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Translated from Dutch to English - www.onlinedoctranslator.com Washing machine WG56B20MFG User manual and install ation instructions Register your product on My Siemens and discover ers. exclusive services and off at/welcome siemens-home.bsh-group.c The future moving in. Siemens Home Appliances...
Refer to the Digital User's Guide for more information. Table of contents 1 Safety........4 6 Before first use ..... 21 1.1 General instructions ..... 4 6.1 Starting a wash cycle without 1.2 Destination of the laundry ..........21 device ..........4 7 Display ........
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13.13 Taking out laundry ....36 20.2 Installing transport 13.14 Putting the device to sleep protections ..........56 20.3 Recommissioning the (standby mode) ..... 36 device ........56 14 Child Lock ........ 36 20.4 Disposal of your old 14.1 Switching on the child lock ..... 36 appliance ..........
NLSafety 1 Safety Please observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General instructions ¡Read this manual carefully. ¡Keep the operating instructions and product information for future reference for use or for subsequent owners. ¡Do not connect the device in case of transport damage. 1.2 Destination of the device Only use the device: ¡to wash machine washable textiles and woollens for hand washing...
SafetyNL 1.4 Secure installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installations are dangerous. ▶ Only connect and operate the device in accordance with the information on the rating plate. ▶ Only connect the device to an alternating current mains via a properly installed socket with earthing contact.
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NLSafety ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer power cord is not available, contact an electrical retailer to adjust the home installation. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The heavy weight of the device can cause injuries when lifting it. ▶...
SafetyNL If the appliance is moved by protruding parts, such as the loading door, the parts may break off. ▶ Do not move the device by protruding parts. CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Sharp edges on the device can lead to cuts when touched. ▶...
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NLSafety ▶ In the case of discarded appliances, unplug the mains cable, then cut the mains cable and damage the appliance door lock to such an extent that the appliance door no longer closes. WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Children can inhale or swallow small parts and suffocate. ▶...
SafetyNL CAUTION ‒ Risk of burns! The suds become hot when washing at high temperatures. ▶ Do not touch the hot soapy water. CAUTION ‒ Risk of chemical burns! When opening the detergent drawer, detergent and care products may splash out of the appliance.
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NLSafety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Toxic fumes may be produced when using cleaning agents containing solvents. ▶ Do not use cleaning agents containing solvents.
Avoid material damageNL A water pressure that is too low or too high can 2 Material damage hinder the function of the device. avoid ▶ Make sure that the water pressure on the water supply installation is at least 100 kPa (1 bar) and at most 1000 kPa (10 bar).
NLEnvironmental protection and saving Set the maximum spin speed if the 3 Environmental protection and laundry is to be dried in the tumble savings dryer afterwards. aDryer laundry shortens the pro- gram length when drying and 3.1 Disposal of the packaging reduces energy consumption.
Set up and connectNL remain on the device. The stains 4 Set up and connect disappear after the first wash. 4.1 Unpack the device The delivery consists of: ¡ Washing machine ¡Accompanying documents ¡ Transport protections Objects left in the drum that are not →...
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NLSet up and connect Transport the device upright. ▶ Pull the hoses out of the holders. Requirements Place of installation Holder The device with locking tabs → Page 32 to confirm. Place the device Floor with wooden count on a beams resistant Loosen and remove all bolts of the 4...
Set up and connectNL Remove the 4 sleeves. 4.5 Connecting the device Connect water supply hose Connect the water supply hose to the appliance. Install the 4 covers. Connect the water inlet hose to the tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). Slide the 4 cover caps downwards.
NLSet up and connect Remark:Observe the pumping 4.6 Adjusting the device heights. To reduce noise and vibrations and The maximum pumping height is avoid the device walking, set the 100 cm. device horizontally. Siphon The connection position tie with one Loosen the lock nuts with a SW17 hose clamp open-end wrench.
Set up and connectNL Tighten the lock nuts against the housing hand-tight using a SW17 open-end wrench. Hold the appliance foot firmly and do not adjust the height. 4.7 Connecting the device electrically Remark:Your domestic electrical installation for this appliance must comply with local legal and safety regulations and must include an earth leakage circuit breaker.
NLGet to know your device 5 Get to know your device 5.1 Device Here you will find an overview of the components of your device. Depending on the device type, details on the image may differ, e.g. the color the vor Service valve n pump Transport protections →...
Get to know your deviceNL Dosing aid for liquid detergent → "Insert dosing aid for liquid detergent", Page 34 Detergent compartment II: detergent for the main wash Detergent dispenser : fabric softener Detergent compartment I: detergent for prewash and soaking 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to set all the functions of your device and obtain information about the operating status.
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NLGet to know your device to push; The activated settings are To hide the extra keys, short press highlighted in color on the display. againMore options / Plus d'options to press. Display additional keys Violent impact on the display can to adjust cause damage.
usageNL Change setpoint Fill powder detergent containing lead into compartment II. When you activate certain settings, the display shows selection buttons and you can change the set value. Press the selection buttons ▶ → Page 25 . The display shows the set value. 6 Before first use B prepare the appliance for use To avoid foaming, use only half the...
NLdisplay 7 Display The display shows the current set values, selection options or information texts. Remark:Additional features may be available due to software updates. If a software update is available, you will find more information in the Home Connect app. Example display indication indication More information...
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displayNL indication More information Designation Vapor Program status Program on Save a program. → "Buttons", page 27 to beat Child lock ¡lights up: the childproof lock is activated. ¡ flashes: the childproof lock is activated and the device was operated. →...
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NLdisplay indication More information Designation Wi Fi ¡lights up: The appliance is connected to the home network work connected. ¡flashing: the device is trying to connect thing to do with the home network. → "Home Connect", page 37 The appliance has detected too much Foam detection foam.
TestsNL 8 Keys Some keys are hidden from a reduced Remark:Additional features may be display view. You can show these available due to software updates. additional keys on the display. If a software update is available, you → "Show or hide additional keys", will find more information in the page 20 Home Connect app.
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NLTests Knob Choice More information - 1600 Adjust the spin speed or (rinse hold). Set spin speed in rpm. With the selection, the water is not drained at the end of the wash cycle and the spin is deactivated. The laundry remains in the rinse water.
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TestsNL Knob Choice More information Extra rinse / ¡Activate Activate or deactivate an additional Ring plus rinse cycle. ¡Deactivate Recommended for particularly sensitive skin or areas with very soft water. ¡activate Wash with more water. Recommended Extra water / Plus for particularly sensitive skin and for ¡deactivate d'eau...
NLPrograms 9 Programs Comments ¡The care labels of the laundry give you additional instructions for the program selection. ¡Additional features may be available due to software updates. If a software update is available, you will find more information in the Home Connect app.
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ProgramsNL max. Program Description bela- thing (kg) Wash textiles made of synthetic and blended fabrics. Crease Resistant. / Synthetics Program setting: ¡max. 60 °C ¡max. 1400 rpm Fast/Mix // Mix Wash textiles made of cotton, linen, synthetic material and blended fabrics. rapide Suitable for lightly soiled laundry.
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NLPrograms max. Program Description bela- thing (kg) – Centr./Dump Centrifuge and drain water. pen // Essora- If you only want to drain the water, activate 0. The ge/Vidange laundry is not spun. Program setting: max. 1600 rpm – Select other programs directly via the Home Connect Programs through app / program app.
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ProgramsNL max. Program Description bela- thing (kg) Comments ¡Hang the warm and moist textiles immediately at the end of the program or iron the fabric. ¡The textiles are not washed or cleaned. Ge- do not use detergents or care products. ¡The water vapor is hot and can damage certain types of fabric or textile.
NLaccessories 10 Accessories Only use original accessories. These are matched to the device. Remark:Some accessories are available in other colours. Contact the → "After-sales service", page 57 . Usage Order number Cold water or Aquastop WZ10131 water supply extension water supply hose feed hose lengths (2.50 m).
Detergent and fabric care productNL 13.2 Set program 12 Detergent and fabric means of care Turn the program selector and set it to the desired programme. → "Programs", page 28 Information from the manufacturer about use and dosage can be found on the Adjust the program settings if packaging.
NLService Remark:The program settings are not 13.6 Insert dosing aid for liquid permanently saved for the program. detergent When you order the dosing aid as an 13.4 Save program settings accessory, you must fit the dosing aid. Pull out the detergent drawer. You can save your individual program Press the insert down and remove settings as a favourite.
ServiceNL Slide the dosing aid forward. Slide the detergent drawer into the appliance. 13.9 Starting the program Required:A program is set. → "Set program", page 33 Press. ▶ aThe drum spins and finds one load recognition takes place, which can take up to 2 minutes, after which the water flows into the Fold down the dosing aid and click device.
NLChild lock – At a high temperature, start the Wipe the rubber sleeve dry and programmeRinse / Rinçage. remove any foreign objects. – Start the program at a high water levelCentral / Essayor select a suitable program for draining. → "Programs", page 28 Remove the laundry.
Home ConnectNL 15.1 Set up the Home 1 5 HomeConnect Connect app This device is network-enabled. Install the Home Connect app on Connect your appliance to a mobile the mobile device. end device in order to operate functions via the Home Connect app, adjust basic settings or monitor the current operating status.
NLHome Connect Navigate Home Connect Menu 15.6 Resetting the device's network settings Short upStart Wifi / Départ Wifi until ▶ the display shows the desired setting. Requirements ¡The Home Connect menu is open Home Connect Exit menu call. → "Call up the Home Connect On for at least 3 secondsStart Wifi / ▶...
Home ConnectNL ¡Status of any previous Deactivate remote start reset to factory settings. OnStart Wifi / Départ Wifi ▶ Busy- The use of the Home Connect know. functionalities is prepared during the aStart Wifi / Départ Wifi goes out. first registration. This registration should only be carried out when you 15.8 Remote Diagnosis want to use the Home Connect...
NLBasic settings 16 Basic Settings You can set the basic settings of your device according to your wishes. 16.1 Overview of the basic settings Remark:Additional features may be available due to software updates. If a software update is available, you will find more information in the Home Connect app.
Program counterNL 16.2 Change basic settings 18 Cleaning and maintenance loves Required:The display shows all additional Carefully clean and maintain your buttons. → "Show or hide additional keys", device to ensure that it continues to page 20 function well for a long time. PressSettings / Preferences to call up 18.1 Cleaning drum the basic settings.
NLCleaning and maintenance Press the insert down and remove Place the insert and click into place. the detergent drawer. Pull out the insert from bottom to Clean the opening for the detergent top. drawer. Clean and dry the detergent drawer Slide the detergent drawer into the and insert with water and a brush.
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Cleaning and maintenanceNL Open and remove the service CAUTION - Risk of burns!The cover. suds become hot when washing at high temperatures. ▶ Do not touch the hot soapy water. Remove the plug to allow the washing solution to flow into the collection container.
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NLCleaning and maintenance Clean drain pump Ensure that both wing wheels can be turned. Required:The drain pump is empty. → Page 42 Since there may still be residual water in the pump, carefully unscrew the cover. Large impurities can cause the ‒...
Cleaning and maintenanceNL Insert and close the service cover. Clear the blockages from the inlet opening. 18.4 Cleaning the inlet opening Remark:Do not use pointed or sharp in the rubber sleeve objects. Regularly check the inlet opening in the rubber sleeve for blockages and clean the inlet opening.
NLTroubleshooting 19 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on the device yourself. Before contacting customer service, please refer to the troubleshooting information. This way you avoid unnecessary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Only trained specialist personnel may carry out repairs on the device. ▶...
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction "E:30 / -80" Detergent dosage is too high. ▶ Immediate measure: mix a tablespoon of fabric softener with 0.5 l of water and pour this mixture into the left compartment (not for outdoor, sportswear and down textiles).
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NLTroubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction If the error message appears again, please contact "E:30 / -10" and/or the service. → "After-sales service", page 57 Detergent dosage is too high. ▶ Immediate measure: mix a tablespoon of fabric softener with 0.5 l of water and pour this mixture into the left compartment (not for outdoor, sportswear and down textiles).
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Door is not closed. Program does not start. ▶ Close the door. Child lock is activated. Deactivate child lock. ▶ → "Deactivate childproof lock", page 36 Ready in / Fin danceis activated. Check ifReady in / Fin danceis activated. ▶...
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NLTroubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Washing water is not Mount the water drain hose at a maximum height of 1 ▶ pumped out. metre. Pump cover not assembled correctly. Assemble the pump cover correctly. ▶ Detergent dosage is too high. ▶...
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction The imbalance control system removes the imbalance The program duration by distributing the laundry several times. changes during the wash cycle. No error - no action required. ▶ Remark:When loading, if possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum.
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NLTroubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction High centrifuge Imbalance control system compensates for rental is not imbalance by reduced spin speed. reached. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ Remark:If possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Laundry of different sizes is distributed better during the spin cycle.
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Creasing. Spin speed is too high. Set a lower spin speed for the next wash. ▶ The load amount is too high. Reduce the load amount for the next wash. ▶ Unsuitable program for the type of fabric set. Choose a suitable program for the type of fabric.
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NLTroubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Leftover detergent Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the damp laundry. that settle on the laundry. Launch the programRinse / Rinçage. ▶ Detergent residues Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the dry laundry. that settle on the laundry. Brush the laundry after washing and drying.
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TroubleshootingNL Cause and Troubleshooting Malfunction Use with fabric softener is not possible for the Fabric softener remains in selected programme. the detergent drawer. Before washing, check whether fabric softener is ▶ possible for the selected program. → "Programs", page 28 Water comes out Contamination on the door or seal causes leakage.
NLTransport, storage and disposal Allow the suds to drain. 19.1 Emergency release → "Clean the drain pump", Unlock door page 42 Remove the hoses. Required:The drain pump is empty. → Page 42 20.2 Install transport protection 1. ATTENTION!Running water can devices lead to material damage.
Service departmentNL 20.4 Disposal of your old chemical equipment (waste electrical and electronic appliance equipment - WEEE). Valuable raw materials can be reused The directive sets out the through environmentally friendly framework for take-back disposal. valid in the EU and disposal of old appliances.
NLService department 21.1 Product number (E-Nr.), production number (FD) and serial number (Z-Nr.) The product number (E-Nr.), the production number (FD) and the serial number (Z-Nr.) can be found on the rating plate of the device. Depending on the model, the rating plate is located: ¡on the inside of the door.
Consumption valuesNL 22 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The specified values for other programs asEco 40-60are only guide values and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Pro- Maxi Program Bela- Ener-...
NLTechnical data Length of the 150 cm 23 Technical data water supply feed hose Device height 84.5 cm Length of the 150 cm water drain hose Device width 59.8cm Length of the 160cm Device depth 59.0 cm mains connection cable Device depth 63.8cm with closed...
2014/53/EU. documentation.) Alternatively, you can A detailed RED Declaration of Conformity also request the relevant information can be found on the Internet at siemens- at ossrequest@bshg.com or BSH home.bsh-group.com on the product Hausgeräte GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str. 34, page of your device in the additional D-81739 Munich.
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