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Tumble dryer
WQA655A00W
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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WQA655A00W [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Dryness level......  29 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Changing the dryness level.. 29 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Adjusting the dryness level .. 29 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9 Programmes ......  30 1.4 Safe installation ......
  • Page 3 14.2 Starting a programme with 19.3 Moisture sensor.....  53 the allergen filter.... 41 19.4 Condensation container fil- 14.3 Cleaning and caring for the ter ..........  54 allergen filter...... 42 20 Troubleshooting......  55 15 Wool basket......  43 21 Transportation, storage and 15.1 Inserting the wool basket .. 43 disposal ........  60 15.2 Starting a programme with 21.1 Preparing the appliance for...
  • 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 WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en ▶ 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. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff. ▶ Do not drink or reuse the condensation water from the appli- ance. Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! If drying is interrupted early, the laundry is not cooled sufficiently and may ignite. ▶ Do not interrupt the drying programme early. ▶ 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.
  • Page 10 en Safety An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The use of non-original spare parts and non-original accessories is dangerous. ▶ Only use the manufacturer's original spare parts and original ac- cessories.
  • 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 Remove any packaging and pro- After drying, clean the fluff filter tective covers completely from the → Page 37. appliance. a If the fluff filter is dirty, this reduces → "Disposing of packaging", the air flow in the appliance, ex- Page 11 tends the programme duration and increases energy consumption.
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en Included with Description Installation loca- Requirements the appliance tion Allergen filter On the floor Place the appli- with packaging ance on a clean, level and firm → "Allergen filter", surface. Page 40 Align the appli- Water drain hose ance with connection → Page 16.
  • Page 14: Water Drain Hose

    en Installation and connection Pull out the condensation hose 4.4 Water drain hose from the connecting piece. Condensation forms during drying, which your appliance uses for auto- matic cleaning. Use the water drain hose to drain away excess condens- ation directly into the waste water system.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Push the water drain hose as far Insert the stopper into the recess as it will go into the connecting in the top. piece. Insert the condensation container Empty the condensation container → Page 39. → Page 39. Connect the appliance to the water outlet.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection 4.5 Aligning the appliance Note: You can use the Y-distrib- In order to reduce vibrations and utor → Page 34 noises, align the appliance correctly. to connect the To align the appliance, turn the ap- ▶ water drain hose pliance feet. Check that the appli- of an additional ance is level using a spirit level.
  • Page 17 Installation and connection en Unscrew the door. Lift the door out of the door ring. Turn the door ring by 180  Changing the door hinge and door insert the door into the door ring hook ⁠ . Unscrew the door hinge and the door hook.
  • Page 18: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    en Installation and connection Screw on the door hinge and the Insert the door lock on the oppos- door hook. ite side. Screw on the door lock cover. Changing the door lock Unscrew the door lock cover. Screw on the door. Remove the door lock.
  • Page 19 Installation and connection en The connection details of the appli- ance can be found under Tech- nical data → Page 61. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
  • Page 20: Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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 Maintenance flap on the base unit → Page 51 Fluff filter → Page 37...
  • Page 21: Wool Basket

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Wool basket 5.3 Allergen filter Securing foot Packaging for storage Wool basket Filter bag Insert Filter cover Tab for securing in the hook 5.4 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
  • Page 22: Operating Logic

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Programme selector → Page 35 Buttons → Page 26 Display → Page 23 5.5 Operating logic In addition to the actual functions of the buttons on the display, you can also use these buttons to select pro- gramme settings in the main menu To select the settings you require, and settings in the sub-menus.
  • Page 23: 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. 20 min Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 32 0:45h Programme end...
  • Page 24 en Display Display Designation Description 120 min Crease-reduction The crease-reduction function is activated. function → "Buttons", Page 27 Gentle drying Gentle drying is activated for delicate fab- rics. Washing machine The spin speed in rpm that is set on the spin speed washing machine is activated. Please empty Condensation Empty the condensation container...
  • Page 25 Display en Display Designation Description Pause Pause Programme status Finished, re- End of pro- Programme status move washing gramme Example...
  • Page 26: Buttons

    en Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. With the Options button, you can open the sub-menu for additional pro- gramme settings. The additional programme settings are listed in the overview for the buttons. Button Selection Description Start/Reload...
  • Page 27: Dryness Level

    Buttons en Button Selection Description Memory 1 ¡ Save Press the button for ap- prox. 3 seconds to save ¡ Adjust your customised pro- gramme settings. → "Saving the pro- gramme settings", Page 36 Briefly press the button to set customised pro- gramme settings for your programme.
  • Page 28 en Buttons Button Selection Description Finish in Up to 24 hours Set the programme end time. The programme duration is already included in the set number of hours. Once the programme has started, the pro- gramme duration is dis- played. Remote Start ¡...
  • Page 29: 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 Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. Dry Plus that does not dry readily.
  • Page 30: 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 31 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ If you dry the pillows and the pillows are not completely dry at the end of the programme, dry the pillows with a timed programme. → "Timed programmes", Page 32 Hygiene Dry hard-wearing, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen.
  • Page 32: Timed Programmes

    en Programmes 9.2 Timed programmes Timed programmes are programmes with a defined or adjustable programme duration. The programme ends once this time has elapsed, even if the laundry is still not dry, for example. Timed programmes are suitable for drying individual items of laundry or thin fabrics. Tip: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information about pro- gramme selection.
  • Page 33 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Silk Quilt Warm dry cotton blankets with silk filling 10.0 or reduce the moisture of cotton blankets with silk filling. Suitable for fabrics that are slightly damp due to the change in season or because they have been stored for a long time.
  • Page 34: Accessories

    en Accessories 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 61. Order number Connection kit with pull- To save space, stack the WTZ2742W out worktop appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth...
  • Page 35: Preparing The Laundry

    Laundry en The switch-on process takes a few 11 Laundry seconds. 12.2 Setting a programme 11.1 Preparing the laundry Turn the programme selector and ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the laundry may set the required programme. damage the laundry and the drum. → "Programmes", Page 30 Remove all items from any pock- ▶...
  • Page 36: Saving The Programme Settings

    en operation 12.4 Saving the programme 12.7 Adding laundry settings After the programme starts, you can remove or add laundry at any time. You can save your individual pro- Press Start/Reload . gramme settings as favourites. The cooling process starts auto- Requirements matically after approximately 30 ¡...
  • Page 37: Fluff Filter

    operation en Remove the two-part fluff filter. 12.11 Fluff filter During drying, fluff from the laundry is collected in the fluff filter. The fluff fil- ter protects the appliance from fluff. Cleaning the fluff filter If the drying programme has finished or the display shows a notification while the appliance is in operation, clean the fluff filter.
  • Page 38: Condensation Container

    en operation Open the two fluff filters. Close the two fluff filters and put them together. Remove the fluff. Insert the two-part fluff filter. Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly under warm, running water and Close the door. then dry them off. 12.12 Condensation con- tainer Condensation forms during drying,...
  • Page 39 operation en Empty the condensation container. Emptying the condensation container If the drying programme has finished or the display shows a notification while the appliance is in operation, empty the condensation container. Requirements ¡ The display shows the following after drying: "Finished, remove washing"...
  • Page 40: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock 14.1 Inserting the allergen fil- 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being Take the accessories out of the operated unintentionally using the packaging. controls. 13.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two Child ▶ 3 sec. buttons for ap- Lock prox.
  • Page 41: Starting A Programme With The Allergen Filter

    Allergen filter en Remove the fluff from the recess. 14.2 Starting a programme with the allergen filter Note: The allergen filter is only suit- able for airing laundry. If you want to dry your laundry, remove the allergen filter from the appliance and insert the fluff filter → Page 37 before dry- ing.
  • Page 42: Cleaning And Caring For The Allergen Filter

    en Allergen filter Pull the filter cover from the filter → "Unloading the laundry", bag. Page 36. Dispose of the filter bag with your Change the filter bag for the aller- household waste. gen filter regularly. → "Cleaning and caring for the al- lergen filter", Page 42 14.3 Cleaning and caring for the allergen filter If the filter bag is dirty, it will be less...
  • Page 43: Wool Basket

    Wool basket en Clean the filter cover under warm, 15.1 Inserting the wool bas- running water or in the dishwasher. Open the door. Make sure that the drum is empty. Insert the feet of the wool basket into the holes in the fluff filter. Do not dispose of the filter cover.
  • Page 44: The Wool Basket

    en Wool basket Requirement: The wool basket is in- Tip: Increase the programme dura- serted into the appliance. tion for thick or multi-layered items of laundry. → "Inserting the wool basket", Page 43 Start the programme → Page 36. Remove the wool basket once the Place the laundry into the wool programme has ended.
  • Page 45: Home Connect

    Start the Home Connect app and Note: You can find further information set up access for Home Connect. in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch-home.cn.
  • Page 46: Setting Up Home Connect

    en Home Connect The Home Connect app guides Note: If Wi-Fi is activated, the appli- you through the entire login pro- ance will not switch itself off automat- cess. ically. You can also use Home Connect 16.4 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the via the WeChat mini programme. appliance 16.2 Setting up Home Con- Press and hold...
  • Page 47: Data Protection

    Basic settings en Note: Please note that the Activating remote start Home Connect functions can only be Requirements utilised with the Home Connect app. ¡ The appliance is connected to your Information on data protection can be home WiFi network. retrieved in the Home Connect app. ¡...
  • Page 48: Overview Of The Basic Settings

    en Appliance care Select the required basic setting. Basic setting Description → "Overview of the basic settings", Man. network Connect the ap- Page 47 log-in. pliance to a Adjust the basic setting. WLAN home net- Press Basic Settings 3 sec. to work (Wi-Fi) call up the main menu.
  • Page 49: Preparing For Appliance Care

    Appliance care en Remove the stopper from the re- Intensive appliance care pro- ‒ cess in the top. gramme 18.3 Running the basic appli- ance care programme To remove any dirt deposits in the appliance, you can run the basic ap- pliance care programme. Notes ¡...
  • Page 50: Running The Intensive Appli- Ance Care Programme

    en Appliance care a "Finished, remove washing"  ap- Starting the intensive appliance pears on the display and a signal care programme tone sounds once the appliance Requirements care programme has ended. ¡ The appliance care programme is Pull out the condensation con- ready.
  • Page 51: Cleaning And Servicing

    Cleaning and servicing en Continuing the intensive 19 Cleaning and servi- appliance care programme cing Pour approx. 1.5 litres of hot tap water into the condensation con- To keep your appliance working effi- tainer. ciently for a long time, it is important Hold the filled condensation con- to clean and maintain it carefully.
  • Page 52 en Cleaning and servicing Open the maintenance flap. Cleaning the base unit You can remove any visible dirt in the base unit. Open the base unit → Page 51. Use a soft brush to clean the heat exchanger cover. If you place a cloth beneath the maintenance flap, you can collect the remaining water from the base unit.
  • Page 53: Moisture Sensor

    Cleaning and servicing en Clean the opening with a soft, Close the lever for the heat ex- damp cloth. changer. Slide the insert in horizontally as Close the maintenance flap. far as it will go. 19.3 Moisture sensor Close the base unit → Page 53. The moisture sensor in this appliance Closing the base unit measures how damp the laundry is...
  • Page 54: Condensation Container Filter

    en Cleaning and servicing Note: If you do not clean the appli- Empty the condensation container. ance as described, the appliance's → "Emptying the condensation functionality may be impaired. container", Page 39 Open the door. Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge. Remove the filter. 19.4 Condensation container filter During drying, fluff from the laundry...
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 20 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 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance paused, but Cooling process active. the drum is rotating. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Home Connect is not Different causes are possible. working properly. Go to www.home-connect.cn. ▶ No connection to the Wi-Fi is switched off.
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "Please empty con- Water drain hose is blocked. densate container." Rinse the water drain hose with tap water. ▶ and programme ter- The filter for the condensation tank is soiled. minated. → "Clean the filter for the condensation tank.", ▶...
  • Page 58 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too Ensure that the ambient temperature is above 15 ▶ long. °C. Insufficient air circulation at the appliance's installation location. Ventilate the appliance's installation location. ▶ The appliance's ventilation opening is blocked. Ensure that the ventilation opening of the appliance ▶...
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too After the end of the programme, warm laundry feels damp. damper than it actually is. Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the drying programme has finished. Spread the items of laundry for cooling. Unsuitable dryness level set.
  • Page 60: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Empty the condensation container 21 Transportation, stor- → Page 39. age and disposal Insert the condensation container → Page 39. Disconnect the appliance's mains 21.1 Preparing the appliance plug from the power supply. for transportation a The appliance is now ready to be transported.
  • Page 61: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Information about current disposal ¡ On the rear of the appliance. methods are available from your Make a note of your appliance's de- specialist dealer or local authority. tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again This appliance is la- quickly.
  • Page 62 en Applicable standard Safety – Part 1: GB 17625.1 Electromagnetic General require- compatibility – ments Limits – Limits for harmonic cur- GB 4343.1 Electromagnetic rent emissions compatibility re- (equipment input quirements for current ≤16 A household appli- per phase) ances, electric tools and similar GB 4706.20 Safety of house-...
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