Bosch WQG23108GR User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WQG23108GR User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WQG23108GR [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: 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......   28 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11 Laundry........
  • Page 3 16 Troubleshooting.......    38 17 Transportation, storage and disposal ........   43 17.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation ...... 43 17.2 Disposing of old appliance .. 43 18 Customer Service.....    44 18.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD).. 44 19 Consumption values....   45 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 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- damage the surfaces of the appli- terial damage and damage to the ap- ance.
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection Spin the laundry in the washing ma- 4 Installation and con- chine before drying. nection a If the laundry is excessively damp, this extends the programme dura- tion and increases energy con- 4.1 Unpacking the appliance sumption. ATTENTION! Observe the programme's maximum Objects remaining in the drum that load capacity.
  • 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 hose to drain away excess condens- Installation loca- Requirements ation directly into the waste water tion system. In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- Notes stack ginal connection ¡ Operate this appliance using the set from the water drain hose provided.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Pull out the condensation hose Push the water drain hose as far from the connecting piece. as it will go into the connecting piece. The condensation hose is connec- ted to the connecting piece at the Insert the water drain hose into the factory.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Water outlet connection types bow and secure it using fixing ma- ATTENTION! terial. In the event of a blocked or covered Secure the elbow outlet, accumulated wastewater can to the gully. flow back into the appliance. Before operating the appliance, en- ▶...
  • Page 17: 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 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 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 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 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 (Start/Reload) ¡ Pause 3 δευτ. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the (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 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 26: 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 27: Timed Programmes

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Αθλητικά/ Μικροΐνες Dry self-drying sportswear made of per- (Sportswear) formance fibres, microfibres and synthet- ics. Πουκάμισα Dry shirts and blouses made of cotton, (Shirts) linen, synthetics or blended fabrics. Note: For optimal drying results, dry a maximum of 5 shirts at one time.
  • Page 28 en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 44. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ20410 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 29: Laundry

    QR code in the table of scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- contents or on www.bosch- home.com. home.com. 11.1 Preparing the laundry 12.1 Switching on the appli-...
  • Page 30: Starting The Programme

    en operation 12.4 Starting the programme 12.7 Unloading the laundry Note: If you want to change the time Open the appliance door. until the programme ends, set the Remove the laundry. "Ready in" time first. 12.8 Switching off the appli- Press Έναρξη/ Προσθήκη ▶ ρούχων. ance a The display shows either the pro- Turn the programme selector to...
  • Page 31 operation en Remove the two-part fluff filter. Open the two fluff filters. Remove the fluff from the recess. Remove the fluff. Ensure that no fluff falls into the air Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly channel. under warm, running water and Disconnect the two-part fluff filter.
  • Page 32: Filter System On The Base Unit

    en operation Close the two fluff filters and put ¡ If you do not clean the appliance them together. as described, the appliance's func- tionality may be impaired. Requirement: The display shows the following during operation: Clean the fluff filter → Page 30. Open the base unit → Page 35. Carefully remove the filter mat from the retainers.
  • Page 33: Condensation Container

    operation en Clean the filter mat thoroughly un- 12.11 Condensation con- der warm, running water and tainer squeeze it out by hand. 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.
  • Page 34: 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 35: 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. If you place a cloth beneath the 15.1 Tips on cleaning and...
  • Page 36 en Cleaning and servicing Clean the opening with a soft, Cleaning the base unit damp cloth. You can remove any visible dirt in the base unit. CAUTION Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the heat exchanger may lead to cuts. Do not touch the fins on the heat ▶...
  • Page 37: Moisture Sensor

    Cleaning and servicing en Close the maintenance flap. Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge. 15.3 Moisture sensor The moisture sensor in this appliance measures how damp the laundry is during the drying cycle. The appli- ance changes the duration of the automatic programme depending on the residual moisture in the laundry.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 16 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 39 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 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 40 en Troubleshooting 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 41 Troubleshooting en 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 36 → "Closing the base unit", Page 36. Water is leaking from Appliance is not correctly aligned. the appliance. Aligning the appliance ▶...
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting 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 34. → "Starting the programme", Page 30.
  • Page 43: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Secure the water drain hose on the 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 water drain hose. your appliance for transportation and Empty the condensation container storage.
  • Page 44: Customer Service

    en Customer Service 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 45: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 19 Consumption values ⁠ Βαμβακερά eco pro- The actual values may deviate from gramme (denoted by the arrow sym- the indicated values depending on bol) is suitable for drying cotton laun- the type of fabric, composition of dry with a normal dampness level, laundry to be dried, residual moisture and is the most efficient programme in the fabric, set degree of dryness,...
  • Page 46 en  Technical data 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 2:18 1,15 σιδέρωμα Βαμβακερά + Για 12,0 1400 1:25...
  • Page 47: Technical Data

    Technical data en 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 48 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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