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Tumble dryer
WQG245S9GB
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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WQG245S9GB [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 9 Programmes .......    26 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Automatic programmes.... 26 1.2 Intended use....... 4 9.2 Timed programmes .... 27 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 10 Accessories......   29 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11 Laundry........
  • Page 3 15.2 Preparing the condensation container for the appliance care programme..... 37 15.3 Starting the appliance care programme...... 37 15.4 Running the basic appli- ance care programme on the appliance...... 37 15.5 Preparing the appliance for the intensive appliance care programme..... 39 15.6 Running the intensive appli- ance care programme ... 39 15.7 Ending the intensive appli- ance care programme ... 41...
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing. ▶...
  • Page 6 en Safety ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts. ▶ Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance. ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! If there is coal dust or flour in the air around the appliance, this may cause an explosion. ▶ Keep the area around the appliance clean during operation. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en ▶ If drying is interrupted early, remove the laundry immediately and spread it out. CAUTION ‒ Risk of injury! The covering plate may break if you stand on or climb onto the appliance. ▶ Do not stand on or climb onto the appliance. The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the open door.
  • Page 10 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solvents. ▶ Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Clean the appliance with nothing ▶ 2 Preventing material but water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove all detergent residue, damage ▶ spray residue or other residues im- mediately if they come into contact ATTENTION! with the appliance. The functionality of the appliance may be impaired if you use the wrong quantity of fabric softener, de-...
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection After drying, clean the fluff filter 4.2 Scope of delivery → Page 31. After unpacking all parts, check for a If the fluff filter is dirty, this reduces any damage in transit and complete- the air flow in the appliance, ex- ness of the delivery.
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en 4.3 Requirements for the in- Installation loca- Requirements tion stallation location In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- ATTENTION! stack ginal connection If the appliance is tilted at an angle set from the greater than 40°, residual water may dryer manufac- leak out of the appliance and cause turer when set-...
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection hose to drain away excess condens- Pull out the condensation hose ation directly into the waste water from the connecting piece. system. Notes ¡ Operate this appliance using the water drain hose provided. If you connect the water drain hose → Page 14, you do not have to regularly empty the condensation container → Page 33.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Push the water drain hose as far Note: You can as it will go into the connecting use the Y-distrib- piece. utor → Page 29 to connect the water drain hose of an additional appliance, such as a washing machine, to the same siphon out- let.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection 4.5 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce vibrations and noises, align the appliance correctly. To align the appliance, turn the ap- ▶ pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level. All appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. Ventilation opening Condensation container → Page 33 Fluff filter → Page 31...
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. Programmes → Page 26 Programme selector → Page 30 Display → Page 19 Buttons → Page 22...
  • Page 19: Display

    Display en 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Expected programme duration or pro- tion/programme gramme time remaining in hours and time remaining minutes. 1:25 Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 27 Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec-...
  • Page 20: Buttons

    en Display Display Designation Description (Iron Dry) Dryness level: Iron The dryness level is activated. → "Buttons", Page 23 (Cupboard Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. Dry) Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 23 (Cupboard Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. Dry Plus) Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 22 Plus Dryness level ad-...
  • Page 21: Dryness Level

    Display en Display Designation Description ⁠ Dryness level: Iron Programme status ⁠ Dryness level: Programme status Cupboard Dry ⁠ Anti-crease Programme status (Start/ Re- Pause Programme status load) End of pro- Programme status gramme Example...
  • Page 22 en Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description Start/ Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause ⁠ 3 sec. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock. ¡...
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection Description Cupboard Dry ¡ Cupboard Dry ¡ Selecting Cupboard Dry activates the dry- ¡ +1 ness level. ¡ +2 The dryness level ¡ +3 defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends. → "Dryness level", Page 25 ¡...
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection Description Finish in ¡ Programme end ¡ Set the programme end. ¡ Programme length The programme dura- tion is already in- cluded in the set num- ber of hours. Once the programme has started, the pro- gramme duration is displayed.
  • Page 25: Changing The Dryness Level

    Dryness level en 8 Dryness level Each automatic programme has a specified dryness level. The dryness level defines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness level Laundry Drying result Cupboard Dry Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. Plus that does not dry readily.
  • Page 26: Programmes

    en Programmes 9 Programmes You can dry your fabrics using either an automatic programme or a timed pro- gramme. 9.1 Automatic programmes Automatic programmes are pro- Tips grammes in which humidity sensors ¡ Select the dryness level according measure the residual moisture in the to the type of fabric or the desired laundry during the drying cycle.
  • Page 27: Timed Programmes

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Hygiene Plus Dry hard-wearing, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen. Note: Particularly suitable for strict hy- giene requirements. Sportswear Dry self-drying sportswear made of per- formance fibres, microfibres and synthet- ics. Shirts Suitable for shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fab- rics.
  • Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Timed Program Warm Dry all types of fabric except for wool and silk. Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi-layered, thick laundry.
  • Page 29: Accessories

    Accessories en 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 48. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ2741X appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    en operation – Tie cloth belts, apron strings, Requirements etc. together or use a laundry ¡ The laundry is prepared and sor- bag. ted. – Remove curtain hooks and lead → "Laundry", Page 29 strips or use a mesh laundry ¡ The drum is empty. Open the door.
  • Page 31: Cancelling The Programme

    operation en Remove the fluff from the door. 12.6 Cancelling the pro- gramme Press Start/ Reload . Open the appliance door. Remove the laundry. → "Unloading the laundry", Page 31 12.7 Unloading the laundry Open the door. Remove the laundry from the Remove the two-part fluff filter. drum.
  • Page 32 en operation Disconnect the two-part fluff filter. Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly under warm, running water and then dry them off. Open the two fluff filters. Close the two fluff filters and put them together. Remove the fluff. Insert the two-part fluff filter. Close the door.
  • Page 33: Condensation Container

    operation en Empty the condensation container. 12.10 Condensation con- tainer Condensation forms during drying, which your appliance uses for auto- matic cleaning. By default, the con- densation is collected in the appli- ance's condensation container. Note: Operate this appliance using the water drain hose provided. If you connect the water drain hose → Page 14, you do not have to regu- larly empty the condensation con-...
  • Page 34: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. 13.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two ⁠ 3 sec. ▶ buttons for approx. 3 seconds. a The display shows ⁠ . a The controls are locked. a The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off and in the event of a...
  • Page 35: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en 14 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 14.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
  • Page 36: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    en Appliance care Remove the laundry. 14.2 Changing the basic set- tings Set the programme selector to po- sition 1. Close the appliance door. Pull out the condensation con- tainer, keeping it level. Press Iron Dry  and, at the same time, turn the programme selector to position 2.
  • Page 37: Preparing The Condensation Container For The Appliance Care Programme

    Appliance care en 15.2 Preparing the condensa- 15.3 Starting the appliance tion container for the ap- care programme pliance care programme Requirements ¡ The appliance is ready to run the Note: If the condensation is drained appliance care programme. using the drain hose, the condensa- → "Preparing the appliance for the tion container must be prepared be- appliance care programme ",...
  • Page 38 en Appliance care seconds. The note is shown re- a The appliance care programme peatedly until the basic appliance starts and an audible signal care programme has been run com- sounds. pletely. a "End"  appears on the display once the appliance care pro- Requirements gramme has ended and an aud- ¡...
  • Page 39: Preparing The Appliance For The Intensive Appliance Care Programme

    Appliance care en Insert the condensation container Requirements so that it locks into place. ¡ The appliance is ready to run the appliance care programme. → "Preparing the appliance for the appliance care programme ", Page 36. ¡ The appliance care programme has started. → "Starting the appliance care pro- gramme", Page 37 Press...
  • Page 40 en Appliance care Pour a bottle of the original appli- Pull out the condensation con- ance care product tainer horizontally and empty it. → "Accessories", Page 29 and ap- prox. 1 ½ litres of warm tap water into the condensation container. Add approx. 1 ½ litres of hot tap water into the condensation con- tainer.
  • Page 41: Ending The Intensive Appli- Ance Care Programme

    Appliance care en Pull out the condensation con- 15.7 Ending the intensive ap- tainer, keeping it level. pliance care programme Add approx. 1 ½ litres of hot tap water into the condensation con- tainer. Empty the condensation container → Page 33. Hold the full condensation con- tainer level so that no liquid spills out.
  • Page 42: Cleaning And Servicing

    QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- Note: If you do not clean the appli- home.com. ance as described, the appliance's functionality may be impaired.
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance paused, but Cooling process active. the drum is rotating. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Creasing. The load is too large. Observe the maximum load capacity of the ▶ → "Programmes", Page 26. The laundry lies in the drum for too long after drying. Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the drying programme has finished.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Childproof lock is activated. not start. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 34 ▶ You have not pressed Start/ Reload . Press Start/ Reload . ▶ No programme set. → "Setting a programme", Page 30. → "Starting the programme", Page 30. The length of the pro- The programme operation is optimised electronically.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking from Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor- ▶ the appliance. rectly. → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 The laundry is too Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric. damp. Set a timed programme for the subsequent drying.
  • Page 47: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Empty the condensation container 18 Transportation, stor- → Page 33. age and disposal Insert the condensation container → Page 33. Disconnect the appliance's mains 18.1 Preparing the appliance plug from the power supply. for transportation a The appliance is now ready to be transported.
  • Page 48: Customer Service

    en Customer Service 19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) tronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic and production number equipment - WEEE). (FD) The guideline determ- ines the framework for You can find the product number (E- the return and recycling Nr.) and the production number (FD) of used appliances as on the appliance's rating plate.
  • Page 49: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 20 Consumption values ⁠ Cottons Eco programme The actual values may deviate from (denoted by the arrow symbol) is the indicated values depending on suitable for drying cotton laundry with the type of fabric, composition of a normal dampness level, and is the laundry to be dried, residual moisture most efficient programme for drying in the fabric, set degree of dryness,...
  • Page 50: Technical Data

    en  Technical data Programme Final Load Spin Initial Pro- Energy mois- (kg) speed mois- gramm con- ture (rpm) ture e dura- sump- level level tion tion (h:min) (kWh/ cycle) Cottons + Iron Dry 12.0 1400 1:12 0.70 Cottons + Iron Dry 12.0 1000 2:07...
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