Siemens, the leading brand of home and kitchen appliances, have the choicest professionals and technology behind their innovative engineering and design of appliances. This award-winning manufacturer (from consumers for their quality and service) is proud to unveil once again yet another quality product for their laundry segment the Siemens IQ500 WT46S597GB Condenser Tumble Dryer.
The Basics:
This model has been designed with the built-under concept of engineering that can be stacked in combination with a washing machine. This front loading transparent glass dryer comes with a right hinged door and consumes around 2600 watts of electricity. In terms of dimensions and weight, it weighs a solid 45kg with the measurements being 842mm x 598mm x 625mm.
Capacity and Controls:
Siemens WT46S597GB IQ 500 White Colour Tumble Dryer can take up to a load of 8kg with the maximum spin speed being 1400rpm that can be altered based on the load or as per the nature of fabrics demand. The controls are electronic and it has a rotary knob, buttons, indicator lights and an LCD display.
Features:
- This model functions with the condenser type of drying system and it consists of a reservoir on the top left. It works with the steam system. The drum comes in a stainless steel finish and looks to be great in what it does – drying.
- Delay start option is available and it can be set up to 24 hours in advance of programming.
- This model also comes with a couple of indicators that guides users on the progress of the programme status along with indicating the remaining time.
- Anti-crease option is here too that is towards the end of the programme and it keeps the laundry crease free making the task of ironing simple.
- The drum comes with an interior light and thus saves usage of environment light for loading and unloading
- Child lock is present which safeguards the set programme without interruption or changing.
Programmes:
Business refresh, casual refresh, cotton non iron, lingerie, outdoor, super 40, synthetic non iron, timed programmes, woollen finish are the programmes specially available in this model apart from the standard programmes. There are also programmes to reduce the creasing effect, woollen finish, outdoor, lingerie and the rapid 40.
Efficiency and Performance:
The energy consumption is about 3.7kw and the energy efficiency has been rated with grade ‘B’ rating. While the annual consumption is 262 kWh the noise emission of this Siemens WT46S597GB 8kg Capacity Tumble Dryer is 63 dBa. This model comes with the approval certificates of CE, VDE.
Guarantee:
Akin to all other appliances from Siemens, this tumble dryer too enjoys a guarantee period of 5 years.
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Siemens WT46S597GB IQ500 Specification Table
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Model Name | IQ500 WT46S597GB |
| Colour | White |
| Drying Capacity in kg | 8 |
| Size (height x width x depth) | 842 x 598 x 625 mm |
| Drying Type | Condenser |
| Machine type | Built under |
| Door hinge | Right hand side |
| Loading type | Front loading |
| Programmes | Business refresh, casual refresh, cotton non iron, dessous, outdoor, super 40, synthetic non iron, timed programmes, woollen finish |
| Door type | See through |
| Controls | Mechanical and LCD display |
| Weight | 45 kg |
| Main Features | |
| Anti crease function | Yes |
| LCD display | Yes |
| Large door opening | Yes |
| Reverse action | Yes |
| Temperature selector | Yes |
| Delay start | Yes – up to 24 hours |
| Sensor drying | Yes |
| Interior light | Yes |
| Special Programmes | Yes |
| Drum material | Stainless steel |
| Crease care | Yes |
| Wool care programme | Yes |
| Machine iron | Yes |
| Reversible door | Yes |
| Indicators / others | |
| Filter care indicator | Yes |
| Remaining time indicator | Yes |
| Buzzer option | Yes |
| Noise level | 63 dBa |
| Annual Energy consumption | 262 Kwh |
| Guarantee | 5 Years |
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Monday, February 6th, 2012