Siemens WQ42G2ACDN User manual

WQ42G2ACDN

Tumble dryer

EN User manual and installation instructions

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Table of contents

1 Safety...........................................4

1.1 General information................... 4

1.2 Intended use.............................. 4

1.3 Restriction on user group.......... 4

1.4 Safe installation ......................... 5

1.5 Safe use .................................... 7

1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten-

ance........................................... 9

2 Preventing material damage ....11

3 Environmental protection and

saving energy............................11

3.1 Disposing of packaging .......... 11

3.2 Saving energy.......................... 11

3.3 Energy saving mode ............... 12

4 Installation and connection......12

4.1 Unpacking the appliance ........ 12

4.2 Scope of delivery..................... 12

4.3 Requirements for the install-

ation location........................... 13

4.4 Water drain hose ..................... 14

4.5 Aligning the appliance............. 16

4.6 Connecting the appliance to

the electricity supply................ 16

5 Familiarising yourself with

your appliance...........................17

5.1 Appliance ................................ 17

5.2 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 Adjusting the programme

settings .................................. 29

12.4 Loading laundry..................... 29

12.5 Starting the programme ........ 29

12.6 Adding laundry ...................... 30

12.7 Cancelling the programme.... 30

12.8 Unloading the laundry ........... 30

12.9 Switching off the appliance ... 30

12.10 Fluff filter.............................. 30

12.11 Filter system on the base

unit....................................... 32

12.12 Condensation container ...... 33

13 Childproof lock........................34

13.1 Activating the childproof

lock........................................ 34

13.2 Deactivating the childproof

lock........................................ 34

14 Crease-removal function ........34

14.1 Starting a programme with

the crease-removal function .. 34

14.2 Filling the water tank ............. 35

15 Basic settings..........................37

15.1 Overview of the basic set-

tings....................................... 37

15.2 Changing the basic set-

tings....................................... 38

16 Cleaning and servicing...........38

16.1 Tips on cleaning and care .... 38

16.2 Base unit ............................... 38

16.3 Water tank filter ..................... 40

16.4 Moisture sensor..................... 41

17 Troubleshooting......................42

18 Transportation, storage and

disposal ...................................47

18.1 Preparing the appliance for

transportation ........................ 47

18.2 Disposing of old appliance ... 47

19 Customer Service....................48

19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and

production number (FD)........ 48

20 Consumption values...............49

21 Technical data .........................50

en Safety

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.

1.2 Intended use

Only use this appliance:

¡for drying and freshening up fabrics that are washed with water

and suitable for dryers.

¡in private households 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 understood the resulting dangers.

Do not let children play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil-

dren unless they are being supervised.

Keep children under the age of 3 years and pets away from the

appliance.

Safety 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-

stallation must be properly installed. The installation must have

a sufficiently large cross section.

▶When using a residual current circuit breaker, only use a type

with the mark.

▶Never equip the appliance with an external switching device,

e.g. a timer or remote control.

▶Never connect the 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

trapped or damaged.

If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.

▶Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance

parts or heat sources.

▶Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or

edges.

▶Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.

WARNING‒Risk of fire!

It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved

adapters.

▶Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.

▶Only use adapters and power cords approved by the manufac-

turer.

en Safety

▶If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available,

please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation

adapted.

WARNING‒Risk of injury!

The high 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-

tion kit from the dryer manufacturer

→"Accessories", Page28. No other installation method is per-

mitted.

▶Do not install the appliance in a washer-dryer stack if the dryer

manufacturer does not offer a suitable connection kit.

▶Do not install appliances from different manufacturers and with

varying depths and widths in a washer-dryer stack.

▶Do not install a washer-dryer stack on a platform; 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 appliance feet and a spirit level.

If hoses and power cords have been laid incorrectly, this causes a

tripping hazard.

▶Lay hoses and power cords in such a way that there is no risk

of tripping.

If the appliance is moved by holding onto protruding components,

such as the appliance door, the parts may break off.

▶Do not move the appliance by holding onto protruding parts.

Safety en

CAUTION‒Risk of cutting!

Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts.

▶Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance.

▶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

unplug the appliance at the mains.

▶If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately un-

plug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.

▶Call customer services. →Page48

An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

▶Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.

▶Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.

▶Do not use 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 appliance door

beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close.

WARNING‒Risk of suffocation!

Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to

suffocate.

▶Keep small parts away from children.

▶Do not let children play with small parts.

en Safety

WARNING‒Risk of explosion!

If there is coal dust or flour in the air around the appliance, this

may cause an explosion.

▶Keep the area around the appliance clean during operation.

WARNING‒Risk of poisoning!

Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking

and may be contaminated with fluff.

▶Do not drink or reuse the condensation water from the appli-

ance.

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 fire!

The refrigerant R290 in this appliance is environmentally friendly

yet combustible and may ignite if it comes into contact with open

flames or ignition sources.

▶Keep naked flames and ignition sources 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 come into contact with solvents, oil,

wax, wax remover, paint, grease or stain remover may ignite when

drying is in progress.

▶Do not place laundry in this appliance to be dried if the laundry

has not been washed first.

Safety en

▶Rinse the laundry thoroughly with warm water and detergent be-

fore drying it in the machine.

▶Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have been used

to clean the laundry beforehand.

WARNING‒Risk of fire!

If drying is interrupted early, the laundry is not cooled sufficiently

and may ignite.

▶Do not interrupt the drying programme early.

▶If drying is interrupted early, remove the laundry immediately

and spread it out.

CAUTION‒Risk of injury!

The covering plate may break if you stand on or climb onto the

appliance.

▶Do not stand on or climb onto the appliance.

The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the open

door.

▶Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door.

▶Do not place any objects on the appliance door.

Reaching into the drum 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

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.

▶If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re-

placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser-

vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

en Safety

An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.

▶Before cleaning, pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse in

the fuse box.

▶Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays

to clean the appliance.

WARNING‒Risk of injury!

The use of non-original spare parts 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.

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