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Intended use
Your new dryer
Congratulations - You have chosen a modern, high-quality Bosch
for domestic use only,
domestic appliance.
only to be used for drying fabrics that have been
The condensation dryer is distinguished by its economical energy
washed with water.
consumption.
Every dryer which leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure
that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
Do not leave children unsupervised near the dryer.
Should you have any questions, our after-sales service will be pleased
Keep pets away from the dryer.
to help.
Disposal in an environmentally-responsible manner
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European
guideline
2002/96/EG on waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE.
The guideline provides an EU-wide framework for the return and
recycling of old appliances.
For further information about our products, accessories, spare parts
and services, please visit: www.bosch-home.com
Contents
Page
Preparation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Setting the programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Drying
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
Additional
Display panel
Time
Information on laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
functions
remaining
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Frost protection/transport . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
What to do if... / After-sales service . . . . 10
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Service displays
Container
Empty the condensation container.
Filter
Clean the fluff filter and/or air cooler under running water
Buzzer
Select On/Off for a acoustic signal at end of programme.
Low Heat
Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics
polyacrylics, polyamide, elastane or acetate.
Reduced
Reduces creasing and extends the anti-creasing phase once the program has ended.
Ironing
1
Preparing for
installation, see Page 8
Never start the dryer if it is damaged!
Inspecting the
Inform your after-sales service.
dryer
Make sure your hands are dry.
Connecting the
Condensation container
Hold the plug only.
mains plug
Drum interior light
(depending on model)
Sorting and loading laundry
Remove all items from pockets.
Check for cigarette lighters.
The drum must be empty prior to loading.
See programme overview on page 7.
See also separate instructions for "Woollens basket"
(depending on model)
Selecting and adjusting the programme
1
Select the drying programme ...
2
... and adapt to individual requirements
Programme selector
All buttons are sensitive and only
need to be touched lightly.
3
Press the Start/Stop button
Only operate the dryer with
the fluff filter inserted!
Maintenance
flap
page 4/6.
that require a longer drying time; e.g. for
2
Drying
Emptying condensation
Empty container after each drying operation!
1.
Pull out condensation container keeping it horizontal.
2.
Pour out condensation.
3.
Always push container in fully until it clicks into place.
If Container flashes in the display panel
What to do if..., Page 10.
Cleaning the fluff filter
Control panel
Clean the fluff filter after each drying operation.
1.
Open the door, remove fluff from door/door area.
2.
Pull out and fold open the fluff filter.
3.
Remove the fluff (by wiping the filter with your hand).
If the fluff filter is very dirty or blocked, rinse with warm water and dry
thoroughly.
4.
Close and reinsert the fluff filter.
Switching off the dryer
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Do not leave laundry in the dryer.
Removing the laundry
The automatic anti-crease function causes the drum to move at specific intervals, the washing remains
loose and fluffy for an hour (two hours if the additional
Reduced Ironing function is also selected-
depending on model).
Air inlet
Programme end
Fluff filter
once lights up in the display.
Drum
Interrupt programme
removing or adding laundry.
The drying cycle can be interrupted for a brief period so that laundry may be added or removed.
The programme selected must then be resumed and completed.
Never switch the dryer off before the drying process has ended.
Drying
Drum and door may be hot!
1.
Open door, the drying process is interrupted.
2.
Load or remove laundry and close door.
3.
If required, select a new programme and additional functions.
4.
Press the
Start/Stop button.
3
Information on laundry ...
Care and cleaning
Dryer housing, control panel, air cooler, moisture sensors
Labelling of fabrics
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
– Do not use harsh cleaning agents and solvents.
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately.
Drying at normal temperature.
– During drying water may occasionally collect between the window and the seal.
Drying at low temperature
also select
Low Heat.
Do not machine dry.
Observe safety instructions without fail
Page 11!
Do not tumble-dry the following fabrics for example:
Air cooler
– Impermeable fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated fabrics).
– Allow the dryer to cool.
– Delicate materials (silk or curtains made from synthetic material)
they may crease
– Residual water may leak out, so place an absorbent towel
– Laundry contaminated with oil.
Drying tips
– To ensure a consistent result, sort the laundry by fabric type and drying programme.
– Always dry very small items (e.g. baby socks) together with large items of laundry (e.g.
1. Unlock the maintenance door.
hand towel).
2. Open the maintenance door fully.
– Close zips, hooks and eyelets, and button up covers.
Tie fabric belts, apron strings, etc. together
– Do not over-dry easy-care laundry
risk of creasing!
Allow laundry to finish drying in the air.
– Do not dry woolens in the dryer, only use to freshen them up
Page 7, Woollens Finish
3. Turn both locking levers towards each another.
Programme (depending on model).
4. Pull out the air cooler.
– Do not iron laundry immediately after drying, fold items up and leave for a while
the
remaining moisture will then be distributed evenly.
Do not damage the air cooler.
– Machine-knitted fabrics (e.g. T-shirts or jerseys) often shrink the first time they are dried
Clean with warm water only. Do not use any hard or sharp-edged
do not use the Extra Dry programme.
objects.
– Starched laundry is not always suitable for dryers
starch leaves behind a coating that
adversely affects the drying operation.
– Use the correct dosage of fabric softener as per the manufacturer's instructions when
5. Clean the air cooler thoroughly,
washing the laundry to be dried.
Allow to drip dry.
– Use the timer programme for small loads
this improves the drying result.
6. Clean the seals.
Environmental protection/energy-saving tips
7. Re-insert the air cooler,
– Before drying, spin the laundry thoroughly in the washing machine
the higher the spin
with the handle facing down.
speed the shorter the drying time will be (consumes less energy), also spin easy-care
laundry.
8. Turn back both locking levers.
– Put in, but do not exceed, the maximum recommended quantity of laundry
9. Close the maintenance door until the lock clicks into place.
programme overview
Page 7.
Moisture sensors
– Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying.
The dryer is fitted with stainless steel moisture sensors. The sensors
– Clean the fluff filter after each drying process
Page 4.
measure the level of moisture in the laundry. After a long period of
– Do not obstruct or seal up the air inlet.
operation, a fine layer of limescale may form on the sensors.
– Keep the air cooler clean
Page 6 "Care and cleaning".
1. Open the door and clean the moisture sensors with a damp sponge
which has a rough surface.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive materials.
4
5
Only when switched off!
This does not adversely affect the function of your dryer in any way!
Clean the air cooler 5 - 6 times a year
or if Filter flashes after cleaning the fluff filter.
underneath the maintenance door.
6
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- Page 1 Page 8 Empty container after each drying operation! Dryer housing, control panel, air cooler, moisture sensors Congratulations - You have chosen a modern, high-quality Bosch for domestic use only, Never start the dryer if it is damaged! Pull out condensation container keeping it horizontal.
- Page 2 Installation Technical data What to do if ... Safety instructions Dimensions (DxWxH) 60 x 60 x 85 cm (height adjustable) If you cannot rectify a fault yourself, please contact our after-sales service. We will always find Emergency – Pull the appliance plug out of the socket immediately or disconnect the fuse. –...
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Intended use Preparing for Your new dryer installation, see Page 8 Congratulations - You have chosen a modern, high-quality Bosch for domestic use only, Never start the dryer if it is damaged! domestic appliance. only to be used for drying fabrics that have been Inform your after-sales service. -
Page 4: Drying
Drying Emptying condensation Empty container after each drying operation! Pull out condensation container keeping it horizontal. specting the Pour out condensation. dryer Always push container in fully until it clicks into place. If Container flashes in the display panel What to do if..., Page 10. nnecting the Condensation container Cleaning the fluff filter... -
Page 5: Information On Laundry
Only when switched off! Information on laundry ... Care and cleaning Dryer housing, control panel, air cooler, moisture sensors Labelling of fabrics – Wipe with a soft, damp cloth. Follow the manufacturer's care information. – Do not use harsh cleaning agents and solvents. –... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation – Delivery specification: dryer, instructions for installation and use, woollens basket (depending on model). – Check dryer for transport damage. – The dryer is very heavy. Do not attempt to lift it on your own. – Be careful to avoid sharp edges. –... -
Page 7: Technical Data
Technical data What to do if ... Dimensions (DxWxH) 60 x 60 x 85 cm (height adjustable) If you cannot rectify a fault yourself, please contact our after-sales service. We will always find an appropriate solution and will avoid unnecessary visits by engineers. Trust the expertise of Weight approximately 45 kg the manufacturer and rest assured that the repair will be carried out by trained service... -
Page 8: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Emergency – Pull the appliance plug out of the socket immediately or disconnect the fuse. ONLY use the – In rooms inside the house. dryer... – To dry fabrics. The dryer must – Be used for other purposes than those described above. NEVER...