Bosch WTW84160GB Installation Instructions, Instructions for Use, Programme Table Instruction Manual

Intended use
Your new dryer
Congratulations - you have chosen to buy a modern, high-quality For domestic use only.
Bosch domestic appliance.
Only to be used for drying fabrics that have been
The condensation dryer with heat pump and automatic cleaning washed with water.
of the heat exchanger is outstanding in terms of efficient energy .
consumption and low maintenance requirements page 6.
Do not leave children
Every dryer which leaves our factory is carefully checked to unsupervised near the dryer.
ensure that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition. Keep pets away from the dryer.
Should you have any questions, our after-sales service will be The dryer can be operated by children 8 years old
pleased to help. and older, by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities and by persons with
Environmentally-responsible disposal insufficient experience or knowledge if they are
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. supervised or have been instructed in its use by
a responsible adult.
This appliance is designated according to European directive
2002/96/EC which governs waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE).
The directive provides an EU-wide framework for the return
and recycling of used appliances.
For further information about our products, accessories,
spare parts and services, please visit: www.bosch-home.com
Observe the safety instructions on page 13.
Read these instructions and the separate
Energy-saving mode instructions before
Additional Display status/
switching on the dryer.
functions service Programme selector
Contents
Page
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Setting the programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
Notes on laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fine adjustment of the drying result. . . . . 6
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Frost protection / Transport . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Signal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Container Empty the condensation container.
Normal noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Clean the filter in the condensation container if necessary
What to do if ... / After-sales service . . . 12
Clean Rinse the fluff filters under running water
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Fine adjustment of The drying result (e.g. Cupboard Dry) can be adjusted over three levels (1 - max. 3) for the
the drying result Cottons, Easy-Care and
After one of these programmes has been finely adjusted, the setting is retained for the others.
Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics that require a longer Low Heat
Further information page 6.
drying time; e.g. polyacrylics, polyamide, elastane, acetate silk.
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Preparation Drying
Installation page 8
Never start the dryer if it is damaged.
Inspecting the
Inform your after-sales service.
dryer
Make sure your hands are dry.
Connecting the
Condensation container with filter
Hold the plug only.
mains plug
Sorting and loading laundry
Remove all items from pockets.
Check for cigarette lighters.
The drum must be empty prior to loading.
See programme overview on page 7.
Selecting and adjusting the programme
1
Select the drying programme ...
2
... and adapt to individual requirements
All buttons are sensitive and only
need to be touched lightly.
Press the Start/Stop button
3
Drum
Two-part
fluff filter
Only use the dryer with the fluff filter
inserted.
Air inlet
page 9.
page 4.
0, 1, 2, 3
Drying
SuperQuick 40' programmes presetting = 0.
Do not pull out/empty the
condensation container when drying is in progress.
2
Emptying condensation Information on laundry ...
Empty the container after each drying cycle, not during drying.
1. Remove the condensation container and hold it level.
2. Pour out the condensation.
3. Always push container in fully until it clicks into place.
If the Container indicator lamp flashes despite the container having been
emptied Filter in condensation container, page 9.
Cleaning the fluff filter
Control panel
The fluff filter consists of two parts.
Clean the inner fluff filter after every drying cycle.
1. Open the door. Remove fluff from the door/door area.
2. Pull out the inner fluff filter and open it out.
3. Remove the fluff (by wiping the filter with your hand).
If the fluff filter is heavily soiled or blocked, rinse it under
running water and dry thoroughly.
Clean the outer fluff filter after every 5 drying cycles:
4. Remove the outer fluff filter.
5. Open it and remove any fluff.
Rinse under running water and dry thoroughly.
6. Close and re-insert the fluff filter.
Switching off the dryer
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Do not leave laundry in the dryer.
Removing the laundry
Your dryer is equipped with an automatic reduced ironing function. The drum is moved at specific time
intervals for 60 minutes once the programme has ended. The laundry stays loose and fluffy
(or 120 minutes if the additional Less ironing function is selected (depending on model)).
End of programme
as soon as the Anti-Crease/End indicator lamp
lights up.
Interrupt programme
Adding or removing laundry.
The drying operation can be interrupted briefly to add or remove laundry. However, it must then be
continued until it has finished.
1. Open the door. The drying process is interrupted.
2. Add or remove laundry then close the door.
3. If required, select a new programme and additional functions.
4. Press the Start /Stop button.
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Fine adjustment of the drying result
Adjustment of the levels of dryness
Labelling of fabrics
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
Dry at normal temperature.
Dry at low temperature in addition, select Low Heat .
Do not machine dry. Turn to 1 x to the Press and hold Low Heat
right
Off and turn 5 x to the right
Always observe the safety instructions on page 13.
Do not tumble-dry the following fabrics, for example:
Drying, Iron Dry, Cupboard Dry, Anti-Crease/End
– Non-breathable fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated).
are displayed in sequence.
– Delicate materials (silk, curtains made from synthetic material) these may crease. Short signal when changing from level 3 to 0, otherwise long
signal.
– Oil-stained laundry.
Drying tips
– To ensure an even result, sort the laundry by fabric type and drying programme.
– Always dry very small fabrics (e.g. baby socks) together with
Important Information
large items of laundry (e.g. towels).
– Close zips, hooks and eyelets, and button up covers.
Tie fabric belts, apron strings, etc. together
Your dryer is designed to be particularly energy efficient. Its technical features include
– Do not over-dry easy-care laundry Risk of creasing.
a refrigeration circuit, which uses energy efficiently in a similar way to a refrigerator.
Allow laundry to finish drying in the air.
The dryer's heat exchanger is cleaned automatically during drying.
– Do not dry woollens in the dryer. They may, however, be refreshed page 7 The fluff filters and filter in the condensation container must be cleaned regularly.
Wool finish programme (depending on model).
– Do not iron laundry immediately after drying; fold items up and leave for a while residual
moisture will then be distributed evenly.
– The drying result depends on the type of water used during washing. Fine adjustment Never operate the dryer without the fluff filters and/or condensation container with filter.
of the drying result page 6.
– Knitted fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, jerseys) often shrink slightly the first time they are tumble-dried.
Do not use the Extra Dry programme.
– The drying of starched laundry should be limited. Starch leaves behind a coating that
Fluff filters
impairs drying.
– When washing laundry that is to be tumble-dried afterwards, use the correct amount of During drying, fluff and hair from the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter. Blocked fluff filters
fabric softener as specified in the manufacturer's instructions. may impair the heat exchange process.
– For pre-dried, multi-layered fabrics or small, individual items of laundry, use the Timed
The fluff filters must therefore be cleaned after every drying cycle. Rinse regularly under
programme. Also suitable for subsequent drying. running water page 4.
Environmental protection / Energy-saving tips
– Before drying, spin the laundry thoroughly in the washing machine the higher the spin
Filter in the condensation container
speed, the shorter the drying time will be, thus less energy is consumed. Also spin easy-
care laundry. The filter in the condensation container cleans the condensation. This condensation is
– Use the maximum recommended capacity, but do not exceed it required for the automatic cleaning process. The filter should be cleaned regularly under
Programme overview page 7. running water. Empty the condensation container before cleaning the filter
– Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying.
– Do not cover or seal the air inlet.
Fabrics
Do not dry any fabrics that have come into contact with solvents, oil, wax, grease or paint:
e.g. hair styling products, nail varnish remover, stain remover, cleaning solvent. etc.
Empty all pockets.
Do not dry non-breathable fabrics.
Avoid drying items that produce a lot of fluff.
Woollens should be refreshed only, using the woollens programme.
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Press Low Heat until
Turn to
the required level is reached Off
page 4/9.
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