Siemens WG56B2A1GB/01 User Manual And Installation Instructions
Siemens WG56B2A1GB/01 User Manual And Installation Instructions

Siemens WG56B2A1GB/01 User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 WG56B2A1GB Washing machine EN User manual and installation instructions Register your appliance on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers. Siemens Home Appliances...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Buttons ........  23 1.1 General information.... 4 9 Programmes ......  26 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories......  30 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........  30 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 15 Intelligent dosing system ..  34 20.2 Inserting the transit bolts.. 52 15.1 Pouring liquid detergent 20.3 Using the appliance again .. 53 and fabric softener into the 20.4 Disposing of old appliance ...  53 dispensers ...... 34 15.2 Using the manual dosing 21 Customer Service....  53 compartment ......
  • Page 4: Safety

    en  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. ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

     en 1.4 Safe installation 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. The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in- ▶...
  • Page 6 en  WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The heavy 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. Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the connec- ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

     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 ▶...
  • Page 8 en  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 flammable cleaning agents that contain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

     en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its ▶ features. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained ▶ specialist staff. Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶...
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en  Make sure that the length of the ▶ Preventing material damage 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 Preventing material damage ATTENTION! able to operate properly.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

     en Remove all detergent residue, If you do not use the appliance for an ▶ spray residue or other residues im- extended period, it automatically mediately if they come into contact switches to standby mode. with the appliance. Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- Environmental protection and saving energy 3 Environmental protec-...
  • Page 12: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    en  erate properly, or this may result in ATTENTION! material damage or damage to the If residual water in the appliance appliance. freezes, this may cause damage to Do not operate the appliance with the appliance. ▶ incomplete or defective accessor- Do not install or operate this appli- ▶...
  • Page 13: Removing The Transit Bolts

     en Unscrew and remove all of Installation loca- Requirements the screws for the 4 transit bolts tion using a WAF 13 wrench. Against a wall Do not trap the power cord or the hoses between the wall and the appli- ance.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en  ¡ ATTENTION! If four cover caps are included Material damage may be caused if in the scope of delivery, insert the water inlet hose is connected in- the cover caps in the four open- correctly. ings for the transit bolts. Tighten the screw connections on ▶...
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

     en 4.6 Aligning the appliance Siphon Secure the con- nection point with In order to reduce noise and vibra- a (24–40 mm) tion and to prevent the appliance hose clamp. from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly. Use a WAF 17 wrench to loosen the lock nuts in a clockwise direc- Sink Fix and secure...
  • Page 16: Before Using For The First Time

    en  Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten Pour approx. 1 litre of water into the lock nuts against the housing the manual dosing compartment. until they are hand-tight. Add washing powder containing In doing so, hold the foot tight and oxygen bleach to the manual dos- do not adjust its height.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

     en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6.1 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.
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    en  Manual dosing compartment → "Using the manual dosing compartment", Page 35 : Dispenser for fabric softener or liquid detergent → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 34 : Dispenser for liquid deter- gent → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 34 6.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
  • Page 19: Buttons

     en tings by pressing the buttons. The ac- To hide the additional buttons, tivated settings are highlighted in col- briefly press + Options again. our on the display. Changing a setting value ATTENTION! If you activate certain settings, the Pressing on the display with force display shows selection buttons and may cause damage.
  • Page 20 en  Display 7 Display The display shows the current set- Display tings, options or relevant information. Depending on the programme status, the display shows some information in area, e.g. ⁠ . Note: Additional functions may be available as a result of software updates. → Page 37 If a software update is available, you can find further information in the Home Connect app.
  • Page 21  en Display Description Programme status: Steaming Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appli- ¡ ance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 34 Prewash is activated. → Page 25 Washing with additional water and a rinse cycle is activ- ated.
  • Page 22 en  Display Description Lights up: The intelligent dosing system for liquid deter- ¡ gent or fabric softener is activated. Flashes: The fill level of the dispenser is below the min- ¡ imum level. → Page 34 (liquid detergent) (fabric softener) 50 ml Basic dosage for detergent or fabric softener.
  • Page 23  en Buttons 8 Buttons Some buttons are hidden for a re- Buttons Note: Additional functions may be duced display. You can display these available as a result of software up- additional buttons on the display. dates. → Page 37 → "Displaying or hiding additional but- If a software update is available, you tons", Page 19 can find further information in the...
  • Page 24 en  Button Selection More information i-Dos 2 Activate Briefly press the button to activate or ¡ deactivate the intelligent dosing sys- Deactivate ¡ tem for fabric softener or liquid de- Adapting the ¡ tergent dispenser Press the button for approximately 3 Setting the ba- ¡...
  • Page 25  en Button Selection More information + Options Displaying or If you briefly press the button, you ¡ ¡ hiding addi- can display or hide additional but- tional buttons tons. → "Displaying or hiding additional buttons", Page 19 mini load Activate Wash small loads of delicate or hard- ¡...
  • Page 26: Programmes

    en  Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Notes The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information about pro- ¡ gramme selection. → "Care symbols on the care labels", Page 31 The programme's temperature setting guarantees that the recommended ¡ temperature on the care label is not exceeded. The temperature that is reached in the appliance may differ from the set temperature.
  • Page 27  en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Mixed Fabrics Wash items made from cotton, linen or synthetic fabrics. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Programme setting: Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1600 rpm ¡ Delicate/Silk Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- cose and synthetic fabrics.
  • Page 28 en  Programme Description Max. load (kg) 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 Con- nect app.
  • Page 29: Laundry

     en Programme Description Max. load (kg) The steam is hot and may cause damage to cer- ¡ tain fabrics or fabric types. The programme is therefore not suitable for out- door clothing or items made from silk or wool, such as jumpers. Auto Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton or syn- thetic fabrics.
  • Page 30: Preparing The Laundry

    en  Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Tip: Some accessories are available in other colours. Contact customer service. → Page 53 Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WZ10131 tension or AquaStop (approx.
  • Page 31: Care Symbols On The Care Labels

     en Do not pour vinegar into the dis- ¡ 11.2 Care symbols on the pensers → Page 34 of the intelli- care labels gent dosing system Washing care symbols Symbol Recommended pro- Basic operation 13 Basic operation gramme ⁠ Cottons (normal) Basic operation 13.1 Switching on the appli- ⁠...
  • Page 32: Saving The Programme Settings

    en  Setting additional programmes 13.4 Opening the door Requirement: Home Connect is set Grip under the door handle and up. → Page 36 pull on the door. Set the App programs  pro- gramme. flashes. Remote Start  Press Remote Start  . The Home Connect app displays the programmes that can be selec- ted.
  • Page 33: Starting The Programme

     en Note: If you want to add laundry, 13.6 Starting the programme follow the instructions on the dis- Note: If the intelligent dosing system play. is activated, make sure that the dis- → "Display", Page 22 pensers have been filled → Page 34 Open the door. → Page 32 and the basic dosage has been set Add or remove laundry.
  • Page 34: Put The Appliance Into Standby Mode

    en  Remove the laundry from the Intelligent dosing system 15 Intelligent dosing sys- drum. 13.12 Put the appliance into The appliance's intelligent dosing Intelligent dosing system standby mode system is activated at the factory and Press automatically doses liquid detergent and fabric softener for any pro- Cleaning the rubber gasket.
  • Page 35: Using The Manual Dosing Compartment

     en Open the lid and pour liquid deter- 15.3 Adapting the / dis- gent and fabric softener into penser the relevant dispensers → Page 17. dispenser can dose fabric softener or liquid detergent When it leaves the factory, the dis- penser is set for fabric softener. If you want to automatically dose a second liquid detergent, adapt the dispenser.
  • Page 36: Home Connect

    en  Press and hold i-Dos 1 for approx. 16.1 Setting up the 3 seconds. Home Connect app The display shows the set basic Install the Home Connect app on dosage amount. your mobile device. To adjust the setting, press Start the Home Connect app and Wait briefly to save the setting.
  • Page 37: Deactivating Wi-Fi On The Appliance

     en 16.4 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the 16.7 Remote start appliance Enable the appliance for remote start via the Home Connect app. Press and hold Remote Start  approx. 3 seconds. Note Remote start will be deactivated in Press Remote Start  repeatedly the following circumstances: until the display shows "on". The appliance door is opened.
  • Page 38: Data Protection

    en  16.9 Data protection 17.1 Overview of the basic settings Please see the information on data protection. Note: Additional functions may be The first time your appliance is available as a result of software up- registered on a home network dates. → Page 37 connected to the Internet, your If a software update is available, you appliance will transmit the following can find further information in the...
  • Page 39: Cleaning And Servicing

     en To call up the basic settings, press Select the Cottons 90°C pro- ▶ gramme or the drum cleaning pro- Basic Settings. gramme in the Home Connect Use the programme selector to se- app. lect the required basic setting. → Page 38 Run the programme without laun- Adjust the basic setting: dry but with washing powder that contains oxygen bleach or a clean-...
  • Page 40 en  Remove the pump unit. Clean the pump unit with a damp cloth. Unclip the detergent drawer cover and remove it. Clean the detergent drawer and the cover with a soft, damp cloth or hand shower. Empty the detergent drawer. Dry the detergent drawer, cover and pump unit and reinsert them.
  • Page 41: Cleaning The Drain Pump

     en Open and remove the mainten- ance flap. Clean the housing of the detergent drawer in the appliance. Slide a suitable receptacle under the opening for draining the deter- gent solution. Push in the detergent drawer. Take the drain hose out of the holder.
  • Page 42 en  Insert the drain hose into the CAUTION - Risk of scalding! holder. 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 43: Cleaning The Rubber Gasket

     en Clean the interior, the thread on Screw the pump cap as far as it the pump cap and the pump hous- will go. ing. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. Ensure that both impellers can turn.
  • Page 44 en  Remove any foreign objects and fluff from the rubber gasket. Remove any blockages from the intake opening. Clean the outside and the inside of the rubber gasket with a damp cloth and wipe dry.
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

     en Troubleshooting 19 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶...
  • Page 46 en  Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:38 -25 -26 Drain pump is blocked. Clean the drum. → Page 39 If the fault persists, clean the drain pump. → Page 41 Inlet opening of the rubber gasket is blocked. Clean the inlet opening in the rubber gasket. ▶...
  • Page 47  en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:30 -20 Critical malfunction. Turn off the water tap. ▶ With this error message, the appliance starts a drain- ing process. Wait approx. 5 minutes until the draining process ends. Restart the appliance. If required, start the draining process again. If the fault persists, call customer service.
  • Page 48 en  Fault Cause and troubleshooting or heavy foam Detergent dosage is too high. build-up. Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 0.5 litres ▶ of water and pour the mixture into the compartment for manual dosing (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). If intelligent dosing is activated, reduce the basic ▶...
  • Page 49  en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Drum jerks after the Not a fault. An internal motor test is started. programme starts. No action required. Drum rotates, water Not a fault. Load detection is active for up to 2 does not flow in. minutes.
  • Page 50 en  Fault Cause and troubleshooting Insufficient cleaning or The basic dosage is not correctly adjusted. detergent residues on Set the basic dosage. → Page 35 ▶ the laundry. Damp stains have Water droplets from the drum or from the door have formed on the fabrics moistened the fabrics.
  • Page 51  en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Odours have formed Humidity and detergent residue may promote the in the appliance. formation of bacteria. Clean the drum. → Page 39 ▶ If you are not using the appliance, leave the door ▶ and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.
  • Page 52: Emergency Release

    en  Please specify the exact error mes- 19.1 Emergency release sage when calling. If possible, doc- Releasing the door ument the fault with photos and videos. Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 41 ATTENTION! Escaping water may Transportation, storage and disposal 20 Transportation, stor- cause material damage.
  • Page 53: Using The Appliance Again

     en 20.3 Using the appliance tronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic again equipment - WEEE). For further information, see The guideline determ- ▶ → "Installation and connection", ines the framework for Page 11 and the return and recycling of used appliances as → "Starting an empty washing applicable throughout cycle", Page 16.
  • Page 54: Product Number (E-Nr.), Production Number (Fd) And Consecutive Numbering (Z-Nr.)

    en  If your appliance is fitted with ¡ 21.1 Product number (E-Nr.), Aqua-Stop, you can in principle production number (FD) leave your appliance unattended and consecutive num- during operation and the tap bering (Z-Nr.) turned on afterwards. The tap only needs to be turned off if you are You can find the product number (E- away from home for a long period, Nr.), the production number (FD) and...
  • Page 55: Consumption Values

     en Consumption values 22 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Consumption values 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.
  • Page 56: Technical Data

    en  Length of the 210 cm Technical data 23  Technical data power cord Technical data This product contains light sources Appliance height 84.5 cm from energy efficiency class F. These Appliance width 59.8 cm light sources are available as a spare part and must only be replaced by Appliance depth 59.0 cm trained specialist staff.
  • Page 57: Declaration Of Conformity

    A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found online at siemens- Declaration of Conformity 24 Declaration of Con- home.bsh-group.com/uk/ among the formity additional documents on the product page for your appliance.
  • Page 58 en  product number (E no.) which can be found on the rating plate. Alternat- ively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the UK En- ergy Label. Name and address of manufacturer BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, Carl-Wery- Strasse 34, 81739 München, Ger- many This statement of compliance is pre-...
  • Page 60 EN Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG 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 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34...

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