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Bosch WTN8542SMA User Manual And Installation Instructions
Bosch WTN8542SMA User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WTN8542SMA User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WTN8542SMA [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2 Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Dryness level......  23 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Changing the dryness level.. 23 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Adjusting the dryness level .. 23 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9 Programmes ......  24 1.4 Safe installation ......
  • Page 3 14.2 Starting a programme with the wool basket .....  31 14.3 Examples of how to use the wool basket ...... 32 15 Basic settings......  33 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 33 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 34 16 Cleaning and servicing ...  34 16.1 Tips on cleaning and care ..
  • Page 4 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 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 high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶...
  • Page 7 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 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 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. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
  • Page 11 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 en Installation and connection Check the appliance for visible After drying, clean the fluff filter damage. → Page 28. Open the door. a If the fluff filter is dirty, this reduces Remove any accessories from the the air flow in the appliance, ex- drum.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en Included with Description Installation loca- Requirements the appliance tion Wool basket with In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- insert stack ginal connection set from the → "Wool basket", dryer manufac- Page 31 turer when set- ting up this appli- 4.3 Requirements for the in- ance in a stallation location...
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection hose to drain away excess condens- Pull out the condensation hose ation directly into the waste water from the connecting piece. system. Notes ¡ Operate this appliance using the water drain hose provided. If you connect the water drain hose → Page 14, you do not have to regularly empty the condensation container → Page 30.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Push the water drain 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 en Installation and connection 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. All appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground.
  • Page 17 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 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 35 Fluff filter → Page 28...
  • Page 18 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Wool basket Securing foot Wool basket Insert Tab for securing in the hook 5.3 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 27...
  • Page 19 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. 1:25 Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 25 Programme end → "Buttons", Page 22...
  • Page 20 en Display Display Designation Description Condensation Empty the condensation container container → Page 30. Insert the condensation container → Page 30. Fluff filter Clean the fluff filter. Base unit → "Cleaning the fluff filter", Page 28 Clean the base unit. → "Base unit", Page 35 Drying Programme status Dryness level: Iron Programme status Dryness level: Programme status...
  • Page 21 Buttons en 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description Départ/Rajout ¡ 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 Fin dans 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. Durée progr. Multiple selection Set the programme dura- tion for timed pro-...
  • Page 23 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 Extra sec Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. that does not dry readily.
  • Page 24 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 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) AllergiePlus Dry hard-wearing, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen. Note: Particularly suitable for strict hy- giene requirements. Textiles sport Dry self-drying sportswear made of per- formance fibres, microfibres and synthet- ics. ⁠ Express 15 min Suitable for shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fab- rics.
  • Page 26 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 43. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ2041X appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 27 operation en Requirements operation 12 Basic operation ¡ The laundry is prepared and sor- ted. operation → "Laundry", Page 26 12.1 Switching on the appli- ¡ The drum is empty. ance Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum. Requirement: The appliance has been correctly installed and connec- Close the door.
  • Page 28 en operation Requirements 12.7 Adding laundry ¡ The display shows the following After the programme starts, you can after drying: "End" remove or add laundry at any time. ¡ or the display shows the following Press Départ/Rajout during operation: Open the door. Open the door.
  • Page 29 operation en Open the fluff filter. Close the fluff filter. Remove the fluff. Insert the fluff filter. Clean the fluff filter thoroughly un- Close the door. der warm, running water and then dry it off. 12.12 Condensation con- tainer Condensation forms during drying, which your appliance uses for auto- matic cleaning.
  • Page 30 en Childproof lock Emptying the condensation Inserting the condensation container container If the drying programme has finished Push the condensation container ▶ or the display shows a notification in as far as it will go. while the appliance is in operation, empty the condensation container.
  • Page 31 Wool basket en 14.2 Starting a programme 14 Wool basket with the wool basket Use the wool basket to gently dry ATTENTION! delicate fabrics, soft toys or sports If items of laundry in the wool basket shoes in a stationary position. touch the rotating drum or the ribs of Note: You can order this optional the drum, the laundry may cause ma- → "Accessories", Page 26 from our...
  • Page 32 en Wool basket Laundry item Programme Example duration in Pullover hours:minutes Thin woollen Approx. 1:20 pullover Thick woollen Approx. 1:30 - pullover 3:00 Skirt Approx. 1:00 - Sports shoes Lift the tongues 1:30 of the shoes. Trousers Approx. 1:00 - Remove the in- 1:30 soles or heel cushions.
  • Page 33 Basic settings en 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
  • Page 34 en Cleaning and servicing Basic setting Programme Value Description position changed to 10 A, the drying time and energy consumption will be higher. → "Consumption values", Page 44 15.2 Changing the basic set- 16 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Set the programme selector to po- To keep your appliance working effi- sition 1.
  • Page 35 Cleaning and servicing en Pull out the heat exchanger cover 16.2 Base unit by the handle. The base unit is the accessible area at the bottom of the appliance in which you will find the heat ex- changer. Opening the base unit Requirements ¡...
  • Page 36 en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the heat exchanger hori- Slide the heat exchanger in hori- zontally. zontally as far as it will go. Ensure that the heat exchanger is Clean the heat exchanger from all inserted with its handle pointing sides under running water and dry downwards.
  • Page 37 Cleaning and servicing en Close the lever for the heat ex- ance changes the duration of the changer. automatic programme depending on the residual moisture in the laundry. Cleaning the moisture sensor Over time, residue from limescale, detergents and care products can build up on the moisture sensor.
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting 17 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 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. → "Changing the dryness level", Page 23. ▶ → "Adjusting the dryness level", Page 23. ▶ Anti-Crease not activated. Activate the Anti-Crease function. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 21 and programme ter- Condensation tank filled. minated. → "Emptying the condensation container", Page 30. → "Inserting the condensation container", Page 30. → "Starting the programme", Page 27.
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The length of the pro- The programme operation is optimised electronically. gramme changes dur- This may change the programme duration. ing the drying cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Pumping noise. Condensation pump active. Not a fault –...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too The load is too large. damp. Observe the maximum load capacity of the ▶ → "Programmes", Page 24. After the end of the programme, warm laundry feels damper than it actually is. Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the drying programme has finished.
  • Page 42 en Transportation, storage and disposal 18.2 Disposing of old appli- 18 Transportation, stor- ance age and disposal Valuable raw materials can be re- used by recycling. 18.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation WARNING Risk of harm to health! Tip: The appliance may contain re- Children can lock themselves in the sidual water, which may drip out of it appliance, thereby putting their lives when transported.
  • Page 43 Customer Service en 19 Customer Service Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after- sales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E- Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance.
  • Page 44 en Consumption values 20 Consumption values The Coton   ⁠ Prêt à ranger pro- The actual values may deviate from gramme (denoted by the arrow sym- the indicated values depending on bol) is suitable for drying cotton laun- the type of fabric, composition of dry with a normal dampness level, laundry to be dried, residual moisture and is the most efficient programme...
  • Page 45 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) Coton  Prêt à re- 12.0 1000 01:18 / 2.08 / passer 01:02 2.03 Coton  Prêt à...
  • 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.