Siemens WT47XMH1CS User manual

Tumble dryer
WT47XMH1CS
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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 Installation and connection.......11
3.1 Unpacking the appliance .........11
3.2 Scope of delivery......................12
3.3 Requirements for the install-
ation location............................12
3.4 Water drain hose......................13
3.5 Aligning the appliance..............16
3.6 Connecting the appliance to
the electricity supply.................16
4 Familiarising yourself with
your appliance............................17
4.1 Appliance .................................17
4.2 Control panel............................18
5 Display ........................................19
6 Buttons .......................................21
7 Dryness level..............................23
7.1 Changing the dryness level......23
7.2 Adjusting the dryness level ......23
8 Programmes...............................24
8.1 Automatic programmes............24
8.2 Timed programmes..................25
9 Accessories................................27
10 Laundry.....................................28
10.1 Preparing the laundry .............28
11 Basic operation ........................28
11.1 Switching on the appliance ....28
11.2 Setting a programme .............28
11.3 Adjusting the programme
settings ...................................28
11.4 Loading laundry......................29
11.5 Starting the programme .........29
11.6 Adding laundry .......................29
11.7 Cancelling the programme ....29
11.8 Unloading the laundry ............29
11.9 Switching off the appliance ....29
11.10 Filter system on the base
unit........................................29
11.11 Condensation container .......31
12 Childproof lock.........................32
12.1 Activating the childproof
lock.........................................32
12.2 Deactivating the childproof
lock.........................................32
13 Crease-removal function .........32
13.1 Starting a programme with
the crease-removal function ...33
13.2 Filling the water tank ..............33
14 Environmental protection
and saving energy....................34
14.1 Disposing of packaging .........34
14.2 Saving energy ........................34
14.3 Energy saving mode ..............35
15 HomeConnect .........................35
15.1 Connecting the appliance
to a WLAN home network
(Wi-Fi) with WPS function .......35

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15.2 Connecting the appliance
to a WLAN home network
(Wi-Fi) without WPS func-
tion..........................................36
15.3 Connecting the appliance
to the HomeConnect app......37
15.4 Activating Wi-Fi on the ap-
pliance ....................................37
15.5 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the
appliance................................37
15.6 Resetting the appliance
network settings .....................37
15.7 Remote start...........................37
15.8 Remote diagnostics ...............38
15.9 Data protection.......................38
16 Basic settings...........................38
17 Appliance care .........................39
17.1 Preparing the appliance for
the appliance care pro-
gramme .................................39
17.2 Preparing the condensation
container for the appliance
care programme.....................39
17.3 Starting the appliance care
programme.............................40
17.4 Running the basic appli-
ance care programme on
the appliance..........................40
17.5 Preparing the appliance for
the intensive appliance
care programme.....................42
17.6 Running the intensive appli-
ance care programme ...........42
17.7 Ending the intensive appli-
ance care programme ...........44
18 Cleaning and servicing............45
18.1 Tips on cleaning and care .....45
18.2 Base unit ................................45
18.3 Water tank filter ......................47
18.4 Moisture sensor......................47
18.5 Condensation container fil-
ter ...........................................48
19 Troubleshooting.......................49
20 Transportation, storage and
disposal ....................................56
20.1 Preparing the appliance for
transportation .........................56
20.2 Disposing of old appliance ....56
21 Customer Service.....................57
21.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and
production number (FD).........57
22 Consumption values................58
23 Technical data..........................59
24 Declaration of Conformity .......59

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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.
Children must not 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.

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1.4 Safe installation
Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
Improper 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.
▶If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service.
▶Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.

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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27. 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.
CAUTION‒Risk of cutting!
Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts.
▶Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance.

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▶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57
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.
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.

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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!
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.
▶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.

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▶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
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.
▶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.
An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
▶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.

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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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2 Preventing material
damage
Follow these instructions to avoid ma-
terial damage and damage to the ap-
pliance.
ATTENTION!
The functionality of the appliance
may be impaired if you use the
wrong quantity of fabric softener, de-
tergent, care product or cleaning
agent.
▶Follow the dosage recommenda-
tions from the manufacturer.
Exceeding the maximum load capa-
city impairs the function of the appli-
ance.
▶Observe the maximum load capa-
city for each programme and do
not exceed it.
→"Programmes", Page24
The function of the appliance may be
impaired if the appliance overheats.
▶During operation, keep the air inlet
on the appliance clear.
▶Make sure that the area is ad-
equately ventilated.
Light objects such as hair and fluff
may be sucked into the air inlet on
the appliance during operation and
impair the function of the appliance.
▶Keep the area around the appli-
ance clean during operation.
▶Keep light objects away from the
appliance.
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 surfaces of the appli-
ance.
▶Do not use harsh or abrasive de-
tergents.
▶Do not use cleaning products with
a high alcohol content.
▶Do not use hard scouring pads or
cleaning sponges.
▶Clean the appliance with nothing
but water and a soft, damp cloth.
▶Remove all detergent residue,
spray residue or other residues im-
mediately if they come into contact
with the appliance.
3 Installation and con-
nection
3.1 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 the appliance.
1. Remove any packaging and pro-
tective covers completely from the
appliance.
→"Disposing of packaging",
Page34.
2. Check the appliance for visible
damage.
3. Open the appliance door.
→"Basic operation", Page28
4. Remove any accessories from the
drum.
5. Close the appliance door.

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3.2 Scope of delivery
After unpacking all parts, check for
any damage in transit and complete-
ness of the delivery.
ATTENTION!
If the appliance is operated with in-
complete or defective accessories,
the appliance may not be able to op-
erate properly, or this may result in
material damage or damage to the
appliance.
▶Do not operate the appliance with
incomplete or defective accessor-
ies.
▶Replace the accessories in ques-
tion before operating the appli-
ance.
→"Accessories", Page27
Included with
the appliance
Description
Tumble dryer
Accompanying
documents
Water drain hose
with connection
adapter, fixing
material and el-
bow.
→"Water drain
hose", Page13
3.3 Requirements for the in-
stallation location
ATTENTION!
If the appliance is tilted at an angle
greater than 40°, residual water may
leak out of the appliance and cause
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 damage to the appliance.
▶Immediately after transporting the
appliance, leave it to rest for two
hours before putting it into opera-
tion.
Installation loca-
tion
Requirements
On the floor Place the appli-
ance on a clean,
level and firm
surface.
Align the appli-
ance
→Page16.

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Installation loca-
tion
Requirements
In a washer-dryer
stack
Only use the ori-
ginal connection
set from the
dryer manufac-
turer when set-
ting up this appli-
ance in a
washer-dryer
stack.
→"Accessories",
Page27
→"Accessories",
Page27
This appliance
must only be
stacked on a
washing machine
from the same
manufacturer.
The depth and
width of this ap-
pliance must cor-
respond with the
dimensions of
the washing ma-
chine.
Do not place the
washer-dryer
stack on a plat-
form.
Against a wall Do not trap the
hoses between
the wall and the
appliance.
3.4 Water drain hose
Condensation forms during drying,
which your appliance uses for auto-
matic cleaning. Use the water drain
hose to 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13, you do not have to
regularly empty the condensation
container →Page31.
¡You can order this optional
→"Accessories", Page27 from
our customer service.
Connecting the water drain hose
If you do not want to regularly empty
the appliance's condensation con-
tainer, connect the water drain hose.
ATTENTION!
When operating the appliance
without the water drain hose being
connected properly, liquid may leak
out of the connecting piece.
▶Before operating the appliance,
connect the water drain hose prop-
erly to the connecting piece.
Requirements
¡The appliance and the accessory
have been unpacked.
→"Unpacking the appliance",
Page11
¡The appliance is installed at the in-
stallation location.
→"Requirements for the installa-
tion location", Page12

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1. Pull out the condensation hose
from the connecting piece.
The condensation hose is connec-
ted to the connecting piece at the
factory.
Note:When removing the con-
densation hose, liquid may leak
out of the connecting piece.
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. Empty the condensation container
→Page31.
5. Remove the stopper on the under-
side.

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6. Insert the stopper into the recess
in the top.
7. Insert the condensation container
→Page32.
8. Connect the appliance to the water
outlet.
→"Water outlet connection types",
Page15
Tip:To collect condensation in the
condensation container again (e. g. if
you change where the appliance is
located), carry out these steps in re-
verse order.
Water outlet connection types
ATTENTION!
In the event of a blocked or covered
outlet, accumulated wastewater can
flow back into the appliance.
▶Before operating the appliance, en-
sure that the wastewater drains
away quickly and eliminate any
blockages.
Drainage into a
siphon.
Secure the con-
nection point with
a (12-22 mm)
hose clamp.
Secure the water
drain hose with a
hose guide at a
height of at least
80 cm and no
more than 100
cm.
Note:You can
use the Y-distrib-
utor →Page27
to connect the
water drain hose
of an additional
appliance, such
as a washing
machine, to the
same siphon out-
let.
Drainage into a
wash basin.
1
2
Push the water
drain hose fully
through the el-
bow and secure
it using fixing ma-
terial.
Secure the elbow
at a height of no
more than 100
cm.
Drainage into a
gully.
Push the water
drain hose fully
through the el-
bow and secure
it using fixing ma-
terial.
Secure the elbow
to the gully.

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3.5 Aligning the appliance
In order to reduce vibrations and
noises, align the appliance correctly.
▶To align the appliance, turn the ap-
pliance feet. Check that the appli-
ance is level using a spirit level.
All appliance feet must stand firmly
on the ground.
3.6 Connecting the appliance
to the electricity supply
1. Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance's power cable in a socket
nearby.
The connection details of the appli-
ance can be found under Tech-
nical data →Page59.
2. Check the mains plug is inserted
properly.

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4 Familiarising yourself with your appliance
4.1 Appliance
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45
3
Air channel cover (do not re-
move)
4
Door
5
Condensation container
→Page31
6
Control panel →Page18

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4.2 Control panel
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and
to obtain information about the operating status.
3
2 4
1 1
3
1
Programmes →Page24
2
Programme selector
→Page28
3
Buttons →Page21
4
Display →Page19

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5 Display
The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information.
Display Designation Description
0:40 1Programme dura-
tion/programme
time remaining
Approximate expected programme dura-
tion or programme time remaining.
⁠ 1:25 Timed programme The timed programme is set.
→"Timed programmes", Page25
0:45 1"Ready in" time →"Buttons", Page22
Dryness level: Iron
Dry
The dryness level is activated.
→"Buttons", Page21
Dryness level:
Cupboard Dry
The dryness level is activated.
→"Buttons", Page21
Dryness level:
Cupboard Dry
Plus
The dryness level is activated.
→"Buttons", Page21
⁠
⁠
⁠
Dryness level ad-
justed
The adjusted dryness level is activated.
→"Buttons", Page21
Condensation
container
Empty the condensation container
→Page31.
Insert the condensation container
→Page32.
Fluff filter Clean the fluff filter.
Filter system on
the base unit
Clean the filter system on the base unit
→Page29.
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Display Designation Description
CrE Basic appliance
care programme
Run the basic appliance care programme.
→"Running the basic appliance care pro-
gramme on the appliance", Page40
Hot Cooling process The laundry is cooled while the drum is
rotating, in order to avoid damage to the
laundry. The process can be cancelled by
opening the door.
Note:Do not change the programme.
Automatic self-
cleaning
The automatic self-cleaning function rinses
the appliance's heat exchanger.
Note:Do not remove the condensation
container and do not interrupt the pro-
gramme.
Wi-Fi ¡Lights up: The appliance is connected
to your home network.
¡Flashes: The appliance is trying to con-
nect to your home network.
→"HomeConnect ", Page35
Remote start Remote start is activated.
→"Buttons", Page22
Energy manager The appliance is connected to the smart
energy system (energy manager). Con-
necting the appliance to the energy man-
ager
Drying Programme status
Dryness level: Iron
Dry
Programme status
Dryness level:
Cupboard Dry
Programme status
Anti-crease Programme status
-P- Pause Programme status
-0- End of pro-
gramme
Programme status
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