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Tumble dryer WQ33G2CEDN 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...
For further information, please refer to the Digital User Guide. Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 9 Programmes ....... 26 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Automatic programmes.... 26 1.2 Intended use....... 4 9.2 Timed programmes .... 27 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 10 Accessories......
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16.3 Water tank filter ...... 39 16.4 Moisture sensor...... 39 17 Troubleshooting....... 40 18 Transportation, storage and disposal ........ 45 18.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation ...... 45 18.2 Disposing of old appliance .. 45 19 Customer Service..... 46 19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD).. 46 20 Consumption values....
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 Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper 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 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. ▶...
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 unplug the appliance at the mains.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff. ▶ Do not drink or reuse the condensation water from the appli- ance. Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed.
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 Foam and foam rubber may deform Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material or melt during the drying process. Do not dry laundry that contains damage ▶ foam or foam rubber. Unsuitable cleaning products may Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage damage the surfaces of the appli- terial damage and damage to the ap-...
en Installation and connection Spin the laundry in the washing ma- Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- chine before drying. nection a If the laundry is excessively damp, this extends the programme dura- Installation and connection tion and increases energy con- 4.1 Unpacking the appliance sumption.
Installation and connection en Replace the accessories in ques- If the appliance is operated immedi- ▶ tion before operating the appli- ately after transportation, the refriger- ance. ant contained in the appliance may → "Accessories", Page 28 result in damage to the appliance. Immediately after transporting the ▶...
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 between Page 12 the wall and the ¡ The appliance is installed at the in- appliance.
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Installation and connection en Push the water drain hose as far Water outlet connection types as it will go into the connecting ATTENTION! piece. In the event of a blocked or covered outlet, accumulated wastewater can flow back into the appliance. Before operating the appliance, en- ▶...
en Installation and connection bow and secure it using fixing ma- terial. Secure the elbow to the gully. 4.5 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce vibrations and noises, align the appliance correctly. To align the appliance, turn the ap- ▶ pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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.
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 26 Programme selector → Page 29 Display → Page 19 Buttons → Page 22...
Display en Display 6 Display The display shows the current set- Display tings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining 1:25 Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 27 8 kg Recommended...
en Display Display Designation Description Dryness level: Iron The dryness level is activated. → "Buttons", Page 23 Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 23 Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 22 Plus Dryness level ad- The adjusted dryness level is activated.
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Display en Display Designation Description Crease-removal Programme status function Pause Programme status End of pro- Programme status gramme Example...
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en Buttons Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Buttons Button Selection Description Start/Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause 3s ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock.
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Buttons en Button Selection Description Cupboard Dry Cupboard Dry ¡ Selecting Cupboard ¡ Dry activates the dry- ¡ +1 ness level. ¡ +2 The dryness level ¡ +3 defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends. → "Dryness level", Page 25 ¡...
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en Buttons Button Selection Description Ready In ¡ Programme end ¡ Set the programme end. ¡ Programme length The programme dura- tion is already in- cluded in the set num- ber of hours. Once the programme has started, the pro- gramme duration is displayed.
Dryness level en Dryness level 8 Dryness level Each automatic programme has a specified dryness level. The dryness level Dryness level defines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness level Laundry Drying result Cupboard Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry.
en Programmes Programmes 9 Programmes You can dry your fabrics using either an automatic programme or a timed pro- Programmes 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) Shirts Dry shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fabrics. Note: For optimal drying results, dry a maximum of 5 shirts at one time. Once the laundry is dry, iron it or hang it up.
QR code in the table of Remove all items from any pock- ▶ contents or on www.siemens- ets in your laundry before using home.bsh-group.com . the appliance. To protect your appliance and the ▶...
Note: If you want to change the time scanning the QR code in the table of until the programme ends, set the contents or on www.siemens- "Ready in" time first. home.bsh-group.com . Press Start/Reload .
en Basic operation avoid or cancel the cooling pro- Requirements cess, open the door. ¡ The display shows the following after drying: "End" → "Display", Page 20 ¡ or during operation: . Open the appliance door. Add or remove laundry. Open the door. Close the appliance door.
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Basic operation en Disconnect the two-part fluff filter. Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly under warm, running water and then dry them off. Open the two fluff filters. Close the two fluff filters and put them together. Remove the fluff. Insert the two-part fluff filter. Close the door.
en Basic operation Use a soft brush to clean the heat 12.10 Filter system on the exchanger cover. base unit During drying, fluff from the laundry is collected in the base unit's filter sys- tem. The filter system protects the ap- pliance from fluff. Cleaning the filter system on the base unit If the display shows a notification...
Basic operation en Push the filter mat onto the retain- Requirements ers. ¡ The display shows the following after drying: "End" ¡ or during operation: Pull out the condensation con- tainer, keeping it level. Ensure that the cleaned filter mat is not deformed, damaged or in- verted when you push it onto the retainers.
en Childproof lock Push the condensation container ▶ Crease-removal function 14 Crease-removal func- in as far as it will go. tion In order to reduce creasing and air- Crease-removal function 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.
¡ The display shows: ¡ The condensation container Note: You can find further information → Page 33 is removed from the in the digital instruction manual by appliance. scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com .
Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com . If you place a cloth beneath the 16.1 Tips on cleaning and...
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Cleaning and servicing en Pull the insert out horizontally. Cleaning the base unit You can remove any visible dirt in the base unit. CAUTION Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the heat exchanger may lead to cuts. Do not touch the fins on the heat ▶...
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en Cleaning and servicing Carefully clean the air inlet grille Closing the base unit with a vacuum cleaner and brush Requirement: The base unit is open. attachment. → "Opening the base unit", Page 36 Insert the heat exchanger cover by the handle. In doing so, ensure that you do not deform or damage the grille.
Cleaning and servicing en ance changes the duration of the 16.3 Water tank filter automatic programme depending on The filter in the water tank protects the residual moisture in the laundry. the appliance from dirt and contamin- Cleaning the moisture sensor ants. Over time, residue from limescale, Cleaning the water tank filter detergents and care products can...
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 17 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! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶ working. appliances are working. Appliance paused, but Cooling process active. the drum is rotating. Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Condensation in the The appliance uses condensation for the automatic condensation tank self-cleaning. even though the water Not a fault – no action required. ▶ drain hose is connec- Water drain hose is not connected correctly. ted.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too → "Opening the base unit", Page 36. long. Clean the heat exchanger. → "Cleaning the base unit", Page 37 → "Closing the base unit", Page 38. Water is leaking from Appliance is not correctly aligned. the appliance. Aligning the appliance ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too Spread the items of laundry for cooling. damp. Unsuitable dryness level set. → "Changing the dryness level", Page 25. ▶ Drying target not adjusted. → "Adjusting the dryness level", Page 25. ▶ Load too small. Set a timed programme for the subsequent drying.
Transportation, storage and disposal en Secure the water drain hose on the Transportation, storage and disposal 18 Transportation, stor- appliance against unintentional loosening. age and disposal Ensure that you do not bend the You can find out here how to prepare Transportation, storage and disposal water drain hose.
en Customer Service Unplug the appliance from the Detailed information on the warranty mains. period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after- Cut through the power cord. sales service, your retailer or on our Dispose of the appliance in an en- website.
Consumption values en Consumption values 20 Consumption values Cotton Eco programme (de- The actual values may deviate from Consumption values noted by the arrow symbol) is suit- the indicated values depending on able for drying cotton laundry with a the type of fabric, composition of normal dampness level, and is the laundry to be dried, residual moisture most efficient programme for drying...
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en Technical data Programme Final Load Spin Initial Pro- Energy mois- (kg) speed mois- gramm con- ture (rpm) ture e dura- sump- level level tion tion (h:min) (kWh/ cycle) Cotton + Iron Dry 12,0 1400 1:14 0,52 Cotton + ...
Technical data en ternatively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label.
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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 *9001621853* 9001621853 (010901)