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Tumble dryer WTW85480GB 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 The following safety information This appliance is intended for private ■ 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 and warnings are provided to domestic use only.
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Safety instructions Do not allow children to Keep packaging, plastic film ■ clean or maintain this and packing components away appliance unsupervised. from children. Keep children under 3 years ■ Warning and pets away from this Risk of poisoning! appliance. Detergents and care products Do not leave the appliance ■...
Safety instructions The mains plug must be Installation ■ freely accessible at all times. Warning If this is not possible, in Risk of electric shock/fire/ order to comply with the material damage/damage to relevant safety regulations, a the appliance! switch (2-pole switch-off) If the appliance is not installed must be built into the properly, this may lead to a...
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Safety instructions Incorrectly placing (stacking) Warning ■ this appliance on top of a Risk of fire/material damage/ washing machine may result damage to the appliance! in injury, material damage The use of extension cords or and/or damage to the power strips may result in fire appliance.
Safety instructions Do not use the appliance if Warning ■ industrial chemicals have Risk of injury! been used to clean the The appliance is very heavy. ■ laundry. Lifting it may result in injury. Do not lift the appliance on Warning your own.
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Safety instructions During the last part of the Warning ■ drying cycle, the laundry in Risk of injury! the drum is not heated If you support your weight/sit ■ (cooling cycle). This is to on the appliance door when ensure that it remains at a it is open, the appliance may temperature at which it will tip over, which may result in...
Safety instructions If you operate the appliance If the appliance overheats, it ■ ■ without a fluff catcher (e.g. may not be able to operate fluff filter, fluff depot, properly, or this may result in depending on appliance material damage or damage specifications), or if the fluff to the appliance.
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Safety instructions Repairs and any other work For safety reasons, use ■ on the appliance must only genuine spare parts and be conducted by our accessories only. customer service or by an Caution! electrician. The same applies Material damage/damage to for replacing the mains cable the appliance (when necessary).
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 Dispose of packaging in an ■...
Installation and connection You could cut your hands on the ■ Installation and sharp edges of the dryer. Do not hold the dryer by the sharp edges. connection Protruding parts on the dryer may ■ break off when it is lifted or pushed. Scope of delivery Do not move the dryer by holding on 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...
Installation and connection Optional accessories Transport and frost protection Order optional accessories from the Empty the condensate container. after-sales service: Select any programme using the programme selector. Washer-dryer stack connection set: Press the Start button. ■ To save space, the dryer can be Wait for 5 minutes.
Draining the condensation water Disconnect the hose from the Œ Draining the connecting piece and put it in the "parked" position. condensation water Condensation will form in the appliance D r a i n i n g t h e c o n d e n s a t i o n w a t e r as it dries the laundry.
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Draining the condensation water Fasten the other end of the drain hose with the remaining accessories, depending on the connection situation (A, B or C). Caution! Accumulated water can be drawn back into the dryer and may cause material damage. Check that the water drains away from the wash basin quickly.
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Draining the condensation water Pull out the condensation container Slide in the condensation container fully. until it clicks into place. Turn the condensation container The condensation is now discharged via 180° onto its underside and remove the drain hose into the waste-water the stopper that is fitted.Turn the system or into a wash basin condensation container back over...
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 on 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 ( Use the programme selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select the programme. 0 Programmes ~ Page 23. 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the programme ~ Page 25. @ Buttons ~ Page 25.
Getting to know your appliance Display panel Display panel Buttons in the display panel Anti-Crease selected. ” Fine adjustment of the dryness – level. ( Select the degree of dryness. Timed programme selected. 0 Select the drying time. "Ready in" time selected. 8 Select the Ready in time.
Laundry – Clean the moisture sensor Laundry regularly ~ Page 32. P reparing the laundry Sorting washing according to: L a u n d r y Warning c Suitable for tumble drying Risk of explosion/fire! a Dry at normal temperature Remove any cigarette lighters and ` Dry at low temperature 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 Programme warm 3 kg All types of fabric; time programme. You can adjust the programme length using the button for Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off the drying time. multi-layered, thick laundry. Notes Only dry wool, sports shoes and soft toys with the basket for ■...
Programmes and buttons Buttons Buttons Explanations and notes Not all buttons and their functions can be selected in all programmes. Note: Fine adjust If the laundry is too damp after drying, you can finely adjust the dryness level e.g. Cupboard Dry. The dryness level can be increased with the degree of dryness in three stages, from –...
Operating the appliance Use the programme selector to set Operating the required programme. The default programme settings for the selected the appliance programme appear in the display panel. Loading laundry and O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e switching on the dryer The dryer must be correctly Note:...
Operating the appliance Programme sequence Cancelling the programme The programme status is indicated in The programme can be interrupted at the display field. any time; to pause, open the dryer door or press the Start button. e.g. Expected programme duration in hours and minutes.
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 Push in the condensate container until you feel it lock back into place container in the dryer. By default, the condensation from the appliance runs into the condensation container. Alternatively, you have the option of discharging the condensation water supplied depending on the model.
Signal setting The volume of the audible signal at Signal setting the end of the programme is shown in the display. You can change the following settings: S i g n a l s e t t i n g The spin speed that is used for ■...
Noises The condensation is pumped into > Noises the condensate container by a pump. This generates pumping noises. During drying, particularly in the N ote: N o i s e s initial phase, operation of the appliance results in noise from the compressor and pump.
Cleaning Cleaning the moisture sensor Cleaning The dryer is equipped with a Note: C leaning the dryer and the stainless-steel moisture sensor. The C l e a n i n g control panel moisture sensor measures how damp the laundry is. After long periods of usage the moisture Warning sensor may become covered by a fine...
Cleaning Cleaning the filter in the condensate container The filter in the condensate Note: container cleans the condensation water that is used during the dryer's automatic cleaning cycle. Pull out the condensate container horizontally. Pour out the condensation water. Remove the filter. Clean the filter under warm, running water or in the dishwasher.
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 ð...
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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 fil- ■ ter. 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 used for Duration** Energy consumption** spinning the laundry Cottons 8 kg 4 kg 8 kg 4 kg Cupboard Dry*...
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. 56 kg Maximum load: 8 kg Condensate container: 4.6 l Connected voltage: 220 - 240 V Connected load:...
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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 *9001282407*...