Bosch WQG245A0GB User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WQG245A0GB [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 Accessories.......  28 1.1 General information.... 4 10 Laundry........  29 1.2 Intended use...... 4 10.1 Preparing the laundry ....  29 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Basic operation .......  29 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 15.2 Calling up the appliance care programme.... 35 15.3 Running the basic appli- ance care programme .. 35 15.4 Running the intensive appli- ance care programme .. 36 16 Cleaning and servicing ...  37 16.1 Tips on cleaning and care .. 37 16.2 Moisture sensor.....
  • 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 An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. ▶ Before cleaning, pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The use of non-original spare parts and non-original accessories is dangerous.
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Foam and foam rubber may deform Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material or melt during the drying process. Do not dry laundry that contains damage ▶ foam or foam rubber. Unsuitable cleaning products may Preventing material damage ATTENTION! damage the surfaces of the appli- The functionality of the appliance ance.
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection Remove any packaging and pro- Spin the laundry in the washing ma- tective covers completely from the chine before drying. appliance. a Damper laundry extends the pro- → "Disposing of packaging", gramme duration and increases Page 11 energy consumption. Check the appliance for visible Observe the programme's maximum damage.
  • 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 container. Use the water drain hose Pull out the condensation hose to drain away excess condensation from the connecting piece. directly into the waste water system. Note ¡ Operate this appliance using the water outlet hose provided. → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 If you connect the water outlet...
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Push the water drain hose as far Water outlet connection types as it will go into the connecting ATTENTION! piece. In the event of a blocked or covered outlet, accumulated wastewater can flow back into the appliance. Before operating the appliance, en- ▶...
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection bow and secure it using fixing ma- terial. Secure the elbow to the gully. 4.5 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce vibrations and noises, align the appliance correctly. To align the appliance, turn the ap- ▶ pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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.
  • 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 25 Programme selector → Page 29 Display → Page 19 Buttons → Page 22...
  • Page 19: Display

    Display en Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. 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 26 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
  • Page 20 en Display Display Description (Cupboard Dry The dryness level is activated. Plus) → "Buttons", Page 22 The adjusted dryness level is activated. → "Dryness level", Page 33 (Reduced Iron- The crease-reduction function is activated. ing) → "Buttons", Page 23 (Low Heat) Gentle drying is activated for delicate fabrics. → "Buttons", Page 23 4.5 kg (Half...
  • Page 21 Display en Display Description Program end Programme status Example...
  • Page 22: Buttons

    en Buttons Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Buttons Button Selection Description Start/ Reload ¡ 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 33 ¡...
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection Description Finish 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: Programmes

    Programmes en Programmes 8 Programmes You can dry your fabrics using either an automatic programme or a timed pro- Programmes gramme. 8.1 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 26: Timed Programmes

    en Programmes 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 26 Hygiene Plus Dry hard-wearing, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen.
  • Page 27 Programmes en 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 28: Accessories

    en Accessories Accessories 9 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 45. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ27410 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 29: Laundry

    Laundry en 11.2 Setting a programme Laundry 10 Laundry Turn the programme selector and Laundry set the required programme. 10.1 Preparing the laundry → "Programmes", Page 25 If required, adjust the programme ATTENTION! settings. Objects remaining in the laundry may → "Adjusting the programme set- damage the laundry and the drum. tings", Page 29 Remove all items from any pock- ▶...
  • Page 30: Adding Laundry

    en Basic operation a The display shows the programme 11.10 Fluff filter duration or the programme end During drying, fluff from the laundry is time. collected in the fluff filter. The fluff fil- a After the programme has ended, ter protects the appliance from fluff. the display shows: "End"...
  • Page 31 Basic operation en Remove the fluff from the recess. Remove the fluff. Ensure that no fluff falls into the air Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly channel. under warm, running water and Disconnect the two-part fluff filter. then dry them off. Open the two fluff filters.
  • Page 32: Condensation Container

    en Basic operation Insert the two-part fluff filter. Pull out the condensation con- tainer, keeping it level. Close the door. Empty the condensation container. 11.11 Condensation con- tainer Condensation that forms in the appli- ance as it dries the laundry is collec- ted by default in the condensation container.
  • Page 33: Dryness Level

    Dryness level en Inserting the condensation 12.1 Changing the dryness container level Push the condensation container ▶ For some automatic programmes, in as far as it will go. you can change the dryness level so that your laundry will be drier or more damp.
  • Page 34: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock Childproof lock Basic settings 13 Childproof lock 14 Basic settings Secure your appliance against being You can configure the basic settings Childproof lock Basic settings operated unintentionally using the for your appliance to meet your controls. needs. 13.1 Activating the childproof 14.1 Overview of the basic lock settings...
  • Page 35: Appliance Care

    Appliance care en Use the programme selector to se- Remove the stopper from the re- lect the required basic setting. cess in the top and insert it in the underside ⁠ . → Page 34 To change the value, press Finish in . To save the changes, switch off the appliance.
  • Page 36: Running The Intensive Appli- Ance Care Programme

    en Appliance care ¡ After a lengthy period of use, the 15.4 Running the intensive appliance reminds you to run the appliance care pro- basic appliance care programme. gramme Before the programme starts or after the programme has ended, You can run the intensive appliance the display shows the notification care programme to remove any stub- "CrE"...
  • Page 37: Cleaning And Servicing

    Cleaning and servicing en Pull out the condensation con- Cleaning and servicing 16 Cleaning and servi- tainer horizontally and empty it. cing Pour approx. 1.5 litres of hot mains water into the condensation To keep your appliance working effi- container. Cleaning and servicing ciently for a long time, it is important Carefully swivel the condensation to clean and maintain it carefully.
  • Page 38: Condensation Container Filter

    en Cleaning and servicing Remove the filter. ATTENTION! Hard or rough objects may damage the moisture sensor. Do not use hard or rough objects, ▶ abrasive cleaning products or steel wool for cleaning. Note: If you do not clean the appli- ance as described, the appliance's functionality may be impaired.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting 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 40 en Troubleshooting 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 25. 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 41 Troubleshooting en 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 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too The appliance's ventilation opening is blocked. long. Ensure that the ventilation opening of the appliance ▶ is kept clear. Heat exchanger is soiled. Running the basic appliance care programme on ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too → "Cleaning the moisture sensor", Page 37. ▶ damp. The drying process is interrupted and the condensa- tion tank has been filled. → "Emptying the condensation container", Page 32. → "Inserting the condensation container", Page 33. → "Starting the programme", Page 29. Odours have formed Stubborn dirt in the appliance or an extended appli- in the appliance.
  • Page 44: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Empty the condensation container Transportation, storage and disposal 18 Transportation, stor- → Page 32. age and disposal Insert the condensation container → Page 33. Transportation, storage and disposal 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 45: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Information about current disposal 19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) methods are available from your and production number specialist dealer or local authority. (FD) This appliance is la- You can find the product number (E- belled in accordance Nr.) and the production number (FD) with European Directive on the appliance's rating plate.
  • Page 46 en Consumption values Consumption values 20 Consumption values ⁠ Cottons Eco programme The actual values may deviate from Consumption values (denoted by the arrow symbol) is the indicated values depending on suitable for drying cotton laundry with the type of fabric, composition of a normal dampness level, and is the laundry to be dried, residual moisture most efficient programme for drying...
  • Page 47: Technical Data

    Technical data en Programme Final Load Spin Initial Pro- Energy mois- (kg) speed mois- gramm con- ture (rpm) ture e dura- sump- level level tion tion (h:min) (kWh/ cycle) Cottons + Iron Dry 12.0 1400 1:22 0.54 Cottons + Iron Dry 12.0 1000 2:28...
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