Cleaning The Heat Exchanger - Bosch 300 Series Use And Care Manual / Installation Instructions

Open the filter.
4.
Remove fluff (run hand over filter).
5.
NOTICE: Severely dirty or clogged lint filter should be
rinsed under warm running water.
The filter must be dried thoroughly before being
placed back into dryer.
Close the filter and re-insert it.
6.
Close the door.
7.
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Cleaning the heat exchanger

The heat exchanger requires periodic cleaning
(recommended once per month under normal drying
conditions). The frequency of cleaning depends on the
amount and type loads being dried.
To clean the heat exchanger:
If the dryer is hot, run on Air Fluff/No Heat program to
1.
allow the dryer to cool down.
Residual water may escape, place an absorbent cloth
2.
under the maintenance flap.
Unlock the maintenance flap and open it completely.
3.
Turn both locking levers towards each other.
4.
Pull out the heat exchanger cap.
5.
Remove the heat exchanger.
6.
NOTICE: Do not damage the heat exchanger! Clean
with warm water only. Do not use hard or sharp edged
objects!