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- Page 1 Tumble dryer WQH246DRGB [en] User manual and installation instructions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ........... 4 8 Programmes ...... 24 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Automatic programmes... 24 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Timed programmes .... 26 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9 Accessories....... 27 1.4 Safe installation ...... - Page 3 23 Declaration of Conformity .. 48 14.3 Activating Wi-Fi on the ap- 23.1 Statement of Compliance pliance ........ 34 for Great Britain ..... 49 14.4 Installing the software up- date ........ 34 14.5 Resetting the appliance network settings .... 34 14.6 Remote start ...... 34 14.7 Intelligent programme re- commendation.......
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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. ▶...
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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.
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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.
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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 ¡ Do not exceed the programme's Remove any accessories from the maximum load capacity. Pro- drum. grammes → Page 24 Close the door. ¡ After drying, clean the fluff filter. → "Cleaning the fluff filter", 4.2 Contents of package Page 30 After unpacking all parts, check for ¡... -
Page 13: Water Outlet Hose
Installation and connection en If residual water in the appliance Against a wall freezes, this may cause damage to the appliance. Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ ance anywhere that is liable to ex- perience frost or outdoors. If the appliance is operated immedi- ately after transportation, the refriger- ant contained in the appliance may result in damage to the appliance. - Page 14 en Installation and connection Push the condensation hose into ATTENTION! When operating the appliance the holder. without the condensation hose or wa- ter outlet hose being connected properly, liquid may leak out of the connecting piece. Before operating the appliance, ▶ connect the condensation hose or water outlet hose properly to the connecting piece.
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Page 15: Aligning The Appliance
Installation and connection en Connect the appliance to the water Drainage into a Push the water drain. → Page 15 wash basin. outlet hose fully through the el- Tip: To collect condensation in the bow and secure condensation container again (e.g. if it using fixing ma- you change where the appliance is terial. - Page 16 en Installation and connection The connection details of the appli- ance can be found under Tech- nical data → Page 47. Check the mains plug is inserted properly. a The appliance is now ready for use.
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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 Buttons → Page 22 Buttons → Page 22 and dis- play → Page 19 5.3 Operating logic Some areas of the display are but- tons and respond to touch. -
Page 19: Display
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. → Page 34 If a software update is available, you can find further information in the Home Connect app. - Page 20 en Display Indicator Description ) Start, cancel or pause ¡ Lights up: The programme is running and can be can- celled or paused. ¡ Flashes: The programme can be started or continued. The dryness level is activated. → Page 32 The dryness level is activated. → Page 32 The dryness level is activated.
- Page 21 Display en Indicator Description Settings that are not available on the appliance have been set via the Home Connect app. You can find more information in the Home Connect app. Programme status: Crease-reduction function ) Programme status: Pause Programme status: Programme end Example...
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Page 22: Buttons
en Buttons 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. → Page 34 If a software update is available, you can find further information in the Home Connect app. - Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection Description Reduced Ironing ¡ 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. Speed Perfect ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter programme dura- ¡...
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Page 24: Programmes
en Programmes Button Selection Description SmartDry Activate After you have washed your laundry in the wash- ing machine, the dryer recommends a suitable programme for drying the laundry. Note: The washing ma- chine must be compat- ible with Home Connect. The washing machine and dryer must be con- nected to your home net- work and registered in... - Page 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons Dry hard-wearing, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen. Dry hard-wearing, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen. Energy-saving programme. Easy Care Dry items made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics. Mixed Load Dry items made of cotton and synthetics.
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Page 26: Timed Programmes
en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) App Select additional programmes directly via – the Home Connect app. A description of the programmes can be found in the Home Connect app. Note: Your appliance must be connected to your home network and registered in your Home Connect app. -
Page 27: Accessories
Accessories en Accessories 9 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Tip: Some accessories are available in other colours. Contact customer service. → Page 44 Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ27510 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the... -
Page 28: Laundry
en Laundry Symbol Fabrics Laundry 10 Laundry Do not tumble dry items made from silk, nylon, air- Laundry impermeable and rubber- 10.1 Preparing the laundry coated fabrics, synthetic curtains ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum. Remove all items from any pock- ▶... -
Page 29: Opening The Door
Basic operation en 11.3 Opening the door 11.5 Starting the programme Grip under the door handle and Requirements pull on the door. ¡ A programme is set. → Page 28 ¡ The door is closed. Press ▶ a The display shows the programme duration or the programme end time. -
Page 30: Put The Appliance Into Standby Mode
en Basic operation Remove the fluff from the recess. 11.9 Put the appliance into standby mode Press . ▶ 11.10 Fluff filter During drying, fluff from the laundry is collected in the fluff filter. The fluff fil- ter protects the appliance from fluff. Cleaning the fluff filter If the drying programme has finished Ensure that no fluff falls into the air... -
Page 31: Condensation Container
Basic operation en Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly 11.11 Condensation con- under warm, running water and tainer then dry them off. Condensation that forms in the appli- ance as it dries the laundry is collec- ted by default in the condensation container. -
Page 32: Dryness Level
en Dryness level Empty the condensation container. Dryness level 12 Dryness level Each automatic programme has a Dryness level specified dryness level. The dryness level defines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness Description level For multi-layered, thick laundry that does not dry readily. -
Page 33: Adjusting The Dryness Level
Childproof lock en 12.2 Adjusting the dryness 13.2 Deactivating the child- level proof lock If the laundry feels too damp after it Requirement: To deactivate the has been dried to a particular dry- childproof lock, the appliance must ness level, you can adjust the dry- be switched on. -
Page 34: Setting Up Home Connect
en Home Connect Notes 14.1 Setting up Home Con- ¡ If the Wi-Fi is activated, the display nect alternately shows "on" and the sig- nal strength of the Wi-Fi connec- Requirement: The appliance is re- tion. ceiving signals from the WLAN home ¡ To exit the Home Connect settings, network (Wi-Fi) at its installation loca- press and hold ... -
Page 35: Intelligent Programme Recommendation
Home Connect en ¡ Following a power cut. a If the appliance does not find a suitable programme, a signal tone Activating remote start sounds and the display shows "- --". Requirement: The appliance door is closed. Press Press Remote Start. ▶ 14.8 Remote diagnostics ( Remote Start) lights up and the appliance is enabled for re-... -
Page 36: Basic Settings
en Basic settings This initial registration prepares the Set the volume of the signal Home Connect functions for use and at the end of the programme: is only required when you want to A: 0 (off) to A: 4 (very loud) use the Home Connect functions for Set the volume of the signal the first time. -
Page 37: Appliance Care
Appliance care en Remove the stopper from the re- Appliance care 16 Appliance care cess in the top and insert it in the underside . The appliance offers cleaning pro- Appliance care grammes for basic and intensive ap- pliance care. To remove light dirt deposits in the appliance, you can run the basic ap- pliance care programme when the display shows "CrE "... -
Page 38: Running The Intensive Appli- Ance Care Programme
en Appliance care If you drain the condensation using a After around 3 hours, the appli- the water outlet hose, remove the ance pauses the appliance care stopper from the underside of the programme and the remaining pro- condensation container and insert gramme duration flashes on the it into the recess in the top of the display. -
Page 39: Cleaning And Servicing
Cleaning and servicing en 17.2 Condensation container Cleaning and servicing 17 Cleaning and servi- filter cing During drying, fluff from the laundry To keep your appliance working effi- Cleaning and servicing gets into the condensation. The filter ciently for a long time, it is important in the condensation container pro- to clean and maintain it carefully. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 18 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 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Not a fault. The automatic self-cleaning function rinses the appliance's heat exchanger. No action required. Note: Do not pull out the condensation container and do not interrupt the programme. The display and but- Software fault. tons do not respond. To restart the appliance, press and hold for ap- proximately 5 seconds.
- Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too Run the basic appliance care programme ▶ long. → Page 37. Humming, whirring or Not a fault. The compressor, compressor ventilation or pumping noises. condensation pump is active. No action required. The laundry is too The selected programme is unsuitable for the type of damp.
- Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. Easy Care fabrics have been dried for too long. Change or adjust the dryness level. → Page 32 ▶ The crease-reduction function is not activated. Activate the crease-reduction function. → Page 22 ▶ Water is leaking from Appliance is not correctly aligned. the appliance.
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Page 44: Transportation, Storage And Disposal
en Transportation, storage and disposal This appliance is la- Transportation, storage and disposal 19 Transportation, stor- belled in accordance age and disposal with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning Transportation, storage and disposal used electrical and elec- 19.1 Disposing of old appli- tronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic ance equipment - WEEE). -
Page 45: Product Number (E-Nr.), Production Number (Fd) And Consecutive Numbering (Z-Nr.)
Customer Service en 20.1 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: ¡... -
Page 46: Consumption Values
en Consumption values Consumption values 21 Consumption values The Eco programme is suitable for The actual values may deviate from Consumption values drying cotton laundry with a normal the indicated values depending on dampness level, and is the most effi- the type of fabric, composition of cient programme for drying damp laundry to be dried, residual moisture cotton laundry in terms of combined... -
Page 47: 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 + -1.5 3:35 1.09 1400 3:53 1.23 1400 2:22 0.65 1000 4:25 1.44 1000... -
Page 48: Information Regarding Free And Open Source Software
A detailed RED Declaration of Con- copyright holders as free or open formity can be found online at source software. www.bosch-home.com among the The applicable licence information is additional documents on the product stored on your home appliance. You can also access the applicable li- page for your appliance. - Page 49 Max. 100 mW requirements. 5-GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + A detailed Declaration of Conformity 5470–5725 MHz): max. 150 mW can be found online at www.bosch- home.co.uk among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance. UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
- Page 50 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.
- Page 52 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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