Your new dryer Congratulations - You have opted for a modern, high quality domestic appliance of the Bosch brand. The condenser dryer is distinguished by its economical energy consumption. Each dryer which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service. Environmental disposal Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. This appliance has been identified in accordance with the European directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE. Intended Use J only in the household; J only for drying textiles which have been washed with water. Preparation Never use a damaged dryer! Notify customer service! With dry hands only! Take hold of the plug with dry hands only! For installation see page 8 Drying Condensation container Door handle Draining the condensation 1. Pull out the container and keep in a horizontal position. 2. Pour out the condensation. 3. Insert the container until it locks into position. About the washing ... Identifying textiles Follow care information of the manufacturer! Dry at normal temperature. Dry at low temperature -> also select Low Heat [. Do not dry by machine. Do not dry the following textiles in the dryer: Airtight textiles (e.g. rubberised). Delicate fabrics (silk, synthetic curtains) -> anti creasing! Dripping wet washing -> high energy consumption! Oil contaminated washing. Servicing and cleaning Dryer housing, control panel, cooling grille Rub with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use any caustic cleaning agents/solvents. Immediately remove washing and cleaning agent residue. Appliance must be switched off! Check the dryer Insert the mains plug Cleaning the fluff filter 1. Open door, pull out filter and open. 2. Remove fluff (run hand over filter). 3. Close filter, re insert and close door. Rinse extremely soiled or blocked filters with warm water and dry thoroughly. Do not leave children unattended near the dryer! Keep pets away from the dryer! Sort and put in the washing Take all objects out of the pockets. Look out for cigarette lighters! The drum must be empty before it is loaded! Drum Control panel 3 - 4 times a year or if Filter flashes continuously after the fluff filter has been cleaned. Switching off the dryer Set programme selector to Off. Do not leave damp washing in the dryer! Air cooler Leave the dryer to cool down. Residual water may escape, place an absorbent cloth under the maintenance flap. ó Select additional function Status displays Remaining time Programme selector See overview of programmes on page 7. The directive specifies the framework for an EU wide valid return and recycling of old appliances. Selecting + setting programme Select drying programme ... Removing washing Drying tips For uniform drying result, sort the washing according to fabric type and drying programme. Close zips, hooks and eyelets, button up quilt covers, tie fabric belts, apron strings, etc. Do not overdry the washing -> risk of creasing! Leave the washing to air. Do not iron the washing immediately after drying, fold up the washing for a while -> residual moisture will then be distributed evenly. Knitted textiles (e.g. T shirts, knitted underwear) often shrink when dried for the first time -> Do not use the Extra Dry programme. The drying of starched washing should be limited -> Starch leaves a coating which impairs drying. Use the Timed Programme for a small load. 1. Unlock the maintenance flap. 2. Completely open maintenance flap. Contents J J J J J J J J J J J Preparation Setting programmes After drying About the washing Servicing and cleaning Overview of programmes Installation Technical specifications Optional accessories What to do if ... Safety instructions Page ... and adjust All buttons are sensitive, a gentle tap is adequate! 1 2 The automatic anti crease function causes the drum to move at specific intervals, the washing remains loose and fluffy for an hour (two hours if the Reduced Ironing e function is also selected - depending on model). 2 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 Programme end as soon as the light comes on Select Start button 3 Maintenance flap 3. Screw both locking levers towards each other. 4. Pull out the air cooler Do not damage the air cooler! Clean with warm water only; do not use hard/sharp edged objects! 5. 6. 7. 8. Clean the air cooler completely, drain thoroughly. Clean the seals. Re insert the air cooler, handle at the bottom! Unscrew both locking levers. Topping up or removing washing 1. Open door, the drying process is terminated. 2. Top up or remove washing and close door. Cooling grille Protection of the environment / Conservation of energy Before drying, thoroughly spin the washing in the washing machine -> Higher spin speeds reduce the drying time and lower the energy consumption; also spin easy care washing. Use the maximum recommended load, but do not exceed -> Page 7, "Overview of programmes". Ensure that the room is well ventilated during the drying process. Clean the fluff filter after each drying process -> Page 4. Keep the air cooler clean -> Page 6 "Servicing and cleaning". Ensure that the cooling air flow is not obstructed -> Do not block or seal the cooling grille. h: min X Service displays Container Filter End of programme in 1*-24 hours (Press button several times if required) (*depending on the selected programme, e.g. duration 1:54h -> 2h. Can always be selected to the next full hour.) 3. If required, reselect programme and additional functions. 4. Select Start/Stop M button. Empty condensation container Clean fluff filter and/or air cooler J Buzzer K J Low heat [ J Reduced Ironing e Select On/Off for acoustic signal at end of programme Reduced temperature for sensitive textiles D, e.g. polyacrylic, polyamide, elastane, acetate, for longer drying time Reduces creasing and extends anti crease phase when programme ends. Drying 9. Close the maintenance flap until it locks into position. Drum and door may be hot. For machine washable woollen textiles. Textiles are fluffier, but not dried. Remove and hang up textiles when the programme ends. For washing which is to be dried quickly, e.g. made of synthetic fabrics, cotton or blended fabrics. Actual values may differ from the values given, depending on fabric type, mixture of items to be dried, residual moisture in the fabric and load size. For predried, multi ply, delicate textiles made of acrylic fibres or for individual small items. Also for subsequent drying. . WTE84307GB WTE8430SGB 0408 en 9000 284643 Installation Included in standard delivery: dryer, operating and installation instructions. Mains plug not inserted! Check dryer for damage which may have been caused in transit! Dryer is heavy. Do not lift it by yourself! Beware of sharp edges! Do not install in a room where there is a risk of frost! Freezing water may result in damage! If in doubt, have a technician connect the appliance! Do not lift the dryer by projecting components (e.g. door) - risk of breakage! Technical specifications F Dimensions (D x W x H) 60 x 60 x 85 cm (height adjustable) Weight (net) approx. 45 kg Max. capacity 7 kg Condensation container 4.2 l Supply voltage Connected load Fuse See appliance rating plate Product number Production number The appliance rating plate is situated on the rear of the dryer. What to do if ... Repairs may be carried out by customer service or authorised technicians only! Before you call customer service, please check whether you can correct the fault yourself. A technician will charge you for advice, even during the warranty period. Please give customer service the product number (E Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance (see inside of door). Start/Stop M indicator light Is the mains plug inserted? does not come on. Programme selected? Check fuse in the house. Container and Start/Stop M Empty condensation container. indicator lights are flashing. If featured, check hose for condensation outlet. Filter and Start/Stop M Clean air cooler, page 6 "Servicing and cleaning". indicator lights are flashing. Clean fluff filter, page 4. Dryer does not start. Start/Stop M button selected? Door closed? Programme set? Ambient temperature higher than 5 °C? Water is running out. Align dryer horizontally. Clean air cooler seal. Door is opening by itself. Press door until it "clicks" into position. Degree of dryness was not reached or drying time too long. Clean fluff filter/air cooler, page 4/6. Empty condensation container. Check water outlet (if featured). Ambient temperature above 30 °C -> adequate ventilation. Cooling grille may be blocked -> unblock. Unsuitable programme set? Page 7. Dryer installation too restricted? Provide air circulation. Power failure -> restart dryer. Use next higher drying programme or also the Timed Programme, page 7. Warm washing feels damper than it actually is! Ventilate room adequately. Cooling grille blocked? -> Unblock. Ensure that the air cooler has been inserted. Clean filter and air cooler, page 4/6. Check installation conditions, page 8. Switch off, leave to cool down, switch on again, restart programme. Safety instructions Emergency Use dryer ONLY ... NEVER ... Hazards Immediately pull out mains plug or interrupt fuse. in the house. for drying textiles. use dryer for other purposes than those described above. modify the technology or properties of the dryer. Children and uninstructed persons must not use the dryer. Do not leave children unattended near the dryer. Keep pets away from the dryer. Take all objects out of the pockets. Look out for cigarette lighters -> risk of explosion! Do not lean or sit on the door -> risk of dryer tipping over! Open the door carefully. Hot steam may escape. Frost damage possible below 0 °C. Attach loose cables or hoses, otherwise risk of tripping. Connect the dryer correctly to an a.c. earthed socket, otherwise safety cannot be ensured. Cable cross section must be adequate. Use residual current operated circuit breaker with this symbol only: 7 Mains plug and socket must match. Do not use multiple plug/couplings and/or extension leads. Do not take hold of the mains plug with damp hands. Never pull the mains plug out of the socket by tugging the cable. Do not damage the power cord. Load the drum with washing only. Check the contents before switching on the dryer. Do not use the dryer if the washing has come into contact with solvent, oil, wax, grease or ink (e.g. setting lotion, nail varnish remover, stain remover, solvent naphtha, etc.) -> risk of fire/explosion! Dust hazard (e.g. coal dust, flour): do not use the dryer -> risk of explosion! Do not use the dryer if the washing contains foam/rubber -> elastic material may be destroyed and the dryer may be damaged by possible deformation of the foam. Switch off the dryer when the programme ends. Do not drink the condensation! Do not use the dryer if it is defective or considered to be defective; repairs by customer service only. Do not use the dryer if the power cord is defective. To prevent hazards, have a defective power cord replaced by customer service only. Before changing the interior light bulb, always pull the mains plug out of the socket. For reasons of safety use original spare parts and accessories only. Dryer: pull out the mains plug, then sever the power cord on the appliance. Dispose of at a public waste disposal centre. Packaging: do not allow children to play with packaging parts -> risk of suffocation! All materials are environmentally friendly and recyclable. Dispose of in an environmentally friendly manner. n n n n n n n n n For non iron washing made of synthetic and blended fabrics, cotton. n n n Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Str. 34 81739 München / Deutschland n n n n For cottons and coloureds made of cotton or linen. n n n n n n See also page 5 Further information and a selection of our products can be found on our Internet page: http://www.bosch hausgeraete.de n n n n Overview of programmes n n n max. 3.5 kg max. 7 kg max. 3 kg max. 2 kg max. 3 kg f É eh f É eh e e e e e Warm 40 min. / Freshen up á (20 min.) After drying: f iron the washing É lightly iron the washing e do not iron the washing h mangle the washing Timed Programmes Super Quick 40 Woollens Finish Cupboard Dry A Easy Care Æ Cottons Cupboard Dry Extra Dry Very Dry Very Dry Iron Dry Iron Dry T Shirt Trousers Shirts Skirts / dresses Work clothes Sportswear Anorak Underwear Towelling bathrobe Socks Table linen Bed linen Terry towels Tea towels / hand towels n n n F F F F F F F 1. Installing the dryer Take all accessories out of the drum. Drum must be empty! F Consumption values Specifications are approximate values determined under normal conditions. Fluctuations up to 10 % are possible. Drying time in min. with 8 min. cool ...