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Summary of Contents for WTN8542SMA

Page 1: ...3FHJTUFS RXU QHZ GHYLFH RQ 0 RVFK QRZ DQG JHW IUHH EHQHILWV CPTDI IPNF DPN XFMDPNF en Installation and operating instructions Tumble dryer WTN8542SMA ...

Page 2: ...the operating and installation instructions describe different models any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text Read these operating and installation instructions before operating the tumble dryer Display rules Warning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries Caution This sig...

Page 3: ...aundry according to 21 Programs and buttons 22 Programs 22 Buttons 24 1 Operating the appliance 25 Loading laundry and switching on the dryer 25 The basket for woollens 25 Drying with the basket for woollens 26 Setting a program 27 Starting the program 27 Program sequence 28 Changing the program or adding laundry 28 Program interruption 28 Program end 28 Removing laundry and switching off the drye...

Page 4: ...r service Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other information provided with this appliance Retain the documents for subsequent use or for subsequent owners Safety instructions SafetyinstructionsThe following safety information and warnings are provided to protect you from injury and to prevent material damage to your surroundings It is nevertheless important to ta...

Page 5: ...en may become caught in these or pull them over their heads and suffocate Keep packaging plastic film and packing components away from children Warning Risk of poisoning Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if consumed If accidentally swallowed seek medical advice Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children Warning Eye skin irritation Contact with detergents or c...

Page 6: ...the applicable regulations Warning Risk of electric shock fire material damage damage to the appliance If the appliance s mains cable is altered or damaged this may result in electric shock short circuiting or fire due to overheating The mains cable must not be kinked crushed or altered and must not come into contact with any heat sources Warning Risk of fire material damage damage to the applianc...

Page 7: ...appliance If you take hold of any of the appliance s protruding parts e g the appliance door in order to lift or move it these parts may break off and cause injury Do not take hold of any of the appliance s protruding parts in order to move the appliance Warning Risk of injury The appliance is very heavy Lifting it may result in injury Do not lift the appliance on your own Riskofinjury The applian...

Page 8: ...ects may ignite when drying is in progress or even cause the appliance to catch fire or explode Remove any lighters or matches from pockets on items of clothing Riskofexplosions fire If there is coal dust or flour in the air around the appliance this may cause an explosion Make sure that the area around the appliance is kept clean when it is in operation Warning Risk of fire material damage damage...

Page 9: ...you risk injuring your hands Wait until the drum has stopped rotating Warning Risk of burns The exterior of the appliance s rear panel becomes very hot during operation Never touch the surface of the appliance s rear panel when it is hot and keep children away Caution Material damage damage to the appliance If the amount of laundry in the appliance exceeds its maximum load capacity it may not be a...

Page 10: ...ge or damage to the appliance Make sure that the appliance s air inlet is never obstructed when the appliance is in operation and that the area around the appliance is adequately ventilated Cleaning Maintenance Warning Risk of death The appliance is powered by electricity There is a risk of electric shock if you come into contact with live components Therefore please note Switch off the appliance ...

Page 11: ...ge to the appliance The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury material damage or damage to the appliance For safety reasons use genuine spare parts and accessories only Caution Material damage damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry e g stain removers prewash sprays etc may cause damage if they come into...

Page 12: ...ally switches off before the program starts and when the program has ended to save energy The display panel and indicator lamps go off after a few minutes and the Start button flashes To activate the lighting press any button open or close the dryer door or turn the program selector 5 Installation and connection InstallationandconnectionScope of delivery Dryer Installation and operating instructio...

Page 13: ...dual water in the dryer may freeze and damage the dryer Do not install the dryer in rooms that are at risk of frost During installation ensure that The dryer is placed on a clean level and firm surface The mains plug can be accessed at all times The air inlet on the dryer is kept clear and there is sufficient ventilation The area around the dryer is kept clean and The dryer is levelled using the t...

Page 14: ...rder number without pull out worktop WTZ2041X Basket for woollens Dry individual woollen items sports shoes and soft toys in the basket for woollens Order number WMZ20600 Transport and frost protection To empty the condensate container 1 Use the program selector to select any program 2 Press the Start button 3 Wait for 5 minutes Note The condensation is drained 4 Empty the condensate container aga...

Page 15: ... this case you will need to empty the condensation container each time the dryer finishes drying the laundry and also if it becomes full before drying is complete Connect the drain hose as follows 1 Remove the accessories from the dryer drum 2 When the dryer is delivered from the factory the hose for discharging the condensation into the condensation container is fastened to the connecting piece 3...

Page 16: ...aled or blocked Caution Material damage due to leaks or draining water Secure the drain hose so that it cannot slip out Do not kink the drain hose Ensure that a height difference of max 100 cm and min 80 cm between the installation surface and the drain is maintained for drainage into a siphon The condensation water is now discharged via the drain hose into the waste water system or into a washbas...

Page 17: ...ointsinbrief 1 Load the laundry and close the door Switch on the dryer Select a program and if necessary adjust the program default settings 2 Select the start button A Dry Unload the laundry 3 Switch off the dryer Empty the condensate container Clean the fluff filter ...

Page 18: ...appliance 18 Getting to know your appliance GettingtoknowyourapplianceDryer 3 Condensate container 0 Control and display panel 8 Drum interior light depending on the model Dryer door H Air inlet P Fluff filter X Heat exchanger ...

Page 19: ...Q VFKUDQNWURFNHQ E JHOWURFNHQ DQGW FKHU 0L 6SRUWVZHDU DXQHQ WUD XU ROOH ILQLVK OXVHQ HPGHQ Use the program selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select the program 0 Programm Page 22 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the program Page 24 Buttons Page 24 H Display panel with buttons Page 20 ...

Page 20: ...ect Anti Crease H Select Low Heat Drying Fine adjustment of the dryness level Anti crease selected E Childproof lock selected s Low Heat Drying selected A Start or Pause selected 3 h Program delay in hours when Ready in time is selected 1 27 Expected program duration in hours and minutes e ö Q Ÿš Program progress Wet Iron Dry Cupboard Dry Anti Crease End and Pause ð Empty the condensate container ...

Page 21: ...particles which may be deposited on the moisture sensor This may impair the sensor function and in consequence the drying result Notes When washing laundry to be tumble dried use the correct amount of detergent and care products as specified in the manufacturer s instructions Clean the moisture sensor regularly Page 33 Sorting laundry according to c Suitable for tumble drying a Dry at normal tempe...

Page 22: ...nd heat resistant fabrics made of a single layer of cotton or linen that need to be damp after drying and are suit able for ironing or hanging up 8 kg Synthétiques Easy Care f Extra sec Cupboard Dry Plus Ò Synthetic or blended fabrics that are made of more than one layer and do not dry readily 3 5 kg Synthétiques Easy Care f Prêt à ranger Cupboard Dry Normal synthetic or blended fabrics made of a ...

Page 23: ... programme length using the button for the drying time Express 15 min For optimum drying results dry a maximum of 5 shirts at one time After drying iron the laundry or hang it up and leave for a period of time Residual moisture is then distributed evenly 1 kg Express 40 min Synthetics and light cottons 2 kg Duvet Down t Fabrics pillows bedspreads or eiderdowns filled with down Dry large items indi...

Page 24: ...mmes Between 20 minutes and 3 hours in 10 minute increments Fin dans Ready in ñ The programme will end in 1 24 hrs Set the Ready in time in increments of one hour to delay the start of the programme The required number of hours after the programme ends is displayed in the display panel E 3 sec Childproof lock Press and hold the Ready in time button and the drying time button at the same time for 3...

Page 25: ...k of material damage to the dryer or laundry Take care not to trap any laundry in the door The basket for woollens Note The basket for woollens is supplied with your dryer or it can be purchased as an accessory from the after sales service Caution Risk of material damage to the dryer and fabrics Never operate the dryer if the basket for woollens is damaged Depending on the model Basket for woollen...

Page 26: ... the insert Place the laundry loosely in the insert Do not squash the fabrics Application examples a Trousers or skirt b Pullover c Sports shoes Place sports shoes in the basket for woollens without the insert Pull out the tongues of the shoes and remove the insoles or heel cushions Roll up a towel and place it under the sports shoes to create an inclined surface Place the shoes so that the heels ...

Page 27: ...yness 7 Start the program 8 Remove the fabrics and switch off the dryer Setting a program Note If you have activated the childproof lock you must deactivate it before you can set a program see Page 24 1 Select the required program detailed information on the programs can be found from Page 22 onwards 2 Use the program selector to set the required program The default program settings for the select...

Page 28: ...pted Program interruption The program can be interrupted at any time to pause open the dryer door or press the Start button Caution Risk of fire Laundry may catch fire If you cancel the program you must remove the laundry items and spread them out so that the heat can disperse Program end Ÿš appears in the display panel Removing laundry and switching off the dryer 1 Remove the laundry 2 Turn the p...

Page 29: ... the fluff filter after each drying cycle 1 Open the dryer door and remove all fluff from the door 2 Remove the fluff filter 3 Remove the fluff from the recess in the fluff filter Note Ensure that no fluff falls into the open shaft 4 Open the fluff filter and remove all the fluff 5 Rinse away the fluff under running water or clean the fluff filter in the dishwasher 6 Dry the fluff filter close it ...

Page 30: ...t need to empty the condensation container during the drying programme or after each time you use the dryer 1 Pull out the condensate container horizontally 2 Pour out the condensation water Caution Dirty condensation water may be harmful to your health and cause material damage Condensation water is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff Do not drink the condensation water o...

Page 31: ...ess and hold the Start button and at the same time turn the programme selector clockwise to position 2 2 The spin speed is shown on the display 3 Press the Ready in time button or the drying time button to change the spin speed 4 Turn the programme selector clockwise to position 3 5 The volume of the audible signal at the end of the programme is shown on the display 1 quiet 2 medium 3 loud 4 very ...

Page 32: ...owever this varies depending on how frequently the dryer is used If there is debris in the heat exchanger this will increase the amount of time required for drying and will compromise the drying results 1 Allow the dryer to cool down and place an absorbent cloth beneath the maintenance flap Note Residual water may leak out 2 Open the maintenance flap fully 3 Turn both locking levers towards each o...

Page 33: ...te The dryer is equipped with a stainless steel moisture sensor The moisture sensor measures how damp the laundry is After long periods of usage the moisture sensor may become covered by a fine layer of limescale or residues of detergents and care products Such residues must be removed regularly as the sensor function and in consequence the drying result may be impaired Open the door and clean the...

Page 34: ...g out Not a fault the dryer may be positioned on an incline Level the dryer Change in the pro gramme duration dis played during drying Not a fault The moisture sensors detect the remaining moisture in the load and adjust the programme length except timed programmes Laundry is not dried cor rectly or is still too damp After the end of the program warm laundry feels damper than it actually is Spread...

Page 35: ...s may increase the drying time Make sure that the air inlet remains unobstructed If the ambient temperature is higher than 35 C this may extend the drying time Insufficient air circulation in the room may increase the drying time Venti late the room Displayed drying time changes during drying process Not a fault The dryer recognizes the load and adapts the remaining program duration Humidity in th...

Page 36: ...act information for your nearest after sales service can be found here or in the enclosed after sales service directory Please provide after sales service with the dryer s product number E no and production number FD You can find this information on the inside of the dryer door or on the rear of the dryer Trust the expertise of the manufacturer Contact us You can therefore be sure that the repair ...

Page 37: ...n 48 min 3 41 kWh 3 39 kWh 1 94 kWh 1 91 kWh 1000 rpm 135 min 108 min 78 min 62 min 3 65 kWh 3 61 kWh 2 08 kWh 2 03 kWh 800 rpm 157 min 130 min 92 min 76 min 3 90 kWh 3 83 kWh 2 21 kWh 2 15 kWh Easy Care 3 5 kg 3 5 kg Cupboard Dry 800 rpm 52 min 46 min 1 46 kWh 1 42 kWh 600 rpm 62 min 56 min 1 80 kWh 1 75 kWh Programme setting for testing in accordance with the applicable standard EN61121 standard...

Page 38: ...ergy consumption for drying wet cotton laundry Standard programmes for cottons in accordance with current EU regulation 932 2012 Programme Load Energy consumption Programme length ü Cottons Cupboard Dry 8 kg 4 kg 13 A 13 A 4 63 kWh 2 61 kWh 137 min 79 min Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with Directive 2010 30 EU The consumption values are determined using a circuit...

Page 39: ...ight Approx 46 kg Maximum load 8 kg Condensate container 4 6 l Connected voltage 220 240 V Connected load Max 2800 2100 W Fuse 13 10 A Drum interior light Ambient temperature 5 35 C Power consumption when switched off 0 10 W Power consumption when ready for use left on mode 0 50 W Depending on the model ...

Page 40: ...unts for accessories spare parts Digital manual and all appliance data at hand Easy access to Bosch Home Appliances Service Free and easy registration also on mobile phones www bosch home com welcome Looking for help You ll find it here Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances need help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you w...

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