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... and adapt to individual requirements
Never start the dryer if it is damaged.
Inform your after-sales service.
Inspecting the
dryer
Sorting and loading laundry
Remove all items from pockets.
Check for cigarette lighters.
The drum must be empty prior to loading.
See programme overview on page 7.
See also separate instructions for “basket for woollens”
(depending on the model)
Your new dryer
Intended use
Preparation
Installation
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page 8
Selecting and adjusting the programme
Select the drying programme ...
Press the
Start/Stop button
Make sure your hands are dry.
Hold the plug only.
Connecting the
mains plug
All buttons are sensitive and only
need to be touched lightly.
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For domestic use only.
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Only to be used for drying fabrics that have been
washed with water.
Keep children younger than 3 years old away from
the dryer.
Do not let children make the cleaning and
maintenance work on the dryer without supervision.
Do not leave children unsupervised near the dryer.
Keep pets away from the dryer.
The dryer can be operated by children 8 years old
and older, by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities and by persons with
insufficient experience or knowledge if they are
supervised or have been instructed in its use by
a responsible adult.
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Drying
Drying
condensate container with filter
Control panel
Air inlet
Two-part
fluff filter
Drum
End of programme
as soon as the
Anti-Crease/End
indicator lamp
lights up.
Interrupt programme
Adding or removing laundry.
The drying operation can be interrupted briefly to add or remove laundry. However, it must then be
continued until it has finished.
1.
Open the door. The drying process is interrupted.
2.
Add or remove laundry then close the door.
3.
If required, select a new programme and additional functions.
4.
Press the
Start
/Stop button.
Only use the dryer with the fluff filter
inserted.
Emptying condensation
Empty the container
after each
drying cycle, not during drying.
1.
Remove the condensate container and hold it level.
2.
Pour out the condensation.
3.
Always push container in fully until it clicks into place.
If the
Container
indicator lamp flashes despite the container having been
emptied
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Filter in condensate container, page 9.
Cleaning the fluff filter
The fluff filter consists of two parts. Clean the inner
and outer filter
after every
drying cycle:
1.
Open the door. Remove fluff from the door/door area.
2.
Pull out both parts of the fluff filter.
3.
Remove fluff from the edge of the shaft. Fluff should not fall
into the open shaft.
4.
Open the filter and remove all the fluff.
5.
Rinse both parts under running water and dry thoroughly.
6.
Close the inner and outer filter, put them back together
and reinsert them into the appliance.
Switching off the dryer
Turn the programme selector to
Off
.
Do not leave laundry in the dryer.
Removing the laundry
Your dryer is equipped with an automatic reduced ironing function. The drum is moved at specific time
intervals for 60 minutes once the programme has ended. The laundry stays loose and fluffy
(or 120 minutes if the additional
Less ironing
function is selected
(depending on model)
).
Congratulations
- you have chosen to buy a modern, high-quality Bosch
domestic appliance.
The condensation dryer with heat pump and automatic cleaning of the
heat exchanger is outstanding in terms of efficient energy consumption
and low maintenance requirements
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page 6
.
Every dryer which leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure that
it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
Should you have any questions, our after-sales service will be pleased to
help.
Environmentally-responsible disposal
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive
2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline
determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances
as applicable throughout the EU.
For further information about our products, accessories, spare parts and
services, please visit: www.bosch-home.com
Do not pull out/empty the condensate container
when drying is in progress.
Information on laundry ...
Labelling of fabrics
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
(c
Dry at normal temperature.
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Dry at low temperature
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in addition, select
Low Heat
Ď
.
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Do not machine dry.
Always observe the safety instructions on page 13.
Do not tumble-dry the following fabrics, for example:
– Non-breathable fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated).
– Delicate materials (silk, curtains made from synthetic material)
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these may crease.
– Oil-stained laundry.
Drying tips
– To ensure an even result, sort the laundry by fabric type and drying programme.
– Always dry very small fabrics (e.g. baby socks) together with large items of laundry
(e.g. towels).
– Close zips, hooks and eyelets, and button up covers. Tie fabric belts, apron strings, etc.
together
– Do not over-dry easy-care laundry
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Risk of creasing. Allow laundry to finish drying in the air.
– Do not dry woollens in the dryer. They may, however, be refreshed
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page 7
Wool finish
programme
(depending on model)
.
– Do not iron laundry immediately after drying; fold items up and leave for a while
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residual
moisture will then be distributed evenly.
– The drying result depends on the type of water used during washing.
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Fine adjustment of
the drying result
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page 6.
– Knitted fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, jerseys) often shrink slightly the first time they are tumble-dried.
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Do not use the
Extra Dry
programme.
– The drying of starched laundry should be limited.
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Starch leaves behind a coating that
impairs drying.
– When washing laundry that is to be tumble-dried afterwards, use the correct amount of fabric
softener as specified in the manufacturer's instructions.
– For pre-dried, multi-layered fabrics or small, individual items of laundry, use the Timed
programme. Also suitable for subsequent drying.
Environmental protection / Energy-saving tips
– Before drying, spin the laundry thoroughly in the washing machine
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the higher the spin
speed, the shorter the drying time will be, thus less energy is consumed. Also spin easy-care
laundry.
– Use the maximum recommended capacity, but do not exceed it
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Programme overview
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page 7
.
– Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying
.
– Do not cover or seal the air inlet.
Button signals
Setting the volume for button signals
Selectable values: off, quiet, medium, loud, very loud.
1 x to the
right
Press and hold
Low Heat
Ď
and turn 2 x to the right
Press
Start
/Stop until the
required volume is reached
Turn to
Off
Turn to
Off
Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics
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that require a longer
drying time; e.g. polyacrylics, polyamide, elastane, acetate silk.
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Low heat
Ď
Container
Empty the condensate container.
Clean the filter in the condensate container if necessary
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page 9
.
Clean
Rinse the fluff filters under running water
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page 4.
Display status/
service
Programme selector
Additional
functions
Contents
Page
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Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Setting the programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
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Notes on laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Button signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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Fine adjustment of the drying result. . . . . 6
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Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Frost protection / Transport . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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Normal noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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What to do if ... / After-sales service . . . 12
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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fine adjustment of
the drying result
The drying result (e.g. Cupboard Dry) can be adjusted over three levels (1 - max. 3) for the
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Cottons
,
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Easy-Care
and
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SuperQuick 40’
programmes
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presetting = 0. After one of these
programmes has been finely adjusted, the setting is retained for the others.
Further information
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page 6
.
0, 1, 2, 3
Important Information
Your dryer is designed to be particularly energy efficient. Its technical features include
a refrigeration circuit, which uses energy efficiently in a similar way to a refrigerator.
The dryer's heat exchanger is cleaned automatically during drying.
The fluff filters and filter in the condensate container must be cleaned regularly.
Never operate the dryer without the fluff filters and without filter in condensate container.
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Fluff filters
During drying, fluff and hair from the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter. Blocked fluff filters
may impair the heat exchange process.
The fluff filters must therefore be cleaned after every drying cycle. Rinse regularly under
running water
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page 4
.
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Filter in the condensate container
The filter in the condensate container cleans the condensation. This condensation is required
for the automatic cleaning process. The filter should be cleaned regularly under running
water. Empty the condensate container before cleaning the filter
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page 4/9
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Fabrics
Do not dry any fabrics that have come into contact with solvents, oil, wax, grease or paint:
e.g. hair styling products, nail varnish remover, stain remover, cleaning solvent. etc.
Empty all pockets.
Do not dry non-breathable fabrics.
Avoid drying items that produce a lot of fluff.
Woollens should be refreshed only, using the woollens programme.
Fine adjustment of the drying result
Adjustment of the levels of dryness
1 x to the
right
Press and hold
Low Heat
Ď
and turn 5 x to the right
Press
Low Heat
Ď
until
the required level is reached
Turn to
Off
Turn to
Off
Drying, Iron Dry, Cupboard Dry, Anti-Crease/End
are displayed in sequence.
Short signal when changing from level 3 to 0, otherwise long
signal.
Read these instructions and the separate
Energy-saving mode
instructions before
switching on the dryer.
Observe the safety instructions on page 13.
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Clean fluff filters reduce energy consumption.
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