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- Page 1 Washer dryer WD4HU542DN 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...
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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 ... 19 1.1 General information.... 4 6.1 Starting an empty washing cycle ......... 19 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 7 Display ........ - Page 3 14.13 Cancelling the drying pro- 20.3 Using the appliance again .. 51 gramme ........ 33 20.4 Disposing of old appliance .. 52 14.14 Unloading the laundry .. 33 21 Customer Service..... 52 14.15 Switching off the appli- 21.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and ance........ 33 production number (FD).. 52 15 Childproof lock......
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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! 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. -
Page 6: Safe Use
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. WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. ▶... - Page 7 Safety en ▶ Call customer services. → Page 52 An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. ▶ Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces. ▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity. ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance.
- Page 8 en Safety Unwashed laundry that has come into contact with solvents, oil, wax, wax remover, paint, grease or stain remover may ignite when drying is in progress. ▶ Do not place laundry in this appliance to be dried if the laundry has not been washed first.
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Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance
Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of chemical burns! If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance. Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation. ▶ Rinse eyes and/or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products. -
Page 10: Preventing Material Damage
en Preventing material damage Make sure that the valve housing ▶ 2 Preventing material for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its sur- damage roundings and is not subjected to any external forces. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Ensure that the inner diameter of terial damage and damage to the ap- ▶... -
Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy
Environmental protection and saving energy en Do not use cleaning products with Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ a high alcohol content. lightly and normally soiled laundry. Do not use hard scouring pads or ▶ a At lower temperatures, the appli- cleaning sponges. -
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 29 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.
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Page 14: Connecting The Appliance
en Installation and connection Remove the power cable from the Press down on the 4 cover caps. holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Remove the 4 sleeves. Connecting the water inlet hose WARNING Risk of electric shock! The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous. Do not immerse the electrical ▶... -
Page 15: Aligning The Appliance
Installation and connection en When connecting to a 21 mm = ½" Sink Fix and secure tap, first fit the adapter with a seal- the water outlet ing washer. hose with an el- → Page 29. Plastic pipe with Fix and secure rubber sleeve the water outlet hose with an el- → Page 29. -
Page 16: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply
en Installation and connection To align the appliance, turn the ap- The connection details of the appli- pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance can be found under Tech- ance is level using a spirit level. nical data → Page 55. Check the mains plug is inserted properly. -
Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance
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. Maintenance flap for the drain Water inlet hose → Page 14 pump → Page 38 Door... -
Page 18: Detergent Drawer
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 31 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡... -
Page 19: Before Using For The First Time
first time en tivate the activated settings by re- Pour standard washing powder peatedly pressing on the relevant into compartment II. buttons on the display. ATTENTION! Pressing on the display with force may cause damage. Do not apply heavy pressure on ▶ the display. -
Page 20: Display
en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, 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 8h "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 22 6,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load... - Page 21 Display en display Designation Description Wi-Fi ¡ Lights up: The appliance is connected to your home network. ¡ Flashes: The appliance is trying to con- nect to your home network. → "Home Connect ", Page 34 Energy manager The appliance is connected to the smart energy system (energy manager).
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Page 22: Buttons
en Buttons 8 Buttons Button Selection Description (mains ¡ Switch on Switch the appliance on or off. switch) ¡ Switch off - 90° (Tem- – 90 °C Adjust the temperature in °C. perature) - 1400 - 1400 rpm Adjust the spin speed or deactivate (Spin speed) the spin cycle. - Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection Description (Easy iron) ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the reduced creasing programme. ¡ Deactivate In order to reduce creasing in the laundry, the spin cycle and the spin speed are adapted. The laundry is damp enough after washing that it needs to be hung out on a washing line.
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Page 24: Dryness Level
en Dryness level 9 Dryness level In some programmes, a dryness level is predefined. The dryness level defines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness level Laundry Drying result Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. that does not dry readily. Normal, single-layered The laundry is dry. - Page 25 Programmes en 10 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. Max. load load (kg) (kg) Wash Dry- Cottons Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, 10,0 linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for nor- mally soiled laundry when you activate ...
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Page 26: Programmes
en Programmes Programme Description Max. Max. load load (kg) (kg) Wash Dry- ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Mixed Fab- Wash items made from cotton, linen, or syn- rics thetic or blended fabrics. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡... - Page 27 Programmes en Programme Description Max. Max. load load (kg) (kg) Wash Dry- App Pro- Select additional programmes directly via the – – grams Home Connect app. A description of the programmes can be found in the Home Connect app. Note: Your appliance must be connected to your home network and registered in your Home Connect app.
- Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. Max. load load (kg) (kg) Wash Dry- Do not use liquid detergent or detergent that is intended for woollens or delicates. Note: The drum cleaning indicator will flash to remind you if you have not used a programme at 60 °C or higher for a long time.
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Page 29: Accessories
QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemens- – Remove curtain hooks and lead strips or use a mesh laundry home.bsh-group.com . -
Page 30: 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- Press ▶ home.bsh-group.com . The switch-on process takes a few ¡ Observe the information on safety seconds. -
Page 31: Saving The Programme Settings
operation en Press down on the insert and re- 14.4 Saving the programme move the detergent drawer. settings You can save your individual pro- gramme settings as favourites. Requirements ¡ A programme has been set. ¡ The programme settings have been adjusted. Press and hold for approx. -
Page 32: Adding Detergent And Care Product
en operation Slide the measuring aid forwards. 14.9 Starting the programme Note: If you want to change the time until the programme ends, set the "Ready in" time first. Press a The drum rotates and load detec- tion takes place. This can take up to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum. -
Page 33: Cancelling The Pro- Gramme
Childproof lock en During the washing cycle, the ap- Remove the laundry. pliance pauses. During the drying cycle, the appli- 14.15 Switching off the appli- ance checks whether it is possible ance to add laundry. Press appears, it is not pos- Note: If Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- sible to add laundry. -
Page 34: Home Connect
¡ The Wi-Fi basic setting is activated scanning the QR code in the table of on the appliance. contents or on www.siemens- → "Activating Wi-Fi on the appli- home.bsh-group.com . ance", Page 36 The Home Connect services are not ¡... -
Page 35: Connecting The Appliance To A Wlan Home Network (Wi-Fi) Without Wps Func- Tion
Home Connect en Reconnect the appliance to the Open the Home Connect app on ‒ Wi-Fi home network with WPS your mobile device and carry out function. the steps in the app. Connect the appliance to the In the Home Connect app, enter Home Connect app. → Page 35 the network name (SSID) and password (key) for your home net- work. -
Page 36: Activating Wi-Fi On The Appliance
en Home Connect Once your appliance is displayed Set the programme to position 5. in the Home Connect app, carry a The display shows "rES". out the last steps in the Press Home Connect app. a The display shows "YES". a If the display shows "con", the ap- Press pliance is connected to the a The network settings are reset. -
Page 37: Data Protection
(initial registration): scanning the QR code in the table of ¡ Unique appliance identification contents or on www.siemens- (consisting of appliance codes as home.bsh-group.com . well as the MAC address of the Wi-Fi communication module in- 18.1 Cleaning the drum... -
Page 38: Cleaning The Drain Pump
en Cleaning and servicing Press down on the insert and re- Fit the insert and click it into place. move the detergent drawer. Clean the opening for the deter- Pull out the insert upwards. gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- Push in the detergent drawer. - Page 39 Cleaning and servicing en Open and remove the service flap. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! 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.
- Page 40 en Cleaning and servicing Screw the pump cap as far as it Cleaning the drain pump will go. Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 38 Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump 90° cap carefully. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position.
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Page 41: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting en 19 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 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The display goes out Energy-saving mode is active flashes. Press any button. ▶ a The symbol lights up again. "E:30 / -80" Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. ▶...
- Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The filter in the water inflow is blocked. Clean the water inflow filter. ▶ The tap is turned off. Turn on the tap. ▶ The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or ▶...
- Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶ working. appliances are working. The programme does You have not pressed not start. Press ▶ Door is not closed. Close the door. Press to start the programme.
- Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ ing. softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
- Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Vibrations and move- Appliance is not correctly aligned. ment of the appliance → "Aligning the appliance", Page 15 ▶ whilst spinning. The appliance feet are not fixed. Secure the appliance feet. ▶ → "Aligning the appliance", Page 15 Transit bolts have not been removed. → "Removing the transit bolts", Page 13.
- Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin programme Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in does not start. the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Start the Spin programme. ▶ Loud noises during Appliance is not correctly aligned.
- Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ satisfactory. The laun- Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in dry is too wet/too the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute damp.
- Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Drying programme Door is not closed. does not start. Close the door. Press to start the programme. No drying programme is selected. Select a suitable drying programme. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 25 The laundry is too Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric. damp.
- Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Fan noise during the Process fan is active. washing phase. Not a fault – normal operating noise. ▶ The programme dura- The programme operation is optimised electronically. tion changes during This may change the programme duration. the wash cycle.
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Page 51: Emergency Release
Note: You can find further information → "Before using for the first time", in the digital instruction manual by Page 19. scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com . Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose. -
Page 52: Disposing Of Old Appliance
en Customer Service 20.4 Disposing of old appli- 21 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 53 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 54 en Consumption values 22 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The values specified for programmes other than Eco 40-60 are only given as a guide and were determined in accordance with the applicable stand- ards EN60456 and EN62512.
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Page 55: Technical Data
(Wi-Fi): 2,00 W Water pressure ¡ Minimum: A detailed RED Declaration of Con- 100 kPa formity can be found online at (1 bar) www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com ¡ Maximum: among the additional documents on 1000 kPa the product page for your appliance. (10 bar) Length of the wa- 150 cm... - Page 56 Conformity A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.siemens- home.bsh-group.com/uk/ among the Only applies to Great Britain additional documents on the product 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz): page for your appliance. Max. 100 mW 5 GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + 5470–5725 MHz): Max.
- 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 *9001692943* 9001692943 (020301)
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