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- Page 1 Tumble dryer WQG23508GR [en] User manual and installation instructions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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........ - Page 3 15.4 Preparing the appliance for the intensive appliance care programme..... 35 15.5 Running the intensive appli- ance care programme ... 35 15.6 Ending the intensive appli- ance care programme ... 37 16 Cleaning and servicing .... 38 16.1 Tips on cleaning and care .. 38 16.2 Base unit ........ 38 16.3 Moisture sensor...... 40 16.4 Condensation container fil-...
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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. ▶...
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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.
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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.
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Page 11: Preventing Material Damage
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... -
Page 12: Energy Saving Mode
en Installation and connection Check the appliance for visible Observe the programme's maximum damage. load capacity. → "Programmes", Page 24 Open the appliance door. → "Basic operation", Page 28 a If the maximum load is exceeded, Remove any accessories from the this extends the programme dura- drum. -
Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location
Installation and connection en 4.3 Requirements for the in- Installation loca- Requirements tion stallation location ATTENTION! → "Accessories", If the appliance is tilted at an angle Page 27 greater than 40°, residual water may This appliance leak out of the appliance and cause must only be material damage. -
Page 14: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply
en Installation and connection 4.5 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance's power cable in a socket nearby. The connection details of the appli- ance can be found under Tech- nical data → Page 49. Check the mains plug is inserted properly. -
Page 15: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance
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. Air inlet Door Maintenance flap on the base Condensation container... -
Page 16: 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 24 Programme selector → Page 28 Display → Page 17 Buttons → Page 20... -
Page 17: Display
Display en 6 Display The display shows the current settings, 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 25 8,0 kg Recommended... - Page 18 en Display Display Designation Description (Για Dryness level: Iron The dryness level is activated. σιδέρωμα) → "Buttons", Page 21 (Για Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. φύλαξη) Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 21 (Φύλαξη Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. Plus) Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 20 Plus Dryness level ad-...
- Page 19 Display en Display Designation Description Automatic self- The automatic self-cleaning function rinses cleaning the appliance's heat exchanger. Note: Do not remove the condensation container and do not interrupt the pro- gramme. Drying Programme status Dryness level: Iron Programme status Dryness level: Programme status Cupboard Dry Anti-crease Programme status...
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Page 20: Buttons
en Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description Έναρξη/Προσθήκη ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause ρούχων the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause 3 δευτ.. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock. ¡... - Page 21 Buttons en Button Selection Description Για φύλαξη ¡ Για φύλαξη ¡ Selecting Για φύλαξη 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 23 ¡...
- Page 22 en Buttons Button Selection Description Λήξη σε ¡ Programme end ¡ Set the programme 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.
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Page 23: Changing The Dryness Level
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 Φύλαξη Plus Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. that does not dry readily. -
Page 24: Programmes
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. -
Page 25: Timed Programmes
Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Υγιεινή Plus Dry hard-wearing, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen. Note: Particularly suitable for strict hy- giene requirements. Αθλητικά/Μικροΐνες Dry self-drying sportswear made of per- formance fibres, microfibres and synthet- ics. Πουκάμισα Suitable for shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fab- rics. - Page 26 en Programmes Timed program Description Max. load (kg) Ζεστό πρόγρ. χρόνου Dry all types of fabric except for wool and silk. Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi-layered, thick laundry.
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Page 27: 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. -
Page 28: Basic Operation
"Ready in" time first. in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of Press Έναρξη/Προσθήκη ρούχων. ▶ contents or on www.bosch- a The display shows either the pro- home.com. gramme duration or the "Ready in" time. -
Page 29: Cancelling The Programme
operation en avoid or cancel the cooling pro- Requirements cess, open the door. ¡ The display shows the following after drying: "End" → "Display", Page 18 ¡ or during operation: . Open the appliance door. Add or remove laundry. Open the door. Close the appliance door. - Page 30 en operation 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.
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Page 31: Condensation Container
operation en Empty the condensation container. 12.10 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. Emptying the condensation container If the drying programme has finished or the display shows a notification Check the condensation container while the appliance is in operation,... -
Page 32: Childproof Lock
14 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to 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. -
Page 33: Starting The Appliance Care Programme
Appliance care en Empty the condensation container 15.3 Running the basic appli- → Page 31. 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. - Page 34 en Appliance care Insert the condensation container Empty the condensation container so that it locks into place. → Page 31. Press Έναρξη/Προσθήκη ρούχων. Insert the condensation container so that it locks into place. a The appliance care programme starts and an audible signal sounds.
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Page 35: Preparing The Appliance For The Intensive Appliance Care Programme
Appliance care en 15.4 Preparing the appliance 15.5 Running the intensive for the intensive appli- appliance care pro- ance care programme gramme If the appliance is not used for more Pull out the condensation con- than one month, stubborn dirt or tainer horizontally and empty it. odours may occur. - Page 36 en Appliance care Insert the condensation container Add approx. 1 ½ litres of hot tap so that it locks into place. water into the condensation con- tainer. Press Έναρξη/Προσθήκη ρούχων. Hold the full condensation con- The appliance care programme tainer level so that no liquid spills starts and an audible signal out.
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Page 37: Ending The Intensive Appli- Ance Care Programme
Appliance care en Pull out the condensation con- 15.6 Ending the intensive ap- tainer, keeping it level. pliance care programme Add approx. 1 ½ litres of hot tap water into the condensation con- tainer. Empty the condensation container → Page 31. Hold the full condensation con- tainer level so that no liquid spills out. -
Page 38: Cleaning And Servicing
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. 16.1 Tips on cleaning and care Wipe down the... - Page 39 Cleaning and servicing en Pull out the heat exchanger cover Clean the insert under running wa- by the handle. ter and dry it off. Clean the opening with a soft, Cleaning the base unit damp cloth. You can remove any visible dirt in the base unit.
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Page 40: Moisture Sensor
en Cleaning and servicing Insert the heat exchanger cover by ance changes the duration of the the handle. automatic programme depending on the residual moisture in the laundry. Cleaning the moisture sensor Over time, residue from limescale, detergents and care products can build up on the moisture sensor. -
Page 41: Condensation Container Filter
Cleaning and servicing en Slide in the filter as far as it will go. 16.4 Condensation container filter During drying, fluff from the laundry gets into the condensation. The filter in the condensation container pro- tects the appliance from fluff. Clean the filter for the condensation tank. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
en Troubleshooting 17 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 ▶... - Page 43 Troubleshooting en 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 24. 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 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The length of the pro- The programme operation is optimised electronically. gramme changes dur- This may change the programme duration. ing the drying cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Pumping noise. Condensation pump active. Not a fault –...
- Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric. damp. Set a timed programme for the subsequent drying. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 24 There has been a power cut. Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶...
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Page 46: Transportation, Storage And Disposal
en Transportation, storage and disposal Disconnect the appliance's mains 18 Transportation, stor- plug from the power supply. age and disposal a The appliance is now ready to be transported. You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for transportation and 18.2 Disposing of old appli- storage. -
Page 47: Customer Service
Customer Service en 19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) This appliance is la- belled in accordance and production number with European Directive (FD) 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and elec- You can find the product number (E- tronic appliances (waste Nr.) and the production number (FD) electrical and electronic on the appliance's rating plate. - Page 48 en Consumption values 20 Consumption values Βαμβακερά eco programme The actual values may deviate from (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 in the fabric, set degree of dryness,...
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Page 49: 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 1:40 1,06 σιδέρωμα Βαμβακερά + Για 12,0 1400 0:50 0,55... - Page 50 en Technical data This product contains light sources from energy efficiency class F. These light sources are available as a spare part and must only be replaced by trained specialist staff. You can find more information about your model online at https://eprel.ec.europa.eu/ .
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