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1.4 Safe installation

Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance.

WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock!

Incorrect installation is dangerous.

Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the
specifications on the rating plate.

Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur-
rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.

The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in-
stallation must be properly installed. The installation must have
a sufficiently large cross section.

When using a residual current circuit breaker, only use a type
with the 

 mark.

Never equip the appliance with an external switching device,
e.g. a timer or remote control.

Never connect the appliance to a circuit that is regularly
switched on and off by the energy supplier.

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 elec-
trical installation according to the installation regulations.

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.

Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or
edges.

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 manufac-
turer.

Summary of Contents for WQG242AB

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Tumble dryer WQG242AE B M PSN en User manual and installation instructions ...

Page 2: ... panel 18 6 Display 19 7 Buttons 22 8 Dryness level 25 8 1 Changing the dryness level 25 8 2 Adjusting the dryness level 25 9 Programmes 26 9 1 Automatic programmes 26 9 2 Timed programmes 27 10 Accessories 28 11 Laundry 29 11 1 Preparing the laundry 29 12 Basic operation 29 12 1 Switching on the appliance 29 12 2 Setting a programme 29 12 3 Loading laundry 29 12 4 Starting the programme 30 12 5 A...

Page 3: ...ilter 40 16 4 Moisture sensor 41 17 Troubleshooting 42 18 Transportation storage and disposal 47 18 1 Preparing the appliance for transportation 47 18 2 Disposing of old appliance 47 19 Customer Service 48 19 1 Product number E Nr and production number FD 48 20 Consumption values 49 21 Technical data 50 ...

Page 4: ...ds and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en vironment 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 und...

Page 5: ... Never connect the appliance to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the energy supplier 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 elec trical installation according to the installation regulations When installing the appliance check that the...

Page 6: ...different manufacturers and with varying depths and widths in a washer dryer stack Do not install a washer dryer stack on a platform the appli ances 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 ...

Page 7: ...ress 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 Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct...

Page 8: ...t 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 appli ance WARNING Risk of explosion If there is any residual material left in the fluff filter this may ignite during the drying process Clean the fluff filter regularly Highly flammable objects such ...

Page 9: ... you sit on or lean against the open door Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door Do not place any objects on the appliance door Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand in juries Wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside 1 6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on ...

Page 10: ...pliance 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 ac cessories 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 ...

Page 11: ...g on appliance specifications or if the fluff guard is incomplete or defective this may result in damage to the ap pliance Do not operate the appliance without a fluff guard or with a fluff guard that is incomplete or defect ive Foam and foam rubber may deform or melt during the drying process Do not dry laundry that contains foam or foam rubber Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces...

Page 12: ...s go out and Start Re load flashes Energy saving mode ends when you use the appliance again 4 Installation and con nection 4 1 Unpacking the appliance ATTENTION Objects remaining in the drum that are not designed for operation with the appliance may cause material damage and damage to the appli ance Remove these objects along with all supplied accessories from the drum before starting the applianc...

Page 13: ... appliance and cause material damage Tilt the appliance carefully Transport the appliance in an up right position If residual water in the appliance freezes this may cause damage to the appliance Do not install or operate this appli ance anywhere that is liable to ex perience frost or outdoors If the appliance is operated immedi ately after transportation the refriger ant contained in the applianc...

Page 14: ... hose to drain away excess condens ation directly into the waste water system Notes Operate this appliance using the water drain hose provided If you connect the water drain hose Page 14 you do not have to regularly empty the condensation container Page 33 You can order this optional Accessories Page 28 from our customer service Connecting the water drain hose If you do not want to regularly empty...

Page 15: ... 2 Push the condensation hose into the holder 3 Push the water drain hose as far as it will go into the connecting piece 4 Insert the water drain hose into the hose guide Ensure that you do not bend the water drain hose 5 Connect the appliance to the water outlet Water outlet connection types Page 16 Tip To collect condensation in the condensation container again e g if you change where the applia...

Page 16: ...t let Drainage into a wash basin 1 2 Push the water drain hose fully through the and secure it using fixing material Secure the elbow at a height of no more than 100 cm Drainage into a gully Push the water drain hose fully through the and secure it using fixing material Secure the elbow to the gully 4 5 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce vibrations and noises align the appliance correctly T...

Page 17: ...an find an overview of the parts of your appliance here 1 2 3 4 5 6 On certain models specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured 1 Ventilation opening 2 Maintenance flap on the base unit Page 38 3 Fluff filter Page 30 4 Door 5 Condensation container Page 33 6 Control panel Page 18 ...

Page 18: ... 18 5 2 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status 2 3 1 1 4 4 1 Programmes Page 26 2 Programme selector Page 29 3 Display Page 19 4 Buttons Page 22 ...

Page 19: ... is set Timed programmes Page 27 9 0 kg1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selec ted programme in kg 0 45 1 Ready in time Buttons Page 24 Childproof lock lights up The childproof lock is activ ated flashes The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated Deactivating the childproof lock Page 34 Start Reload Start Pause Start cancel or pause Lights up The progra...

Page 20: ... is activated for delicate fab rics Buttons Page 23 4 5 kg Half Load Half load Half load is activated Buttons Page 24 Mute Quiet drying Quiet drying with no audible signals is ac tivated Buttons Page 24 Condensation container Empty the condensation container Page 33 Insert the condensation container Page 34 Fluff filter Clean the fluff filter Page 30 Filter system on the base unit Clean the filter...

Page 21: ... Designation Description Dryness level Cupboard Dry Programme status Anti crease Programme status Crease removal function Programme status Start Reload Pause Programme status End End of pro gramme Programme status 1 Example ...

Page 22: ...to prevent unwanted or accidental operation If the childproof lock is activated and the appli ance has been switched off the childproof lock remains activated Childproof lock Page 34 Cupboard Dry Plus Cupboard Dry Plus 1 2 3 Selecting Cup board Dry Plus activ ates the dryness level The dryness level defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends Dryness level Page 25 The dryness l...

Page 23: ...ess level The dryness level defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends Dryness level Page 25 The dryness level can be adjusted by select ing 1 2 or 3 Adjusting the dry ness level Page 25 Reduced Ironing Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate the crease reduction func tion Once the programme has ended the drum moves the laundry at regular intervals for 60 minutes to prevent...

Page 24: ... in the set num ber of hours Once the programme has started the pro gramme duration is displayed Set the programme duration for timed pro grammes Timed pro grammes Page 27 Mute Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate the audible signal after the programme ends Half Load Activate Deactivate Dry individual items of laundry or small loads of laundry ...

Page 25: ...g it up 8 1 Changing the dryness level For some automatic programmes you can change the dryness level so that your laundry will be drier or more damp 1 Set an automatic programme Automatic programmes Page 26 a The display shows the specified dryness level 2 Press Cupboard Dry Cup board Dry Plus or Iron Dry a The display shows Cup board Dry Cupboard Dry Plus or Iron Dry 8 2 Adjusting the dryness le...

Page 26: ...n about programme selection Programme Description Max load kg Cotton Dry hard wearing heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen 9 0 Cotton Eco Dry hard wearing heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen Energy saving programme 9 0 Easy Care Dry items made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics 3 5 Mix Dry items made of cotton and synthetics 3 0 Duvet Dry clothing pillows quilts or beds...

Page 27: ...grammes with a defined or adjustable programme duration The programme ends once this time has elapsed even if the laundry is still not dry for example Timed programmes are suitable for drying individual items of laundry or thin fabrics Tip The laundry s care labels provide you with additional information about pro gramme selection Timed program Description Max load kg 5 Shirts Reduce creasing and ...

Page 28: ...the appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the same manufacturer The pull out worktop makes it easier to load and unload the appli ance WTZ11400 Wool basket Dry or air individual woollen items sports shoes and soft toys WMZ20600 Y distributor Connect the water drain hose of an additional ap pliance to the same si phon outlet 15000490 Water drain hose D...

Page 29: ...hooks and lead strips or use a mesh laundry bag Use a mesh laundry bag for small items of laundry such as children s socks Separate items of laundry and shake them out or observe the programme description Spin the laundry before drying Dry woollen items sports shoes and soft toys in the wool basket operation 12 Basic operation operation Note You can find further information in the digital instruct...

Page 30: ...un dry while the drum is rotating If you want to avoid or cancel the cooling process open the door Display Page 20 2 Open the door 3 Add or remove laundry 4 Close the door 5 Press Start Reload 12 6 Cancelling the pro gramme 1 Press Start Reload 2 Open the appliance door 3 Remove the laundry Unloading the laundry Page 30 12 7 Unloading the laundry 1 Open the door 2 Remove the laundry from the drum ...

Page 31: ...he fluff from the door 3 Remove the two part fluff filter 4 Remove the fluff from the recess Ensure that no fluff falls into the air channel 5 Disconnect the two part fluff filter 6 Open the two fluff filters 7 Remove the fluff ...

Page 32: ...m on the base unit If the display shows a notification while the appliance is in operation clean the base unit s filter system Notes You can clean the filter regularly system even without the notifica tion being shown on the display It is not necessary to clean after each drying cycle If you do not clean the appliance as described the appliance s func tionality may be impaired Requirement The disp...

Page 33: ...rs Note You can order the filter mat Page 28 as a spare part from customer service 7 Close the base unit Page 40 12 11 Condensation con tainer Condensation forms during drying which your appliance uses for auto matic cleaning By default the con densation is collected in the appli ance s condensation container Note Operate this appliance using the water drain hose provided If you connect the water ...

Page 34: ...he appliance Push the condensation container in as far as it will go 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls 13 1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two 3 sek buttons for approx 3 seconds a The display shows a The controls are locked a The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off and in t...

Page 35: ...rogramme Page 30 If the water tank is empty the dis play shows Filling the water tank Page 35 The average programme duration of the crease removal function is approx 45 minutes and may be longer or shorter depending on the ambient temperature a After the programme has ended the display shows End 3 Remove the laundry Unloading the laundry Page 30 The results of the crease removal function may vary ...

Page 36: ...ld drinking water through the front opening using the water jug provided Check the water tank filter regu larly and clean the filter if it is dirty Cleaning the water tank filter Page 40 If does not go out on the dis play align the appliance correctly Aligning the appliance Page 16 a goes out on the display 2 Insert the condensation container Inserting the condensation con tainer Page 34 3 Start t...

Page 37: ...tting Programme position Value Description End signal 2 0 off 1 quiet 2 me dium 3 loud 4 very loud Set the volume of the signal at the end of the programme Button signal 3 0 off 1 quiet 2 me dium 3 loud 4 very loud The volume of the audible signal emitted when the buttons are pressed Programme counter 5 421 Display the number of started pro grammes 1 Example ...

Page 38: ...n in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www bosch home com 16 1 Tips on cleaning and care Wipe down the housing and the controls with nothing but water and a damp cloth This ensures the parts of the appli ance will remain clean and hy gienic Remove all de tergent residue spray residue or other residues immediately Fresh deposits are easier to re m...

Page 39: ... remove any visible dirt in the base unit CAUTION Risk of cutting Touching sharp edges on the heat exchanger may lead to cuts Do not touch the fins on the heat exchanger 1 Open the base unit Page 38 2 Use a soft brush to clean the heat exchanger cover Make sure that you remove all dirt from the seal 3 Carefully clean the fins on the heat exchanger with a vacuum cleaner and brush attachment Ensure ...

Page 40: ...heat exchanger cover by the handle 2 Close the lever for the heat ex changer 3 Close the maintenance flap 16 3 Water tank filter The filter in the water tank protects the appliance from dirt and contamin ants Cleaning the water tank filter Check the filter regularly and clean the filter if it is dirty Requirement The condensation con tainer Page 33 is removed from the appliance 1 Pull out the filt...

Page 41: ...l moisture in the laundry Cleaning the moisture sensor Over time residue from limescale detergents and care products can build up on the moisture sensor Clean the moisture sensor regularly ATTENTION Hard or rough objects may damage the moisture sensor Do not use hard or rough objects abrasive cleaning products or steel wool for cleaning Note If you do not clean the appli ance as described the appl...

Page 42: ...t a fault 2 Do not change the programme during the cooling process Note The cooling process takes up to 10 minutes You can continue to operate the appliance Humming noise Compressor active Not a fault normal operating noise The display goes out and Start Re load flashes Energy saving mode is active Press any button a The symbol lights up again The crease removal function takes too long A low ambie...

Page 43: ...cs are dried for too long Changing the dryness level Page 25 Adjusting the dryness level Page 25 Anti Crease not activated Activate the Anti Crease function Buttons Page 23 and programme terminated Condensation tank filled 1 Emptying the condensation container Page 33 2 Inserting the condensation container Page 34 3 Starting the programme Page 30 Water drain hose is caught or jammed 1 Ensure that ...

Page 44: ...gramme operation is optimised electronically This may change the programme duration Not a fault no action required Pumping noise Condensation pump active Not a fault normal operating noise Buzzing noise Compressor ventilation active Not a fault normal operating noise The drying time is too long The base unit s filter is soiled Cleaning the filter system on the base unit Page 32 Fluff filter is soi...

Page 45: ...ot closed correctly Ensure that the lever for the heat exchanger cover is closed correctly Closing the base unit Page 40 The water tank for the crease removal function is empty Filling the water tank Page 35 Water overflows when filling the water tank The water tank has been filled Note The overflowing water is harmless Do not pour any more water into the water tank The water tank filter is soiled...

Page 46: ...ing the dryness level Page 25 Drying target not adjusted Adjusting the dryness level Page 25 Load too small Set a timed programme for the subsequent drying Programmes Page 26 Moisture sensor dirty Cleaning the moisture sensor Page 41 The drying process is interrupted and the condensa tion tank has been filled 1 Emptying the condensation container Page 33 2 Inserting the condensation container Page...

Page 47: ...n hose on the appliance against unintentional loosening Ensure that you do not bend the water drain hose 6 Empty the condensation container Page 33 7 Insert the condensation container Page 34 8 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from the power supply a The appliance is now ready to be transported 18 2 Disposing of old appli ance Valuable raw materials can be re used by recycling WARNING Risk of...

Page 48: ...rea Note Under the terms of the manu facturer s warranty the use of Cus tomer Service is free of charge Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after sales service your retailer or on our website If you contact Customer Service you will require the product number E Nr and the production number FD of your appliance The contact details ...

Page 49: ...ronmental conditions and the activ ation of additional functions The expected programme dura tion Ready in time that is shown on the appliance display when selecting the programme is based on the spin speed in the washing machine of 1000 rpm when the appliance is de livered Programme Final mois ture level Load kg Spin speed rpm Initial mois ture level Pro gramm e dura tion h min Energy con sump ti...

Page 50: ...sed 64 8 cm Appliance depth with door open 109 6 cm Weight 49 1 kg Maximum load 9 0 kg Mains voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Minimum in stallation protec tion 10A Nominal power 625 W Power consump tion Off mode 0 15 W Left on mode 0 50 W Ambient temper ature Minimum 5 C Maximum 35 C Length of the power cord 145 cm You can find more information about your model online at https eprel ec europa eu 1 This web...

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