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General repair instructions – Laundry

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1 Concerning this document 3

1.1 Purpose and target group.............................................................................. 3

1.2 Other applicable documents...........................................................................3

2 Safety 4

2.1 Qualification.................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Information in warning messages...................................................................4

2.3 Basic safety instructions................................................................................. 6

2.4 Grouped safety messages..............................................................................7

3 Design and function 8

3.1 Process air circuit........................................................................................... 8

3.2 Heat pump circuit........................................................................................... 9

3.3 Temperature control with fan (cooling air).................................................... 11

3.4 Compressor...................................................................................................12

3.5 NTC...............................................................................................................13

3.6 Door lock.......................................................................................................14

3.7 Drum bearing (rear panel)............................................................................ 15

3.8 Drum bearing (bearing shield)......................................................................16

3.9 Condensate pump........................................................................................ 17

3.10 Condensate tank...........................................................................................19

3.11 Motor............................................................................................................. 20

3.12 Evaporator rinsing system............................................................................ 23

4 Fault diagnosis 25

4.1 Malfunctions................................................................................................ 25

Drying programme does not start.................................................................25

Drying programme only briefly starts running.............................................. 25

Drum not rotating..........................................................................................25

Driving system.............................................................................................. 25

Heating system............................................................................................. 26

4.2 Result faults................................................................................................ 27

Washing not drying / residual moisture excessive....................................... 27

„Drain tank" is displayed...............................................................................27

Laundry bunched up (laundry roller)............................................................ 28

Condensate in collector despite connected drain set...................................28

Clean filter/lint strainer flashes/lights up at end of programme.................... 28

4.3 Odours......................................................................................................... 29

Smell of oil....................................................................................................29

Chemical odour.............................................................................................29

Plastic odour / melted................................................................................... 29

Charred smell............................................................................................... 29

Musty odour.................................................................................................. 29

4.4 Noise............................................................................................................ 30

Humming noise.............................................................................................30

Running noises from the drum bearing........................................................30

Clicking noises..............................................................................................30

Rattling noises.............................................................................................. 30

Banging noises............................................................................................. 30

Pulsating noises............................................................................................30

Slurping noises............................................................................................. 30

Buzzing noise............................................................................................... 30

Scraping noises............................................................................................ 31

4.5 Leaks............................................................................................................ 32

Condensate dripping between panel and display........................................ 32

Leakage bottom front left ............................................................................ 32

5 Test 33

5.1 Read out fault memory.................................................................................33

6 Repairs 34

6.1 Installing the appliance................................................................................. 34

6.2 Transporting the appliance........................................................................... 35

6.3 Removing/installing the worktop...................................................................36

6.4 Replacing left / right side panel.................................................................... 37

6.5 Removing/installing control panel.................................................................39

6.6 Flashing the power module.......................................................................... 40

6.7 Removing/installing the power module.........................................................44

6.8 Removing/installing front panel.................................................................... 46

6.9 Removing/attaching air inlet panel............................................................... 47

6.10 Remove/install electrodes for conductivity measurement............................ 48

6.11 Replacing door switch.................................................................................. 50

6.12 Replacing rollers........................................................................................... 52

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Siemens WT46W430FF Specifications

General

Brand	Siemens
Model	WT46W430FF
Appliance placement	Freestanding
Drying system	Heat pump
Rated capacity	8 kg
Capacity	8 kg
Anti-Crease function	Yes
Heat source	Electric
Drum Material	Stainless steel
Display Type	LED
Delay Start	Yes
Child Lock	Yes
Color	White
Product Type	Dryer
Loading type	Front load
Drying Programs	Wool
Width	598 mm