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Washing machine WG42G200ES 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! 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.
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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. ▶...
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.
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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 and power Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ cord between the ance anywhere that is liable to ex- wall and the ap-...
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. 5.2 Detergent drawer Maintenance flap for the drain pump → Page 36 Note: Observe the manufacturer's in-...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 31 Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 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.
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 10 "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 23 9,0 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 33 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. Button Selection More information inicio pausa + ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- carga (Start/Re- gramme. ¡ Cancel load/Pause) ¡ Pause varioSpeed ¡...
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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) algodón / al- Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen godão or blended fabrics. (Cottons) Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate ...
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1200 rpm delicado/seda 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.
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: Once the set temperature has been reached, it remains constant throughout the entire washing process. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm outdoor + im- Wash all-weather and outdoor clothing with mem- preg.
en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Do not use liquid detergent or detergent that is in- tended for woollens or delicates. 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. express 15'/30' Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- (Rapid 15'/30')
– Brush sand out of all collars and scanning the QR code in the table of pockets contents or on siemens-home.bsh- – Close bed covers and cushion group.com . covers – Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, 11.1 Preparing the laundry...
¡ You can find further information in set the required programme. the digital instruction manual by → "Programmes", Page 25 scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on siemens- If required, adjust the programme home.bsh-group.com . settings → Page 30. ¡ Observe the information on safety → Page 4 and preventing material...
operation en Requirement: The laundry is pre- 13.6 Use the measuring aid pared. for liquid detergent → "Laundry", Page 29 To add liquid detergent, you can use Open the door. a measuring aid in the detergent Ensure that the drum is empty. drawer. Place the laundry in the drum. Pull out the detergent drawer.
en operation Pull out the detergent drawer. Press inicio pausa + carga. Pour in detergent. The appliance pauses. → "Detergent drawer", Page 17 Note: If you want to add laundry, If required, add the care product. follow the instructions on the dis- Push in the detergent drawer. play.
Childproof lock en Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- move any foreign objects. Leave the appliance door and de- tergent drawer open so that resid- ual water can evaporate. 14 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls.
en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 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.
To keep your appliance working effi- ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on siemens-home.bsh- group.com .
en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the insert upwards. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and Push in the detergent drawer. then dry them. 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g.
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Cleaning and servicing en Slide a sufficiently large container CAUTION - Risk of scalding! under the opening. 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.
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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 36 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
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Cleaning and servicing en Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run the programme after you have emptied the drain pump. Turn on the water tap. Insert the mains plug. Switch on the appliance.
en Troubleshooting 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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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" 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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en Troubleshooting 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 32 ▶ Water level is too high. Select a suitable programme for draining.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Close the door. not start. Press inicio pausa + carga to start the programme. Childproof lock is activated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 33 ▶ termin. is activated. Check whether termin. is activated. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting 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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Troubleshooting en 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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en Troubleshooting 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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Troubleshooting en 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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en Troubleshooting 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.
Page 12 and in the digital instruction manual by → "Starting an empty washing scanning the QR code in the table of cycle", Page 19. contents or on siemens-home.bsh- group.com . Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose. Switch off the appliance.
en Customer Service 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts 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!
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 Weight 73,5 kg Maximum load 9,0 kg Mains voltage 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz Minimum in- 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-...
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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 *9001628701* 9001628701 (020422)