Siemens WT4HY791GB Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Faults and what to do about them

Faults and what to do about them

Faults and what to do about them

Faults

Cause/remedy

Please empty conden-

sate container

on the

display panel and drying

has stopped.

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Empty the condensation container;

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and the dryer; .

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If the optional condensation drain* has been installed, the drain hose may

be blocked or kinked. Check the hose for deposits and flush the hose

through. Lay the hose without any kinks.

Please clean lint filter

on the display panel.

Clean the fluff filter and press the Start button

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Heat exchanger is

being rinsed

on the dis-

play panel.

Not a fault. The heat exchanger is cleaned automatically. Do not pull out the

condensation container while this is displayed.

Dryer will not start.

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Mains plug plugged in or fuse/circuit breaker checked?

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Programme selected?Select a programme.

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Dryer door open? Close the door.

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Is the childproof lock activated? Deactivate childproof lock.

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"Ready in" time selected? Programme starts after a delay

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on the display panel. Wi-Fi is switched on but a connection to your home network cannot be estab-

lished.Check whether your home network is available or try to connect to your

home network again.

Home Connect is not

working.

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You can find solutions to problems with Home Connect at www.home-con-

nect.com.

■

The availability of the Home Connect functionality depends on the availabil-

ity of the Home Connect Services in your country. Home Connect Services

are not available in every country – for further information please check:

www.home-connect.com.

Creasing.

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Creasing occurs when you have exceeded the maximum load or selected

the wrong programme for the type of fabric. All the required information

can be found in the programme table

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Remove clothes immediately after drying; creasing will occur if they are left

in the drum.

Water is leaking out.

Not a fault; the dryer may be positioned on an incline. Level the dryer.

Programme duration dis-

played changes during

drying.

Not a fault. The moisture sensors detect the remaining moisture in the load and

adjust the programme length accordingly (except timed programmes).

* Depending on the model

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Page 1: ...Register your product online siemens home bsh group com welcome en QVWDOODWLRQ DQG RSHUDWLQJ LQVWUXFWLRQV Tumble dryer WT4HY791GB ...

Page 2: ...tres If the operating and installation instructions describe different models any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text Read these operating and installation instructions before operating the tumble dryer Display rules Warning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries Caution ...

Page 3: ...and buttons 28 Programmes 28 Buttons 30 1 Operating the appliance 32 Loading laundry and switching on the dryer 32 The basket for woollens 32 Drying with the basket for woollens 33 Setting a programme 34 Starting the programme 34 Programme sequence 34 Changing the programme or adding laundry 35 Cancelling the programme 35 Programme end 35 Removing laundry and switching off the dryer 35 Clean the f...

Page 4: ...drying and freshening up domestic laundry consisting of items that have been washed with water and are suitable for tumble drying see label on item Using the appliance for any other purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 4000 metres above sea level Before you switch on the appliance Check that there ...

Page 5: ...by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge as long as they are supervised or have received instruction on how to use the appliance safely and they have understood the potential risks of using the appliance Children must not play with this appliance Do not allow children to clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised Keep children under 3 years and pets away from this appliance Do not leav...

Page 6: ...ct with detergents or care products Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children Installation Warning Risk of electric shock fire material damage damage to the appliance If the appliance is not installed properly this may lead to a dangerous situation Ensure the following The mains voltage on your power socket must match the rated voltage specified on the appliance identification...

Page 7: ...result in electric shock short circuiting or fire due to overheating The mains cable must not be kinked crushed or altered and must not come into contact with any heat sources Warning Risk of fire material damage damage to the appliance The use of extension cords or power strips may result in fire due to overheating or short circuiting Connect the appliance directly to an earthed socket that has b...

Page 8: ...appliance If you take hold of any of the appliance s protruding parts e g the appliance door in order to lift or move it these parts may break off and cause injury Do not take hold of any of the appliance s protruding parts in order to move the appliance Warning Risk of injury The appliance is very heavy Lifting it may result in injury Do not lift the appliance on your own Riskofinjury The applian...

Page 9: ...hen drying is in progress or even cause the appliance to catch fire or explode Remove any lighters or matches from pockets on items of clothing Riskofexplosions fire If there is coal dust or flour in the air around the appliance this may cause an explosion Make sure that the area around the appliance is kept clean when it is in operation Warning Risk of fire material damage damage to the appliance...

Page 10: ...rning Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents e g cleaning solvent Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents Warning Risk of injury If you support your weight sit on the appliance door when it is open the appliance may tip over which may result in injury Do not support your weight on the appliance door when it is open Riskofinjury If you c...

Page 11: ...Materialdamage damagetotheappliance Light objects such as hair and lint may be sucked into the air inlet when the appliance is in operation Keep these away from the appliance Materialdamage damagetotheappliance Foam and foam rubber may deform or melt if dried in the appliance Do not dry laundry items that contain foam or foam rubber in the appliance Materialdamage damagetotheappliance If you pour ...

Page 12: ...d by our customer service or by an electrician The same applies for replacing the mains cable when necessary Spare mains cables can be ordered from our customer service Warning Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents e g cleaning solvent Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents Warning Risk of electric shock material damage damage to the ...

Page 13: ...in removers prewash sprays etc may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance Therefore please note Do not allow these agents to come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft damp cloth Remove any detergent spray or other residues immediately ...

Page 14: ...on Ventilate the room and keep the air inlet on the dryer free to ensure air exchange Clean the fluff filter after each drying cycle If the fluff filter is dirty the drying time is prolonged and energy consumption is increased Energy saving mode If the dryer is not operated for a prolonged period it automatically switches off before the program starts and when the program has ended to save energy ...

Page 15: ...of fire risk of poisoning risk of material damage and damage to the appliance The dryer contains refrigerant which although it is environmentally friendly is flammable R290 Make sure that the air inlet on the dryer is always kept clear and that the room has sufficient ventilation Do not place the dryer near open fires and ignition sources Caution Risk of injury As the dryer is heavy you could inju...

Page 16: ...e side on which the door is hinged Proceed as follows to change the side on which the door is hinged 1 Set the programme selector to the Off position disconnect the dryer from the mains and open the door 2 Remove the screws from the dryer and then remove the dryer door Note Use a T20 Torx screwdriver only Do not use any other tools to change the side on which the door is hinged 3 Carefully place t...

Page 17: ...r door from the door ring Rotate the dryer door and place it back onto the door ring in the corresponding place 8 Remove the screws from the top and bottom of the dryer door 9 Remove the rings from the dryer door 10 Swap the rings around 11 Press the rings onto the dryer door 12 Screw the rings tightly back onto the dryer door 13 Lock the door ring back in place ...

Page 18: ...ck onto the dryer door 15 Remove the cover from the door lock on the dryer and place it to one side 16 Remove the door lock 17 Insert the door lock 1 on the other side of the dryer and screw the cover 2 back on 18 Now also screw the dryer door back on 19 You can now reconnect the dryer close the door and start a programme ...

Page 19: ...atform Transport laundry with the clothes basket integrated into the platform drawer Order number WZ20500 Transport and frost protection 1 Empty the condensate container 2 Select any programme using the programme selector 3 Press the Start button 4 Wait for 5 minutes Note The condensation is drained 5 Empty the condensate container again 6 Switch off the dryer Note Despite draining there will alwa...

Page 20: ...tainer In this case you will need to empty the condensation container each time the dryer finishes drying the laundry and also if it becomes full before drying is complete Connect the drain hose as follows 1 Remove the accessories from the dryer drum 2 When the dryer is delivered from the factory the hose for discharging the condensation into the condensation container is fastened to the connectin...

Page 21: ...Check that the water drains away from the wash basin quickly The drain must not be sealed or blocked Caution Material damage due to leaks or draining water Secure the drain hose so that it cannot slip out Do not kink the drain hose Ensure that a height difference of max 100 cm and min 80 cm between the installation surface and the drain is maintained for drainage into a siphon 6 Pull out the conde...

Page 22: ...e top of the condensation container 8 Pull the filter out of the lock in slot and place it into the recess in the top of the condensation container 9 Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into place The condensation is now discharged via the drain hose into the waste water system or into a wash basin Note If you want to drain the condensation water back into the condensation containe...

Page 23: ...pointsinbrief 1 Load the laundry and close the door Switch the dryer on Select a programme and adjust the programme presettings as needed 2 Select the start button Ü Dry Unload the laundry 3 Switch the dryer off Empty the condensation container Clean the fluff filter ...

Page 24: ...ow your appliance 24 Getting to know your appliance GettingtoknowyourapplianceDryer Condensate container 0 Control and display panel 8 Drum interior light depending on the model Dryer door H Air inlet P Fluff filter 3 ...

Page 25: ... Page 28 0 Programme selector and On Off button 8 Display panel with buttons Page 28 Start button for starting pausing or cancelling the programme H Buttons Page 30 3 C K Dryness level 0 Anti Crease 8 Ready in Options H Start or Pause P Press for 3 seconds to access settings X Selection buttons childproof lock Remote start h Memory ...

Page 26: ...ner Empty the condensation container Page 37 Please clean lint filter Clean the fluff filter Page 36 w Childproof lock activated Page 30 Drying Iron dry Ø C board dry C board dry Ò Finished AntiCrease Finished remove washing Programme progress Remote start selected Page 30 Off Wi Fi is switched off and the appliance is not connected to your home network Flashing The appliance is trying to connect ...

Page 27: ...articles which may be deposited on the moisture sensor This may impair the sensor function and in consequence the drying result Notes When washing laundry to be tumble dried use the correct amount of detergent and care products as specified in the manufacturer s instructions Clean the moisture sensor regularly Page 46 Sorting washing according to c Suitable for tumble drying a Dry at normal temper...

Page 28: ...ol or a wool blend that are suitable for tumble drying Note Only dry the fabrics using the basket for woollens Page 32 1 5 kg Time Progr Cold Time programme for all types of fabric except for wool and silk All types of fabric For freshening up or airing items of laundry that have not been worn frequently 3 kg You can adjust the programme length using the Dryness level but ton Time Progr Warm All t...

Page 29: ...ms individually 1 5 kg Outdoor Weatherproof and outdoor clothing with a membrane coating and water repellent fabrics 1 5 kg Towels Hard wearing towels made of cotton 6 kg Rapid 40 Synthetics and light cottons 2 kg Hygiene Hard wearing fabrics Note Particularly suitable for the highest hygiene requirements 4 kg ...

Page 30: ...umber of hours after the programme ends is displayed in the display panel Childproof lock You can activate or deactivate the childproof lock by pressing the two selection but tons Ö Ö on the left at the same time and holding them for 3 seconds Note If you have activated the Remote start function and you then select the child proof lock this will deactivate the Remote start function OptionsÖ Press ...

Page 31: ...lly if you do not start the programme via the Home Connect app during this time If you carry out any operations on the appliance itself such as opening the door or selecting a different programme the remote start button will be deactivated for safety reasons Notes Remote start can only be activated if the appliance door is closed Remote start cannot be activated if the childproof lock is on Press ...

Page 32: ... the door Note The dryer drum is lit up after the door is opened and closed and once the programme has started The drum interior light goes out on its own The basket for woollens Note The basket for woollens is supplied with your dryer or it can be purchased as an accessory from the after sales service Caution Risk of material damage to the dryer and fabrics Never operate the dryer if the basket f...

Page 33: ... the insert Place the laundry loosely in the insert Do not squash the fabrics Application examples a Trousers or skirt b Pullover c Sports shoes Place sports shoes in the basket for woollens without the insert Pull out the tongues of the shoes and remove the insoles or heel cushions Roll up a towel and place it under the sports shoes to create an inclined surface Place the shoes so that the heels ...

Page 34: ...nd switch off the dryer Setting a programme Note If you have activated the childproof lock you must deactivate it before you can set a programme see Page 30 1 Select the required programme detailed information on the programmes can be found from Page 28 onwards 2 Use the programme selector to set the required programme The default programme settings for the selected programme appear in the display...

Page 35: ...nel is updated depending on the load and residual moisture in the laundry The values displayed may change after the programme is changed or the load is adapted Cancelling the programme The programme can be interrupted at any time to pause open the dryer door or press the Start button Caution Risk of fire Laundry may catch fire If you cancel the programme you must remove the laundry items and sprea...

Page 36: ...ff filter after each drying cycle 1 Open the dryer door and remove all fluff from the door 2 Pull out the two part fluff filter 3 Remove the fluff from the recess in the fluff filter Note Ensure that no fluff falls into the open shaft 4 Pull apart the two part fluff filter 5 Open both filters and remove all the fluff 6 Rinse away the fluff under warm running water 7 Dry the fluff filter close it a...

Page 37: ...ensate container horizontally 2 Pour out the condensation water Caution Dirty condensation water may be harmful to your health and cause material damage Condensation water is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff Do not drink the condensation water or reuse it 3 Push in the condensate container until you feel it lock back into place in the dryer Note The filter in the conden...

Page 38: ...able in every country The availability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your country You can find information on this at www home connect com Notes Please observe the safety precautions in this instruction manual and make sure that these are complied with even when operating the appliance via the Home Connect app while you are away from home You ...

Page 39: ... on the appliance by default and is activated automatically when you connect your appliance to your home network Connecting to your home network automatically Step 2 1 Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu Page 38 1 Press Connect The appliance now attempts to connect to your home network flashes in the display 2 Activate the WPS function on your home network router within the next 2 minutes...

Page 40: ...iance The connection process may take up to 60 seconds 5 Once you have connected successfully open the Home Connect a pp on your mobile device and carry out the steps in the app 6 In the Home Connect app enter the network name SSID and password key for your home network 7 Carry out the last steps in the Home Connect app to connect your appliance If the appliance has connected to your home network ...

Page 41: ...r appliance is already connected to your home network you can activate or deactivate Wi Fi on your appliance Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu Page 38 1 Press Wi Fi on off 2 Press on or off Notes If you connect to your home network Wi Fi is activated automatically If Wi Fi is activated the appliance will not switch itself off automatically If Wi Fi is switched off on the appliance it is...

Page 42: ... are being installed Note If no software update is available Not available appears in the display Energy management You can connect your appliance to your smart energy system Energy manager Once you have connected your appliance to the smart energy system Energy manager and activated the Flex Start function you will be able to optimise your energy consumption because your appliance will not start ...

Page 43: ... up to 24 h 4 Press Ü Start Pause Delayed start appears in the display 5 Press Remote Start Flex Start appears in the display The FlexStart function has now been activated and the appliance will wait to be remotely started by the smart energy system Energy manager Ready in approx appears in the display The smart energy system energy manager has set a time at which your appliance can start The prog...

Page 44: ...ell as the MAC address of the installed Wi Fi communication module Security certificate of the Wi Fi communication module to ensure a secure data connection The current software and hardware version of your household appliance Status of any previous resetting to factory settings This initial registration prepares the Home Connect functions for use and is only required when you want to use these Ho...

Page 45: ...g of the appliance From time to time the compressor in the dryer generates a humming noise However the volume may vary depending on the programme and progress of the drying process Every now and then the compressor is ventilated This creates a whirring noise The automatic cleaning of the dryer causes a clicking sound The condensation is pumped into the condensate container by a pump This generates...

Page 46: ...s Do not use high pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners to clean your appliance Cleaning the moisture sensor Note The dryer is equipped with a stainless steel moisture sensor The moisture sensor measures how damp the laundry is After long periods of usage the moisture sensor may become covered by a fine layer of limescale or residues of detergents and care products Such residues must be removed ...

Page 47: ...ut the condensate container horizontally 2 Pour out the condensation water 3 Remove the filter 4 Clean the filter under warm running water or in the dishwasher 5 Push in the filter until you feel it lock into place Caution The dryer may be contaminated with fluff and thus become damaged Only operate the dryer with the filter inserted 6 Push in the condensate container until you feel it lock into p...

Page 48: ...arts after a delay Page 30 on the display panel Wi Fi is switched on but a connection to your home network cannot be estab lished Check whether your home network is available or try to connect to your home network again Home Connect is not working You can find solutions to problems with Home Connect at www home con nect com The availability of the Home Connect functionality depends on the availabi...

Page 49: ...een exceeded Note See also the laundry tips Page 27 Drying time too long The fluff filter may be clogged which will make the drying time longer Clean the fluff filter If the air inlet on the dryer is blocked or not freely accessible this may increase the drying time Make sure that the air inlet remains unobstructed The optimum ambient temperature for drying is between 15 C and 30 C Outside of this...

Page 50: ...act information for your nearest after sales service can be found here or in the enclosed after sales service directory Please provide after sales service with the dryer s product number E no and production number FD You can find this information on the inside of the dryer door or on the rear of the dryer Trust the expertise of the manufacturer Contact us You can therefore be sure that the repair ...

Page 51: ...81 min 1 55 kWh 0 91 kWh 800 rpm 149 min 91 min 1 84 kWh 1 06 kWh Easy Care 3 5 kg 3 5 kg Cupboard Dry 800 rpm 57 min 0 55 kWh 600 rpm 65 min 0 65 kWh Programme setting in accordance with the applicable EN 61121 standard when using the external drain hose The values may differ from those specified depending on the type of fabric composition of laundry to be dried residual moisture in the laundry t...

Page 52: ... load 9 kg Condensation container 4 6 l Mains voltage 220 240 V Connected load Max 1000 W Fuse 10 A Drum interior light Ambient temperature 5 35 C Power consumption when switched off 0 10 W Power consumption when left on 0 10 W Power consumption when networked Wi Fi in standby mode duration 1 98 W 20 mins depending on the model ...

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Page 56: ...WXUHG E 6 DXVJHUlWH PE XQGHU 7UDGHPDUN LFHQVH RI 6LHPHQV Repair order and advice in the event of faults You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached 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 ...

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