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Siemens WT48XEH9GB User Manual And Installation Instructions

Siemens WT48XEH9GB User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WT48XEH9GB 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 8 Dryness level......   30 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Changing the dryness level.. 30 1.2 Intended use....... 4 8.2 Adjusting the dryness level .. 30 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 9 Programmes .......
  • Page 3 14 Crease-removal function ..   41 18.4 Running the basic appli- 14.1 Starting a programme with ance care programme on the crease-removal function ... 41 the appliance...... 50 14.2 Filling the water tank .... 41 18.5 Preparing the appliance for the intensive appliance 15 Wool basket......
  • 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 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. ▶...
  • 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 unplug the appliance at the mains.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff. ▶ Do not drink or reuse the condensation water from the appli- ance. Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en ▶ If drying is interrupted early, remove the laundry immediately and spread it out. CAUTION ‒ Risk of injury! The covering plate may break if you stand on or climb onto the appliance. ▶ Do not stand on or climb onto the appliance. The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the open door.
  • Page 10 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solvents. ▶ Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Do not use hard scouring pads or ▶ 2 Preventing material cleaning sponges. Clean the appliance with nothing damage ▶ but water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove all detergent residue, Follow these instructions to avoid ma- ▶ spray residue or other residues im- terial damage and damage to the ap- mediately if they come into contact...
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection Observe the programme's maximum 4 Installation and con- load capacity. nection → "Programmes", Page 31 a If the maximum load is exceeded, this extends the programme dura- 4.1 Unpacking the appliance tion and increases energy con- sumption. ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the drum that Dry the filters in the filter system of are not designed for operation with the base unit → Page 38 thoroughly...
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en Replace the accessories in ques- If residual water in the appliance ▶ tion before operating the appli- freezes, this may cause damage to ance. the appliance. → "Accessories", Page 35 Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ ance anywhere that is liable to ex- Included with Description perience frost or outdoors.
  • Page 14: Water Drain Hose

    en Installation and connection hose to drain away excess condens- Installation loca- Requirements ation directly into the waste water tion system. In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- Notes stack ginal connection ¡ Operate this appliance using the set from the water drain hose provided.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Pull out the condensation hose Push the water drain hose as far from the connecting piece. as it will go into the connecting piece. The condensation hose is connec- ted to the connecting piece at the Empty the condensation container factory.
  • Page 16 en Installation and connection Insert the stopper into the recess Note: You can in the top. use the Y-distrib- utor → Page 35 to connect the water drain hose of an additional appliance, such as a washing machine, to the same siphon out- let. Drainage into a Push the water wash basin.
  • Page 17: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Open the door. 4.5 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce vibrations and noises, align the appliance correctly. To align the appliance, turn the ap- ▶ pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level. Remove the mounting screws.
  • Page 18 en Installation and connection Unscrew the hinge and handle Move the door away from the door screws. ring. Take the hinge and handle off the Reverse the door. door. Place the door onto the door ring in the correct position. Reversing the door ring Unlock the door ring.
  • Page 19 Installation and connection en Lock the door ring. Disassemble the door lock. Assemble the door lock on the Installing the door other side. Note: Use a T20 (Torx) screwdriver only. Do not use any other tool to re- verse the door. Prepare the hinges and door handle as shown below and attach them to the door again.
  • Page 20: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    en Installation and connection Attach the door. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance's power cable in a socket nearby. The connection details of the appli- ance can be found under Tech- nical data → Page 68. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
  • Page 21: 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. Air inlet Maintenance flap on the base unit → Page 55 Air channel cover (do not re-...
  • Page 22: 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. 5.4 Operating logic Programmes → Page 31 Programme selector...
  • Page 23 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en The selected programme setting is If a setting is activated, the display shown in the middle of the display. shows . The selection does not need to be confirmed again. Sub-menu The sub-menu closes automatically To select the settings you require, after a few seconds.
  • Page 24: Display

    en Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation Description 0:40 h Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining 20 min Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 32 0:45h "Ready in"...
  • Page 25 Display en Display Designation Description Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 28 Plus ⁠ Adjust dry- Dryness level ad- The adjusted dryness level is activated. ing level justed 120 min Crease-reduction The crease-reduction function is activated. function → "Buttons", Page 28 ⁠...
  • Page 26 en Display Display Designation Description ⁠ Remote start Remote start is activated. → "Buttons", Page 29 Energy manager The appliance is connected to the smart energy system (energy manager). ⁠ ⁠ Navigation Selecting settings. → "Operating logic", Page 22 ⁠ Other programme Activate, deactivate or adjust other pro- settings gramme settings.
  • Page 27: Buttons

    Buttons en 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. With the Options button, you can open the sub-menu for additional programme settings. The additional programme settings are listed in the overview for the buttons. Button Selection Description Start/Reload ¡...
  • Page 28 en Buttons Button Selection Description Memory 1 ¡ Save Press the button for ap- prox. 3 seconds to save ¡ Adjust your customised pro- gramme settings. → "Saving the pro- gramme settings", Page 37 Briefly press the button to set customised pro- gramme settings for your programme.
  • Page 29 Buttons en Button Selection Description Remote Start ¡ Activate → "Remote start", Page 46 ¡ Deactivate ¡ Open the Home Con- nect menu...
  • Page 30: Dryness Level

    en Dryness level 8 Dryness level Each automatic programme has a specified dryness level. The dryness level defines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness level Laundry Drying result Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. that does not dry readily. Normal, single-layered The laundry is dry.
  • Page 31: Programmes

    Programmes en 9 Programmes You can dry your fabrics using either an automatic programme or a timed pro- 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 32: Timed Programmes

    en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Once the laundry is dry, iron it or hang it up. The residual moisture is then distrib- uted evenly. Rapid 40' Dry items made of synthetics and light cotton. Towels Dry hard-wearing, heat-resistant towels and dressing gowns made of cotton or linen.
  • Page 33: Laundry

    Programmes en Timed program Description Max. load (kg) Wool in Basket Dry items made of wool or containing One item wool. of laundry Note: Dry these items only using the wool basket. → "Wool basket", Page 42 Business smartFinish Reduce creasing and air-borne odours on One suit dry suits, jackets and trousers that have or two...
  • Page 34 en Programmes Timed program Description Max. load (kg) Time Progr. Warm Dry all types of fabric except for wool and silk. Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi-layered, thick laundry. ⁠ intelligentDry After you have washed your laundry in the –...
  • Page 35: Preparing The Laundry

    QR code in the table of Remove all items from any pock- ▶ contents or on www.siemens- ets in your laundry before using home.bsh-group.com . the appliance.
  • Page 36: Basic Operation

    Adjust the programme settings. in the digital instruction manual by ▶ → "Buttons", Page 27 scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemens- Observe the information about op- home.bsh-group.com . erating logic → Page 22. Note: The programme settings are 12.1 Switching on the appli-...
  • Page 37: Saving The Programme Settings

    operation en 12.4 Saving the programme 12.7 Adding laundry settings After the programme starts, you can remove or add laundry at any time. You can save your individual pro- Press Start/Reload . gramme settings as favourites. The cooling process starts auto- Requirements matically after approx. 30 seconds ¡...
  • Page 38: Filter System On The Base Unit

    en operation Clean the insides thoroughly under 12.11 Filter system on the running water and then dry them base unit off. During drying, fluff from the laundry is collected in the base unit's filter sys- tem. The filter system protects the ap- pliance from fluff.
  • Page 39: Condensation Container

    operation en Open the fluff collector and re- Slide the fluff collector in horizont- move any fluff. ally as far as it will go. Clean the filter thoroughly under Close the base unit → Page 56. running water and then dry it off. 12.12 Condensation con- tainer Condensation forms during drying,...
  • Page 40: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock Pull out the condensation con- Push the condensation container ▶ tainer, keeping it level. in as far as it will go. Empty the condensation container. 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. 13.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two ⁠...
  • Page 41: Crease-Removal Function

    Crease-removal function en The average programme duration 14 Crease-removal func- of the crease-removal function is approx. 45 minutes and may be tion longer or shorter depending on the ambient temperature. In order to reduce creasing and air- a After the programme has ended, borne odours, such as cigarette the display shows: "Finished, re- smoke, you can use a programme...
  • Page 42: Wool Basket

    en Wool basket Requirements 15 Wool basket ¡ You have started a programme with the crease-removal function. Use the wool basket to gently dry → "Starting a programme with the delicate fabrics, soft toys or sports crease-removal function", Page 41 shoes in a stationary position. ¡...
  • Page 43: Starting A Programme With The Wool Basket

    Wool basket en 15.2 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 44 Pullover operating status. 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 . Sports shoes Lift the tongues The Home Connect services are not of the shoes.
  • Page 45: Homeconnect

    Home Connect en 16.1 Connecting the appli- 16.2 Connecting the appli- ance to a WLAN home ance to a WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) with network (Wi-Fi) without WPS function WPS function If your router does not have a WPS Requirements ¡ Your router has a WPS function. function, you can connect the appli- ance to your WLAN home network ¡...
  • Page 46: Connecting The Appliance To The Home Connect App

    en Home Connect In the Home Connect app, enter Select Wi-Fi on/off. the network name (SSID) and Select on. password (key) for your home net- a Wi-Fi is activated. work. Note: If Wi-Fi is activated, the appli- Carry out the steps in the ance will not switch itself off automat- Home Connect app to connect the ically.
  • Page 47: Remote Diagnostics

    Home Connect en ¡ Remote start cannot be activated 16.9 Data protection for safety reasons in the following Please see the information on data circumstances: protection. – The appliance door is open. The first time your appliance is – The refresher tank is empty. registered on a home network Requirements connected to the Internet, your...
  • Page 48: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic setting Description 17 Basic settings Wi-Fi on/off Activate or deac- tivate Wi-Fi You can configure the basic settings → "Activating Wi- for your appliance to meet your Fi on the appli- needs. ance", Page 46 17.1 Overview of the basic → "Deactivating settings Wi-Fi on the ap- pliance",...
  • Page 49: Appliance Care

    Appliance care en Empty the condensation container 18 Appliance care → Page 39. 18.1 Preparing the appliance for the appliance care programme The appliance must be prepared be- fore basic or intensive appliance care is carried out. Requirement: The base unit is cleaned. → "Cleaning the base unit", Page 56.
  • Page 50: Starting The Appliance Care Programme

    en Appliance care Insert the plug from below. Set the programme to position 1. a The condensation container is Press and hold Basic Settings 3 ready for the appliance care pro- sec.. gramme. Set the programme to position 4. Release Basic Settings 3 sec.. Note: If the condensation is drained using the drain hose, perform the a "Basic machine care" and the pro-...
  • Page 51 Appliance care en a "Finished, remove washing" ap- Requirements ¡ The appliance is ready to run the pears on the display once the ap- appliance care programme. pliance care programme has → "Preparing the appliance for the ended and an audible signal sounds. appliance care programme ", Page 49.
  • Page 52: Preparing The Appliance For The Intensive Appliance Care Programme

    en Appliance care Insert the condensation container Requirements so that it locks into place. ¡ The appliance is ready to run the appliance care programme. → "Preparing the appliance for the appliance care programme ", Page 49 ¡ The appliance care programme has started. → "Starting the appliance care pro- gramme", Page 50 Press...
  • Page 53 Appliance care en Pour a bottle of the original appli- Pull out the condensation con- ance care product tainer horizontally and empty it. → "Accessories", Page 35 and ap- prox. 1 ½ litres of warm tap water into the condensation container. Add approx. 1 ½ litres of hot tap water into the condensation con- tainer.
  • Page 54: Ending The Intensive Appli- Ance Care Programme

    en Appliance care Pull out the condensation con- 18.7 Ending the intensive ap- tainer, keeping it level. pliance care programme Add approx. 1 ½ litres of hot tap water into the condensation con- tainer. Empty the condensation container → Page 39. Hold the full condensation con- tainer level so that no liquid spills out.
  • Page 55: Cleaning And Servicing

    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 . 19.1 Tips on cleaning and If you place a cloth beneath the...
  • Page 56 en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the heat exchanger cover Insert the heat exchanger cover by by the handle. the handle. Close the lever for the heat ex- Cleaning the base unit changer. You can remove any visible dirt in the base unit.
  • Page 57: Water Tank Filter

    Cleaning and servicing en ance changes the duration of the 19.3 Water tank filter automatic programme depending on The filter in the water tank protects the residual moisture in the laundry. the appliance from dirt and contamin- Cleaning the moisture sensor ants. Over time, residue from limescale, Cleaning the water tank filter detergents and care products can...
  • Page 58: Condensation Container Filter

    en Cleaning and servicing Slide in the filter as far as it will go. 19.5 Condensation container filter During drying, fluff from the laundry gets into the condensation. The filter in the condensation container pro- tects the appliance from fluff. Clean the filter for the condensation tank.
  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 20 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 60 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not There has been a power cut. working. Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶ appliances are working. Appliance paused, but Cooling process active. the drum is rotating. Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "Please empty con- Route the water drain hose without kinks. densate container" Water drain hose is not connected correctly. and programme ter- Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor- ▶ minated. rectly. → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 Water drain hose is blocked.
  • Page 62 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too The base unit's filter is soiled. long. → "Cleaning the filter system on the base unit", ▶ Page 38 The ambient temperature is greater than 30 °C. Ensure that the ambient temperature is lower than ▶...
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too Remote start is activated and the ambient temperature long. is lower than 16 °C. Ensure that the ambient temperature is above 16 ▶ °C or start the next drying process within 2 hours. → "...
  • Page 64 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water overflows when The water tank filter is soiled. filling the water tank. → "Cleaning the water tank filter", Page 57. ▶ The laundry is too Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric. damp. Set a timed programme for the subsequent drying. ▶...
  • Page 65: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Secure the water drain hose on the 21 Transportation, stor- appliance against unintentional loosening. age and disposal Ensure that you do not bend the You can find out here how to prepare water drain hose. your appliance for transportation and Empty the condensation container storage.
  • Page 66: Customer Service

    en Customer Service Unplug the appliance from the Detailed information on the warranty mains. period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after- Cut through the power cord. sales service, your retailer or on our Dispose of the appliance in an en- website.
  • Page 67: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 23 Consumption values The programme The actual values may deviate from ⁠ Cottons +   the indicated values depending on (denoted by the arrow symbol) is the type of fabric, composition of suitable for drying cotton laundry with laundry to be dried, residual moisture a normal dampness level, and is the in the fabric, set degree of dryness, most efficient programme for drying...
  • Page 68: Technical Data

    Depending on the appliance spe- requirements. cifications A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.siemens- This product contains light sources home.bsh-group.com/uk/ among the from energy efficiency class F. These additional documents on the product light sources are available as a spare page for your appliance.
  • Page 69: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity en 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz): 5 GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + Max. 100 mW 5470–5725 MHz): Max. 100 mW UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
  • Page 72 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 *9001730590* 9001730590 (020310)

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