Intended use
Your new dryer
Congratulations - You have chosen a modern, high-quality Bosch
for domestic use only,
domestic appliance.
only to be used for drying fabrics that have been
The vented dryer is distinguished by its economical energy
washed with water.
consumption.
Every dryer which leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure
that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
Do not leave children unsupervised near the dryer.
Should you have any questions, our after-sales service will be pleased
Keep pets away from the dryer.
to help.
Disposal in an environmentally-responsible manner
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with the European
guideline
2002/96/EG on waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE.
The guideline provides an EU-wide framework for the return and
recycling of old appliances.
For further information about our products, accessories, spare parts
and services, please visit: www.bosch-home.com
Observe the safety instructions on page 11.
Read these instructions before operating the dryer.
Also observe the separate installation instructions
for the exhaust air duct!
Additional
Display panel
Time
functions
remaining
Contents
Page
Preparation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Setting the programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
Information on laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Frost protection/transport . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
What to do if... / After-sales service . . . . 10
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
h:min End of programme in 1*-24 hours (Press button several times if
required) (*depending on the selected programme, e.g. duration
1:54h
Service displays
Door
Close door.
Filter/Venting
Clean the fluff filter. Check exhaust air line.
Hose
Select On/Off for a acoustic signal at end of programme.
Buzzer
Low Heat Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics
for polyacrylics, polyamide, elastane or acetate.
Reduced
Reduces creasing and extends the anti-creasing phase once the program has ended.
Ironing
1
Preparing for
installation, see Page 8
Never start the dryer if it is damaged!
Inspecting the
Inform your after-sales service.
dryer
Make sure your hands are dry.
Connecting the
Hold the plug only.
mains plug
Sorting and loading laundry
Remove all items from pockets.
Check for cigarette lighters.
The drum must be empty prior to loading.
See programme overview on page 7.
See also separate instructions for "Woollens basket"
(depending on model)
Selecting and adjusting the programme
1
Select the drying programme ...
2
... and adapt to individual requirements
Programme selector
All buttons are sensitive and only
need to be touched lightly.
3
Press the
Start/Stop button
Only operate the dryer with
the fluff filter inserted!
2h. Can always be selected to the next full hour.
page 6.
that require a longer drying time; e.g.
2
Drying
Cleaning the fluff filter
Clean the fluff filter after each drying operation.
1.
Open the door, remove fluff from door/door area.
2.
Pull out and fold open the fluff filter.
3.
Remove the fluff (by wiping the filter with your hand).
If the fluff filter is very dirty or blocked, rinse with warm water and dry
thoroughly.
4.
Close and reinsert the fluff filter.
Drum
Control panel
Switching off the dryer
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Do not leave laundry in the dryer.
Removing the laundry
The automatic anti-crease function causes the drum to move at specific intervals, the washing remains
loose and fluffy for an hour (two hours if the additional
Reduced Ironing function is also selected-
depending on model).
Air inlet
Programme end
once lights up in the display.
Fluff filter
Interrupt programme
removing or adding laundry.
The drying cycle can be interrupted for a brief period so that laundry may be added or removed.
The programme selected must then be resumed and completed.
Drying
Never switch the dryer off before the drying process has ended.
Drum and door may be hot!
1.
Open door, the drying process is interrupted.
2.
Load or remove laundry and close door.
3.
If required, select a new programme and additional functions.
4.
Press the
Start/Stop button.
3
Information on laundry ...
Care and cleaning
Labelling of fabrics
Dryer housing, Control panel, Air inlet, Moisture sensors
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
– Wipe off with a soft, damp cloth.
Drying at normal temperature.
– Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
Drying at low temperature
also select
Low Heat.
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately.
Do not machine dry.
Observe safety instructions without fail
Page 11!
Exhaust air duct
Do not tumble-dry the following fabrics for example:
– Impermeable fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated fabrics).
Check the exhaust air duct. Clean the exhaust air duct every six months.
– Delicate materials (silk or curtains made from synthetic material)
they may crease.
Do not bend the exhaust air duct.
– Dripping wet washing high
energy consumption!
1. Switch off the dryer and allow it to cool down.
– Laundry contaminated with oil.
2. Disconnect the mains plug.
Drying tips
3. Remove the exhaust air duct.
– To ensure a consistent result, sort the laundry by fabric type and drying programme.
4. Clean the exhaust air duct.
– Always dry very small items (e.g. baby socks) together with large items of laundry (e.g. hand
5. Refit the exhaust air duct
towel).
– Close zips, hooks and eyelets, and button up covers.
Tie fabric belts, apron strings, etc. together
Moisture sensors
– Do not over-dry easy-care laundry
risk of creasing!
The dryer is equipped with stainless steel moisture sensors.
Allow laundry to finish drying in the air.
Moisture sensors measure the moisture level of the laundry.
– Do not dry woolens in the dryer, only use to freshen them up
Page 7, Woollens finish
After sustained, repeated operation, a fine layer of limescale may form
Programme (depending on model).
on the moisture sensors.
– Do not iron laundry immediately after drying, fold items up and leave for a while
the
remaining moisture will then be distributed evenly.
1. Open the door.
– Machine-knitted fabrics (e.g. T-shirts or jerseys) often shrink the first time they are dried
2. Clean the moisture sensors using a slightly damp sponge with a rough
surface.
do not use the Extra Dry programme.
– Starched laundry is not always suitable for dryers
starch leaves behind a coating that
adversely affects the drying operation.
– Use the correct dosage of fabric softener as per the manufacturer's instructions when
Do not use steel wool or abrasive materials.
washing the laundry to be dried.
– Use the timer programme for small loads
this improves the drying result.
Environmental protection/energy-saving tips
– Before drying, spin the laundry thoroughly in the washing machine
the higher the spin
speed the shorter the drying time will be (consumes less energy), also spin easy-care
laundry.
– Put in, but do not exceed, the maximum recommended quantity of laundry
programme overview
Page 7.
– Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying.
– Clean the fluff filter after every drying cycle
Page 4.
– Do not obstruct or seal up the air inlet.
4
5
Only when switched off!
Installation instructions for exhaust air duct.
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