Bosch WQG24500BY, User Manual

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Page 2: ...17 5 2 Control panel 18 6 Display 19 7 Buttons 22 8 Dryness level 25 8 1 Changing the dryness level 25 8 2 Adjusting the dryness level 25 9 Programmes 26 9 1 Automatic programmes 26 9 2 Timed programmes 27 10 Accessories 29 11 Laundry 30 11 1 Preparing the laundry 30 12 Basic operation 30 12 1 Switching on the appliance 30 12 2 Setting a programme 30 12 3 Loading laundry 30 12 4 Starting the progr...

Page 3: ...ance care programme 39 16 Cleaning and servicing 40 16 1 Tips on cleaning and care 40 16 2 Base unit 41 16 3 Moisture sensor 42 16 4 Condensation container fil ter 43 17 Troubleshooting 45 18 Transportation storage and disposal 50 18 1 Preparing the appliance for transportation 50 18 2 Disposing of old appliance 50 19 Customer Service 51 19 1 Product number E Nr and production number FD 51 20 Cons...

Page 4: ...ds and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en vironment Up to an altitude of max 4000 m above sea level 1 3 Restriction on user group This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and or knowledge provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have und...

Page 5: ...ppliance to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the energy supplier When the appliance is installed the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible If free access is not possible an all pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent elec trical installation according to the installation regulations When installing the appliance check that the power cable is not ...

Page 6: ...m the appli ances may tip over WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate Keep packaging material away from children Do not let children play with packaging material CAUTION Risk of injury The appliance may vibrate or move when in use Place the appliance on a clean even solid surface Align the appliance using the appli...

Page 7: ...se steam or high pressure cleaners hoses or sprays to clean the appliance WARNING Risk of harm to health Children can lock themselves in the appliance thereby putting their lives at risk Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening With redundant appliances unplug the power cord Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the ap...

Page 8: ...ces away from the appli ance WARNING Risk of explosion If there is any residual material left in the fluff filter this may ignite during the drying process Clean the fluff filter regularly Highly flammable objects such as lighters or matches may ignite during the drying process Remove all highly flammable objects from any pockets in your laundry before the drying process Unwashed laundry that has ...

Page 9: ... while it is still turning may cause hand in juries Wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside 1 6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance WARNING Risk of electric shock Incorrect repairs are dangerous Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff Onl...

Page 10: ...and non original accessories is dangerous Only use the manufacturer s original spare parts and original ac cessories WARNING Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solvents Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents ...

Page 11: ...bber may deform or melt during the drying process Do not dry laundry that contains foam or foam rubber Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appli ance Do not use harsh or abrasive de tergents Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft damp cloth Remove all de...

Page 12: ...appli ance Remove these objects along with all supplied accessories from the drum before starting the appliance 1 Remove any packaging and pro tective covers completely from the appliance Disposing of packaging Page 11 2 Check the appliance for visible damage 3 Open the appliance door Basic operation Page 30 4 Remove any accessories from the drum 5 Close the appliance door 4 2 Scope of delivery Af...

Page 13: ...pliance leave it to rest for two hours before putting it into opera tion Installation loca tion Requirements On the floor Place the appli ance on a clean level and firm surface Align the appli ance Page 16 Installation loca tion Requirements In a washer dryer stack Only use the ori ginal connection set from the dryer manufac turer when set ting up this appli ance in a washer dryer stack Accessorie...

Page 14: ...e ATTENTION When operating the appliance without the water drain hose being connected properly liquid may leak out of the connecting piece Before operating the appliance connect the water drain hose prop erly to the connecting piece Requirements The appliance and the accessory have been unpacked Unpacking the appliance Page 12 The appliance is installed at the in stallation location Requirements f...

Page 15: ... collect condensation in the condensation container again e g if you change where the appliance is located carry out these steps in re verse order Water outlet connection types ATTENTION In the event of a blocked or covered outlet accumulated wastewater can flow back into the appliance Before operating the appliance en sure that the wastewater drains away quickly and eliminate any blockages Draina...

Page 16: ...ose fully through the and secure it using fixing material Secure the elbow to the gully 4 5 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce vibrations and noises align the appliance correctly To align the appliance turn the ap pliance feet Check that the appli ance is level using a spirit level All appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground 4 6 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply 1 In...

Page 17: ...You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here 1 2 3 4 5 6 On certain models specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured 1 Air inlet 2 Maintenance flap on the base unit Page 41 3 Fluff filter Page 31 4 Door 5 Condensation container Page 33 6 Control panel Page 18 ...

Page 18: ...e 18 5 2 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status 2 3 1 1 4 1 Programmes Page 26 2 Programme selector Page 30 3 Display Page 19 4 Buttons Page 22 ...

Page 19: ... is set Timed programmes Page 27 9 0 kg1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selec ted programme in kg 0 45 1 Ready in time Buttons Page 24 Childproof lock lights up The childproof lock is activ ated flashes The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated Deactivating the childproof lock Page 34 Start Reload Start Pause Start cancel or pause Lights up The progra...

Page 20: ... kg Half Load Half load Half load is activated Buttons Page 24 Quiet drying Quiet drying with no audible signals is ac tivated Buttons Page 24 Condensation container Empty the condensation container Page 33 Insert the condensation container Page 34 Fluff filter Clean the fluff filter Page 31 CrE Basic appliance care programme Run the basic appliance care programme Running the basic appliance care ...

Page 21: ... Description Drying Programme status Dryness level Iron Dry Programme status Dryness level Cupboard Dry Programme status Anti crease Programme status Start Reload Pause Programme status End End of pro gramme Programme status 1 Example ...

Page 22: ... to prevent unwanted or accidental operation If the childproof lock is activated and the appli ance has been switched off the childproof lock remains activated Childproof lock Page 34 Cupboard Dry Plus Cupboard Dry Plus 1 2 3 Selecting Cupboard Dry Plus activates the dryness level The dryness level defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends Dryness level Page 25 The dryness le...

Page 23: ...yness level The dryness level defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends Dryness level Page 25 The dryness level can be adjusted by select ing 1 2 or 3 Adjusting the dry ness level Page 25 Less Ironing Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate the crease reduction func tion Once the programme has ended the drum moves the laundry at regular intervals for 60 minutes to prevent ...

Page 24: ...uded in the set num ber of hours Once the programme has started the pro gramme duration is displayed Set the programme duration for timed pro grammes Timed pro grammes Page 27 Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate the audible signal after the programme ends Half Load Activate Deactivate Dry individual items of laundry or small loads of laundry ...

Page 25: ...g it up 8 1 Changing the dryness level For some automatic programmes you can change the dryness level so that your laundry will be drier or more damp 1 Set an automatic programme Automatic programmes Page 26 a The display shows the specified dryness level 2 Press Cupboard Dry Cup board Dry Plus or Iron Dry a The display shows Cup board Dry Cupboard Dry Plus or Iron Dry 8 2 Adjusting the dryness le...

Page 26: ...about programme selection Programme Description Max load kg Cottons Dry hard wearing heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen 9 0 Cottons Eco Dry hard wearing heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen Energy saving programme 9 0 Easy Care Dry items made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics 3 5 Mix Dry items made of cotton and synthetics 3 0 Duvet Dry clothing pillows quilts or beds...

Page 27: ...venly 1 5 Super Quick 40 Dry items made of synthetics and light cotton 2 0 Towels Dry hard wearing heat resistant towels and dressing gowns made of cotton or linen 6 0 9 2 Timed programmes Timed programmes are programmes with a defined or adjustable programme duration The programme ends once this time has elapsed even if the laundry is still not dry for example Timed programmes are suitable for dr...

Page 28: ...mmes 28 Timed program Description Max load kg Time Program Warm Dry all types of fabric except for wool and silk Suitable for pre dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi layered thick laundry 3 0 ...

Page 29: ...rer WTZ27410 Connection kit with pull out worktop To save space stack the appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the same manufacturer The pull out worktop makes it easier to load and unload the appli ance WTZ27400 Y distributor Connect the water drain hose of an additional ap pliance to the same si phon outlet 15000490 Appliance care product Spare par...

Page 30: ... as children s socks Separate items of laundry and shake them out or observe the programme description Spin the laundry before drying operation 12 Basic operation operation Note You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www bosch home com 12 1 Switching on the appli ance Requirement The appliance has been correctly ins...

Page 31: ...Reload The cooling process starts auto matically after approx 30 seconds and cools down the laundry while the drum is rotating If you want to avoid or cancel the cooling pro cess open the door Display Page 20 2 Open the appliance door 3 Remove the laundry Page 31 12 7 Unloading the laundry 1 Open the appliance door 2 Remove the laundry 12 8 Switching off the appli ance Turn the programme selector ...

Page 32: ...Remove the fluff from the recess Ensure that no fluff falls into the air channel 5 Disconnect the two part fluff filter 6 Open the two fluff filters 7 Remove the fluff 8 Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly under warm running water and then dry them off ...

Page 33: ...t have to regu larly empty the condensation con tainer Page 33 Emptying the condensation container If the drying programme has finished or the display shows a notification while the appliance is in operation empty the condensation container Requirements The display shows the following after drying End or during operation 1 Pull out the condensation con tainer keeping it level 2 Empty the condensat...

Page 34: ...failure 13 2 Deactivating the child proof lock Requirement To deactivate the childproof lock the appliance must be switched on Press and hold the two 3 sec buttons for approx 3 seconds a goes out in the display 14 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs Note You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code ...

Page 35: ...condensa tion container must be prepared be fore the basic or intensive appliance care programme Water drain hose Page 13 1 Remove the stopper from the re cess in the condensation con tainer 2 Insert the plug from below a The condensation container is ready for the appliance care pro gramme Note If the condensation is drained using the drain hose perform the above mentioned steps after the ba sic ...

Page 36: ...an run a basic appliance care pro gramme Note After a certain period of use the appliance automatically recom mends that you run the basic appli ance care programme Before the start and end of the programme the display shows the note CrE for 5 seconds The note is shown re peatedly until the basic appliance care programme has been run com pletely Requirements The appliance is ready to run the appli...

Page 37: ...e please follow the steps in Preparing the condensation con tainer for the appliance care pro gramme Page 35 in reverse order after both the intensive and regular cleaning processes 15 5 Preparing the appliance for the intensive appli ance care programme If the appliance is not used for more than one month stubborn dirt or odours may occur To remove this you can run an intensive appliance care pro...

Page 38: ...Pull out the condensation con tainer horizontally and empty it 2 Pour a bottle of the original appli ance care product Accessories Page 29 and ap prox 1 litres of warm tap water into the condensation container Hold the full condensation con tainer level so that no liquid spills out 3 Insert the condensation container so that it locks into place 4 Press Start Reload The appli ance care programme st...

Page 39: ...orizontally in order to remove any remaining ori ginal care product 15 7 Ending the intensive ap pliance care programme 1 Add approx 1 litres of hot tap water into the condensation con tainer Hold the full condensation con tainer level so that no liquid spills out 2 Insert the condensation container so that it locks into place 3 Press Start Reload a The appliance care programme is resumed End appe...

Page 40: ...gular cleaning processes 16 Cleaning and servi cing To keep your appliance working effi ciently for a long time it is important to clean and maintain it carefully Note You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www bosch home com 16 1 Tips on cleaning and care Wipe down the housing and the controls with nothing but wate...

Page 41: ... Open the maintenance flap If you place a cloth beneath the maintenance flap you can collect the remaining water from the base unit 2 Open the lever for the heat ex changer cover 3 Pull out the heat exchanger cover by the handle Cleaning the base unit You can remove any visible dirt in the base unit 1 Open the base unit Page 41 2 Use a soft brush to clean the heat exchanger cover Make sure that yo...

Page 42: ... it will go 7 Close the base unit Page 42 Closing the base unit Requirement The base unit is open Opening the base unit Page 41 1 Insert the heat exchanger cover by the handle 2 Close the lever for the heat ex changer 3 Close the maintenance flap 16 3 Moisture sensor The moisture sensor in this appliance measures how damp the laundry is during the drying cycle The appli ...

Page 43: ... Note If you do not clean the appli ance as described the appliance s functionality may be impaired 1 Open the door 2 Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge 16 4 Condensation container filter During drying fluff from the laundry gets into the condensation The filter in the condensation container pro tects the appliance from fluff Clean the filter for the condensation tank The filter is cleaned au...

Page 44: ...en Cleaning and servicing 44 4 Slide in the filter as far as it will go 5 Insert the condensation container Page 34 ...

Page 45: ...Do not change the programme during the cooling process Note The cooling process takes up to 10 minutes You can continue to operate the appliance Humming noise Compressor active Not a fault normal operating noise The display goes out and Start Reload flashes Energy saving mode is active Press any button a The symbol lights up again CrE After a period of operation the appliance automatic ally recomm...

Page 46: ...Crease not activated Activate the Anti Crease function Buttons Page 23 and programme ter minated Condensation tank filled 1 Emptying the condensation container Page 33 2 Inserting the condensation container Page 34 3 Starting the programme Page 31 Water drain hose is caught or jammed 1 Ensure that the water drain hose is not kinked or trapped 2 Route the water drain hose without kinks Water drain ...

Page 47: ...me Page 30 2 Starting the programme Page 31 The length of the pro gramme changes dur ing the drying cycle The programme operation is optimised electronically This may change the programme duration Not a fault no action required Pumping noise Condensation pump active Not a fault normal operating noise Buzzing noise Compressor ventilation active Not a fault normal operating noise The drying time is ...

Page 48: ...ater drain hose Page 14 The lever for the heat exchanger cover is not closed correctly Ensure that the lever for the heat exchanger cover is closed correctly Closing the base unit Page 42 The laundry is too damp Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric Set a timed programme for the subsequent drying Programmes Page 26 There has been a power cut Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or othe...

Page 49: ... The drying process is interrupted and the condensa tion tank has been filled 1 Emptying the condensation container Page 33 2 Inserting the condensation container Page 34 3 Starting the programme Page 31 Odours have formed in the appliance Stubborn dirt in the appliance or an extended appli ance downtime of more than one month Preparing the appliance for the intensive appli ance care programme Pag...

Page 50: ... appliance Page 31 4 Remove the water drain hose from the connection point Water outlet connection types Page 15 5 Secure the water drain hose on the appliance against unintentional loosening Ensure that you do not bend the water drain hose 6 Empty the condensation container Page 33 7 Insert the condensation container Page 34 8 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from the power supply a The appl...

Page 51: ...ustomer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Eco nomic Area Note Under the terms of the manu facturer s warranty the use of Cus tomer Service is free of charge Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after sales service your retailer or on our webs...

Page 52: ...ing loaded en vironmental conditions and the activ ation of additional functions The expected programme dura tion Ready in time that is shown on the appliance display when selecting the programme is based on the spin speed in the washing machine of 1000 rpm when the appliance is de livered Programme Final mois ture level Load kg Spin speed rpm Initial mois ture level Pro gramm e dura tion h min En...

Page 53: ...03 Easy Care Cup board Dry 2 0 3 5 800 40 1 00 0 55 Easy Care Cup board Dry 2 0 3 5 600 50 1 09 0 67 21 Technical data Appliance height 84 2 cm Appliance width 59 8 cm Appliance depth 61 3 cm Appliance depth with door closed 64 8 cm Appliance depth with door open 109 6 cm Weight 56 4 kg1 Maximum load 9 0 kg Mains voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz 1 Depending on the appliance spe cifications Minimum in stall...

Page 54: ...EPREL product database Please then follow the instructions on searching for the model The model identifier is made up of the charac ters before the slash in the product number E Nr on the rating plate Al ternatively you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label 1 Only applies to countries in the European Economic Area ...

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