Bosch WTB86590 Instruction Manual

Your new dryer Intended use
Congratulations - You have chosen a modern, high-quality Bosch
exclusively for domestic use,
domestic appliance.
only for drying fabrics which have been washed using
The condensation dryer is distinguished by its economical energy
water.
consumption.
This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum
height of 4000 metres above sea level.
Every dryer which leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure
Keep children younger than 3 years old away from
that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
the dryer.
Should you have any questions, our after-sales service will be
Do not let children make the cleaning and
pleased to help.
maintenance work on the dryer without supervision.
Do not leave children unsupervised near the dryer.
Disposal in an environmentally-responsible manner
Keep pets away from the dryer.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive The dryer can be operated by children 8 years old
and older, by persons with reduced physical,
2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline sensory or mental abilities and by persons with
insufficient experience or knowledge if they are
determines the framework for the return and recycling of used
supervised or have been instructed in its use by
appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
a responsible adult.
For further information about our products, accessories,
spare parts and services, please visit: www.bosch-home.com Programmes / Fabrics
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.
Dryness levels to select with the Cottons and Easy-Care programmes:
Read these instructions and the separate
Energy-saving mode instructions
: Very Dry Thick and multi-layered fabrics.
before operating the dryer.
. Cupboard Dry Single-layered laundry.
Iron Dry Laundry suitable for ironing after drying.
Sportswear
Functional clothing made of microfibre.
Contents
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Allergy + Cotton fabrics for drying in higher temperatures.
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Mixed Load A mixed load of fabrics made of cotton
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 and synthetic fabrics.
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/4
Timed Programme warm All types of fabric except for wool and silk.
Display panel and settings . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notes on laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Shirts 15' Cotton or linen fabrics that are still damp
Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 and easy-care fabrics.
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Super Quick 40' Synthetics, cotton or blended fabrics.
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Downwear Fabrics with down filling.
Frost protection / Transport . . . . . . . . . . 9
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Lingerie Lingerie made of synthetic fibres, cotton or
blended fabric.
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Consumption rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Wool in Basket Woollen fabrics that are suitable for use
After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 in washers.
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11/12
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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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
mains plug
body.
Sort the laundry
Remove all items from pockets,
especially cigarette lighters.
The drum must be empty prior to loading.
See programme overview on page 7.
See also separate instructions for "Woollens basket"
(depending on model).
Programme selector for setting Set and adjust the
the programme and switching the appliance
programme individually
on/off. Can be turned in both directions.
Close the door
Display panel / Buttons Programme selector / Off
Select
Start/Reload
Programme sequence 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
Condensate container Low-heat drying - reduced temperature.
Fluff filter/Heat exchanger Anti crease Extends the anti-crease function.
Signal Buzzer on/off.
Start/Reload Starts, pauses and continues the programme; activates or deactivates (Childproof lock).
Further information can
be found on page 5
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Drying Empty the condensate container
Display panel and settings
Empty the container after each drying cycle.
1. Remove the container, holding it level.
2. Pour out the condensate.
3. Push the container back in until it clicks
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If (Condensate container) flashes in the
display panel What to do if..., page 11.
Clean fluff filter
Door
Control panel Do not operate the dryer without a fluff filter or with
Condensate
container a defective fluff filter. A clean fluff filter minimises
energy consumption.
Clean the fluff filter after each drying cycle.
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1. Open the door. Remove any fluff from
the door/around the door and pull out
the fluff filter.
2. Remove the fluff from the shaft of the
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fluff filter.
3. Open the fluff filter and remove the fluff
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(sweep your hand over the fluff filter). If
the fluff filter is very dirty or blocked,
rinse with warm water and dry
thoroughly.
4. Close and reinsert the fluff filter.
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Remove the laundry and switch off
the dryer
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Fluff filter
End of the programme...
Interrupt the programme
Air inlet
Maintenance flap
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
Drying 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.
Clean the fluff filter page 4/11
(Fluff filter/
Suitable for tumble drying.
or clean the heat exchanger page 8.
Heat exchanger)
Dry at normal temperature.
Dry at low temperature in addition, select
(Condensate Empty the condensate container page 4/11. Do not tumble dry.
container)
Do not tumble dry the following fabrics:
These indicators show the programme progress in the next steps of the drying cycle:
- - – Non-breathable fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated).
(Programme Drying; – Delicate materials (silk, curtains made from synthetic material)
sequence) Iron Dry; – Oil-stained laundry.
Cupboard Dry;
Drying tips
- - Programme pause if required;
– To ensure a consistent drying result, sort the laundry by fabric type and drying programme.
Programme end.
– Always dry very small fabrics (e.g. baby socks) together with large items of laundry
You can lock the dryer to prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently. (e.g. towels).
(Childproof lock) To activate/deactivate (Childproof lock) start the programme and then press and hold the
– Close zips, hooks and eyelets, and button up covers. Tie cloth belts, apron strings, etc.
Start/Reload button for 5 seconds until a long acoustic signal is heard. The option together or use a laundry bag.
activated/deactivated (Childproof lock) indicator light on/off.
– Do not over-dry easy-care laundry
the air.
[h:min] When a programme is selected, the anticipated drying time (remaining time) for the
(Remaining time) – Do not dry woollens in the dryer. They may, however, be refreshed in the dryer
recommended load is displayed. While drying, the moisture sensors detect the actual load and
correct the programme length. This is shown by jumps in the remaining time in the display panel. page 7, Wool finish programme (depending on model).
– Do not iron laundry immediately after drying; fold items up and leave for a while
Settings (indicators lights and buttons)
residual moisture will then be distributed evenly.
– Knitted fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, jerseys) often shrink slightly the first time they are tumble-dried.
Selected option activated/deactivated indicator light on/off.
Do not use the : Very Dry programme.
See the separate Energy-saving mode instructions.
– Starched laundry is not always suitable for dryers
Drying time, available only for timed programmes, can be selected from min. 0:20 h to reduces the drying effect.
Drying Time max. 3:00 h, in 10-minute steps. – When washing laundry that is to be tumble dried afterwards, use the correct amount of
fabric softener as specified in the manufacturer's instructions.
The dryness levels (e.g. Cupboard Dry) can be increased in three levels.
– For pre-dried, multi-layered fabrics or small, individual items of laundry, use the timed
Fine adjust The laundry is made drier. Default = 0. Selectable values: 0, 1, 2, 3. After setting the level of the
programme. Also suitable for subsequent drying.
fine adjustment for a programme, it is also retained for other programmes, until Fine adjust
is changed again. Environmental protection / Energy-saving tips
– Before drying, spin the laundry in the washing machine
- The time when the programme has to end can be set by selecting the Finished in time.
Finished in the drying time and reduce energy consumption.
The Finished in time can be selected in one-hour steps, up to a maximum of 24 hours. Select
the Finished in button repeatedly until the required number of hours is displayed. Then press – Use the maximum recommended capacity, but do not exceed it
Programme overview, page 7.
the Start/Reload button to activate the Finished in option. The programme ends after the
selected number of hours. Several minutes after activating Finished in option the display
– Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying.
switches off to save energy. To switch it on select any button, close/open the door or turn the
– Clean the fluff filter after every drying cycle
programme selector.
– Do not cover or seal the air inlet on the dryer.
Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics, e.g. polyacrylic, polyamide or elastane, with a longer
Low Heat drying time.
After the programme finishes, the drum moves at regular intervals to prevent creases.
Anti crease Laundry remains loose and fluffy. The standard setting for each programme is 60 min.
Automatic anti-crease function can be extended by up to 60 min.
For switching the buzzer on and off. Signal indicates program end
Signal if it is activated. Other sounds are not influenced by this option.
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Low Heat.
these may crease.
risk of creasing. Allow laundry to finish drying in
starch leaves behind a coating that
higher spin speeds minimise
Clean the fluff filter, page 4/11.
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