Siemens WQ45G2AFDN User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 WQ45G2AFDN 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......  25 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Changing the dryness level.. 25 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Adjusting the dryness level .. 25 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9 Programmes ......  26 1.4 Safe installation ......
  • Page 3 15 Basic settings......  37 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 37 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 38 16 Appliance care ......  38 16.1 Preparing for appliance care ........ 38 16.2 Calling up the appliance care programme.... 39 16.3 Running the basic appli- ance care programme ..
  • 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 After drying, clean the fluff filter 4.2 Scope of delivery → Page 31. After unpacking all parts, check for a If the fluff filter is dirty, this reduces any damage in transit and complete- the air flow in the appliance, ex- ness of the delivery.
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en 4.3 Requirements for the in- Installation loca- Requirements tion stallation location In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- ATTENTION! stack ginal connection If the appliance is tilted at an angle set from the greater than 40°, residual water may dryer manufac- leak out of the appliance and cause turer when set-...
  • 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 34. → Page 33. 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 29 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: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 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 18: Wool Basket

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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. Programmes → Page 26 Programme selector → Page 30...
  • Page 19: Display

    Display en Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. 1:25 The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 27 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
  • Page 20 en Display Display Description The dryness level is activated. → "Buttons", Page 22 The adjusted dryness level is activated. → "Dryness level", Page 25 The crease-reduction function is activated. → "Buttons", Page 23 Gentle drying is activated for delicate fabrics. → "Buttons", Page 23 4.5 kg Half load is activated. → "Buttons", Page 24 Quiet drying with no signal tones is activated.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Description Program end Programme status Example...
  • Page 22: Buttons

    en Buttons Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Buttons Button Selection Description Start/Reload Start Start, cancel or pause ¡ the programme. Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the ¡ childproof lock. Deactivate ¡...
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection Description Cupboard Dry Cupboard Dry Selecting Cupboard ¡ ¡ Dry activates the dry- ¡ ness level. ¡ The dryness level ¡ defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends. → "Dryness level", Page 25 The dryness level can ¡...
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection Description Ready In Programme end time Set the programme ¡ ¡ end time. Programme duration ¡ The programme dura- tion is already in- cluded in the set num- ber of hours. Once the programme has started, the pro- gramme duration is displayed.
  • Page 25: 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 Cupboard Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry.
  • Page 26: 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 27: Timed Programmes

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Pillows Dry pillows stuffed with down or synthetic One pillow fibres. Note: Once the programme has ended, shake the pillows to distribute the stuffing and eliminate any pockets of moisture. Shirts Suitable for shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fab- rics.
  • Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: This programme is suitable for dry- ing using the wool basket. → "Wool basket", Page 34...
  • Page 29: 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 49. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WZ27410 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 30: Laundry

    en Laundry 12.2 Setting a programme Laundry 11 Laundry Turn the programme selector and Laundry set the required programme. 11.1 Preparing the laundry → "Programmes", Page 26 If required, adjust the programme ATTENTION! settings. Objects remaining in the laundry may → "Adjusting the programme set- damage the laundry and the drum. tings", Page 30 Remove all items from any pock- ▶...
  • Page 31: Adding Laundry

    Basic operation en The display shows the programme 12.10 Fluff filter duration or the programme end During drying, fluff from the laundry is time. collected in the fluff filter. The fluff fil- After the programme has ended, ter protects the appliance from fluff. the display shows: "End"...
  • Page 32 en Basic operation Remove the fluff from the recess. Remove the fluff. Ensure that no fluff falls into the air Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly channel. under warm, running water and Disconnect the two-part fluff filter. then dry them off. Open the two fluff filters.
  • Page 33: Condensation Container

    Basic operation en Insert the two-part fluff filter. Pull out the condensation con- tainer, keeping it level. Close the door. Empty the condensation container. 12.11 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 34: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock Inserting the condensation Wool basket 14 Wool basket container Push the condensation container Use the wool basket to gently dry ▶ Wool basket in as far as it will go. delicate fabrics, soft toys or sports shoes in a stationary position. Note: You can order this optional → "Accessories", Page 29 from our customer service.
  • Page 35: Starting A Programme With The Wool Basket

    Wool basket en 14.2 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 36 en Wool basket Example Pullover Sports shoes Lift the tongues of the shoes. Remove the in- soles or heel cushions. Place a rolled-up hand towel in the wool basket to create an in- clined surface. Place the shoes on the towel with the heels facing down.
  • Page 37: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 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 38: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    en Appliance care Requirements 15.2 Changing the basic set- The drum is empty. ¡ tings The appliance is switched off. ¡ Set the programme selector to po- Clean the fluff filter. sition 1. → "Cleaning the fluff filter", Page 31 Pull out the condensation con- tainer horizontally and empty it.
  • Page 39: Calling Up The Appliance Care Programme

    Appliance care en Clean the filter in the condensation After a lengthy period of use, the ¡ container. appliance reminds you to run the basic appliance care programme. Before the programme starts or 16.2 Calling up the appliance after the programme has ended, care programme the display shows the notification "CrE"...
  • Page 40: Running The Intensive Appli- Ance Care Programme

    en Appliance care Insert the condensation container Press ⁠ . so that it locks into place. "CP2"  and the programme dura- Switch off the appliance. tion alternate on the display. → "Switching off the appliance", ATTENTION! The functionality of Page 31 the appliance may be impaired if you use the wrong quantity of fab- 16.4 Running the intensive ric softener, detergent, care...
  • Page 41: Cleaning And Servicing

    Cleaning and servicing en Insert the condensation container Remove all de- Fresh deposits so that it locks into place. tergent residue, are easier to re- Press Start/Reload . spray residue or move without other residues leaving any The appliance care programme immediately.
  • Page 42: Condensation Container Filter

    en Cleaning and servicing Clean the moisture sensor with a Remove the filter. sponge. Clean the filter under warm, run- ning water or in the dishwasher. 17.3 Condensation container Slide in the filter as far as it will go. filter During drying, fluff from the laundry gets into the condensation.
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 18 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 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance paused, but Cooling process active. the drum is rotating. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Creasing. The load is too large. Observe the maximum load capacity of the ▶ → "Programmes", Page 26. The laundry lies in the drum for too long after drying. Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the drying programme has finished.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Condensation in the Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor- ▶ condensation tank rectly. even though the water → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 drain hose is connec- ted. The programme does Childproof lock is activated. not start.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Automatic self-cleaning function rinses the appliance's heat exchanger. Not a fault. Do not pull out the condensation tank. Do not cancel the programme. Water is leaking from Appliance is not correctly aligned. the appliance. → "Aligning the appliance", Page 16 ▶...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Odours have formed Stubborn dirt in the appliance or an extended appli- in the appliance. ance downtime of more than one month. Run the intensive appliance care programme. ▶ → "Appliance care", Page 38...
  • Page 48: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Empty the condensation container Transportation, storage and disposal 19 Transportation, stor- → Page 33. age and disposal Insert the condensation container → Page 34. Transportation, storage and disposal Disconnect the appliance's mains 19.1 Preparing the appliance plug from the power supply. for transportation The appliance is now ready to be transported.
  • Page 49: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Information about current disposal 20.1 Product number (E-Nr.) methods are available from your and production number specialist dealer or local authority. (FD) This appliance is la- You can find the product number (E- belled in accordance Nr.) and the production number (FD) with European Directive on the appliance's rating plate.
  • Page 50 en Consumption values Consumption values 21 Consumption values ⁠ Cotton 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 51: Technical Data

    Technical data en 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) Cotton + Iron Dry 12.0 1400 1:12 0.70 Cotton + Iron Dry 12.0 1000 2:07 1.49...
  • Page 52 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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