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WQG245C0BY
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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WQG245C0BY [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Dryness level......  25 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Changing the dryness level.. 25 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Adjusting the dryness level .. 25 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9 Programmes ......  26 1.4 Safe installation ......
  • Page 3 15.2 Starting a programme with the wool basket .....  36 15.3 Examples of how to use the wool basket ...... 37 16 Basic settings......  38 16.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 38 16.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 39 17 Appliance care ......  39 17.1 Preparing for appliance care ........
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation 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. ▶...
  • Page 6 en Safety ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts. ▶ Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance. ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! If there is coal dust or flour in the air around the appliance, this may cause an explosion. ▶ Keep the area around the appliance clean during operation. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en ▶ Rinse the laundry thoroughly with warm water and detergent be- fore drying it in the machine. ▶ Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have been used to clean the laundry beforehand. WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! If drying is interrupted early, the laundry is not cooled sufficiently and may ignite.
  • Page 10 en Safety 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.
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Clean the appliance with nothing ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material but water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove all detergent residue, damage ▶ spray residue or other residues im- mediately if they come into contact Preventing material damage ATTENTION! with the appliance.
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection After drying, clean the fluff filter 4.2 Scope of delivery → Page 31. After unpacking all parts, check for a If the fluff filter is dirty, this reduces any damage in transit and complete- the air flow in the appliance, ex- ness of the delivery.
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en 4.3 Requirements for the in- Installation loca- Requirements tion stallation location In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- ATTENTION! stack ginal connection If the appliance is tilted at an angle set from the greater than 40°, residual water may dryer manufac- leak out of the appliance and cause turer when set-...
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection container. Use the water outlet hose Pull out the condensation hose to drain away excess condensation from the connecting piece. directly into the waste water system. Notes ¡ Operate this appliance using the water outlet hose provided. → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 If you connect the water outlet...
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Push the water drain hose as far Insert the stopper into the recess as it will go into the connecting in the top. piece. Insert the condensation container Empty the condensation container → Page 33. → Page 33. Connect the appliance to the water outlet.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection 4.5 Aligning the appliance Note: You can use the Y-distrib- In order to reduce vibrations and utor → Page 29 noises, align the appliance correctly. to connect the To align the appliance, turn the ap- ▶ water drain hose pliance feet. Check that the appli- of an additional ance is level using a spirit level.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured.
  • Page 18: Wool Basket

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Wool basket Securing foot Wool basket Insert Tab for securing in the hook 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. Programmes → Page 26 Programme selector → Page 30...
  • Page 19: Display

    Display en Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. 1:25 The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 27 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
  • Page 20 en Display Display Description Cupboard The dryness level is activated. Dry Plus) → "Buttons", Page 22 The adjusted dryness level is activated. → "Dryness level", Page 25 Less Iron- The crease-reduction function is activated. ing) → "Buttons", Page 23 Gentle) Gentle drying is activated for delicate fabrics. → "Buttons", Page 23 4.5 kg Half...
  • Page 21 Display en Display Description Crease-removal function Programme status Start/Re- Pause load) Programme status Program end Programme status Example...
  • Page 22: Buttons

    en Buttons Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Buttons Button Selection Description Start/Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause 3 sec. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock. ¡...
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection Description Cupboard Dry Cupboard Dry ¡ Selecting Cupboard ¡ Dry activates the dry- ¡ +1 ness level. ¡ +2 The dryness level ¡ +3 defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends. → "Dryness level", Page 25 ¡...
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection Description Finished in ¡ Programme end time ¡ Set the programme end time. ¡ Programme duration The programme dura- tion is already in- cluded in the set num- ber of hours. Once the programme has started, the pro- gramme duration is displayed.
  • Page 25: Changing The Dryness Level

    Dryness level en Dryness level 8 Dryness level Each automatic programme has a specified dryness level. The dryness level Dryness level defines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness level Laundry Drying result Cupboard Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry.
  • Page 26: Programmes

    en Programmes Programmes 9 Programmes You can dry your fabrics using either an automatic programme or a timed pro- Programmes gramme. 9.1 Automatic programmes Automatic programmes are pro- Tips grammes in which humidity sensors ¡ Select the dryness level according measure the residual moisture in the to the type of fabric or the desired laundry during the drying cycle.
  • Page 27: Timed Programmes

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Shirts/Blouses Suitable for shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fab- rics. Note: For optimal drying results, dry a maximum of 5 shirts or 5 blouses at the same time. Once the laundry is dry, iron it or hang it up.
  • Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Time Program Warm Dry all types of fabric except for wool and silk. Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi-layered, thick laundry. Note: This programme is suitable for dry- ing using the wool basket. → "Wool basket", Page 35...
  • Page 29 Accessories en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 51. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ27410 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 30: Preparing The Laundry

    en Laundry 12.2 Setting a programme Laundry 11 Laundry Turn the programme selector and Laundry set the required programme. 11.1 Preparing the laundry → "Programmes", Page 26 If required, adjust the programme ATTENTION! settings. Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum. 12.3 Loading laundry Remove all items from any pock- ▶...
  • Page 31: Cancelling The Programme

    Basic operation en The cooling process starts auto- Requirements matically after approximately 30 ¡ The display shows the following seconds and cools down the laun- after drying: "End" dry while the drum is rotating. If ¡ or the display shows the following you want to avoid or cancel the during operation: cooling process, open the door.
  • Page 32 en Basic operation Disconnect the two-part fluff filter. Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly under warm, running water and then dry them off. Open the two fluff filters. Close the two fluff filters and put them together. Remove the fluff. Insert the two-part fluff filter. Close the door.
  • Page 33: Condensation Container

    Basic operation en Empty the condensation container. 12.10 Condensation con- tainer Condensation that forms in the appli- ance as it dries the laundry is collec- ted by default in the condensation container. Note: Operate this appliance using the water outlet hose provided. → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 If you connect the water outlet hose, you do not have to regularly empty...
  • Page 34: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock with a crease-removal function for Childproof lock 13 Childproof lock any laundry that has not been worn for long. Secure your appliance against being Childproof lock operated unintentionally using the 14.1 Starting a programme controls. with the crease-removal function 13.1 Activating the childproof lock Note Wash items of laundry that have...
  • Page 35: Filling The Water Tank

    Wool basket en Remove the laundry. Add approx. 180 ml cold mains → "Unloading the laundry", water through the front opening, using the water jug provided. Page 31 The results of the crease-removal function may vary depending on the type of fabric, the amount of laundry and the selected pro- gramme.
  • Page 36: Starting A Programme With The Wool Basket

    en Wool basket Ensure that the drum is empty. Requirement: The wool basket is in- serted into the appliance. Insert the feet of the wool basket → "Inserting the wool basket", into the holes from the door open- Page 35 ing. Place the laundry into the wool basket, either directly or using the insert.
  • Page 37: Examples Of How To Use The Wool Basket

    Wool basket en Laundry item Programme Example duration in Sports shoes Lift the tongues hours:minutes of the shoes. Sports shoes Approx. 1:30/ Remove the in- max. 2:00 with soles or heel airing cushions. Place a rolled-up Tip: Increase the programme dura- hand towel in the tion for thick or multi-layered items wool basket to of laundry.
  • Page 38: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 16.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
  • Page 39: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Appliance care en Requirements 16.2 Changing the basic set- ¡ The drum is empty. tings ¡ The appliance is switched off. Set the programme selector to po- Clean the fluff filter. sition 1. → "Cleaning the fluff filter", Page 31 Pull out the condensation con- tainer horizontally and empty it.
  • Page 40: Calling Up The Appliance Care Programme

    en Appliance care Clean the filter in the condensation peatedly until you have run the ba- container. sic appliance care programme through to the end. 17.2 Calling up the appliance Requirements care programme ¡ The appliance care programme is ready. Requirement: The appliance care → "Preparing for appliance care", programme is ready.
  • Page 41: Running The Intensive Appli- Ance Care Programme

    Appliance care en ATTENTION! The functionality of 17.4 Running the intensive the appliance may be impaired if appliance care pro- you use the wrong quantity of fab- gramme ric softener, detergent, care product or cleaning agent. You can run the intensive appliance Follow the dosage recommenda- ▶...
  • Page 42: Cleaning And Servicing

    en Cleaning and servicing a The appliance care programme 18.2 Water tank filter continues. The filter in the water tank protects a "End"  appears on the display and the appliance from dirt and contamin- a signal tone sounds once the ap- ants. pliance care programme has ended.
  • Page 43: Condensation Container Filter

    Cleaning and servicing en ance changes the duration of the 18.4 Condensation container automatic programme depending on filter the residual moisture in the laundry. During drying, fluff from the laundry Cleaning the moisture sensor gets into the condensation. The filter Over time, residue from limescale, in the condensation container pro- detergents and care products can tects the appliance from fluff.
  • Page 44 en Cleaning and servicing Slide in the filter as far as it will go. Insert the condensation container. → "Inserting the condensation con- tainer", Page 33...
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 19 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not There has been a power cut. working. Check whether the lighting in your room or other ▶ appliances are working. Appliance paused, but Cooling process active. the drum is rotating. Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Condensation in the The appliance uses condensation for the automatic condensation tank self-cleaning. even though the water Not a fault – no action required. ▶ drain hose is connec- Water drain hose is not connected correctly. ted.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too Running the basic appliance care programme on ▶ long. the appliance. → "Appliance care", Page 39 Automatic self-cleaning function rinses the appliance's heat exchanger. Not a fault. Do not pull out the condensation tank. Do not cancel the programme.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too Drying target not adjusted. damp. → "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 43. ▶...
  • Page 50: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Empty the condensation container Transportation, storage and disposal 20 Transportation, stor- → Page 33. age and disposal Insert the condensation container → Page 33. Transportation, storage and disposal Disconnect the appliance's mains 20.1 Preparing the appliance plug from the power supply. for transportation a The appliance is now ready to be transported.
  • Page 51: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Information about current disposal 21.1 Product number (E-Nr.) methods are available from your and production number specialist dealer or local authority. (FD) This appliance is la- You can find the product number (E- belled in accordance Nr.) and the production number (FD) with European Directive on the appliance's rating plate.
  • Page 52 en Consumption values Consumption values 22 Consumption values programme The actual values may deviate from Consumption values Cottons Eco (denoted by the arrow symbol) is the indicated values depending on suitable for drying cotton laundry with the type of fabric, composition of a normal dampness level, and is the laundry to be dried, residual moisture most efficient programme for drying...
  • Page 53: Technical Data

    Technical data en Programme Final Load Spin Initial Pro- Energy mois- (kg) speed mois- gramm con- ture (rpm) ture e dura- sump- level level tion tion (h:min) (kWh/ cycle) Cottons Iron 12.0 1400 2:05 0.96 Cottons Iron 12.0 1400 1:22 0.54 Cottons Iron 12.0...
  • Page 54 en Technical data You can find more information about your model online at https:// eprel.ec.europa.eu/ . This web ad- dress is linked to the official EU EPREL product database. Please then follow the instructions on searching for the model. The model identifier is made up of the charac- ters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate.
  • Page 56 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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