sys- ¡ The laundry is prepared. → "Preparing the laundry", Page 29 ¡ The laundry is sorted. The optimum quantities of liquid de- ¡ The laundry is placed in the appli- tergent and fabric softener are dis- ance.
  • Page 34: Basic Dosage

    en Intelligent dosing system Pull out the detergent drawer. 15.3 Basic dosage Open the dispenser cover. The basic dosage depends on the manufacturer's instructions for the de- tergent, the water hardness and the degree of soiling of the laundry. Always set a basic dosage that cor- responds to the dosage for a stand- ard load of 4.5 kg.
  • Page 35: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 16.1 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.
  • Page 36: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Note: You can find further information Switch off the appliance. in the digital instruction manual by → "Switching off the appliance", scanning the QR code in the table of Page 32 contents or on www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com . Pull out the detergent drawer.
  • Page 37 Cleaning and servicing en Press down on the insert and re- Empty the detergent drawer. move the detergent drawer. Clean the pump unit with a damp Remove the pump unit. cloth. Unclip the detergent drawer cover Clean the detergent drawer and and remove it.
  • Page 38: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply. Open and remove the service flap. Slide a sufficiently large container under the opening. Clean the housing of the detergent drawer in the appliance. Take the drain hose out of the holder.
  • Page 39 Cleaning and servicing en Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- Requirement: The drain pump is ures, the detergent solution gets empty. → Page 38 hot. Since water may remain in the Do not touch the hot detergent ▶...
  • Page 40 en Cleaning and servicing Insert the pump cap. Before the next wash Ensure that the parts of the To prevent unused detergent from ‒ pump cap are correctly as- flowing straight into the outlet in the sembled. next wash, run the programme after you have emptied the drain pump.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 18 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 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Unapproved extension installed on the water drain hose. 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 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -10" and/or First wait approx. 5 minutes until the drain process ends. To reset the error message, switch the appliance off. Switch the appliance back on. If the error message is displayed again, call cus- tomer service.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting All other error codes. Malfunction Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 53 "E:30/-20" Solenoid valve defective. Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 53 Detergent dosage is too high. If you dose manually, reduce the amount of deter- ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Clean the pump unit. not start. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 36 Switch the appliance on. If the display appears again after you clean the pump unit, call customer service. → "Customer Service", Page 53 Note: You can deactivate and manually dose the intel- ligent dosing system until the fault is rectified.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- If intelligent dosing is activated, reduce the basic ▶ ing. dosage → Page 34. If you dose manually, reduce the amount of deter- ▶ gent for the next washing cycle with the same load. Unapproved extension installed on the water drain hose.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if tion changes during foam build-up is too high. the wash cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ No water is visible in Water is below the visible area.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting 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 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 38 ▶ pump. Slurping, rhythmical The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is suction noise. pumped out.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the  programme.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Insufficient cleaning. Drain the dispenser. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 36 Clean the dispenser. Refill the dispenser. → "Filling the dispensers", Page 33 Unsuitable detergent added to the dispenser of the in- telligent dosing system. Check whether the detergent used is suitable. → "Detergents and care products", Page 30 Drain the dispenser.
  • Page 52: Emergency Release

    Note: You can find further information Page 12 and in the digital instruction manual by → "Starting an empty washing scanning the QR code in the table of cycle", Page 19. contents or on www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com . Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose.
  • Page 53: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    Customer Service en 19.4 Disposing of old appli- 20 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 54: Aqua-Stop Guarantee

    en Customer Service Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly. 20.2 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 55: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 21 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. The automatic dosing function has been deactivated for this pur- pose.
  • Page 56: Technical Data

    en  Technical data You can find more information about 22  Technical data your model online at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/ . This web address is linked to the official EU Appliance height 84,8 cm EPREL product database. Please Appliance width 59,8 cm then follow the instructions on Appliance depth 59,0 cm searching for the model.
  • Page 60 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 *9001616754* 9001616754 (020322)

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