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Translated from Dutch to English - www.onlinedoctranslator.com Washing machine WG56G2A3FG User manual and install ation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and off to/welcome siemens-home.bsh-group.c The future moving in. Siemens Home Appliances...
Refer to the Digital User's Guide for more information. Index 1 Safety..........4 6 Before using for the first time ....21 1.1 General instructions ....4 6.1 Starting a wash cycle without 1.2 Destination of the device laundry..........21 rate ........
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15 Intelligent dosing system ..35 15.1 Starting the program with the intelligent dosing system ... 35 15.2 Filling the dosing container ... 35 15.3 Basic dosing amount ..36 16 Basic settings ....36 17 Cleaning and maintenance ..37 17.1 Cleaning the drum ....
NLSafety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General instructions †Please read this manual carefully. †Keep the operating instructions and product information for future reference. for use or for subsequent owners. †Do not connect the device in case of transport damage. 1.2 Destination of the device Only use the device: †to wash machine-safe textiles and wool by hand...
SafetyNL 1.4 Secure installation Observe the safety regulations when installing the device. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installations are dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the device only in accordance with the information on the type plate. ▶ Only connect the device to a mains supply with alternating current via a properly installed earthing socket.
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NLSafety ▶ If the power cord is too short, contact customer service. ▶ Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The heavy weight of the device can cause injuries when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the device alone. If this appliance is installed incorrectly in a washer-dryer column, the installed appliance may fall.
SafetyNL If the appliance is moved by protruding parts, such as the loading door, the parts can break off. ▶ Do not move the appliance by protruding parts. CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Sharp edges on the device can cause cuts if touched. ▶...
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NLSafety ▶ In the case of discarded appliances, remove the mains plug from the socket, then cut the mains cable and damage the lock of the appliance door so that the appliance door no longer closes. WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Children can inhale or swallow small parts and choke.
SafetyNL CAUTION ‒ Risk of burns! The soap gets hot when washing at high temperatures. ▶ Do not touch the hot soapy water. CAUTION ‒ Risk of chemical burns! When opening the detergent drawer, detergent and care products may splash out of the appliance.
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NLSafety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Toxic fumes can be generated when cleaning agents containing solvents are used. ▶ Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents.
Avoid material damageNL Make sure that the thread length ▶ 2 Material damage on the connection to the water avoid tap is at least 10 mm. Follow this instruction to avoid Water pressure that is too low or too high can material damage and damage to the interfere with the appliance function.
NLEnvironmental protection and saving Remove all detergent residues, ▶ Reduce washing temperature for spray mist or residues immediately lightly and normally soiled laundry. upon contact with the appliance. aAt low temperatures, it consumes device less energy. For light to normal soiling, lower 3 Environmental protection and temperatures than those stated on the care label are also sufficient.
Set up and connectNL 3.3 Energy Saving Mode 4.2 Package contents If you do not operate the device for a After unpacking, check all parts for longer period of time, it transport damage and the automatically switches to energy- completeness of the delivery. saving mode.
NLSet up and connect installation site WARNING Requirements Risk of injury! kitchen The device al- When used on a plinth, the device can borrow under a tip over. continuous work The device feet for commissioning ▶ place sheet, on a plinth must be absolutely that fixed with the with the fixings adjacent...
Set up and connectNL Loosen and remove all bolts of the 4 Install the 4 cover caps. transport locks with a SW13 open- end wrench † Push the 4 cover caps down. Remove the mains connection cable from the holder. 4.5 Removing transport reinforcements Remove the 4 sleeves.
NLSet up and connect Remove the transport 4.6 Connecting device reinforcements. Connect water supply hose Connect the water supply hose to the appliance. Loosen and remove the screws of the horizontal transport reinforcement with a T20 screwdriver. Connect the water inlet hose to the tap (26.4 mm = 3/4").
Set up and connectNL Remark:Observe the pumping 4.7 Adjusting the device heights. To reduce noises and vibrations and to The maximum pumping height bed prevent the device from walking, place the device horizontally. The connection position tie with a Loosen the lock nuts with a SW17 hose clamp open-end wrench.
NLSet up and connect Tighten the lock nuts against the housing with an open-end wrench SW17 hand-tight. Hold the appliance foot while doing so and do not adjust the height. 4.8 Connecting the appliance electrically Remark:Your home electrical installation for this appliance must comply with local legal and safety regulations and must include an earth leakage circuit breaker.
Getting to know your deviceNL 5 Getting to know your device 5.1 Device Here you will find an overview of the components of your device. 5 6 7 Depending on the device type, details in the picture may differ, e.g. the color and o m.
NLGetting to know your device 5.2 Detergent drawer Manual Dosing Compartment : dosing container for fabric softener : Dosing container for laundry detergent 1 2 3 5.3 Control panel You can set all functions of your device and obtain information about the operating status via the control panel.
usageNL Start the first wash cycle or turn the 6 Before first use program selector to to switch off the appliance. → †The Ministry in Essence", B prepare the device for use. Page 32 6.1 Start the wash cycle without laundry Your device has been thoroughly checked before leaving the factory.
NLDisplay 7 Display The display shows the current setting values, options or information texts. Example display indication name More information Indication 0:40 Approximate expected program duration Program duration / remaining time of or time remaining in the program. the program →...
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DisplayNL name More information Indication Program status To wash To rinse Program status Centrifuge Program status - P- Pause Program status Program end Program status Child lock †lights up: the childproof lock is activated. † flashes: the child lock is activated and the device was operated.
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NLDisplay name More information Indication 50ml basic dosage Basic dosing amount for the detergent or fabric softener. multiplicity → †Basic dosing quantity", page 36 Door †lights up: the door is locked and can not be opened. †flashes: the door is not closed. †off: the door is unlocked and can be den open.
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TestsNL 8 Keys The selection of the program settings depends on the program set. You can see the selection options for each program in the overview for → †Programs", Page 27 † Knob Choise More information Start/Pause †start Start, cancel or pause program. †Cancel †pause vario Speed...
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NLTests Knob Choise More information prewash †activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for washing heavily soiled laundry. †deactivate Remark:When the intelligent dosing system is activated, the detergent is automatically dosed for the prewash and main wash. When the intelligent dosing system is deactivated, put the detergent for the prewash directly into the drum.
ProgramsNL 9 Programs Remark:The care labels on the laundry give you additional information on program selection. max. Program Description bela- thing (kg) 10.0 Cotton Wash hard-wearing fabrics made of cotton, linen and blended fabrics. Also suitable as a shortened program for normally soiled laundry if you activate vario Speed.
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NLPrograms max. Program Description bela- thing (kg) Fast mix Wash textiles made of cotton, linen, synthetic materials and blended fabrics. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Program setting: †max. 60 °C †max. 1600 rpm Delicate/Silk Wash delicate, washable textiles made of silk, viscose and synthetics.
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ProgramsNL max. Program Description bela- thing (kg) †max. 1600 rpm shirts Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic and blended fabrics. Tip:To avoid creasing of the laundry, activate Anti Crease. The laundry is only spun briefly and can be taken out dripping wet.
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NLPrograms max. Program Description bela- thing (kg) Use a powder detergent or a detergent containing bleach. Halve the amount of detergent to avoid foaming. Do not use fabric softener. Do not use wool, delicates or liquid detergents. Remark:If you have not used a program with a temperature of 60 °C or higher for a long time, the drum cleaning indicator flashes as a reminder.
– Tie fabric belts, apron straps, etc. in the table of contents or at together, or use a laundry bag www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com . 11.1 Preparing the laundry – Tie together long drawstrings and cords with fixed ends in hoods or...
Remark:More information can be found in the digital operating instructions by scanning the QR code 12 Detergent and detergent in the table of contents or at www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com . care product 13.1 Switch on device Comments Required:The device is correctly set †More information can be found in the digital...
ServiceNL Fill with detergent. †When you use the intelligent dosing → activates or deactivates the †Detergent drawer", page 20 system, the setting is saved. If desired, fill with a care product. 13.4 Filling the drum with Slide the detergent drawer into the laundry appliance.
NLChild lock far- Remark:When Wipe the rubber sleeve dry and appears, it is not possible to remove any foreign objects. add laundry. When goes out, it is possible to add laundry. Open the appliance door. Reload or remove the laundry. Close the appliance door.
Intelligent dosing systemNL Requirements 15 Intelligent dosing system †The laundry is prepared. → †Preparing the laundry", teem Page 31 †The laundry is sorted. †The Depending on the program and the settings, the optimum amounts of laundry has been placed. → †Filling the drum with laundry", liquid detergent and fabric softener are dosed automatically.
Remark:More information can be immediately after filling to ensure found in the digital operating re detergent or that the liquid is not instructions by scanning the QR code ot dry out. the fabric softener in the table of contents or at www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com .
PAY ATTENTION! instructions by scanning the QR code The pump unit contains electrical in the table of contents or at components. Electrical components www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com . can be damaged by contact with water. 17.1 Cleaning the drum ▶ Do not clean the pump unit in the dishwasher or immerse it in water.
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NLCleaning and maintenance Remove the pump unit. Clean the pump unit with a damp cloth. Unlock and remove the detergent drawer lid. Clean the detergent drawer and lid with a soft, damp cloth or hand shower. Empty the detergent drawer. Insert the detergent drawer, dry the lid and the pump unit and install.
Cleaning and maintenanceNL Open and remove the service door. Clean the housing of the detergent drawer in the appliance. Place a sufficiently large container under the opening. Slide the detergent drawer into the appliance. Remove the drain hose from the holder. 17.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump in the event of malfunctions, e.g.
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Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of burns!The soap gets hot when washing at high Required:The drain pump is empty. → Page 39 temperatures. As there may still be residual ▶ Do not touch the hot soapy water. water in the pump, carefully Pull off the sealing cap to allow the unscrew the lid.
Cleaning and maintenanceNL Make sure that both wing wheels Install and close the service door. can be turned. 17.4 Cleaning the inlet opening Install the pump cover. in the rubber sleeve Check that the pump cover † Regularly check the inlet opening in components are correctly the rubber sleeve for blockages and assembled.
NLTroubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting You can remedy minor faults on the device yourself. Before contacting customer service, please refer to the troubleshooting information. This way you avoid unnecessary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Only qualified personnel may carry out repairs on the device. ▶...
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction "E:36 / -10" When dosing manually, reduce the amount of ▶ detergent for the next wash with an equal load. Unauthorized extension mounted on the water drain hose. Remove unauthorized extensions from the water ▶ drain hose.
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NLTroubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Water pressure is low. No solution possible. The strainers in the water supply are clogged. ▶ Clean the strainers in the water supply. Water tap is closed. Open the water tap. ▶ Water supply hose is kinked or pinched. Make sure that the water supply hose is not ▶...
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction All other error codes. Malfunction Please contact customer service. ▶ → †Customer Service", page 55 "E:30/-20" Solenoid valve defective. Please contact customer service. ▶ → †Customer Service", page 55 Detergent dosage is too high. When dosing manually, reduce the amount of ▶...
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NLTroubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Program does not start. ▶ Push the detergent drawer into the appliance as far as it will go. Pump of the intelligent dosing system is blocked. Turn off the device. Clean the pump unit. → †Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page If the indication reappears, enable the service.
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Washing water is not Immediate measure: mix a tablespoon of fabric ▶ pumped out. softener with 0.5 l of water and pour this mixture into the manual dosing compartment (not for outdoor, sportswear and down textiles). When the intelligent dosing is activated, reduce the ▶...
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NLTroubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction No error - no action required. ▶ The program duration changes during the wash Remark:When loading, place large and small items of cycle. laundry together in the drum. Different sized laundry is more evenly distributed during the spin cycle. The foam control system provides an extra rinse if the foam is too high.
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction i-Doscannot be Program progress does not allow intelligent dosing. No pressed solution possible. High spin speed Low spin speed is set. rental is not Set a higher spin speed for the next wash. ▶ reached. Anti wrinkleis activated.
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NLTroubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Loud noise during The appliance is not leveled properly. → †Adjusting the device", Page 17 spin. ▶ Device feet are not fixed. Secure the device feet. ▶ → †Adjusting the device", Page 17 Transport protections have not been removed. →...
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Spin result is Start the programCentrifuge. ▶ not to satisfaction- Unbalance control system compensates for ness. The laundry is imbalance through reduced spin speed. too wet / too damp. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶...
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NLTroubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Basic dosing amount not set correctly. Detergent residue on the dry laundry. When the intelligent dosing is activated, reduce the ▶ basic dosing amount → Page 36 † Basic dosing amount not set correctly. Insufficient cleaning next operation.
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Odor has formed in Humidity and detergent residue can encourage the appliance bacterial growth. → †Cleaning the drum", Page 37 ▶ Pine tree. ▶ When you are not using the appliance, leave the door and detergent drawer open to allow the residual water to dry out.
NLTransport, storage and disposal Close the tap. 18.1 Emergency release Empty the water inlet hose. unlock door Turn off the device. Unplug the appliance from the Required:The drain pump is empty. → Page 39 mains. Let the suds drain. 1. ATTENTION!Running water can →...
customer serviceNL 19.4 Disposal of your old chemical equipment (waste electrical and electronic device equipment - WEEE). Environmentally friendly disposal The Directive sets the means that valuable raw materials can framework for the take- be reused. back valid in the EU and processing of old appliances.
NLcustomer service 20.1 Product number (E no.) and production number (FD) The product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) can be found on the type plate of the device. The type plate is located depending on the model: †on the inside of the door.
Consumption valuesNL 21 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The specified values for other programs asEco 40-60are only guide values and have been determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. The automatic dosing function has been disabled for this purpose. Notes on the comparative test: deactivate the automatic dosing function, unless this function is the subject of the test.
NLTechnical data You can find more information about your 22 Technical data model on the Internet under https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/ † This web address refers to the official EU Device height 84.8 cm product database EPREL. Then follow Device width 59.8 cm the instructions when looking for the Device depth 63.6 cm...
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