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Washing machine WG54A20XZA 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...
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: ¡...
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. ▶...
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en Safety 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. ▶...
Safety en ▶ 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.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! 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 explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ 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 Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or 2 Preventing material too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. damage Ensure that the water pressure in ▶ the water supply system is at least ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max.
Environmental protection and saving energy en Set the maximum spin speed if you 3 Environmental protec- want to dry the laundry in the tumble tion and saving energy dryer afterwards. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- 3.1 Disposing of packaging ing which, in turn, reduces energy consumption.
en Installation and connection Remove any packaging and pro- ¡ Water inlet hose tective covers completely from the → "Connecting the water inlet appliance. hose", Page 14 → "Disposing of packaging", 4.3 Requirements for the in- Page 11 stallation location Check the appliance for visible damage. Open the door.
Installation and connection en Pull the hoses out of the holders. Installation loca- Requirements tion Wooden joist Place the appli- floor ance on a water- resistant wooden board (minimum thickness of 30 mm) which is screwed tightly to the floor. Kitchen unit Only install the appliance under- neath a continu-...
en Installation and connection Remove the 4 sleeves. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose Connect the water inlet hose. Put on the 4 cover caps. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Open the water tap carefully and check that the connection points are tight.
Installation and connection en Note: Observe the draining heights. 4.6 Aligning the appliance The maximum draining height is In order to reduce noise and vibra- 100 cm. tion and to prevent the appliance Siphon Secure the con- from moving, align the appliance cor- nection point with rectly.
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en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. 5.2 Detergent drawer Maintenance flap for the drain pump → Page 36 Note: Observe the manufacturer's in-...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 30 Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash and soaking 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
first time en Add washing powder that contains first time 6 Before using for the a bleaching agent to compart- ment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Expected programme duration or pro- tion/programme gramme time remaining in hours and time remaining minutes. Programme end → "Buttons", Page 23 time 10.0 Recommended...
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Display en Display Designation More information Wash Programme status Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status End of pro- Programme status gramme Steaming Programme status Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated.
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en Display Display Designation More information Reminder to clean Flashes: Drum is dirty. Run the Drum the drum clean programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer tub. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 35 Voltage control Flashes: The automatic voltage control system system detects impermissible voltage drops.
Buttons en 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information Start /Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause vario Speed ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration.
en Buttons Button Selection More information Pretreatment (Prewash) Selecting activates the Prewash ¡ programme. (Soaking) ¡ Prewash for washing heavily soiled laundry. Selecting activates the Soaking programme. Before the main wash cycle starts, the laundry remains in the water for longer. For laundry with particularly stubborn soiling.
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Programmes en 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen 10.0 or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate vario Speed.
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm Wool Hand- or machine-washable items that are made from wool or contain wool. To prevent the laundry from shrinking, the drum moves the items very gently with long pauses. Use a detergent that is suitable for wool.
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm Steam Suitable for shirts, T-shirts and similar fabrics made (Easy Ironing from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Steam Assisted) Programme for warming and steaming dry items using steam in order to hang them up once the programme has ended or to make them easier to iron.
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ After a prolonged period of non-use Use washing powder that contains bleach. Add the washing powder containing bleach to compartment II for the main wash. → "Detergent drawer", Page 17 Halve the amount of detergent to avoid foaming. Do not use fabric softener.
Accessories en 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 50. Order number Water inlet hose exten- Extend the water inlet WZ10131 sion hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx.
en Detergents and care products If required, adjust the programme 12 Detergents and care settings. → "Adjusting the programme set- products tings", Page 30 The manufacturer's instructions for use and dosage can be found on the 13.3 Adjusting the pro- packaging. gramme settings Notes Requirement: A programme has ¡...
operation en Press down on the insert and re- Slide the measuring aid forwards. move the detergent drawer. Fold the measuring aid down and Insert the measuring aid. click it into place. Insert the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. 13.6 Use the measuring aid 13.7 Adding detergent and for liquid detergent...
en operation – If the water level is high, start 13.8 Starting the programme the Spin programme or select a Requirement: A programme is set. suitable programme for draining. → "Setting a programme", Page 30 → "Programmes", Page 25 Remove the laundry. Press Start /Reload. ▶ → "Unloading the laundry", a The drum rotates and load detec- Page 32 tion takes place.
Childproof lock en 14 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. 14.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two 3s but- ▶ tons for approx. 3 seconds. a The display shows a The control elements are locked. a The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off and in the event of a...
en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
Programme counter en 15.2 Changing the basic set- 17 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Set the programme selector to po- To keep your appliance working effi- sition 1. ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 17.1 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Risk of injury! Permanently washing at low temper-...
en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the insert upwards. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and Push in the detergent drawer. then dry them. 17.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump regularly, at least once a year, as well as in the event of faults, e.g.
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Cleaning and servicing en Slide a sufficiently large container CAUTION - Risk of scalding! under the opening. When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
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en Cleaning and servicing Insert the pump cap. Cleaning the drain pump Ensure that the parts of the Requirement: The drain pump is ‒ pump cap are correctly as- empty. → Page 36 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
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Cleaning and servicing en Insert the mains plug. Before the next wash Switch on the appliance. To prevent unused detergent from Pour 1 litre of water into compart- flowing straight into the outlet in the ment II. next wash, run a suitable programme for draining after you have emptied Select a suitable programme for the drain pump.
en Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped. ▶ → "Cancelling the programme", Page 32 ▶ Water level is too high. Select a suitable programme for draining. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 25 flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Door is not closed. not start. Close the door. ▶ Childproof lock is activated. Deactivate childproof lock. ▶ → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 33 Ready in is activated. Check whether Ready in is activated. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Unapproved extension installed on the water drain ing. hose. Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 14 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting No water is visible in Water is below the visible area. the drum. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it ▶ is operating. Drum jerks after the This is caused by an internal motor test.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin programme Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. does not start. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. ▶ Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed. Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent or fabric Too much detergent/fabric softener in the detergent softener drips off the drawer. seal and collects on When dosing liquid detergent and fabric softener, ▶ the door or in the seal observe the marking in the detergent drawer and fold.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out at Water inlet hose is not correctly/securely connected. the water inlet hose. Connect the water supply hose correctly. → "Connecting the water inlet hose", Page 14 Tighten the screw connection. Water is leaking out at The water outlet hose is damaged.
Transportation, storage and disposal en 18.1 Emergency release 19.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 36 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
en Customer Service 19.4 Disposing of old appli- 20 Customer Service ance Detailed information on the warranty Valuable raw materials can be re- period and terms of warranty in your used by recycling. country is available from our after- sales service, your retailer or on our WARNING website.
Consumption values en 21 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.
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