What To Do If; Safety Instructions - Bosch WTW84161GB Operating And Installation Instructions

What to do if...

If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (e.g. switching off/on), please contact our after-sales service. We
will always find an appropriate solution and will avoid unnecessary visits by engineers. Trust the
expertise of the manufacturer and rest assured that the repair will be carried out by trained service
technicians using original spare parts. The contact details of your local after-sales service can be found
in the enclosed after-sales service directory, or by calling one of these numbers:
– 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.)
When contacting the after-sales service, please quote the appliance's product number (E no.) and
production number (FD) (see under the loading door).
Turn the programme selector to Off and unplug the mains plug from the socket.
The Start/Stop indicator lamp Mains plug plugged in?
does not light up. Programme selected? Check the socket fuse.
The display panel light and indicator Energy-saving mode is activated
lights (depending on model) go out Energy-saving mode instructions.
and the Start/Stop indicator light
flashes.
The Container indicator lamp Empty the condensate container
and the Start/Stop button are Clean the condensate container filter if necessary
flashing. Dryer transported?
The Clean indicator lamp and Rinse the fluff filter under running water
Start/Stop button are flashing.
Dryer does not start.
Door closed?
Programme set?
Ambient temperature greater than 5 °C?
Water is leaking out. Make sure the dryer is level.
The door opens by itself. Push the door closed until you hear it click into place.
Creasing. Laundry load exceeded?
Remove articles of clothing immediately after the end of the
programme, hang up and pull into shape.
Unsuitable programme selected
Laundry is not dried correctly or is After the end of the programme, warm laundry feels damper
still too damp. than it actually is. Spread the laundry out and allow the heat to
disperse.
Finely adjust the dryness level – this extends the drying time but
does not increase the temperature. Your laundry will become
drier.
Select a programme with a longer drying time or increase the
drying level. This does not increase the temperature.
Select a time programme for extended drying of laundry that is
still damp.
If you have exceeded the maximum load for the programme, the
laundry may not be dried correctly.
Clean the moisture sensor in the drum. A fine layer of limescale
may adversely affect the performance of the sensors and your
washing will not dry properly.
Drying has been interrupted as a result of a power cut, because
the condensate container is full or because the maximum drying
time has been exceeded.
Drying time too long. Rinse the fluff filters under running water
Insufficient supply of air
Air inlet possibly blocked
Ambient temperature higher than 35 °C
The humidity in the room increases Make sure the room is sufficiently ventilated.
significantly.
Power failure. Remove laundry from the dryer immediately and spread out. This
allows the heat to dissipate. Be careful as the door, the drum and
the laundry may be hot.
Other intermittent noises and Not an error. Normal noises
vibrations.
Loud humming noise for several Has the condensate container been properly inserted?
seconds.
Not an error. Normal noises
see the separate
page 4.
Wait 2 hours and start again.
page 4.
Start/Stop button selected?
page 7.
page 4.
ensure that air can circulate.
Clear inlet page 8.
ventilate the room.
page 11.
Push the condensate container all the way in.
page 11.

Safety instructions

Emergency – Pull the appliance plug out of the socket immediately or disconnect the fuse.
ONLY use – in rooms inside the house.
the dryer... – to dry fabrics.
The dryer – be used for purposes other than those described above.
must NEVER... – be modified in terms of its technology or properties.
Hazards – The dryer must not be used by children or persons who have not been instructed in
its use.
– Do not leave children unsupervised near the dryer.
– Keep pets away from the dryer.
– Remove all objects from pockets, and lighters in particular
– Do not lean or sit on the door
Installation – Secure loose cables
– Do not operate a dryer if there is a risk of frost.
Mains – Connect the dryer to an AC earthed socket according to specifications, otherwise it
connection cannot be guaranteed that the appliance is completely safe.
– The cable cross-section must be sufficient.
page 9.
– Only use earth-leakage circuit breakers with the following symbol:
– The appliance plug and socket must be compatible.
– Do not use multiple plugs/connectors and/or extension cables.
– Do not touch or hold the appliance plug with wet hands
– Never pull the appliance plug out of the socket by its cable.
– Do not damage the mains lead
Operation – Only load the drum with laundry.
Check the contents before you switch the dryer on.
– Do not use the dryer if the laundry has been in contact with solvents, oil, wax, grease
or paint (e.g. hair styling products, nail varnish remover, stain remover, cleaning
solvent, etc.)
– The tumble dryer is not to be used if industrial chemicals have been used for
cleaning.
– Dust (e.g. coal dust, flour) poses a danger: Do not use the dryer
– Do not put laundry containing foamed material/rubber in the dryer
material may be destroyed and the dryer be damaged due to possible deformation
of the foamed material.
– Do not turn off the dryer until the drying process ends, unless the laundry will be
removed quickly and spread out, so that the heat can dissipate.
– When cleaning the fluff filter, make sure that no foreign material (down or filling
material) gets into the air duct opening. If necessary, clean the drum beforehand
with a vacuum cleaner. If foreign material should still get into the air duct
after-sales service
– Light things, such as long hair, may be sucked into the air inlet of the dryer
– Final part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without heat (cool down cycle), to ensure
that the items are left at a temperature that ensures that the items will not be
damaged.
– Switch off the dryer once the programme has ended.
– The water from condensation is not drinking water and may be contaminated with
fluff.
– Do not use the dryer if it is defective or if you suspect that it is.
Defect
Repairs must only be carried out by the after-sales service.
– Do not use the dryer if the mains cable is defective. To avoid danger, only have the
defective mains cable replaced by the after-sales service.
Spare parts – Only use genuine spare parts and accessories for safety reasons.
Disposal – Pull out the appliance plug, then cut off the mains cable from the appliance.
Dispose of at a municipal waste disposal facility.
– The dryer's heat exchanger contains fluorinated greenhouse (R134a) gas
in a hermetically sealed unit
– Packaging: Keep all packaging out of reach of babies and children
– All materials are environmentally sound and can be reused.
Dispose of in an environmentally-responsible manner.
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Risk of tipping.
Risk of tripping.
Risk of electric shock.
Risk of electric shock.
Risk of fire/explosion.
Risk of explosion
Risk of fire/explosion.
Risk of injury.
dispose of in a proper manner. Capacity: 0.22 kg.
Risk of suffocation.
Risk of explosion.
elastic
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