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Tumble dryer WQ45B2ALDN 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...
Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ........... 4 8 Dryness level...... 30 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Changing the dryness level.. 30 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Adjusting the dryness level .. 30 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9 Programmes ...... 31 1.4 Safe installation ......
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15 Home Connect ...... 41 21 Customer Service.... 57 15.1 Setting up the Home Con- 21.1 Product number (E-Nr.), nect app ........ 41 production number (FD) and consecutive numbering 15.2 Setting up Home Connect.. 41 (Z-Nr.) ........ 57 15.3 Home Connect menu .... 42 15.4 Activating Wi-Fi on the ap- 22 Consumption values.... 58 pliance ........
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 ▶ 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. ▶...
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.
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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.
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.
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en Safety 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.
Preventing material damage en Clean the appliance with nothing ▶ 2 Preventing material but water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove all detergent residue, damage ▶ spray residue or other residues im- mediately if they come into contact ATTENTION! with the appliance. The functionality of the appliance may be impaired if you use the wrong quantity of fabric softener, de-...
en Installation and connection → "Disposing of packaging", After drying, clean the fluff filter Page 11 → Page 36. Check the appliance for visible a If the fluff filter is dirty, this reduces damage. the air flow in the appliance, ex- Open the door. tends the programme duration and increases energy consumption.
Installation and connection en Included with Description Installation loca- Requirements the appliance tion Water jug In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- → "Filling the wa- stack ginal connection set from the ter tank", dryer manufac- Page 40 turer when set- ting up this appli- 4.3 Requirements for the in- ance in a stallation location...
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en Installation and connection hose to drain away excess condens- Pull out the condensation hose ation directly into the waste water from the connecting piece. system. Notes ¡ Operate this appliance using the water drain hose provided. If you connect the water drain hose → Page 14, you do not have to regularly empty the condensation container → Page 38.
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Installation and connection en Push the water drain hose as far Insert the stopper into the recess as it will go into the connecting in the top. piece. Insert the condensation container Empty the condensation container → Page 39. → Page 38. Connect the appliance to the water outlet.
en Installation and connection 4.5 Aligning the appliance Note: You can use the Y-distrib- In order to reduce vibrations and utor → Page 34 noises, align the appliance correctly. to connect the To align the appliance, turn the ap- ▶ water drain hose pliance feet. Check that the appli- of an additional ance is level using a spirit level.
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Installation and connection en Screw the door hinge and the door Removing the door hook onto the opposite sides. Requirement: The appliance is dis- connected from the mains. Open the door. Unscrew the door. When you do this, ensure that the door seal is not trapped or dam- aged.
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en Installation and connection Remove the colour door handle in- Remove the door lock. dicator and swap it with the cover on the opposite side. Insert the door lock on the oppos- ite side. Select the position of the door handle indicator based on the appliance's installation location: –...
Installation and connection en Screw on the door. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply 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.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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. Ventilation opening Condensation container → Page 38 Fluff filter → Page 36...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. Changing a setting value Programmes → Page 31 If you activate certain settings, the Programme selector display shows selection buttons and → Page 35...
en Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Expected programme duration or pro- tion/programme gramme time remaining in hours and time remaining minutes. Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load ted programme in kg.
Display en Display Designation Description Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 26 Plus Crease-reduction The crease-reduction function is activated. function → "Buttons", Page 28 Gentle drying Gentle drying is activated for delicate fab- rics. → "Buttons", Page 28 ...
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en Display Display Designation Description Home Connect Settings that are not available on the ap- pliance have been set via the Home Con- nect app. You can find more information in the Home Connect app. Anti-crease Programme status Pause Programme status End of pro- Programme status gramme Example...
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Buttons en 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel If is displayed, you can ¡ Pause pause the programme. If is displayed, you can start the pro- gramme.
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en Buttons Button Selection Description Cupboard Dry Plus ¡ Activate The dryness level defines how damp or dry ¡ Deactivate the laundry is after the programme ends. → "Dryness level", Page 30 Cupboard Dry ¡ Activate The dryness level defines how damp or dry ¡...
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Buttons en Button Selection Description Business ¡ Activate Adjust the set pro- gramme with crease-re- ¡ Deactivate moval function smartFin- → "Crease-removal func- tion", Page 39 Suitable for dry suits, jackets and trousers that have not been worn for long and are labelled "Dry clean only".
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en Buttons Button Selection Description Anti Crease ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the crease-reduction func- ¡ Deactivate tion. Once the programme has ended, the drum moves the laundry at regular intervals for 120 minutes to prevent creasing. Low Heat ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate gentle drying.
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Buttons en Button Selection Description ¡ Open the Home Con- nect menu...
en Dryness level 8 Dryness level Each automatic programme has a specified dryness level. The dryness level defines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness level Laundry Drying result Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. that does not dry readily.
Programmes en 9 Programmes You can dry your fabrics using either an automatic programme or a timed pro- gramme. 9.1 Automatic programmes Automatic programmes are pro- Tips grammes in which humidity sensors ¡ Select the dryness level according measure the residual moisture in the to the type of fabric or the desired laundry during the drying cycle.
en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Shirts Suitable for shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fab- rics. Note: For optimal drying results, dry a maximum of 5 shirts or 5 blouses at the same time. Once the laundry is dry, iron it or hang it up.
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Time Program Warm Dry all types of fabric except for wool and silk. Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi-layered, thick laundry. App programs Select additional programmes directly via –...
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en Accessories 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 57. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WZ27510 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
Laundry en The switch-on process takes a few 11 Laundry seconds. Note: The lighting for the drum goes out automatically. 11.1 Preparing the laundry 12.2 Setting a programme ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum. Turn the programme selector and Remove all items from any pock- set the required programme.
en operation Ensure that there is no laundry 12.8 Unloading the laundry trapped in the door. Open the door. Remove the laundry from the 12.5 Starting the programme drum. Requirement: A programme is set. → "Setting a programme", Page 35 12.9 Put the appliance into Press . standby mode ▶...
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operation en Remove the two-part fluff filter. Open the two fluff filters. Remove the fluff from the recess. Remove the fluff. Ensure that no fluff falls into the air Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly channel. under warm, running water and Disconnect the two-part fluff filter.
en operation Close the two fluff filters and put Emptying the condensation them together. container If the drying programme has finished or the display shows a notification while the appliance is in operation, empty the condensation container. Requirements ¡ The display shows the following after drying: "End "...
Childproof lock en Inserting the condensation 14 Crease-removal func- container tion Push the condensation container ▶ in as far as it will go. In order to reduce creasing and air- borne odours, such as cigarette smoke, you can use a programme with a crease-removal function for any laundry that has not been worn for long.
en Crease-removal function If the water tank is empty, the dis- Requirements play shows: . ¡ You have started a programme with the crease-removal function. → "Filling the water tank", Page 40 → "Starting a programme with the The average programme duration crease-removal function", Page 39 of the crease-removal function is ¡...
Home Connect en 15.1 Setting up the Home Connect 15 Home Connect Home Connect app This appliance is network-capable. Home Connect Install the Home Connect app on Connecting your appliance to a mo- your mobile device. bile device lets you control its func- tions via the Home Connect app, ad- just its basic settings and monitor its operating status.
en Home Connect 15.3 Home Connect menu 15.5 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the appliance The Home Connect menu contains all of the Home Connect settings. Requirements ¡ The Home Connect menu is called Calling up the Home Connect menu → "Calling up the Home Connect Press and hold Remote Start ▶ menu", Page 42 for at least 3 seconds.
Home Connect en a If the appliance does not find a Activating remote start suitable programme, a signal Requirements sounds and the display shows "- ¡ The appliance is connected to your --" . home WiFi network. Press . ¡ The appliance is connected to the Home Connect app.
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en Home Connect appliance will transmit the following types of data to the Home Connect server (initial registration): ¡ Unique appliance identification (consisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the Wi-Fi communication module in- stalled). ¡ Security certificate of the Wi-Fi communication module (to ensure a secure data connection).
Basic settings en 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 16.1 Overview of the basic settings Posi- Basic setting Selection Description tion End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
en Appliance care Preparing the condensation 16.2 Changing the basic set- container for the appliance care tings programme Requirement: The display shows all If you are draining the condensation additional buttons. water from the appliance using the To call up the basic settings, press drain hose, prepare the condensation Basic Settings .
Appliance care en The switch-on process takes a few a The appliance care programme seconds. starts and a signal tone sounds. a "End " appears on the display and Press Basic Settings . a signal tone sounds once the ap- Set the programme to position 5. pliance care programme has a "CP1"...
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en Appliance care a After around 3 hours, the appli- WARNING ance pauses the appliance care Risk of injury! programme and the remaining pro- The use of non-original spare parts gramme duration flashes on the and non-original accessories is dan- display. gerous. Pull out the condensation con- Only use the manufacturer's ori- ▶...
Cleaning and servicing en Pull out the filter. 18 Cleaning and servi- cing To keep your appliance working effi- ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 18.1 Tips on cleaning and care Wipe down the This ensures the housing and the parts of the appli- Clean the filter under warm, run-...
en Cleaning and servicing Empty the condensation container. ATTENTION! Hard or rough objects may damage → "Emptying the condensation the moisture sensor. container", Page 38 Do not use hard or rough objects, ▶ abrasive cleaning products or steel wool for cleaning. Note: If you do not clean the appli- ance as described, the appliance's functionality may be impaired.
Troubleshooting en 19 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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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not There has been a power cut. working. Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶ appliances are working. Appliance paused, but Cooling process active. the drum is rotating. Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting and programme Water drain hose is not connected correctly. terminated. Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor- ▶ rectly. → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 Water drain hose is blocked. Rinse the water drain hose with tap water. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too Insufficient air circulation at the appliance's installation long. location. Ventilate the appliance's installation location. ▶ Insufficient condensation for the automatic self-clean- ing when permanently using the crease-removal func- tion. The appliance's ventilation opening is blocked. Ensure that the ventilation opening of the appliance ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the damp. drying programme has finished. Spread the items of laundry for cooling. Unsuitable dryness level set. → "Changing the dryness level", Page 30. ▶...
en Transportation, storage and disposal Ensure that you do not bend the 20 Transportation, stor- water drain hose. age and disposal Empty the condensation container → Page 38. Insert the condensation container 20.1 Preparing the appliance → Page 39. for transportation Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply. ATTENTION! a The appliance is now ready to be If the appliance is operated immedi-...
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Customer Service en Dispose of the appliance in an en- The contact details for Customer Ser- vironmentally friendly manner. vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our Information about current disposal website. methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.
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en Consumption values 22 Consumption values The Cotton Eco programme The actual values may deviate from (denoted by the arrow symbol) is the indicated values depending on suitable for drying cotton laundry with the type of fabric, composition of a normal dampness level, and is the laundry to be dried, residual moisture most efficient programme for drying in the fabric, set degree of dryness,...
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Technical data en Programme Final Load Spin Initial Pro- Energy mois- (kg) speed mois- gramm con- ture (rpm) ture e dura- sump- level level tion tion (h:min) (kWh/ cycle) Cotton + Iron 12.0 1400 2:05 0.96 Cotton + Iron 12.0 1400 1:22...
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BSH Hausger- A detailed Declaration of Conformity äte GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str. 34, 81739 can be found online at siemens- Munich, Germany. home.bsh-group.com/uk/ among the The source code will be made avail- additional documents on the product able to you on request.
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Declaration of Conformity en 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz): Max. 100 mW 5-GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + 5470–5725 MHz): max. 150 mW UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
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Valid within Great Britain: Imported to Great Britain by BSH Home Appliances Ltd. Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom Manufactured by BSH Hausgeräte GmbH under the trademark licence of Siemens AG *9001804427* 9001804427 (030317)