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WG56G2FADN Washing machine EN User manual and installation instructions Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. 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. ¡...
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- ▶...
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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- ▶...
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 ▶...
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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 flammable cleaning agents that contain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its ▶ features. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained ▶ specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶...
en Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or Preventing material damage 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 Preventing material damage ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max.
Environmental protection and saving energy en Set the maximum spin speed if you Environmental protection and saving energy 3 Environmental protec- want to dry the laundry in the tumble tion and saving energy dryer afterwards. a The drier the laundry, the shorter Environmental protection and saving energy the programme duration when dry- 3.1 Disposing of packaging...
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 29 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has undergone 4.1 Unpacking the appliance a function test at the factory. This may cause water stains in the appli- ATTENTION! ance, which the first wash cycle re-...
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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. power cord or Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the hoses ance anywhere that is liable to ex- between the wall...
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.
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Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Siphon Secure the con- tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el- bow. → "Accessories", Page 29 When connecting to a 21 mm = ½" Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap, first fit the adapter with a seal-...
en Before using for the first time 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.
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Before using for the first time en Pour approx. 1 litre of water into the manual dosing compartment. Add washing powder containing oxygen bleach to the manual dos- ing compartment. To prevent foaming, use only half of the amount of detergent recom- mended by the detergent manufac- turer for light soiling.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6.1 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.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Manual dosing compartment → "Using the manual dosing compartment", Page 33 : Dispenser for fabric softener → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 32 : Dispenser for liquid deter- gent → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 32 6.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
en Display Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. 10 / Program end time → "Buttons", Page 23 10.0 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
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Display en Display Description Programme status: Pause Programme status: Programme end Programme status: Steaming 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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en Display Display Description No water pressure. ¡ → "E:30 / -10 and/or ", Page 42 The water pressure from the tap is too low. ¡ The detergent drawer has not been pushed in fully. → " ", Page 42 E:35 / -10 Error code, error display, signal. → "Troubleshooting", Page 40 Example...
Buttons en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons Button Selection More information Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- ¡ gramme. Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- ¡...
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en Buttons Button Selection More information Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. ¡ for washing heavily soiled laundry. Deactivate ¡ Note: If the intelligent dosing system is activated, the detergent will be dis- pensed automatically for the prewash and the main wash. If the intelligent dosing system is de- activated, place the detergent directly in the drum for the prewash and into...
Programmes en Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Notes The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- ¡ gramme selection. For programmes with a temperature setting of 80 °C or 90 °C, the actual ¡ temperature may deviate from the specified temperature. The washing effect and hygiene expected at the specified temperatures is nevertheless achieved.
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Max. 1200 rpm ¡ Wash items made from cotton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Programme setting: Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1600 rpm ¡ Finvask/Silke Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- (Delicate/Silk) cose and synthetic fabrics.
Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Max. 1600 rpm ¡ Outdoor Wash all-weather and outdoor clothing with mem- brane technology and water-resistant equipment. Use a detergent for outdoor fabrics. Do not use fabric softener. Programme setting: Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm ¡...
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Tromler- Clean and care for the drum. – engøring (Drum Use this programme in the following cases: Clean) Before using the appliance for the first time ¡ If you regularly wash at temperatures of 40 °C or ¡...
Accessories en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 53. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WZ10131 tension or AquaStop (approx.
en Detergents and care products 13.2 Setting a programme Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care products Turn the programme selector and set the required programme. The manufacturer's instructions for Detergents and care products → "Programmes", Page 25 use and dosage can be found on the If required, adjust the programme packaging.
Basic operation en The appliance pauses. 13.5 Starting the programme Note: If you want to add laundry, Note: If the intelligent dosing system follow the instructions on the dis- is activated, make sure that the dis- play. pensers have been filled → Page 32 → "Display", Page 21 and the basic dosage has been set Open the door.
en Childproof lock 13.10 Unloading the laundry 14.2 Deactivating the child- proof lock Open the door. Remove the laundry from the Requirement: To deactivate the drum. childproof lock, the appliance must be switched on. 13.11 Switching off the appli- Press on both 3s buttons for ▶...
Intelligent dosing system en If you want to replace the liquid de- Push in the detergent drawer. ¡ tergent or fabric softener in the dis- penser with another product, clean 15.2 Using the manual dosing the detergent drawer beforehand compartment → Page 35. If you are using the intelligent dos- ¡...
en Basic settings Press and, at the same time, Basic settings 16 Basic settings turn the programme selector to po- sition 2. You can configure the basic settings Basic settings The display shows the current for your appliance to meet your value. needs. Use the programme selector to se- lect the required basic setting.
Cleaning and servicing en Remove the pump unit. 17.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer If you want to replace the liquid de- tergent or fabric softener in the dis- penser with another product or if the detergent drawer is dirty, clean the detergent dispenser. ATTENTION! The pump unit contains electrical components.
en Cleaning and servicing Clean the pump unit with a damp cloth. Clean the housing of the detergent drawer in the appliance. Clean the detergent drawer and the cover with a soft, damp cloth or hand shower. Push in the detergent drawer. 17.3 Cleaning the drain pump Dry the detergent drawer, cover Clean the drain pump regularly, at...
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Cleaning and servicing en 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.
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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 a suitable programme for draining after you have emptied the drain pump. Open the water tap. Insert the mains plug. Switch on the appliance.
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the compartment for manual dosing (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -10" and/or First wait approx. 5 minutes until the drain process ends. To reset the error message, switch the appliance off. Switch the appliance back on. If the error message is displayed again, call cus- tomer service.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting All other error codes. Malfunction Switch the appliance off and then on again. If the message appears again, disconnect the appli- ance from the power supply for at least 30 seconds by pulling out the plug or by switching off the relev- ant circuit breaker in the fuse box.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does If the display appears again after cleaning the not start. pump unit, or the programme cannot be started, call customer service. → "Customer Service", Page 53 Note: You can deactivate and manually dose the intel- ligent dosing system until the fault is rectified.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Correctly assemble the pump cover. ▶ ing. Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the compartment for manual dosing (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- Not a fault – no action required. ▶ tion changes during Note: When loading, where possible, place large and the wash cycle. small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not A low spin speed is selected. reached. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a higher ▶ spin speed. is activated. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during Secure the appliance feet. ▶ the spin cycle. → "Aligning the appliance", Page 16 Transit bolts have not been removed. → "Removing the transit bolts", Page 13. ▶ Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 36.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced satisfactory. The laun- spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. dry is too wet/too Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ damp. Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Insufficient cleaning. Basic dosage not adjusted. If intelligent dosing is activated, adjust the basic ▶ dosage. → Page 33 Detergent or care products have congealed in dis- pensers of the intelligent dosing system. Check whether the detergent used is suitable. → "Detergents and care products", Page 30 Drain the dispenser.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Damp stains have Water droplets from the drum or from the door have formed on the fabrics moistened the fabrics. The drops come from either after the end of the condensed steam or the residual moisture from the pro- previous wash programme.
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 36 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
Customer Service en 19.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 20 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Customer Service 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!
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en Consumption values Consumption values 21 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Consumption values 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.
Technical data en More information about your model Technical data 22 Technical data can be found online at https:// eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/1429974 Technical data This web address is linked to the offi- Appliance height 84.5 cm cial EU EPREL product database. Appliance width 59.8 cm Appliance depth 59.0 cm Appliance depth...
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EN Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG 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 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34...