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WG44H203FG Washingmachine EN User manual and installation instructions Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
Refer to the Digital User Guide for more information. Table of contents 1 Safety........4 7 Display ........21 1.1 General instructions .... 4 8 Keys ........24 1.2 Destination of the device ..........4 9 Programs ......27 1.3 Restriction of users ..4 10 Accessories........
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15 Home Connect ....... 36 22 Technical data..... 54 15.1 Set up the Home Connect 23 Declaration of Conformity..54 app.......... 36 15.2 Set up Home Connect ..36 15.3 Activate Wi-Fi on the device........... 37 15.4 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the device ........
1 Safety Please observe the following safety precautions. 1.1 General instructions ¡Read these instructions for use carefully. ¡Keep the instructions for use and product information for later for use or for subsequent owners. ¡Do not connect the device in case of transport damage. 1.2 Destination of the device Only use the device: ¡to wash machine-safe textiles and wool for hand washing...
1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installations are dangerous. ▶ Only connect and use the device according to the information on the rating plate. ▶ Only connect the device to an alternating current mains via a properly installed earthed socket.
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▶ 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 high weight of the device can cause injuries when lifting. ▶...
If the appliance is moved by protruding parts, such as the loading door, the parts may break off. ▶ Do not move the device by protruding parts. CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Sharp edges on the device can cause cuts if touched. ▶...
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▶ On discarded appliances, unplug the power cord from the socket, then cut 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 can occur that can lead to injury.
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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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! Toxic fumes can be produced when using solvent-based cleaning agents.
Too low or too high water pressure can Material damage avoid material damage hinder the device function. avoid ▶ Make sure that the water pressure on the water supply system is at least 100 kPa (1 bar) and a Avoid material damage maximum of 1000 kPa (10 bar).
Set up and connect environmental protection saving connect 3 Environmental protection and saving connect 4.1 Unpacking the device Environmental protection saving 3.1 Disposal of the packaging Objects left in the drum that are not intended for use with the appliance The packaging materials are can cause damage to property and environmentally friendly and can be...
Remark:A function test was carried If the device is tilted more than 40°, out on the device at the factory. This residual water can escape from the may cause water stains to form in the device and cause material damage. device, which the first wash will remove.
Set up and connect 4.4 Remove transport Remove the mains connection cable from the holder. protections The device is secured for transport with transport locks on the rear of the device. Remark:Save the transport lock bolts and sleeves for later transport. →...
Set up and connect Slide the 4 cover caps downwards. Connect the water supply hose to the tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). Open the tap carefully and check Remark:To install the transport locks whether the connections are in the device for transport, reverse tight.
Set up and connect 4.6 Adjusting the device Washbasin The water drainage feeding tube with To reduce noise and vibration and to a bend avoid walking of the device, place the fix and drill device horizontally. gene. → "Accessories", Turn the lock nuts clockwise with a Page 31 wrench with a spanner width of Plastic stand...
Before first use Tighten the lock nuts hand-tight Approx. Pour 1 liter of tap water into against the housing with a wrench compartment II. with a spanner width of 17. Pour powder detergent with oxygen bleach into dispensing drawer II. Hold the device foot and do not adjust the height.
Get to know your device Get to know your device w g et to know device to know your device 6.1 Device Here you will find an overview of the components of your device. Depending on the device type, details in the image may differ, e.g. the color the vor Service valve n pump Transport protections...
Get to know your device Dosing aid for liquid detergent → "Inserting the dosing aid", page 33 Detergent compartment II: detergent for the main wash Detergent dispenser: fabric softener Detergent compartment I: detergent for the prewash 6.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to set all functions of your device and obtain information about its operating status.
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Get to know your device to press; The activated settings are highlighted in color on the display. Forceful impact on the display can cause damage. ▶ Do not apply strong pressure to the display. Do not press the display with ▶...
Display Display isplay isplay on the display you will see the current control values, selection options or instruction texts. The display shows some information in the range depending on the program status, e.g. Remark:Additional features may become available through software updates. →...
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Display Description Indication Start, cancel or pause ¡lights up: the program is running and can be aborted know or paused. ¡flashing: the program can be started or resumed. You can remove or add laundry and interrupt the current programme. → Page 35 Program status: program end Program status: steaming ¡lights up: the child lock is activated.
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Display Description Indication ¡lights up: the device is connected to the home network via WiFi unions. ¡flashing: the device is trying to connect via WiFi to do with the home network. → "Home Connect ", page 36 Settings that are not available on the device are set via the Home Connect app.
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Tests etching Tests Remark:Additional features may become available through software updates. → "Install software update", page 37 If a software update is available, you will find more information in the Home Connect app. The selection of the program settings depends on the program set. Knob Choice More information...
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Tests Knob Choice More information - 90 Adjust the temperature. Set Temperature / temperature in °C. Temperature Centrif. / Esso- - 1400 Adjust the spin speed or activate (rinse hold). craze Set spin speed in rpm. The selection does not drain the water at the end of the washing cycle and deactivates the spin cycle.
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Tests Knob Choice More information Prewash / ¡activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for Prelavage washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡deactivate Remark:Place the detergent for the prewash in compartment I and the detergent for the main wash in compartment II of the detergent drawer.
Programs 9 Programs programs Programs Comments ¡The care labels of the laundry give you additional instructions for the program selection. ¡The temperature setting of the program guarantees that the The temperature recommended on the washing label is not exceeded. The temperature reached in the device may differ from the set temperature.
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Programs Maxi Program Description male bela- thing (kg) Wash textiles made of synthetic materials. Wrinkle repair loin / Synthéti- Program setting: ques ¡max. 60 °C ¡max. 1400 rpm Wash cotton, linen and synthetic fabrics. Quick/Mix / Mix rapide Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Program setting: ¡max.
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Programs Maxi Program Description male bela- thing (kg) – Programs Select other programs directly via the Home Connect via app / Pro app. grammes via You can find the description of the programs in the Home Connect app. Remark:Your device must be connected to the home network and registered in your Home Connect app.
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Programs Maxi Program Description male bela- thing (kg) The program load is a maximum of five shirts or five t-shirts. Activate 1 single piece / 1 seule piece if you only want to steam one piece of laundry. Activate varioSpeed if you only want to steam a piece of laundry.
Accessories 0 Accessories accessories e use only original accessories. accessories These are tailored to the device. Remark:Some accessories are available in other colours. Please contact the → "Service", page 51 Usage Order number Extend cold water or Aquastop WZ10131 Extension water supply water supply hose (2.50 m).
Detergent and laundry care products ¡Laundry folded apart 3 The Operation in es- e Enter operation do the drum essence sence ¡Laundry that has been treated with chlorine bleach agent has been prepared, rinse several times before putting it in Ministry in essence 13.1 Switching on the device...
The Ministry in essence Set a program in the Home Connect Requirements app. ¡The laundry has been prepared and sorted. Adjust the program settings if → "Laundry", page 31 desired. → "Keys", page 24 ¡The drum is empty. Open the door. → Page 33 Start the program.
The Ministry in essence 13.6 Use dosing aid 13.7 Dosing detergent and laundry care products To make it easier to dose liquid detergent, you can use the dosing aid Remark:Please note the instructions in the detergent drawer. for detergent and laundry care products →...
The Ministry in essence The program pauses and the 13.12 Resume program after laundry can soak. rinse stop Press after the desired soaking time. Requirements ¡The rinse stop is activated. → "Keys", page 25 13.10 Loading laundry ¡The last rinse of the After starting the program, you can The set program has ended and the remove or add the laundry...
Child lock The Home Connect app guides you 4 Child lock through the entire registration a fter process. Follow the instructions in the P rotect your device against unwanted after Home Connect app to make the operation via the controls. settings.
Home Connect aDuring installation the operating 15.3 Activate Wi-Fi on the ning panel partially blocked. device Approx. 3 seconds on Start Wifi / aIn the event of a fault, the installation can take up to last 40 minutes. Do not reset the Départ Wifipress.
Basic settings 15.8 Protection of personal 6 Basic settings basic settings data Y OU can change your basic settings basic settings Please observe the instructions set the device according to your regarding the protection of personal wishes. data. Remark:You can also adjust the basic When your appliance is connected to a settings in the Home Connect app.
Cleaning and maintenance To set the display brightness: cleaning maintenance 7 Cleaning and maintenance loves C: 1 (low) to C: 4 (very high) Clean and maintain your device cleaning maintenance Start the drum cleaning and carefully to ensure that it continues to maintenance program (dc).
Cleaning and maintenance Press the insert down and remove Place the insert and click it into the detergent drawer. place. Pull out the insert from bottom to Clean the opening for the detergent top. drawer. Clean and dry the detergent drawer Slide the detergent drawer into the and insert with water and a brush.
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Cleaning and maintenance Open and remove the service door. CAUTION - Risk of burns!The soap becomes hot when washing at high temperatures. ▶ Do not touch the hot soapy water. Pull off the cap to allow the washing solution to flow into the collection container.
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Cleaning and maintenance Clean the drain pump Make sure that both wing wheels can be turned. Requirement:The drain pump is empty. → Page 40 Since there may still be residual water in the pump, carefully remove the lid. Large contaminants can cause the ‒...
Cleaning and maintenance Install and close the service flap. 17.4 Clean the inlet opening in the rubber sleeve Regularly check the inlet opening in the rubber sleeve for blockages and clean the inlet opening. Open the appliance door. Remove blockages from the inlet opening.
Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting resolve disruptions You can resolve minor faults with the device yourself. Please consult before you resolve disruptions contact customer service for information on troubleshooting. This way you avoid unnecessary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous.
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Interference E:38 -25 -26 Drain pump is clogged. Clean the drum. → Page 39 If the fault persists, clean the pump. → Page 40 Inlet opening of the rubber sleeve is clogged. Clean the inlet opening in the rubber sleeve. ▶...
Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Interference E:30 -20 Reduce the amount of detergent during the next ▶ wash with the same load. Additional water was filled. ▶ Do not fill additional water into the appliance during operation. All other error codes. Interference Press for about 5 seconds to restart the device.
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Interference Display and buttons Software error. Press for about 5 seconds to restart the device. don't respond. If the fault occurs again, disconnect the device from the mains for at least 30 seconds. Unplug the power cord from the socket or switch off the fuse in the meter cupboard.
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Interference The device is not properly leveled. Vibrations, movements Align the device. → Page 16 and loud noises from ▶ the appliance during Device feet are not fixed. spinning. Secure the device feet. → Page 16 ▶...
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Interference Wrinkling. Set a lower spin speed for the next wash. ▶ Loading is not suitable. Please observe the maximum load of the ▶ programs. → Page 27 Prepare the laundry. → Page 31 ▶ The water supply hose is not connected or damaged. At the water supply feeding hose is leaking water.
Transport, store and dispose of 18.1 Emergency release 19.2 Installing transport protection devices Unlock door To avoid transport damage, secure Requirement:The drain pump is empty. → Page 40 the device with transport locks before transport. NB!Running water can lead to Remove the 4 covers using a property damage.
Service department 19.4 Disposal of your old sche equipment (waste electrical and electronic device equipment - WEEE). Valuable raw materials can be reused The directive sets the through environmentally friendly framework for take-back disposal. valid in the EU and processing of old equipment.
Service department 20.1 Product number (E-No.), production number (FD) and serial number (Z-No.) The product number (E-No.), the production number (FD) and the serial number (Z-No.) can be found on the rating plate of the device. Depending on the model, the rating plate is located: ¡on the inside of the door.
Consumption values usability values 1 Consumption values usability values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The specified values for other programs asEco 40-60are only guideline values and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Pro- Maxi Program...
¡Standby mode: A detailed RED declaration of 0.50W conformity can be found on the Internet to be allowed to ¡Non-disabled at siemens-home.bsh-group.com on the applauded- product page of your device in the setting: 0.50 W additional documents. ¡Time to net...
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Declaration of conformity UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (WiFi): for indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (WiFi): for indoor use only.
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