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WG44G20BNL Washing machine EN User manual and installation instructions Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
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For more information, please refer to the Digital User Guide. Table of contents 1 Safety........4 7 Display ........21 1.1 General instructions .... 4 8 Keys ........24 1.2 Intended use of the device ..........4 9 Programs ......28 1.3 Restriction of users ..
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15 Home Connect ....... 37 21 Consumption values ....54 15.1 Setting up the Home Connect 22 Technical data....54 app........37 15.2 Setting up Home Connect ..38 23 Declaration of Conformity..55 15.3 Activating Wi-Fi on the device........38 15.4 Disabling Wi-Fi on the device ........
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Safety 1 Safety Please observe the following safety precautions. 1.1 General instructions ¡Please read these instructions carefully. ¡Keep the instructions for use and product information for future reference. for use or for subsequent owners. ¡Do not connect the device in case of transport damage. 1.2 Intended use of the device Use the appliance only: ¡to prepare machine washable textiles and wool for hand washing...
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Safety 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Unskilled installations are dangerous. ▶ Connect and use the appliance only in accordance with the information on the type plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to an alternating current power supply only via a properly installed socket with earthing contact.
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Safety ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer power cord is not available, contact an electrical specialist to adjust the home installation. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The heavy weight of the device may cause injuries when lifting it. ▶...
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Safety If the appliance is moved by protruding parts, such as the loading door, the parts may break off. ▶ Do not move the appliance by its protruding parts. CAUTION ‒ Risk of cuts! Sharp edges on the device can cause cuts if touched. ▶...
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Safety ▶ On old appliances, unplug the power cord from the socket, then cut through the power cord and damage the appliance door lock in such a way that the appliance door no longer closes. When spinning larger, water-impermeable items of laundry, an imbalance may occur which could lead to injuries.
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Safety Reaching into the rotating drum can cause injury to the hands. ▶ Wait until the drum has come to a complete stop before reaching into the drum with your hand. CAUTION ‒ Risk of burns! The soap becomes hot when washing at high temperatures. ▶...
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Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Using non-original spare parts and non-original accessories is dangerous. ▶ Use only original spare parts and original accessories from the manufacturer. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! When using solvent-based cleaning agents, toxic fumes may be produced.
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Avoid material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ avoid material damage Material damage caused thread on the connection to the avoid water tap is at least 10 mm. Too low or too high water pressure can Avoid material damage hinder the appliance function.
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Environmental protection and saving 3.3 Energy saving mode ▶ In case of contact with the appliance, immediately remove all detergent If you do not operate the device for a residue, spray mist residue or residue. short period of time, it will automatically switch to energy saving mode.
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Setup and connection 4.2 Contents of the package WARNING Risk of injury! After unpacking, check all parts for When used on a plinth, the appliance transport damage and the may tip over. completeness of the delivery. The device feet for commissioning ▶...
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Setup and connection Loosen and remove all bolts of the Depot Requirements 4 transport locks using a wrench The device al- Kitchenette with a key width of 13. borrow under a continuous work- place sheet, that is fixed with the adjacent cupboard is connected the.
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Setup and connection Place the 4 cover caps. Connect the water supply hose to the tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). Slide the 4 cover caps downwards. Open the tap carefully and check that the connections are tight. Connection types for water drainage The information will help you connect this appliance to the water drain.
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Setup and connection 4.6 Setting the appliance washbasin The water drain- feed hose with To reduce noise and vibration and to a curved piece avoid the appliance moving, place the fix and emboss appliance horizontally. gene. → "Accessories", Turn the lock nuts clockwise using Page 32 a 17mm open-end wrench.
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Before first use Tighten the lock nuts hand-tight Pour approx. 1 litre of tap water into against the housing using a 17mm compartment II. open-end wrench. Add powder detergent with oxygen bleach to dispenser drawer II. Hold the device foot firmly and do not adjust the height.
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Getting to know your device w g et to know device Getting to know your device Getting to know your device 6.1 Device Here you will find an overview of the parts of your device. Depending on the device type, details in the image may differ, e.g. color, etc. the v and pump Transport security...
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Getting to know your device maintenance products and the Dosing aid for liquid information in the program detergent → descriptions. ""Placing the dosing aid", Page 34 Detergent compartment II: detergent for the main wash Detergent compartment: fabric softener Detergent compartment I: detergent for pre-wash and soaking 6.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to set all the functions of your device and obtain...
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Getting to know your device to press; The activated settings are To hide the extra keys, press again highlighted in color on the display. brieflyMore optionsto press. Change setting value Forcible impact on the display may When you activate certain settings, the cause damage.
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Display Display isplay isplay on the display you will see the current in- set values, options or instruction texts. Depending on the program status, the display shows some indications in the range , e.g. . Remark:Software updates may make additional features available. →...
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Display Description Indication You can remove or add laundry and interrupt the current program. → Page 36 Program status: program end Program Status: Steaming ¡lights up: the child lock is activated. ¡flashing: the child lock is activated and the appliance was served.
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Display Description Indication ¡lit: the device is connected to the home network via Wi-Fi bonds. ¡flashing: the device is trying to connect via WiFi connect to the home network. → "Home Connect ", Page 37 The appliance has detected too much foam. →...
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Tests Tests to etch Some keys are hidden for a reduced Tests Remark:Software updates may make display view. You can show these additional features available. additional keys on the display. → "Install software update", → "Show or hide additional keys", Page 38 Page 20 If a software update is available, you...
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Tests Knob Choice More information Added Steam ¡activate Activate or deactivate heating and steaming of the textile with water ¡deactivate vapour. To loosen the laundry and avoid creasing, the spin and spin speed are adjusted and the textiles are steamed at the end of the programme.
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Tests Knob Choice More information Activate or deactivate remote start. → ¡activate Control via app Page 38 ¡deactivate ¡Home Connect Institutions open → "Child Lock", Page 37 3 sec. ¡activate ¡deactivate → "Basic Settings", Page 39 Multiple se- Settings menu lection ¡If you press the key briefly, you can ¡Additional keys...
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Tests Knob Choice More information ¡activate Activate or deactivate soaking. To soften → ""Soaking laundry", Page 36 ¡deactivate laundry remains in the water longer before the main wash cycle. For laundry with particularly stubborn dirt. ¡Save Favorite If you press the button for approx. 3 ¡Set up seconds, you save your individual program settings.
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Programs Programs programs Programs Comments ¡The laundry care labels provide you with additional instructions for the program selection. ¡For programs with a temperature setting of 80°C or 90°C, the actual temperature may differ from the displayed temperature. However, the washing effect and hygiene expected at the indicated temperatures are achieved.
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Programs Program Description Maxi- male to bela- thing (kg) ¡max. 1400 rpm Fast + Mix Wash textiles made of cotton, linen and synthetic materials. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Program setting: ¡max. 60 °C ¡max. 1400 rpm Wash sensitive, washable textiles made of silk, viscose Delicate wash Silk and synthetic fabrics.
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Programs Program Description Maxi- male to bela- thing (kg) – Centrifuge/ Centrifuge and drain water. If you only want to drain the water, activate 0. The Pumping down laundry is not spun. Program setting: max. 1400 rpm – Programs Select other programs directly via the Home Connect via app app.
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Programs Program Description Maxi- male to bela- thing (kg) Comments ¡Hang the warm and damp textiles immediately After the end of the program, iron or dry the textile. ¡The textile is not washed or cleaned. do not use detergents or care products. ¡The water vapor is hot and can damage the certain types of fabric or textile.
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Accessories 0 Accessories accessories use only original accessories. accessories These are tailored to the device. Remark:Some accessories are available in other colours. Please contact the → "Service Department", Page 52 . Usage Order number- Extend the cold water or Aquastop WZ10131 Extension of water supply water supply hose (2.50 m).
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Detergent and care products Requirement:The device is correctly ¡Laundry that has been treated with chlorine bleach set up and connected. → Page 12 agent is prepared, rinse several times before putting it in the drum Press . ▶ The power-on process takes a few seconds.
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The Operation in essence 13.3 Saving program settings 13.5 Filling the drum with laundry You can save your individual program Remark:To avoid creasing, please settings as favorites. observe the maximum load for the programmes. Requirement:A program has been set. → Page 33 →...
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The Operation in essence Installing the dosing aid. Fold the dosing aid down and click it into place. 13.7 Using the dosing aid 13.8 Dosing detergent and To make it easier to dose liquid fabric care product detergent, you can use the dosing aid in the detergent drawer.
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The Operation in essence At high temperatures and high 13.10 Soaking laundry water levels, the appliance door To soak the laundry in the appliance, remains locked for safety reasons. activate soaking before starting the programme. – Start the program at a high temperatureTo rinse.
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Child lock Wipe the rubber cuff dry and 5 Home Connect Uncle Connect remove any foreign objects. this device is suitable for network- uncle Connect Connect your appliance to a mobile device to be able to operate functions via the Home Connect app, adjust basic settings or monitor the current operating status.
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Home Connect Remark:To exit the Home Connect 15.2 Setting up Home Connect settings, press for approx. 3 seconds Control via app. Requirements ¡The Home Connect app is on the 15.5 Installing software update mobile terminal device installed. ¡The device has been placed from the setup of reception of the Remark:If a software update is home network (wifi).
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Basic settings data categories to the Home Activate remote start Connect server (first registration): Requirement:The appliance door is closed. ¡Unique identification of the appli- PressControl via app. ▶ ready (consisting of device keys and the MAC address of the built- lights up and the appliance has been released for remote start via Wi-Fi communication module).
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Cleaning and maintenance 16.1 Overview of basic 16.2 Changing basic settings settings Remark:Software updates may make Requirement:The display shows all additional keys. → Page 20 additional features available. PressSettings menuto access the → "Install software update", basic settings. Page 38 Select the desired basic setting If a software update is available, you with the program selector.
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Cleaning and maintenance Allow the appliance to dry with the Clean and dry the detergent drawer ▶ door and detergent drawer open and insert with water and a brush. after each use. The programCotton 90°Cor select ▶ the drum cleaning program in the Home Connect app.
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Cleaning and maintenance Remove the drain hose from the holder. 17.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump regularly, at least once a year and in the event of malfunctions, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Close the water tap.
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Cleaning and maintenance Clamp the drain hose into the Clean the interior, pump cover holder. threads and pump housing. Cleaning the drain pump Make sure that both wing wheels can be turned. Requirement:The drain pump is empty. → Page 42 Since there may still be residual water in the pump, carefully unscrew the cover.
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Cleaning and maintenance Tighten the pump cover as far as Remove any blockages from the it will go. inlet opening. The pump cover handle must Remark:Do not use pointed or sharp be vertical. objects. Install and close the service valve. 17.4 Cleaning the inlet opening in the rubber sleeve Regularly check the inlet opening in...
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Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting troubleshooting You can fix minor faults in the device yourself. Before you do this, consult troubleshooting contact customer service for information on troubleshooting. This will help you avoid unnecessary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Unskilled repairs are dangerous.
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Troubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Storage E:38 -25 -26 Clean the inlet opening in the rubber sleeve. ▶ → Page 44 H:32 The appliance has aborted the spin cycle due to uneven distribution of the laundry. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶...
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Troubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Storage E:30 -20 The next time you wash with the same load, reduce ▶ the amount of detergent. Extra water was added. ▶ Do not add additional water to the appliance during operation. All other error codes. Storage Press for about 5 seconds to restart the device.
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Troubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Storage Child lock is activated. Program does not start. Deactivate the child lock. → Page 37 ▶ is activated. Ready in Check ifReady in is activated. ▶ → Page 25 Program is paused Temperature is too high. hurt or broken, Start the programTo rinseor wait until the ▶...
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Troubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Storage Rustling, hissing or No fault. Water is being flushed in or wash water is sucking sounds. being pumped out. No action required.No action required. Clapping, rattling There is a foreign object in the pump. Clean the drain pump. → Page 42 in the pump.
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Troubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Storage Water drain hose is not connected correctly or is There is water leaking from damaged. the water drain hose. Check the installation of the water drain hose. ▶ → Page 12 If the water drain hose is damaged, replace it. Contamination on door or cuff causes leakage.
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Transport, storage and disposal 18.1 Emergency release 19.2 Installing transport protection Unlock door To avoid transport damage, secure Requirement:The drain pump is empty. → Page 42 the device with transport protection devices before transport. NB!Runoff water can cause material Remove the 4 cover caps using a damage.
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Service department 19.4 Disposal of your old waste equipment electrical and electronic appliance equipment - WEEE). Environmentally friendly disposal The Directive sets the allows valuable raw materials to be framework for the take- reused. back valid in the EU and processing of old equipment.
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Service department king on defective supply lines or 20.1 Product number (E-No.), fittings up to the AquaStop production number (FD) connection on the tap. and serial number (Z-No.) ¡While using a device- In principle, you do not need to stay The product number (E-No.), the with AquaStop or turn off the tap production number (FD) and the serial...
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Consumption values consumption values 1 Consumption values consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The values specified for other programs such asEco 40-60are only guideline values and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Pro- Program Bela-...
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2014/53/EU. 100 kPa A detailed RED declaration of (1 bar) conformity can be found on the Internet ¡Maximum: at siemens-home.bsh-group.com on the 1000 kPa product page of your appliance in the (10 bar) additional documents. Length of the 150 cm...
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Declaration of Conformity 5 GHz WLAN (WiFi): For indoor use only.
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