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WG46G2Z3FG Washing machine EN User manual and installation instructions Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
Refer to the Digital User Guide for more information. Table of contents 1 Safety........4 8 Keys ........24 1.1 General instructions .... 4 9 Programs ......26 1.2 Destination of the device ..........4 10 Accessories........31 1.3 Restriction of users ..4 11 Laundry.........
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15 Basic settings ....36 15.1 Overview of the basic settings ........ 36 15.2 Changing basic settings..36 16 Cleaning and maintenance ..36 16.1 Cleaning the drum ....36 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........37 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump..... 38 17 Troubleshooting ....
Safety 1 Safety Please observe the following safety precautions. 1.1 General instructions ¡Read these instructions for use carefully. ¡Keep the instructions for use and product information for later 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 for hand washing...
Safety 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installations are dangerous. ▶ Only connect and use the device according to the information on the rating plate. ▶ Only connect the device to an alternating current mains via a properly installed earthed socket.
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Safety ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer power cord is not available, contact an electrical specialist to adjust the home installation. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the device can cause injuries when lifting. ▶...
Safety If the appliance is moved by protruding parts, such as the loading door, the parts may break off. ▶ Do not move the device by protruding parts. CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Sharp edges on the device can cause cuts if touched. ▶...
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Safety ▶ On discarded appliances, unplug the power cord from the socket, then cut the power cord and damage the appliance door lock in such a way that the appliance door no longer closes. When spinning larger, water-impermeable items of laundry, an imbalance can occur that can lead to injury.
Safety Reaching into the rotating drum can cause injury to the hands. ▶ Wait until the drum has come to a complete stop before reaching into the drum with your hand. CAUTION ‒ Risk of burns! The soap becomes hot when washing at high temperatures. ▶...
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Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Using non-original spare parts and non-original accessories is dangerous. ▶ Use only original spare parts and original accessories from the manufacturer. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Toxic fumes can be produced when using solvent-based cleaning agents.
Avoid material damage Too low or too high water pressure can Material damage avoid material damage hinder the device function. avoid ▶ Make sure that the water pressure on the water supply system is at least 100 kPa (1 bar) and a Avoid material damage...
Environmental protection and saving Set the maximum speed if the environmental protection saving Environmental protection and laundry is to be dried subsequently saving in the tumble dryer. aDryer laundry shortens the pro- Environmental protection saving gram duration during drying and 3.1 Disposal of the packaging reduces energy consumption.
Set up and connect Remark:A function test was carried Set up and connect connect out on the device at the factory. This may cause water stains to form in the connect device, which the first wash will 4.1 Unpacking the device remove.
Set up and connect If the device is tilted more than 40°, 4.4 Remove transport residual water can escape from the protections device and cause material damage. The device is secured for transport Tilt the device carefully. ▶ with transport locks on the rear of the Transport the device upright.
Set up and connect Slide the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the mains connection cable from the holder. Remove the 4 sleeves. Remark:To install the transport locks in the device for transport, reverse these steps in reverse order. 4.5 Connecting the device Connect the water supply hose Connect the water supply hose to the device.
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Set up and connect Connect the water supply hose to Plastic stand The water drainage the tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). pipe with rubber feeding tube with run muff or a a bend drain fix and drill gene. → "Accessories", Page 31 Connect the device electrically Remark:Your home electrical...
Before first use Tighten the lock nuts hand-tight 4.6 Adjusting the device against the housing with a wrench To reduce noise and vibration and to with a spanner width of 17. avoid walking of the device, place the device horizontally. Turn the lock nuts clockwise with a wrench with a spanner width of Hold the device foot and do not...
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Before first use Approx. Pour 1 liter of tap water into compartment II. Pour powder detergent with oxygen bleach into dispensing drawer II. To avoid foaming, use only half the amount recommended by the detergent manufacturer for light soiling. Do not use wool or delicate detergent.
Get to know your device Get to know your device to know device to know your device 6.1 Device Here you will find an overview of the components of your device. Depending on the device type, details in the image may differ, e.g. the color the vor Service valve n pump Transport protections...
Get to know your device Dosing aid for liquid detergent → "Inserting the dosing aid", page 33 Detergent compartment II: detergent for the main wash Detergent dispenser: fabric softener Detergent compartment I: detergent for the prewash 6.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to set all functions of your device and obtain information about its operating status.
Display Display isplay isplay On the display you will see the current setting values, selection options or instructions. singing lyrics. Example display indication Description Indication 0:40 Expected program duration or remaining time of the program in hours and minutes. 10 / Program end time →...
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Display Description Indication Program status: pause Program status: program end Program status: steaming ¡lights up: the child lock is activated. ¡flashes: the child lock is activated and the device was served. → "Deactivate child lock", page 35 The anti-crease function is activated. →...
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Tests Tests etching The selection of the program settings depends on the setting etching program. Knob Choice More information Start/Pause / Dé- ¡start Start, cancel or pause program. part/Pause ¡Cancel ¡pause vario Speed ¡activate Activate or deactivate shortened ¡deactivate program duration. Remark:Energy consumption is increasing.
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Tests Knob Choice More information Water & Rinse ¡activate Wash with more water and activate or len+ / Eau & deactivate an extra rinse cycle. ¡deactivate Rinçage+ Recommended for particularly sensitive skin or in areas with very soft water. ¡activate Activate or deactivate washing with less Anti-crease / Anti- roissage...
Programs Programs programs Programs Comments ¡The care labels of the laundry give you additional instructions for the program selection. ¡For programs with a temperature setting of 80°C or 90°C, the actual temperature may differ from the displayed temperature. However, the washing effect and hygiene expected at the specified temperatures are achieved.
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Programs Maxi Program Description male bela- thing (kg) Wash textiles made of synthetic and mixed fibres. Wrinkle repair loin / Synthéti- ques Program setting: ¡max. 60 °C ¡max. 1200 rpm Wash textiles made of cotton, linen, synthetic Quick/Mix / Mix rapid materials and mixed fibres.
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Programs Maxi Program Description male bela- thing (kg) Hygiene / Hygi- Wash sturdy textiles made of cotton, linen and mixed fibres. Suitable for people with allergies and high hygiene requirements. Remark:When the set temperature has been reached, it remains constant during the entire washing process.
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Programs Maxi Program Description male bela- thing (kg) Activate vario Speed if you only want to steam a piece of laundry. Comments ¡Immediately hang the warm and damp textiles Immediately after the end of the program, iron or iron the textiles. ¡The textiles are not washed or cleaned.
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Programs Maxi Program Description male bela- thing (kg) If you want to shorten the program duration to 15 minutes, activate vario Speed. The maximum loading capacity is reduced to 2.0 kg. Program setting: ¡max. 40 °C ¡max. 1200 rpm vario Speedactivated Washing not possible...
accessories 0 Accessories accessories e use only original accessories. accessories These are tailored to the device. Remark:Some accessories are available in other colours. Please contact the → "Service", page 48 Usage Order number Extend cold water or Aquastop WZ10131 Extension water supply water supply hose (2.50 m).
LDetergent and laundry care products ¡Laundry folded apart 3 The Operation in es- e Enter operation essence do the drum sence ¡Laundry that has been treated with chlorine bleach agent has been prepared, rinse several times before putting it in Ministry in essence 13.1 Switching on the device...
The Ministry in essence 13.6 Use dosing aid Requirements ¡The laundry has been prepared and To make it easier to dose liquid sorted. → "Laundry", page 31 detergent, you can use the dosing aid in the detergent drawer. ¡The drum is empty. Remark:Do not use a dosing aid for thick Open the door.
The Ministry in essence 13.7 Dosing detergent and Requirements ¡The laundry has been placed. laundry care products → "Filling the drum with laundry", Page 32 Remark:Please note the instructions ¡The program has started. for detergent and laundry care → "Starting the program", Page products →...
Child lock – Start the program at a high water Wipe the rubber sleeve dry and levelCentrifugation / Essorageor remove foreign objects. select a suitable program for draining. → "Programs", page 26 Remove the laundry. → Page 35 13.12 Resume program after rinse stop Requirements ¡The rinse stop is activated.
Basic settings In order not to cancel the running 15.2 Change basic settings program, the program selector must be set to the starting program. Set the program selector to position 1. → Page 36 agoes out in the display PressCentrif. / Essorageand at the same time turn the program selector 5 Basic settings basic...
Cleaning and maintenance part or a cleaning agent to Clean and dry the detergent drawer maintain the interior of the and insert with water and a brush. appliance. → "Accessories", page 31 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer Pull out the detergent drawer. Press the insert down and remove the detergent drawer.
Cleaning and maintenance Remove the drain hose from the holder. 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump regularly, at least once a year and in the event of malfunctions, e.g. blockages or chattering. Empty the drain pump Close the water tap. Turn off the device.
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Cleaning and maintenance Clamp the drain hose in the holder. Clean the interior, threads of the pump cover and pump housing. Clean the drain pump Verify that the pump impeller rotates easily. Required:The drain pump is empty. → Page 38 Install the pump cover.
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Cleaning and maintenance Tighten the pump cover as far as it will go. The handle of the pump cover must be vertical. Install and close the service flap. Before the next wash To prevent detergent from flowing unused into the drain during the next wash, perform a suitable drain program after emptying the pump.
Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting resolve disruptions You can resolve minor faults with the device yourself. Please consult before you resolve disruptions contact customer service for information on troubleshooting. This way you avoid unnecessary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous.
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Malfunction "E:30 / -10" or Water tap is closed. Open the water tap. ▶ Water supply hose is kinked or trapped. Check the installation of the water supply hose. ▶ → Page 13 The filters in the water supply are clogged. Clean the filters in the water supply.
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Malfunction Strong foaming Detergent dosage is too high. ming. ▶ Immediate measure: mix a tablespoon of fabric softener with 0.5 liters of water and pour this mixture into compartment II (not for outdoor, sportswear and down textiles).
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Malfunction Drum shakes No malfunction. Internal engine test has started. program start. No action required.No action required. No malfunction. Load recognition is active for 2 Drum is spinning, there no water flows into minutes. the device. No action required.No action required.
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Malfunction Drops of water from the drum or door have dampened have formed on the the textiles. The drops come either from condensed textiles after the end of vapor or from residual moisture from the previous the programme smartFinish washing program.
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Malfunction There is too much detergent or fabric softener in the detergent Detergent or laundry detergent softer drips from drawer. the cuff and collects on ▶ When dosing, pay attention to the marking in the detergent the door or in the cuff drawer.
Transport, store and dispose of Dismantle the hoses. 17.1 Emergency release Unlock door 18.2 Installing transport protections Required:The drain pump is empty. → Page 38 To avoid transport damage, secure NB!Running water can lead to the device with transport locks before property damage.
Service department 18.4 Disposal of your old sche equipment (waste electrical and electronic device equipment - WEEE). Valuable raw materials can be reused The directive sets the through environmentally friendly framework for take-back disposal. valid in the EU and processing of old equipment.
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Service department ¡on the inside of the bottom holding valve. ¡at the back of the device comb. To quickly find your device information and service telephone numbers, you can write down the information.
Consumption values usability values 0 Consumption values usability values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The specified values for other programs asEco 40-60are only guideline values and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Pro- Maxi Program...
Technical data You can find more information about 1 Technical data echnical facts your model on the Internet at https:// eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/1465276 . This Technical data web address refers to the official EU Device height 84.5 cm product database EPREL. Device width 59.8 cm Device depth 59.0 cm...
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