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Tumble dryer WTH852B8SN en Installation and operating instructions...
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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.
Intended use Intended use Safety instructions The following safety information This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to domestic use only.
Safety instructions Children/people/pets Warning Risk of death! Warning Children may lock themselves Risk of death! inside appliances and find Children and other people who themselves in a life-threatening are unable to assess the risks situation. involved when using the Do not position the appliance may injure ■...
Safety instructions The mains plug and the Warning ■ protective contact socket Eye/skin irritation! must match and the earthing Contact with detergents or care system must be correctly products may cause eye/skin installed. irritation. The installation must have an Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if ■...
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Safety instructions Incorrectly placing (stacking) Warning ■ this appliance on top of a Risk of fire/material damage/ washing machine may result damage to the appliance! in injury, material damage The use of extension cords or and/or damage to the power strips may result in fire appliance.
Safety instructions Do not use the appliance if Warning ■ industrial chemicals have Risk of injury! been used to clean the The appliance is very heavy. ■ laundry. Lifting it may result in injury. Do not lift the appliance on Warning your own.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of fire/material damage/ Risk of poisoning! damage to the appliance! Poisonous fumes may be given If a program is terminated off by cleaning agents that before the drying cycle has contain solvents, e.g. cleaning finished, this prevents the solvent.
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Safety instructions If you pour the wrong Caution! ■ quantity of detergent or Material damage/damage to cleaning agent into the the appliance appliance, this may result in If the amount of laundry in ■ material damage or damage the appliance exceeds its to the appliance.
Safety instructions Cleaning/Maintenance Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Poisonous fumes may be given Risk of death! off by cleaning agents that The appliance is powered by contain solvents, e.g. cleaning electricity. There is a risk of solvent. electric shock if you come into Do not use cleaning agents that contact with live components.
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Safety instructions Caution! Material damage/damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance. Therefore please note: Do not allow these agents to ■...
Environmental protection Energy-saving tips Environmental protection Spin the laundry before drying. ■ The drier the laundry, the shorter the drying time will be, thus Packaging/old appliance consuming less energy. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Load the dryer with the maximum Dispose of packaging in an ■...
Installation and connection Warning Installation and Children could lock themselves in the connection dryer, putting their lives at risk! Do not set up the dryer behind a door Scope of delivery or sliding door as this may obstruct the I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d c o n n e c t i o n dryer door or prevent it from opening.
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Installation and connection During installation ensure that: The dryer is placed on a clean, level ■ and firm surface, The mains plug can be accessed at ■ all times, The air inlet on the dryer is kept clear ■ and there is sufficient ventilation, The area around the dryer is kept ■...
Installation and connection Optional accessories Transport and frost protection Order optional accessories from Empty the condensate container. the after-sales service: Select any programme using the programme selector. Washer-dryer stack connection set: Press the Start button. ■ To save space, the dryer can be Wait for 5 minutes.
The main points in brief The main points in brief T h e m a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Load the laundry and close Switch the dryer on by Press the Start button.
Getting to know your appliance Getting to know your appliance Dryer G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r a p p l i a n c e ( Condensate container 0 Control and display panel 8 Drum interior light* @ Dryer door...
Getting to know your appliance Control panel Programme selector for switching the dryer on/off and selecting the programme. Programmes ~ Page 22. Start button for starting or interrupting the programme ~ Page 24. Buttons for applying default programme settings ~ Page 24. Display panel ~ Page 20.
Getting to know your appliance Display panel Buttons on the display panel Display panel Empty the condensation container ( Degree of dryness. ð ~ Page 27. 0 Drying Time. Clean the fluff filter ~ Page 28 8 Ready in. ç and clean the EasyClean filter @ Anti-Crease.
Laundry Sorting washing according to: Laundry c Suitable for tumble drying P reparing the laundry L a u n d r y a Dry at normal temperature Warning ` Dry at low temperature Risk of explosion/fire! b Do not tumble-dry Remove any cigarette lighters and matches from pockets.
Programmes and buttons Programmes and buttons Programmes P r o g r a m m e s a n d b u t t o n s Programme and fabrics Maximum load and programme settings/info Name of the programme The maximum load is based on the dry weight of the fabrics Which fabrics is the programme suitable for? Possible programme settings...
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Programmes and buttons Time Progr. warm 5 3 kg All types of fabric; time programme. You can adjust the programme length using the button for Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off the drying time. multi-layered, thick laundry. Notes Only dry wool, sports shoes and soft toys with the basket for ■...
Programmes and buttons Buttons Buttons Explanations and notes Not all buttons and their functions can be selected in all programmes. Note: ô (Drying level) If your laundry is too damp after drying, you can adjust the drying settings, e.g. Cup- board Dry, using the drying level button.
Operating the appliance Use the programme selector to set Operating the required programme. The default programme settings for the selected the appliance programme appear in the display panel. Loading laundry and O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e switching on the dryer The dryer must be correctly Note:...
Operating the appliance Programme sequence Cancelling the programme The programme status is indicated in The programme can be interrupted at the display field. any time; to pause, open the dryer door or press the Start button. e.g. Expected programme duration in hours and minutes.
Operating the appliance Emptying the condensate Push in the condensate container until you feel it lock back into place container in the dryer. By default, the condensation from the appliance runs into the condensation container. Alternatively, you have the option of discharging the condensation water supplied depending on the model.
Operating the appliance Clean the fluff filter Open both filters and remove all the fluff. During drying, fluff and hair from Note: the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter. If the fluff filter is blocked or dirty, this reduces the flow of air, which prevents the dryer from achieving its maximum performance.
Signal setting The volume for the audible signal at Signal setting the end of the programme is shown on the display. You can change the following settings: S i g n a l s e t t i n g The spin speed that is used for ■...
Noises > Noises During drying, particularly in the N ote: N o i s e s initial phase, operation of the appliance results in noise from the compressor and pump. This is perfectly normal and does not impair proper functioning of the appliance.
Cleaning Open the door and clean the moisture Cleaning sensor with a coarse sponge. C leaning the dryer and the C l e a n i n g control panel Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock as the dryer is operated with electricity.
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Cleaning Wash out the filter mat by hand Check how dirty the dryer's heat using clean water. exchanger is before putting the EasyClean filter back in. If it is very Notes dirty, use a vacuum cleaner with a – If the filter mat is covered with brush attachment to clean it carefully stubborn dirt, you can also from top to bottom.
Faults and what to do about them Faults and what to do about them F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m Faults Cause/remedy ð...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/remedy Drying time too long? The fluff filter or the EasyClean filter may be dirty, which will make the dry- ■ ing time longer. Clean the fluff filter or the EasyClean filter. If the air inlet on the dryer is blocked or not freely accessible, this may ■...
Consumption values Consumption values Consumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s Programme Spin speed used Duration** Energy consumption** for spinning the laundry Cottons 8 kg 4 kg 8 kg 4 kg cupboard dry*...
Technical data Technical data Dimensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a 85 x 60 x 60 cm Height x width x depth Weight: Approx. 48 kg Maximum load: 8 kg Condensate container: 4.8 l Connected voltage: 220 - 240 V Connected load:...
After-sales service After-sales service After-sales service A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e If you cannot rectify the fault yourself (faults, what to do?), please contact our after-sales service. We will always find an appropriate solution to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
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0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY *9001294857*...