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...... 27 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11 Laundry........
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16 Appliance care ...... 36 16.1 Preparing the appliance for the appliance care pro- gramme ......... 36 16.2 Preparing the condensation container for the appliance care programme..... 37 16.3 Starting the appliance care programme...... 37 16.4 Running the basic appli- ance care programme on the appliance...... 38 16.5 Preparing the appliance for the intensive appliance...
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! 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.
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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. ▶...
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.
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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.
Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! If drying is interrupted early, the laundry is not cooled sufficiently and may ignite. ▶ Do not interrupt the drying programme early. ▶ If drying is interrupted early, remove the laundry immediately and spread it out. CAUTION ‒ Risk of injury! The covering plate may break if you stand on or climb onto the appliance.
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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 Remove any packaging and pro- Observe the programme's maximum tective covers completely from the load capacity. appliance. → "Programmes", Page 24 → "Disposing of packaging", a If the maximum load is exceeded, Page 11 this extends the programme dura- tion and increases energy con- Check the appliance for visible sumption.
Installation and connection en Included with Description Installation loca- Requirements the appliance tion Water drain hose On the floor Place the appli- with connection ance on a clean, adapter, fixing level and firm material and el- surface. bow. Align the appli- → "Water drain ance → Page 16.
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 Insert the stopper into the recess as it will go into the connecting in the top. piece. Insert the condensation container Empty the condensation container → Page 32. → Page 31. Connect the appliance to the water outlet.
en Installation and connection 4.5 Aligning the appliance Note: You can use the Y-distrib- In order to reduce vibrations and utor → Page 27 noises, align the appliance correctly. to connect the To align the appliance, turn the ap- ▶ water drain hose pliance feet. Check that the appli- of an additional 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. Ventilation opening 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 28 Buttons → Page 21 Display → Page 19...
Display en 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Expected programme duration or pro- tion/programme gramme time remaining in hours and time remaining minutes. 1:25 Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 25 "Ready in"...
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en Display Display Designation Description Filter system on Clean the filter system on the base unit the base unit → Page 29. Basic appliance Run the basic appliance care programme. care programme → "Running the basic appliance care pro- gramme on the appliance", Page 38 ...
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Buttons en 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause (mains switch) ¡ Switch on Switch the appliance on or off. ¡...
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en Buttons Button Selection Description 120' ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the crease-reduction func- ¡ Deactivate tion. Once the programme has ended, the drum moves the laundry at regular intervals for 120 minutes to prevent creasing. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate gentle drying.
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 Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. 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) Rapid 40' Dry items made of synthetics and light cotton. Towels Dry hard-wearing, heat-resistant towels and dressing gowns made of cotton or linen. 9.2 Timed programmes Timed programmes are programmes with a defined or adjustable programme duration.
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en Programmes Timed program Description Max. load (kg) 1 Shirt Reduce creasing and air-borne odours on One item shirts and blouses that have been worn of laundry once. → "Crease-removal function", Page 32 Notes ¡ Remove the laundry immediately after the programme has ended to prevent creasing.
Note: To prevent creasing, note the in the digital instruction manual by maximum load for the programmes. scanning the QR code in the table of → "Programmes", Page 24 contents or on www.bosch- Requirements home.com. ¡ The laundry is prepared and sor- ted.
operation en 12.5 Starting the programme 12.8 Unloading the laundry Requirement: A programme is set. Open the door. → "Setting a programme", Page 28 Remove the laundry from the drum. Press . ▶ a The display shows the programme 12.9 Switching off the appli- duration or the "Ready in" time. ance a After the programme has ended, the display shows: "-0-"...
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en operation Remove the fluff. Pull the fluff collector out horizont- ally. Make sure that you remove all dirt from the seal. The fluff collector may contain con- densation, which may drip out of it Clean the insides thoroughly under when you pull it out. running water and then dry them off.
operation en Clean the filter thoroughly under Close the base unit → Page 43. running water and then dry it off. 12.11 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.
en Childproof lock Empty the condensation container. 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. 13.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two 3 sek. ▶ buttons for approx. 3 seconds. a The controls are locked. a The childproof lock remains active Check the condensation container even after the appliance has been...
Crease-removal function en Do not use a programme with the 14.2 Filling the water tank crease-removal function for the Your appliance removes the creases following fabrics: from rarely worn clothing using cold ¡ Wool, leather and viscose drinking water. If the display shows a ¡...
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en Crease-removal function Add approx. 180 ml cold drinking water through the front opening, using the water jug provided. Check the water tank filter regu- larly and clean the filter if it is dirty. → "Cleaning the water tank filter", Page 44 does not go out on the dis- play, add cold drinking water through the front opening and align the appliance correctly.
Basic settings en 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of basic settings Basic setting Programme posi- Value Description tion End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of 1 (quiet) the signal at the 2 (medium) end of the pro- 3 (loud)
en Appliance care Remove the laundry. 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings Set the programme selector to po- sition 1. Close the appliance door. Pull out the condensation con- tainer, keeping it level. Press and, at the same time, turn the programme selector to position 2.
Appliance care en 16.2 Preparing the condensa- 16.3 Starting the appliance tion container for the ap- care programme pliance care programme Requirements ¡ The appliance is ready to run the Note: If the condensation is drained appliance care programme. using the drain hose, the condensa- → "Preparing the appliance for the tion container must be prepared be- appliance care programme ",...
en Appliance care Insert the condensation container 16.4 Running the basic appli- so that it locks into place. ance care programme on the appliance To remove any light soiling, you can run a basic appliance care pro- gramme. Note: After a certain period of use, the appliance automatically recom- mends that you run the basic appli- ance care programme.
Appliance care en Empty the condensation container 16.5 Preparing the appliance → Page 31. for the intensive appli- ance care programme If the appliance is not used for more than one month, stubborn dirt or odours may occur. To remove this, you can run an intensive appliance care programme.
en Appliance care Insert the condensation container 16.6 Running the intensive so that it locks into place. appliance care pro- gramme Pull out the condensation con- tainer horizontally and empty it. Press . The appliance care pro- gramme starts and an audible sig- nal sounds.
Appliance care en Add approx. 1 ½ litres of hot tap 16.7 Ending the intensive ap- water into the condensation con- pliance care programme tainer. Add approx. 1 ½ litres of hot tap water into the condensation con- tainer. Hold the full condensation con- tainer level so that no liquid spills out.
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. 17.1 Tips on cleaning and care Wipe down the...
Cleaning and servicing en Pull out the heat exchanger cover 17.2 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 ¡...
en Cleaning and servicing Insert the heat exchanger cover by 17.3 Water tank filter the handle. The filter in the water tank protects the appliance from dirt and contamin- ants. Cleaning the water tank filter Check the filter regularly and clean the filter if it is dirty. Requirement: The condensation con- tainer → Page 31 is removed from the appliance.
Cleaning and servicing en ance changes the duration of the 17.5 Condensation container automatic programme depending on filter the residual moisture in the laundry. During drying, fluff from the laundry Cleaning the moisture sensor gets into the condensation. The filter Over time, residue from limescale, in the condensation container pro- detergents and care products can tects the appliance from fluff.
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en Cleaning and servicing Slide in the filter as far as it will go. Insert the condensation container. → "Inserting the condensation con- tainer", Page 32...
Troubleshooting en 18 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 The appliance is not There has been a power cut. working. Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶ appliances are working. Appliance paused, but Cooling process active. the drum is rotating. Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting and programme Foreign object is located in the base unit terminated. → "Opening the base unit", Page 43. Remove the foreign objects that are present. → "Closing the base unit", Page 43. Dirt in the appliance. → "Preparing the appliance for the intensive appli- ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too Ventilate the appliance's installation location. ▶ long. Insufficient condensation for the automatic self-clean- ing when permanently drying small loads of laundry. Regularly dry a load weighing more than 3 kg of ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "AIr" and the appli- The ambient temperature is low and the base unit fil- ance is not respond- ter is damp. ing to operation. → "Cleaning the filter system on the base unit", Page 29. Dry the filter thoroughly after cleaning. → "Closing the base unit", Page 43.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too There has been a power cut. damp. Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶ appliances are working. The load is too large. Observe the maximum load capacity of the ▶...
Transportation, storage and disposal en Empty the condensation container 19 Transportation, stor- → Page 31. age and disposal Insert the condensation container → Page 32. Disconnect the appliance's mains 19.1 Preparing the appliance plug from the power supply. for transportation a The appliance is now ready to be transported.
en Customer Service Information about current disposal 20.1 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.
Consumption values en 21 Consumption values The programme The actual values may deviate from Cotton + the indicated values depending on (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,...
en Technical data ters before the slash in the product 22 Technical data number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al- ternatively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the Appliance height 84.2 cm EU energy label. Appliance width 59.8 cm Appliance depth...
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