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Installation and operating instructions

Tumble dryer

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Page 1: ...3FHJTUFS ZPVS OFX EFWJDF PO Z PTDI OPX BOE HFU GSFF CFOFGJUT CPTDI IPNF DPN XFMDPNF en Installation and operating instructions Tumble dryer WTX8HKL9SN ...

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: ... Changing the programme or adding more laundry 31 Cancelling the programme 31 End of programme 31 Removing laundry and switching off the appliance 31 Emptying the condensation container 32 2 Appliance settings 33 Childproof lock 33 Notification signal 33 Basic settings 33 o Home Connect 34 Calling up the Home Connect menu 35 Connecting to the home network and the Home Connect app 35 Activating dea...

Page 4: ...ater in it freezes If hoses freeze up they may crack burst This appliance must only be used for drying and freshening up domestic laundry consisting of items that have been washed with water and are suitable for tumble drying see label on item Using the appliance for any other purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden This appliance is intended for use up to a ma...

Page 5: ...by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge as long as they are supervised or have received instruction on how to use the appliance safely and they have understood the potential risks of using the appliance Children must not play with this appliance Do not allow children to clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised Keep children under 3 years and pets away from this appliance Do not leav...

Page 6: ...ct with detergents or care products Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children Installation Warning Risk of electric shock fire material damage damage to the appliance If the appliance is not installed properly this may lead to a dangerous situation Ensure the following The mains voltage on your power socket must match the rated voltage specified on the appliance identification...

Page 7: ...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 appliance The use of extension cords or power strips may result in fire due to overheating or short circuiting Connect the appliance directly to an earthed socket that has b...

Page 8: ...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 9: ... any residual material left in the fluff filter this may ignite when drying is in progress or even cause the appliance to catch fire or explode Clean the fluff filter regularly Riskofexplosions fire Certain objects 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 ther...

Page 10: ...sk of poisoning material damage Condensation water is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated 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 Warni...

Page 11: ...Materialdamage damagetotheappliance Light objects such as hair and lint may be sucked into the air inlet when the appliance is in operation Keep these away from the 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 ...

Page 12: ...d by our customer service or by an electrician The same applies for replacing the mains cable when necessary Spare mains cables can be ordered from our customer service 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 electric shock material damage damage to the ...

Page 13: ...d increases energy consumption Operate the appliance in a ventilated room and make sure that the air inlet on the appliance is unobstructed so that air exchange can take place unhindered Regularly remove the fluff from the appliance If there is fluff in the appliance this extends the programme duration and increases energy consumption If you do not perform any actions on the appliance for an exten...

Page 14: ...ife threatening situation Do not position the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening completely Once an appliance has reached the end of its life pull the mains plug from the socket before severing the mains cable and then destroy the lock on the appliance door Warning Risk of explosions fire If there is coal dust or flour in the air around the a...

Page 15: ... 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 appliance has sharp edg...

Page 16: ...off by a utility The mains plug and the protective contact socket must match and the earthing 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 acc...

Page 17: ...n Risk of material damage damage to the appliance The appliance contains refrigerant and may be damaged if it is operated immediately after transportation Allow the appliance to rest for two hours before initial use Note If in doubt have your appliance connected by a qualified professional Before using the appliance for the first time Before you switch on the appliance Check that there is no visib...

Page 18: ...ck connection kit To save space the dryer can be placed on top of a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth Only this connection kit may be used to secure the dryer to the washing machine Order number with pull out worktop WTZ27400 Order number without pull out worktop WTZ27410 Condensate drainage kit You can discharge the condensation water into the waste water system via a drain hos...

Page 19: ...fore starting the programme Sort the laundry Switch on the appliance Select a programme 2 Open the door and place the laundry in the drum Close the door If necessary Adjust the programme settings Start the programme 3 Once the programme has ended Switch off the appliance Open the door and remove the laundry Empty the condensation container ...

Page 20: ...urself with your appliance FamiliarisingyourselfwithyourapplianceAppliance overview Condensation container Page 32 0 Panel 8 Drum interior lighting depending on the model Air inlet H Maintenance flap on the base unit Page 49 P Door X Air channel cover do not remove 3 ...

Page 21: ...ur appliance en 21 Fascia Programmes 0 Programme selector Turn Set a programme Press Switch the appliance on off 8 Display Displays settings and information Buttons for programme settings and additional functions appliance settings ...

Page 22: ...tivated 5 5 5 5 5 5 Degree of dryness Degree of dryness for a dryness level activated e g 1 27 Programme duration Expected programme duration in hours and minutes 3 h End of programme Programme delay in hours if you have activated the Ready in time Timed programme Timed programme activated Wi Fi Off Wi Fi is switched off and your appliance is not connected to your home network Flashing The applian...

Page 23: ... condensation container or cancel the programme while this is displayed Water reservoir Fill the water reservoir with cold water for the crease removal function Page 43 Press A Start Pause Basic appliance care programme Not a fault After a certain period the appliance will automatically recommend that you run the basic appli ance care programme Run the basic appliance care programme Page 55 CoolDo...

Page 24: ...gram Warm Timed programme for all types of fabric except silk Suitable for pre dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi layered thick laundry Notes Dry woollens sports shoes and soft toys only with the basket for woollens In the timed programme the laundry s remaining moisture is not automatically detected If the laundry is still too damp when the drying programme has ended repeat t...

Page 25: ...ge 43 Notes Laundry is not dried or washed To prevent creasing remove laundry immediately after the program has ended 2 5 shirts 1 Shirt î Timed program for reducing creasing and airborne odours e g cigarette smoke Suitable for dry shirts and blouses that have not been worn for long Further infor mation Page 43 Notes Laundry is not dried or washed To prevent creasing remove laundry immediately aft...

Page 26: ...r the relevant programme Exception The settings are not saved for Cottons Ò Cupboard Dry Plus Multi layered thick laundry that does not dry readily Cupboard Dry Normal single layered laundry ö Iron Dry Normal single layered laundry that still needs to be damp after drying and is suitable for ironing or hanging up ô Drying level If you think the laundry is still too damp when the drying programme h...

Page 27: ...educed Iron ing 120 min s Low Heat Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics e g polyacrylic or elastane may increase the drying time A Start Pause Starting cancelling and interrupting a programme Appliance setting Function You can find out how to adjust the appliance setting on Page 33 D 3 sek Child Lock 3 sec Disable the control panel to prevent unwanted or accidental operation C Use C to activat...

Page 28: ...shrink slightly the first time they are tumble dried Use a gentle programme Do not overdry easy care laundry This leads to increased creasing of your laundry Some detergents and care products e g starch or softeners contain particles that may accumulate on the moisture sensor This may impair the sensor s performance and in turn the drying result Notes When washing laundry to be tumble dried use th...

Page 29: ...extra drying time for laundry that is still damp Caution Risk of material damage to the appliance and laundry Do not tumble dry the following items or fabrics in the appliance Laundry contaminated with solvents wax or grease Unwashed items Items made from non breathable fabrics e g rubber coated Items made from delicate fabrics such as silk and curtains made of synthetic material 1 Operating the a...

Page 30: ...ou require The programme settings will appear on the display 2 Adjust the programme settings if required Starting the programme Press A Start Pause Note If you want to prevent the programme from being adjusted inadvertently activate the childproof lock Page 33 Programme progress The programme status will be indicated on the display Note When a programme is selected the expected drying time for the...

Page 31: ...ote Do not change the programme during the CoolDown process 4 Close the appliance door 5 Press A Start Pause Note The programme duration is updated on the display depending on the load and on the residual moisture in the laundry The values displayed may change when the programme or load is changed Cancelling the programme The programme can be cancelled at any time by opening the door or pressing A...

Page 32: ...er Caution Risk of harm to health and material damage Condensation water is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff Contaminated condensation water may be harmful to your health and cause material damage Do not drink the condensation water or reuse it 3 Push the condensation container back into the appliance until you feel it lock into place Note The filter in the condensation...

Page 33: ...childproof lock Notification signal You can activate or deactivate the notification signal at the end of the programme If you activate this setting an audible signal will sound once the programme has ended Activate deactivate the appliance setting as follows Press C The notification signal at the end of programme is activated deactivated Note If a signal does not sound when the programme ends even...

Page 34: ...ry the status of programs Adjust activate and deactivate appliance settings Switch off the appliance Before you can use the Home Connect functions you will need to carry out the following steps 1 Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device 2 Register in the Home Connect app 3 Connect your appliance to your home network automatically or manually you only need to do this the first time 4 Conn...

Page 35: ...nnect functions 1 Switch on the appliance 2 Press and hold for at least 3 seconds ž appears in the display You are now in the Home Connect menu Note Briefly press to exit the Home Connect menu Connecting to the home network and the Home Connect app Connect your appliance to the home network automatically or manually you only need to do this the first time Notes If your home network router has a WP...

Page 36: ... appear in the display and light up continuously Note If you are not able to establish a connection check whether your appliance is within range of your home network Try connecting automatically again or connect your appliance manually Connecting to your home network manually Step 2 2 Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu Page 35 Make sure that you have opened the Home Connect app and are l...

Page 37: ...light up continuously Note If you are not able to establish a connection check whether your appliance is within range of your home network Try connecting manually again Connecting to the Home Connect app If your appliance is connected to your home network you can connect it to the Home Connect app Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu Page 35 Make sure that you have opened the Home Connect ...

Page 38: ...ance it is not possible to use the Home Connect app to start or control the appliance remotely If Wi Fi is switched off and your appliance was previously connected to your home network this connection will be re established automatically when Wi Fi is switched back on If you activate this function the energy consumption increases in comparison to the values specified in the consumption value table...

Page 39: ... Energy manager and activated the Flex start function you will be able to optimise your energy consumption because your appliance will not start up until your home photovoltaic system can provide sufficient energy or the energy tariff is good Further information and system requirements for using the Energy manager can be found at www home connect com energymanagement Notes The smart energy system ...

Page 40: ...ablished a time at which your appliance can start The programme will end after the specified time Notes If the smart energy system energy manager does not start your appliance the programme will still be started before the set time period ends The programme ends when the time period ends For safety reasons and in turn Flex start are deactivated in the following circumstances Press A Open the door ...

Page 41: ...lights up permanently and programme information is shown in the display 4 Press A Start Pause Note If a suitable program cannot be found an audible signal will sound and will appear on the display Possible reasons No suitable drying programs could be found for the selected washing program The washing machine and dryer must be connected to your home network and registered in your Home Connect app C...

Page 42: ...pares the Home Connect functions for use and is only required when you want to use these Home Connect functions for the first time Note Ensure that the Home Connect functions can be used only in conjunction with the Home Connect app Information on data protection can be accessed in the Home Connect app Declaration of Conformity Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that the appliance with H...

Page 43: ...or debris if drinking water is not used for crease removal Always use cold drinking water for crease removal Do not use condensed water distilled water additives or descaler 1 Select the required crease removal program Overview of programmes on page 24 2 Configure the settings for the required crease removal program 3 Press A Start Pause 4 will appear on the display Note If does not appear on the ...

Page 44: ...re may be some extra noise when a crease removal program is running Crease removal results may vary depending on the type of fabric the amount of laundry and the selected program For best results take the laundry out of the machine as soon as the program comes to an end hang it on a clothes hanger to finish drying and reshape it while still damp Cleaning the filter in the water tank The filter in ...

Page 45: ...undry You must ensure that the drain hose is connected when you operate the appliance If there is no drain hose connected to the appliance the condensation water from the appliance will run into the condensation container In 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 d...

Page 46: ...on 5 Push the drain hose as far as it will go onto the uncovered socket 6 Secure the other side of the drain hose using the remaining accessories depending on the connection situation Washbasin Siphon The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp 12 22 mm clamping range available from specialist retailers When connecting to a siphon make sure that the drain hose is routed at a height of ...

Page 47: ... hose must be no more than 100 cm Caution Risk of accumulated water being drawn back into the appliance and causing material damage Check that the water drains away quickly The drain must not be sealed or blocked 7 Pull out the condensation container horizontally and empty it 8 Turn the condensation container 180 onto its underside and remove the stopper that is fitted 9 Turn the condensation cont...

Page 48: ...lectricity There is a risk of electric shock if you come into contact with live components Therefore please note Switch off the appliance Disconnect the appliance from the power supply pull out the plug Never take hold of the mains plug with wet hands When removing the mains plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself and never the mains cable otherwise this may damage the mains cable...

Page 49: ...thing but water and a soft damp cloth Remove any detergent spray or other residues immediately Cleaning the base unit This appliance is equipped with automatic self cleaning Fluff from the laundry does not have to be removed after each use it is collected in the base unit In order to not adversely affect the operation of the appliance you must clean the base unit fluff collector and fluff filter o...

Page 50: ...ilter thoroughly after rinsing it If the fluff filter is damp this may increase the drying time and affect the drying result 6 Pull the fluff collector out horizontally Note The fluff collector may contain fluff and residual water which may drip out of it when you pull it out 7 Open the fluff collector and remove any fluff 8 Rinse the fluff collector s filter thoroughly under running water and dry...

Page 51: ...appliance 12 Lock the levers on the heat exchanger cover 13 Close the maintenance flap You have now finished cleaning the appliance s base unit Caution Material damage damage to the appliance If you operate the appliance without a fluff catcher e g fluff filter fluff depot depending on appliance specifications or if the fluff catcher is incomplete or defective this may result in damage to the appl...

Page 52: ...may not be optimal 1 Open the door 2 Clean the moisture sensor with a rough sponge Caution Risk of damaging the moisture sensor The moisture sensor is made from stainless steel Do not clean the sensor with abrasive cleaning products or wire wool Cleaning the filter in the condensation container Note The filter in the condensation container cleans the condensation water which is used during the app...

Page 53: ...deposits in the appliance You can use the intensive appliance care to remove any stubborn dirt deposits in the appliance and any odours after an extended period Before running the appliance care programme the appliance must be suitably prepared Warning Risk of scalding material damage damage to the appliance Boiling or hot water can cause severe scalding as well as material damage and damage to th...

Page 54: ... 5 Pull out the condensation container horizontally and empty it 6 Press to switch on the appliance The appliance is now ready to run the appliance care programme Preparing the condensation container for appliance care If you are draining the condensation water from the appliance using the drain hose the condensation container must be prepared before the basic or intensive appliance care programme...

Page 55: ...cally recommend that you run the basic appliance care programme will then appear on the display for 5 seconds before the programme starts and again once the programme ends This message will appear repeatedly until you have run the basic appliance care programme through to the end The basic appliance care programme runs for approximately one hour Run the appliance care programme as follows 1 Prepar...

Page 56: ...e care programme You can run the intensive appliance care programme to remove any stubborn dirt deposits in the appliance and odours after a downtime of more than one month Notes The intensive appliance care programme runs for approximately 4 hours The programme may take longer if you do not carry out the necessary steps in good time while the programme is running Once it has started the intensive...

Page 57: ...s cleaning agents and softeners in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Run the appliance care programme as follows 1 Prepare the appliance for appliance care Page 54 2 Set the programme to position 1 3 Press and hold ü Drying Target At the same time 4 Set the programme to position 4 and the programme duration will now alternate on the display 5 Press N ƒ and the programme duration now a...

Page 58: ...he condensation container Note Hold the full condensation container horizontally at all times so that no liquid spills out 12 Carefully swing the condensation container round horizontally and empty it to dispose of any remaining original appliance care product 13 Pour approx another 1 litre of warm tap water into the condensation container 14 Slide in the condensation container until it clicks int...

Page 59: ...Appliance care en 59 17 Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into place 18 Press to switch off the appliance You have now completed the appliance care programme ...

Page 60: ... The appliance may be positioned at an angle Level the appliance In the base unit make sure that The heat exchanger cover is properly locked There is no dirt or debris on the heat exchanger cover s seal Page 49 If the optional drain hose is installed make sure that the drain hose is correctly connected Page 45 The appliance is paused but the drum is turning The appliance has detected a high temper...

Page 61: ...es the condensed water from your laundry If you regularly dry loads weigh ing less than 3 kg or you regularly use the crease removal function there will not be enough condensed water from your laundry to run the appliance s automatic self cleaning function You should there fore dry loads weighing more than 3 kg on a regular basis making sure that the laundry has not been pre dried The heat exchang...

Page 62: ...w home connect com The availability of the Home Connect functionality depends on the availability of the Home Connect Services e g provision of the app in your country Home Connect Services are not available in every country for further information please check www home con nect com Water overflows when the water tank is filled The water tank is completely full Do not pour in any more water It doe...

Page 63: ...ortation as follows 1 Pull out the condensation container horizontally and empty it 2 Push the condensation container back into the appliance until you feel it lock into place 3 Switch on the appliance 4 Set any programme 5 Press A Start Pause 6 Wait for 5 minutes The condensation water will be drained 7 Empty the condensation container again 8 If installed remove the drain hose from the washbasin...

Page 64: ... 73 1000 134 84 1 53 0 88 800 153 94 1 82 1 03 Easy Care 3 5 kg 3 5 kg Cupboard Dry 800 64 0 58 600 73 0 69 ProgrammesettinginaccordancewiththeapplicableEN61121standardwhenusingtheexternaldrain hose The values may differ from those specified depending on the type of fabric composition of laundry to be dried residual moisture in the laundry the degree of dryness that has been set the amount of laun...

Page 65: ...he appliance contains R290 a refrigerant that is environmentally friendly but flammable If it is not disposed of correctly this may result in fire or poisoning Dispose of the appliance correctly and do not damage the pipes in the refrigerant circuit Depending on the appliance specifications At an ambient temperature below 10 C the function and the maximum duration of 24 hours can be limited for th...

Page 66: ...possible prevent the need for an engineer to visit Please provide the after sales service with the product number E no and the production number FD of the appliance You can find this information depending on the model On the inside of the door open service flap and at the rear of the appliance You can trust in the manufacturer s expertise Contact us This ensures that the repair is carried out by t...

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Page 68: ...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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