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Tumble dryer WTX8HKB9SN en Installation and operating instructions...
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Caution! To meet the high quality demands required by Bosch, every tumble dryer This signal word indicates a possibly that leaves our factory is carefully dangerous situation. Not heeding the checked to ensure that it functions caution can cause property and/or correctly and is in perfect condition.
Intended use Intended use Safety instructions T he following safety information This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to domestic use only.
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Safety instructions Do not allow children to Warning ■ clean or maintain this Risk of suffocation! appliance unsupervised. If allowed to play with the Keep children under 3 years packaging/plastic film or ■ and pets away from this packing components, children appliance.
Safety instructions The mains plug must be Installation ■ freely accessible at all times. Warning If this is not possible, in Risk of electric shock/fire/ order to comply with the material damage/damage to relevant safety regulations, a the appliance! switch (all pole If the appliance is not installed disconnection) must be built properly, this may lead to a...
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Safety instructions Incorrectly placing (stacking) Warning ■ this appliance on top of a Risk of fire/material damage/ washing machine may result damage to the appliance! in injury, material damage The use of extension cords or and/or damage to the power strips may result in fire appliance.
Safety instructions Do not use the appliance if Warning ■ industrial chemicals have Risk of injury! been used to clean the The appliance is very heavy. ■ laundry. Lifting it may result in injury. Do not lift the appliance on Warning your own.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of fire/material damage/ Risk of poisoning! damage to the appliance! Poisonous fumes may be given If a program is terminated off by cleaning agents that before the drying cycle has contain solvents, e.g. cleaning finished, this prevents the solvent.
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Safety instructions If you pour the wrong Caution! ■ quantity of detergent or Material damage/damage to cleaning agent into the the appliance appliance, this may result in If the amount of laundry in ■ material damage or damage the appliance exceeds its to the appliance.
Safety instructions Cleaning/Maintenance Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Poisonous fumes may be given Risk of death! off by cleaning agents that The appliance is powered by contain solvents, e.g. cleaning electricity. There is a risk of solvent. electric shock if you come into Do not use cleaning agents that contact with live components.
Energy-saving tips Caution! Energy-saving tips Material damage/damage to the appliance Spin the laundry before drying. The ■ E n e r g y - s a v i n g t i p s Cleaning agents and agents for drier the laundry, the shorter the programme will be, in turn reducing pretreating laundry (e.g.
Installing and connecting the appliance Caution! Installing and Risk of material damage and damage connecting the to the appliance Objects remaining in the drum that are appliance not designed for operation with the appliance may result in material I ncluded with the appliance damage and damage to the appliance.
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Installing and connecting the appliance Warning Warning Risk of injury/material damage/ Risk of injury! damage to the appliance! The appliance is very heavy. Lifting it ■ The appliance may vibrate or move may result in injury. ■ when in operation, potentially Do not lift the appliance on your resulting in injury or material own.
Installing and connecting the appliance The appliance must not be supplied Install the appliance as follows: ■ through an external switching Place the appliance on a clean, device, such as a timer, or even, solid surface. connected to a circuit that is Check that the appliance is level regularly switched on and off by a using a spirit level.
Installing and connecting the appliance Before using the appliance for Warning Risk of injury! the first time If the hoses and mains cables are not correctly routed, they may constitute a Before you switch on the appliance: tripping hazard, which may result in Check that there is no visible damage to injury.
Installing and connecting the appliance Optional accessories Order optional accessories from the after-sales service: Basket for woollens: ■ Dry or air individual woollen items, sports shoes and soft toys in the basket for woollens. – Order number: WMZ20600. Platform: ■ For easier loading and unloading, raise your dryer with a platform.
Short introduction Quick reference guide The appliance must be correctly installed and connected. ~ Page 14 N ote: S h o r t i n t r o d u c t i o n Before starting the programme: Sort the laundry. Switch on the Select a appliance.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Appliance overview F a m i l i a r i s i n g y o u r s e l f w i t h y o u r a p p l i a n c e ( Condensation container~ Page 32 0 Panel 8 Drum interior lighting (depending on the model)
Familiarising yourself with your appliance Fascia Programmes Programme selector Turn: Set a programme ■ Press: Switch the appliance on/off ■ Display Displays settings and information Buttons for programme settings and additional functions/appliance settings...
Display Display D i s p l a y Display Description Information Lights up: Status display Programme status: Crease removal Drying Iron Dry ö Cupboard Dry » Anti-Crease -˜- Pause End of programme “Ÿš Dryness level Dryness level Ò Cupboard Dry Plus activated Ò...
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Display Remote Start lights up: Remote start function is activated. ~ Page 26 Energy manager Lit: appliance is connected to the smart energy system £ (Energy manager) (not available in every country) Empty the condensa- Empty the condensation container and then rein- ð...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme Maximum load Programme name Maximum load based on the dry Brief explanation of the programme and the items for which it is suitable. weight of the items ü...
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Overview of programmes Business î 1 suit (1 jacket and 1 pair of trousers/ Timed program for reducing creasing and airborne odours (e.g. cigarette smoke). skirt) Suitable for dry suits, jackets and trousers that have not been worn for long, are labelled "Dry clean only"...
Overview of programmes Settings Programme set- Function ting Note: Not all settings can be activated in every programme. The activated settings are displayed on the but- tons or highlighted brightly in the display. You can change or deactivate the activated settings by repeatedly pressing on the relevant buttons on the display.
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Overview of programmes You can use the M and N selection buttons to adjust the setting values. Q 60' The drum moves the laundry at regular intervals after drying to prevent creasing. You (Less Ironing 60') can activate or deactivate the automatic Anti-Crease function for 60 minutes (using Q 60' (Less Ironing 60')) or for 120 minutes (using Q 120' (Less Ironing 120')).
Laundry Notes Laundry – When washing laundry to be tumble-dried, use the correct P reparing laundry amount of detergent and care L a u n d r y products as specified in the Warning manufacturer's instructions. Risk of explosions/fire! – Clean the moisture sensor Certain objects may ignite when drying regularly ~ Page 54.
Operating the appliance You can select a timed Note: Operating the programme to add extra drying time for laundry that is still damp. appliance Caution! L oading laundry and Risk of material damage to the O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e switching on the appliance appliance and laundry Do not tumble-dry the following items or...
Operating the appliance Load the laundry unfolded into the Setting a programme drum. If you have activated the Note: childproof lock, you must deactivate it before you can set a programme. ~ Page 33 Set the programme you require. Close the appliance door. The programme settings will appear on the display.
Operating the appliance Changing the programme or End of programme adding more laundry The following message appears in the display: “Ÿš You can remove or add laundry and change or adjust the programme at any Removing laundry and time during drying. switching off the appliance Open the door or press A Start/ Reload to pause the programme.
Operating the appliance Emptying the condensation Push the condensation container back into the appliance until you feel container it lock into place. Condensation will form in the appliance as it dries the laundry. If there is no drain hose connected to the appliance, the condensation water from the appliance will run into the condensation container.
Appliance settings Basic settings Appliance settings You can adjust certain basic settings on Y ou can activate/deactivate the the appliance. To make adjustments, A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s childproof lock and adjust the basic you first need to call up the setting settings (e.g.
Home Connect Release ‰ ü. Home Connect Setting mode is now activated. The basic settings are assigned to the T his appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can H o m e C o n n e c t following programme positions: be remotely controlled using a mobile device.
Home Connect Connecting to the home Notes Please observe the safety network and the Home ■ precautions in this instruction Connect app manual and make sure that these are complied with even when Connect your appliance to the home operating the appliance via the network automatically or manually Home Connect app while you are (you only need to do this the first time).
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Home Connect Connecting to your home network Connecting to your home network automatically manually Step 2.1 Step 2.2 Ensure that you are in the Home Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu. ~ Page 35 Connect menu. ~ Page 35 Make sure that you have opened the Press A.
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Home Connect Connect the mobile device to the Connecting to the Home Connect app Home Connect Wi-Fi network and If your appliance is connected to your enter the password (key) home network, you can connect it to the HomeConnect. Home Connect app. Your mobile device now connects to Ensure that you are in the Home the appliance.
Home Connect Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi Resetting your network settings If your appliance is already connected to your home network, you can activate You can reset all of the network or deactivate Wi-Fi on your appliance. settings. Ensure that you are in the Home Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu.
Home Connect Updating the software Energy management You can update the Home Connect You can connect your appliance to your software on your appliance. As soon as smart energy system (Energy manager). a new software update is available, a Once you have connected your note appears in the display: —˜š...
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Home Connect For safety reasons, } and, in turn, Flex start ■ Flex start are deactivated in the Activate the Flex start function to allow following circumstances: your smart energy system (Energy – Press A. manager) to start your appliance once –...
Home Connect Intelligent program Possible reasons: No suitable drying programs could recommendation ■ be found for the selected washing program. After you have washed your laundry in The washing machine and dryer the washing machine, the dryer will ■ must be connected to your home recommend a suitable program for network and registered in your drying your laundry.
Home Connect Information on data protection Declaration of Conformity When your appliance is connected for Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH the first time to a Wi-Fi network, which is hereby declares that the appliance with connected to the Internet, your Home Connect functionality meets the...
Drying with the basket for woollens Securing the basket for „ Drying with the basket woollens for woollens Insert the feet for the basket for T he basket for woollens woollens into the holes in the air D r y i n g w i t h t h e b a s k e t f o r w o o l l e n s channel cover.
Drying with the basket for woollens Application examples Soft toys ■ Dry soft toys in the basket for woollens without the insert. Only Laundry ■ place as many soft toys in the Laundry must be spun. basket for woollens as is possible Place laundry loosely in the insert;...
Crease-removal function Set the drying time. … Crease-removal The table below lists examples for the loads with a suggested drying function time. T his appliance has programs for Thin woollen pullover Approx. 1 h 20 C r e a s e - r e m o v a l f u n c t i o n removing creases from dry clothing that Thick woollen pullo- Approx.
Crease-removal function ¤ will appear on the display. Push the condensation container back into the appliance until you feel If ¤ does not appear on the Note: it lock into place. display, the water tank is already filled with the correct amount of water and the program will start.
Crease-removal function Cleaning the filter in the water Remove the filter and clean it under running water or in the dishwasher. tank The filter in the water tank protects the appliance from dirt and debris and should be cleaned regularly. Caution! Risk of material damage and damage to the appliance...
Draining the condensation water Remove the cap from the socket. Œ Draining the condensation water C ondensation will form in the appliance D r a i n i n g t h e c o n d e n s a t i o n w a t e r as it dries the laundry.
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Draining the condensation water Secure the other side of the drain Caution! hose using the remaining Risk of material damage due to accessories, depending on the leaks or draining water. connection situation. Secure the drain hose to prevent it Washbasin: from slipping out.
Cleaning and maintenance Turn the condensation container Cleaning and 180° again and insert the stopper into the recess in the top of the maintenance condensation container. C leaning the appliance C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Warning Risk of death! The appliance is powered by electricity.
Cleaning and maintenance Warning Clean the base unit as follows: Risk of electric shock/material Open the maintenance flap by the damage/damage to the appliance! handle. If moisture penetrates the appliance, this may cause it to short circuit. Do not use a pressure washer, steam cleaner, hose or spray gun to clean your appliance.
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Cleaning and maintenance Remove all of the fluff from the heat Open the fluff collector and remove exchanger cover and remove the any fluff. fluff filter. Ensure that no dirt remains on Note: Rinse the fluff collector's filter the seals of the heat exchanger thoroughly under running water and cover.
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Cleaning and maintenance Slide the fluff collector in horizontally Close the maintenance flap. as far as it will go. You have now finished cleaning the appliance's base unit. Slide the heat exchanger cover in by its grip. Caution! Material damage/damage to the appliance If you operate the appliance without a fluff catcher (e.g.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the moisture sensor Cleaning the filter in the condensation container The moisture sensor measures Note: the amount of moisture in the laundry. The filter in the condensation Note: After long periods of usage, the container cleans the condensation moisture sensor may become covered water, which is used during the by a fine layer of limescale or detergent...
Appliance care Push the filter in until you feel it lock Ö Appliance care into place. T he appliance offers additional cleaning A p p l i a n c e c a r e programmes that you can run for the maintenance of the appliance: You can use the basic appliance ■...
Appliance care Preparing the appliance for Press # to switch on the appliance. appliance care Preparing the appliance for appliance care The appliance must be prepared before you can run a basic or intensive appliance care programme. Prepare the appliance for appliance care as follows: Clean the base unit.~ Page 51 The appliance is now ready to run the...
Appliance care Turn the condensation container Run the appliance care programme as 180° onto its underside and insert follows: the stopper. Prepare the appliance for appliance care. ~ Page 56 Set the programme to position 1. Clean the filter in the condensation container.~ Page 54 Press and hold ‰...
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Appliance care Slide in the condensation container Press # to switch off the appliance. until it clicks into place. You have now completed the appliance Press A Start/Reload. care programme. The appliance care programme will start and an audible signal will sound. “Ÿš...
Appliance care Running the intensive Run the appliance care programme as follows: appliance care programme Prepare the appliance for appliance You can run the intensive appliance care. ~ Page 56 care programme to remove any Set the programme to position 1. stubborn dirt deposits in the appliance and odours after a downtime of more than one month.
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Appliance care Pour a bottle of the original Pull out the condensation container appliance care product and horizontally and empty it. approx. 1 ^ litre of warm tap water into the condensation container. Pour approx. 1 ^ litre of warm tap Hold the full condensation Note: container horizontally at all times so...
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Appliance care Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into place. Press A Start/Reload. The appliance care programme will then be resumed. “Ÿš will appear on the display once the appliance care programme has ended and an audible signal will sound. Empty the condensation container again.
Help with the appliance Help with the appliance H e l p w i t h t h e a p p l i a n c e Faults Cause/Remedy Appliance does not start. Check the mains plug and the fuses. The appliance does not If there is fluff or debris in the fluff filter or if the fluff filter is damp, ■...
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Help with the appliance Laundry is not dried properly or After the programme has ended, warm laundry feels damper than it ■ is still too damp. actually is. Spread out the laundry and let it cool down. Adjust the drying time or increase the degree of dryness. This will ■...
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Help with the appliance The appliance feels cold Not a fault. The appliance can dry effectively at low temperatures using a despite drying. heat pump. Drying programme is stopped. If the drying programme is stopped due to a power failure, restart the programme or remove the laundry and spread it out.
Transporting the appliance Push the condensation container Transporting the back into the appliance until you feel it lock into place. appliance Warning T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Risk of injury/material damage/ damage to the appliance! If you take hold of any of the appliance's...
Consumption values Consumption values C onsumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s Spin speed used for Duration** Energy consumption** Programme spinning the laundry (in min) (in kWh) (in rpm) Cotton 9 kg...
Technical data Technical data Disposal D imensions: Dispose of packaging and the T e c h n i c a l d a t a D i s p o s a l approx. 850 x 600 x 650 mm appliance in an (height x width x depth) environmentally responsible...
Customer Service Customer Service I f you cannot rectify the error yourself by C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e turning the appliance off and then on again, please contact our after-sales service.~ Enclosed after-sales service directory or cover page We will always find an appropriate...
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