Bosch WTG8729XCL Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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WTG8729XCL
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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WTG8729XCL en Installation and operating instructions...
  • Page 2 Caution! To meet the high quality demands required by Bosch, every tumble dryer This signal word indicates a possibly that leaves our factory is carefully dangerous situation. Not heeding the checked to ensure that it functions caution can cause property and/or correctly and is in perfect condition.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents e n I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s Intended use....4 Operating the appliance .
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended use Intended use Safety instructions T he following safety information This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to domestic use only.
  • Page 5 Safety instructions Do not allow children to Warning ■ clean or maintain this Risk of suffocation! appliance unsupervised. If allowed to play with the Keep children under 3 years packaging/plastic film or ■ and pets away from this packing components, children appliance.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Safety instructions The mains plug must be Installation ■ freely accessible at all times. Warning If this is not possible, in Risk of electric shock/fire/ order to comply with the material damage/damage to relevant safety regulations, a the appliance! switch (all pole If the appliance is not installed disconnection) must be built properly, this may lead to a...
  • Page 7 Safety instructions Incorrectly placing (stacking) Warning ■ this appliance on top of a Risk of fire/material damage/ washing machine may result damage to the appliance! in injury, material damage The use of extension cords or and/or damage to the power strips may result in fire appliance.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Safety instructions Do not use the appliance if Warning ■ industrial chemicals have Risk of injury! been used to clean the The appliance is very heavy. ■ laundry. Lifting it may result in injury. Do not lift the appliance on Warning your own.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of fire/material damage/ Risk of poisoning! damage to the appliance! Poisonous fumes may be given If a program is terminated off by cleaning agents that before the drying cycle has contain solvents, e.g. cleaning finished, this prevents the solvent.
  • Page 10: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions If you pour the wrong Caution! ■ quantity of detergent or Material damage/damage to cleaning agent into the the appliance appliance, this may result in If the amount of laundry in ■ material damage or damage the appliance exceeds its to the appliance.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions When removing the mains Warning ■ plug from the socket, always Risk of injury/material take hold of the plug itself damage/damage to the and never the mains cable, appliance! otherwise this may damage The use of spare parts and the mains cable.
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Energy-saving tips Environmental protection Spin the laundry before drying. ■ The drier the laundry, the shorter the drying time will be, thus P ackaging/old appliance consuming less energy. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Load the dryer with the maximum Dispose of packaging in an ■...
  • Page 13: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Warning Installation and Risk of fire/risk of poisoning/risk of connection material damage and damage to the appliance! S cope of delivery The dryer contains refrigerant which, I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d c o n n e c t i o n although it is environmentally friendly, is flammable R290.
  • Page 14: Optional Accessories

    Installation and connection During installation, ensure that: Platform: ■ For easier loading and unloading, The dryer is placed on a clean, level ■ raise your dryer with a platform. and firm surface, Transport laundry with the clothes The mains plug can be accessed at ■...
  • Page 15: Œ Draining The Condensation

    Draining the condensation water When the dryer is delivered from the ΠDraining the factory, the hose for discharging the condensation into the condensation condensation water container is fastened to the connecting piece. C ondensation will form in the appliance Disconnect the hose from the D r a i n i n g t h e c o n d e n s a t i o n w a t e r as it dries the laundry.
  • Page 16 Draining the condensation water Fasten the other end of the drain hose with the remaining accessories, depending on the connection situation (A, B or C). Caution! Accumulated water can be drawn back into the dryer and may cause material damage. Check that the water drains away from the wash basin quickly.
  • Page 17 Draining the condensation water Pull out the condensation container Slide in the condensation container fully. until it clicks into place. Turn the condensation container The condensation is now discharged via 180° onto its underside and remove the drain hose into the waste-water the stopper that is fitted.Turn the system or into a wash basin condensation container back over...
  • Page 18: The Main Points In Brief

    The main points in brief The main points in brief T h e m a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Load the laundry and close Switch on the dryer. Select a programme and, the door.
  • Page 19: Getting To Know Your Appliance

    Getting to know your appliance Getting to know your appliance D ryer G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r a p p l i a n c e ( Condensate container 0 Control and display panel 8 Drum interior light (depending on the model) @ Dryer door...
  • Page 20: Control Panel

    Getting to know your appliance Control panel ( Use the programme selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select the programme. 0 Programmes ~ Page 23. 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the programme ~ Page 25. @ Buttons ~ Page 25.
  • Page 21: Display Panel

    Getting to know your appliance Display panel Buttons in the display panel Display panel ( Select the degree of dryness. Anti-Crease selected. ” 0 Select the drying time. Fine adjustment of the dryness – level. 8 Select the Ready in time. Timed programme selected.
  • Page 22: Laundry

    Laundry Notes Laundry – When washing laundry to be tumble-dried, use the correct P reparing the laundry amount of detergent and care L a u n d r y products as specified in the Warning manufacturer's instructions. Risk of explosion/fire! –...
  • Page 23: Programmes And Buttons

    Programmes and buttons Programmes and buttons P rogrammes P r o g r a m m e s a n d b u t t o n s Programme and fabrics Maximum load and programme settings/info Name of the programme The maximum load is based on the dry weight of the fabrics Which fabrics is the programme suitable for?
  • Page 24 Programmes and buttons Secar c/cesto (Woolens in the basket) ü 1.5 kg Fabrics made from wool or a wool blend that are suitable for tumble drying. Only dry the fabrics using the basket for woollens Note: ~ Page 26. Camisas/blusas (Shirts/Blouses) ’ 1.5 kg Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics.
  • Page 25: Buttons

    Programmes and buttons Buttons Buttons Explanations and notes Not all buttons and their functions can be selected in all programmes. Note: Ajuste secado If the laundry is too damp after drying, you can finely adjust the dryness level e.g. (Degree of Cupboard Dry.
  • Page 26: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance The basket for woollens Operating the appliance The basket for woollens is Note: supplied with your dryer or it can be purchased as an accessory from the L oading laundry and after-sales service. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e switching on the dryer Caution! The dryer must be correctly...
  • Page 27: Drying With The Basket For Woollens

    Operating the appliance Drying with the basket for b) Pullover woollens Insert the feet of the basket for woollens into the holes on the fluff filter. c) Sports shoes Place sports shoes in the basket for woollens without the insert. Pull out the tongues of the shoes and remove the insoles or heel cushions.
  • Page 28: Setting A Programme

    Operating the appliance Place the insert or the sports shoes Setting a programme in the basket for woollens. If you have activated the Caution! Note: childproof lock, you must deactivate it Risk of material damage to before you can set a programme, see the fabrics.
  • Page 29: Programme Sequence

    Operating the appliance Programme sequence Cancelling the programme The programme status is indicated in The programme can be interrupted at the display field. any time; to pause, open the dryer door or press the Start button. e.g. Expected programme duration in hours and minutes.
  • Page 30: Clean The Fluff Filter

    Operating the appliance Clean the fluff filter Open both filters and remove all the fluff. During drying, fluff and hair from Note: the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter. If the fluff filter is blocked or dirty, this reduces the flow of air, which prevents the dryer from achieving its maximum performance.
  • Page 31: Emptying The Condensate Container

    Operating the appliance Emptying the condensate Push in the condensate container until you feel it lock back into place container in the dryer. Condensation will form in the appliance as it dries the laundry. If there is no drain hose connected to the appliance, the condensation water from the appliance will run into the condensation container.
  • Page 32: Signal Setting

    Signal setting Turn the programme selector Signal setting clockwise to position 3. The volume of the audible signal at Y ou can change the following settings: the end of the programme is shown S i g n a l s e t t i n g in the display.
  • Page 33: Noises

    Noises The condensation is pumped into > Noises the condensate container by a pump. This generates pumping noises. During drying, particularly in the N ote: N o i s e s initial phase, operation of the appliance results in noise from the compressor and pump.
  • Page 34: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning the moisture sensor Cleaning The dryer is equipped with a Note: C leaning the dryer and the stainless-steel moisture sensor. The C l e a n i n g control panel moisture sensor measures how damp the laundry is. After long periods of usage the moisture Warning sensor may become covered by a fine...
  • Page 35: Cleaning The Filter In The Condensate Container

    Cleaning Cleaning the filter in the condensate container The filter in the condensate Note: container cleans the condensation water that is used during the dryer's automatic cleaning cycle. Pull out the condensate container horizontally. Pour out the condensation water. Remove the filter. Clean the filter under warm, running water or in the dishwasher.
  • Page 36: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them Faults and what to do about them F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m Faults Cause/remedy ð...
  • Page 37 Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/remedy Drying time too long? The fluff filter may be dirty and cause a longer drying time. Clean the fluff fil- ■ ter. If the air inlet on the dryer is blocked or not freely accessible, this may ■...
  • Page 38: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service After-sales service A fter-sales service A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e If you cannot rectify the fault yourself (faults, what to do?), please contact our after-sales service. We will always find an appropriate solution to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
  • Page 39: Consumption Values

    Consumption values Consumption values C onsumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s Spin speed which is used Programme Duration** Energy consumption** for spinning the laundry Cottons 9 kg 4.5 kg 9 kg 4.5 kg...
  • Page 40: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data D imensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a 85 x 60 x 60 cm Height x width x depth Weight: Approx. 56 kg Maximum load: 9 kg Condensate container: 4.6 l Connected voltage: 220 - 240 V...
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