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Tumble dryer WTW87660GB 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 Technical specifications ..55 Intended use Disposal....55 This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e domestic use only.
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. The following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to ■...
Safety instructions Warning Installation Risk of suffocation! Warning If allowed to play with the Risk of electric shock/fire/ packaging/plastic film or material damage/damage to packing components, children the appliance! may become caught in these or If the appliance is not installed pull them over their heads and properly, this may lead to a suffocate.
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Safety instructions Incorrectly placing (stacking) Warning ■ this appliance on top of a Risk of electric shock/fire/ washing machine may result material damage/damage to in injury, material damage the appliance! and/or damage to the If the appliance's mains cable is 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/material damage to the appliance! damage! The appliance contains R290, a Condensation water is not refrigerant that is suitable for drinking and may environmentally friendly but be contaminated with lint. flammable.
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.
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Safety instructions When removing the mains Warning ■ plug from the socket, always Risk of injury/material take hold of the plug itself damage/damage to the and never the mains cable, appliance! otherwise this may damage The use of spare parts and the mains cable.
Energy-saving tips Energy-saving tips Installing and connecting the Spin the laundry before drying. The ■ appliance E n e r g y - s a v i n g t i p s drier the laundry, the shorter the programme will be, in turn reducing Included with the appliance: energy consumption.
Installing and connecting the appliance Caution! Warning Risk of material damage/damage to the Risk of fire/material damage/damage appliance to the appliance! The appliance contains R290, a Objects remaining in the drum that are refrigerant that is environmentally not designed for operation with the friendly but flammable.
Installing and connecting the appliance Incorrectly placing (stacking) this Install the appliance as follows: ■ appliance on top of a washing Place the appliance on a clean, machine may result in injury, material even, solid surface. damage and/or damage to the Check that the appliance is level appliance.
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Installing and connecting the appliance The appliance is only connected to a Connect the appliance as follows: ■ source of alternating current via a Connecting the drain hose. nationally recognized and grounded ~ Page 37 outlet that has been correctly installed.
Installing and connecting the appliance Before using the appliance for Optional accessories the first time Order optional accessories from the after-sales service: Before you switch on the appliance: Basket for woollens: ■ Check that there is no visible damage to Dry or air individual woollen items, the appliance.
Quick reference guide Quick reference guide Q u i c k r e f e r e n c e g u i d e Before starting the programme: Sort the laundry. Switch on the Select a appliance. programme. -------- Open the door and Close the door.
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 0 Control panel 8 Drum interior lighting (depending on the model)
Display Panel ( Programme selector Press to switch the appliance on/off ■ Turn to set a programme ■ 0 Programmes: ~ Page 23 8 Display: The display on this appliance responds to touch (touch display). Operate the appliance by pressing buttons in boxes ■...
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Display Buttons Explanation Dryness level: Cupboard Dry Plus Ò Degree of dryness can be finely adjusted +1; +2; +3 Dryness level: Cupboard Dry » ü +1; +2; +3 Degree of dryness can be finely adjusted Dryness level: Iron Dry ö +1;...
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Display Symbol Description Information Programme status: Lit: status indicator Drying Š Dryness level: Iron Dry ö ■ ■ Dryness level: » ■ ■ Cupboard Dry Dryness level: Ò ■ ■ Cupboard Dry Plus Anti-Crease - ˜ - Pause Programme end “Ÿš...
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 Duvet 2.5 kg Clothing, pillows, quilts or bedspreads filled with synthetic fibres. Note: Dry large items individually. Follow the instructions on the care label. Down 1.5 kg Clothing, pillows, bedspreads or eiderdowns filled with down. Note: Dry large items individually. Sportswear 1.5 kg Weatherproof and outdoor clothing with a membrane coating and water-repellent...
Programme settings Programme settings P r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s Buttons Indicators/ Explanations and notifications symbols Note: Not all buttons and their functions can be activated in every programme. The activated settings are illuminated particularly brightly to highlight them on the display.
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Programme settings ñ‹.† - ƒ… Before the programme starts, you can use the "Ready in" ñ (ready in) time to set the time at which you want the programme to finish. This allows you to delay the end of the programme by up to 24 hours: Set the programme.
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Programme settings Press â (Favourite programme) to save the settings and acti- â (Favourite programme) vate a programme with customised programme settings. Saving or overwriting a favourite programme: Set the programme you require. The programme settings will appear on the display. Adjust the programme settings if required.
Laundry Notes Laundry – When washing laundry to be tumble-dried, use the correct P reparing the 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! –...
Operating the appliance Caution! Operating the Risk of material damage to the appliance appliance and laundry Do not tumble-dry the following items or Loading laundry and fabrics in the appliance: O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Laundry contaminated with solvents, switching on the appliance ■...
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 34 Set the programme you require. Close the appliance door. The programme settings will appear on the display.
Operating the appliance Programme progress Press A (Start/Pause). The programme duration is Note: The programme status will be indicated updated on the display, depending on on the display. the load and on the residual moisture in When a programme is selected, Note: the laundry.
Operating the appliance Press # to switch off the appliance. Pour out the condensation water. Caution! Risk of harm to health and material damage Emptying the condensation Condensation water is not suitable container for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff. By default, the condensation from the Contaminated condensation water appliance runs into the condensation...
Operating the appliance Removing the fluff Pull the two-part fluff filter apart. During drying, fluff and hair from Note: the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter. If the fluff filter is clogged or dirty, this reduces the flow of air, preventing the appliance from achieving optimal drying results.
Appliance settings Rinse off fluff under warm, running Appliance settings water. You can activate/deactivate appliance A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s settings directly or alter them under œ. Childproof lock Activating the childproof lock prevents the settings from being accidentally changed on the control panel.
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Appliance settings Press and hold ˜ until the setting Call up œ as follows: value you require appears on the Press # to switch on the appliance. display. Setting values: Press and hold Á (Quiet drying) for Medium 3 seconds. High œ...
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Appliance settings Press and hold ˜ until the setting Press and hold ˜ until the setting value you require appears on the value you require appears on the display. display. Setting values: Setting values: Medium Medium High High Very high Very high Alter any additional appliance Alter any additional appliance...
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Draining the condensation water Detach the condensation hose from Œ Draining the the socket. condensation water Condensation 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 Wash basin: Caution! Risk of accumulated water being drawn back into the appliance and causing material damage. Check that the water drains away quickly. The drain must not be sealed or blocked. Pull out the condensation container horizontally and empty it.
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Draining the condensation water Turn the condensation container Slide in the condensation container 180° again and insert the stopper until it clicks into place. into the recess in the top of the condensation container. The condensation water is now discharged via the drain hose into the Pull the filter out of its snap-in lock.
Cleaning and maintenance Warning Cleaning and Risk of electric shock/material maintenance damage/damage to the appliance! If moisture penetrates the appliance, Cleaning the appliance this may cause it to short circuit. C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Do not use a pressure washer, steam cleaner, hose or spray gun to clean Warning...
Cleaning and maintenance Open the door. Pull out the condensation container horizontally. Clean the moisture sensor with a rough sponge. Pour out the condensation water. Remove the filter. Caution! Clean the filter under warm, running Risk of damaging the moisture sensor. water or in the dishwasher.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the base unit Pull the heat exchanger cover out by its grip. You can clean the appliance's base unit if it has fluff in it, for example. Allow the appliance to cool down Note: for approximately 30 minutes after use before commencing cleaning.
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Cleaning and maintenance Clean the opening in the appliance Lock the levers on the heat with a soft, damp cloth. exchanger cover. Notes – Be careful not to damage the Close the maintenance flap. heat exchanger, as it is exposed. –...
Appliance care Prepare the appliance for appliance Ö Appliance care care as follows: Remove the laundry. The appliance offers both a basic A p p l i a n c e c a r e appliance care programme for long- lasting, optimal drying results, and an intensive appliance care programme for eliminating any unpleasant odours that...
Appliance care Turn the condensation container Preparing the condensation container 180° onto its underside and insert for appliance care the stopper. If you are draining the condensation water from the appliance using the drain hose, the condensation container must be prepared before the basic or intensive appliance care programme can be run.
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Appliance care Set the programme to position 1. Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into place. Press and hold ö (Iron Dry). At the same time: Set the programme to position 4. Press A (Start/Pause). The appliance care programme will start and an audible signal will sound.
Appliance care Press # to switch off the appliance. Warning Risk of injury/material damage/ damage to the appliance! The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury, material damage or damage to the appliance. For safety reasons, use genuine spare parts and accessories only.
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Appliance care ’˜‚ and the programme duration will Slide in the condensation container now alternate on the display. until it clicks into place. Press ˜. ’˜ƒ and the programme duration will now alternate on the display. Pull out the condensation container Press A (Start/Pause).
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Appliance care Carefully swing the condensation Slide in the condensation container container round horizontally and until it clicks into place. empty it to dispose of any remaining original appliance care product. Press # to switch off the appliance. Pour another approx. 1 ^ litres of hot tap water into the condensation container.
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 The appliance will not start. Check the mains plug and the fuses. Creasing.
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Help with the appliance Drying is taking too long. The appliance may have fluff in it. This will increase the required dry- ■ ing time.Remove the fluff.~ Page 33 The heat exchanger may have fluff in it. Run the basic appliance care ■...
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...
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Transporting the appliance If installed, remove the drain hose Disconnect the appliance's mains from the washbasin, siphon or floor plug from the power supply. drain. ~ Page 37 The appliance is now ready to be transported. Caution! Secure the drain hose to the Caution! appliance to prevent it from slipping Risk of material damage/damage to the...
Consumption values Consumption values Consumption 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) ü...
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Technical specifications Technical Disposal specifications Dispose of packaging and the D i s p o s a l Dimensions: appliance in an T e c h n i c a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s 850 x 600 x 640 mm environmentally responsible manner.
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After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot rectify the fault yourself by A f t e r - s a l e s 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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0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY *9001257051*...