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Cleaning the fluff filter
Clean the fluff filter after each drying operation.
1. Open the door, remove fluf f 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 f ilter.
Switching off the dryer
Turn the programme se lector to Off.
Do not leave laundry in the dryer.
Removing the laundry
The automatic anti-crease functi on causes the drum to move at specific in tervals, the washing remains
loose and fluffy for an hour (two hours if the additional Reduced Ironing function is also selected -
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 pri or to loading.
See programme overview on p age 7.
Your new dryer
Congratulations - You have chosen a modern, high-quality Bosch
domestic appliance.
The vented dryer is distinguished by its economical energy
consumption.
Every dryer which leaves our factory is carefully c hecked to ensure
that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
Should you have any questions , our after-sales service will be pleased
to help.
Disposal in an environmentally-responsible manner
Dispose of packaging in an en vironmentally-responsible manner.
This appliance is labelled in a ccordance with the European
guideline 2002/96/EG on waste electrica l and electronic
equipment - WEEE.
The guideline provides an EU-wide f ramework for the return and
recycling of old appliances.
For further information about our pro ducts, accessories, spare parts
and services, please visit: www.bosch-ho me.com
Intended use Preparing for installation, see Page 8
Selecting and adjusting the programme
Drying
Control panel
ʋfor domestic use only,
ʋonly to be used for drying fabric s that have 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 inform ation.
(Drying at normal temperature.
'cDrying at low temperature aalso select Low Heat &.
)cDo not machine dry.
Observe safety instructions with out fail aPage 11!
Do not tumble-dry the followi ng fabrics for example:
– Impermeable fabrics ( e.g. rubber-coated fabrics).
– Delicate materials (silk or curtains made from synthe tic material) athey may crease.
– Dripping wet washing high aenergy consumption!
– Laundry contaminat ed with oil.
Drying tips
– To ensure a consist ent result, sort the laundry by fabric type and drying programme.
– Always dry very small items (e.g. baby socks) together with large item s of laundry (e.g. hand
towel).
– Close zips, hooks and eyele ts, and button up covers.
Tie fabric belts, apron strings, etc. togethe r
– Do not over-dr y easy-care laundry arisk of creasing!
Allow laundry to finish drying in the ai r.
– Do not dry woolens in the dryer, on ly use to freshen them up aPage 7, Woollens finish
Programme (depending on model).
– Do not iron la undry immediately after drying, fo ld items up and leave fo r a while athe
remaining moisture will then be distributed evenly.
– Machine-k nitted fabrics (e.g. T-shirts or je rseys) often shrink the first time they are dried a
do not use the Extra Dry p rogramme.
– Starched laundry is not always suitable for dryers astarch leaves behind a coating that
adversely affects the drying opera tion.
– Use the correct dosage of fabric softener as per the manufact urer's instructions when
washing the laundry to be dried.
– Use the timer programme for small loads athis im proves the drying result.
Environmental protection/energy-saving tips
– Before drying, spin the laund ry thoroughly in the washing machine athe 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 maximu m recommended quantity of laundry a
programme overview aPage 7.
– Make sure the roo m is well ventilated during dry ing.
– Clean the fluff filter after every drying c ycle aPage 4.
– Do not obstruct or seal up the air inlet.
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
Care and cleaning
Dryer housing, Control panel, Air inlet, Moisture sensors
– Wipe off with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately.
Exhaust air duct
Check the exhaust air duct. Clean the exhaust air duct every six months.
Do not bend the exhaust air duct.
1. Switch off the dryer and allow it to cool down.
2. Disconnect the mains plug.
3. Remove the exhaust air duct.
4. Clean the exhaust air duct.
5. Refit the exhaust air duct aInstallation instructions for exhaust air duct.
Moisture sensors
The dryer is equipped with stainless steel moisture sensors.
Moisture sensors measure the moisture level of the laundry.
After sustained, repeated operation, a fine layer of limescale may form
on the moisture sensors.
1. Open the door.
2. Clean the moisture sensors using a slightly damp sponge with a rough
surface.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive m aterials.
Programme end as soon as the light comes on
Interrupt programme removing or adding laundry.
The drying cycle can be interrupted for a brief p eriod so that laundry may be added or removed.
The programme selected must then be res umed and completed.
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 d oor.
3. If required, select a new progr amme and additional functions.
4. Press the Start/Stop button.
Contents Page
ʋPreparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ʋSetting the programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ʋDrying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
ʋInformation on laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ʋCare and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ʋProgramme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
ʋInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ʋFrost protection/transport . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ʋTechnical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ʋOptional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
ʋWhat to do if... / After-sales service . . . .10
ʋSafety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Additional
functions
Programme selector
Display panel
Service displays
Door
Filter/Vent Hose
Close door.
Clean the fluff filter. Check exhaus t air line. apage 6.
Only when switched off!
ˎLow Heatc&Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics 'that r equire a longer drying time; e.g.
for polyacrylics, polyamide, elastane or acetate.