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- Page 1 Tumble dryer WQG242AE/B/ M/PSN [en] User manual and installation instructions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 9 Programmes ....... 26 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Automatic programmes.... 26 1.2 Intended use....... 4 9.2 Timed programmes .... 27 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 10 Accessories...... 28 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11 Laundry........ - Page 3 16 Cleaning and servicing .... 38 16.1 Tips on cleaning and care .. 38 16.2 Base unit ........ 38 16.3 Water tank filter ...... 40 16.4 Moisture sensor...... 41 17 Troubleshooting....... 42 18 Transportation, storage and disposal ........ 47 18.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation ...... 47 18.2 Disposing of old appliance .. 47 19 Customer Service.....
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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 Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. 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. ▶...
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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. ▶ 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. ▶ Only use the manufacturer's original spare parts and original ac- cessories.
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Page 11: Preventing Material Damage
Preventing material damage en Foam and foam rubber may deform 2 Preventing material or melt during the drying process. Do not dry laundry that contains damage ▶ foam or foam rubber. Unsuitable cleaning products may Follow these instructions to avoid ma- damage the surfaces of the appli- terial damage and damage to the ap- ance. -
Page 12: Energy Saving Mode
en Installation and connection Spin the laundry in the washing ma- 4 Installation and con- chine before drying. nection a Damper laundry extends the pro- gramme duration and increases energy consumption. 4.1 Unpacking the appliance Observe the programme's maximum ATTENTION! load capacity. Objects remaining in the drum that → "Programmes", Page 26 are not designed for operation with a If the maximum load is exceeded,... -
Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location
Installation and connection en Replace the accessories in ques- If the appliance is operated immedi- ▶ tion before operating the appli- ately after transportation, the refriger- ance. ant contained in the appliance may → "Accessories", Page 28 result in damage to the appliance. Immediately after transporting the ▶... -
Page 14: Water Drain Hose
en Installation and connection hose to drain away excess condens- Installation loca- Requirements ation directly into the waste water tion system. In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- Notes stack ginal connection ¡ Operate this appliance using the set from the water drain hose provided. - Page 15 Installation and connection en Pull out the condensation hose Push the water drain hose as far from the connecting piece. as it will go into the connecting piece. The condensation hose is connec- ted to the connecting piece at the Insert the water drain hose into the factory.
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Page 16: Aligning The Appliance
en Installation and connection Water outlet connection types Secure the elbow to the gully. ATTENTION! In the event of a blocked or covered outlet, accumulated wastewater can flow back into the appliance. Before operating the appliance, en- ▶ 4.5 Aligning the appliance sure that the wastewater drains away quickly and eliminate any In order to reduce vibrations and... -
Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance
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 Door Maintenance flap on the base Condensation container... -
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 26 Programme selector → Page 29 Display → Page 19 Buttons → Page 22... -
Page 19: Display
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 27 9,0 kg Recommended... -
Page 20: Buttons
en Display Display Designation Description Iron Dryness level: Iron The dryness level is activated. Dry) → "Buttons", Page 23 ( Cup- Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. board Dry) Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 23 Cup- Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. board Dry Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 22 Plus) -
Page 21: Dryness Level
Display en Display Designation Description Dryness level: Programme status Cupboard Dry Anti-crease Programme status Crease-removal Programme status function (Start/ Pause Programme status Reload) End of pro- Programme status gramme Example... - Page 22 en Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description Start/ Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause 3 sek. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock. ¡...
- Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection Description Cupboard Dry Cupboard Dry ¡ Selecting Cupboard ¡ Dry activates the dry- ¡ +1 ness level. ¡ +2 The dryness level ¡ +3 defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends. → "Dryness level", Page 25 ¡...
- Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection Description Finish in ¡ Programme end ¡ Set the programme end. ¡ Programme length The programme dura- tion is already in- cluded in the set num- ber of hours. Once the programme has started, the pro- gramme duration is displayed.
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Page 25: Changing The Dryness Level
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 Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. Dry Plus that does not dry readily. -
Page 26: Programmes
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 27: Timed Programmes
Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Sport Dry self-drying sportswear made of per- formance fibres, microfibres and synthet- ics. Shirts/Blouses Suitable for shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fab- rics. Note: For optimal drying results, dry a maximum of 5 shirts or 5 blouses at the same time. - Page 28 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 48. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ20410 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
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Page 29: Preparing The Laundry
Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by operation 12 Basic operation scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- operation Note: You can find further information home.com. in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of 11.1 Preparing the laundry... -
Page 30: Starting The Programme
en operation Open the door. 12.6 Cancelling the pro- Ensure that the drum is empty. gramme Place the laundry in the drum. Press Start/ Reload . Close the door. Open the appliance door. Ensure that there is no laundry Remove the laundry. trapped in the door. - Page 31 operation en Remove the fluff from the door. Disconnect the two-part fluff filter. Remove the two-part fluff filter. Open the two fluff filters. Remove the fluff from the recess. Remove the fluff. Ensure that no fluff falls into the air channel.
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Page 32: Filter System On The Base Unit
en operation Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly 12.10 Filter system on the under warm, running water and base unit then dry them off. During drying, fluff from the laundry is collected in the base unit's filter sys- tem. The filter system protects the ap- pliance from fluff. -
Page 33: Condensation Container
operation en Use a soft brush to clean the heat Push the filter mat onto the retain- exchanger cover. ers. Make sure that you remove all dirt Ensure that the cleaned filter mat from the seal. is not deformed, damaged or in- verted when you push it onto the Clean the filter mat thoroughly un- retainers. -
Page 34: Childproof Lock
en Childproof lock Push the condensation container Requirements ▶ ¡ The display shows the following in as far as it will go. after drying: "End" ¡ or during operation: Pull out the condensation con- tainer, keeping it level. 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being Empty the condensation container. -
Page 35: Starting A Programme With The Crease-Removal Function
Crease-removal function en The average programme duration 14 Crease-removal func- of the crease-removal function is approx. 45 minutes and may be tion longer or shorter depending on the ambient temperature. In order to reduce creasing and air- a After the programme has ended, borne odours, such as cigarette the display shows: "End"... - Page 36 en Crease-removal function Requirements ¡ You have started a programme with the crease-removal function. → "Starting a programme with the crease-removal function", Page 35 ¡ The display shows: ¡ The condensation container → Page 33 is removed from the appliance. Add approx. 180 ml cold drinking water through the front opening, using the water jug provided.
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Page 37: Basic Settings
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 38: Changing The Basic Set- Tings
To keep your appliance working effi- ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 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. - Page 39 Cleaning and servicing en Open the maintenance flap. Cleaning the base unit You can remove any visible dirt in the base unit. CAUTION Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the heat exchanger may lead to cuts. Do not touch the fins on the heat ▶...
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Page 40: Water Tank Filter
en Cleaning and servicing Clean the opening with a soft, Close the maintenance flap. damp cloth. 16.3 Water tank filter Close the base unit → Page 40. The filter in the water tank protects Closing the base unit the appliance from dirt and contamin- Requirement: The base unit is open. -
Page 41: Moisture Sensor
Cleaning and servicing en Fit the filter. Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge. Insert the condensation container → Page 34. 16.4 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. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
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 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶ working. appliances are working. Appliance paused, but Cooling process active. the drum is rotating. Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
- Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Condensation in the The appliance uses condensation for the automatic condensation tank self-cleaning. even though the water Not a fault – no action required. ▶ drain hose is connec- Water drain hose is not connected correctly. ted.
- Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too → "Opening the base unit", Page 38. long. Clean the heat exchanger. → "Cleaning the base unit", Page 39 → "Closing the base unit", Page 40. Water is leaking from Appliance is not correctly aligned. the appliance. → "Aligning the appliance", Page 16 ▶...
- Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the damp. drying programme has finished. Spread the items of laundry for cooling. Unsuitable dryness level set. → "Changing the dryness level", Page 25. ▶...
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Page 47: Transportation, Storage And Disposal
Transportation, storage and disposal en Empty the condensation container 18 Transportation, stor- → Page 33. age and disposal Insert the condensation container → Page 34. Disconnect the appliance's mains 18.1 Preparing the appliance plug from the power supply. for transportation a The appliance is now ready to be transported. -
Page 48: Customer Service
en Customer Service Information about current disposal 19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) methods are available from your and production number specialist dealer or local authority. (FD) This appliance is la- You can find the product number (E- belled in accordance Nr.) and the production number (FD) with European Directive on the appliance's rating plate. -
Page 49: Consumption Values
Consumption values en 20 Consumption values Cotton Eco programme The actual values may deviate from (denoted by the arrow symbol) is the indicated values depending on suitable for drying cotton laundry with the type of fabric, composition of a normal dampness level, and is the laundry to be dried, residual moisture most efficient programme for drying in the fabric, set degree of dryness,... -
Page 50: Technical Data
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) Cotton + Iron Dry 12,0 1400 1:35 0,79 Cotton + Iron Dry 12,0 1000 2:55 1,56... - 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.