Bosch WQG233D8GR User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WQG233D8GR User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WQG233D8GR [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For further information, please refer to the Digital User Guide. Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 9 Programmes .......    26 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Automatic programmes.... 26 1.2 Intended use....... 4 9.2 Timed programmes .... 27 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 10 Accessories......
  • Page 3 16 Troubleshooting.......    39 17 Transportation, storage and disposal ........   44 17.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation ...... 44 17.2 Disposing of old appliance .. 44 18 Customer Service.....    45 18.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD).. 45 19 Consumption values....   46 20 Technical data ......
  • Page 4: Safety

    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: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper 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.
  • Page 6 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en ▶ 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. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff. ▶ Do not drink or reuse the condensation water from the appli- ance. Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Foam and foam rubber may deform Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material or melt during the drying process. Do not dry laundry that contains damage ▶ foam or foam rubber. Unsuitable cleaning products may Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage damage the surfaces of the appli- terial damage and damage to the ap-...
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection Spin the laundry in the washing ma- Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- chine before drying. nection a If the laundry is excessively damp, this extends the programme dura- Installation and connection tion and increases energy con- 4.1 Unpacking the appliance sumption.
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en Replace the accessories in ques- If the appliance is operated immedi- ▶ tion before operating the appli- ately after transportation, the refriger- ance. ant contained in the appliance may → "Accessories", Page 28 result in damage to the appliance. Immediately after transporting the ▶...
  • Page 14: Water Drain Hose

    en Installation and connection Requirements Installation loca- Requirements ¡ The appliance and the accessory tion have been unpacked. Against a wall Do not trap the → "Unpacking the appliance", hoses between Page 12 the wall and the ¡ The appliance is installed at the in- appliance.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Push the water drain hose as far Water outlet connection types as it will go into the connecting ATTENTION! piece. In the event of a blocked or covered outlet, accumulated wastewater can flow back into the appliance. Before operating the appliance, en- ▶...
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection bow and secure it using fixing ma- terial. Secure the elbow to the gully. 4.5 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce vibrations and noises, align the appliance correctly. To align the appliance, turn the ap- ▶ pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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.
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    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 26 Programme selector → Page 29 Display → Page 19 Buttons → Page 22...
  • Page 19: Display

    Display en Display 6 Display The display shows the current set- Display tings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining 1:25 Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 27 8,0 kg Recommended...
  • Page 20: Buttons

    en Display Display Designation Description Dryness level: Iron The dryness level is activated. → "Buttons", Page 23 Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 23 Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 22 Plus Dryness level ad- The adjusted dryness level is activated.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Designation Description Anti-crease Programme status Pause Programme status End of pro- Programme status gramme Example...
  • Page 22 en Buttons Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Buttons Button Selection Description Έναρξη/Προσθήκη ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause ρούχων the programme. ¡ Cancel (Start/Reload) ¡ Pause ⁠ 3 δευτ. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the (Child Lock 3 sec.) childproof lock.
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection Description Για φύλαξη ¡ Για φύλαξη ¡ Selecting Για φύλαξη (Cupboard Dry) activates the dryness ¡ +1 level. ¡ +2 The dryness level ¡ +3 defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends. → "Dryness level", Page 25 ¡...
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection Description Λήξη σε ¡ Programme end ¡ Set the programme (Ready in) end. ¡ Programme length The programme dura- tion is already in- cluded in the set num- ber of hours. Once the programme has started, the pro- gramme duration is displayed.
  • Page 25: Changing The Dryness Level

    Dryness level en Dryness level 8 Dryness level Each automatic programme has a specified dryness level. The dryness level Dryness level defines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness level Laundry Drying result Φύλαξη Plus Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry.
  • Page 26: Programmes

    en Programmes Programmes 9 Programmes You can dry your fabrics using either an automatic programme or a timed pro- Programmes 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.
  • Page 27: Timed Programmes

    Programmes en Programme: Description Max. load (kg) Υγιεινή Plus Dry hard-wearing, heat-resistant fabrics (Hygiene Plus) made of cotton or linen. Note: Particularly suitable for strict hy- giene requirements. Αθλητικά/Μικροΐνες Dry self-drying sportswear made of per- (Sportswear) formance fibres, microfibres and synthet- ics. Πουκάμισα...
  • Page 28: Accessories

    QR code in the table of Remove all items from any pock- ▶ contents or on www.bosch- ets in your laundry before using home.com. the appliance. To protect your appliance and the ▶...
  • Page 29: Basic Operation

    Note: If you want to change the time scanning the QR code in the table of until the programme ends, set the contents or on www.bosch- "Ready in" time first. home.com. Press Έναρξη/Προσθήκη ρούχων. ▶...
  • Page 30: Cancelling The Programme

    en Basic operation avoid or cancel the cooling pro- Requirements cess, open the door. ¡ The display shows the following after drying: "End" → "Display", Page 20 ¡ or during operation: Open the appliance door. Add or remove laundry. Open the door. Close the appliance door. Remove the fluff from the door.
  • Page 31 Basic operation en Disconnect the two-part fluff filter. Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly under warm, running water and then dry them off. Open the two fluff filters. Close the two fluff filters and put them together. Remove the fluff. Insert the two-part fluff filter. Close the door.
  • Page 32: Filter System On The Base Unit

    en Basic operation Use a soft brush to clean the heat 12.10 Filter system on the exchanger cover. base unit During drying, fluff from the laundry is collected in the base unit's filter sys- tem. The filter system protects the ap- pliance from fluff. Cleaning the filter system on the base unit If the display shows a notification...
  • Page 33: Condensation Container

    Basic operation en Push the filter mat onto the retain- Requirements ers. ¡ The display shows the following after drying: "End" ¡ or during operation: Pull out the condensation con- tainer, keeping it level. Ensure that the cleaned filter mat is not deformed, damaged or in- verted when you push it onto the retainers.
  • Page 34: Childproof Lock

    Basic settings meet your needs. 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. Cleaning and servicing 15 Cleaning and servi- cing To keep your appliance working effi-...
  • Page 35: Base Unit

    Cleaning and servicing en Pull out the heat exchanger cover 15.2 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 ¡...
  • Page 36 en Cleaning and servicing Lift the middle tab on the insert Carefully clean the fins on the heat slightly. exchanger with a vacuum cleaner and brush attachment. Pull the insert out horizontally. Ensure that you vacuum the fins from top to bottom so that they do not become deformed or dam- aged.
  • Page 37: Moisture Sensor

    Cleaning and servicing en Clean the opening with a soft, Close the lever for the heat ex- damp cloth. changer. Push the insert in horizontally until Close the maintenance flap. the tab clicks into place. 15.3 Moisture sensor Close the base unit → Page 37. The moisture sensor in this appliance Closing the base unit measures how damp the laundry is...
  • Page 38 en Cleaning and servicing Note: If you do not clean the appli- ance as described, the appliance's functionality may be impaired. Open the door. Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 16 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting 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 ▶...
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Appliance paused, but Cooling process active. the drum is rotating. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Creasing. The load is too large. Observe the maximum load capacity of the ▶ → "Programmes", Page 26. The laundry lies in the drum for too long after drying. Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the drying programme has finished.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Condensation in the The appliance uses condensation for the automatic condensation tank self-cleaning. even though the water Not a fault – no action required. ▶ drain hose is connec- Water drain hose is not connected correctly. ted.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too → "Opening the base unit", Page 35. long. Clean the heat exchanger. → "Cleaning the base unit", Page 35 → "Closing the base unit", Page 37. Water is leaking from Appliance is not correctly aligned. the appliance. Aligning the appliance ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too Moisture sensor dirty. damp. → "Cleaning the moisture sensor", Page 37. ▶ The drying process is interrupted and the condensa- tion tank has been filled. → "Emptying the condensation container", Page 33. → "Inserting the condensation container", Page 33. → "Starting the programme", Page 29.
  • Page 44: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Secure the water drain hose on the Transportation, storage and disposal 17 Transportation, stor- appliance against unintentional loosening. age and disposal Ensure that you do not bend the You can find out here how to prepare Transportation, storage and disposal water drain hose.
  • Page 45: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Unplug the appliance from the Detailed information on the warranty mains. period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after- Cut through the power cord. sales service, your retailer or on our Dispose of the appliance in an en- website.
  • Page 46 en Consumption values Consumption values 19 Consumption values ⁠ Βαμβακερά eco programme The actual values may deviate from Consumption values (denoted by the arrow symbol) is the indicated values depending on suitable for drying cotton laundry with the type of fabric, composition of a normal dampness level, and is the laundry to be dried, residual moisture most efficient programme for drying...
  • Page 47: Technical Data

    Technical data en Programme Final Load Spin Initial Pro- Energy mois- (kg) speed mois- gramm con- ture (rpm) ture e dura- sump- level level tion tion (h:min) (kWh/ cycle) Βαμβακερά + Για 12,0 1400 1:52 0,88 σιδέρωμα Βαμβακερά + Για 12,0 1400 1:14 0,52...
  • Page 48 en  Technical data You can find more information about your model online at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/ . This web address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database. Please then follow the instructions on searching for the model. The model identifier is made up of the charac- ters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate.
  • Page 52 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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