Contents - Siemens WT48Y780AU Instruction Manual

Important information... Consumption rates
Your dryer is designed to be particularly energy efficient. Its technical features include
a refrigeration circuit, which uses energy efficiently in a similar way to a refrigerator. Fabrics/Programmes
(initial moisture)
The dryer's heat exchanger is cleaned automatically during drying.
Cottons 7 kg
The fluff filters and filter in the condensate container must be cleaned regularly.
C/board dry* 1400 rpm
Never operate the dryer without the fluff filters and without filter in condensate container!
1000 rpm
800 rpm
Fluff filters
Iron dry* 1400 rpm
During drying, fluff and hair from the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter. A blocked fluff filter 1000 rpm
may impair the heat exchange process.
800 rpm
The fluff filters must therefore be cleaned after every drying cycle.
Rinse regularly under running water Page 4. Easy-Care 3.5 kg
When cleaning the fluff filter, make sure that no foreign material (down, filling material) enters
C/board dry* 800 rpm
the air duct opening. If necessary, clean the drum beforehand with a vacuum cleaner.
If foreign material should still enter the air duct call the after-sales service. 600 rpm
* Test programmes according to DIN EN 61121 with option ecoPerfect
Filter in the condensate container
** The values may differ from those specified, depending on the type of fabric, composition
The filter in the condensate container cleans the condensation. This condensation is required of laundry to be dried, residual moisture in the fabric, the degree of dryness that has been set
and the amount of laundry being loaded.
for the automatic cleaning process. The filter should be cleaned regularly under running
water. Empty the condensate container before cleaning the filter Installation
and maintenance instructions, Page 3.
Fabrics
Do not dry any fabrics that have come into contact with solvents, oil, wax, grease or paint:
e.g. hair styling products, nail varnish remover, stain remover, cleaning solvent, etc.
Empty all pockets.
Do not dry non-breathable fabrics.
Avoid drying laundry items that produce a lot of fluff.
Woollens should be refreshed or dried using the woollens programme only.
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Normal noises
Spin speed Energy
Drying time**
consumption** During drying, the compressor and the pump generate some noise which is entirely normal.
(50%) 134 mins 1.17 kWh
(60%) 155 mins 1.41 kWh
The compressor in the dryer may
(70%) 176 mins 1.66 kWh occasionally generate a humming noise.
The volume and pitch of this may vary
(50%) 90 mins 0.85 kWh
programmes and the progress of the
(60%) 111 mins 1.09 kWh
(70%) 132 mins 1.34 kWh
(40%) 51 mins 0.46 kWh
(50%) 62 mins 0.55 kWh
The compressor in the dryer is ventilated
from time to time, which creates a whirring
The automatic cleaning process causes
The process of pumping the condensation
into the condensate container generates
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What to do if ...
If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (e.g. by switching the dryer off/on), please contact our
after-sales service.
We will always find an appropriate solution and will avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
Trust the expertise of the manufacturer and rest assured that the repair will be carried out
by trained service technicians using original spare parts.
The contact details of your local after-sales service can be found in the enclosed after-sales
service directory:
– GB 0344 892 8999 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.)
– IE 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.)
depending on the selected When contacting the after-sales service, please specify the product number (E-Nr.)
and production number (FD) of your appliance(see inside of door).
Switch the dryer off using the programme selector and unplug the mains plug from
drying.
the socket.
Please empty condensate Emptying the condensate container Page 4.
container is displayed. Press any button.
Press the Start/Pause button again.
Please empty condensate Is the filter in the condensate container dirty? Clean
container is displayed the filter in the condensate container Installation
and the drying cycle is and maintenance instructions, Page 3.
interrupted.
Please clean lint filter is Clean the fluff filters Page 4.
displayed. Press the Start/Pause button again.
sound.
Dryer does not start. Has the Start/Pause button been pressed?
Door closed? Ambient temperature greater than 5 °C?
Water is leaking out. Make sure the dryer is level. Push the condensate
container back in until it locks fully into place.
a clicking noise.
pumping noises.
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What to do if ... Safety instructions
Emergency – Pull the appliance plug out of the socket immediately or disconnect the fuse.
Laundry is not dried correctly After the end of the programme, warm laundry feels
ONLY use – in rooms inside the house.
or is still too damp. damper than it actually is. Spread the laundry out
and allow the heat to disperse. the dryer... – to dry fabrics.
The dryer – be used for purposes other than those described above.
Finely adjust the dryness level – this extends the drying
must NEVER... – be modified in terms of its technology or properties.
time but does not increase the temperature. Your laundry
Hazards – The dryer must not be used by children or persons who have not been instructed
will become drier.
in its use.
– Do not leave children unsupervised near the dryer.
Select a programme with a longer drying time or increase
– Keep pets away from the dryer.
the drying level. This does not increase the temperature.
– Remove all objects from pockets, and lighters in particular
Select a time programme for extended drying of laundry – Do not lean or sit on the door
that is still damp. – Open the door carefully. Hot steam may escape. Fabrics and drum may be hot
Risk of burns.
If you have exceeded the maximum load for
Installation – Secure loose leads or hoses, otherwise there is a risk of tripping.
the programme, the laundry may not be dried correctly.
– Below 0°C there is a possibility of frost damage.
Mains – Connect the dryer to an AC earthed socket according to specifications, otherwise
Clean the moisture sensor in the drum. A fine layer of
connection it cannot be guaranteed that the appliance is completely safe.
limescale may adversely affect the performance of
– The cable cross-section must be sufficient.
the sensors and your washing will not dry properly.
– Only use earth-leakage circuit breakers with the following symbol:
Drying has been interrupted as a result of a power cut,
– The appliance plug and socket must be compatible.
because the condensate container is full or because
– Do not use multiple plugs/connectors and/or extension cables.
the maximum drying time has been exceeded. – Do not touch or hold the appliance plug with wet hands
– Never pull the appliance plug out of the socket by its cable.
Drying time too long. Clean the fluff filters under running water Page 4.
– Do not damage the mains lead
Operation – Only load the dryer as recommended in the programme descriptions
Insufficient supply of air Ensure that air can circulate.
(Programmes/fabrics, Page 1 and Programme overview, Page 7) . Check
Air inlet may be obstructed? Clear the inlet Installation
the contents before you switch the dryer on.
and maintenance instructions, Page 1. – Do not use the dryer if the laundry has been in contact with solvents, oil, wax,
grease or paint (e.g. hair styling products, nail varnish remover, stain remover,
Ambient temperature higher than 35 °C Ventilate
cleaning solvent, etc.)
the room. – The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for
cleaning.
The humidity in the room Make sure the room is sufficiently ventilated.
– Dust (e.g. coal dust, flour) poses a danger: Do not use the dryer
increases significantly.
of explosion.
– Do not turn off the dryer until the drying process ends, unless the laundry will be
Heat exchanger is being rinsed Not an error. Automatic cleaning of the heat exchanger.
removed quickly and spread out, so that the heat can dissipate.
is displayed in the display panel. Do not empty the condensate container during
– Do not put laundry containing foam material/rubber in the dryer
the cleaning process.
may be destroyed and the dryer may be damaged due to possible deformation of
the foam material.
Power failure. Remove the laundry from the dryer immediately
– Light things, such as long hair, may be sucked into the air inlet of the dryer
and spread out. This allows the heat to dissipate.
Risk of injury.
Be careful as the door, the drum and the laundry may
– Final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle), to ensure
be hot.
that the items are left at a temperature that ensures that the items will not be
Other intermittent noises Normal noises Page 10. damaged
– Switch off the dryer once the programme has ended.
and vibrations.
– The distilled water/water from condensation is not drinking water and may be
contaminated with fluff.
Defect – Do not use the dryer if it is defective or if you suspect that it is. Repairs must only
be carried out by the after-sales service.
– Do not use the dryer if the mains cable is defective. To avoid danger, only have
the defective mains cable replaced by the after-sales service.
Spare parts – Only use genuine spare parts and accessories for safety reasons.
Disposal – Dryer: Pull out the appliance plug, then cut off the mains cable from the appliance.
Dispose of the appliance at a municipal waste disposal facility.
– Packaging: Keep all packaging out of reach of babies and children
Risk of suffocation.
– The dryer's heat exchanger contains fluorinated greenhouse gas (R407c)
in a hermetically sealed unit
– All materials are environmentally sound and can be reused.
Dispose of in an environmentally-responsible manner.
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Risk of explosion.
Risk of tipping.
Risk of electric shock.
Risk of electric shock.
Risk of fire/explosion.
Risk
elastic material
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Observe the safety instructions on page 13.
Dispose of this properly. Capacity: 0.315 kg.
You must read this instruction manual and the Installation
and maintenance instructions before using the dryer.
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