Bosch WTX8HKI9SN User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WTX8HKI9SN User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WTX8HKI9SN [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 .......    25 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Automatic programmes.... 25 1.2 Intended use....... 4 9.2 Timed programmes .... 26 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 10 Accessories......   28 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11 Laundry........
  • Page 3 15.2 Connecting the appliance 18.4 Moisture sensor...... 48 to a WLAN home network 18.5 Condensation container fil- (Wi-Fi) without WPS func- ter ........... 49 tion.......... 36 19 Troubleshooting.......    50 15.3 Connecting the appliance to the Home Connect app.. 37 20 Transportation, storage and 15.4 Activating Wi-Fi on the ap- disposal ........
  • 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 Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper 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 ▶ 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 Do not use hard scouring pads or ▶ 2 Preventing material cleaning sponges. Clean the appliance with nothing damage ▶ but water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove all detergent residue, Follow these instructions to avoid ma- ▶ spray residue or other residues im- terial damage and damage to the ap- mediately if they come into contact...
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection Observe the programme's maximum 4 Installation and con- load capacity. nection → "Programmes", Page 25 a If the maximum load is exceeded, this extends the programme dura- 4.1 Unpacking the appliance tion and increases energy con- sumption. ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the drum that Dry the filters in the filter system of are not designed for operation with the base unit → Page 30 thoroughly...
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en Replace the accessories in ques- If the appliance is operated immedi- ▶ tion before operating the appli- ately after transportation, the refriger- ance. ant contained in the appliance may → "Accessories", Page 28 result in damage to the appliance. Immediately after transporting the ▶...
  • Page 14: Water Drain Hose

    en Installation and connection hose to drain away excess condens- Installation loca- Requirements ation directly into the waste water tion system. In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- Notes stack ginal connection ¡ Operate this appliance using the set from the water drain hose provided.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Pull out the condensation hose Push the water drain hose as far from the connecting piece. as it will go into the connecting piece. The condensation hose is connec- ted to the connecting piece at the Empty the condensation container factory.
  • Page 16 en Installation and connection Insert the stopper into the recess Note: You can in the top. use the Y-distrib- utor → Page 28 to connect the water drain hose of an additional appliance, such as a washing machine, to the same siphon out- let. Drainage into a Push the water wash basin.
  • Page 17: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en 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 18 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. Air inlet Door Maintenance flap on the base Condensation container...
  • Page 19: Familiarising Yourself With

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 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 25 Programme selector → Page 29 Buttons → Page 22 Display → Page 20...
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 26 "Ready in"...
  • Page 21 Display en Display Designation Description Basic appliance Run the basic appliance care programme. care programme → "Running the basic appliance care pro- gramme on the appliance", Page 41 Water tank Fill the water tank → Page 34 for the crease-removal function. Cooling process The laundry is cooled while the drum is rotating, in order to avoid damage to the laundry.
  • Page 22 en Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description ⁠ ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause (mains switch) ¡ Switch on Switch the appliance on or off. ¡...
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection Description ⁠ 120' ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the crease-reduction func- ¡ Deactivate tion. Once the programme has ended, the drum moves the laundry at regular intervals for 120 minutes to prevent creasing. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate gentle drying.
  • Page 24: Changing The Dryness Level

    en Dryness level 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 Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. that does not dry readily. Normal, single-layered The laundry is dry.
  • Page 25: Programmes

    Programmes en 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 26: Timed Programmes

    en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ⁠ Smart Dry After you have washed your laundry in the – washing machine, the dryer will recom- mend a suitable programme for drying your laundry. Note: The washing machine must be Home Connect-capable. The washing machine and dryer must be connected to your home network and re- gistered in your Home Connect app.
  • Page 27 Programmes en Timed program Description Max. load (kg) 5 Shirts Reduce creasing and air-borne odours on 2 to 5 shirts and blouses that have been worn items of once. laundry → "Crease-removal function", Page 33 Notes ¡ Remove the laundry immediately after the programme has ended to prevent creasing.
  • Page 28 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 57. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ27410 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 29: Preparing The Laundry

    QR code in the table of scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- contents or on www.bosch- home.com. home.com. 11.1 Preparing the laundry 12.1 Switching on the appli-...
  • Page 30: Loading Laundry

    en operation 12.4 Loading laundry 12.7 Cancelling the pro- gramme Note: To prevent creasing, take note of the maximum load for the Press ⁠ . → "Programmes", Page 25. The cooling process starts auto- Requirement: The laundry is pre- matically after approx. 30 seconds pared. and cools down the laundry while → "Laundry", Page 29 the drum is rotating.
  • Page 31 operation en Requirement: The display shows the Pull the fluff collector out horizont- following during operation: ally. Open the base unit → Page 46. Remove the fluff. The fluff collector may contain con- densation, which may drip out of it when you pull it out. Make sure that you remove all dirt Open the fluff collector and re- from the seal.
  • Page 32: Condensation Container

    en operation Clean the filter thoroughly under Close the base unit → Page 47. running water and then dry it off. 12.11 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.
  • Page 33: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en Empty the condensation container. 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 sek. ▶ buttons for approx. 3 seconds. a The controls are locked. a The childproof lock remains active Check the condensation container even after the appliance has been...
  • Page 34: Filling The Water Tank

    en Crease-removal function Do not use a programme with the 14.2 Filling the water tank crease-removal function for the Your appliance removes the creases following fabrics: from rarely worn clothing using cold ¡ Wool, leather and viscose drinking water. If the display shows a ¡...
  • Page 35 Home Connect app, ad- just its basic settings and monitor its operating status. Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com.
  • Page 36: Homeconnect

    en Home Connect 15.1 Connecting the appli- 15.2 Connecting the appli- ance to a WLAN home ance to a WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) with network (Wi-Fi) without WPS function WPS function If your router does not have a WPS Requirements ¡ Your router has a WPS function. function, you can connect the appli- ance to your WLAN home network ¡...
  • Page 37: Connecting The Appliance To The Home Connect App

    Home Connect en In the Home Connect app, enter 15.4 Activating Wi-Fi on the the network name (SSID) and appliance password (key) for your home net- work. Note: When Wi-Fi is activated, the en- Carry out the steps in the ergy consumption increases in com- Home Connect app to connect the parison to the values specified in the appliance.
  • Page 38: Remote Start

    en Home Connect a If End is shown on the display, the 15.8 Intelligent programme network settings are reset. recommendation 15.7 Remote start After you have washed your laundry in the washing machine, the dryer will Enable the appliance for remote start recommend a suitable programme via the Home Connect app.
  • Page 39: Remote Diagnostics

    QR code in the table of Tip: For further information and de- contents or on www.bosch- tails about the availability of Remote home.com. Diagnostics in your country, please visit the service/support section of your local website: www.home-con-...
  • Page 40: Preparing The Condensation Container For The Appliance Care Programme

    en Appliance care Pull out the condensation con- Remove the stopper from the re- tainer, keeping it level. cess in the condensation con- tainer. Empty the condensation container → Page 32. Insert the plug from below. a The condensation container is 17.2 Preparing the condensa- ready for the appliance care pro- gramme.
  • Page 41: Starting The Appliance Care Programme

    Appliance care en 17.3 Starting the appliance 17.4 Running the basic appli- care programme ance care programme on the appliance Requirements ¡ The appliance is ready to run the To remove any light soiling, you can appliance care programme. run a basic appliance care pro- → "Preparing the appliance for the gramme.
  • Page 42 en Appliance care Insert the condensation container Empty the condensation container so that it locks into place. → Page 32. Press ⁠ . Insert the condensation container so that it locks into place. a The appliance care programme starts and an audible signal sounds.
  • Page 43: Preparing The Appliance For The Intensive Appliance Care Programme

    Appliance care en 17.5 Preparing the appliance 17.6 Running the intensive for the intensive appli- appliance care pro- ance care programme gramme If the appliance is not used for more Pull out the condensation con- than one month, stubborn dirt or tainer horizontally and empty it. odours may occur.
  • Page 44 en Appliance care Insert the condensation container Add approx. 1 ½ litres of hot tap so that it locks into place. water into the condensation con- tainer. Press ⁠ . The appliance care pro- Hold the full condensation con- gramme starts and an audible sig- tainer level so that no liquid spills nal sounds.
  • Page 45: Ending The Intensive Appli- Ance Care Programme

    Appliance care en Pull out the condensation con- 17.7 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 32. Hold the full condensation con- tainer level so that no liquid spills out.
  • Page 46: Cleaning And Servicing

    Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. 18.1 Tips on cleaning and If you place a cloth beneath the...
  • Page 47 Cleaning and servicing en Pull out the heat exchanger cover Insert the heat exchanger cover by by the handle. the handle. Close the lever for the heat ex- Cleaning the base unit changer. You can remove any visible dirt in the base unit.
  • Page 48: Water Tank Filter

    en Cleaning and servicing ance changes the duration of the 18.3 Water tank filter automatic programme depending on The filter in the water tank protects the residual moisture in the laundry. the appliance from dirt and contamin- Cleaning the moisture sensor ants. Over time, residue from limescale, Cleaning the water tank filter detergents and care products can...
  • Page 49: Condensation Container Filter

    Cleaning and servicing en Slide in the filter as far as it will go. 18.5 Condensation container filter During drying, fluff from the laundry gets into the condensation. The filter in the condensation container pro- tects the appliance from fluff. Clean the filter for the condensation tank.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 19 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 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not There has been a power cut. working. Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶ appliances are working. Appliance paused, but Cooling process active. the drum is rotating. Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting and programme ter- Ensure that the water drain hose is not kinked or minated. trapped. Route the water drain hose without kinks. Water drain hose is not connected correctly. Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor- ▶...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Buzzing noise. Compressor ventilation active. Not a fault – normal operating noise. ▶ The drying time is too The base unit's filter is soiled. long. → "Cleaning the filter system on the base unit", ▶ Page 30 The ambient temperature is greater than 30 °C.
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too Ensure that the ambient temperature is above 16 ▶ long. °C or start the next drying process within 2 hours. → " Technical data", Page 59 Remote start is activated and the ambient temperature is lower than 16 °C.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water overflows when The water tank has been filled. filling the water tank. Note: The overflowing water is harmless. Do not pour any more water into the water tank. ▶ The water tank filter is soiled. → "Cleaning the water tank filter", Page 48.
  • Page 56: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Secure the water drain hose on the 20 Transportation, stor- appliance against unintentional loosening. age and disposal Ensure that you do not bend the You can find out here how to prepare water drain hose. your appliance for transportation and Empty the condensation container storage.
  • Page 57: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Unplug the appliance from the Detailed information on the warranty mains. period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after- Cut through the power cord. sales service, your retailer or on our Dispose of the appliance in an en- website.
  • Page 58 en Consumption values 22 Consumption values The programme The actual values may deviate from ⁠ Cotton +   the indicated values depending on (denoted by the arrow symbol) is the type of fabric, composition of suitable for drying cotton laundry with laundry to be dried, residual moisture a normal dampness level, and is the in the fabric, set degree of dryness, most efficient programme for drying...
  • Page 59: Technical Data

    Depending on the appliance spe- A detailed Declaration of Conformity cifications can be found online at www.bosch- This product contains light sources home.co.uk among the additional from energy efficiency class F. These documents on the product page for light sources are available as a spare your appliance.
  • Page 60 en Declaration of Conformity UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
  • Page 64 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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