Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ........... 4 8 Programmes ...... 25 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Automatic programmes... 25 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Timed programmes .... 26 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9 Accessories....... 28 1.4 Safe installation ......
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15 Wool basket...... 35 20 Troubleshooting...... 45 15.1 Inserting the wool basket .. 35 21 Transportation, storage and 15.2 Starting a programme with disposal ........ 49 the wool basket ..... 36 21.1 Disposing of old appliance ... 49 15.3 Examples of how to use the wool basket ......
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. ¡...
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. The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical in- ▶...
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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 heavy weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. Do not lift the appliance on your own.
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.
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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.
Safety en Rinse the laundry thoroughly with warm water and detergent be- ▶ fore drying it in the machine. Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have been used ▶ to clean the laundry beforehand. WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! If drying is interrupted early, the laundry is not cooled sufficiently and may ignite.
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en Safety An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. Before cleaning, pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse in ▶ the fuse box. 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.
Preventing material damage en Foam and foam rubber may deform Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material or melt during the drying process. Do not dry laundry that contains damage ▶ foam or foam rubber. Unsuitable cleaning products may Preventing material damage ATTENTION! damage the surfaces of the appli- The functionality of the appliance ance.
en Installation and connection Spin the laundry in the washing ma- Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- chine before drying. nection a Damper laundry extends the pro- gramme duration and increases Installation and connection energy consumption. 4.1 Unpacking the appliance Observe the programme's maximum ATTENTION! load capacity.
Installation and connection en Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation loca- Requirements tion before operating the appli- tion ance. On the floor Place the appli- → "Accessories", Page 28 ance on a clean, level and firm The delivery consists of the following: surface.
en Installation and connection Pull out the condensation hose 4.4 Water outlet hose from the connecting piece. Condensation that forms in the appli- ance as it dries the laundry is collec- ted by default in the condensation container. Use the water outlet hose to drain away excess condensation directly into the waste water system.
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Installation and connection en Push the water outlet hose as far Water outlet connection types as it will go into the connecting ATTENTION! piece. In the event of a blocked or covered outlet, accumulated wastewater can flow back into the appliance. Before operating the appliance, en- ▶...
en Installation and connection bow and secure it using fixing ma- terial. Secure the elbow to the gully. 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.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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.
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 25 Programme selector → Page 29 Buttons → Page 21 and dis- play → Page 19 5.3 Operating logic ATTENTION! Pressing on the display with force may cause damage.
Display en Display 6 Display The display shows the current set- Display tings, options or relevant information. Depending on the programme status, the display shows some information in area, e.g. . Note: Additional functions may be available as a result of software updates. → "Installing the software update", Page 38 If a software update is available, you can find further information in the Home Connect app.
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en Display Indicator Description Fill the water tank for the crease-removal function. → "Filling the water tank", Page 35 The cooling process cools the laundry independently of the programme status for a few minutes while the drum is rotating, in order to avoid damage to the laundry. The cooling process can be cancelled by opening the door.
Buttons en Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Buttons Note: Additional functions may be available as a result of software updates. → "Installing the software update", Page 38 If a software update is available, you can find further information in the Home Connect app.
en Buttons Button Selection Description Multiple selection → "Basic settings", Page 40 Saving Press the button for ap- ¡ prox. 3 seconds to save Setting ¡ your customised pro- gram settings. → "Saving the pro- gramme settings", Page 29 If you briefly press the button, you can set cus- tomised program set- tings for your program.
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Buttons en Button Selection Description Activate Adjust the set pro- ¡ gramme with crease-re- Deactivate ¡ moval function STEAM ASSIST. Observe the programme description. → "Programmes", Page 25 Suitable for dry suits or skirts that have not been worn for long or at all and that are labelled "Dry clean only".
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en Buttons Button Selection Description Activate Activate or deactivate ¡ gentle drying. Deactivate ¡ The temperature is re- duced for delicate fab- rics, e.g. polyacrylic or elastane. The programme duration is extended. Up to 24 hours Set the programme end time. The programme duration is already included in the set number of hours.
Programmes en Note: Additional functions may be Programmes 8 Programmes available as a result of software up- dates. You can dry your fabrics using either Programmes → "Installing the software update", an automatic programme or a timed Page 38 programme. If a software update is available, you can find further information in the Home Connect app.
en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) SHIRTS/ BLOUSES Suitable for shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fab- rics. Note: For optimal drying results, dry a maximum of 5 shirts or 5 blouses at the same time. Once the laundry is dry, iron it or hang it up.
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) WOOL IN BASKET Dry items made of wool or containing One item wool. of laundry Note: Dry these items only using the wool basket. → "Wool basket", Page 35 TIMED PROGR. Dry all types of fabric except for wool and WARM ...
en Accessories Accessories 9 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 49. Order number Connection kit with pull- To save space, stack the WA027500 out worktop appliance on a suitable washing machine of the...
Laundry en The switch-on process takes a few Laundry 10 Laundry seconds. Note: The lighting for the drum goes Laundry out automatically. 10.1 Preparing the laundry 11.2 Setting a programme ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum. Turn the programme selector and Remove all items from any pock- set the required programme.
en Basic operation Ensure that there is no laundry Remove the laundry from the trapped in the door. drum. 11.5 Starting the programme 11.9 Put the appliance into standby mode Requirement: A programme is set. → Page 29 Press . ▶ Press ▶ 11.10 Fluff filter The display shows the programme duration or the programme end During drying, fluff from the laundry is time.
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Basic operation en Remove the two-part fluff filter. Open the two fluff filters. Remove the fluff from the recess. Remove the fluff. Ensure that no fluff falls into the air Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly channel. under warm, running water and Disconnect the two-part fluff filter.
en Basic operation Close the two fluff filters and put Emptying the condensation them together. 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 ¡...
Dryness level en Inserting the condensation 12.1 Changing the dryness container level Push the condensation container ▶ For some automatic programmes, in as far as it will go. you can change the dryness level so that your laundry will be drier or more damp.
en Childproof lock Do not use a programme with the Childproof lock 13 Childproof lock crease-removal function for the following fabrics: Secure your appliance against being Childproof lock Wool, leather and viscose ¡ operated unintentionally using the Fabrics with parts made from ¡...
Wool basket en Add approx. 180 ml cold mains 14.2 Filling the water tank water through the front opening, Your appliance removes the creases using the water jug provided. from rarely worn clothing using cold mains water. If the display shows a notification while the appliance is in operation, fill the water tank.
en Wool basket Insert the feet of the wool basket Place the laundry into the wool into the holes from the door open- basket, either directly or using the ing. insert. → Page 37 Insert the tab on the front of the Close the door. wool basket into the upper hooks.
Home Connect en Remove the wool basket once the Example programme has ended. Sports shoes Lift the tongues of the shoes. 15.3 Examples of how to use Remove the in- the wool basket soles or heel cushions. ATTENTION! Place a rolled-up If items of laundry in the wool basket hand towel in the touch the rotating drum or the ribs of wool basket to...
en Home Connect Home Connect services in your coun- 16.3 Activating Wi-Fi on the try. You can find information about appliance this at: www.home-connect.com. Press and hold for approx. The Home Connect app guides you 3 seconds. through the entire login process. Fol- Press repeatedly until the dis- low the instructions in the Home Con- play shows "oFF".
Home Connect en In the event of a malfunction, in- 16.8 Intelligent programme stallation may take up to recommendation 40 minutes. Do not reset the net- work settings or the appliance to When you activate the intelligent pro- the factory settings. gramme recommendation, your appli- ance recommends a suitable pro- 16.6 Resetting the appliance gramme for drying the laundry once...
en Basic settings visit the service/support section of 17.1 Overview of the basic your local website: www.home-con- settings nect.com. Note: Additional functions may be 16.10 Data protection available as a result of software up- dates. Please see the information on data → "Installing the software update", protection.
Appliance care en Preparing the condensation 17.2 Changing the basic set- container for the appliance care tings programme To call up the basic settings, press If you drain the condensation from the appliance using the drain hose, prepare the condensation container Use the programme selector to se- before running the appliance care lect the required basic setting.
en Appliance care ation container and insert it into 18.3 Running the basic appli- the recess in the top of the con- ance care programme densation container. → Page 41 To remove light dirt deposits in the Insert the condensation container appliance, you can run the basic ap- so that it locks into place.
Cleaning and servicing en The appliance care programme Cleaning and servicing 19 Cleaning and servi- starts and a signal tone sounds. After around 3 hours, the appli- cing ance pauses the appliance care programme and the remaining pro- To keep your appliance working effi- Cleaning and servicing gramme duration flashes on the ciently for a long time, it is important...
en Cleaning and servicing Insert the condensation container. 19.3 Condensation container → Page 33 filter 19.2 Moisture sensor During drying, fluff from the laundry gets into the condensation. The filter The moisture sensor in this appliance in the condensation container pro- measures how damp the laundry is tects the appliance from fluff.
Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 20 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water tank for the crease-removal function is empty. Fill the water tank. → Page 35 ▶ The display and but- Software fault. tons do not respond. To restart the appliance, press and hold for ap- ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too Heat exchanger is soiled. long. Run the basic appliance care programme ▶ → Page 41. The crease-removal A low ambient temperature extends the duration of the function takes too crease-removal function. long. No action required.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. 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. Spread the items of laundry for cooling. Easy Care fabrics have been dried for too long. Change or adjust the dryness level.
Transportation, storage and disposal en This appliance is la- Transportation, storage and disposal 21 Transportation, stor- belled in accordance age and disposal with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning Transportation, storage and disposal used electrical and elec- 21.1 Disposing of old appli- tronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic ance equipment - WEEE).
en Customer Service 22.1 Product number (E-Nr.), production number (FD) and consecutive num- bering (Z-Nr.) You can find the product number (E- Nr.), the production number (FD) and the consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) on the appliance's rating plate. Depending on the model, the rating plate is located: On the inside of the door.
Consumption values en Consumption values 23 Consumption values The COTTONS ECO programme The actual values may deviate from Consumption values (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...
Power consump- Standby A detailed RED Declaration of Con- ¡ tion mode: 0.30 W formity can be found online at Left-on mode: www.gaggenau.com among the addi- ¡ 0.30 W tional documents on the product page for your appliance. Ambient temper- Minimum: ¡...
Connectable Products) Regulations This statement of compliance is pre- 2023 can be found online at pared by the manufacturer. www.gaggenau.com/gb/ among the The manufacturer, BSH Hausgeräte additional documents on the product GmbH deems that it has complied page for your appliance.
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en Declaration of Conformity Support period BSH Hausgeräte GmbH will provide security updates that are necessary to maintain the main functions free of charge until at least 28/02/2034.
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BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Valid within Great Britain: Carl-Wery-Straße 34 Imported to Great Britain by 81739 München, GERMANY BSH Home Appliances Ltd. www.gaggenau.com Grand Union House Old Wolverton Road Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5PT United Kingdom...
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