Bosch WTB84200IL Instruction Manuals

Your new dryer Intended use
Congratulations - You have chosen a modern, high-quality Bosch
exclusively for domestic use,
domestic appliance.
only for drying fabrics which have been washed using
The condensation dryer is distinguished by its economical energy water.
consumption.
Do not leave children unsupervised near the dryer.
Keep pets away from the dryer.
Every dryer which leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure
The dryer may be operated by children from
that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
8 years of age, by persons who have limited
Should you have any questions, our after-sales service will be
physical, sensory or mental abilities and by
pleased to help.
persons who have inadequate experience
or knowledge, provided they are supervised
Disposal in an environmentally-responsible manner
or have been instructed by a responsible person.
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European
guideline 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE.
The guideline provides an EU-wide framework for the return and
recycling of old appliances.
Programmes / Fabrics
Detailed overview of the programmes and fabrics
For further information about our products, accessories,
Programme overview, page 7.
spare parts and services, please visit: www.bosch-home.com
Observe the care instructions on the care label.
Cottons Hard-wearing fabrics.
Synthetics Fabrics made from synthetic
Observe the safety instructions on page 13.
or blended fabrics.
Dryness levels to select with the Cottons and Synthetics programmes:
: Cupboard Dry Plus Thick and multi-layered fabrics.
Read these instructions and the separate
Energy-saving mode instructions . Cupboard Dry Single-layered laundry.
before operating the dryer.
Iron Dry Laundry suitable for ironing after drying.
Sportswear Functional clothing made of microfibre.
AllergyPlus Cotton fabrics for drying in higher temperatures.
Contents Mix A mixed load of fabrics made
Page
of cotton and synthetic fabrics.
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Timed program warm
All types of fabric
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
except for wool and silk.
Timed program cold
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/4
Display panel and settings . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Shirts 15' Cotton or linen fabrics that are still damp
Notes on laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 and easy-care fabrics.
Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Super Quick 40' Synthetics, cotton or blended fabrics.
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Down Fabrics with down filling.
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wool Finish Woollen fabrics that are suitable
Frost protection / Transport . . . . . . . . . . 9
for use in washers.
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Consumption rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11/12
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Preparation
Installation page 9.
Never start the dryer if it is damaged!
Inspect the dryer
Inform your after-sales service!
Make sure your hands are dry.
Connect the
Only grasp the plug by the plug
mains plug
body.
Sort the laundry
Remove all items from pockets,
especially cigarette lighters.
The drum must be empty prior to loading.
See also separate instructions for "Woollens basket"
(depending on model).
Set and adjust the
Programme selector for setting
the programme and switching the appliance
programme individually
on/off. Can be turned in both directions.
Close the door
Display panel / Buttons Programme selector / Off
Select
Start/Pause
Programme sequence Drying Time Setting the drying time available only for timed programmes.
Fine adjust Fine adjustment of dryness level.
- -
Childproof lock - Finished in Setting the programme end.
Condensate container Low Heat Low-heat drying - reduced temperature.
Fluff filter/Heat exchanger Wrinkle Guard Plus Extends the anti-crease function.
Signal Buzzer on/off.
Start/Pause Starts, pauses and continues the programme; activates or deactivates (Childproof lock).
Further information can
be found on page 5
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Drying
Empty the condensate container Display panel and settings
Empty the container after each drying cycle.
1. Remove the container, holding it level.
2. Pour out the condensate.
3. Push the container back in until it clicks
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If (Condensate container) flashes in the
display panel What to do if..., page 11.
Clean fluff filter
Control panel Door Do not operate the dryer without a fluff filter or with
Condensate
a defective fluff filter. A clean fluff filter minimises
container
energy consumption.
Clean the fluff filter after each drying cycle.
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1. Open the door. Remove any fluff from
the door/around the door and pull out
the fluff filter.
Remove the fluff from the shaft of the
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fluff filter.
3. Open the fluff filter and remove the fluff
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(sweep your hand over the fluff filter). If
the fluff filter is very dirty or blocked,
rinse with warm water and dry
thoroughly.
4. Close and reinsert the fluff filter.
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Remove the laundry and switch off
the dryer
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Fluff filter
End of the programme...
Interrupt the programme
Air inlet
Maintenance flap
1. Open the door or press the Start/Pause button;
the drying cycle is interrupted.
2. Add or remove laundry and close the door.
3. If required, select a new programme and additional
Drying functions. Select the Start/Pause button.
The remaining time is updated after a few minutes.
The drum and door may be hot!
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...
Notes on laundry
Display panel (status indicators)
Labelling of fabrics
Follow the manufacturer's care instructions.
Clean the fluff filter page 4/11
(Fluff filter/
or clean the heat exchanger page 8.
Heat exchanger) Suitable for tumble drying.
Dry at normal temperature.
Dry at low temperature in addition, select
(Condensate Empty the condensate container page 4/11.
Do not tumble dry.
container)
Do not tumble dry the following fabrics:
- - These indicators show the programme progress in the next steps of the drying cycle:
– Non-breathable fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated).
(Programme Drying;
– Delicate materials (silk, curtains made from synthetic material)
sequence) Iron Dry;
– Oil-stained laundry.
Cupboard Dry;
Programme pause if required; Drying tips
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Programme end. – To ensure a consistent drying result, sort the laundry by fabric type and drying programme.
– Always dry very small fabrics (e.g. baby socks) together with large items of laundry
You can lock the dryer to prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently.
(e.g. towels).
(Childproof lock) To activate/deactivate (Childproof lock) start the programme or set the Finished in
– Close zips, hooks and eyelets, and button up covers.
option and then press and hold the Start/Pause button for 5 seconds until a long acoustic
Tie cloth belts, apron strings, etc. together or use a laundry bag.
signal is heard. The option activated/deactivated (Childproof lock)
– Do not over-dry easy-care laundry
indicator light on/off.
Allow laundry to finish drying in the air.
[h:min] When a programme is selected, the anticipated drying time (remaining time) for the – Do not dry woollens in the dryer. They may, however, be refreshed in the dryer
(Remaining time)
recommended load is displayed. While drying, the moisture sensors detect the actual load and page 7, Wool Finish programme (depending on model).
correct the programme length. This is shown by jumps in the remaining time in the display panel.
– Do not iron laundry immediately after drying; fold items up and leave for a while
residual moisture will then be distributed evenly.
Settings (indicators lights and buttons)
– Knitted fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, jerseys) often shrink slightly the first time they are tumble-dried.
Do not use the : Cupboard Dry Plus programme.
Selected option activated/deactivated indicator light on/off.
See the separate Energy-saving mode instructions.
– Starched laundry is not always suitable for dryers
reduces the drying effect.
Drying time, available only for timed programmes, can be selected
– When washing laundry that is to be tumble dried afterwards, use the correct amount of
Drying Time from min. 0:20 h to max. 3:00 h, in 10-minute steps.
fabric softener as specified in the manufacturer's instructions.
The dryness levels (e.g. Cupboard Dry) can be increased in three levels. – For pre-dried, multi-layered fabrics or small, individual items of laundry, use the timed
Fine adjust The laundry is made drier. Default = 0. Selectable values: 0, 1, 2, 3. After setting the level of the programme. Also suitable for subsequent drying.
fine adjustment for a programme, it is also retained for other programmes, until Fine adjust
Environmental protection / Energy-saving tips
is changed again.
– Before drying, spin the laundry in the washing machine
- The time when the programme has to end can be set by selecting the Finished in time.
the drying time and reduce energy consumption.
Finished in
The Finished in time can be selected in one-hour steps, up to a maximum of 24 hours. Select
– Use the maximum recommended capacity, but do not exceed it
the Finished in button repeatedly until the required number of hours is displayed. Then press
Programme overview, page 7.
the Start/Pause button to activate the Finished in option. The programme ends after
– Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying.
the selected number of hours. Several minutes after activating Finished in option the display
– Clean the fluff filter after every drying cycle
switches off to save energy. To switch it on select any button, close/open the door or turn the
– Do not cover or seal the air inlet on the dryer.
programme selector.
Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics, e.g. polyacrylic, polyamide or elastane, with a longer
Low Heat drying time.
After the programme finishes, the drum moves at regular intervals to prevent creases.
Wrinkle Guard Plus Laundry remains loose and fluffy. The standard setting for each programme is 60 min.
Automatic anti-crease function can be extended by up to 60 min.
For switching the buzzer on and off. Signal indicates program end
Signal if it is activated. Other sounds are not influenced by this option.
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Low Heat.
these may crease.
risk of creasing.
starch leaves behind a coating that
higher spin speeds minimise
Clean the fluff filter, page 4/11.
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