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Washer dryer WD4HU540DN siemens-home.bsh-group.com/welcome Register your product online...
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Your new washer dryer Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Siemens washer dryer. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Intended use Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi ..44 Intended use Resetting your network settings..44 Updating the software ... 44 This appliance is intended for private Information on data protection.
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. T he following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to ■...
Safety instructions The mains plug and the Warning ■ protective contact socket Risk of poisoning! must match and the earthing Detergents and care products system must be correctly may result in poisoning if installed. consumed. The installation must have an If accidentally swallowed, seek ■...
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of fire/material damage/ Risk of injury! damage to the appliance! The appliance is very heavy. ■ The use of extension cords or Lifting it may result in injury. power strips may result in fire Do not lift the appliance on due to overheating or short your own.
Safety instructions If the water hoses are altered Operation ■ or damaged, this may result Warning in material damage or Risk of explosions/fire! damage to the appliance. Laundry that has come into The water hoses must not be contact with solvents, oil, wax, kinked, crushed, altered or wax remover, paint, grease or severed.
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Safety instructions Certain objects may ignite Warning ■ when drying is in progress, Risk of poisoning! or even cause the appliance Poisonous fumes may be given to catch fire or explode. off by cleaning agents that Remove any lighters or contain solvents, e.g.
Safety instructions If you pour the wrong Warning ■ quantity of detergent or Eye/skin irritation! cleaning agent into the Detergent and care products appliance, this may result in may spray out if the detergent material damage or damage drawer is opened while the to the appliance.
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Safety instructions Repairs and any other work Warning ■ on the appliance must only Risk of injury/material be conducted by our damage/damage to the customer service or by an appliance! electrician. The same applies The use of spare parts and for replacing the mains cable accessories supplied by other (when necessary).
Environmental protection Tips on economical use Environmental protection Always fill the appliance with the ■ maximum amount of laundry for each programme. ~ Page 27 P ackaging/used appliance Wash normally soiled laundry E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n ■...
Positioning and connecting Mains lead Positioning and Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions S tandard accessories Customer Service location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g directory* Check the appliance for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The appliance must be stable Warning Note: aligned so that it does not move Risk of injury! around. The appliance is very heavy. ■ The installation surface must be firm Be careful when lifting/transporting ■...
Positioning and connecting Removing the transport locks Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Caution! Damage to the appliance The appliance is secured for ■ transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the appliance may become damaged when it is operated.
Positioning and connecting Lock the covers firmly in place by Remove the transport strut. applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. Hose and cable lengths Connection on left side Removing the support struts Unscrew and remove all screws in the vertical transport struts. ( ~ 145 cm Remove the transport struts.
Positioning and connecting If the supply hose is too short for Note: Connection your connection, you can order an Connect the water supply hose to extension from the after-sales service. the water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to the appliance: Water inlet –...
Positioning and connecting Open the water tap carefully, Connection checking the leak tightness of the Drainage into a siphon connection points. The screw ■ The connection point must be connection is under mains water secured using a hose clamp with a pressure.
Positioning and connecting Alignment Electrical connection Level the appliance using a spirit level. Warning Incorrect levelling may result in intense Risk of death! noise, vibrations and "wandering". There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Loosen the lock nuts using a Never touch or hold the mains plug ■...
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Transportation time e.g. when moving home The appliance was inspected Preparatory work: thoroughly before leaving the factory. To Turn off the water tap. remove any residual test water, run the Reduce the water pressure in the k Drum Clean programme the first supply hose.
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Positioning and connecting Insert all four sleeves. Before switching on the appliance again: Notes The support struts must be ■ removed. ~ Page 16 The transport braces must be ■ removed. ~ "Removing the transport locks" on page 15 Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■...
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance A ppliance G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer Control panel Loading door Service flap...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Programmes that can be selected. 0 Touch-Display 8 Start/Pause button Touch I button to start, interrupt (e.g. reload washing) and cancel the programme. @ Power button Press the # button to switch the appliance on/off.
Getting to know the appliance Touch-Display Additional programme settings Programme default settings Display Setting Wash+Dry Display Setting Description Temperature Temperature that Ž - 90° can be set in °C ¾ (Cupboard dry+) Ž = cold » (Cupboard dry) Spin speed Spin speed in rpm (revolutions per Ø...
Laundry Status indicators for the programme Laundry progress (programme sequence) P reparing laundry for washing L a u n d r y Protecting your laundry and appliance Caution! Damage to the appliance/textiles Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) may damage the washing or components of the appliance.
Laundry Preparing laundry for drying Sorting laundry Sort your laundry according to the care To ensure an even drying result, Note: instructions and manufacturer's sort the laundry according to the: information on the care labels, Type of fabric ■ depending on: Care symbols which are indicated on ■...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes S electable programme O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information Name of the programme Max. load for washing/ Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information Y Delicate/Silk 2.0 kg/- For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic Ž - 40 °C fibres or blends (e.g. silk blouses, silk scarves). 2 - 800 rpm z (Water plus), Ý (Easy iron), l (Rinse plus), s (Prewash), â...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information k Drum Clean 0.0 kg/- Special programme for drum hygiene or fluff removal. Do not Ž, 40°C, 90 °C load any laundry. 1200 rpm 90°C = antibacterial programme. â (Memory), ç (Silent) 40°C = antibacterial programme, special drum cleaning deter- gent can be used.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information $ Shirts 2.0 kg/2.0 kg Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres Ž - 60 °C or blended fabrics. 400 - 800 rpm z (Water plus), Ý (Easy iron), l (Rinse plus), s (Prewash), â...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information SuperQuick 30’/Wash&Dry 90’ *** 4,0 kg/1,5 kg For small amount lightly soiled garments made of cotton, linen, Ž - 40 °C synthetic or blended fabrics. 400 - 1200 rpm ç (Silent), Wash+Dry, » (Cupboard dry) Curtains *** 3,5 kg/- For cleaning heavy and light curtains.
Programme default settings To do this: Programme default Select a programme (except \ myTime programme). settings The programme duration is displayed for the selected Y ou can change the default settings for programme, e.g. 2:30 P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s selected programmes.
Additional programme settings ( Speed Additional programme Washing/drying in a shorter time while settings achieving a washing/drying result that is consistent with the normal performance. You can find possible additional N ote: A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s programme settings in the overview;...
Additional programme settings Ý (Easy iron) ç (Silent) Reduces creasing by means of a Function designed for noise reduction. special spin sequence followed by Washing and drying process noise will fluffing and reduced spin speed. be reduced, and ending signal will be switched off.
Operating the appliance Switching on the appliance/ Operating the selecting a programme appliance Press the # button till the indicator P reparing the appliance lamp lights up, release the button. The O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e appliance is switched on.
Operating the appliance You can start the programme Dosing and adding detergent Note: also via Home Connect app by and care products touching briefly } (Remote start) button on the appliance before. Caution! Damage to the appliance Placing laundry into the drum Detergents and agents for the pretreatment of laundry (e.g.
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Operating the appliance Pour in detergent and/or cleaning Measuring aid A* for liquid detergent product. *depending on the model Position the measuring aid A for measuring the correct amount of liquid detergent: Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer.
Operating the appliance Starting the programme To deactivate the childproof lock: Touch and hold the w 3 sec button Touch and hold I button for 1~2 until the w 3 sec indicator lamp is off. seconds, then release the button. The programme starts and the appliance Adding/removing laundry door is locked.
Operating the appliance Cancel the programme Removing laundry/switching off the appliance For programmes washing at high temperatures: Press the # button till the indicator Touch the I button. lamp turns off, release the button. To cool down laundry: Select q The appliance is switched off.
Home Connect Notes Home Connect Please observe the safety ■ precautions in this instruction T his appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can manual and make sure that these H o m e C o n n e c t be remotely controlled using a mobile are complied with even when device.
Home Connect Connecting to the home Activate the WPS function on your home network router within the next network and the Home 2 minutes. Connect app If the appliance has connected to your home network successfully, Your home Connect your appliance to the home appliance is connected to your home network automatically or manually network.
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Home Connect Call up the Wi-Fi setting on the Connecting to the Home Connect app mobile device. Step 3 Connect the mobile device to the If your appliance is connected to your Home Connect Wi-Fi network and home network, you can connect it to the enter the password (key) Home Connect app.
Home Connect Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi Resetting your network settings If your appliance is already connected to your home network, you can activate You can reset all of the network or deactivate Wi-Fi on your appliance. settings. Ensure that you are in the Home Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu.
A detailed RED Declaration of installed. Conformity can be found online at www.siemens-home.bsh-group.com Information on data protection among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance. When your appliance is connected for...
Appliance settings End signal Appliance settings Touch and hold the ç button for approx. 3 seconds. The indicator lamp A utomatic switch-off in position 1 is on. You can use the ˜ A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s button to adjust the volume of the end If the appliance is not operated for a signal, e.g.
Sensors Brightness Sensors Possible setting values: 1 - 4 U nbalanced load detection You can touch position 3 and use the ˜ S e n s o r s button to adjust the brightness of the system Touch-Display, e.g. ’- „. The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the...
Cleaning and maintenance Appliance housing/control To remove the insert: Push the insert upwards from below with your finger. panel Remove the detergent residue ■ immediately. Wipe the housing and the control ■ panel with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cloths, sponges ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Leave the detergent drawer open Carefully unscrew the pump cover; Note: so that any residual water can residual water may leak out. evaporate. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing. The impeller in the drain pump must be Drain pump is blocked able to rotate.
Cleaning and maintenance The drain hose at the siphon Clean the filters: is blocked Disconnect the hose from the rear of the appliance. Press the # button. Pull out the mains plug. Loosen the hose clamp. Carefully remove the drain hose; residual water may leak out.
Faults and what to do about them Press the # button. Pull out the Faults and what to do mains plug. Open the service flap. about them E mergency release F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m E.g.
Faults and what to do about them Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy Flashes fast + signal: The door was opened and the water level is too high. Œ ■ Close the door, continue the programme with I button or select 0 Spin pro- gramme.
Faults and what to do about them Display Cause/Remedy The indicator lamp of Run the k Drum Clean 90°C programme to clean and care for the drum and the the k Drum Clean outer tub. programme flashes Notes Run the programme without laundry. ■...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy The programme is taking Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbal- ■ longer than usual. ance by repeatedly distributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection system is activated – a rinse cycle has ■...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy There is detergent resi- Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue. ■ due on the laundry. Select q Rinse or brush the laundry after washing. ■ Spin noise during the dry- This is an innovative process known as thermal spinning used to reduce energy ing phase.
After-sales service Faults Cause/Remedy The drying result is not After the end of the programme, warm laundry feels damper than it actu- ■ satisfactory (laundry is ally is. Spread the laundry out and allow the heat to disperse. not dry enough). Excessively high ambient temperature (above 30 °C) or inadequate ventila- ■...
Consumption values Consumption values E nergy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s the main washing programme (approximate values) Programme Load Energy Water Programme...
Technical data Technical data Aqua-Stop warranty D imensions: O nly for appliances with Aqua-Stop T e c h n i c a l d a t a A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y 848 mm x 598 mm x 620 In addition to warranty claims against (height x width x depth)
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01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY siemens-home.bsh-group.com *9001444157* 9001444157 (0006)