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Washing machine WG54G201GB 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...
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: ¡...
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.
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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. ▶...
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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...
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 29 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.
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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.
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").
Installation and connection en Water outlet connection types 4.6 Aligning the appliance This information is intended to help In order to reduce noise and vibra- you to connect this appliance to the tion and to prevent the appliance water outlet. from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
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-...
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 34 Door Detergent drawer → Page 18...
first time en Pour standard washing powder first time 6 Before using for the into compartment II. 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.
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 "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 23 10,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load...
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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...
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en Display display Designation More information Door ¡ Lights up: The door is locked and can- not be opened. ¡ Flashes: The door is not closed prop- erly. ¡ Off: The door is unlocked and can be opened. ¡ No water pressure. ¡...
Buttons en 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 25. Button Selection More information Start/Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
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en Buttons Button Selection More information The laundry is damp enough after washing that it needs to be hung out on a washing line.
Programmes en 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen 10,0 or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate vario Speed.
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en Programmes 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.
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Shirts Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made from cot- ton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Tip: In order to avoid creasing in your laundry, you can activate Less Ironing. The laundry is only given a short spin and can be removed while still drip- ping wet.
en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) 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. Rapid 15' / 30' Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- ded fabrics.
– 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 –...
Notes ted. ¡ More detailed instructions for use → "Installation and connection", can be found on www.siemens- Page 12 home.bsh-group.com or by scan- ning the QR code on the title page Turn the programme selector to a ▶...
operation en Requirement: The laundry is pre- The appliance pauses. pared. appears, it is not pos- Note: If → "Laundry", Page 29 sible to add laundry. Open the door. When goes out, it is possible to Make sure that the drum is empty. add laundry. Place the laundry in the drum.
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...
Cleaning and servicing en Run the Drum Clean programme Clean the detergent drawer and in- ▶ without laundry and using all-pur- sert with water and a brush, and pose washing powder. then dry them. 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer.
en Cleaning and servicing Take the drain hose out of the 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump holder. Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Turn off the water tap. Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply.
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Cleaning and servicing en Insert the drain hose into the Clean the interior, the thread on holder. the pump cap and the pump hous- ing. Cleaning the drain pump The pump cap is comprised of two parts which can be taken apart for Requirement: The drain pump is cleaning.
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en Cleaning and servicing Screw the pump cap as far as it will go. 90° The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. Insert and close the service flap. Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run the Drain programme after you have emptied the drain...
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 ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" 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 ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting flashes. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. lights up. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped. ▶ → "Cancelling the programme", Page 31 ▶ Water level is too high. Select a suitable programme for draining.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Close the door. not start. Press Start/Reload to start the programme. Childproof lock is activated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 ▶ Ready in is activated. Check whether Ready in is activated. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 23 Laundry is caught in the door.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶ ing. ing cycle with the same load. Unapproved extension installed on the water drain hose. Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting No water is visible in Water is below the visible area. the drum. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it ▶ is operating. Drum jerks after the This is caused by an internal motor test.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin programme Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. does not start. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. ▶ Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed. Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent or fabric Too much detergent/fabric softener in the detergent softener drips off the drawer. seal and collects on When dosing liquid detergent and fabric softener, ▶ the door or in the seal observe the marking in the detergent drawer and fold.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out at Water inlet hose is not correctly/securely connected. the water inlet hose. Connect the water supply hose correctly. → "Connecting the water inlet hose", Page 14 Tighten the screw connection. Water is leaking out at The water outlet hose is damaged.
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.
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.
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en Customer Service Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
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-...
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en Technical data Minimum in- stallation protec- tion Nominal power 2300 W 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...
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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 *9001709579* 9001709579 (020127)