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Tumble dryer WT4HXKE9DN 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 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 explosion! If there is coal dust or flour in the air around the appliance, this may cause an explosion. ▶ Keep the area around the appliance clean during operation. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff.
Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! If drying is interrupted early, the laundry is not cooled sufficiently and may ignite. ▶ Do not interrupt the drying programme early. ▶ 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.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The use of non-original spare parts and non-original accessories is dangerous. ▶ Only use the manufacturer's original spare parts and original ac- cessories. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
Preventing material damage en Clean the appliance with nothing ▶ 2 Preventing material but water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove all detergent residue, damage ▶ spray residue or other residues im- mediately if they come into contact ATTENTION! with the appliance. The functionality of the appliance may be impaired if you use the wrong quantity of fabric softener, de-...
en Installation and connection Remove any packaging and pro- Dry the filters in the filter system of tective covers completely from the the base unit → Page 29 thoroughly appliance. after cleaning. → "Disposing of packaging", a If the filters are damp, this extends Page 11 the programme duration and in- creases energy consumption.
Installation and connection en Included with Description Installation loca- Requirements the appliance tion Water drain hose On the floor Place the appli- with connection ance on a clean, adapter, fixing level and firm material and el- surface. bow. Align the appli- → "Water drain ance → Page 16.
en Installation and connection Requirements Installation loca- Requirements ¡ The appliance and the accessory tion have been unpacked. Against a wall Do not trap the → "Unpacking the appliance", hoses and power Page 12 cord between the ¡ The appliance is installed at the in- wall and the ap- stallation location.
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Installation and connection en Push the water drain hose as far Insert the stopper into the recess as it will go into the connecting in the top. piece. Insert the condensation container Empty the condensation container → Page 32. → Page 31. Connect the appliance to the water outlet.
en Installation and connection 4.5 Aligning the appliance Note: You can use the Y-distrib- In order to reduce vibrations and utor → Page 27 noises, align the appliance correctly. to connect the To align the appliance, turn the ap- ▶ water drain hose pliance feet. Check that the appli- of an additional ance is level using a spirit level.
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. Ventilation opening Door Maintenance flap on the base Condensation container...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. Programmes → Page 24 Programme selector → Page 28 Buttons → Page 21 Display → Page 19...
Display en 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Expected programme duration or pro- tion/programme gramme time remaining in hours and time remaining minutes. 0:45 Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 25 Programme end → "Buttons", Page 22...
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en Display Display Designation Description Filter system on Clean the filter system on the base unit the base unit → Page 29. Basic appliance Run the basic appliance care programme. care programme Water tank Fill the water tank → Page 33 for the crease-removal function. Cooling process The laundry is cooled while the drum is rotating, in order to avoid damage to the...
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Buttons en 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause (mains switch) ¡ Switch on Switch the appliance on or off. ¡...
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en Buttons Button Selection Description 120' ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the crease-reduction func- ¡ Deactivate tion. Once the programme has ended, the drum moves the laundry at regular intervals for 120 minutes to prevent creasing. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate gentle drying.
Dryness level en 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.
en Programmes 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.
Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) intelligentDry After you have washed your laundry in the – washing machine, the dryer will recom- mend a suitable programme for drying your laundry. Note: The washing machine must be Home Connect-capable. The washing machine and dryer must be connected to your home network and re- gistered in your Home Connect app.
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) 5 Shirts smartFinish Reduce creasing and air-borne odours on 2 to 5 shirts and blouses that have been worn items of once. laundry → "Crease-removal function", Page 32 Notes ¡ Remove the laundry immediately after the programme has ended to prevent creasing.
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Accessories en 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 57. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WZ27410 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
en Laundry 12.2 Setting a programme 11 Laundry Turn the programme selector and set the required programme. 11.1 Preparing the laundry → "Programmes", Page 24 If required, adjust the programme ATTENTION! settings. Objects remaining in the laundry may → "Adjusting the programme set- damage the laundry and the drum. tings", Page 28 Remove all items from any pock- ▶...
operation en a The display shows the programme 12.10 Filter system on the duration or the programme end base unit time. a After the programme has ended, During drying, fluff from the laundry is the display shows: "-0-". collected in the base unit's filter sys- tem.
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en operation Clean the insides thoroughly under Open the fluff collector and re- running water and then dry them move any fluff. off. Clean the filter thoroughly under You can remove heavy soiling running water and then dry it off. carefully with a soft brush. Ensure that you thoroughly dry off the filter.
operation en Slide the fluff collector in horizont- Pull out the condensation con- ally as far as it will go. tainer, keeping it level. Empty the condensation container. Close the base unit → Page 45. 12.11 Condensation con- tainer Condensation forms during drying, which your appliance uses for auto- matic cleaning.
en Childproof lock Inserting the condensation 14 Crease-removal func- container tion Push the condensation container ▶ in as far as it will go. In order to reduce creasing and air- borne odours, such as cigarette smoke, you can use a programme with a crease-removal function for any laundry that has not been worn for long.
Page 32 Note: You can find further information ¡ The display shows: in the digital instruction manual by ¡ The condensation container scanning the QR code in the table of → Page 31 is removed from the contents or on siemens-home.bsh- group.com . appliance.
en Home Connect The Home Connect services are not 15.2 Setting up Home Con- available in every country. The avail- nect ability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Requirements Home Connect services in your coun- ¡ The Home Connect app has been try. You can find information about installed on your mobile device.
Home Connect en ¡ Remote start cannot be activated 15.4 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the for safety reasons in the following appliance circumstances: – The appliance door is open. Press and hold for at least – The refresher tank is empty. three seconds. Set the programme to position 4. Requirements ¡...
en Home Connect visit the service/support section of Using the intelligent programme your local website: www.home-con- recommendation nect.com Set the intelligentDry pro- gramme. 15.9 Data protection The appliance detects a suitable Please see the information on data programme. protection. If the appliance finds a suitable The first time your appliance is programme, the display for the registered on a home network...
Basic settings en 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 16.1 Overview of basic settings Basic setting Programme posi- Value Description tion End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of 1 (quiet) the signal at the 2 (medium) end of the pro- 3 (loud)
en Appliance care Remove the laundry. 16.2 Changing the basic set- tings Set the programme selector to po- sition 1. Close the appliance door. Pull out the condensation con- tainer, keeping it level. Press and, at the same time, turn the programme selector to position 2.
Appliance care en 17.2 Preparing the condensa- 17.3 Starting the appliance tion container for the ap- care programme pliance care programme Requirements ¡ The appliance is ready to run the Note: If the condensation is drained appliance care programme. using the drain hose, the condensa- → "Preparing the appliance for the tion container must be prepared be- appliance care programme ",...
en Appliance care Insert the condensation container 17.4 Running the basic appli- so that it locks into place. ance care programme on the appliance To remove any light soiling, you can run a basic appliance care pro- gramme. Note: After a certain period of use, the appliance automatically recom- mends that you run the basic appli- ance care programme.
Appliance care en Empty the condensation container 17.5 Preparing the appliance → Page 31. for the intensive appli- ance care programme If the appliance is not used for more than one month, stubborn dirt or odours may occur. To remove this, you can run an intensive appliance care programme.
en Appliance care Insert the condensation container 17.6 Running the intensive so that it locks into place. appliance care pro- gramme Pull out the condensation con- tainer horizontally and empty it. Press . The appliance care programme starts and an audible signal sounds.
Appliance care en Add approx. 1 ½ litres of hot tap 17.7 Ending the intensive ap- water into the condensation con- pliance care programme tainer. Add approx. 1 ½ litres of hot tap water into the condensation con- tainer. Hold the full condensation con- tainer level so that no liquid spills out.
en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the condensation con- Note: If the condensate water has tainer, keeping it level. been drained from the machine via the drain hose, please follow the steps in → "Preparing the condensation con- tainer for the appliance care pro- gramme", Page 39 in reverse order, after both the intensive and regular cleaning processes.
Cleaning and servicing en Pull out the heat exchanger cover 18.2 Base unit by the handle. The base unit is the accessible area at the bottom of the appliance in which you will find the heat ex- changer. Opening the base unit Requirements ¡...
en Cleaning and servicing Insert the heat exchanger cover by 18.3 Water tank filter the handle. The filter in the water tank protects the appliance from dirt and contamin- ants. Cleaning the water tank filter Check the filter regularly and clean the filter if it is dirty. Requirement: The condensation con- tainer → Page 31 is removed from the appliance.
Cleaning and servicing en ance changes the duration of the 18.5 Condensation container automatic programme depending on filter the residual moisture in the laundry. During drying, fluff from the laundry Cleaning the moisture sensor gets into the condensation. The filter Over time, residue from limescale, in the condensation container pro- detergents and care products can tects the appliance from fluff.
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en Cleaning and servicing Slide in the filter as far as it will go. Insert the condensation container. → "Inserting the condensation con- tainer", Page 32...
Troubleshooting en 19 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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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped. working. Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶ There has been a power cut. Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting and programme Ensure that the water drain hose is not kinked or terminated. trapped. Route the water drain hose without kinks. Water drain hose is not connected correctly. Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor- ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Pumping noise. Condensation pump active. Not a fault – normal operating noise. ▶ Buzzing noise. Compressor ventilation active. Not a fault – normal operating noise. ▶ The drying time is too The base unit's filter is soiled. long.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too → "Starting the programme", Page 28. long. "Ready in" time is activated and the ambient temperat- ure is lower than 16 °C. Ensure that the ambient temperature is above 16 ▶ °C or start the next drying process within 2 hours. → "...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water tank for the crease-removal function is empty. Fill water tank. ▶ → "Filling the water tank", Page 33. Water overflows when The water tank has been filled. filling the water tank. Note: The overflowing water is harmless. Do not pour any more water into the water tank.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Odours have formed Stubborn dirt in the appliance or an extended appli- in the appliance. ance downtime of more than one month. Preparing the appliance for the intensive appliance ▶ care programme. → "Preparing the appliance for the intensive appli- ance care programme", Page 41.
en Transportation, storage and disposal Empty the condensation container 20 Transportation, stor- → Page 31. age and disposal Insert the condensation container → Page 32. Disconnect the appliance's mains 20.1 Preparing the appliance plug from the power supply. for transportation a The appliance is now ready to be transported.
Customer Service en Information about current disposal 21.1 Product number (E-Nr.) methods are available from your and production number specialist dealer or local authority. (FD) This appliance is la- You can find the product number (E- belled in accordance Nr.) and the production number (FD) with European Directive on the appliance's rating plate.
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en Consumption values 22 Consumption values The programme The actual values may deviate from Cotton + 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...
Length of the 145 cm A detailed Declaration of Conformity power cord can be found online at siemens- home.bsh-group.com/uk/ among the This product contains light sources additional documents on the product from energy efficiency class F. These page for your appliance.
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en Declaration of Conformity UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
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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 *9001786722* 9001786722 (021019)