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Tumble dryer WTX8HKL9SN en Installation and operating instructions...
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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.
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. T he following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to ■...
Safety instructions Warning Installation Risk of suffocation! Warning If allowed to play with the Risk of electric shock/fire/ packaging/plastic film or material damage/damage to packing components, children the appliance! may become caught in these or If the appliance is not installed pull them over their heads and properly, this may lead to a suffocate.
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Safety instructions The mains plug must be Warning ■ freely accessible at all times. Risk of fire/material damage/ If this is not possible, in damage to the appliance! order to comply with the The use of extension cords or relevant safety regulations, a power strips may result in fire switch (all pole due to overheating or short...
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Safety instructions Incorrectly placing (stacking) Warning ■ this appliance on top of a Risk of injury! washing machine may result The appliance is very heavy. ■ in injury, material damage Lifting it may result in injury. and/or damage to the Do not lift the appliance on appliance.
Safety instructions Operation Warning Risk of explosions/fire! Warning If there is any residual ■ Risk of explosions/fire! material left in the fluff filter, Laundry that has come into this may ignite when drying contact with solvents, oil, wax, is in progress, or even cause wax remover, paint, grease or the appliance to catch fire or stain remover may ignite when...
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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.
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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.
Safety instructions Cleaning/Maintenance Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Poisonous fumes may be given Risk of death! off by cleaning agents that The appliance is powered by contain solvents, e.g. cleaning electricity. There is a risk of solvent. electric shock if you come into Do not use cleaning agents that contact with live components.
Energy-saving tips Caution! Energy-saving tips Material damage/damage to the appliance Spin the laundry before drying. The ■ E n e r g y - s a v i n g t i p s Cleaning agents and agents for drier the laundry, the shorter the programme will be, in turn reducing pretreating laundry (e.g.
Installing and connecting the appliance Caution! Installing and Risk of material damage and damage connecting the to the appliance Objects remaining in the drum that are appliance not designed for operation with the appliance may result in material S cope of supply damage and damage to the appliance.
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Installing and connecting the appliance Warning Warning Risk of injury/material damage/ Risk of injury! damage to the appliance! The appliance is very heavy. Lifting it ■ The appliance may vibrate or move may result in injury. ■ when in operation, potentially Do not lift the appliance on your resulting in injury or material own.
Installing and connecting the appliance The appliance must not be supplied Install the appliance as follows: ■ through an external switching Place the appliance on a clean, device, such as a timer, or even, solid surface. connected to a circuit that is Check that the appliance is level regularly switched on and off by a using a spirit level.
Installing and connecting the appliance Before using the appliance for Warning Risk of injury! the first time If the hoses and mains cables are not correctly routed, they may constitute a Before you switch on the appliance: tripping hazard, which may result in Check that there is no visible damage to injury.
Installing and connecting the appliance Optional accessories Order optional accessories from the after-sales service: Basket for woollens: ■ Dry or air individual woollen items, sports shoes and soft toys in the basket for woollens. – Order number: WMZ20600. Platform: ■ For easier loading and unloading, raise your dryer with a platform.
Short introduction Quick reference guide The appliance must be correctly installed and connected. ~ Page 14 N ote: S h o r t i n t r o d u c t i o n Before starting the programme: Sort the laundry. Switch on the Select a appliance.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Appliance overview F a m i l i a r i s i n g y o u r s e l f w i t h y o u r a p p l i a n c e ( Condensation container~ Page 32 0 Panel 8 Drum interior lighting (depending on the model)
Familiarising yourself with your appliance Fascia Programmes Programme selector Turn: Set a programme ■ Press: Switch the appliance on/off ■ Display Displays settings and information Buttons for programme settings and additional functions/appliance settings...
Display Display D i s p l a y Display Description Information Lights up: Status display Programme status: Crease removal Drying Iron Dry ö Cupboard Dry » Anti-Crease -˜- Pause End of programme “Ÿš Dryness level Dryness level Ò Cupboard Dry Plus activated Ò...
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Display Remote Start lights up: Remote start function is activated. ~ Page 26 Energy manager Lit: appliance is connected to the smart energy system £ (Energy manager) (not available in every country) Empty the condensa- Empty the condensation container and then rein- ð...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme Maximum load Programme name Maximum load based on the dry Brief explanation of the programme and the items for which it is suitable. weight of the items Cotton 9 kg...
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Overview of programmes Business î 1 suit (1 jacket and 1 pair of trousers/ Timed program for reducing creasing and airborne odours (e.g. cigarette smoke). skirt) Suitable for dry suits, jackets and trousers that have not been worn for long, are labelled "Dry clean only"...
Overview of programmes Settings Programme Function setting Note: Not all settings can be activated in every programme. The activated settings are displayed on the but- tons or highlighted brightly in the display. You can change or deactivate the activated settings by repeatedly pressing on the relevant buttons on the display.
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Overview of programmes You can use the M and N selection buttons to adjust the setting values. Q 60´ (Reduced The drum moves the laundry at regular intervals after drying to prevent creasing. You Ironing 60 min.) can activate or deactivate the automatic Anti-Crease function for 60 minutes (using Q 60´...
Laundry Notes Laundry – When washing laundry to be tumble-dried, use the correct P reparing laundry amount of detergent and care L a u n d r y products as specified in the Warning manufacturer's instructions. Risk of explosions/fire! – Clean the moisture sensor Certain objects may ignite when drying regularly ~ Page 52.
Operating the appliance When sorting the laundry to be dried, Operating the take the following points into account: appliance To achieve an even drying result, ■ only dry laundry of the same type of L oading laundry and fabric and texture together. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e switching on the appliance If you dry thin, thick and multi-...
Operating the appliance Load the laundry unfolded into the Setting a programme drum. If you have activated the Note: childproof lock, you must deactivate it before you can set a programme. ~ Page 33 Set the programme you require. Close the appliance door. The programme settings will appear on the display.
Operating the appliance Changing the programme or End of programme adding more laundry The following message appears in the display: “Ÿš You can remove or add laundry and change or adjust the programme at any Removing laundry and time during drying. switching off the appliance Open the door or press A (Start/ Pause) to pause the programme.
Operating the appliance Emptying the condensation Push the condensation container back into the appliance until you feel container it lock into place. 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.
Appliance settings Basic settings Appliance settings You can adjust certain basic settings on Y ou can activate/deactivate the the appliance. To make adjustments, A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s childproof lock and adjust the basic you first need to call up the setting settings (e.g.
Home Connect The basic settings are assigned to the Home Connect following programme positions: T his appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can H o m e C o n n e c t be remotely controlled using a mobile device. You can use the Home Connect app to do the following on your appliance from your mobile device: Set up programs and launch them.
Home Connect Connecting to the home Notes Please observe the safety network and the Home ■ precautions in this instruction Connect app manual and make sure that these are complied with even when Connect your appliance to the home operating the appliance via the network automatically or manually Home Connect app while you are (you only need to do this the first time).
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Home Connect Connecting to your home network Connecting to your home network automatically manually Step 2.1 Step 2.2 Ensure that you are in the Home Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu. ~ Page 35 Connect menu. ~ Page 35 Make sure that you have opened the Press A .
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Home Connect Call up the Wi-Fi setting on the Connecting to the Home Connect app mobile device. If your appliance is connected to your Connect the mobile device to the home network, you can connect it to the Home Connect Wi-Fi network and Home Connect app.
Home Connect Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi Resetting your network settings If your appliance is already connected to your home network, you can activate You can reset all of the network or deactivate Wi-Fi on your appliance. settings. Ensure that you are in the Home Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu.
Home Connect Updating the software Energy management You can update the Home Connect You can connect your appliance to your software on your appliance. As soon as smart energy system (Energy manager). a new software update is available, a Once you have connected your note appears in the display: —˜š...
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Home Connect Flex start Notes If the smart energy system (energy Activate the Flex start function to allow ■ manager) does not start your your smart energy system (Energy appliance, the programme will still manager) to start your appliance once be started before the set time period your home photovoltaic system is able ends.
Home Connect Intelligent program Possible reasons: No suitable drying programs could recommendation ■ be found for the selected washing program. After you have washed your laundry in The washing machine and dryer the washing machine, the dryer will ■ must be connected to your home recommend a suitable program for network and registered in your drying your laundry.
Home Connect Information on data protection Declaration of Conformity When your appliance is connected for Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH the first time to a Wi-Fi network, which is hereby declares that the appliance with connected to the Internet, your Home Connect functionality meets the...
Crease-removal function ¤ will appear on the display. … Crease-removal If ¤ does not appear on the Note: function display, the water tank is already filled with the correct amount of water and the program will start. T his appliance has programs for Pull out the condensation container C r e a s e - r e m o v a l f u n c t i o n removing creases from dry clothing that...
Crease-removal function Push the condensation container Cleaning the filter in the water back into the appliance until you feel tank it lock into place. The filter in the water tank protects the appliance from dirt and debris and should be cleaned regularly. Caution! Risk of material damage and damage to the appliance...
Draining the condensation water Insert the filter into the water tank. Œ Draining the Push the condensation container back into the appliance until you feel condensation water it lock into place. C ondensation will form in the appliance 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.
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Draining the condensation water Remove the cap from the socket. Secure the other side of the drain hose using the remaining accessories, depending on the connection situation. Washbasin: Notes – The appliance is supplied with the cap fitted on the socket. –...
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Draining the condensation water Turn the condensation container Floor drain: 180° onto its underside and remove the stopper that is fitted. Caution! Risk of material damage due to leaks or draining water. Turn the condensation container Secure the drain hose to prevent it 180°...
Cleaning and maintenance Slide in the condensation container Cleaning and until it clicks into place. maintenance C leaning the appliance C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Warning Risk of death! The appliance is powered by electricity.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the base unit Warning Risk of electric shock/material This appliance is equipped with damage/damage to the appliance! automatic self-cleaning. Fluff from the If moisture penetrates the appliance, laundry does not have to be removed this may cause it to short circuit. after each use –...
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Cleaning and maintenance Pull the heat exchanger cover out by Pull the fluff collector out horizontally. its grip. The fluff collector may contain Note: fluff and residual water, which may drip out of it when you pull it out. Remove all of the fluff from the heat Open the fluff collector and remove exchanger cover and remove the any fluff.
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Cleaning and maintenance Close the fluff collector. Lock the levers on the heat exchanger cover. Ensure that you close the fluff Note: collector fully. Slide the fluff collector in horizontally Close the maintenance flap. as far as it will go. You have now finished cleaning the appliance's base unit.
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the moisture sensor Cleaning the filter in the condensation container The moisture sensor measures Note: the amount of moisture in the laundry. The filter in the condensation Note: After long periods of usage, the container cleans the condensation moisture sensor may become covered water, which is used during the by a fine layer of limescale or detergent...
Appliance care Clean the filter under warm, running Ö Appliance care water or in the dishwasher. You can use a soft brush to Note: T he appliance offers additional cleaning clean off more stubborn dirt. A p p l i a n c e c a r e programmes that you can run for the Push the filter in until you feel it lock maintenance of the appliance:...
Appliance care Preparing the appliance for Press # to switch on the appliance. appliance care Preparing the appliance for appliance care The appliance must be prepared before you can run a basic or intensive appliance care programme. Prepare the appliance for appliance care as follows: Clean the base unit.~ Page 49 The appliance is now ready to run the...
Appliance care Turn the condensation container Run the appliance care programme as 180° onto its underside and insert follows: the stopper. Prepare the appliance for appliance care. ~ Page 54 Set the programme to position 1. Clean the filter in the condensation container.~ Page 52 Press and hold ü...
Appliance care Slide in the condensation container Press # to switch off the appliance. until it clicks into place. You have now completed the appliance Press A (Start/Pause). care programme. The appliance care programme will start and an audible signal will sound. Running the intensive “Ÿš...
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Appliance care Set the programme to position 4. Warning Risk of injury/material damage/ damage to the appliance! The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury, material damage or damage to the appliance. For safety reasons, use genuine spare parts and accessories only.
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Appliance care Slide in the condensation container Carefully swing the condensation until it clicks into place. container round horizontally and empty it to dispose of any remaining original appliance care product. Press A (Start/Pause). The appliance care programme will start Pour approx.
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Appliance care Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into place. Press # to switch off the appliance. You have now completed the appliance care programme.
Help with the appliance Help with the appliance H e l p w i t h t h e a p p l i a n c e Faults Cause/Remedy Appliance does not start. Check the mains plug and the fuses. The appliance does not If there is fluff or debris in the fluff filter or if the fluff filter is damp, ■...
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Help with the appliance Laundry is not dried properly or After the programme has ended, warm laundry feels damper than it ■ is still too damp. actually is. Spread out the laundry and let it cool down. Adjust the drying time or increase the degree of dryness. This will ■...
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Help with the appliance The appliance feels cold Not a fault. The appliance can dry effectively at low temperatures using a despite drying. heat pump. Drying programme is stopped. If the drying programme is stopped due to a power failure, restart the programme or remove the laundry and spread it out.
Transporting the appliance Push the condensation container Transporting the back into the appliance until you feel it lock into place. appliance Warning T r a n s p o r t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Risk of injury/material damage/ damage to the appliance! If you take hold of any of the appliance's...
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 used for Duration** Energy consumption** Programme spinning the laundry (in min) (in kWh) (in rpm) Cotton 9 kg...
Technical data Technical data Disposal D imensions: Dispose of packaging and the T e c h n i c a l d a t a D i s p o s a l 850 x 600 x 640 mm appliance in an (height x width x depth) environmentally responsible manner.
Customer Service Customer Service I f you cannot rectify the error yourself by C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e turning the appliance off and then on again, please contact our after-sales service.~ Enclosed after-sales service directory or cover page We will always find an appropriate...
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