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- Page 1 Washing machine WG42A1X0GC, WG42A1XVGC 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Safety .......... 4 Detergents and care products.. 33 General information...... 4 Detergent recommendation ... 33 Intended use........ 4 Detergent dosage ...... 34 Restriction on user group.... 5 Basic operation ...... 34 Safe installation ........ 5 Switching on the appliance .... 34 Safe use ........... 7 Setting a programme ..... 34 Safe cleaning and maintenance.. 9... - Page 3 Noise .......... 49 Problem with results....... 50 Leakage.......... 51 Odours.......... 51 Emergency release ...... 52 Transportation, storage and disposal ......... 52 Removing the appliance .... 52 Inserting the transit bolts.... 52 Using the appliance again ..... 53 Disposing of old appliance .... 53 Customer Service...... 54 Product number (E-Nr.) and pro- duction number (FD) ...... 54 Consumption values.....
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Page 4: Safety
en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. General information You can find general information about this instruction manual here. ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡... -
Page 5: Restriction On User Group
Safety en Restriction on user group Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons. This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. - Page 6 en Safety ¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli- ance parts or heat sources. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
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Page 7: Safe Use
Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of injury! ¡ The appliance may vibrate or move when in use. ▶ Place the appliance on a clean, even, solid surface. ▶ Align the appliance using the appliance feet and a spirit level. ¡ If hoses and power cords have been laid incorrectly, this causes a tripping hazard. - Page 8 en Safety ▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity. ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.
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Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance
Safety en ¡ The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the open door. ▶ Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door. ▶ Do not place any objects on the appliance door. ¡ Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries. -
Page 10: Preventing Material Damage
en Safety ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk. - Page 11 Safety en ¡ The appliance is secured for transportation using transit bolts. Transit bolts which have not been removed may result in ma- terial damage and damage to the appliance. ▶ Before starting up the appliance, remove the transit bolts completely and keep them in a safe place. ▶...
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Page 12: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy
en Environmental protection and saving energy Reduce the washing temperature for Environmental protection and saving energy Environmental protection lightly and normally soiled laundry. and saving energy At low temperatures, the appliance consumes less energy. For light to Help protect the environment by us- normal soiling, lower temperatures ing your appliance in a way that con- than indicated on the care label... -
Page 13: Installation And Connection
Installation and connection en Check the appliance for visible Installation and connection Installation and connec- damage. tion ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the drum that are not designed for You can find out where and how best operation with the appliance may to install your appliance here. -
Page 14: Requirements For The Installation Location
en Installation and connection Water inlet hose Installation location Requirements On a base Secure the appliance Cover caps with fixing brackets → Page 30. Requirements for the installa- tion location The appliance may "wander" when it spins. Observe the instructions for On a wooden joist Place the appliance the installation location. -
Page 15: Connecting The Appliance
Installation and connection en Unscrew and remove all four Put on the four cover caps. screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the four cover caps. Pull the power cord out of the holder. Connecting the appliance Remove the four sleeves. -
Page 16: Aligning The Appliance
en Installation and connection Connect the water inlet hose. Drainage into a si- phon. Secure the connec- tion point with a (24– 40 mm) hose clamp. Drainage into a wash basin. Fix and secure the wa- ter outlet hose with an elbow. - Page 17 Installation and connection en To align the appliance, turn the ap- pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level. All appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground. Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench.
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Page 18: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance. 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 19: Detergent Drawer
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid detergent → "Using a measuring aid for liquid Below is an overview of the structure detergent", Page 35 of the detergent drawer. Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡... -
Page 20: Display
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme duration/ Approximate expected programme duration or pro- programme time re- gramme time remaining. maining "Ready in" time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed. - Page 21 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Display Designation Description End of programme Programme status Childproof lock ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is active and the pro- gramme selector has been adjusted. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 38 ...
- Page 22 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Display Designation Description Voltage control system Flashes: The programme has been paused because of impermissible voltage drops. The voltage is permiss- ible again and the programme will continue. → "Error code / Fault display / Signal", Page 46 Note: The programme duration is extended.
- Page 23 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Easy iron Pre-treatment Pre-treatment Select varioSpeed Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
- Page 24 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Easy iron Pre-treatment Pre-treatment Select varioSpeed Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
- Page 25 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Easy iron Pre-treatment Pre-treatment Select varioSpeed Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
- Page 26 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Easy iron Pre-treatment Pre-treatment Select varioSpeed Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
- Page 27 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Easy iron Pre-treatment Pre-treatment Select varioSpeed Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
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Page 28: Programmes
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. The selection of programme settings depends on the selected programme. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 23. - Page 29 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Button Selection Description Pre-treatment ¡ (Prewash) Selecting activates the Prewash programme. Prewash for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ (Soaking) Selecting activates the Soaking programme. Before the main wash cycle starts, the laundry re- mains in the water for longer.
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Page 30: Accessories
en Accessories Accessories Accessories Only use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- ance. Here you can find an overview of your appliance's accessories and how to use them. Order number Pedestal with drawer Install the appliance at a raised WZ20490 height so that it can be easily loaded and unloaded. -
Page 31: Laundry
Laundry en Pour approx. 1 litre of tap water Press Start/Reload to start the into compartment II. programme. a The display shows the remaining programme duration. a After the programme has ended, the display shows: End. Start the first wash cycle or set the programme selector to ... -
Page 32: Sorting Laundry
en Laundry – Separate items of laundry and To improve washing results and ▶ shake them out prevent discolouration, sort the – Wash large and small items of laundry according to the following laundry together criteria before washing. – Dab fresh stains with soapy wa- –... -
Page 33: Detergents And Care Products
Detergents and care products en Notes Detergents and care products Detergents and care ¡ Only use liquid detergents that are self-flowing products ¡ Do not mix different liquid deter- gents You can protect your appliance and ¡ Do not mix detergent and fabric your laundry by selecting and using softener the correct detergents and care... -
Page 34: Detergent Dosage
en Basic operation Detergent dosage Use the correct detergent dosage to ¡ Water hardness achieve optimal washing results and You can find out how hard your save resources. water is from your local water com- The detergent dosage depends on: pany or measure it yourself using ¡... -
Page 35: Adjusting The Programme Set- Tings
Basic operation en If necessary, adjust the pro- Ensure that the drum is empty. gramme settings → Page 35. Separate the laundry and place it in the drum. Adjusting the programme set- Note: Ensure that there is no laun- dry trapped in the door. tings Close the door. -
Page 36: Use The Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent
en Basic operation Insert the measuring aid. Fold the measuring aid down and click it into place. Insert the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. Adding detergent and care product Notes ¡ Please read the safety information → Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely. -
Page 37: Starting The Programme
Basic operation en – If the water level is high: Start Starting the programme the Spin or Drain programme. Note: If you want to change the time Remove the laundry. until the programme ends, set the "Ready in" time first. Unloading the laundry Press Start/Reload . -
Page 38: Childproof Lock
en Childproof lock Leave the door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate. Childproof lock Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two buttons ▶... -
Page 39: Basic Settings
Basic settings en Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Overview of the basic settings Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance. Basic setting Programme pos- Value Description ition End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the end of 1 (quiet) -
Page 40: Cleaning And Servicing
en Cleaning and servicing Press Spin speed and, at the Cleaning the drum same time, turn the programme If you often wash at a washing tem- selector to position 2. perature of 40 °C and lower or the a The display shows the current appliance has not been used for a value. -
Page 41: Descaling
Cleaning and servicing en Descaling If you add detergent correctly, you do not need to descale your appliance. If you still wish to use descaler, follow the manufacturer's instructions for use. ATTENTION! The use of unsuitable descaling agents, e.g. for coffee machines, may damage the appliance. - Page 42 en Cleaning and servicing To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap. Push a receptacle under the open- ing. Firmly press on the sealing cap. Take the drain hose out of the holder. Insert the drain hose into the holder.
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Page 43: Cleaning The Water Outlet Hose At The Siphon
Cleaning and servicing en Requirement: The drain pump is The handle on the pump cap must empty. → Page 41 be in a vertical position. Insert the maintenance flap and Because water may remain in the lock it into place. drain pump, remove the pump cap carefully. -
Page 44: Clean The Water Inlet Filters
en Cleaning and servicing Requirement: The water inlet hose is empty. Remove the water inlet hose from the tap. Reattach the water outlet hose and secure the connection point using the hose clamp. Clean the filter with a small brush. Clean the water inlet filters. Clean the filter in the water inlet in Connect the water inlet hose and the event of blockages or if the water... - Page 45 Cleaning and servicing en Requirement: The water inlet hose is empty. → "Emptying the water inlet hose", Page 44 Disconnect the hose from the rear of the appliance. Use pliers to remove the filter. Clean the filter with a small brush. Reinsert the filter. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
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Page 46: Troubleshooting
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting Customer 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 47: Malfunctions
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting "E:10 / -10" The tap is turned off. Turn on the tap. ▶ The water inlet hose is Ensure that the water inlet hose is ▶ kinked or jammed. not kinked or jammed. The automatic voltage con- No remedial action possible. - Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting The door cannot be opened. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has ▶ dropped. → "Cancelling the programme", ▶ Page 37 Water level is too high. Start the Drain programme. ▶ Power failure. Open the door using the emergency ▶...
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Page 49: Noise
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting The programme duration Note: When loading, where possible, changes during the wash place large and small items of laundry cycle. together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Foam detection system Not a fault –... -
Page 50: Problem With Results
en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Loud noises during the spin The appliance feet are not Secure the appliance feet. Aligning ▶ cycle. fixed. the appliance Transit bolts have not been Removing the transit bolts ▶ removed. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Banging noises, rattling in Foreign bodies have got into ▶... -
Page 51: Leakage
Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Detergent residue on the dry Detergents may contain wa- Brush out the laundry after washing ▶ laundry. ter-insoluble substances that and drying. deposit on the laundry. Leakage Fault Cause troubleshooting Water is leaking out at the Water inlet hose is not cor- Connect the water supply hose cor- water inlet hose. -
Page 52: Emergency Release
en Transportation, storage and disposal Unplug the appliance's mains plug. Emergency release Drain the remaining detergent To remove the laundry in the event of solution. a power failure, for example, you can → "Cleaning the drain pump", manually release the door. Page 41 Detach the hoses. -
Page 53: Using The Appliance Again
Transportation, storage and disposal en Start the Drain programme. a The unused detergent cannot flow straight into the outlet during the next wash. Disposing of old appliance Valuable raw materials can be re- claimed by recycling. WARNING Risk of harm to health! Insert the power cord into the Children can lock themselves in the holder... -
Page 54: Customer Service
en Customer Service Make a note of your appliance's de- Customer Service Customer Service tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again If you have any queries on use, are quickly. unable to rectify faults on the appli- ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- tomer Service. -
Page 55: Consumption Values
Consumption values en Consumption values Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, ambient temperature, type of laundry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings. - Page 56 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under Trademark License of Siemens AG *9001483439* 9001483439 (991107)