Brand: SIEMENS
Category: Tumble Dryer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for WT46E381GB
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:20 p.m.
Your New Dryer
Congratulations on choosing a modern, high-quality Siemens domestic appliance. This condensation dryer offers economical energy consumption. Every dryer is checked before leaving the factory.
Intended Use
For domestic use only, for drying fabrics washed with water. Suitable for use up to 4000 meters above sea level. Keep children and pets away from the dryer. Can be operated by children 8+ years old under supervision.
Sorting and Loading Laundry
Remove all items from pockets. Check for cigarette lighters. Ensure the drum is empty before loading. Refer to the programme overview.
Selecting and Adjusting Programmes
Use the programme selector to choose a drying programme. Adapt to individual requirements using buttons for Dryness Level, Low Heat, Less Ironing, and Buzzer.
Drying Process
- Empty the condensate container after each drying operation.
- Clean the fluff filter after each drying operation.
- Switch the dryer off by turning the programme selector to Off.
- Remove laundry promptly. The anti-crease function keeps laundry loose after the cycle.
Interrupting the Programme
Open the door to interrupt. Load or remove laundry, close the door, and press Start/Stop to resume. Never switch off the dryer before the drying process has ended, as the drum and door may be hot.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| What to do if ... | ... |
|---|---|
| The Start/Stop indicator lamp does not light up. | Mains plug plugged in? Programme selected? Check the socket fuse. Energy-saving mode is activated - see the separate Energy-saving mode instructions. |
| Dryer does not start. | Start/Stop button selected? Door closed? Programme set? |
| Water is running out. | Empty the condensate container. If featured, check hose for condensation outlet. |
| The Clean filter and Start/Stop indicator lamp flash. | Clean the fluff filter and/or air cooler → Page 4/6. |
| Creasing. | Remove articles of clothing immediately after the end of the programme, hang up and pull into shape. Unsuitable programme selected → Page 7. Laundry is not dried correctly or is still too damp. Finely adjust the dryness level - this extends the drying time but does not increase the temperature. Your laundry will become drier. Select a programme with a longer drying time or increase the dryness level. This does not increase the temperature. Select a time programme for extended drying of laundry that is still damp. If you have exceeded the maximum load for the programme, the laundry may not be dried correctly. Clean the moisture sensor in the drum. A fine layer of limescale may adversely affect the performance of the sensors and your washing will not dry properly. |
| Drying time too long. | The values may differ... The dryer can be placed on top of a suitable washing machine... |
| The humidity in the room increases significantly. | Make sure the room is sufficiently ventilated. Remove laundry from the dryer immediately and spread out. This allows the heat to dissipate. Be careful as the door, the drum and the laundry may be hot. |
| Power failure. | Drying has been interrupted as a result of a power cut, because the condensate container is full or because the maximum drying time has been exceeded. |
| One or more indicator lights for programme status are flashing. | Rinse the fluff filters under running water → Page 4. Insufficient supply of air ensure that air can circulate. Air inlet possibly blocked Clear inlet Page 8. Ambient temperature higher than 35°C → ventilate the room. |
| The interior light is not working (depending on model). | Pull out the appliance plug, remove the cover cap in the interior above the door (use Torx 20 screw driver) and replace the bulb. Close the cover cap. Never operate the dryer without a cover cap. |