Siemens WG56G2ABDN User Manual And Installation Instructions

Siemens WG56G2ABDN User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WG56G2ABDN 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 6 Before using for the first time ...    20 1.1 General information.... 4 6.1 Starting an empty washing cycle ......... 20 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 7 Display ........
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   33 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 33 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 33 15 Intelligent dosing system ..   34 15.1 Starting the programme with intelligent dosing sys- tem ......... 34 15.2 Filling the dispensers ..... 34 15.3 Basic dosage ...... 35 16 Basic settings......
  • Page 4: Safety

    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: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. 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.
  • Page 6 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. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    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.
  • Page 8 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 cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- able to operate properly.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Set the maximum spin speed if you ▶ spray residue or other residues im- want to dry the laundry in the tumble mediately if they come into contact dryer afterwards. with the appliance. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- ing which, in turn, reduces energy...
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 30 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance.
  • Page 13 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. hoses between Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the wall and the ance anywhere that is liable to ex- appliance.
  • Page 14: Removing The Transport Struts

    en Installation and connection Remove the power cable from the Press down on the 4 cover caps. holder. 4.5 Removing the transport Remove the 4 sleeves. struts Unscrew and remove the screws in the vertical transport struts using a T20 screwdriver. Put on the 4 cover caps. Remove the transport struts.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Undo and remove the screws in Connect the water inlet hose to a the horizontal transport strut using tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). a T20 screwdriver. When connecting to a 21 mm = ½" Remove the transport strut. tap, first fit the adapter with a seal- ing washer.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection To align the appliance, turn the ap- Siphon Secure the con- pliance feet. Check that the appli- nection point with ance is level using a spirit level. a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el- → Page 30.
  • Page 17 Installation and connection en The connection details of the appli- ance can be found under Tech- nical data → Page 56. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
  • Page 18 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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. Maintenance flap for the drain Transit bolts → Page 13 pump → Page 39 Door...
  • Page 19: Familiarising Yourself With

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Detergent drawer Manual dosing compartment : Dispenser for fabric softener : Dispenser for detergent 5.3 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 31...
  • Page 20: Before Using For The First Time

    en first time Start the first wash cycle or set the first time 6 Before using for the programme selector to to switch off the appliance. first time → "Basic operation", Page 31 Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory.
  • Page 21: Display

    Display en 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "10" / "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 24 10,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load...
  • Page 22 en Display display Designation More information ⁠ Rinse Programme status ⁠ Spin Programme status Pause Programme status End of pro- Programme status gramme ⁠ Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated.
  • Page 23 Display en display Designation More information 50 ml Basic dosage Basic dosage for detergent or fabric softener. → "Basic dosage", Page 35 ⁠ Door ¡ Lights up: The door is locked and can- not be opened. ¡ Flashes: The door is not closed prop- erly.
  • Page 24: Buttons

    en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information (Start/Reload/ ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- Pause) gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- (varioSpeed) gramme duration.
  • Page 25 Buttons en Button Selection More information (Prewash) ¡ 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 for the prewash directly in the drum.
  • Page 26: Programmes

    en Programmes 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cotton Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen 10,0 or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 27 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1600 rpm Delicate/Silk Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag. Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Use a waterproofing agent that is suitable for ma- chine-washing. Do not use fabric softener. Place the detergent for outdoor fabrics in the manual dosing compartment. If the programme stops before the last rinse cycle, add the water- proofing agent to the manual dosing compartment.
  • Page 29: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Do not use fabric softener. Do not use liquid detergent or detergent that is in- tended for woollens or delicates. Note: The drum cleaning indicator will flash to re- mind you if you have not used a programme at 60 °C or higher for a long time.
  • Page 30: Preparing The Laundry

    – Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of hooks and eyes – Tie cloth belts, apron strings, contents or on www.siemens- etc. together or use a laundry home.bsh-group.com . bag. 11.1 Preparing the laundry –...
  • Page 31: Detergents And Care

    ¡ You can find further information in → "Installation and connection", the digital instruction manual by Page 12 scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemens- Turn the programme selector to a ▶ home.bsh-group.com . programme. ¡ Observe the information on safety a An audible function test is carried → Page 4 and preventing material...
  • Page 32: Loading Laundry

    en operation ¡ The setting is saved if you activate 13.6 Starting the programme or deactivate the intelligent dosing Requirement: A programme has system. been set. → "Setting a programme", Page 31 13.4 Loading laundry Press ▶ Note: To prevent creasing, note the a The drum rotates and load detec- maximum load for the programmes.
  • Page 33: Cancelling The Programme

    Childproof lock en Add or remove laundry. Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- move any foreign objects. Close the appliance door. Press 13.9 Cancelling the pro- gramme Press Open the appliance door. The appliance door remains locked for safety reasons if the temperature and water levels are high.
  • Page 34: Intelligent Dosing System

    en Intelligent dosing system Requirements 15 Intelligent dosing sys- ¡ The laundry is prepared. → "Preparing the laundry", Page 30 ¡ The laundry is sorted. The optimum quantities of liquid de- ¡ The laundry is placed in the appli- tergent and fabric softener are dis- ance.
  • Page 35: Basic Dosage

    Intelligent dosing system en Pull out the detergent drawer. 15.3 Basic dosage Open the dispenser cover. The basic dosage depends on the manufacturer's instructions for the de- tergent, the water hardness and the degree of soiling of the laundry. Always set a basic dosage that cor- responds to the dosage for a stand- ard load of 4.5 kg.
  • Page 36: Overview Of The Basic Settings

    en Basic settings 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 16.1 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.
  • Page 37: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Note: You can find further information gent and fabric softener residue. in the digital instruction manual by Switch off the appliance. scanning the QR code in the table of → "Switching off the appliance", contents or on www.siemens- Page 33 home.bsh-group.com . Pull out the detergent drawer.
  • Page 38 en Cleaning and servicing Press down on the insert and re- Empty the detergent drawer. move the detergent drawer. Clean the pump unit with a damp Remove the pump unit. cloth. Unclip the detergent drawer cover Clean the detergent drawer and and remove it.
  • Page 39: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and servicing en Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply. Open and remove the service flap. Slide a sufficiently large container under the opening. Clean the housing of the detergent drawer in the appliance. Take the drain hose out of the holder.
  • Page 40 en Cleaning and servicing Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- Requirement: The drain pump is ures, the detergent solution gets empty. → Page 39 hot. Since water may remain in the Do not touch the hot detergent ▶...
  • Page 41: Cleaning The Intake Opening In The Rubber Gasket

    Cleaning and servicing en Ensure that both impellers can Insert and close the service flap. turn. 17.4 Cleaning the intake Insert the pump cap. opening in the rubber Ensure that the parts of the ‒ pump cap are correctly as- gasket sembled. Regularly check the intake opening in the rubber gasket for any block- ages and clean the intake opening.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 18 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 ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Unapproved extension installed on the water drain hose. Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 15 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -10" and/or ⁠ The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or ▶ jammed. Water level measurement system is defective. Note: With the error message, the appliance starts a draining process.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30/-20" Solenoid valve defective. Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 54 Detergent dosage is too high. If you dose manually, reduce the amount of deter- ▶ gent for the next washing cycle with the same load. Additional water is added.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does If the display appears again after you clean the not start. pump unit, call customer service. → "Customer Service", Page 54 Note: You can deactivate and manually dose the intel- ligent dosing system until the fault is rectified. → "Buttons", Page 24 The detergent drawer has not been pushed in fully.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Unapproved extension installed on the water drain ing. hose. Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 15 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting No water is visible in Water is below the visible area. the drum. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it ▶ is operating. Drum jerks after the This is caused by an internal motor test.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced reached. spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Slurping, rhythmical The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is suction noise. pumped out. Not a fault – normal operating noise. ▶ Creasing. The spin speed is too high. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a lower ▶...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the damp washing. that deposit on the laundry. Start the Rinse programme. ▶ Unsuitable detergent added to the dispenser of the in- telligent dosing system. Check whether the detergent used is suitable. → "Detergents and care products", Page 31 Drain the dispenser.
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Insufficient cleaning. Refill the dispenser. → "Filling the dispensers", Page 34 Unsuitable detergent added to the dispenser of the in- telligent dosing system. Check whether the detergent used is suitable. → "Detergents and care products", Page 31 Drain the dispenser. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 37 Clean the dispenser.
  • Page 53: Emergency Release

    Note: You can find further information Page 12 and in the digital instruction manual by → "Before using for the first time", scanning the QR code in the table of Page 20. contents or on www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com . Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose.
  • Page 54: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    en Customer Service 19.4 Disposing of old appli- 20 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Valuable raw materials can be re- unable to rectify faults on the appli- used by recycling. ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- WARNING tomer Service.
  • Page 55 Customer Service en Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
  • Page 56: Consumption Values

    en Consumption values 21 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign 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. The automatic dosing function has been deactivated for this pur- pose.
  • Page 57: Technical Data

    Technical data en number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al- Appliance depth 107.3 cm ternatively, you can also find the with door open model identifier in the first line of the Weight 77,7 kg EU energy label. Maximum load 10,0 kg Mains voltage 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz Minimum in- stallation protec-...
  • Page 60 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 *9001731626* 9001731626 (020311)

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