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Information on laundry ...

Labelling of fabrics

Follow the manufacturer's care information.

(c

Dry at normal temperature.

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Dry at low temperature 

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 in addition, select 

Low heat

.

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Do not machine dry.

Always observe the safety instructions on page 13.

Do not tumble-dry the following fabrics, for example:
– Non-breathable fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated).
– Delicate materials (silk, curtains made from synthetic material) 

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 these may crease.

– Oil-stained laundry.

Drying tips

– To ensure an even result, sort the laundry by fabric type and drying programme.
– Always dry very small fabrics (e.g. baby socks) together with large items of laundry 

(e.g. towels).

– Close zips, hooks and eyelets, and button up covers. Tie fabric belts, apron strings, etc. 

together

– Do not over-dry easy-care laundry 

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 Risk of creasing. Allow laundry to finish drying in the air.

– Do not dry woollens in the dryer. They may, however, be refreshed 

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page 7 

Woollens Finish

 programme.

– Do not iron laundry immediately after drying; fold items up and leave for a while 

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 residual 

moisture will then be distributed evenly.

– The drying result depends on the type of water used during washing. 

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Fine adjustment of 

the drying result 

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 page 6.

– Knitted fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, jerseys) often shrink slightly the first time they are tumble-dried. 

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Do not use the

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Cupboard Dry Extra 

programme.

– The drying of starched laundry should be limited. 

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 Starch leaves behind a coating that 

impairs drying.

– When washing laundry that is to be tumble-dried afterwards, use the correct amount of fabric 

softener as specified in the manufacturer's instructions.

– For pre-dried, multi-layered fabrics or small, individual items of laundry, use the Timed 

programme. Also suitable for subsequent drying.

Environmental protection/energy-saving tips

– Before drying, spin the laundry thoroughly in the washing machine 

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 the higher the spin 

speed, the shorter the drying time will be, thus less energy is consumed. Also spin easy-care 
laundry.

– Use the maximum recommended capacity, but do not exceed it 

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 Programme overview 

page 7

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– Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying

.

– Do not cover or seal the air inlet.

Button signals

Setting the volume for button signals

  

Selectable values: 0 (off), 1 (quiet), 2 (medium), 3 (loud), 4 (very loud).

x

x

1 x to the 
right

Press and hold 

Low heat

and turn 2 x to the right

Press 

Start

/Stop until the 

required volume is reached

Turn to

Off

Turn to

Off

Rinse the fluff filters under running water 

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page 4.

Clean filter

Empty the condensate container.

Clean the filter in the condensate container if necessary 

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page 9

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Empty water

Contents 

Page 

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Preparation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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Setting the programmes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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Drying   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4

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Notes on laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

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Button signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Fine adjustment of the drying result  . . . . 6

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Important Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Overview of programmes  . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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Installation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Frost protection / Transport . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Technical data   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Normal noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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What to do if ... / After-sales service . . . 12

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Safety instructions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Low heat

Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics 

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 that require a longer 

drying time; e.g. polyacrylics, polyamide, elastane, acetate silk.

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Less Ironing 

Reduces creasing and prolongs the 'reduced ironing' phase after 
the programme has finished.

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Buzzer

Select On/Off for buzzer at the end of the programme.

... and adapt to individual requirements

Never start the dryer if it is damaged.
Inform your after-sales service.

Inspecting the

dryer

Sorting and loading laundry

Remove all items from pockets.
Check for cigarette lighters.
The drum must be empty prior to loading.

See programme overview on page 7.
See also separate instructions for “basket for woollens” 
(depending on the model)

Your new dryer

Intended use

Preparation 

Installation 

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 page 8

Selecting and adjusting the programme

Additional functions

Select the drying programme ...

Press the Start/Stop button

Make sure your hands are dry. 
Hold the plug only.

Connecting the

mains plug

Display

status/
service

Programme selector

All buttons are sensitive and only 
need to be touched lightly.

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For domestic use only.

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Only to be used for drying fabrics that have been 
washed with water.

Keep children younger than 3 years old away from 
the dryer.
Do not let children make the cleaning and 
maintenance work on the dryer without supervision.
Do not leave children unsupervised near the dryer.
Keep pets away from the dryer.
The dryer can be operated by children 8 years old 
and older, by persons with reduced physical, 
sensory or mental abilities and by persons with 
insufficient experience or knowledge if they are 
supervised or have been instructed in its use by 
a responsible adult.
This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum 
height of 4000 metres above sea level.

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Drying 

Drying

Condensate container with filter

Control panel

Air inlet

Two-part 
fluff filter

Drum

End of programme 

as soon as 

AntiCrease/End 

indicator lamp lights up.

Interrupt programme 

Adding or removing laundry.

The drying operation can be interrupted briefly to add or remove laundry. However, it must then be 
continued until it has finished.

1.

Open the door. The drying process is interrupted.

2.

Add or remove laundry then close the door.

3.

If required, select a new programme and additional functions.

4.

Press the 

Start

/Stop button. The remaining time is updated after a few minutes.

Display/

Remaining 

time

End of programme after 1-24 hours (button may need to be pressed several times) can

always be set to the nearest full hour.

Finish in

Automatic cleaning of the heat exchanger.

Cln

0, 1, 2, 3

The drying result (e.g. Cupboard Dry) can be adjusted over three levels (1 - max. 3) for

the 

Cotton

Easy-Care

,  

Mixed Fabrics

 and 

Rapid 40

 programmes 

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presetting = 0. After

one of these programmes has been finely adjusted, the setting is retained for the others.

Further information 

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page 6

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Fine 
adjustment of 
the drying 
result

Only use the dryer with the fluff filter 
inserted.

Emptying condensation

Empty the container 

after each

 drying cycle, not during drying.

1.

Remove the condensate container and hold it level.

2.

Pour out the condensation.

3.

Always push container in fully until it clicks into place.

If the 

Empty water 

indicator lamp flashes despite the container having 

been emptied 

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 Filter in condensate container, page 9.

Cleaning the fluff filter

The fluff filter consists of two parts. Clean the inner 
and outer filter 

after every

 drying cycle: 

1.

Open the door. Remove fluff from the door/door area.

2.

Pull out both parts of the fluff filter.

3.

Remove fluff from the edge of the shaft. Fluff should not fall 
into the open shaft.

4.

Open the filter and remove all the fluff.

5.

Rinse both parts under running water and dry thoroughly.

6.

Close the inner and outer filter, put them back together 
and reinsert them into the appliance.

Switching off the dryer

Turn the programme selector to 

Off

.

Do not leave laundry in the dryer.

Removing the laundry

Your dryer is equipped with an automatic reduced ironing function. The drum is moved at specific time 
intervals for 60 minutes once the programme has ended. The laundry stays loose and fluffy (or 
120 minutes if the additional 

Less Ironing

 function is selected).

Congratulations

 - you have chosen to buy a modern, high-quality 

Siemens domestic appliance.
The condensation dryer with heat exchanger and automatic cleaning 
function is outstanding in terms of efficient energy consumption and 
low maintenance requirements 

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page 6

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Every dryer which leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure 
that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
Should you have any questions, our after-sales service will be 
pleased to help.

Environmentally-responsible disposal

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive  
2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances 
(waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline 
determines the framework for the return and recycling of used 
appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

For further information about our products, accessories, spare parts 
and services, please visit: www.siemens-home.com

Do not pull out/empty the
condensate container when drying is in progress.

Drum interior 
light 

(depending 

on the model)

Important Information

  

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.
The dryer's heat exchanger is cleaned automatically during drying.
The fluff filters and filter in the condensate container must be cleaned regularly.

Never operate the dryer without the fluff filters and without filter in condensate container.

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Fluff filters

During drying, fluff and hair from the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter. Blocked fluff filters 
may impair the heat exchange process.
The fluff filters must therefore be cleaned after every drying cycle. Rinse regularly under 
running water 

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page 4

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Filter in the condensate container

The filter in the condensate container cleans the condensation. This condensation is required 
for the automatic cleaning process. The filter should be cleaned regularly under running 
water. Empty the condensate container before cleaning the filter 

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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 items that produce a lot of fluff.
Woollens should be refreshed only, using the woollens programme.

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Clean fluff filters reduce energy consumption.

 Fine adjustment of the drying result  

Adjustment of the levels of dryness  

  

x

x

1 x to 
the right

Press and hold

 

Low heat

 

and turn 5 x to the right

 

Press 

Low heat

 until 

the required level is reached

Turn to 

Off

Turn to 

Off

L:00, L:01, L:02, L:03 

are shown in sequence

Short signal when changing from L:03 to L:00, otherwise long
signal.

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7

Programme overview 

 

also see Page 5

     

      

Sor

t the laundr

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 type of te

xtile and f

abr

ic. F

abr

ics must be suitable for tumble drying.

Af

ter dr

ying... 

c

iron laundry                     

 

lightly iron laundry                  

@c

do not iron laundry                     

 c

mangle laundry

PROGRAMMES 

                                         

TEXTILE TYPE AND INFORMATION

**Co

tt

on

max. 7 k

g

Hard-wearing fabrics, boil-resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen.

**Easy-Care

max. 3.5 k

g

Non-iron laundry made of synthetic fibres and blended fabric, easy-care cotton.

**Mix

ed F

abr

ics

max. 3 k

g

Mixed items of laundry madeof cotton and synthetics (Mix).

*Iron Dry

c

÷

@c 

Fabrics suitable for ironing (iron fabrics in order to avoid creasing).

Cupboard Dry

             

@

Single-layer fabrics.

*Cupboard Dry Extra

             

@

Fabrics made of thick, multilayered items of clothing.

W

oollens Finish

max. 3 k

g

Woollen fabrics suitable for washing machines. Fabrics become fluffier but not dry.

Remove fabrics once the programme has ended and allow to dry.

Rapid 40

max. 1 k

g

Laundry made of synthetic fibres, cotton or blended fabrics (for example) that needs to be dried quickly. The values may 

differ

 from 

the those specified depending on the type of fabric, mixture of laundry to be dried, residual moisture in the fabric and loadin

g capa-

city.

Outdoor

max. 1.5 k

g

Fabrics with membrane coating, water-repellent fabrics, functional clothing, fleece fabrics (dry jackets/trousers with 

removabl

internal lining separately).

Programme time

w

arm 30 

max. 3 k

g

All types of fabric; time programme. Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi-layered, thick la

undry.

Only dry wool, sports shoes and soft toys with the basket for woollens 

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Optional Accessories, page 10.

In the time programme, the laundry's residual moisture is not automatically detected. If the laundry is still too damp after th

e drying 

programme, repeat the programme.

*for 

Cotton

 and 

Easy-Care

 programmes only

**Dryness levels can be selected individually 

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Cupboard Dry Extra, Cupboard Dry and Iron Dry 

(depending on the model)

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Degree of dryness can be finely adjusted; multi-layered textiles require a longer drying time than single-layered items of clot

hing. Recommendation: Dry separately.

9604 / 9000964583

*964583*

BSH Hausgeräte GmbH

Carl-Wery-Straße 34

81739 München/GERMANY

WT46W381GB

Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under Trademark License of Siemens AG

www.devicemanuals.eu/

Summary of Contents for WT46W381GB

Page 1: ...vel 2 Pour out the condensation 3 Always push container in fully until it clicks into place If the Empty water indicator lamp flashes despite the container having been emptied a Filter in condensate container page 9 Cleaning the fluff filter The fluff filter consists of two parts Clean the inner and outer filter after every drying cycle 1 Open the door Remove fluff from the door door area 2 Pull o...

Page 2: ...one of these numbers 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 When contacting the after sales service please quote the appliance s product number E no and production number FD see under the loading door Turn the programme selector to Off and unplug the mains plug from the socket ʠ The Start Stop indicator lamp does not ...

Page 3: ...r the dryer Keep pets away from the dryer The dryer can be operated by children 8 years old and older by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental abilities and by persons with insufficient experience or knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed in its use by a responsible adult This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 4000 metres above sea level Display Re...

Page 4: ...r in fully until it clicks into place If the Empty water indicator lamp flashes despite the container having been emptied a Filter in condensate container page 9 Cleaning the fluff filter The fluff filter consists of two parts Clean the inner and outer filter after every drying cycle 1 Open the door Remove fluff from the door door area 2 Pull out both parts of the fluff filter 3 Remove fluff from ...

Page 5: ...ecommended capacity but do not exceed it a Programme overview page 7 Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying Do not cover or seal the air inlet Button signals Setting the volume for button signals Selectable values 0 off 1 quiet 2 medium 3 loud 4 very loud x x 1 x to the right Press and hold Low heat and turn 2 x to the right Press Start Stop until the required volume is reached Turn t...

Page 6: ...ified depending on the type of fabric mixture of laundry to be dried residual moisture in the fabric and loading capa city Outdoor max 1 5 kg Fabrics with membrane coating water repellent fabrics functional clothing fleece fabrics dry jackets trousers with removable internal lining separately Programme time warm 30 max 3 kg All types of fabric time programme Suitable for pre dried or slightly damp...

Page 7: ... the dryer is tilted 1 Take all accessory parts out of the drum The drum must be empty Make sure that the air inlet remains unobstructed Clean and level Do not set up the dryer behind a door or sliding door as this may obstruct the dryer door or prevent it from opening This will prevent a potentially fatal danger to children from locking themselves in 2 Do not operate the dryer if there is a dange...

Page 8: ...table for drying normal wet cotton laundry and is most efficient in terms of its combined energy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry Standard programme for cottons in accordance with current EU regulation 932 2012 Programme Load Energy consumption Programme duration Cottons Cupboard Dry 7 kg 3 5 kg 1 65 kWh 0 97 kWh 178 min 110 min Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accord...

Page 9: ...ses and vibrations Not an error Normal noises a page 11 ʠ Loud humming noise for several seconds Has the condensate container been properly inserted a Push the condensate container all the way in Not an error Normal noises a page 11 13 Safety instructions Emergency Pull the appliance plug out of the socket immediately or disconnect the fuse ONLY use the dryer in rooms inside the house to dry fabri...

Page 10: ...ine en Operating and installation instructions Observe the safety instructions on page 13 Read these instructions and the separate Energy saving mode instructions before switching on the dryer Tumble dryer WT46W381GB w w w d e v i c e m a n u a l s e u ...

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