Bosch WQG1420AME User Manual And Installation Instructions
Bosch WQG1420AME User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WQG1420AME User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WQG1420AME [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 9 Accessories.......  27 1.1 General information.... 4 10 Laundry........  28 1.2 Intended use...... 4 10.1 Preparing the laundry ....  28 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Basic operation .......  28 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 16 Troubleshooting......  38 17 Transportation, storage and disposal ........  42 17.1 Disposing of old appliance ...  42 18 Customer Service....  42 18.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD).. 42 19 Consumption values....  44 20 Technical data ......  45...
  • 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 heavy 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 ▶ 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    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.
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection ¡ After drying, clean the lint screen. 4.2 Contents of package → "Cleaning the fluff filter", After unpacking all parts, check for Page 29 any damage in transit and complete- ¡ Dry the filters in the filter system of ness of the delivery. the base unit thoroughly after cleaning.
  • Page 13: Water Outlet Hose

    Installation and connection en If the appliance is operated immedi- Installation loca- Requirements ately after transportation, the refriger- tion ant contained in the appliance may In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- result in damage to the appliance. stack ginal connection Immediately after transporting the ▶...
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection container. Use the water outlet hose Pull out the condensation hose to drain away excess condensation from the connecting piece. directly into the waste water system. Note ¡ Operate this appliance using the water outlet hose provided. → "Connecting the water outlet hose", Page 14 If you connect the water outlet...
  • Page 15 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- ▶...
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    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.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    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.
  • 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 24 Programme selector → Page 28 Display → Page 19 Buttons → Page 21...
  • Page 19: Display

    Display en Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Depending on the programme status, the display shows some information in area, e.g. ⁠ . Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. 1:25 The timed programme is set.
  • Page 20 en Display Display Description ( Cupboard The dryness level is activated. Dry) → "Buttons", Page 22 Cupboard The dryness level is activated. Dry Plus) → "Buttons", Page 21 The adjusted dryness level is activated. → "Dryness level", Page 33 Anti The crease-reduction function is activated. Crease) → "Buttons", Page 22 Gentle) Gentle drying is activated for delicate fabrics.
  • Page 21: Buttons

    Buttons en Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Buttons Button Selection Description Start/Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause 3 sec. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock. ¡...
  • Page 22 en Buttons 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 33 ¡...
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection Description Ready In ¡ Programme end time ¡ Set the programme end time. ¡ Programme duration 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 24: Programmes

    en Programmes Programmes 8 Programmes You can dry your fabrics using either an automatic programme or a timed pro- Programmes gramme. 8.1 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 25: Timed Programmes

    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 25 Sportswear Dry self-drying sportswear made of per- formance fibres, microfibres and synthet- ics.
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Time Program Cold Fluff/loosen all fabric types except for wool and silk. This programme is suitable for fluffing dry laundry only. Also suitable for freshening up or airing dry clothing that has hardly been worn. Note: This programme is suitable for dry- ing using the wool basket.
  • Page 27: Accessories

    Accessories en 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 42. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ20410 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 28: Laundry

    en Laundry Order number Platform Install the appliance at a WTZPW20D raised height so that it can be easily loaded and unloaded. Turn the programme selector to a ▶ Laundry 10 Laundry programme. Laundry 11.2 Setting a programme 10.1 Preparing the laundry ATTENTION! Turn the programme selector and Objects remaining in the laundry may set the required programme.
  • Page 29: Adding Laundry

    Basic operation en a The display shows the programme 11.9 Fluff filter duration or the programme end During drying, fluff from the laundry is time. collected in the fluff filter. The fluff fil- a After the programme has ended, ter protects the appliance from fluff. the display shows: "End".
  • Page 30 en Basic operation 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. then dry them off. Open the two fluff filters.
  • Page 31: Filter System On The Base Unit

    Basic operation en Insert the two-part fluff filter. Carefully remove the filter mat from the retainers. Close the door. Ensure that you do not deform or damage the filter mat. 11.10 Filter system on the Use a soft brush to clean the heat base unit exchanger cover.
  • Page 32: Condensation Container

    en Basic operation Clean the filter mat thoroughly un- 11.11 Condensation con- der warm, running water and tainer squeeze it out by hand. Condensation that forms in the appli- ance as it dries the laundry is collec- ted by default in the condensation container.
  • Page 33: Dryness Level

    Dryness level en Empty the condensation container. Dryness Description level Cupboard For normal, single- layered laundry. Iron Dry For normal, single- layered laundry. The laundry is still slightly damp after the programme ends. To prevent creasing after drying, iron the laundry or Make sure that you insert the con- hang it up.
  • Page 34: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock Press the set drying target again to Basic settings 14 Basic settings adjust the dryness level. a The display shows "+1", "+2" or You can configure the basic settings Basic settings "+3". for your appliance to meet your needs. Childproof lock 14.1 Overview of the basic 13 Childproof lock...
  • Page 35: Cleaning And Servicing

    Cleaning and servicing en Use the programme selector to se- Open the lever for the heat ex- lect the required basic setting. changer cover. → Page 34 To change the value, press Ready In. To save the changes, switch off the appliance. Cleaning and servicing 15 Cleaning and servi- cing To keep your appliance working effi-...
  • Page 36 en Cleaning and servicing Use a soft brush to clean the heat Clean the opening with a soft, exchanger cover. damp cloth. Make sure that you remove all dirt Close the base unit → Page 36. from the seal. Closing the base unit Carefully clean the fins on the heat exchanger with a vacuum cleaner Requirement: The base unit is open.
  • Page 37: Moisture Sensor

    Cleaning and servicing en Close the maintenance flap. Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge. 15.2 Moisture sensor The moisture sensor in this appliance measures how damp the laundry is during the drying cycle. The appli- ance changes the duration of the automatic programme depending on the residual moisture in the laundry.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 16 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. ▶...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Filter system on the base unit is dirty. Clean the filter system on the base unit. → Page 31 ▶ The programme does Childproof lock is activated. not start. Deactivate the childproof lock. → Page 34 ▶ Ready In is activated. Check whether Ready In is activated.
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the damp. drying programme has finished. Spread the items of laundry for cooling. The selected dryness level is unsuitable. Change the dryness level. → Page 33 ▶...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking from The lever for the heat exchanger cover is not closed the appliance. correctly. Ensure that the lever for the heat exchanger cover ▶ is closed correctly. → Page 36 Condensation collects Not a fault. The remaining volume of condensation in the condensation may remain in the condensation container.
  • Page 42: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en Transportation, storage and disposal This appliance is la- Transportation, storage and disposal 17 Transportation, stor- belled in accordance age and disposal with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning Transportation, storage and disposal used electrical and elec- 17.1 Disposing of old appli- tronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic ance equipment - WEEE).
  • Page 43 Customer Service en Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
  • Page 44: Consumption Values

    en Consumption values Consumption values 19 Consumption values programme The actual values may deviate from Consumption values Cottons Eco (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...
  • Page 45: Technical Data

    Technical data en 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 12.0 1400 2:25 1.29 Cottons Iron 12.0 1400 1:35 0.79 Cottons Iron 12.0...
  • Page 48 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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