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Emptying condensation
Empty container after each drying ope ration!
1. Pull out condensation container keepin g it horizontal.
2. Pour out condensation.
3. Always push container in fully until it clicks into place.
If Container flashes in the displa y panel a What to do if..., Page 10.
Cleaning the fluff filter
Clean the fluff filter after each d rying 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, rins e with warm water and dry
thoroughly.
4. Close and reinsert the fluff filter.
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 c auses the drum to move at specific i ntervals, the washing remains
loose and fluffy for an hour (two hours if the a dditional Reduced Ironing function is also selec ted-
depending on model).
... and adapt to individual requirements
Never start the dryer if it is damaged!
Inform your after-sales service.
Inspecting the
dryer
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)
Your new dryer
Congratulations - You have chosen a modern, high-quality Bosch
domestic appliance.
The condensation dryer is distinguish ed by its economical energy
consumption.
Every dryer which leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure
that it functions correctly and is in p erfect condition.
Should you have any questions, our after-sales service will be pleased
to help.
Disposal in an environmentally-respons ible manner
Dispose of packaging in an environme ntally-responsible manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordan ce with the European
guideline
2002/96/EG on waste electrica l and electronic
equipment - WEEE.
The guideline provides an EU-wide fram ework 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
Intended use
Preparing for
installation, see Page 8
Selecting and adjusting the programme
Drying
Condensation container
Control panel
ʋfo r domestic use only,
ʋo nly to be used for drying fabrics that h ave been
washed with water.
Do not leave children unsupervised near the dryer.
Keep pets away from the dryer.
Select the drying programme ...
Press the Start/Stop button
Make sure your hands are dry.
Hold the plug only.
Connecting the
mains plug
Drying
Information on laundry ...
Labelling of fabrics
Follow the manufacturer's care infor mation.
(Drying at normal temperature.
'cDrying at low temperature a a lso select &Low Heat .
)cDo not machine dry.
Observe safety instructions without fail aPage 11!
Do not tumble-dry the following fabri cs for example:
– Impermeable f abrics (e.g. rubber-coated fabrics).
– Delicate materi als (silk or curtains made from synthetic material) a they may crease
– Laundry contami nated with oil.
Drying tips
– To ensure a con sistent result, sort the laundry by fabric type and drying programme.
– Always dry very small items (e.g. baby socks) together with large items of laundry (e.g. hand
towel).
– Close zips, hooks and eyelets, and button up covers.
Tie fabric belts, apron strings, etc. to gether
– Do not over-dry ea sy-care laundry a risk of creasing!
Allow laundry to finish drying in the a ir.
– Do not dry woolens in the dryer, only use to freshen them up aPage 7, Woollens finish
Programme (depending on model).
– Do not iron laund ry immediately after drying, fold items u p and leave for a while a the
remaining moisture will then be d istributed evenly.
– Machine-knitte d fabrics (e.g. T-shirts or jerseys) often shrink the first time they are dried a
do not use the Very Dry programme.
– Starched laund ry is not always suitable for dryers a starch leav es behind a coating that
adversely affects the drying operatio n.
– Use the correc t dosage of fabric softener as per the m anufacturer's instructions when
washing the laundry to be dried.
– Use the timer p rogramme for small loads a this imp roves the drying result.
Environmental protection/energy-saving tips
– Before drying, spin the la undry thoroughly in the washing machine a the higher the spin
speed the shorter the drying time wi ll be (consumes less energy), also spin e asy-care
laundry.
– Put in, but do n ot exceed, the maximum recommen ded quantity of laundry a
programme overview aPage 7.
– Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying.
– Do not obstruct o r seal up the air inlet.
– Keep the air co oler clean apage 6 “Care and cleaning”.
Drum
All buttons are sensitive and only
need to be touched lightly.
Only operate the dryer with
the fluff filter inserted!
Air inlet
Fluff filter
Drum interior light
(depending on model)
Maintenance
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Care and cleaning
Dryer housing , control panel, air cooler, moisture sensors
– Wipe with a soft, damp clo th.
– Do not use harsh cleaning agents and solvents.
– Remove detergent and cle aning agent residue immediately.
Clean the air cooler 5 - 6 times a year
or if Filter flashes after cleaning the fluff filter.
Air cooler
– Allow the dryer to cool.
– Residual water may leak out, so place an a bsorbent towel
underneath the mainte nance door.
1. Unlock the mainten ance door.
2. Open the mainte nance door fully.
3. Turn both locking le vers towards each another.
4. Pull out the air cool er.
Do not damage the air cooler.
Clean with warm wat er only. Do not use a ny hard or sharp-ed ged
objects.
5. Clean the air cooler thoroughly,
Allow to drip dry.
6.
Clean the seals.
7. Re-insert the air cooler,
with the handle faci ng down.
8. Turn back both loc king levers.
9. Close the mainte nance door until the l ock clicks into place.
Moisture sensors
The dryer is fitted with stainless s teel moisture sensors. The sensors
measure the level of moisture in the laundry. After a long period of
operation, a fine layer of limesca le may form on the sensors.
1. Open the door and clean the m oisture sensors with a damp sponge
which has a rough surface.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive mat erials.
Programme end once lights up in the display.
Interrupt programme removin g or adding laundry.
The drying cycle can be interrupted for a brief period so that laundry may be a dded or removed.
The programme selected must then b e resumed and completed.
Never switch the dryer off before t he drying process has ended.
Drum and door may be hot!
1. Open door, the drying process is interrup ted.
2. Load or remove laundry and close door .
3. If required, select a new programm e and additional functions.
4. Press the Start/Stop button.
Contents Page
ʋPr eparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ʋS etting the programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ʋD rying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
ʋIn formation on laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ʋC are and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ʋPr ogramme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ʋIn stallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ʋFr ost protection / Transport . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ʋTe chnical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ʋO ptional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ʋW hat to do if... / After-sales service . . . .10
ʋS afety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional
functions
Programme selectorTime
remaining
Display panel
Service displays
Container
Filter
Empty the condensation container.
Clean the fluff filter and/or air coole r a page 4/6.
ˎh:min
End of programme in 1*-24 hours (Pr ess button several times if required )
(*depending on the selected programme, e.g. duration 1:54h a 2h. Can always be selected to the
next full hour.)
ʋ& Buzzer Select On/Off for a acoustic signal at end of programme.
ˎ&Low H eat Reduced temperature for delicate f abrics ' that require a longer drying time; e.g. for polyacrylics, polyamid e, elastane or acetate.
ˎcReduced
Ironing
Reduces creasing and extends the an ti-creasing phase once the program has ended.
Only when switched off!
Read these instructions before operatin g the dryer.
Observe the safety instructions on page 11.
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