Bosch WTX88MH0AU Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Bosch WTX88MH0AU Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WTX88MH0AU 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 Ö Appliance care ... . . 48 Intended use Preparing the appliance for appliance care ....49 This appliance is intended for private ■...
  • 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 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...
  • Page 8: Operation

    Safety instructions Incorrectly placing (stacking) The appliance has sharp ■ ■ this appliance on top of a edges on which you could washing machine may result cut your hands. in injury, material damage Do not take hold of the and/or damage to the appliance by its sharp appliance.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of explosions/fire! Risk of fire/material damage/ damage to the appliance! If there is any residual ■ material left in the fluff filter, If a program is terminated this may ignite when drying before the drying cycle has is in progress, or even cause finished, this prevents the the appliance to catch fire or...
  • Page 10 Safety instructions Warning Caution! Risk of poisoning! Material damage/damage to Poisonous fumes may be given the appliance off by cleaning agents that If the amount of laundry in ■ contain solvents, e.g. cleaning the appliance exceeds its solvent. maximum load capacity, it Do not use cleaning agents that may not be able to operate contain solvents.
  • Page 11: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions If you pour the wrong When removing the mains ■ ■ quantity of detergent or plug from the socket, always cleaning agent into the take hold of the plug itself appliance, this may result in and never the mains cable, material damage or damage otherwise this may damage to the appliance.
  • Page 12: Energy-Saving Tips

    Energy-saving tips Warning Energy-saving tips Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the Spin the laundry before drying. The ■ E n e r g y - s a v i n g t i p s appliance! drier the laundry, the shorter the programme will be, in turn reducing The use of spare parts and energy consumption.
  • Page 13: Installing And Connecting

    Installing and connecting the appliance Remove any packaging and Installing and protective covers completely from the appliance. connecting the Open the door. appliance Remove all the accessories from the drum. I ncluded with the appliance You can now install and connect the I n s t a l l i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e appliance.
  • Page 14 Installing and connecting the appliance Warning Warning Risk of fire/material damage/damage Risk of injury! to the appliance! The appliance is very heavy. Lifting it ■ The appliance contains R290, a may result in injury. refrigerant that is environmentally Do not lift the appliance on your friendly but flammable.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Appliance

    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.
  • Page 16: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time

    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.
  • Page 17: Optional Accessories

    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.
  • 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 i 9 kg...
  • Page 24 Overview of programmes Shirts/Blouses ’ 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. Quilt/Duvet 6 2.5 kg Clothing, pillows, quilts or bedspreads filled with synthetic fibres.
  • Page 25: Settings

    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.
  • Page 26 Overview of programmes You can use the M and N selection buttons to adjust the setting values. Easy Iron 60' Q 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 Easy Iron 120' Easy Iron 60' Q ) or for 120 minutes (using Easy Iron 120' Q ).
  • 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 Pause 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 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 Activate the WPS function on your Call up the Wi-Fi setting on the home network router within the next mobile device. 2 minutes. Connect the mobile device to the If the appliance has connected to your Home Connect Wi-Fi network and home network successfully, ™©Ÿ...
  • Page 36: Activating/Deactivating Wi-Fi

    Home Connect Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi Connecting to the Home Connect app If your appliance is connected to your If your appliance is already connected home network, you can connect it to the to your home network, you can activate Home Connect app. or deactivate Wi-Fi on your appliance.
  • Page 37: Resetting Your Network Settings

    Home Connect Resetting your network Set the programme to position 6. settings You can reset all of the network settings. Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu. ~ Page 34 Set the programme to position 5. —˜š (update) appears in the display. Start/ A Pause flashes if a software update is available.
  • Page 38 Home Connect Set the programme to position 7. Press } Remote Start . £ appears in the display. The FlexStart function has now been activated and the appliance will wait to be remotely started by the smart energy system (Energy manager). If the time changes on the display to „.‹œ, for example, the smart energy system (Energy manager) has...
  • Page 39: Intelligent Program Recommendation

    Home Connect To cancel the analysis, set a different Adding more laundry or removing program or switch the appliance off. laundry: Once the right programme is found, the If the Flex Start function has Note: animation stops, the LED for the already been activated but the recommended programme lights up programme has not yet started, you will...
  • Page 40: Information On Data Protection

    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...
  • Page 41: Œ Draining The Condensation

    Draining the condensation water Remove the cap from the socket. ΠDraining the condensation water 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.
  • Page 42 Draining the condensation water Secure the other side of the drain Caution! hose using the remaining Risk of material damage due to accessories, depending on the leaks or draining water. connection situation. Secure the drain hose to prevent it Washbasin: from slipping out.
  • Page 43: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Turn the condensation container Cleaning and 180° again and insert the stopper into the recess in the top of the maintenance condensation container. 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.
  • Page 44: Cleaning The Base Unit

    Cleaning and maintenance Warning Clean the base unit as follows: Risk of electric shock/material Open the maintenance flap by the damage/damage to the appliance! handle. If moisture penetrates the appliance, this may cause it to short circuit. Do not use a pressure washer, steam cleaner, hose or spray gun to clean your appliance.
  • Page 45 Cleaning and maintenance Remove all of the fluff from the heat Open the fluff collector and remove exchanger cover and remove the any fluff. fluff filter. Ensure that no dirt remains on Note: Rinse the fluff collector's filter the seals of the heat exchanger thoroughly under running water and cover.
  • Page 46 Cleaning and maintenance 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. Slide the heat exchanger cover in by its grip. Caution! Material damage/damage to the appliance If you operate the appliance without a fluff catcher (e.g.
  • Page 47: Cleaning The Moisture Sensor

    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...
  • Page 48: Appliance Care

    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:...
  • Page 49: Preparing The Appliance For Appliance Care

    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 44 The appliance is now ready to run the...
  • Page 50: Running The Basic Appliance Care Programme

    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 49 Set the programme to position 1. Clean the filter in the condensation container.~ Page 47 Press and hold Drying Target ‰...
  • Page 51: Running The Intensive Appliance Care Programme

    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 Start/ A Pause . care programme. The appliance care programme will start and an audible signal will sound. Running the intensive “Ÿš...
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53 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 Start/ A Pause . The appliance care programme will start Pour approx.
  • Page 54 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.
  • 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 i 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 approx. 850 x 600 x 650 mm appliance in an (height x width x depth) environmentally responsible...
  • 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...
  • Page 64 Free and easy registration – also on mobile phones: www.bosch-home.com/welcome Looking for help? You´ll find it here. Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, need help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service directory.

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