Bosch WQG235DRAU User Manual And Installation Instructions
Bosch WQG235DRAU User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WQG235DRAU User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WQG235DRAU [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further 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......  29 1.4 Safe installation ......
  • Page 3 15.3 Running the basic appli- ance care programme .. 36 15.4 Running the intensive appli- ance care programme .. 37 16 Cleaning and servicing ...  38 16.1 Tips on cleaning and care .. 38 16.2 Moisture sensor.....  38 16.3 Condensation container fil- ter ..........
  • 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 After drying, clean the fluff filter 4.2 Scope of delivery → Page 31. After unpacking all parts, check for a If the fluff filter is dirty, this reduces any damage in transit and complete- the air flow in the appliance, ex- ness of the delivery.
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en 4.3 Requirements for the in- Installation loca- Requirements tion stallation location In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- ATTENTION! stack ginal connection If the appliance is tilted at an angle set from the greater than 40°, residual water may dryer manufac- leak out of the appliance and cause turer when set-...
  • 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 32.
  • 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 33. → Page 32. 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 29 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: 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. Ventilation opening Condensation container → Page 32 Fluff filter → Page 31...
  • 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 30 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 Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. 1:25 The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 27 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
  • Page 20 en Display Display Description ( Cupboard The dryness level is activated. Dry) → "Buttons", Page 23 Cupboard The dryness level is activated. Dry Plus) → "Buttons", Page 22 The adjusted dryness level is activated. → "Dryness level", Page 25 Easy Iron) The crease-reduction function is activated. → "Buttons", Page 23 Low Heat) Gentle drying is activated for delicate fabrics.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Description Start/ Pause Pause) Programme status Program end Programme status Example...
  • Page 22: Buttons

    en Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description ⁠ Start/Pause ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause ⁠ 3 sec. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock. ¡...
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection Description ⁠ Cupboard Dry ⁠ Cupboard Dry ¡ Selecting ⁠ Cupboard ¡ Dry activates the dry- ¡ +1 ness 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 ⁠ Finished in ¡ Programme end time ¡ Set the programme end time. ¡ Programme duration 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 ⁠ Cupboard Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. Dry Plus 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) ¡ If you dry the pillows and the pillows are not completely dry at the end of the programme, dry the pillows with a timed programme. → "Timed programmes", Page 27 ⁠ Hygiene Plus Dry hard-wearing, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen.
  • Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Remove laundry once the programme has ended and allow it to dry. Timed 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.
  • Page 29: 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 46. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ2741C appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    en operation a The display shows the programme operation 12 Basic operation duration or the programme end time. operation a After the programme has ended, 12.1 Switching on the appli- the display shows: "End" . ance Note: If "Hot" appears, the appliance cools the laundry. Requirement: The appliance has When "Hot"...
  • Page 31: Fluff Filter

    operation en Remove the fluff from the recess. 12.9 Fluff filter During drying, fluff from the laundry is collected in the fluff filter. The fluff fil- ter protects the appliance from fluff. Cleaning the fluff filter If the drying programme has finished or the display shows a notification while the appliance is in operation, clean the fluff filter.
  • Page 32: Condensation Container

    en operation Remove the fluff. Insert the two-part fluff filter. Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly Close the door. under warm, running water and then dry them off. 12.10 Condensation con- tainer Condensation forms during drying, which your appliance uses for auto- matic cleaning.
  • Page 33: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en Pull out the condensation con- Inserting the condensation tainer, keeping it level. container Push the condensation container ▶ in as far as it will go. Empty the condensation container. 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls.
  • Page 34: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings 14 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 14.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
  • Page 35: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Appliance care en Requirements 14.2 Changing the basic set- ¡ The drum is empty. tings ¡ The appliance is switched off. Set the programme selector to po- Clean the fluff filter. sition 1. → "Cleaning the fluff filter", Page 31 Pull out the condensation con- tainer horizontally and empty it.
  • Page 36: Calling Up The Appliance Care Programme

    en Appliance care Clean the filter in the condensation peatedly until you have run the ba- container. sic appliance care programme through to the end. 15.2 Calling up the appliance Requirements care programme ¡ The appliance care programme is ready. Requirement: The appliance care → "Preparing for appliance care", programme is ready.
  • Page 37: Running The Intensive Appli- Ance Care Programme

    Appliance care en ATTENTION! The functionality of 15.4 Running the intensive the appliance may be impaired if appliance care pro- you use the wrong quantity of fab- gramme ric softener, detergent, care product or cleaning agent. You can run the intensive appliance Follow the dosage recommenda- ▶...
  • Page 38: Cleaning And Servicing

    en Cleaning and servicing a The appliance care programme 16.2 Moisture sensor continues. The moisture sensor in this appliance a "End"  appears on the display and measures how damp the laundry is a signal tone sounds once the ap- during the drying cycle. The appli- pliance care programme has ance changes the duration of the ended.
  • Page 39: Condensation Container Filter

    Cleaning and servicing en Remove the filter. 16.3 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. The filter is cleaned automatically when the condensation container is emptied.
  • Page 40: 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 41 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 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Condensation in the Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor- ▶ condensation tank rectly. even though the water → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 drain hose is connec- ted. The programme does Childproof lock is activated. not start.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting ⁠ Automatic self-cleaning function rinses the appliance's heat exchanger. Not a fault. Do not pull out the condensation tank. Do not cancel the programme. Water is leaking from Appliance is not correctly aligned. the appliance. → "Aligning the appliance", Page 16 ▶...
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Odours have formed Stubborn dirt in the appliance or an extended appli- in the appliance. ance downtime of more than one month. Run the intensive appliance care programme. ▶ → "Appliance care", Page 35...
  • Page 45: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Empty the condensation container 18 Transportation, stor- → Page 32. age and disposal Insert the condensation container → Page 33. Disconnect the appliance's mains 18.1 Preparing the appliance plug from the power supply. for transportation a The appliance is now ready to be transported.
  • Page 46: Customer Service

    en Customer Service Information about current disposal ¡ On the rear of the appliance. methods are available from your Make a note of your appliance's de- specialist dealer or local authority. tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again This appliance is la- quickly.
  • Page 47: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 20 Consumption values The specified values are indicative amount of laundry being loaded, en- only and were determined in accord- vironmental conditions and the activ- ance with the applicable standard ation of additional functions. IEC61121. The expected programme dura- The actual values may deviate from tion/"Ready in"...
  • Page 48: Technical Data

    en Technical data Mains voltage 220-240 V, 21  Technical data 50 Hz Minimum in- 10 A Appliance height 84.2 cm stallation protec- tion Appliance width 59.8 cm Appliance depth 61.3 cm Nominal power 600 W Ambient temper- ¡ Minimum: Appliance depth 64.8 cm ature 5 °C with door closed ¡ Maximum: Appliance depth 109.6 cm 35 °C...
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