Bosch WTN8542SME Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Page 1: ...en Installation and operating instructions Tumble dryer WTN8542SME ...

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 19 Sorting laundry according to 19 Programs and buttons 20 Programs 20 Buttons 22 1 Operating the appliance 23 Loading laundry and switching on the dryer 23 The basket for woollens 23 Drying with the basket for woollens 24 Setting a program 25 Starting the program 25 Program sequence 26 Changing the program or adding laundry 26 Program interruption 26 Program end 26 Removing laundry and swi...

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: ...om the socket before severing the mains cable and then destroy the lock on the appliance door Warning Risk of suffocation If allowed to play with the packaging plastic film or packing components children 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 ...

Page 6: ...rthing system must be correctly installed The installation must have an adequate cross section The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times If this is not possible in order to comply with the relevant safety regulations a switch all pole disconnection must be built into the permanent installation in accordance with electrical installation regulations If using a residual current circuit br...

Page 7: ...Riskofinjury materialdamage damagetotheappliance Incorrectly placing stacking this appliance on top of a washing machine may result in injury material damage and or damage to the appliance If this appliance is to be placed on top of a washing machine the washing machine must be of at least the same depth and width as the appliance and it must be secured in place with the appropriate connection set...

Page 8: ...liance to explode Therefore please note Rinse the laundry thoroughly with warm water and detergent before drying it in the machine Do not place laundry in this appliance to be dried if the laundry has not been washed first Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have been used to clean the laundry Warning Risk of explosions fire If there is any residual material left in the fluff filter t...

Page 9: ...minated with lint Contaminated condensation water may be hazardous to health and may cause material damage Do not drink or reuse Warning Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents e g cleaning solvent Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents Warning Risk of injury If you support your weight sit on the appliance door when it is open the appli...

Page 10: ...he appliance Materialdamage damagetotheappliance Foam and foam rubber may deform or melt if dried in the appliance Do not dry laundry items that contain foam or foam rubber in the appliance Materialdamage damagetotheappliance If you pour the wrong quantity of detergent or cleaning agent into the appliance this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance Use detergents care products cl...

Page 11: ...age damage to the appliance If moisture penetrates the appliance this may cause it to short circuit Do not use a pressure washer steam cleaner hose or spray gun to clean your appliance Warning Risk of injury material damage damage 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 saf...

Page 12: ... is increased Energy saving mode If the dryer is not operated for a prolonged period it automatically 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 ...

Page 13: ...the dryer for damage caused during transportation Never operate a dryer if it is damaged Any residual 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 suf...

Page 14: ... For easier loading and unloading use a platform to raise your dryer Transport laundry with the integrated clothes basket integrated in the platform s pull out drawer Order number WMZ20540G 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 conde...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...appliance 16 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 17: ...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 20 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the program Page 22 Buttons Page 22 H Display panel with buttons Page 18 ...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 32 Sorting laundry according to c Suitable for tumble drying a Dry at normal tempe...

Page 20: ...ard wearing and 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 Easy care f Cupboard dry extra Ò Synthetic or blended fabrics that are made of more than one layer and do not dry readily 3 5 kg Easy care f Cupboard dry e Normal synthetic or blended fabrics made of a single layer 3 5 kg Easy care f Ir...

Page 21: ...djust the programme length using the button for the drying time Shirts 15 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 Super 40 Synthetics and light cottons 2 kg Downs clothes t Fabrics pillows bedspreads or eiderdowns filled with down Dry large items ind...

Page 22: ...me programmes Between 20 minutes and 3 hours in 10 minute increments ñ Ready in 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 23: ...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 24: ... 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 25: ...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 22 1 Select the required program detailed information on the programs can be found from Page 20 onwards 2 Use the program selector to set the required program The default program settings for the select...

Page 26: ...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 27: ... 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 28: ...ontainer being full 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 or reuse it 3 Push in the condensate container until you feel it lock back into place in ...

Page 29: ...his in the consumption values table Page 36 You will need to activate the setting mode in order to change these settings Activating setting mode 1 Switch the dryer on 2 Select the Cottons programme in position 1 and wait 5 seconds Setting mode is now activated The symbols go out on the display panel and the programme duration is displayed 1 Press and hold the Start button and at the same time turn...

Page 30: ...g the dryer and the control panel Warning Risk of death There is a risk of electric shock as the dryer is operated with electricity Disconnect the dryer from the mains before cleaning Clean the dryer using only water and a soft damp cloth Remove all detergent residue spray residue or other residues immediately Do not use cleaning agents or agents for pre treating laundry e g prewash sprays stain r...

Page 31: ...ly use water to clean the heat exchanger and do not use any hard objects or objects with sharp edges to remove the fluff 7 Remove all fluff from the seals on the dryer and on the heat exchanger 8 Allow all the water to drip off 9 First insert the heat exchanger and then fit the heat exchanger s top cap in place 10 Turn both locking levers back and close the maintenance flap until it locks into pla...

Page 32: ... 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 moisture sensor with a coarse sponge Caution Moisture sensor may be damaged Do not clean moisture sensors with abrasives and steel wool ...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...1 kWh 3 31 kWh 1 94 kWh 1 89 kWh 1000 rpm 135 min 103 min 78 min 60 min 3 65 kWh 3 53 kWh 2 08 kWh 2 01 kWh 800 rpm 157 min 125 min 92 min 74 min 3 90 kWh 3 75 kWh 2 21 kWh 2 13 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 The values ...

Page 37: ...mensions 85 x 60 x 60 cm Height x width x depth Weight Approx 46 kg Maximum load 8 kg Condensate container 4 6 l Connected voltage 220 240 V Connected load Max 2800 2100 W Fuse 16 10 A Drum interior light Ambient temperature 5 35 C Depending on the model ...

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Page 40: ...001396494 9805 You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after sales service directory 7 Advice and repair order in the event of faults GB 0344 892 8979 Calls charged at local or mobile rate IE 01450 2655 0 03 per minute at peak Off peak 0 0088 per minute ...

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