Bosch WTW875M8SN User manual
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Your new tumble dryer
You have opted for a tumble dryer
manufactured by Bosch.
Please take a few minutes to read and
become familiar with the advantages of
your tumble dryer.
To meet the high quality demands
required by Bosch, every tumble dryer
that leaves our factory is carefully
checked to ensure that it functions
correctly and is in perfect condition.
For more information on our products,
accessories, replacement parts and
services, see our website www.bosch-
home.com or contact our Customer
Service centres.
If the operating and installation
instructions describe different models,
any differences will be pointed out at the
relevant points in the text.
Read these operating and installation
instructions before operating the tumble
dryer.
Display rules
:Warning!
This combination of symbol and signal
word indicates a possibly dangerous
situation. Not heeding the warning can
cause death or injuries.
Caution!
This signal word indicates a possibly
dangerous situation. Not heeding the
caution can cause property and/or
environmental damage.
Note/tip
Information about the optimum use of
the appliance/any other useful
information.
1. 2. 3. / a) b) c)
The steps are represented by numbers
or letters.
■/ -
Lists are represented by a small box or
a dash.
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Contents
en Installation and operating instructions
8Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
(Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .4
Electrical safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety for children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Appliance safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7Environmental protection . . . . . .7
Packaging/old appliance . . . . . . . . . . 7
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Energy-saving tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
YThe main points in brief . . . . . . .8
*Getting to know your appliance .9
Dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ZLaundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sorting washing according to: . . . . . 12
/Programmes and buttons . . . . .13
Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1Operating the appliance . . . . . .16
Loading laundry and switching on
the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Starting the programme . . . . . . . . . . 17
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing the programme or adding
laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cancelling the programme . . . . . . . . 17
Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing laundry and switching off
the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Clean the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Emptying the condensate container . 19
MSignal setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
>Noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
DCleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cleaning the dryer and the control
panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Cleaning the moisture sensor . . . . . .22
Cleaning the filter in the
condensate container . . . . . . . . . . . .22
3Faults and what to do about
them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
JAfter-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 25
[Consumption values. . . . . . . . . 26
Consumption values table . . . . . . . . .26
Most efficient programme for cotton
fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
JTechnical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5Installation and connection . . . 28
Scope of delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Installing and connecting the dryer . .28
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Transport and frost protection . . . . . .29
en Intended use
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8Intended use
Intendeduse
The dryer should:
■Not be operated in outdoor areas,
■Be operated for domestic use only
and
■Only be used for drying and
refreshing fabrics that are labelled
as suitable for tumble-drying on the
care label.
■The dryer can be operated by
children 8 years old and older, by
persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities and by
persons with insufficient experience
or knowledge if they are supervised
or have been instructed in its use by
a responsible adult.
■Keep children under three years of
age away from the dryer.
■Do not allow children to clean or
carry out maintenance work on the
dryer unsupervised.
■Keep pets away from the dryer.
(Safety instructions
Safetyinstructions
Electrical safety
:Warning
Risk of death!
There is a risk of electric shock
as the dryer is operated with
electricity.
You should therefore observe
the following:
■Never touch or hold the
mains plug with wet hands.
■Only pull out the mains cable
directly at the plug and never
by the cable, as this could
damage it.
■Do not use extension cables,
multiple plugs or connectors.
■Only have the mains cable
replaced by our after-sales
service.
Safety instructions en
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Safety for children
:Warning
Risk of death or injury!
You should therefore observe
the following:
■Do not leave the dryer
unattended when children or
other people who cannot
assess the risks are nearby.
■Do not let children play with
the dryer.
■Children may become
entangled in packaging or
film if allowed to play with
them, or they may pull them
over their heads and
suffocate. Keep packaging,
packaging parts and film out
of the reach of children.
■Children may lock
themselves in the dryer.
Therefore, when an
appliance has reached the
end of its service life, unplug
it from the mains, cut through
the mains cable and destroy
the lock on the dryer door.
Appliance safety
:Warning
Danger of death!
■Do not use the dryer if
industrial chemicals have
been used to clean it.
■Laundry that has come into
contact with solvents, oil,
wax, wax remover, paint,
grease or stain remover may
ignite or cause an explosion
when drying is in progress.
Before drying, wash the
laundry in hot water with
detergent.
■Coal dust or flour in the area
around the dryer may cause
an explosion.
■Only replace defective
components with genuine
spare parts.
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Caution!
Risk of material damage to the
dryer or fabrics.
■Only use the dryer for drying
and freshening up fabrics at
home and for fabrics that
have been washed with
water and are suitable for
tumble-drying.
Any other use is not
considered intended use and
is prohibited.
■Foamed material or foam
rubber may become
deformed or melt during
drying. Do not dry any
laundry that contains foamed
material or foam rubber.
■Do not lean or sit on the
dryer door, as the dryer may
tip over.
■Loose cables or hoses may
cause you to trip. Avoid
tripping hazards.
■Light things, such as hair,
may be sucked into the air
inlet while drying is in
progress; keep these away
from the dryer.
■Heat is not added during the
last part of the drying cycle
(cooling cycle), to ensure
that the laundry remains at a
temperature that will not
damage it.
Environmental protection en
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7Environmental
protection
Environmentalprotection
Packaging/old appliance
)
Dispose of packaging in an
environmentally-responsible manner.
This appliance is designated according
to European directive 2012/19/EC
which governs waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE).
The directive provides a framework for
the collection and recycling of old
appliances, which is valid across the
EU.
Coolant
The dryer's heat exchanger contains
fluorinated greenhouse gas in a
hermetically sealed unit.
Dispose of the dryer properly.
Energy-saving tips
■Spin the laundry before drying. The
drier the laundry, the shorter the
drying time will be, thus consuming
less energy.
■Load the dryer with the maximum
load.
Note: Do not exceed the maximum
load for the programs, as this
prolongs the drying time and
increases energy consumption.
■Ventilate the room and keep the air
inlet on the dryer free to ensure air
exchange.
■Clean the fluff filter after each drying
cycle. If the fluff filter is dirty, the
drying time is prolonged and energy
consumption is increased.
■Energy saving mode: If the dryer is
not operated for a prolonged period,
it automatically switches off before
the program starts and when the
program has ended to save energy.
The display panel and indicator
lamps go off after a few minutes and
the Start button flashes. To activate
the lighting, press any button, open
or close the dryer door or turn the
program selector.
Greenhouse gas: R407c
Capacity (g): 385
GWP (kgCO2/kgRefrig): 1653
Total GWP (kgCO2): 636.4
en The main points in brief
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YThe main points in brief
Themainpointsinbrief
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1@ @
Load the laundry
and close the door.
Switch the dryer on. Select a programme and,
if necessary, adjust the
programme default
settings.
2@ @
Select
the start button A.
Dry. Remove the laundry.
3@ @
Switch the dryer off. Empty the
condensate
container.
Clean the fluff filter.
Getting to know your appliance en
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*Getting to know your appliance
Gettingtoknowyourappliance
Dryer
* Depending on the model
#
+
3
(condensate container
0Control and display panel
8Drum interior light*
@Dryer door
HAir inlet
PFluff filter
Getting to know your appliance en
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Display panel
Buttons on the display panel
(Selects the childproof lock.
0Selects Anti-Crease.
8Selects Anti-Crease.
@Selects Low-Heat Drying.
HSwitches the audible signal on or off.
PAdjusts the dryness level.
XThe degree of dryness finely adjusts
the dryness levels.
`- Ready in + delays the start of the pro-
gramme.
For a detailed description of all buttons, see
~Page 15 onwards.
#
+
3;C
$
Display panel
ö e e+: Dryness levels.
ˆˆˆ: Fine adjustment for the degree of dryness.
„: Timed programme selected .
1:47: Expected programme duration in hours and minutes.
3 h: Programme delay in hours when "Ready in" time is selected.
ð: Empties the condensate container; ~Page 19.
é: Cleans the fluff filter; ~Page 17.
’: The heat exchanger is cleaned automatically.
eö e Q- ‹- - ˜-: Programme progress: Dry; Iron Dry; Cupboard Dry; Anti-Crease; End and Pause.
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ZLaundry
Laundry
Preparing the laundry
:Warning
Risk of explosion or fire!
Remove any cigarette lighters and
matches from pockets.
Caution!
The dryer drum and fabrics may be
damaged.
Remove all objects from pockets and
take note of the following information:
■Tie cloth belts, apron strings, etc.
together or use a laundry bag.
■Close zips, hooks and eyes, and do
up any buttons.
■To ensure a consistent drying result,
sort the laundry by fabric type and
drying programme.
■Remove any metal objects, such as
paper clips, from pockets.
■Knitted fabrics, such as T-shirts and
jerseys, often shrink slightly the first
time they are tumble-dried. Use a
gentle programme.
■Do not over-dry easy-care laundry.
This increases creasing of the
laundry.
■When washing laundry that is to be
tumble-dried afterwards, use the
correct amount of fabric softener as
specified in the manufacturer's
instructions.
Sorting washing according to:
cSuitable for tumble drying
aDry at normal temperature
`Dry at low temperature
bDo not tumble-dry
If you dry thin- or thick-layered fabrics or
fabrics with several layers together,
these will dry to differing degrees. To
achieve an even drying result, you
should therefore only dry laundry of the
same type of fabric and structure
together. If you feel that the laundry is
still too damp afterwards, you can select
a timed programme for subsequent
drying ~Page 13.
Caution!
Possibility of material damage to the
dryer or laundry.
Do not dry non-breathable fabrics, such
as rubber-coated laundry.
Programmes and buttons en
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/Programmes and buttons
Programmesandbuttons
Programmes
Programme and fabrics Maximum load and programme
settings/info
Name of the programme
Which fabrics is the programme suitable for?
The maximum load is based on the
dry weight of the fabrics
Possible programme settings
iCottons
Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen
8 kg
fEasy-Care
Synthetic or blended fabrics
3.5 kg
oMix
Mixed load consisting of cotton and synthetic fabrics
3 kg
8Delicates
For delicate, washable underwear, e.g. made of velvet, lace, Lycra,
silk or satin.
1 kg
lWool finish
Fabrics made from wool or a wool blend that are suitable for tumble
drying
3 kg
5Time program cold
All types of fabric. For freshening up or airing items of laundry that
have not been worn for long.
3 kg
You can alter the drying time using
the button for the "Ready in" time.
5Time program warm
Timed programme for all types of fabric except for wool and silk.
Dry laundry that is still slightly damp or has already been pre-dried.
Also suitable for the subsequent drying of multi-layered, thick laundry
that does not dry readily.
Note: This programme is suitable for drying individual woollen fab-
rics, sports shoes and soft toys. Only dry these using the basket for
woollens ~Page 29.
3 kg
You can alter the drying time using
the button for the "Ready in" time.
’Shirts
Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres or
blended fabrics
3 kg
6Duvet
Fabrics, pillows, quilts or bedspreads filled with synthetic fibres.
Dry large items individually. Observe the care label.
2.5 kg
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tDown
Fabrics, pillows, bedspreads or eiderdowns filled with down.
Dry large items individually.
1.5 kg
wSport
Weatherproof and outdoor clothing with a membrane coating and
water-repellent fabrics
1.5 kg
¼Towels
Hard-wearing towels made of cotton;
6 kg
^Super Quick 40’
Synthetics and light cottons
2 kg
;AllergyPlus
Hard-wearing fabrics
Note: Particularly suitable for the highest hygiene requirements
4 kg
Programmes and buttons en
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Buttons
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Buttons Explanations and notes
Note: Not all buttons and their functions can be selected in all programmes.
Epush 3 sec.
(Childproof lock)
You can activate or deactivate the childproof lock by pressing and holding the child-
proof lock button for three seconds.
Q60 min
(Anti-Crease
60 min)
The drum moves the laundry at regular intervals after drying to prevent creasing. You
can extend the automatic Anti-Crease function by 60 minutes after any programme
has finished.
Q 120 min
(Anti-Crease
120 min)
The drum moves the laundry at regular intervals after drying to prevent creasing. You
can extend the automatic Anti-Crease function by 120 minutes after any programme
has finished.
s
(Low-Heat Drying)
Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics, e.g. polyacrylic or elastane, may increase
the drying time.
C (Audible signal) An audible signal sounds after the programme has ended.
5(Dryness level): Select the dryness level according to the laundry to be dried.
If you have selected a dryness level, this is stored for all programmes, except for Cot-
tons, even after the dryer has been switched off.
ÒCupboard Dry
Plus
Multi-layered, thick laundry that does not dry readily.
±Cupboard Dry Normal, single-layered laundry.
öIron Dry Normal, single-layered laundry that still needs to be damp after drying and is suitable
for ironing or hanging up.
ó(Degree of
dryness)
If the laundry is too damp after drying, you can finely adjust the dryness levels e.g.
Cupboard Dry. The dryness level can be increased with the degree of dryness in
three stages, from ˆto ˆˆˆ.
If you have adjusted the dryness level, the setting for all programmes with a selecta-
ble dryness level is retained even after the dryer is switched off.
- 3+ (Ready in) The programme will end in between 1 h and 24 h. Set the "Ready in" time in incre-
ments of one hour to delay the start of the programme. The required number of
hours after the programme ends is displayed on the display panel.
The drying time for timed programmes can be set to between 10 minutes and 3
hours and 30 minutes, in 10-minute increments.
A(Start/Pause) Starts or pauses the programme.
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1Operating the
appliance
Operatingtheappliance
Loading laundry and
switching on the dryer
Note: The dryer must be correctly
positioned and connected, ~Page 28.
1. Place the laundry in the drum.
2. Press the # button to switch the
dryer on.
3. Close the dryer door.
Caution!
Possibility of material damage to
the dryer or laundry.
Do not trap any laundry between the
dryer door and the door seal.
Note: The dryer drum is lit up after the
door is opened and closed and once
the programme has started. The drum
interior light goes out on its own.
Setting a programme
Note: If you have activated the
childproof lock, you must deactivate it
before you can set a programme, see
~Page 15.
1. Select the required programme;
detailed information on the
programmes can be found on
~Page 13.
2. Use the programme selector to set
the required programme. The
programme default settings for the
selected programme appear in the
display panel.
Note: Programme default settings
are standard settings that are
already defined when a programme
is selected. After selecting a
programme, you can see the
programme default settings in the
display panel.
3. If required, adjust the programme
default settings. You can find
detailed information on this on
~Page 13.
Operating the appliance en
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Starting the programme
Press the Start button.
Note: If you want to lock the
programme to prevent it from being
inadvertently adjusted, you can select
the childproof lock, see ~Page 15.
Programme sequence
The programme status is displayed in
the display field.
Changing the programme or
adding laundry
You can remove or add laundry and
change or alter the programme at any
time during drying.
1. To pause the programme, open the
dryer door or press the Start button.
2. Add or remove laundry.
3. Select another programme or an
additional function, if required.
4. Close the dryer door.
5. Press the Start button.
Note: The programme duration in the
display panel is updated depending on
the load and residual moisture in the
laundry. The values displayed may
change after the programme is
changed or the load is adapted.
Cancelling the programme
The programme can be interrupted at
any time; to pause, open the dryer door
or press the Start button.
Caution!
Risk of fire. Laundry may catch fire.
If you cancel the programme, you must
remove the laundry items and spread
them out so that the heat can disperse.
Programme end
- ‹- appears on the display panel.
Removing laundry and
switching off the dryer
1. Remove the laundry.
2. Press the # button to switch the
dryer off.
Clean the fluff filter
Note: During drying, fluff and hair from
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. Clean fluff filters also
reduce energy consumption and the
drying time.
Clean the fluff filter after each drying
cycle:
1. Open the dryer door and remove all
fluff from the door.
2. Pull out the two-part fluff filter.
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3. Remove the fluff from the recess in
the fluff filter.
Note: Ensure that no fluff falls into
the open shaft.
4. Pull apart the two-part fluff filter.
5. Open both filters and remove all the
fluff.
6. Rinse away the fluff under warm,
running water.
7. Dry the fluff filter, close it and reinsert
the two-part fluff filter.
Caution!
The dryer may be damaged.
Do not operate the dryer without a fluff
filter or if the fluff filter is defective.
Operating the appliance en
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Emptying the condensate
container
Notes
■You can drain the condensation
using an optional condensation drain
leading into the waste-water system.
■If you drain the condensation using
an optional condensation drain, you
do not need to empty the
condensate container.
* Depending on the model
Note: After each drying cycle, empty
the condensate container; otherwise the
next drying programme may be
cancelled as a result of the condensate
container being full.
1. Pull out the condensate container
horizontally.
2. Pour out the condensation water.
Caution!
Dirty condensation water may be
harmful to your health and cause
material damage.
Condensation water is not suitable
for drinking and may be
contaminated with fluff. Do not drink
the condensation water or reuse it.
3. Push in the condensate container
until you feel it lock back into place
in the dryer.
Note: The filter in the condensate
container filters the condensation which
is used during the dryer's automatic
cleaning cycle. The filter is cleaned by
emptying the condensation.
Nevertheless, you should check the
filter regularly for remaining deposits
and remove them. See ~Page 22.
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MSignal setting
Signalsetting
You can change the following settings:
■The volume of the audible signal at
the end of the programme
and/or
■The volume of the audible button
signals.
■Activate or deactivate automatic
switch-off.
You will need to activate the setting
mode in order to change these settings.
Activating setting mode
1. Switch the dryer on.
2. Select the Cottons programme in
position 1.
3. Press and hold the button for the
degree of dryness and, at the same
time, turn the programme selector
clockwise to position 2.
4. Release the button for the degree of
dryness.
The setting mode is now activated and
the preset volume for the audible signal
at the end of the programme appears
on the display panel.
Changing the volume or automatic
switch-off
Leave the programme selector or turn it
to:
■Position 2: Press the button for the
"Ready in" time to change the
volume of the audible signal at the
end of the programme
and/or
■Position 3: Press the button for the
"Ready in" time to change the
volume of the audible button
signals.
■Position 4: Press the button for the
"Ready in" time to activate or
deactivate automatic switch-off of
the dryer. "ON" for activated and
"OFF" for deactivated.
Note: To save energy, your dryer
will switch itself off after 15 minutes
when the "Automatic switch-off"
function is active.
Exiting setting mode
You can now end the process and
switch off the dryer. The settings have
been saved.
1 = quiet,
2 = medium, 3 = loud,
4 = very loud
0 = off, 1 = quiet,
2 = medium, 3 = loud,
4 = very loud
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