SIEMENS WT47XKH1GC Tumble Dryer Instruction Manual
- June 16, 2024
- SIEMENS
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WT47XKH1GC Tumble Dryer
Tumble dryer
WT47XKH1GC
User manual and installation instructions
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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 environment.
- 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 children unless they are being supervised. Keep children under
the age of 3 years and pets away from the appliance.
1.4 Safe installation
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect installation is dangerous.
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Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate.
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Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
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The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed. The installation must have a sufficiently large cross section.
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When using a residual current circuit breaker, only use a type with the mark.
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Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
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Never connect the appliance to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the energy supplier.
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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 electrical installation according to the installation regulations.
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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.
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Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
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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 manufacturer.
- 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.
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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 connection kit from the dryer manufacturer → “Accessories”, Page 27. No other installation method is permitted.
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Do not install the appliance in a washer-dryer stack if the dryer manufacturer does not offer a suitable connection kit.
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Do not install appliances from different manufacturers and with varying depths and widths in a washer-dryer stack.
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Do not install a washer-dryer stack on a platform; the appliances 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.
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Place the appliance on a clean, even, solid surface.
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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.
- Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the appliance.
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 unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
- Call customer services. → Page 60 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.
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Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening.
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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.
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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.
WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning!
Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking and may be
contaminated with fluff.
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Do not drink or reuse the condensation water from the appliance.
Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if consumed. -
If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.
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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 appliance .
WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion!
Highly flammable objects such as lighters or matches may ignite during the
drying process.
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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.
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Rinse the laundry thoroughly with warm water and detergent before drying it in the machine.
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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.
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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.
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Do not place any objects on the appliance door.
Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries. -
Wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside.
1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance
WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
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Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
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Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
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If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s Customer Service 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 accessories.
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.
Preventing material damage
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