Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 9 Programmes ....... 24 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Automatic programmes.... 24 1.2 Intended use....... 4 9.2 Timed programmes .... 25 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 10 Accessories...... 26 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11 Laundry........
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16 Troubleshooting....... 35 17 Transportation, storage and disposal ........ 39 17.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation ...... 39 17.2 Disposing of old appliance .. 39 18 Customer Service..... 40 18.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD).. 40 19 Consumption values.... 41 20 Technical data ......
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: ¡...
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper 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.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
Safety en ▶ 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. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff. ▶ Do not drink or reuse the condensation water from the appli- ance. Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed.
Safety en 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.
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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.
Preventing material damage en Do not use hard scouring pads or ▶ 2 Preventing material cleaning sponges. Clean the appliance with nothing damage ▶ but water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove all detergent residue, Follow these instructions to avoid ma- ▶ spray residue or other residues im- terial damage and damage to the ap- mediately if they come into contact...
en Installation and connection Observe the programme's maximum 4 Installation and con- load capacity. nection → "Programmes", Page 24 a If the maximum load is exceeded, this extends the programme dura- 4.1 Unpacking the appliance tion and increases energy con- sumption. ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the drum that After drying, clean the fluff filter are not designed for operation with → Page 28.
Installation and connection en Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation loca- Requirements tion before operating the appli- tion ance. On the floor Place the appli- → "Accessories", Page 26 ance on a clean, level and firm Included with Description surface. the appliance Align the appli- Tumble dryer ance...
en Installation and connection Pull out the condensation hose 4.4 Water drain hose from the connecting piece. Condensation forms during drying, which your appliance uses for auto- matic cleaning. Use the water drain hose to drain away excess condens- ation directly into the waste water system.
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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- ▶...
en Installation and connection bow and secure it using fixing ma- terial. 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.
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. Air inlet Door Maintenance flap on the base Condensation container...
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 Programme selector → Page 27 Display → Page 19 Buttons → Page 21...
Display en 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining 1:25 Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 25 "Ready in"...
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 → Page 28. Drying Programme status Dryness level: Iron Programme status Dryness level: Programme status Cupboard Dry Anti-crease Programme status Pause Programme status End of pro-...
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Buttons en 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description Start/Pause ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause 3 sec. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock. ¡...
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en Buttons Button Selection Description Finished in 1–24 hours Set the programme end. The programme duration is already included in the set number of hours. Once the programme has started, the pro- gramme duration is dis- played. Time Dry 10 min – 3:30 h Set the programme dura- tion for timed pro- grammes.
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 Cupboard Dry Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. Plus that does not dry readily.
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.
Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Sportwear Dry self-drying sportswear made of per- formance fibres, microfibres and synthet- ics. Shirts 15' Dry shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fabrics. Note: For optimal drying results, dry a maximum of 5 shirts at one time. Once the laundry is dry, iron it or hang it up.
→ "Laundry", Page 26 in the digital instruction manual by Open the door. scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- Make sure that the drum is empty. home.com. Place the laundry in the drum. Close the door.
en operation a The display shows either the pro- 12.9 Unloading the laundry gramme duration or the "Ready in" Open the appliance door. time. Remove the laundry. a After the programme has ended, the display shows: End. 12.10 Switching off the appli- 12.6 Changing the activated ance "Ready in"...
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operation en Remove the fluff filter. Remove the fluff. Remove the fluff from the recess. Clean the fluff filter thoroughly un- der warm, running water and then dry it off. Ensure that no fluff falls into the air channel. Open the fluff filter. Close the fluff filter.
en operation Insert the fluff filter. Pull out the condensation con- tainer, keeping it level. Close the door. Empty the condensation container. 12.12 Condensation con- tainer Condensation forms during drying, which your appliance uses for auto- matic cleaning. By default, the con- densation is collected in the appli- ance's condensation container.
You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. 15 Cleaning and servi- cing To keep your appliance working effi- 13 Childproof lock...
en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the heat exchanger cover 15.2 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 ¡...
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Cleaning and servicing en Pull out the heat exchanger hori- Slide the heat exchanger in hori- zontally. zontally as far as it will go. Clean the heat exchanger from all Close the base unit → Page 33. sides under running water and dry Closing the base unit Requirement: The base unit is open.
en Cleaning and servicing Close the maintenance flap. Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge. 15.3 Moisture sensor The moisture sensor in this appliance measures how damp the laundry is during the drying cycle. The appli- ance changes the duration of the automatic programme depending on the residual moisture in the laundry.
Troubleshooting en 16 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 ▶...
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en Troubleshooting 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.
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Troubleshooting en 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 –...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too Observe the maximum load capacity of the ▶ damp. → "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.
Transportation, storage and disposal en Disconnect the appliance's mains 17 Transportation, stor- plug from the power supply. age and disposal a The appliance is now ready to be transported. You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for transportation and 17.2 Disposing of old appli- storage.
en Customer Service ¡ On the inside of the maintenance of used appliances as flap. applicable throughout ¡ On the rear of the appliance. the EU. Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again 18 Customer Service quickly.
Consumption values en 19 Consumption values The programme The actual values may deviate from Cupboard Dry the indicated values depending on Cotton (denoted by the arrow symbol) is the type of fabric, composition of suitable for drying cotton laundry with laundry to be dried, residual moisture a normal dampness level, and is the in the fabric, set degree of dryness, most efficient programme for drying...
en Technical data 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) Easy-Care Cupboard 0:46 1,42 Easy-Care Cupboard 0:56 1,75 address is linked to the official EU 20 ...
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