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Tumble dryer WTW85491GB 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.
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Warning ■ clean or maintain this Risk of poisoning! appliance unsupervised. Detergents and care products Keep children under 3 years may result in poisoning if ■ and pets away from this consumed. appliance. If accidentally swallowed, seek Do not leave the appliance medical advice.
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Safety instructions The appliance is only due to overheating or short ■ connected to a source of circuiting. alternating current via a Connect the appliance directly nationally recognized and to an earthed socket that has grounded outlet that has been correctly installed. Do not been correctly installed.
Safety instructions If you take hold of any of the cause the appliance to explode. ■ appliance's protruding parts Therefore please note: (e.g. the appliance door) in Rinse the laundry thoroughly order to lift or move it, these ■ with warm water and parts may break off and detergent before drying it in cause injury.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of fire/material damage/ Risk of poisoning! damage to the appliance! Poisonous fumes may be given If a program is terminated off by cleaning agents that before the drying cycle has contain solvents, e.g. cleaning finished, this prevents the solvent.
Safety instructions If you pour the wrong Caution! ■ quantity of detergent or Material damage/damage to cleaning agent into the the appliance appliance, this may result in If the amount of laundry in ■ material damage or damage the appliance exceeds its to the appliance.
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Safety instructions When removing the mains Warning ■ plug from the socket, always Risk of injury/material take hold of the plug itself damage/damage to the and never the mains cable, appliance! otherwise this may damage The use of spare parts and the mains cable.
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 Warning Installation and Children could lock themselves in the connection dryer, putting their lives at risk! Do not set up the dryer behind a door Scope of delivery or sliding door as this may obstruct the 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 dryer door or prevent it from opening.
Installation and connection The dryer is levelled using the Proceed as follows to change the ■ threaded feet. condensation drain: Remove the accessories from the Check the alignment of the Note: dryer drum. appliance with a spirit level and correct if necessary. Change the height by turning the appliance feet.
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Installation and connection 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. The drain must not be sealed or blocked.
Installation and connection Pull the filter out of the lock-in slot Platform: ■ and place it into the recess in the top For easier loading and unloading, of the condensation container. raise your dryer with a platform. Transport laundry with the clothes basket integrated into the platform drawer.
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 21. 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the programme ~ Page 23. @ Buttons ~ Page 23.
Getting to know your appliance Display panel Buttons in the display panel Display panel ( Select the degree of dryness. Anti-Crease selected. ” 0 Select the drying time. Fine adjustment of the dryness – level. 8 Select the Ready in time. Timed programme selected.
Laundry – Clean the moisture sensor Laundry regularly ~ Page 28. 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 Timed 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 If required, adjust the default Operating programme settings. You can find detailed information on this from the appliance ~ Page 21 onwards. Loading laundry and O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Starting the programme switching on the dryer Press the Start button.
Operating the appliance Select another programme or an the dryer from achieving its maximum additional function, if required. performance. Clean fluff filters also Close the dryer door. reduce energy consumption and the Press the Start button. drying time. The programme duration in the Clean the fluff filter after each drying Note: display panel is updated depending on...
Operating the appliance Rinse away the fluff under warm, Pull out the condensate container running water. horizontally. Dry the fluff filter, close it and reinsert Pour out the condensation water. the two-part fluff filter. Caution! The dryer may be damaged. Do not operate the dryer without a fluff Caution! filter or if the fluff filter is defective.
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 residues must be removed regularly as Push in the filter until you feel it lock the sensor function and in consequence into place. the drying result may be impaired. Open the door and clean the moisture sensor with a coarse sponge. Caution! The dryer may be contaminated with fluff and thus become...
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 Spin speed used for Duration** Energy consumption** Programme spinning the laundry Cotton 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 *9001169947*...