Bosch WTX88RH9GB Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Bosch WTX88RH9GB Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WTX88RH9GB 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

    Table of 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.
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended use Œ Draining the condensation Intended use water ..... 41 This appliance is intended for private ■ Cleaning and maintenance . . . 44 I n t e n d e d u s e domestic use only.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    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 ■...
  • Page 6: Installation

    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.
  • Page 7 Safety instructions The mains plug must be Warning ■ freely accessible at all times. Risk of electric shock/fire/ If this is not possible, in material damage/damage to order to comply with the the appliance! relevant safety regulations, a If the appliance's mains cable is switch (all pole altered or damaged, this may disconnection) must be built...
  • Page 8 Safety instructions If you take hold of any of the Warning ■ appliance's protruding parts Risk of injury/material (e.g. the appliance door) in damage/damage to the order to lift or move it, these appliance! parts may break off and The appliance may vibrate or ■...
  • Page 9: Operation

    Safety instructions If there is coal dust or flour in Operation ■ the air around the appliance, Warning this may cause an explosion. Risk of explosions/fire! Make sure that the area Laundry that has come into around the appliance is kept contact with solvents, oil, wax, clean when it is in operation.
  • Page 10 Safety instructions Do not switch off the If you climb onto the ■ ■ appliance before the drying appliance, the worktop may cycle has finished unless you break, which may result in remove all items of laundry injury. from the drum immediately Do not climb onto the and spread them out (to appliance.
  • Page 11: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions Light objects such as hair Cleaning/Maintenance ■ and lint may be sucked into Warning the air inlet when the Risk of death! appliance is in operation. The appliance is powered by Keep these away from the electricity. There is a risk of appliance.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions Warning Caution! Risk of poisoning! Material damage/damage to the appliance Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that Cleaning agents and agents for contain solvents, e.g. cleaning pretreating laundry (e.g. stain solvent. removers, prewash sprays, etc.) Do not use cleaning agents that may cause damage if they contain solvents.
  • Page 13: Energy-Saving Tips

    Energy-saving tips Energy-saving tips Installing and connecting the Spin the laundry before drying. The ■ appliance E n e r g y - s a v i n g t i p s drier the laundry, the shorter the programme will be, in turn reducing I ncluded with the appliance energy consumption.
  • Page 14: Installing The Appliance

    Installing and connecting the appliance Remove any packaging and Warning protective covers completely from Risk of fire/material damage/damage the appliance. to the appliance! Open the door. The appliance contains R290, a Remove all the accessories from the refrigerant that is environmentally drum.
  • Page 15 Installing and connecting the appliance Warning Install the appliance as follows: Risk of injury! Place the appliance on a clean, The appliance is very heavy. Lifting it ■ even, solid surface. may result in injury. Check that the appliance is level Do not lift the appliance on your using a spirit level.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Appliance

    Installing and connecting the appliance Connecting the appliance Warning Risk of electric shock/fire/material Warning damage/damage to the appliance! If the appliance's mains cable is altered Risk of electric shock/fire/material or damaged, this may result in electric damage/damage to the appliance! shock, short circuiting or fire due to If the appliance is not installed properly, overheating.
  • Page 17: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time

    Installing and connecting the appliance Optional accessories Connect the appliance as follows: Connecting the drain hose. Order optional accessories from the ~ Page 41 after-sales service: Basket for woollens: ■ Dry or air individual woollen items, sports shoes and soft toys in the basket for woollens.
  • Page 18: Quick Reference Guide

    Short introduction Quick reference guide The appliance must be correctly installed and connected. ~ Page 13 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.
  • Page 19: Familiarising Yourself With Your 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 31 0 Panel 8 Drum interior lighting (depending on the model)
  • Page 20: Fascia

    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...
  • Page 21: Display

    Display Display D i s p l a y Indicator/symbol Description Information Lit: Status indicator Programme status: Drying Iron Dry ö Cupboard Dry » Anti-Crease -˜- Pause End of programme “Ÿš Dryness level Dryness level Ò Cupboard Dry Plus activated Ò...
  • Page 22 Display Remote Start lights up: Remote start function is activated. ~ Page 25 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...
  • Page 23: Overview Of Programmes

    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 Cottons 9 kg...
  • Page 24 Overview of programmes Shirts 1.5 kg Shirts/blouses made of cotton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Note: Once the laundry is dry, iron it or hang it up. This will allow the residual mois- ture to be distributed evenly. Duvet 2.5 kg Clothing, pillows, quilts or bedspreads filled with synthetic fibres.
  • Page 25: Settings

    Overview of programmes Settings Programme set- Function ting 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.
  • Page 26 Overview of programmes You can use the M and N selection buttons to adjust the setting values. Reduced Ironing The drum moves the laundry at regular intervals after drying to prevent creasing. You can activate or deactivate the automatic Anti-Crease function for 60 minutes (using Reduced Ironing 60' ) or for 120 minutes (using Reduced Ironing 120' ).
  • Page 27: Laundry

    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 47.
  • Page 28: Operating The Appliance

    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-...
  • Page 29: Setting A Programme

    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 32 Set the programme you require. Close the appliance door. The programme settings will appear on the display.
  • Page 30: Changing The Programme Or Adding More Laundry

    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 Start/ A Reload to pause the...
  • Page 31: Emptying The Condensation

    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.
  • Page 32: Appliance Settings

    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.
  • Page 33: Home Connect

    Home Connect Release ü Drying Target. Home Connect Setting mode is now activated. The basic settings are assigned to the T his appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can H o m e C o n n e c t following programme positions: be remotely controlled using a mobile device.
  • Page 34: Calling Up The Home Connect Menu

    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).
  • Page 35 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 34 Connect menu. ~ Page 34 Make sure that you have opened the Press Start/ A Reload.
  • Page 36 Home Connect Connect the mobile device to the Connecting to the Home Connect app Home Connect Wi-Fi network and If your appliance is connected to your enter the password (key) home network, you can connect it to the HomeConnect. Home Connect app. Your mobile device now connects to Ensure that you are in the Home the appliance.
  • Page 37: Activating/Deactivating Wi-Fi

    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.
  • Page 38: Updating The Software

    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...
  • Page 39: Intelligent Program Recommendation

    Home Connect – Power failure. Flex Start If the Flex Start function is Activate the Flex Start function to allow deactivated, the M Finished in N your smart energy system (Energy remains active. manager) to start your appliance once your home photovoltaic system is able Adding more laundry or removing to provide sufficient energy or the laundry:...
  • Page 40: Remote Diagnostics

    Home Connect Remote diagnostics Therefore please note the following: Before the data can be transmitted, ■ If a fault occurs, the after-sales service the washing program must run can use remote diagnostics to access through to the end. your appliance. The washing machine must be ■...
  • Page 41: Declaration Of Conformity

    Draining the condensation water Declaration of Conformity Œ Draining the Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH condensation water hereby declares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality meets the C ondensation will form in the appliance basic requirements and other relevant 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 42 Draining the condensation water Remove the cap from the socket. Washbasin: Notes Siphon: – The appliance is supplied with the cap fitted on the socket. – When removing the cap, a little liquid may issue from the socket. Push the cap into its "park position". The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp (12- 22 mm clamping range, available...
  • Page 43 Draining the condensation water Turn the condensation container Caution! 180° again and insert the stopper Risk of material damage due to into the recess in the top of the leaks or draining water. condensation container. Secure the drain hose to prevent it from slipping out.
  • Page 44: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Warning Cleaning and Risk of electric shock/material maintenance damage/damage to the appliance! If moisture penetrates the appliance, C leaning the appliance this may cause it to short circuit. C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Do not use a pressure washer, steam cleaner, hose or spray gun to clean Warning...
  • Page 45 Cleaning and maintenance Remove all of the fluff from the heat Clean the base unit as follows: exchanger cover and remove the Open the maintenance flap by the fluff filter. handle. Ensure that no dirt remains on Note: the seals of the heat exchanger Unlock the levers on the heat cover.
  • Page 46 Cleaning and maintenance Open the fluff collector and remove Slide the fluff collector in horizontally any fluff. as far as it will go. Rinse the fluff collector's filter Slide the heat exchanger cover in by thoroughly under running water and its grip.
  • Page 47: Cleaning The Moisture Sensor

    Cleaning and maintenance Close the maintenance flap. Cleaning the moisture sensor The moisture sensor measures Note: the amount of moisture in the laundry. After long periods of usage, the moisture sensor may become covered by a fine layer of limescale or detergent and care product residue.
  • Page 48: Cleaning The Filter In The Condensation Container

    Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the filter in the Clean the filter under warm, running water or in the dishwasher. condensation container You can use a soft brush to Note: clean off more stubborn dirt. The filter in the condensation Note: Push the filter in until you feel it lock container cleans the condensation into place.
  • Page 49: Appliance Care

    Appliance care Prepare the appliance for appliance Ö Appliance care care as follows: Clean the base unit.~ Page 44 T he appliance offers additional cleaning A p p l i a n c e c a r e programmes that you can run for the Open the door.
  • Page 50: Running The Basic Appliance Care Programme

    Appliance care Clean the filter in the condensation Preparing the condensation container container.~ Page 48 for appliance care The condensation container is now If you are draining the condensation ready for the appliance care water from the appliance using the drain programme.
  • Page 51 Appliance care Press and hold ü Drying Target . Pull out the condensation container At the same time: horizontally and empty it. Set the programme to position 4. ’˜‚ and the programme duration will Slide in the condensation container now alternate on the display. until it clicks into place.
  • Page 52: Running The Intensive Appliance Care Programme

    Appliance care Running the intensive Run the appliance care programme as follows: appliance care programme Prepare the appliance for appliance You can run the intensive appliance care. ~ Page 49 care programme to remove any Set the programme to position 1. stubborn dirt deposits in the appliance and odours after a downtime of more than one month.
  • Page 53 Appliance care Pour a bottle of the original Pull out the condensation container appliance care product and horizontally and empty it. approx. 1 ^ litre of warm tap water into the condensation container. Pour approx. 1 ^ litre of warm tap Hold the full condensation Note: container horizontally at all times so...
  • Page 54 Appliance care Pour approx. another 1 ^ litre of Press # to switch off the appliance. warm tap water into the condensation container. Slide in the condensation container until it clicks into place. You have now completed the appliance care programme. Press Start/ A Reload .
  • Page 55: Help With The Appliance

    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, ■...
  • Page 56 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 ■...
  • Page 57 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.
  • Page 58: Transporting The Appliance

    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...
  • Page 59: 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 used for Duration** Energy consumption** Programme spinning the laundry (in min) (in kWh) (in rpm) Cottons 9 kg...
  • Page 60: Technical Data

    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.
  • Page 61: Customer Service

    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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