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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WQB245ALSN [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Dryness level......  29 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Changing the dryness level.. 29 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Adjusting the dryness level .. 29 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9 Programmes ......  30 1.4 Safe installation ......
  • Page 3 15 Home Connect ......  40 21 Customer Service....  56 15.1 Setting up the Home Con- 21.1 Product number (E-Nr.), nect app ........  41 production number (FD) and consecutive numbering 15.2 Setting up Home Connect.. 41 (Z-Nr.) ........ 56 15.3 Home Connect menu ....  41 15.4 Activating Wi-Fi on the ap- 22 Consumption values....  57 pliance ........
  • 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 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. ▶...
  • Page 6 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. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en ▶ Rinse the laundry thoroughly with warm water and detergent be- fore drying it in the machine. ▶ Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have been used to clean the laundry beforehand. WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! If drying is interrupted early, the laundry is not cooled sufficiently and may ignite.
  • 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 Clean the appliance with nothing ▶ 2 Preventing material but water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove all detergent residue, damage ▶ spray residue or other residues im- mediately if they come into contact ATTENTION! with the appliance. The functionality of the appliance may be impaired if you use the wrong quantity of fabric softener, de-...
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection → "Disposing of packaging", After drying, clean the fluff filter Page 11 → Page 35. Check the appliance for visible a If the fluff filter is dirty, this reduces damage. the air flow in the appliance, ex- Open the door. tends the programme duration and increases energy consumption.
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en Included with Description Installation loca- Requirements the appliance tion Water jug In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- → "Filling the wa- stack ginal connection set from the ter tank", dryer manufac- Page 39 turer when set- ting up this appli- 4.3 Requirements for the in- ance in a stallation location...
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection hose to drain away excess condens- Pull out the condensation hose ation directly into the waste water from the connecting piece. system. Notes ¡ Operate this appliance using the water drain hose provided. If you connect the water drain hose → Page 14, you do not have to regularly empty the condensation container → Page 37.
  • Page 15 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 38. → Page 37. Connect the appliance to the water outlet.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection 4.5 Aligning the appliance Note: You can use the Y-distrib- In order to reduce vibrations and utor → Page 33 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.
  • Page 17 Installation and connection en Screw the door hinge and the door Removing the door hook onto the opposite sides. Requirement: The appliance is dis- connected from the mains. Open the door. Unscrew the door. When you do this, ensure that the door seal is not trapped or dam- aged.
  • Page 18 en Installation and connection Remove the colour door handle in- Remove the door lock. dicator and swap it with the cover on the opposite side. Insert the door lock on the oppos- ite side. Select the position of the door handle indicator based on the appliance's installation location: –...
  • Page 19: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    Installation and connection en Screw on the door. 4.7 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 58.
  • Page 20: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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 Condensation container → Page 37 Fluff filter → Page 35...
  • Page 21: Control Panel

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 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. Changing a setting value Programmes → Page 30 If you activate certain settings, the Programme selector display shows selection buttons and → Page 34...
  • Page 22: Display

    en Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Expected programme duration or pro- tion/programme gramme time remaining in hours and time remaining minutes. Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load ted programme in kg.
  • Page 23 Display en Display Designation Description Cooling process The laundry is cooled while the drum is rotating, in order to avoid damage to the laundry. The process can be cancelled by opening the door. Note: Do not change the programme. ⁠ Wi-Fi ¡ Lights up: The appliance is connected to your home network.
  • Page 24: Buttons

    en Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description ⁠ ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel If ⁠ is displayed, you can ¡ Pause pause the programme. If ⁠ is displayed, you can start the pro- gramme.
  • Page 25: Dryness Level

    Buttons en Button Selection Description Cupboard Dry Plus ⁠ ¡ Activate The dryness level defines how damp or dry ¡ Deactivate the laundry is after the programme ends. → "Dryness level", Page 29 Cupboard Dry ⁠ ¡ Activate The dryness level defines how damp or dry ¡...
  • Page 26 en Buttons Button Selection Description Business ⁠ ¡ Activate Adjust the set pro- gramme with crease-re- ¡ Deactivate moval function Iron As- sist ⁠ . → "Crease-removal func- tion", Page 38 Suitable for dry suits, jackets and trousers that have not been worn for long and are labelled "Dry clean only".
  • Page 27 Buttons en Button Selection Description Anti Crease ¡ 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. Gentle ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate gentle drying.
  • Page 28 en Buttons Button Selection Description ¡ Open the Home Con- nect menu...
  • Page 29: 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 ⁠ Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. that does not dry readily.
  • Page 30: 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 31: Timed Programmes

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Shirts/ Blouses Suitable for shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fab- rics. Note: For optimal drying results, dry a maximum of 5 shirts or 5 blouses at the same time. Once the laundry is dry, iron it or hang it up.
  • Page 32 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Time Program Warm 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. ⁠ App programs Select additional programmes directly via –...
  • Page 33: Accessories

    Accessories en 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 56. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ27510 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 34: Laundry

    en Laundry The switch-on process takes a few 11 Laundry seconds. Note: The lighting for the drum goes out automatically. 11.1 Preparing the laundry 12.2 Setting a programme ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum. Press the required programme. Remove all items from any pock- → "Programmes", Page 30 ▶...
  • Page 35: Loading Laundry

    operation en Press ⁠ . 12.4 Loading laundry Note: To prevent creasing, note the 12.7 Cancelling the pro- maximum load for the programmes. gramme → "Programmes", Page 30 Press ⁠ . Requirements Open the door. ¡ The laundry is prepared and sor- ted. Remove the laundry. → "Laundry", Page 34 → "Unloading the laundry", ¡...
  • Page 36 en operation Remove the fluff from the door. Disconnect the two-part fluff filter. 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 channel.
  • Page 37: Condensation Container

    operation en Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly 12.11 Condensation con- under warm, running water and tainer then dry them off. 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 38: Childproof Lock

    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 ⁠ 3 sec. for ap- ▶ prox. 3 seconds. a The control elements are locked. a The childproof lock also remains Check the condensation container activated when the appliance is in...
  • Page 39: Filling The Water Tank

    Crease-removal function en Do not use a programme with the Hang up the items of laundry and crease-removal function for the pull them into shape. following fabrics: ¡ Wool, leather and viscose 14.2 Filling the water tank ¡ Fabrics with parts made from Your appliance removes the creases metal, wood or plastic from rarely worn clothing using cold...
  • Page 40 en Home Connect Add approx. 180 ml cold drinking Home Connect services in your coun- water through the front opening, try. You can find information about using the water jug provided. this at: www.home-connect.com. The Home Connect app guides you through the entire login process. Fol- low the instructions in the Home Con- nect app to configure the settings.
  • Page 41: Setting Up Home Connect

    Home Connect en 15.1 Setting up the 15.3 Home Connect menu Home Connect app The Home Connect menu contains all of the Home Connect settings. Install the Home Connect app on your mobile device. Calling up the Home Connect menu Press and hold ⁠ Remote Start ▶ for at least 3 seconds. a The display shows the first setting of the Home Connect menu.
  • Page 42: Network Settings

    en Home Connect Activating remote start 15.5 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the appliance Requirements ¡ The appliance is connected to your Requirements home WiFi network. ¡ The Home Connect menu is called ¡ The appliance is connected to the Home Connect app. → "Calling up the Home Connect ¡...
  • Page 43: Remote Diagnostics

    Home Connect en a If the appliance finds a suitable appliance will transmit the following programme, the display for the types of data to the Home Connect programme lights up and the pro- server (initial registration): gramme information is displayed. ¡ Unique appliance identification a If the appliance does not find a (consisting of appliance codes as suitable programme, a signal...
  • Page 44: Overview Of The Basic Settings

    en Basic settings 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 16.1 Overview of the basic settings Posi- Basic setting Selection Description tion End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
  • Page 45: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Appliance care en Preparing the condensation 16.2 Changing the basic set- container for the appliance care tings programme Requirement: The display shows all If you are draining the condensation additional buttons. water from the appliance using the To call up the basic settings, press drain hose, prepare the condensation Basic Settings .
  • Page 46: Running The Basic Appli- Ance Care Programme

    en Appliance care The switch-on process takes a few a The appliance care programme seconds. starts and a signal tone sounds. a "End"  appears on the display and Press Basic Settings . a signal tone sounds once the ap- Set the programme to position 5. pliance care programme has a "CP1"...
  • Page 47 Appliance care en a After around 3 hours, the appli- WARNING ance pauses the appliance care Risk of injury! programme and the remaining pro- The use of non-original spare parts gramme duration flashes on the and non-original accessories is dan- display. gerous. Pull out the condensation con- Only use the manufacturer's ori- ▶...
  • Page 48: Cleaning And Servicing

    en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the filter. 18 Cleaning and servi- cing To keep your appliance working effi- ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 18.1 Tips on cleaning and care Wipe down the This ensures the housing and the parts of the appli- Clean the filter under warm, run-...
  • Page 49: Condensation Container Filter

    Cleaning and servicing en Empty the condensation container. ATTENTION! Hard or rough objects may damage → "Emptying the condensation the moisture sensor. container", Page 37 Do not use hard or rough objects, ▶ abrasive cleaning products or steel wool for cleaning. Note: If you do not clean the appli- ance as described, the appliance's functionality may be impaired.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 19 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 51 Troubleshooting en 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. ▶...
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting ⁠ and programme Water drain hose is not connected correctly. terminated. Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor- ▶ rectly. → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 Water drain hose is blocked. Rinse the water drain hose with tap water. ▶...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too Insufficient air circulation at the appliance's installation long. location. Ventilate the appliance's installation location. ▶ Insufficient condensation for the automatic self-clean- ing when permanently using the crease-removal func- tion. The appliance's ventilation opening is blocked. Ensure that the ventilation opening of the appliance ▶...
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the damp. drying programme has finished. Spread the items of laundry for cooling. Unsuitable dryness level set. → "Changing the dryness level", Page 29. ▶...
  • Page 55: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Ensure that you do not bend the 20 Transportation, stor- water drain hose. age and disposal Empty the condensation container → Page 37. Insert the condensation container 20.1 Preparing the appliance → Page 38. for transportation Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply. ATTENTION! a The appliance is now ready to be If the appliance is operated immedi-...
  • Page 56 en Customer Service Dispose of the appliance in an en- The contact details for Customer Ser- vironmentally friendly manner. vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our Information about current disposal website. methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.
  • Page 57 Consumption values en 22 Consumption values ⁠ Cotton 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,...
  • Page 58 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) Cotton + Iron Dry ⁠ 12.0 1400 1:22 0.54 Cotton + Iron Dry ⁠...
  • Page 59 äte GmbH, Carl-Wery-Str. 34, 81739 A detailed Declaration of Conformity Munich, Germany. can be found online at www.bosch- The source code will be made avail- home.co.uk among the additional able to you on request. documents on the product page for Please send your request to oss- your appliance.
  • Page 60 en Declaration of Conformity UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
  • Page 64 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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