Bosch WQG1420XME User Manual And Installation Instructions
Bosch WQG1420XME User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WQG1420XME User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WQG1420XME [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 9 Programmes .......    26 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Automatic programmes.... 26 1.2 Intended use....... 4 9.2 Timed programmes .... 27 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 10 Accessories......   29 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11 Laundry........
  • Page 3 16 Troubleshooting.......    41 17 Transportation, storage and disposal ........   46 17.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation ...... 46 17.2 Disposing of old appliance .. 46 18 Customer Service.....    47 18.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD).. 47 19 Consumption values....   48 20 Technical data ......
  • 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 WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The use of non-original spare parts and non-original accessories is dangerous. ▶ Only use the manufacturer's original spare parts and original ac- cessories. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

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

    en Installation and connection Spin the laundry in the washing ma- 4 Installation and con- chine before drying. nection a Damper laundry extends the pro- gramme duration and increases energy consumption. 4.1 Unpacking the appliance Observe the programme's maximum ATTENTION! load capacity. Objects remaining in the drum that → "Programmes", Page 26 are not designed for operation with a If the maximum load is exceeded,...
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en Replace the accessories in ques- If the appliance is operated immedi- ▶ tion before operating the appli- ately after transportation, the refriger- ance. ant contained in the appliance may → "Accessories", Page 29 result in damage to the appliance. Immediately after transporting the ▶...
  • Page 14: Water Drain Hose

    en Installation and connection hose to drain away excess condens- Installation loca- Requirements ation directly into the waste water tion system. In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- Notes stack ginal connection ¡ Operate this appliance using the set from the water drain hose provided.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Pull out the condensation hose Push the water drain hose as far from the connecting piece. as it will go into the connecting piece. The condensation hose is connec- ted to the connecting piece at the Insert the water drain hose into the factory.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Water outlet connection types Secure the elbow to the gully. ATTENTION! In the event of a blocked or covered outlet, accumulated wastewater can flow back into the appliance. Before operating the appliance, en- ▶ 4.5 Aligning the appliance sure that the wastewater drains away quickly and eliminate any In order to reduce vibrations and...
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 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. Ventilation opening Door Maintenance flap on the base Condensation container...
  • 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 26 Programme selector → Page 30 Display → Page 19 Buttons → Page 22...
  • Page 19 Display en 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Expected programme duration or pro- tion/programme gramme time remaining in hours and time remaining minutes. 1:25 Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 27 Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec-...
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display Display Designation Description Iron Dryness level: Iron The dryness level is activated. Dry) → "Buttons", Page 23 ( Cup- Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. board Dry) Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 23 Cup- Dryness level: The dryness level is activated. board Dry Cupboard Dry → "Buttons", Page 22 Plus)
  • Page 21 Display en Display Designation Description Start/ Pause Programme status Reload) End of pro- Programme status gramme Example...
  • Page 22 en Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. 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 25 ¡...
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection Description ⁠ Ready In ¡ Programme end ¡ Set the programme end. ¡ Programme length 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: Changing The Dryness Level

    Dryness level en 8 Dryness level Each automatic programme has a specified dryness level. The dryness level defines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness level Laundry Drying result ⁠ Cupboard Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. Dry Plus that does not dry readily.
  • Page 26: Programmes

    en Programmes 9 Programmes You can dry your fabrics using either an automatic programme or a timed pro- gramme. 9.1 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 27: Timed Programmes

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ⁠ Sportswear Dry self-drying sportswear made of per- formance fibres, microfibres and synthet- ics. ⁠ Shirts Suitable for shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fab- rics. Note: For optimal drying results, dry a maximum of 5 shirts or 5 blouses at the same time.
  • Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Time 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 29: Accessories

    Accessories en 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 47. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ20410 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 30: Laundry

    en Laundry Turn the programme selector to a ▶ 11 Laundry programme. 12.2 Setting a programme 11.1 Preparing the laundry Turn the programme selector and ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the laundry may set the required programme. damage the laundry and the drum. → "Programmes", Page 26 Remove all items from any pock- ▶...
  • Page 31: Adding Laundry

    operation en 12.5 Adding laundry 12.9 Fluff filter After the programme starts, you can During drying, fluff from the laundry is remove or add laundry at any time. collected in the fluff filter. The fluff fil- ter protects the appliance from fluff. Requirement: A programme has started.
  • Page 32 en operation 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. Close the two fluff filters and put them together.
  • Page 33: Filter System On The Base Unit

    operation en Insert the two-part fluff filter. Carefully remove the filter mat from the retainers. Close the door. Ensure that you do not deform or damage the filter mat. 12.10 Filter system on the Use a soft brush to clean the heat base unit exchanger cover.
  • Page 34: Condensation Container

    en operation Clean the filter mat thoroughly un- 12.11 Condensation con- der warm, running water and tainer squeeze it out by hand. Condensation forms during drying, which your appliance uses for auto- matic cleaning. By default, the con- densation is collected in the appli- ance's condensation container.
  • Page 35: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en Empty the condensation container. 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. 13.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two ⁠ 3 sec. ▶ buttons for approx. 3 seconds. a The display shows ⁠ . a The controls are locked.
  • Page 36: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings 14 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 14.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
  • Page 37: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    To keep your appliance working effi- ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com.
  • Page 38 en Cleaning and servicing Open the maintenance flap. Cleaning the base unit You can remove any visible dirt in the base unit. CAUTION Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the heat exchanger may lead to cuts. Do not touch the fins on the heat ▶...
  • Page 39: Moisture Sensor

    Cleaning and servicing en Clean the opening with a soft, Close the maintenance flap. damp cloth. 15.3 Moisture sensor Close the base unit → Page 39. The moisture sensor in this appliance Closing the base unit measures how damp the laundry is Requirement: The base unit is open. during the drying cycle.
  • Page 40 en Cleaning and servicing Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 16 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- 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 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The load is too large. Observe the maximum load capacity of the ▶ → "Programmes", Page 26. 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 43 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 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too Clean the heat exchanger. long. → "Cleaning the base unit", Page 38 → "Closing the base unit", Page 39. Water is leaking from Appliance is not correctly aligned. the appliance. → "Aligning the appliance", Page 16 ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too → "Cleaning the moisture sensor", Page 39. ▶ damp. The drying process is interrupted and the condensa- tion tank has been filled. → "Emptying the condensation container", Page 34. → "Inserting the condensation container", Page 35. → "Starting the programme", Page 30.
  • Page 46: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Empty the condensation container 17 Transportation, stor- → Page 34. age and disposal Insert the condensation container → Page 35. Disconnect the appliance's mains 17.1 Preparing the appliance plug from the power supply. for transportation a The appliance is now ready to be transported.
  • Page 47: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Information about current disposal 18.1 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 48 en Consumption values 19 Consumption values ⁠ Cottons Eco ⁠ programme The actual values may deviate from (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 in the fabric, set degree of dryness,...
  • Page 49: 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 12.0 1400 2:25 1.29 Cottons ⁠ + ⁠...
  • Page 50 en  Technical data dress is linked to the official EU ters before the slash in the product EPREL product database. Please number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al- then follow the instructions on ternatively, you can also find the searching for the model. The model model identifier in the first line of the identifier is made up of the charac- EU energy label.
  • Page 52 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, 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 direct- ory.

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