Siemens WT45HV4EP Tumble Dryer

Safety Instructions

Please read these safety instructions carefully. Keep the manual and product information for future use or for the next owner. Do not connect the appliance if it has transport damage.

1.1 General Information

Read this manual carefully. Keep the manual and product information for later use or for the next owner. Do not connect the appliance if it has transport damage.

1.2 Intended Use

Use the appliance only:

• To dry and refresh textiles that are suitable for tumble drying and have been washed with water.
• In private households and in enclosed rooms of the domestic environment.
• Up to an altitude of 4000 m above sea level.

1.3 Restriction of the User Group

This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge, if they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe use of the appliance and the resulting hazards. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision. Keep children under 3 years and pets away from the appliance.

1.4 Safe Installation

WARNING – Risk of electric shock!

Improper installations are dangerous.

• Connect and operate the appliance only according to the information on the rating plate.
• Connect the appliance only via a properly installed earthed socket to the mains supply with alternating current.
• The protective earthing system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed. The installation must have a sufficiently large conductor cross-section.
• When using a residual-current-operated circuit-breaker, use only a type with the symbol [circuit-breaker symbol].
• Never supply the appliance via an external switching device, e.g. timer or remote control.
• Never connect the appliance to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the energy supplier.
• If the appliance is built-in, the mains plug of the mains connection cable must be freely accessible, or if free access is not possible, a disconnecting device must be installed in the fixed electrical installation according to the installation regulations.
• When setting up the appliance, ensure that the mains connection cable is not pinched or damaged. Damaged insulation of the mains connection cable is dangerous.
• Never bring the mains connection cable into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
• Never bring the mains connection cable into contact with sharp points or edges.
• Never kink, crush or alter the mains connection cable.

WARNING – Risk of fire!

Using an extended mains connection cable and unauthorized adapters is dangerous. Do not use extension cords or multiple socket strips.

Only use adapters and mains connection cables approved by the manufacturer. If the mains connection cable is too short and no longer mains connection cable is available, contact an electrician to adapt the domestic installation.

WARNING – Risk of injury!

The high weight of the appliance can cause injuries when lifting.

• Do not lift the appliance alone.
• If this appliance is installed improperly in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. Stack the dryer exclusively with the connecting set from the dryer manufacturer onto a washing machine. Other installation methods are not permitted. See "Accessories", page 19.
• Do not stack the appliance in a washer-dryer stack if the dryer manufacturer does not offer a suitable connecting set.
• Do not stack appliances from different manufacturers and with different depths and widths in a washer-dryer stack.
• Do not stack a washer-dryer stack on a pedestal, the appliances can tip over.

WARNING – Risk of suffocation!

Children can pull packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves 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 during operation.

• Place the appliance on a clean, level and firm surface.
• Level the appliance with the appliance feet and a spirit level.

Improperly laid hoses and mains connection cables pose a tripping hazard. Lay the hoses and mains connection cables so that there is no tripping hazard. If the appliance is moved by protruding parts, such as the appliance door, parts can break off. Do not move the appliance by protruding parts.

CAUTION – Risk of cuts!

Sharp edges on the appliance can cause cuts when touched. Do not touch the appliance on sharp edges. Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the appliance.

1.5 Safe Use

WARNING – Risk of electric shock!

A damaged appliance or a damaged mains connection cable is dangerous.

• Never operate a damaged appliance.
• Never pull the mains connection cable to disconnect the appliance from the mains. Always pull the mains plug.
• If the appliance or the mains connection cable is damaged, immediately pull the mains plug or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. Call the customer service. See page 34.
• Penetrating moisture can cause an electric shock. Only use the appliance in enclosed rooms.
• Never expose the appliance to high heat and moisture.
• Never use steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, hoses or showers to clean the appliance.

WARNING – Risk of health damage!

Children can lock themselves in the appliance and get into life-threatening danger.

Do not place the appliance behind a door that blocks or prevents the opening of the appliance door.

For obsolete appliances, pull the mains plug of the mains connection cable, then cut the mains connection cable and destroy the appliance door lock so that the appliance door no longer closes.

WARNING – Risk of suffocation!

Children can inhale or swallow small parts and suffocate.

Keep small parts away from children. Do not let children play with small parts.

WARNING – Risk of explosion!

Coal dust or flour in the vicinity of the appliance can lead to an explosion. Keep the area around the appliance clean during operation.

WARNING – Risk of poisoning!

The condensate water of this appliance is not drinking water and may be contaminated with lint.

• Do not drink or reuse the appliance's condensate water.
• Washing agents and care products can lead to poisoning if swallowed. Seek medical advice if accidentally swallowed. Keep washing agents and care products out of reach of children.

WARNING – Risk of fire!

The refrigerant R290 in this appliance is environmentally friendly but flammable and can ignite on contact with open fire or ignition sources. Keep open fire and ignition sources away from the appliance. ?

WARNING – Risk of explosion!

Residues in the lint filter can ignite during drying. Clean the lint filter regularly.

Flammable objects, such as lighters or matches, can ignite during drying. Remove all flammable objects from the pockets of the laundry before drying. If unwashed laundry has come into contact with solvents, oil, wax, wax remover, paint, grease or stain remover, it can ignite during drying. Do not dry unwashed laundry in this appliance. Rinse the laundry thoroughly with hot water and detergent before drying. Do not use the appliance if the laundry has previously been cleaned with industrial chemicals.

WARNING – Risk of fire!

The laundry is not sufficiently cooled during premature drying interruption and can ignite. Do not interrupt the drying program prematurely. Remove and spread out the laundry immediately after premature drying interruption.

CAUTION – Risk of injury!

Climbing or climbing on the appliance can cause the cover plate to break. Do not climb or climb on the appliance. Leaning or propping yourself on the open door can cause the appliance to tip over. Do not lean or prop yourself on the appliance door. Do not place objects on the appliance door. Reaching into the rotating drum can cause hand injuries. Wait for the drum to come to a complete standstill before reaching in.

1.6 Safe Cleaning and Maintenance

WARNING – Risk of electric shock!

Improper repairs are dangerous. Never technically alter the appliance or its features.

Only trained specialist personnel may carry out repairs on the appliance. Only original spare parts may be used for the repair of the appliance. If the mains connection cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its customer service or a similarly qualified person to avoid hazards. Penetrating moisture can cause an electric shock. Pull the mains plug or switch off the fuse in the fuse box before cleaning. Do not use steam cleaners, high-pressure cleaners, hoses or showers to clean the appliance.

WARNING – Risk of injury!

Using non-original spare parts and original accessories is dangerous. Only use original spare parts and original accessories from the manufacturer.

WARNING – Risk of poisoning!

Toxic vapors can be produced when using solvent-based cleaning agents. Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents.

Avoiding Property Damage

CAUTION

Incorrect dosing of fabric softeners, detergents and care products can impair the appliance's function.

• Observe the manufacturer's dosing recommendations.

Exceeding the maximum load capacity impairs the appliance's function. Observe the maximum load capacity for each program and do not exceed it. See "Programs", page 17.

Overheating of the appliance can impair the appliance's function.

• Keep the ventilation opening on the appliance clear during operation.
• Ensure adequate ventilation in the room.

Light objects, such as hair and lint, can be sucked in by the ventilation opening of the appliance during operation and impair the appliance's function.

• Keep the area around the appliance clean during operation.
• Keep light objects away from the appliance.

Operation with a missing, incomplete or defective lint filter can impair the appliance's function.

Environmental Protection and Saving Energy

3.1 Disposing of Packaging

The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and recyclable. Dispose of the individual components separately according to type.

3.2 Saving Energy

By following these tips, your appliance will consume less electricity.

• Operate the appliance in a well-ventilated room and keep the appliance's ventilation opening clear.
• Spin the laundry in the washing machine before drying.
• Utilize the full load capacity of the programs for each drying cycle. Programs → Page 17
• Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of the programs. Programs → Page 17
• Clean the lint filter after drying. → "Cleaning the lint filter", page 22
• Dry the filters in the base unit's filter system thoroughly after cleaning. → "Filter system of the base unit", page 23

3.3 Economy Mode

If you do not operate the appliance for a short period, it will automatically switch to economy mode. All displays will go out and "Start Reload" will flash. The economy mode is ended by operating the appliance again.

Setting Up and Connecting

4.1 Unpacking the Appliance

CAUTION

Objects remaining in the drum that are not intended for operation in the appliance can lead to property damage and appliance damage.

Before operation, remove these objects and the supplied accessories from the drum.

1. Remove packaging material and protective covers completely from the appliance. → "Disposing of packaging", page 10
2. Check the appliance for visible damage.
3. Open the door. → Page 21
4. Remove accessories from the drum.
5. Close the door.

4.2 Scope of Delivery

After unpacking, check all parts for transport damage and completeness of delivery.

CAUTION

Operating the appliance with incomplete or defective accessories can impair the appliance's function or lead to property damage and appliance damage.

• Do not operate the appliance with incomplete or defective accessories. Replace accessories before operating the appliance. → "Accessories", page 19

The delivery includes:

• Tumble dryer
• Accompanying documents

4.3 Requirements for the Installation Location

Observe the instructions for the installation location.

CAUTION

If the appliance is tilted by more than 40°, residual water may leak out and cause property damage.

• Tilt the appliance carefully.
• Transport the appliance upright.

Freezing residual water in the appliance can lead to appliance damage. Do not set up and operate the appliance in frost-prone areas or outdoors.

If the appliance is operated immediately after transport, the refrigerant contained in the appliance can lead to appliance damage. Allow the appliance to rest for two hours after transport before putting it into operation.

On the Floor

Place the appliance on a clean, level and firm surface. Level the appliance. → Page 12

In a Washer-Dryer Stack

Only stack this appliance with the original connecting set from the dryer manufacturer in a washer-dryer stack. Connecting set → Page 19 Connecting set with pull-out worktop → Page 19 Only stack this appliance on a washing machine from the same manufacturer. The depth and width of this appliance must match the dimensions of the washing machine. Do not stack the washer-dryer stack on a pedestal.

Against a Wall

Do not pinch hoses and mains connection cable between the wall and the appliance.

4.4 Leveling the Appliance

To reduce noise and vibrations, level the appliance correctly. Turn the appliance feet to level the appliance. Check the leveling with a spirit level. All appliance feet must stand firmly on the floor.

4.5 Connecting the Appliance Electrically

1. Plug the mains plug of the appliance's mains connection cable into a socket near the appliance. Find the connection data of the appliance in the Technical Data → Page 37.
2. Check that the mains plug is securely seated. The appliance is now ready for operation.

Getting to Know Your Appliance

5.1 Appliance

Here you will find an overview of the components of your appliance.

Details in the image may vary depending on the appliance type, e.g. color and shape.

5.2 Control Panel

Use the control panel to set all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

6 Display

In the display, you can see the current settings, selection options or help texts. The display shows some information in the area 8:88 depending on the program status, e.g. End.

Example Display Readings

Buttons

Here you will find an overview of the buttons and their setting options.

Programs

You can dry your textiles either with an automatic program or a time program.

8.1 Automatic Programs

Automatic programs are programs in which humidity sensors measure the residual moisture of the laundry during drying. The program ends only when the set dryness level is reached. Each automatic program has a dryness level → Page 26. The dryness level determines how dry or damp the laundry is after the program ends. Tip: Select the dryness level according to the textiles or the desired drying result.

8.2 Time Programs

Time programs are programs with a fixed or adjustable program duration. The program ends after the time has elapsed, even if the laundry is not yet dry, for example. Time programs are suitable for drying individual items of laundry or thin textiles.

Accessories

Use original accessories. They are matched to your appliance. Tip: Some accessories are available in other colors. Contact customer service. → Page 34

Laundry

10.1 Preparing Laundry

CAUTION

Objects remaining in the laundry can damage the laundry and the drum.

Before operation, remove all objects from the pockets of the laundry.

Note: When you prepare your laundry, you protect the appliance and the textiles.

• Brush off sand and dirt.
• Sort laundry by color and textiles, paying attention to care labels.
• Fasten zippers, Velcro fasteners, hooks and eyes.
• Remove curtain rollers and lead tapes.
• Lay out unfolded laundry in the drum.
• Spin the laundry before drying.
• Dry items made of wool, sports shoes and cuddly toys in the wicker basket.

10.2 Care Labels for Drying

Basic Operation

11.1 Switching on the Appliance

Prerequisite: The appliance is set up and connected correctly. → Page 10

Turn the program selector to a program.

11.2 Setting the Program

1. Turn the program selector and set it to the desired program. → "Programs", page 17
2. If desired, adjust the program settings. → "Buttons", page 16. The program settings are not permanently saved for the program.

11.3 Opening the Door

1. Grasp under the door handle and pull the door.
2. Open the door.

11.4 Loading Laundry

Note: To avoid creasing, observe the maximum load capacity of the programs. → "Programs", page 17

Prerequisites

• The laundry is prepared and sorted. → "Laundry", page 20
• The drum is empty.

1. Open the door. → Page 21
2. Place the laundry into the drum.

11.5 Starting the Program

Prerequisites

• A program is set. → Page 21
• The door is closed.

Press Start Reload. The display shows the program duration or the program end time. The display shows: "End" after the program ends.

Note: When the display shows "Hot", the appliance is cooling the laundry. When "Hot" goes out, the laundry has cooled down.

11.6 Adding Laundry

After the program has started, you can remove or add laundry at any time.

1. Press Start Reload. The cooling phase starts automatically after about 30 seconds and cools the laundry with the drum rotating. If you want to avoid or interrupt the cooling phase, open the door. → Page 15
2. Open the door. → Page 21
3. Add or remove laundry.
4. Close the door.
5. Start the program. → Page 22

11.7 Canceling the Program

1. Press Start Reload.
2. Open the door. → Page 21
3. Remove the laundry. → Page 22

11.8 Removing Laundry

1. Open the door. → Page 21
2. Remove the laundry from the drum.

11.9 Switching off the Appliance

Turn the program selector to Off.

11.10 Lint Filter

During drying, lint from the laundry is collected in the lint filter. The lint filter protects the appliance from lint.

Cleaning the Lint Filter

When the drying program has ended or the display shows a message during operation, clean the lint filter after the program has ended.

Note: If you do not clean the appliance as described, the appliance's function may be impaired.

Prerequisites

• The display shows after drying: "End"
• Or the display shows during operation: [lint filter symbol]

1. Open the door. → Page 21
2. Remove the lint from the inside of the door.
3. Remove the two-part lint filter one after the other.
4. Remove the lint from the recess. Ensure that no lint falls into the air duct.
5. Open the two lint filters ⓘ and remove the lint ②.

Dispose of the lint in household waste to avoid contaminating wastewater with microplastics. Clean the two lint filters thoroughly with running, warm water and dry them. Note: Collect the cleaning water in a container, e.g. a bucket. After cleaning, pour the contents of the container through a filter, e.g. a coffee filter. Dispose of the coffee filter in household waste to avoid contaminating wastewater with microplastics.

7. Close and reassemble the two lint filters.
8. Insert the two-part lint filter.
9. Close the door.

11.11 Base Unit Filter System

During drying, lint from the laundry is collected in the base unit filter system. The filter system protects the appliance from lint.

Cleaning the Base Unit Filter System

When the display shows a message during operation, clean the base unit filter system after the program has ended.

Notes

• You can clean the filter system regularly without the displayed message. Cleaning after every drying cycle is not necessary.
• If you do not clean the appliance as described, the appliance's function may be impaired.

Prerequisite: The display shows during operation: [heat symbol]

1. Clean the lint filter. → Page 22
2. Open the base unit. → Page 27
3. Carefully remove the filter mat from the holders. Ensure that you do not deform or damage the filter mat or insert it incorrectly. Note: You can order the filter mat as a spare part from customer service. → Page 20
4. Clean the heat exchanger cover with a soft brush. Ensure that all dirt is removed from the seal.
5. Thoroughly clean the filter mat with running, warm water and wring it out by hand. You can carefully remove heavy soiling with a vacuum cleaner. Do not clean the filter mat with cleaning agents. Note: Collect the cleaning water in a container, e.g. a bucket. After cleaning, pour the contents of the container through a filter, e.g. a coffee filter. Dispose of the coffee filter in household waste to avoid contaminating wastewater with microplastics.
6. Slide the filter mat back onto the holders.

Close the base unit. → Page 29

11.12 Condensate Collector

During drying, condensate is produced, which your appliance collects in the condensate collector. Empty the condensate collector when the drying program has ended or the drying program is paused with a message in the display. → Page 26

Insert the condensate collector.

1. Pull the condensate collector out horizontally until it stops.
2. Empty the condensate collector. Ensure that the condensate collector is inserted before operating the appliance. → Page 26
3. If the program is paused, start the program. → Page 22

Drying Level

12.1 Changing the Drying Level

For some automatic programs, you can change the drying level so that your laundry becomes even drier or damper.

• Set an automatic program with the desired drying level. → Page 17

12.2 Adjusting the Drying Level

If you find the laundry too damp after drying with a specific drying level, you can adjust the drying level.

1. Set an automatic program with the desired drying level. → Page 17
2. Repeatedly press the Drying level button to adjust the drying level from [one droplet symbol] (damp) to [three droplets symbol] (driest).

13 Child Lock

Secure your appliance against accidental operation of the controls.

13.1 Activating Child Lock

Press and hold the two buttons for 3 sec. for approx. 3 seconds. The display shows [three dots symbol]. The controls are locked. The child lock remains active even after switching off the appliance and in the event of a power failure.

13.2 Deactivating Child Lock

Prerequisite: To deactivate the child lock, the appliance must be switched on.

Press and hold the two buttons for 3 sec. for approx. 3 seconds. To avoid canceling the current program, the program selector must be set to the starting program. The display goes out.

Basic Settings

14.1 Overview of Basic Settings

Program selector with program positions

14.2 Changing Basic Settings

1. Set the program selector to position 1. → Page 27
2. Press Start Reload and simultaneously set the program selector to position 2. The display shows the current value.
3. Select the desired basic setting using the program selector. → Page 27
4. To change the value, press Drying time/Ready in.
5. To save the change, switch off the appliance.

Cleaning and Care

To ensure your appliance remains functional for a long time, clean and care for it carefully.

15.1 Base Unit

The base unit is the lower, accessible area of the appliance where the heat exchanger is located.

Opening the Base Unit

Prerequisites

• The appliance has cooled down for 30 minutes.
• The appliance door is closed.

1. Open the maintenance flap. If you place a cloth under the maintenance flap, you can catch any residual water from the base unit.
2. Open the levers of the heat exchanger cover.
3. Pull out the heat exchanger cover by the handle. Ensure that all dirt is removed from the seal.

Cleaning the Base Unit

You can remove visible dirt in the base unit.

CAUTION Risk of cuts!

Sharp edges on the heat exchanger can cause cuts when touched. Do not touch the heat exchanger fins.

1. Open the base unit. → Page 27
2. Clean the heat exchanger cover with a soft brush.
3. Lift the middle latch of the insert slightly.
4. Pull the insert out horizontally.
5. Clean the insert thoroughly with running water and dry it. You can carefully remove heavy soiling with a vacuum cleaner. Do not clean the filter mat with cleaning agents. Note: Collect the cleaning water in a container, e.g. a bucket. After cleaning, pour the contents of the container through a filter, e.g. a coffee filter. Dispose of the coffee filter in household waste to avoid contaminating wastewater with microplastics.
6. Slide the filter mat back onto the holders. Ensure that you do not deform, damage, or insert the cleaned filter mat incorrectly. Note: You can order the filter mat as a spare part from customer service. → Page 20

Close the base unit. → Page 29

15.2 Moisture Sensor

The moisture sensor in this appliance determines how damp your laundry is during drying. Depending on the residual moisture of the laundry, the appliance adjusts the duration of the automatic program.

Cleaning the Moisture Sensor

Residues from limescale, detergents and care products can accumulate on the moisture sensor over time. Clean the moisture sensor regularly.

CAUTION

Hard or rough objects can damage the moisture sensor. Do not use hard or rough objects, scouring agents or steel wool for cleaning.

Note: If you do not clean the appliance as described, the appliance's function may be impaired.

1. Open the door.
2. Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge.

Troubleshooting

You can fix minor faults in your appliance yourself. Use the information on troubleshooting before contacting customer service. This will save you unnecessary costs.

WARNING Risk of electric shock!

Improper repairs are dangerous. Never technically alter the appliance or its features. Only trained specialist personnel may carry out repairs on the appliance. Only original spare parts may be used for the repair of the appliance. If the mains connection cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its customer service or a similarly qualified person to avoid hazards.

Transporting, Storing and Disposing

17.1 Disposing of Old Appliances

Environmentally friendly disposal allows valuable raw materials to be recovered.

WARNING Risk of health damage!

Children can lock themselves in the appliance and get into life-threatening danger. Do not place the appliance behind a door that blocks or prevents the opening of the appliance door. For obsolete appliances, pull the mains plug of the mains connection cable, then cut the mains connection cable and destroy the appliance door lock so that the appliance door no longer closes.

WARNING Risk of fire!

The refrigerant R290 in this appliance is environmentally friendly but flammable and can ignite if not disposed of properly. Dispose of the appliance properly. Do not damage the pipes of the refrigerant circuit.

1. Pull the mains plug of the mains connection cable.
2. Cut the mains connection cable.
3. Dispose of the appliance in an environmentally friendly manner.

You can obtain information on current disposal methods from your specialist dealer or your municipal or city administration.

This appliance is marked according to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). The directive provides a framework for EU-wide valid collection and recycling of old appliances.

Customer Service

You can obtain functional original spare parts according to the relevant Ecodesign regulation from our customer service for at least 10 years from the date your appliance was placed on the market within the European Economic Area. Note: Customer service is free of charge within the terms of the manufacturer's warranty. Detailed information about the warranty period and warranty conditions in your country can be obtained via the QR code on the accompanying document for service contacts and warranty conditions, from our customer service, your dealer or on our website. When contacting customer service, you will need the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. You can find the contact details of customer service via the QR code on the accompanying document for service contacts and warranty conditions or on our website.

Product Number (E-Nr.) and Production Number (FD)

You can find the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. The rating plate is located depending on the model:

• Inside the door.
• Inside the maintenance flap.
• On the back of the appliance.

To quickly find your appliance data and the customer service telephone number, you can note down the data.

Consumption Values

The Eco program is suitable for drying normally damp cotton laundry and is the most energy-efficient for drying damp cotton laundry. This program is used to assess compliance with Regulations (EU) 2023/2533 and (EU) 2023/2534. It corresponds to the "Standard Cotton Program" within the meaning of Regulation (EU) No. 392/2012 and Annex I Number 1.1 of Regulation (EU) No. 932/2012. The consumption values declared on the energy label for this program refer to a laundry moisture content of 60%. The values given for other programs are guidelines and have been determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN61121.

The actual values may vary depending on the type of fabric, the composition of the laundry to be dried, the residual moisture in the fabric, the set dryness level, the load capacity, the ambient conditions and the activation of additional functions.

The estimated program duration / Ready-in time displayed when selecting the program is based on the appliance's factory settings with a spin speed of 1000 rpm in the washing machine.

¹ Airborne acoustical noise emissions during the drying cycle are 62 dB.

Technical Data

For more information about your model, please visit the internet at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/. This web address links to the official EU product database EPREL.

¹ Valid only for countries in the European Economic Area. This web address will be available from July 1, 2025.