For more information, please refer to the Digital User Guide. Table of contents 1 Safety........4 8 Programs ......25 1.1 General instructions .... 4 8.1 Automatic programs ..25 1.2 Intended use of the 8.2 Time programs....... 27 device ..........4 9 Accessories........
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22 Technical data....49 14.3 Activating Wi-Fi on the device........35 23 Declaration of Conformity..49 14.4 Disabling Wi-Fi on the device ........35 14.5 Installing Software Update ... 35 14.6 Resetting the Device's Network Settings ....36 14.7 Remote start....... 36 14.8 Intelligent program recommendation .........
Safety 1 Safety Please observe the following safety precautions. 1.1 General instructions ¡Please read these instructions carefully. ¡Keep the instructions for use and product information for future reference. for use or for subsequent owners. ¡Do not connect the device in case of transport damage. 1.2 Intended use of the device Use the appliance only: ¡to dry-clean textiles that are suitable for the dryer and have been washed with water...
Safety 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Unskilled installations are dangerous. ▶ Connect and use the appliance only in accordance with the information on the type plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to an alternating current power supply only via a properly installed socket with earthing contact.
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Safety ▶ Use only adapters and power cords approved by the manufacturer. ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer power cord is not available, contact an electrical specialist to adjust the home installation. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The heavy weight of the device may cause injuries when lifting it.
Safety Incorrectly laid hoses and power supply cables pose a tripping hazard. ▶ Lay the hoses and connection cables in such a way that they cannot be tripped over. If the appliance is moved by protruding parts, such as the loading door, the parts may break off.
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Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of health hazard! Children could lock themselves in the appliance and endanger their lives. ▶ Do not install the appliance behind a door that blocks or prevents the appliance door from opening. ▶ On old appliances, unplug the power cord from the socket, then cut through the power cord and damage the appliance door lock in such a way that the appliance door no longer closes.
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Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! The refrigerant R290 in this appliance is environmentally friendly but flammable and can ignite on contact with open flames or ignition sources. ▶ Keep open flames and other ignition sources away from the hold device. WARNING ‒...
Safety Sitting or leaning on the open door may cause the appliance to tip over. ▶ Do not sit or lean on the appliance door. ▶ Do not place any objects on the appliance door. Reaching into the rotating drum can cause injury to the hands. ▶...
Avoid material damage Foam or foam rubber can deform or Material damage is avoid material damage melt when drying. avoid Do not dry laundry containing ▶ foam or foam rubber. Avoid material damage Unsuitable cleaning agents may Incorrect dosage of fabric softeners, damage the surfaces of the appliance.
Setup and connection Completely remove all packaging ¡The maximum setting for each drying cycle load quantity of the programs. materials and protection from the Programs device. → Page 25 → "Disposal of packaging", Page ¡Maximum load capacity of the programs. Programs Check the device for visible damage.
Setup and connection Transport the appliance upright. ▶ Depot To demand Freezing residual water in the In a wash- The device al- appliance can damage the appliance. loan with the drying column original connection Do not place or use the appliance ▶...
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Setup and connection Use the water drain hose to direct excess Remove the condensation water hose condensation water directly into the from the connection. waste water. Remark ¡Use this appliance with the following supplied water drain hose. → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 If you connect the water drain hose, you do not have to empty the condensation...
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Setup and connection Slide the water drain hose onto Connection types for water drainage the connection as far as it will go. A clogged or blocked drain can allow accumulated waste water to flow back into the appliance. Before using the appliance, ensure ▶...
Setup and connection Drain in a The water drain- feed hose com- ditch. pleat through the slide curve and with the be- establishment material to secure eel. The bend at the attach gutter. 4.5 Setting the appliance To reduce noise and vibration, position the appliance horizontally.
Getting to know your device 5 Getting to know your device to know your device Getting to know your device 5.1 Device Here you will find an overview of the parts of your device. Depending on the device type, details in the image may differ, e.g.
Getting to know your device 5.2 Control panel You can use the control panel to set all the functions of your device and obtain information about its operating status. Programs → Page 25 Buttons → Page 22 Keys → Page 22 and display → Page 19 5.3 Operating logic Some areas of the display are keys...
Display Display isplay isplay on the display you will see the current in- set values, options or instruction texts. Depending on the program status, the display shows some indications in the area , e.g. . Remark:Software updates may make additional features available. →...
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Display Description Indication Start, cancel or pause ¡lit: the program is running and can be aborted know or paused. ¡flashing: the program can be started or resumed. The drying goal is activated. → Page 33 The drying goal is activated. → Page 33 The drying goal is activated.
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Display Description Indication ¡lit: the device is connected to the home network via Wi-Fi bonds. ¡flashing: the device is trying to connect via WiFi connect to the home network. → "Home Connect ", Page 34 Remote start is activated. → Page 24 ( Start Wifi/ Departure Wifi) Settings that are not available on the device are set via...
Buttons Buttons studs Here you will find an overview of the buttons and their setting options. studs Remark:Software updates may make additional features available. → "Install software update", Page 35 If a software update is available, you will find more information in the Home Connect app.
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Buttons Knob Description Choice Favorite ¡Save If you press the button for approx. 3 seconds, ¡Set up you save your individual program settings. → ""Save program settings", Page 29 Pressing the button briefly will set your program with individual program settings ¡...
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Buttons Knob Description Choice ¡Program End Time ¡The program end- Ready in/Fin dance record time. ¡Program duration The program duration is already included in the set number of hours. After the start of the program, the program duration display datum. ¡The program duration for time programs set up.
Programs Remark:Software updates may make Programs programs additional features available. → "Install software update", Y OU programs can you wash your textiles either with a car- automatic program or a time Page 35 program drying. If a software update is available, you will find more information in the Home Connect app.
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Programs Program Description Maximum loading (kg) ¡To distribute the filling and absorb moisture To remove build-up, shake the textiles after the end of the programme. ¡When you dry pillows and the pillow- If the pillow is not completely dry after the end of the programme, dry it using a time programme.
Programs 8.2 Time programs Time programs are programs with a fixed or adjustable program duration. The program ends after the time has elapsed, even if the laundry is not yet dry, for example. Time programs are suitable for drying individual items of laundry or thin textiles.
Accessories Accessories accessories use only original accessories. accessories These are tailored to the device. Tip:Some accessories are available in other colours. Please contact the service department. → Page 46 Usage Order number Device space-saving WTZ27510 Connection set run on a suitable washing machine of the same the manufacturer and set up with the same width and...
Laundry The power-on process takes a few 0 Laundry ashes seconds. Laundry 11.2 Setting the program 10.1 Preparing laundry Turn the program selector to the Objects left in the laundry can desired program. → "Programs", Page 25 damage the laundry and the drum. aThe display shows the program Before use, remove all objects from ▶...
The Operation in essence Make sure that no small pieces of 11.4 Opening the door laundry are caught in the door. Reach under the door and pull the door. 11.6 Starting the program Requirement:A program has been set. → Page 29 Press .
The Operation in essence Remove the two-piece lint filter. 11.9 Removing laundry Open the door. → Page 30 Remove the laundry from the drum. 11.10 Device in sleep mode (standby mode) to make Press . ▶ 11.11 Lint filter Remove the lint from the recess. During drying, the lint from the laundry is collected in the lint filter.
The Operation in essence Open both lint filters. Close both lint filters and insert them into each other. Remove the lint. Installing the two-part lint filter. Clean both lint filters thoroughly with running, warm water and dry them. Close the door. 11.12 Condensate tank During drying, condensation water is created which your appliance collects in...
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Dry goal Slide in the condensation Emptying the condensation water tank water tank When the drying programme has finished or if the display shows a Slide in the condensate tank as far ▶ message during use, empty the as it will go. condensation water tank.
Child lock 12.1 Change drying target 3 Child lock inner lock For some automatic programs, you Protect your device against inner lock can change the dryness level to make unwanted operation via the controls. your laundry even drier or damper. Set an automatic program.
Home Connect The Home Connect app will guide you 14.3 Activating Wi-Fi on the through the entire registration device process. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app to make the Approx. 3 seconds on Start Wifi/ settings. Depart Wifito press. So often on Start Wifi/ Depart Wifi Tip:Also follow the instructions in press until the display shows...
Home Connect aDuring installation, the operating 14.8 Intelligent program panel partially blocked. recommendation If you activate the intelligent programme aIn the event of a malfunction, the installation may 40 minutes. Do not reset the recommendation, your appliance will network settings or the device to recommend a suitable programme for factory defaults.
Basic settings remote diagnosis is available in the Data protection information can be country where you are using the accessed in the Home Connect app. device. Tip:Further information as well as information on the availability of 5 Basic settings remote diagnosis in your country can b asic settings be found in the service/support...
Device Care To set the volume of the signal 6 Device care appliance care when selecting keys: the device offers cleaning pro- appliance care b: 0 (off) to b: 4 (very loud) grams, for easy and intensive cleaning To set the brightness of the of the appliance.
Device Care 16.2 Calling up device care Slide the condensation water tank into the appliance until it locks into place. Requirement:The device care is Press . prepared. → Page 38 aThe device care starts and there a signal sounds. Press . aAfter completing the device re- The power-on process takes a few care the display shows "End"...
Cleaning and maintenance Start intensive device care Slide the condensation water tank into the appliance until it locks into place. Requirements Press . ¡The device care is pre-prepared ready. → Page 38 aThe device care is re- ¡The appliance care has been called barrel.
Cleaning and maintenance the residual moisture of the laundry 17.2 Condensate tank filter changes the duration of the automatic programme. During drying, lint from the laundry Cleaning the humidity sensor ends up in the condensation water. Over time, residues of limescale, The filter in the condensation water detergents and maintenance tank protects the appliance from lint.
Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting troubleshooting You can fix minor faults in the device yourself. Before you do this, consult troubleshooting contact customer service for information on troubleshooting. This will help you avoid unnecessary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Unskilled repairs are dangerous.
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Troubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Storage No fault. Automatic self-cleaning rinses the heat exchanger of the appliance. No action required. Remark:Do not remove the condensation water tank and do not cancel the program. Display and buttons Software error. Press for about 5 seconds to restart the device. do not respond.
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Troubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Storage The appliance's ventilation opening is blocked. Drying time is too long. Make sure that the ventilation opening of the ▶ appliance is kept clear. Heat exchanger is contaminated. Perform basic device care. ▶ → Page 38 Humming, buzzing- No fault.
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Troubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Storage The laundry remains in the drum for too long after drying. Wrinkle formation. Remove the laundry from the drum immediately after drying. Spread the items out to let them cool. Easy care textiles were dried for too long. Change the drying goal or adjust the drying goal.
Transport, storage and disposal You can obtain information about 9 Transport, on- current disposal methods from your t ransport, store dispose hit and run dealer and your municipal or district council office. Transport, storage disposal This appliance is marked 19.1 Disposal of your old in accordance with appliance ming with the European...
Service department 20.1 Product number (E-No.), production number (FD) and serial number (Z-No.) The product number (E-No.), the production number (FD) and the serial number (Z-No.) can be found on the type plate of the appliance. Depending on the model, the type plate is located: ¡on the inside of the door.
Consumption values consumption values 1 Consumption values and programEcois suitable for The actual values may differ from the consumption values drying cotton laundry at normal stated values depending on the type humidity and in terms of energy of textile, the composition of the consumption the most efficient for laundry to be dried, residual moisture drying wet cotton laundry.
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A detailed RED declaration of max. 100 mW conformity can be found on the 5 GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + Internet at www.bosch-home.com on 5470–5725 MHz): max. 150 mW the product page of your appliance in the additional documents. UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (WiFi): For indoor use only.
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