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Tumble dryer WTY88898SN en Installation and operating instructions...
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Caution! To meet the high quality demands required by Bosch, every tumble dryer This signal word indicates a possibly that leaves our factory is carefully dangerous situation. Not heeding the checked to ensure that it functions caution can cause property and/or correctly and is in perfect condition.
Intended use Intended use Safety instructions Electrical safety For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s Only to dry and refresh fabrics that ■...
Safety instructions Safety for children Appliance safety Warning Warning Risk of death or injury! Risk of death! You should therefore observe Do not use the dryer if ■ the following: industrial chemicals have Do not leave the dryer been used to clean it. ■...
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Safety instructions Caution! Risk of material damage to the dryer or fabrics Only use the dryer for drying ■ and freshening up fabrics at home and for fabrics that have been washed with water and are suitable for tumble-drying. Any other use is not considered intended use and is prohibited.
Environmental protection Energy-saving tips Environmental protection Spin the laundry before drying. ■ The drier the laundry, the shorter the drying time will be, thus Packaging/old appliance consuming less energy. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Load the dryer with the maximum ■...
The main points in brief The main points in brief T h e m a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Load the laundry and close Switch off the dryer. Select a programme and, the door.
Getting to know your appliance Getting to know your appliance Dryer G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r a p p l i a n c e ( Condensate container 0 Control and display panel 8 Drum interior light (depending on the model) @ Dryer door...
Getting to know your appliance Control panel All buttons are sensitive and only need to be touched briefly. Note: ( Programmes ~ Page 13. 0 Programme selector and On/Off button. 8 Display panel with buttons ~ Page 10. @ Start button for starting, interrupting or cancelling the programme. H Buttons ~ Page 15.
Getting to know your appliance Display panel Button Button Description Display Select the dryness level. ö Iron Dry e Cupboard Dry Ò Cupboard Dry Plus Select Anti-Crease. Anti-Crease function in minutes Select Ready in. 1:40 Expected programme duration in hours and minutes or timed programme selected Programme delay in hours when "Ready in"...
Laundry Sorting washing according to: Laundry c Suitable for tumble drying P reparing the laundry a Dry at normal temperature L a u n d r y ` Dry at low temperature Warning Risk of explosion or fire! b Do not tumble-dry Remove any cigarette lighters and If you dry thin- and thick-layered fabrics matches from pockets.
Programmes and buttons Programmes and buttons Programmes P r o g r a m m e s a n d b u t t o n s Programme and fabrics Maximum load and programme settings/info Name of the programme The maximum load is based on the dry weight of the fabrics Which fabrics is the programme suitable for? Possible programme settings...
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Programmes and buttons Time program warm 60 min 5 3 kg All types of fabric; time programme. Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi-layered, thick laundry. Notes Only dry wool, sports shoes and soft toys with the basket ■...
Programmes and buttons Buttons Buttons Explanations and notes Not all buttons and their functions can be selected in all programmes. Note: Select the dryness level (e.g. Cupboard Dry) or the drying time (20 mins up to Ê (Dryness level): 3 hrs 30 mins, depending on the model and programme). Select the dryness level according to the laundry to be dried.
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Programmes and buttons  3 sec. Press both buttons at the same time and hold them for 3 seconds. The menu will be displayed in the display panel. (Settings 3 sec.) End signal, Select the button signal volume: off - quiet - normal - loud - very loud. button signal Default setting: loud Automatic switch-off Automatically switching off the dryer after 15, 30 or 60 minutes, or never...
Operating the appliance Setting a programme Operating the appliance If you have activated the Note: childproof lock, you must deactivate it before you can set a programme, see Loading laundry ~ Page 15. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e and switching on the dryer Select the required programme;...
Operating the appliance Programme sequence Cancelling the programme The programme status is displayed in The programme can be interrupted at the display field. any time; to pause, open the dryer door or press the Start button. Changing the programme or Caution! adding laundry Risk of fire.
Operating the appliance Clean the fluff filter Open both filters and remove all the fluff. During drying, fluff and hair from Note: the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter. If the fluff filter is blocked or dirty, this reduces the flow of air, which prevents the dryer from achieving its maximum performance.
Operating the appliance Emptying the condensate Pour out the condensation water. container Notes You can drain off the condensation ■ into the waste-water system using an optional condensation drain . For installation, see ~ Page 29. If you drain the condensation using ■...
Noises The automatic cleaning of the dryer > Noises causes a clicking sound. During drying, the compressor N ote: N o i s e s and the pump generate noises which are entirely normal. From time to time, the compressor in the dryer generates a humming noise.
Cleaning Cleaning the filter in Cleaning the condensate container C leaning the dryer The filter in the condensate Note: C l e a n i n g and the control panel container cleans the condensation water that is used during the dryer's Warning automatic cleaning cycle.
Faults and what to do about them Faults and what to do about them F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m Faults Cause/remedy Empty the condensate container and press the Start button ~ Page 20.
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/remedy Drying time too long? The fluff filter may be dirty and cause a longer drying time. Clean the fluff ■ filter. If the air inlet on the dryer is blocked or not freely accessible, this may ■...
After-sales service After-sales service After-sales service A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e If you cannot rectify the fault yourself (faults, what to do?), please contact our after-sales service. We will always find an appropriate solution to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
Consumption values Consumption values Consumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s Programme Spin speed which is Duration** Energy consumption** used for spinning the laundry Cottons 8 kg 4 kg 8 kg 4 kg...
Technical data Technical data Dimensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a 85 x 60 x 60 cm Height x width x depth Weight: Approx. 57 kg Maximum load: 8 kg Condensate container: 4.6 l Connected voltage: 220 - 240 V Connected load:...
Installation and connection Caution! Installation Risk of injury and connection Due to the heavy weight of the dryer, ■ you may injure yourself if you lift it. Scope of delivery Do not lift the dryer on your own. I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d c o n n e c t i o n You could cut your hands on the ■...
Installation and connection Changing the condensation Remove the drain hose from the accessory and secure it to the empty drain connecting piece. Notes The condensation from the dryer can ■ either be discharged into the condensate container or drained off via a connection to the waste-water system.
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Installation and connection Pull out the condensate container Slide in the condensate container fully. until it clicks into place. Turn the condensate container 180° The condensation is now discharged via onto its underside and remove the the drain hose into the waste-water stopper that is fitted.
Installation and connection Changing the side on which Carefully place the dryer door onto a flat surface, and place a hand towel the door is hinged or other such item between the door and the surface to avoid scratching Proceed as follows to change or damaging the door.
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Installation and connection Unlock the door ring. Put the door hinge and door handle in place as shown in the picture, and screw them back onto the dryer door. Now lift the dryer door from the door ring. Rotate the dryer door and place it back onto the door ring in the corresponding place.
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Installation and connection Remove the door lock. You can now reconnect the dryer, close the door and start a programme. Insert the door lock (1.) on the other side of the dryer and screw the cover (2.) back on. Now also screw the dryer door back...
Installation and connection Optional accessories Transport and frost protection Order optional accessories from Empty the condensate container the after-sales service: and residual water from the dryer: Select any programme using the Washer-dryer stack connection set: programme selector. ■ To save space, the dryer can be Press the Start button.
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0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY *9001014319*...