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Tumble dryer WTW85451GB 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.
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Safety instructions Do not allow children to Warning ■ clean or maintain this Risk of suffocation! appliance unsupervised. If allowed to play with the Keep children under 3 years packaging/plastic film or ■ and pets away from this packing components, children appliance.
Safety instructions If using a residual current Installation ■ circuit breaker, only use one Warning that bears the following Risk of electric shock/fire/ mark: z. The presence of material damage/damage to this mark is the only way to the appliance! be sure that it fulfils all the If the appliance is not installed applicable regulations.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of injury/material Risk of injury! damage/damage to the The appliance is very heavy. ■ appliance! Lifting it may result in injury. The appliance may vibrate or Do not lift the appliance on ■ move when in operation, your own.
Safety instructions If there is coal dust or flour in Operation ■ the air around the appliance, Warning this may cause an explosion. Risk of explosions/fire! Make sure that the area Laundry that has come into around the appliance is kept contact with solvents, oil, wax, clean when it is in operation.
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Safety instructions Warning Caution! Risk of poisoning/material Material damage/damage to damage! the appliance Condensation water is not If the amount of laundry in ■ suitable for drinking and may the appliance exceeds its be contaminated with lint. maximum load capacity, it Contaminated condensation may not be able to operate water may be hazardous to...
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.
Environmental protection Warning Environmental Risk of injury/material protection damage/damage to the appliance! Packaging/old appliance The use of spare parts and E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n accessories supplied by other Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible...
Installation and connection Energy-saving tips Installation and connection Spin the laundry before drying. ■ The drier the laundry, the shorter the drying time will be, thus Scope of delivery consuming less energy. 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 Load the dryer with the maximum Dryer ■...
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Installation and connection During installation ensure that: Warning Children could lock themselves in the The dryer is placed on a clean, level ■ dryer, putting their lives at risk! and firm surface, Do not set up the dryer behind a door The mains plug can be accessed at ■...
Installation and connection Optional accessories Transport and frost protection Order optional accessories from the Empty the condensate container. 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.
Draining the condensation water Disconnect the hose from the Œ Draining the connecting piece and put it in the "parked" position. condensation water Condensation 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.
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Draining the condensation water Fasten the other end of the drain hose with the remaining accessories, depending on the connection situation (A, B or C). Caution! Accumulated water can be drawn back into the dryer and may cause material damage. Check that the water drains away from the wash basin quickly.
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Draining the condensation water Pull out the condensation container Pull the filter out of the lock-in slot fully. and place it into the recess in the top of the condensation container. Turn the condensation container 180° onto its underside and remove Slide in the condensation container the stopper that is fitted.Turn the until it clicks into place.
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 on the dryer. Select a programme and, the door.
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 (depending on the model) @ Dryer door...
Getting to know your appliance Control panel ( Use the programme selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select the programme. 0 Programmes ~ Page 23. 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the programme ~ Page 25. @ Buttons ~ Page 25.
Getting to know your appliance Display panel Buttons in the display panel Display panel ( Select the degree of dryness. Anti-Crease selected. ” 0 Select the drying time. Fine adjustment of the dryness – level. 8 Select the Ready in time. Timed programme selected.
Laundry Sorting washing according to: Laundry c Suitable for tumble drying P reparing the laundry a Dry at normal temperature L a u n d r y ` Dry at low temperature Warning Risk of explosion/fire! b Do not tumble-dry Remove any cigarette lighters and Do not load laundry from the 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 Timed Programme warm 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: Fine adjust If the laundry is too damp after drying, you can finely adjust the dryness level e.g. Cupboard Dry. The dryness level can be increased with the degree of dryness in three stages, from –...
Operating the appliance Setting a programme Operating the appliance If you have activated the Note: childproof lock, you must deactivate it before you can set a programme, see Loading laundry and ~ Page 25. 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 Select the required programme;...
Operating the appliance Starting the programme Changing the programme or adding laundry Press the Start button. You can remove or add laundry and If you want to lock the Note: change or alter the programme at any programme to prevent it from being time during drying.
Operating the appliance Removing laundry and Pull apart the two-part fluff filter. switching off the dryer Remove the laundry. Turn the programme selector to the "off" position. Open both filters and remove all the fluff. Clean the fluff filter During drying, fluff and hair from Note: the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter.
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.
Signal setting The volume of the audible signal at Signal setting the end of the programme is shown in 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 The automatic cleaning of the dryer > Noises causes a clicking sound. 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 Cleaning the filter Cleaning in the condensate container C leaning the dryer and the The filter in the condensate Note: C l e a n i n g control panel container cleans the condensation water that is used during the dryer's Warning automatic cleaning cycle.
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 may be dirty and cause a longer drying time. Clean the fluff fil- ■ ter. If the air inlet on the dryer is blocked or not freely accessible, this may ■...
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.
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 for Duration** Energy consumption** spinning the laundry Cotton 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. 56 kg Maximum load: 8 kg Condensate container: 4.6 l Connected voltage: 220 - 240 V Connected load:...
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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 *9001295844*...