Siemens WG44G2F0DN User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 WG44G2F0DN Washing machine 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

    Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 11 Laundry........  29 1.1 General information.... 4 11.1 Preparing the laundry ....  29 1.2 Intended use...... 4 12 Detergents and care 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 products ........  30 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 13 Basic operation .......  30 1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten- 13.1 Switching on the appliance ...
  • Page 3 17 Programme counter ....  36 17.1 Calling up the programme counter ........ 36 18 Cleaning and servicing ...  36 18.1 Cleaning the drum.... 36 18.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 37 18.3 Cleaning the drain pump.. 38 19 Troubleshooting......  42 19.1 Emergency release .... 53 20 Transportation, storage and disposal ........  53 20.1 Removing the appliance ..
  • 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 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. Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the connec- ▶...
  • 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 ▶...
  • 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 WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its ▶ features. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained ▶ specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶...
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. damage Ensure that the water pressure in ▶ the water supply system is at least Preventing material damage ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Set the maximum spin speed if you Environmental protection and saving energy 3 Environmental protec- want to dry the laundry in the tumble tion and saving energy dryer afterwards. a The drier the laundry, the shorter Environmental protection and saving energy the programme duration when dry- 3.1 Disposing of packaging...
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 29 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order.
  • 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. power cord or Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the hoses ance anywhere that is liable to ex- between the wall...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all of Put on the 4 cover caps. the screws for the 4 transit bolts using a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder. Note: To install the transit bolts to transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- Remove the 4 sleeves.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Siphon Secure the con- tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el- bow. → "Accessories", Page 29 When connecting to a 21 mm = ½" Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap, first fit the adapter with a seal-...
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten 4.6 Aligning the appliance the lock nuts against the housing In order to reduce noise and vibra- until they are hand-tight. tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
  • 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: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Manual dosing compartment : Dispenser for fabric softener : Dispenser for liquid deter- gent 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

    Before using for the first time en Add washing powder containing Before using for the first time 6 Before using for the oxygen bleach to the manual dos- ing compartment. first time Prepare the appliance for use. Before using for the first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor-...
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display Display 7 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. Program end time → "Buttons", Page 23 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Description Wash Programme status Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status Program end Programme status Steaming Programme status Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appli- ¡ ance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 The crease-reduction function is activated.
  • Page 22 en Display Display Description Lights up: The intelligent dosing system for fabric ¡ softener is activated. Flashes: The fill level of the dispenser is below the min- ¡ imum level. → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 32 (fabric softener) 50 ml Basic dosage for detergent or fabric softener. → "Basic dosage", Page 34 ⁠...
  • Page 23: Buttons

    Buttons en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons Button Selection More information (Start/Reload) Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- ¡ gramme. Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- ¡...
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection More information Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. ¡ (Prewash) 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. If the intelligent dosing system is de- activated, place the detergent directly in the drum for the prewash and into...
  • Page 25: Programmes

    Programmes en Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Bomuld Wash hard-wearing items made of cotton, linen or (Cotton) blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Programme setting: Max.
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1400 rpm ¡ Finvask/Silke 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: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Outdoor Im- Wash all-weather and outdoor clothing with mem- prægnering brane technology and water-resistant equipment. (Functional Tex- Suitable for washing and then waterproofing. tiles/Water- Use a detergent for outdoor fabrics. proofing) Use a waterproofing agent that is suitable for ma- chine-washing.
  • Page 28 en Programmes 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 29: Preparing The Laundry

    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 54. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WZ10131 tension or AquaStop (approx.
  • Page 30: Detergents And Care

    en Detergents and care products 13.2 Setting a programme Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care products Turn the programme selector and set the required programme. The manufacturer's instructions for Detergents and care products → "Programmes", Page 25 use and dosage can be found on the If required, adjust the programme packaging.
  • Page 31: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    Basic operation en Note: If you want to add laundry, 13.5 Adding detergent and follow the instructions on the dis- care product play. → "Display", Page 22 For programmes in which intelligent dosing is not possible or desirable, Open the door. you can add detergent manually. Add or remove laundry.
  • Page 32: Unloading The Laundry

    en Childproof lock 13.10 Unloading the laundry 14.2 Deactivating the child- proof lock Open the door. Remove the laundry from the Requirement: To deactivate the drum. childproof lock, the appliance must be switched on. 13.11 Switching off the appli- Press and hold the two ⁠   3s but- ▶...
  • Page 33: Filling The Dispensers

    Intelligent dosing system en retained even after the appliance 15.2 Filling the dispensers has been switched off. If you want to use the intelligent dos- → "Buttons", Page 23 ing system or if the appliance dis- Pour detergent or fabric softener ¡ plays a notification during operation into the compartment for manual of the appliance, fill the dispensers.
  • Page 34: Basic Dosage

    en Intelligent dosing system Pour liquid detergent and fabric To adjust the basic dosage for softener into the relevant dis- press . pensers. To adjust the setting, press . → "Detergent drawer", Page 17 To end the setting process, wait briefly. Do not exceed the marking for the maximum fill level when filling.
  • Page 35: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en Basic settings 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 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

    en Programme counter 16.2 Changing the basic set- Cleaning and servicing 18 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Set the programme selector to po- To keep your appliance working effi- sition 1. Cleaning and servicing ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 18.1 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Risk of injury!
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Detergent Drawer

    Cleaning and servicing en Remove the pump unit. 18.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer If you want to replace the liquid de- tergent or fabric softener in the dis- penser with another product or if the detergent drawer is dirty, clean the detergent dispenser. ATTENTION! The pump unit contains electrical components.
  • Page 38: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing Clean the pump unit with a damp cloth. Clean the housing of the detergent drawer in the appliance. Clean the detergent drawer and the cover with a soft, damp cloth or hand shower. Push in the detergent drawer. 18.3 Cleaning the drain pump Dry the detergent drawer, cover Clean the drain pump regularly, at...
  • Page 39 Cleaning and servicing en Open and remove the mainten- CAUTION - Risk of scalding! ance flap. 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 40 en Cleaning and servicing Insert the pump cap. Cleaning the drain pump Ensure that the parts of the Requirement: The drain pump is ‒ pump cap are correctly as- empty. → Page 38 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
  • Page 41 Cleaning and servicing en Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run a suitable programme for draining after you have emptied the drain pump. Open the water tap. Insert the mains plug. Switch on the appliance.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 19 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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the compartment for manual dosing (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting 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 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30/-20" Additional water is added. Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it ▶ is operating. Solenoid valve defective. Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 54 All other error codes. Malfunction Switch the appliance off and then on again.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Switch off the appliance. not start. Clean the pump unit. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 37 Switch the appliance on. If the display appears again after cleaning the pump unit, or the programme cannot be started, call customer service.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en 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 48 en Troubleshooting 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 49 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 50 en Troubleshooting 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 51 Troubleshooting en 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 Centrifugering programme.
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Insufficient cleaning. Drain the dispenser. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 37 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 53: Emergency Release

    Transportation, storage and disposal en 19.1 Emergency release 20.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 38 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 54: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    en Customer Service 20.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 21 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Customer Service Valuable raw materials can be re- according to the corresponding Eco- used by recycling. design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at WARNING least 10 years from the date on Risk of harm to health!
  • Page 55: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en Consumption values 22 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Consumption values 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.
  • Page 56 en Technical data Mains voltage 220-240 V, 50 Hz Minimum in- 10 A stallation protec- tion Nominal power 2300 W Power consump- Off mode: ¡ tion 0.15 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-...
  • Page 60 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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