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12.4 Starting the programme

Note: 

If you want to change the time

until the programme ends, set the
"Ready in" time first.

Press 

⁠ 

Start/Reload

.

a

The display shows either the pro-
gramme duration or the "Ready in"
time.

a

After the programme has ended,
the display shows: "End".

12.5 Adding laundry

After the programme starts, you can
remove or add laundry at any time.

1.

Press 

⁠ 

Start/Reload

.

The cooling process starts auto-
matically after approx. 30 seconds
and cools down the laundry while
the drum is rotating. If you want to
avoid or cancel the cooling pro-
cess, open the door. 
→ 

"Display", Page 20

2.

Open the appliance door.

3.

Add or remove laundry.

4.

Close the appliance door.

5.

Press 

⁠ 

Start/Reload

.

12.6 Cancelling the pro-

gramme

1.

Press 

⁠ 

Start/Reload

.

The cooling process starts auto-
matically after approx. 30 seconds
and cools down the laundry while
the drum is rotating. If you want to
avoid or cancel the cooling pro-
cess, open the door. 
→ 

"Display", Page 20

2.

Open the appliance door.

3.

Remove the laundry → 

Page 30

.

12.7 Unloading the laundry

1.

Open the appliance door.

2.

Remove the laundry.

12.8 Switching off the appli-

ance

Turn the programme selector to 
⁠ .

12.9 Fluff filter

During drying, fluff from the laundry is
collected in the fluff filter. The fluff fil-
ter protects the appliance from fluff.

Cleaning the fluff filter

If the drying programme has finished
or the display shows a notification
while the appliance is in operation,
clean the fluff filter.

Note: 

If you do not clean the appli-

ance as described, the appliance's
functionality may be impaired.

Requirements

¡

The display shows the following
after drying: "End"

¡

or during operation:  .

1.

Open the door.

2.

Remove the fluff from the door.

Summary of Contents for WQ43G200GC

Page 1: ...WQ43G200GC en User manual and installation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover exclusive services and offers siemens home bsh group com welcome The future moving in Siemens Home Appliances ...

Page 2: ...2 Control panel 18 6 Display 19 7 Buttons 22 8 Dryness level 25 8 1 Changing the dryness level 25 8 2 Adjusting the dryness level 25 9 Programmes 26 9 1 Automatic programmes 26 9 2 Timed programmes 27 10 Accessories 28 11 Laundry 29 11 1 Preparing the laundry 29 12 Basic operation 29 12 1 Switching on the appliance 29 12 2 Setting a programme 29 12 3 Loading laundry 29 12 4 Starting the programme ...

Page 3: ...rtation storage and disposal 45 17 1 Preparing the appliance for transportation 45 17 2 Disposing of old appliance 45 18 Customer Service 46 18 1 Product number E Nr and production number FD 46 19 Consumption values 47 20 Technical data 47 ...

Page 4: ...ds and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en vironment Up to an altitude of max 4000 m above sea level 1 3 Restriction on user group This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and or knowledge provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have und...

Page 5: ...appliance to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the energy supplier When the appliance is installed the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible If free access is not possible an all pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent elec trical installation according to the installation regulations When installing the appliance check that the power cable is not...

Page 6: ...m the appli ances may tip over WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate Keep packaging material away from children Do not let children play with packaging material CAUTION Risk of injury The appliance may vibrate or move when in use Place the appliance on a clean even solid surface Align the appliance using the appli...

Page 7: ...se steam or high pressure cleaners hoses or sprays to clean the appliance WARNING Risk of harm to health Children can lock themselves in the appliance thereby putting their lives at risk Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening With redundant appliances unplug the power cord Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the ap...

Page 8: ...ces away from the appli ance WARNING Risk of explosion If there is any residual material left in the fluff filter this may ignite during the drying process Clean the fluff filter regularly Highly flammable objects such as lighters or matches may ignite during the drying process Remove all highly flammable objects from any pockets in your laundry before the drying process Unwashed laundry that has ...

Page 9: ... while it is still turning may cause hand in juries Wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside 1 6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance WARNING Risk of electric shock Incorrect repairs are dangerous Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff Onl...

Page 10: ...and non original accessories is dangerous Only use the manufacturer s original spare parts and original ac cessories WARNING Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solvents Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents ...

Page 11: ...ending on appliance specifications or if the fluff guard is incomplete or defective this may result in damage to the ap pliance Do not operate the appliance without a fluff guard or with a fluff guard that is incomplete or defect ive Foam and foam rubber may deform or melt during the drying process Do not dry laundry that contains foam or foam rubber Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the sur...

Page 12: ...e All displays go out and Start Reload flashes Energy saving mode ends when you use the appliance again 4 Installation and con nection 4 1 Unpacking the appliance ATTENTION Objects remaining in the drum that are not designed for operation with the appliance may cause material damage and damage to the appli ance Remove these objects along with all supplied accessories from the drum before starting ...

Page 13: ...material damage Tilt the appliance carefully Transport the appliance in an up right position If residual water in the appliance freezes this may cause damage to the appliance Do not install or operate this appli ance anywhere that is liable to ex perience frost or outdoors If the appliance is operated immedi ately after transportation the refriger ant contained in the appliance may result in damag...

Page 14: ... drain away excess condens ation directly into the waste water system Notes Operate this appliance using the water drain hose provided If you connect the water drain hose Page 14 you do not have to regularly empty the condensation container Page 33 You can order this optional Accessories Page 28 from our customer service Connecting the water drain hose If you do not want to regularly empty the app...

Page 15: ... 2 Push the condensation hose into the holder 3 Push the water drain hose as far as it will go into the connecting piece 4 Insert the water drain hose into the hose guide Ensure that you do not bend the water drain hose 5 Connect the appliance to the water outlet Water outlet connection types Page 16 Tip To collect condensation in the condensation container again e g if you change where the applia...

Page 16: ...t let Drainage into a wash basin 1 2 Push the water drain hose fully through the and secure it using fixing material Secure the elbow at a height of no more than 100 cm Drainage into a gully Push the water drain hose fully through the and secure it using fixing material Secure the elbow to the gully 4 5 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce vibrations and noises align the appliance correctly T...

Page 17: ...You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here 1 2 3 4 5 6 On certain models specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured 1 Air inlet 2 Maintenance flap on the base unit Page 36 3 Fluff filter Page 30 4 Door 5 Condensation container Page 33 6 Control panel Page 18 ...

Page 18: ...e 18 5 2 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status 2 3 1 1 4 1 Programmes Page 26 2 Programme selector Page 29 3 Display Page 19 4 Buttons Page 22 ...

Page 19: ...gramme is set Timed programmes Page 27 9 0 kg1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selec ted programme in kg 0 45 1 Ready in time Buttons Page 24 Childproof lock lights up The childproof lock is activ ated flashes The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated Deactivating the childproof lock Page 34 Start Pause Start cancel or pause Lights up The programme is ...

Page 20: ... for delicate fab rics Buttons Page 23 4 5 kg Half load Half load is activated Buttons Page 24 Quiet drying Quiet drying with no audible signals is ac tivated Buttons Page 24 Condensation container Empty the condensation container Page 33 Insert the condensation container Page 34 Fluff filter Clean the fluff filter Page 30 Filter system on the base unit Clean the filter system on the base unit Pag...

Page 21: ...Display en 21 Display Designation Description Anti crease Programme status Pause Programme status End End of pro gramme Programme status 1 Example ...

Page 22: ... prevent unwanted or accidental operation If the childproof lock is activated and the appli ance has been switched off the childproof lock remains activated Childproof lock Page 34 Cupboard dry plus Cupboard dry plus 1 2 3 Selecting Cup board dry plus activ ates the dryness level The dryness level defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends Dryness level Page 25 The dryness lev...

Page 23: ...ryness level The dryness level defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends Dryness level Page 25 The dryness level can be adjusted by select ing 1 2 or 3 Adjusting the dry ness level Page 25 Anticrease Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate the crease reduction func tion Once the programme has ended the drum moves the laundry at regular intervals for 60 minutes to prevent c...

Page 24: ...in the set num ber of hours Once the programme has started the pro gramme duration is displayed Set the programme duration for timed pro grammes Timed pro grammes Page 27 Signal Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate the audible signal after the programme ends Half Load Activate Deactivate Dry individual items of laundry or small loads of laundry ...

Page 25: ...n the laundry or hang it up 8 1 Changing the dryness level For some automatic programmes you can change the dryness level so that your laundry will be drier or more damp 1 Set an automatic programme Automatic programmes Page 26 a The display shows the specified dryness level 2 Press Cupboard dry Cup board dry plus or Iron dry a The display shows or 8 2 Adjusting the dryness level If the laundry fe...

Page 26: ...me selection Programme Description Max load kg Cottons Dry hard wearing heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen 9 0 Cottons eco Dry hard wearing heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen Energy saving programme 9 0 Easy care Dry items made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics 3 5 Mix Dry items made of cotton and synthetics 3 0 Duvet Dry clothing pillows quilts or bedspreads filled...

Page 27: ...ends once this time has elapsed even if the laundry is still not dry for example Timed programmes are suitable for drying individual items of laundry or thin fabrics Tip The laundry s care labels provide you with additional information about pro gramme selection Timed program Description Max load kg Wool finish Dry machine washable items made of wool or containing wool Note The laundry becomes flu...

Page 28: ...nce on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the same manufacturer The pull out worktop makes it easier to load and unload the appli ance WZ20400 Y distributor Connect the water drain hose of an additional ap pliance to the same si phon outlet 15000490 Water drain hose Drain away excess con densation directly into the waste water system without having to regu larl...

Page 29: ... as children s socks Separate items of laundry and shake them out or observe the programme description Spin the laundry before drying operation 12 Basic operation operation Note You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www siemens home bsh group com 12 1 Switching on the appli ance Requirement The appliance has been c...

Page 30: ...t Reload The cooling process starts auto matically after approx 30 seconds and cools down the laundry while the drum is rotating If you want to avoid or cancel the cooling pro cess open the door Display Page 20 2 Open the appliance door 3 Remove the laundry Page 30 12 7 Unloading the laundry 1 Open the appliance door 2 Remove the laundry 12 8 Switching off the appli ance Turn the programme selecto...

Page 31: ...Remove the fluff from the recess Ensure that no fluff falls into the air channel 5 Disconnect the two part fluff filter 6 Open the two fluff filters 7 Remove the fluff 8 Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly under warm running water and then dry them off ...

Page 32: ...n the base unit s filter system Notes You can clean the filter regularly system even without the notifica tion being shown on the display It is not necessary to clean after each drying cycle If you do not clean the appliance as described the appliance s func tionality may be impaired Requirement The display shows the following during operation 1 Clean the fluff filter Page 30 2 Open the base unit ...

Page 33: ...ondensation con tainer Condensation forms during drying which your appliance uses for auto matic cleaning By default the con densation is collected in the appli ance s condensation container Note Operate this appliance using the water drain hose provided If you connect the water drain hose Page 14 you do not have to regu larly empty the condensation con tainer Page 33 Emptying the condensation con...

Page 34: ...o 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls 13 1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two 3s but tons for approx 3 seconds a The display shows a The controls are locked a The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off and in the event of a power failure 13 2 Deactivating the child proof lock Re...

Page 35: ...tting Programme position Value Description End signal 2 0 off 1 quiet 2 me dium 3 loud 4 very loud Set the volume of the signal at the end of the programme Button signal 3 0 off 1 quiet 2 me dium 3 loud 4 very loud The volume of the audible signal emitted when the buttons are pressed Programme counter 5 421 Display the number of started pro grammes 1 Example ...

Page 36: ...e digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www siemens home bsh group com 15 1 Tips on cleaning and care Wipe down the housing and the controls with nothing but water and a damp cloth This ensures the parts of the appli ance will remain clean and hy gienic Remove all de tergent residue spray residue or other residues immediately Fresh deposits are easier to...

Page 37: ... remove any visible dirt in the base unit CAUTION Risk of cutting Touching sharp edges on the heat exchanger may lead to cuts Do not touch the fins on the heat exchanger 1 Open the base unit Page 36 2 Use a soft brush to clean the heat exchanger cover Make sure that you remove all dirt from the seal 3 Carefully clean the fins on the heat exchanger with a vacuum cleaner and brush attachment Ensure ...

Page 38: ...mp the laundry is during the drying cycle The appli ance changes the duration of the automatic programme depending on the residual moisture in the laundry Cleaning the moisture sensor Over time residue from limescale detergents and care products can build up on the moisture sensor Clean the moisture sensor regularly ATTENTION Hard or rough objects may damage the moisture sensor Do not use hard or ...

Page 39: ...Cleaning and servicing en 39 2 Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge ...

Page 40: ...t 2 Do not change the programme during the cooling process Note The cooling process takes up to 10 minutes You can continue to operate the appliance Humming noise Compressor active Not a fault normal operating noise The display goes out and Start Reload flashes Energy saving mode is active Press any button a The symbol lights up again Fluff filter is soiled Cleaning the fluff filter Page 30 The ba...

Page 41: ...ank filled 1 Emptying the condensation container Page 33 2 Inserting the condensation container Page 34 3 Starting the programme Page 30 Water drain hose is caught or jammed 1 Ensure that the water drain hose is not kinked or trapped 2 Route the water drain hose without kinks Water drain hose is not connected correctly Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor rectly Connecting the water d...

Page 42: ...ration Not a fault no action required Pumping noise Condensation pump active Not a fault normal operating noise Buzzing noise Compressor ventilation active Not a fault normal operating noise The drying time is too long The base unit s filter is soiled Cleaning the filter system on the base unit Page 32 Fluff filter is soiled Cleaning the fluff filter Page 30 The ambient temperature is greater than...

Page 43: ...he lever for the heat exchanger cover is closed correctly Closing the base unit Page 38 The laundry is too damp Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric Set a timed programme for the subsequent drying Programmes Page 26 There has been a power cut Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other appliances are working The load is too large Observe the maximum load capacity of the Programmes P...

Page 44: ...laundry is too damp Cleaning the moisture sensor Page 38 The drying process is interrupted and the condensa tion tank has been filled 1 Emptying the condensation container Page 33 2 Inserting the condensation container Page 34 3 Starting the programme Page 30 ...

Page 45: ... appliance Page 30 4 Remove the water drain hose from the connection point Water outlet connection types Page 16 5 Secure the water drain hose on the appliance against unintentional loosening Ensure that you do not bend the water drain hose 6 Empty the condensation container Page 33 7 Insert the condensation container Page 34 8 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from the power supply a The appl...

Page 46: ...f or if your appliance needs to be repaired contact Cus tomer Service Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after sales service your retailer or on our website If you contact Customer Service you will require the product number E Nr and the production number FD of your appliance The contact details for Customer Ser vice can be found...

Page 47: ...00 rpm when the appliance is de livered Programme Final mois ture level Load kg Spin speed rpm Initial mois ture level Pro gramm e dura tion h min Energy con sump tion kWh cycle Cottons Cup board dry 1 5 9 0 1400 50 3 46 2 01 Cottons Cup board dry 1 5 9 0 1000 60 4 15 2 28 Cottons Cup board dry 1 5 9 0 800 70 4 44 2 54 Cottons Iron dry 12 0 9 0 1400 50 2 25 1 29 Cottons Iron dry 12 0 9 0 1000 60 2...

Page 48: ...ns voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Minimum in stallation protec tion 10A Nominal power 625 W Power consump tion Off mode 0 15 W Left on mode 0 50 W Ambient temper ature Minimum 5 C Maximum 35 C Length of the power cord 145 cm 1 Depending on the appliance spe cifications ...

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