Bosch WTW83260GB Instruction Manual

Your new dryer Intended use
Congratulations - You have chosen a modern, high-quality
exclusively for domestic use,
Bosch domestic appliance. only for drying fabrics which have been washed using wa-
The condensation dryer with heat pump and automatic cleaning ter.
of the heat exchanger is outstanding in terms of efficient energy
Keep children younger than 3 years old away from
consumption and low maintenance requirements page 6.
the dryer.
Every dryer which leaves our factory is carefully checked to
Do not let children make the cleaning and
ensure that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition. maintenance work on the dryer without supervision.
Should you have any questions, our after-sales service will be Do not leave children unsupervised near the dryer.
pleased to help. Keep pets away from the dryer.
The dryer may be operated by children from
8 years of age, by persons who have limited
Disposal in an environmentally-responsible manner physical, sensory or mental abilities and by persons
who have inadequate experience or knowledge,
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive
provided they are supervised or have been
2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic instructed by a responsible person.
appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum
The guideline determines the framework for the return and
height of 4000 metres above sea level.
recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
For further information about our products, accessories,
spare parts and services, please visit:
Programmes / Fabrics
www.bosch-home.com
Detailed overview of the programmes and fabrics
Programme overview, page 7.
Observe the care instructions on the care label.
Observe the safety instructions on page 13.
Cottons Hard-wearing fabrics.
Easy-Care Fabrics made from synthetic
or blended fabrics.
Read these instructions and the separate
Energy-saving mode instructions
Dryness levels to select with the Cottons and Easy-Care programmes:
before operating the dryer.
Cupboard Dry Plus Thick and multi-layered fabrics.
Cupboard Dry Single-layered laundry.
Contents
Iron Dry Laundry suitable for ironing after drying.
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Sportswear Functional clothing made of microfibre.
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Towels Terry-towelling laundry e.g. towels
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
and bathrobes.
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/4
Display panel and settings . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mixed Load A mixed load of fabrics made of cotton
Notes on laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 and synthetic fabrics.
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Timed Programme warm
All types of fabric;
Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Timed Programme cold time programme.
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Shirts / Blouses Cotton or linen fabrics that are still damp
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
and easy-care fabrics.
Frost protection / Transport . . . . . . . . . . 9
Super Quick 40' Synthetics, cotton or blended fabrics.
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Programme sequence
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Down Wear Fabrics with down filling.
Consumption rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Wool finish Woollen fabrics that are suitable
Normal noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
for use in washers.
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Condensate container
After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Automatic cleaning of the
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Preparation
Installation page 9.
Never start the dryer if it is damaged!
Inspect the dryer
Inform your after-sales service!
Make sure your hands are dry. Connect the
Only grasp the plug by the plug
body. mains plug
Sort the laundry
Remove all items from pockets,
especially cigarette lighters.
The drum must be empty prior to loading.
See also separate instructions for "Woollens basket"
(depending on model).
Programme selector for setting
Set and adjust the
the programme and switching the appliance
on/off. Can be turned in both directions.
programme individually
Close the door
Display panel / Buttons Programme selector / Off
Select
Start/Reload
Drying Time Setting the drying time available only for timed programmes.
+ Fine adjust Fine adjustment of dryness level.
- -
Childproof lock – Finished in Setting the programme end.
Low Heat Low-heat drying reduced temperature.
Fluff filter Crease guard Extends the anti-crease function.
SELF Signal Buzzer on/off.
heat exchanger CLEANING
Start/Reload Starts, pauses and continues the programme; activates or deactivates
Further information (Childproof lock).
can be found
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on page 5
Empty the condensate container
Drying Display panel and settings
Empty the container after each drying cycle,
but not during the cycle.
1. Remove the container, holding it level.
2. Pour out the condensate.
7 3. Always push the container back in until it
clicks into place.
If (Condensate container) flashes in the
display panel despite the container having
been emptied clean filter in condensate
container, page 8/12.
Do not pull out/empty the condensate container
Condensate
Door when drying is in progress.
Control panel
container
with filter
Clean fluff filter
Clean fluff filters reduce energy consumption.
The fluff filter consists of two parts. Clean the inner and outer
filter after every drying cycle:
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1. Open the door.
Remove fluff from the
door/door area.
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2. Pull out both parts of
the fluff filter.
2 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.
3 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.
Two-part
fluff filter
5 Remove the laundry and switch off
Air inlet the dryer
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End of the programme...
Interrupt the programme
Drying
1. Open the door or press the Start/Reload button;
the drying cycle is interrupted.
2. Add or remove laundry and close the door.
3. If required, select a new programme and additional
functions. Select the Start/Reload button.
The remaining time is updated after a few minutes.
The drum and door may be hot!
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...
Notes on laundry
Display panel (status indicators)
Labelling of fabrics
Follow the manufacturer's care instructions.
(Fluff filter) Clean the fluff filter page 4/12.
Suitable for tumble drying.
Dry at normal temperature.
Empty the condensate container page 4,8/12.
(Condensate Dry at low temperature in addition, select Low Heat.
Do not tumble dry.
container)
Do not tumble dry the following fabrics:
– Non-breathable fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated).
SELF CLEANING Automatic cleaning of the heat exchanger page 8.
– Delicate materials (silk, curtains made from synthetic material)
- - These indicators show the programme progress in the next steps – Oil-stained laundry.
of the drying cycle:
(Programme Drying tips
sequence) Drying;
Iron Dry; – To ensure a consistent drying 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).
Cupboard Dry;
– Close zips, hooks and eyelets, and button up covers.
Programme pause if required;
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Tie cloth belts, apron strings, etc. together or use a laundry bag.
Programme end. – Do not over-dry easy-care laundry risk of creasing.
Allow laundry to finish drying in the air.
You can lock the dryer to prevent the functions you have set from being
– Do not dry woollens in the dryer. They may, however, be refreshed in the dryer
(Childproof lock) changed inadvertently. To activate/deactivate (Childproof lock) start
(depending on model).
the programme and then press and hold the Start/Reload button for 5 seconds – Do not iron laundry immediately after drying; fold items up and leave for a while
until a long acoustic signal is heard. The option activated/deactivated distributed evenly.
(Childproof lock) indicator light on/off.
– Knitted fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, jerseys) often shrink slightly the first time they are tumble-dried.
Cupoboard Dry Plus programme.
[h:min] When a programme is selected, the anticipated drying time (remaining time)
– Starched laundry is not always suitable for dryers
(Remaining time) for the recommended load is displayed. While drying, the moisture sensors
– When washing laundry that is to be tumble dried afterwards, use the correct amount of fabric softener as specified in the
detect the actual load and correct the programme length. This is shown by
manufacturer's instructions.
jumps in the remaining time in the display panel.
– For pre-dried, multi-layered fabrics or small, individual items of laundry, use the timed programme. Also suitable for
subsequent drying.
Settings (indicators lights and buttons)
Environmental protection / Energy-saving tips
Selected option activated/deactivated indicator light on/off.
– Before drying, spin the laundry in the washing machine
See the separate Energy-saving mode instructions.
energy consumption.
Drying time, available only for timed programmes, can be selected – Use the maximum recommended capacity, but do not exceed it
from min. 0:20 h to max. 3:00 h, in 10-minute steps.
Drying time – Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying.
– Do not cover or seal the air inlet on the dryer.
+ The dryness levels (e.g. Cupboard Dry) can be increased in three levels.
The laundry is made drier. Default = 0. Selectable values: 0, 1, 2, 3. After setting Important information ...
Fine adjust
the level of the fine adjustment for a programme, it is also retained for other
+
programmes, until Fine adjust is changed again.
Your dryer is designed to be particularly energy efficient. Its technical features include
- The time when the programme has to end can be set by selecting the a refrigeration circuit, which uses energy efficiently in a similar way to a refrigerator.
Finished in Finished in time. The Finished in time can be selected in one-hour steps, up
The dryer's heat exchanger is cleaned automatically during drying.
to a maximum of 24 hours. Select the Finished in button repeatedly until the
The fluff filters and filter in the condensate container must be cleaned regularly.
required number of hours is displayed. Then press the
Start/Reload button to activate the Finished in option. The programme ends
Never operate the dryer without the fluff filters and without filter in condensate container!
after the selected number of hours.
Several minutes after activating Finished in option the display switches off to Fluff filters
save energy. To switch it on select any button, close/open the door or turn the
During drying, fluff and hair from the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter. Blocked fluff filters may impair the heat exchange
programme selector.
process.
The fluff filters must therefore be cleaned after every drying cycle. Rinse regularly under running water
Low Heat Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics, e.g. polyacrylic, polyamide
Filter in the condensate container
or elastane, with a longer drying time.
The filter in the condensate container cleans the condensation. This condensation is required for the automatic cleaning
Crease guard After the programme finishes, the drum moves at regular intervals process. The filter should be cleaned regularly under running water. Empty the condensate container before cleaning the
filter page 4,8/12.
to prevent creases. Laundry remains loose and fluffy.
The standard setting for each programme is 60 min. Automatic Fabrics
anti-crease function can be extended by up to 60 min. 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.
Signal For switching the buzzer on and off. Signal indicates program Empty all pockets.
end if it is activated. Other sounds are not influenced by this option.
Do not dry non-breathable fabrics.
Avoid drying items that produce a lot of fluff.
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Woollens should be refreshed only, using the woollens programme.
these may crease.
page 7, Wool finish Programme
residual moisture will then be
Do not use the
starch leaves behind a coating that reduces the drying effect.
higher spin speeds minimise the drying time and reduce
Programme overview page 7.
page 4/12.
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