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- Page 1 WG44G204IL Washing machine EN User manual and installation instructions Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ........... 4 8 Buttons ........ 22 1.1 General information.... 4 9 Programmes ...... 24 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories...... 28 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........ 28 1.5 Safe use ........ - Page 3 14 Childproof lock...... 32 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ........ 32 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ........ 32 15 Basic settings...... 33 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 33 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 34 16 Programme counter .... 34 16.1 Calling up the programme counter ........
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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. ¡... -
Page 5: Safe Installation
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation 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. The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in- ▶... - 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. Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the connec- ▶...
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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 ▶... - Page 8 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.
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Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance
Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained ▶ specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re- ▶... -
Page 10: Preventing Material Damage
en Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or 2 Preventing material too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. damage Ensure that the water pressure in ▶ the water supply system is at least ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max. -
Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy
Environmental protection and saving energy en Set the maximum spin speed if you 3 Environmental protec- want to dry the laundry in the tumble tion and saving energy dryer afterwards. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- 3.1 Disposing of packaging ing which, in turn, reduces energy consumption. -
Page 12: Installation And Connection
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 28 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. - Page 13 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. power cord or Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the hoses ance anywhere that is liable to ex- between the wall...
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Page 14: Connecting The Appliance
en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all of Put on the 4 cover caps. the screws for the 4 transit bolts using a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder. Note: To install the transit bolts to transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- Remove the 4 sleeves. - Page 15 Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). rubber sleeve or the water outlet gully hose with an el- bow. → "Accessories", Page 28 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply Open the water tap carefully and with the local legal provisions and...
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Page 16: Aligning The Appliance
en Installation and connection Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten 4.6 Aligning the appliance the lock nuts against the housing In order to reduce noise and vibra- until they are hand-tight. tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly. -
Page 17: 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. 5.2 Detergent drawer Maintenance flap for the drain pump → Page 35 Note: Observe the manufacturer's in-... -
Page 18: Control Panel
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 29 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. -
Page 19: Before Using For The First Time
first time en Add washing powder that contains first time 6 Before using for the a bleaching agent to compart- ment 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. -
Page 20: Display
en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. 10 Program end time → "Buttons", Page 22 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg. - Page 21 Display en Display Description Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status Program end Programme status Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appli- ¡ ance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 The crease-reduction function is activated.
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Page 22: Buttons
en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information Start/Reload Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- ¡ gramme. Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ varioSpeed Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- ¡... - Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection More information Easy Iron Activate Activate or deactivate the reduced ¡ creasing programme. Deactivate ¡ In order to reduce creasing in the laundry, the spin cycle and the spin speed are adapted. Note: The laundry has a higher resid- ual moisture after washing.
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Page 24: Programmes
en Programmes 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 or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate ... - Page 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Max. 1400 rpm ¡ Delicates/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. Programme setting: Max.
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Page 26: Laundry
en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Use a waterproofing agent that is suitable for ma- chine-washing. Do not use fabric softener. Place the detergent for outdoor fabrics in compart- ment II in the detergent drawer and the waterproof- ing agent in the compartment. - Page 27 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm ¡ Super 45' Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- ded fabrics. Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry. Programme setting: Max.
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Page 28: Preparing The Laundry
en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 49. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WZ10131 tension or AquaStop (approx. -
Page 29: Detergents And Care
Detergents and care products en If required, adjust the programme 12 Detergents and care settings. → "Adjusting the programme set- products tings", Page 29 The manufacturer's instructions for use and dosage can be found on the 13.3 Adjusting the pro- packaging. gramme settings Notes Requirement: A programme has When using liquid detergents, only ¡... -
Page 30: For Liquid Detergent
en operation Press down on the insert and re- Slide the measuring aid forwards. move the detergent drawer. Fold the measuring aid down and Insert the measuring aid. click it into place. Insert the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. 13.6 Use the measuring aid 13.7 Adding detergent and for liquid detergent... -
Page 31: Starting The Programme
operation en 13.8 Starting the programme 13.11 Cancelling the pro- gramme Requirement: A programme is set. → "Setting a programme", Page 29 Press Start/Reload. Press Start/Reload. Open the door. ▶ The drum rotates and load detec- The appliance door remains tion takes place. This can take up locked for safety reasons if the to 2 minutes, after which water temperature and water levels are... -
Page 32: Childproof Lock
en Childproof lock Turn off the tap. 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. -
Page 33: Basic Settings
Basic settings en 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. -
Page 34: Changing The Basic Set- Tings
en Programme counter 15.2 Changing the basic set- 17 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Set the programme selector to po- To keep your appliance working effi- sition 1. ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 17.1 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Risk of injury! Permanently washing at low temper-... -
Page 35: Cleaning The Drain Pump
Cleaning and servicing en Press down on the insert and re- Fit the insert and click it into place. move the detergent drawer. Clean the opening for the deter- Pull out the insert upwards. gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- Push in the detergent drawer. - Page 36 en Cleaning and servicing Open and remove the mainten- CAUTION - Risk of scalding! ance flap. 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.
- Page 37 Cleaning and servicing en 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 35 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
- Page 38 en Cleaning and servicing Insert the mains plug. Before the next wash Switch on the appliance. To prevent unused detergent from Pour 1 litre of water into compart- flowing straight into the outlet in the ment II. next wash, run a suitable programme for draining after you have emptied Select a suitable programme for the drain pump.
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Page 39: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting en 18 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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶... - Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
- Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. ▶ Laundry is caught in the door. Remove any trapped laundry. ▶ Drum cleaning is required. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 34 ▶ "E:30/-20" Detergent dosage is too high. Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
- Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Deactivate childproof lock. ▶ not start. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 Finish in is activated. Check whether Finish in is activated. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 22 Laundry is caught in the door. Remove any trapped laundry.
- Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Detergent dosage is too high. ing. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
- Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- Note: When loading, where possible, place large and tion changes during small items of laundry together in the drum. Different the wash cycle. sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if foam build-up is too high.
- Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced reached. spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
- Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The load is too large. The next time you run a wash cycle, reduce the ▶ amount of laundry being loaded. Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶...
- Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the damp washing. that deposit on the laundry. Start the Rinse programme. ▶ Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the dry laundry. that deposit on the laundry. Brush out the laundry after washing and drying.
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Page 48: Emergency Release
en Transportation, storage and disposal 18.1 Emergency release 19.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 35 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage. -
Page 49: Disposing Of Old Appliance
Customer Service en 19.4 Disposing of old appli- 20 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! - Page 50 en Consumption values 21 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 in- dicative only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Programme Load Pro-...
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Page 51: Technical Data
Technical data en Appliance depth 107.3 cm Length of the wa- 150 cm with door open ter outlet hose Weight 64.4 kg Length of the 160 cm power cord Maximum load 9.0 kg This product contains light sources Mains voltage 220-240 V, from energy efficiency class F. These 50-60 Hz light sources are available as a spare Minimum in-... - Page 52 EN Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY siemens-home.bsh-group.com *9001870134* 9001870134 (030608)