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Tumble dryer WQ41G20XGC 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...
Futher information and explanations are available online: 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...... 28 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11 Laundry........
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16 Troubleshooting....... 40 17 Transportation, storage and disposal ........ 45 17.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation ...... 45 17.2 Disposing of old appliance .. 45 18 Customer Service..... 46 18.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD).. 46 19 Consumption values.... 47 20 Technical data ......
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 ▶ Rinse the laundry thoroughly with warm water and detergent be- fore drying it in the machine. ▶ Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have been used to clean the laundry beforehand. WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! If drying is interrupted early, the laundry is not cooled sufficiently and may ignite.
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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 2 Preventing material or melt during the drying process. Do not dry laundry that contains damage ▶ foam or foam rubber. Unsuitable cleaning products may ATTENTION! damage the surfaces of the appli- The functionality of the appliance ance.
en Installation and connection Spin the laundry in the washing ma- 4 Installation and con- chine before drying. nection a Damper laundry extends the pro- gramme duration and increases energy consumption. 4.1 Unpacking the appliance Observe the programme's maximum ATTENTION! load capacity. Objects remaining in the drum that → "Programmes", Page 26 are not designed for operation with a If the maximum load is exceeded,...
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 hose to drain away excess condens- Installation loca- Requirements ation directly into the waste water tion system. In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- Notes stack ginal connection ¡ Operate this appliance using the set from the water drain hose provided.
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Installation and connection en Pull out the condensation hose Push the water drain hose as far from the connecting piece. as it will go into the connecting piece. The condensation hose is connec- ted to the connecting piece at the Insert the water drain hose into the factory.
en Installation and connection Water outlet connection types Secure the elbow to the gully. ATTENTION! In the event of a blocked or covered outlet, accumulated wastewater can flow back into the appliance. Before operating the appliance, en- ▶ 4.5 Aligning the appliance sure that the wastewater drains away quickly and eliminate any In order to reduce vibrations and...
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 26 Programme selector → Page 29 Display → Page 19 Buttons → Page 22...
Display en 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Expected programme duration or pro- tion/programme gramme time remaining in hours and time remaining minutes. 1:25 Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 27 Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec-...
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 End of pro- Programme status gramme Example...
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en Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description Start/Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock. ¡ Deactivate Disable the control panel to prevent unwanted or accidental operation.
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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 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 Cupboard Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. dry plus that does not dry readily.
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) Shirts Suitable for shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fab- rics. Note: For optimal drying results, dry a maximum of 5 shirts or 5 blouses at the same time. Once the laundry is dry, iron it or hang it up.
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 46. Order number Connection kit with pull- To save space, stack the WZ20400 out worktop appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth...
operation en – Tie cloth belts, apron strings, Open the door. etc. together or use a laundry Place the laundry in the drum. bag. Close the door. – Remove curtain hooks and lead Ensure that there is no laundry strips or use a mesh laundry trapped in the door.
en operation Remove the two-part fluff filter. 12.7 Unloading the laundry Open the door. Remove the laundry from the drum. 12.8 Switching off the appli- ance Turn the programme selector to ▶ 12.9 Fluff filter Remove the fluff from the recess. During drying, fluff from the laundry is collected in the fluff filter.
operation en Open the two fluff filters. Close the two fluff filters and put them together. Remove the fluff. Insert the two-part fluff filter. Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly under warm, running water and Close the door. then dry them off. 12.10 Filter system on the base unit During drying, fluff from the laundry is...
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en operation ¡ If you do not clean the appliance Clean the filter mat thoroughly un- as described, the appliance's func- der warm, running water and tionality may be impaired. squeeze it out by hand. Requirement: The display shows the following during operation: Clean the fluff filter → Page 30.
Childproof lock en Empty the condensation container. 12.11 Condensation con- tainer Condensation forms during drying, which your appliance uses for auto- matic cleaning. By default, the con- densation is collected in the appli- ance's condensation container. Note: Operate this appliance using the water drain hose provided. If you connect the water drain hose → Page 14, you do not have to regu- larly empty the condensation con-...
en Childproof lock a The display shows a The controls are locked. a The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off and in the event of a power failure. 13.2 Deactivating the child- proof lock Requirement: To deactivate the childproof lock, the appliance must be switched on.
Basic settings en 14 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 14.1 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.
To keep your appliance working effi- ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on siemens-home.bsh- group.com .
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Cleaning and servicing en Open the maintenance flap. 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 ▶...
en Cleaning and servicing Clean the opening with a soft, Close the maintenance flap. damp cloth. 15.3 Moisture sensor Close the base unit → Page 38. The moisture sensor in this appliance Closing the base unit measures how damp the laundry is Requirement: The base unit is open. during the drying cycle.
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Cleaning and servicing en Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge.
en Troubleshooting 16 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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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The load is too large. Observe the maximum load capacity of the ▶ → "Programmes", Page 26. The laundry lies in the drum for too long after drying. Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the drying programme has finished.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Condensation in the Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor- ▶ condensation tank rectly. even though the water → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 drain hose is connec- ted. The programme does Childproof lock is activated. not start.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too Clean the heat exchanger. long. → "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", Page 16 ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too → "Cleaning the moisture sensor", Page 38. ▶ damp. The drying process is interrupted and the condensa- tion tank has been filled. → "Emptying the condensation container", Page 33. → "Inserting the condensation container", Page 33. → "Starting the programme", Page 29.
Transportation, storage and disposal en Empty the condensation container 17 Transportation, stor- → Page 33. age and disposal Insert the condensation container → Page 33. Disconnect the appliance's mains 17.1 Preparing the appliance plug from the power supply. for transportation a The appliance is now ready to be transported.
en Customer Service Information about current disposal ¡ On the rear of the appliance. methods are available from your Make a note of your appliance's de- specialist dealer or local authority. tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again This appliance is la- quickly.
Consumption values en 19 Consumption values The specified values are indicative amount of laundry being loaded, en- only and were determined in accord- vironmental conditions and the activ- ance with the applicable standard ation of additional functions. IEC61121. The expected programme dura- The actual values may deviate from tion/"Ready in"...
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en Technical data Mains voltage 220-240 V, Power consump- ¡ Off mode: 50 Hz tion 0.15 W ¡ Left-on mode: Minimum in- 0.50 W stallation protec- tion Ambient temper- ¡ Minimum: ature 5 °C Nominal power 625 W ¡ Maximum: 35 °C Length of the 145 cm power cord...
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