Bosch WQG245A0ES, User Manual And Installation Instructions

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Page 2: ...e 17 5 1 Appliance 17 5 2 Wool basket 18 5 3 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 Load...

Page 3: ... care programme on the appliance 40 17 5 Preparing the appliance for the intensive appliance care programme 42 17 6 Running the intensive appli ance care programme 42 17 7 Ending the intensive appli ance care programme 44 18 Cleaning and servicing 45 18 1 Tips on cleaning and care 45 18 2 Water tank filter 45 18 3 Moisture sensor 45 18 4 Condensation container fil ter 46 19 Troubleshooting 48 20 T...

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: ... Never connect the appliance 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...

Page 6: ...different manufacturers and with varying depths and widths in a washer dryer stack Do not install a washer dryer stack on a platform 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 ...

Page 7: ...ress of moisture can cause an electric shock Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity Do not use 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...

Page 8: ...t R290 in this appliance is environmentally friendly yet combustible and may ignite if it comes into contact with open flames or ignition sources Keep naked flames and ignition sources 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 ...

Page 9: ... you sit on or lean against the open door Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door Do not place any objects on the appliance door Reaching into the drum 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 ...

Page 10: ...pliance WARNING Risk of injury The use of non original spare parts 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: ...he 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...

Page 13: ...n damage to the appliance Immediately after transporting the appliance 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...

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

Page 18: ...ool basket 3 Insert 4 Tab for securing in the hook 5 3 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 4 1 Programmes Page 26 2 Programme selector Page 30 3 Display Page 19 4 Buttons Page 22 ...

Page 19: ... 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 Inicio Pausa Carga Start Pause Start cancel or pause Lights up The pro...

Page 20: ...ted for delicate fab rics Buttons Page 23 4 5 kg Carga Half load Half load is activated Buttons Page 24 Silen cio 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 applian...

Page 21: ...te Do not remove the condensation container and do not interrupt the pro gramme Drying Programme status Dryness level Iron Dry Programme status Dryness level Cupboard Dry Programme status Anti crease Programme status Crease removal function Programme status Inicio Pausa Carga Pause Programme status End End of pro gramme Programme status 1 Example ...

Page 22: ...control panel 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 Extra seco Extra seco 1 2 3 Selecting Extra seco activates the dry ness level The dryness level defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends Dryness level Page 25 The dryness level can...

Page 23: ...ess 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 Menos arrug vinc 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 creasing Delicad...

Page 24: ...ded 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 Silencio Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate the audible signal after the programme ends Carga Activate Deactivate Dry individual items of laundry or small loads of laundry ...

Page 25: ...n the laundry or hang 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 Seco Extra seco or Seco a The display shows Seco Extra seco or Seco 8 2 Adjusting the dryness level If the laundry f...

Page 26: ...bels provide you with additional information about programme selection Programme Description Max load kg Algodón Algodão Dry hard wearing heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen 9 0 Algod Eco Dry hard wearing heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen Energy saving programme 9 0 Sintéticos Dry items made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics 3 5 Mix Dry items made of cotton and synt...

Page 27: ...ustable 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 drying individual items of laundry or thin fabrics Tip The laundry s care labels provide you with additional information about pro gramme selection Timed program Description Max load kg Secal c cesto Dry items made of wool or containing wool No...

Page 28: ...ammes 28 Timed program Description Max load kg Caliente Quente 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: ...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 Wool basket Dry or air individual woollen items sports shoes and soft toys WMZ20600 Y distributor Connect the water drain hose of an additional ap pliance to the same si phon outlet...

Page 30: ...observe the programme description Spin the laundry before drying Dry woollen items sports shoes and soft toys in the wool basket Wool basket Page 35 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 bee...

Page 31: ...s Inicio Pausa Carga 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 progr...

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: ...in the display 14 Crease removal func tion In order to reduce creasing and air borne odours such as cigarette smoke you can use a programme with a crease removal function for any laundry that has not been worn for long 14 1 Starting a programme with the crease removal function Note Wash items of laundry that have traces of sweat perfume or deodor ant before wearing them again Do not use dryer clea...

Page 35: ...use condensed water dis tilled water additives or descaler for the crease removal function Requirements You have started a programme with the crease removal function Starting a programme with the crease removal function Page 34 The display shows The condensation container Page 33 is removed from the appliance 1 Add approx 180 ml cold drinking water through the front opening using the water jug pro...

Page 36: ...appliance Inserting the wool basket Page 35 1 Place the laundry into the wool basket either directly or using the insert Examples of how to use the wool basket Page 37 2 Close the door 3 Set the programme for the wool basket or a timed programme Programmes Page 26 4 If necessary adjust the duration of the timed programme Buttons Page 24 Observe the recommended pro gramme duration for items of laun...

Page 37: ...he drum Example Use Trousers or skirt 1 2 3 Pullover 1 2 3 Place the items of laundry unfol ded into the in sert Note Spin the laundry before drying Example Use Sports shoes Lift the tongues of the shoes Remove the in soles or heel cushions Place a rolled up hand towel in the wool basket to create an in clined surface Place the shoes on the towel with the heels facing down Note Do not use the inse...

Page 38: ...tting Programme position Value Description End signal 2 0 off 1 quiet 2 me dium 3 loud 4 very loud Set the volume of the signal at the end of the programme Button signal 3 0 off 1 quiet 2 me dium 3 loud 4 very loud The volume of the audible signal emitted when the buttons are pressed Programme counter 5 421 Display the number of started pro grammes 1 Example ...

Page 39: ...gs Page 38 4 To change the value press Ter minado en em 5 To save the changes switch off the appliance 17 Appliance care 17 1 Preparing the appliance for the appliance care programme The appliance must be prepared be fore basic or intensive appliance care is carried out Requirement The fluff filter has been cleaned Cleaning the fluff filter Page 31 1 Remove the laundry 2 Close the appliance door 3...

Page 40: ...tarting the appliance care programme Requirements The appliance is ready to run the appliance care programme Preparing the appliance for the appliance care programme Page 39 The condensation container is ready for the appliance care pro gramme Preparing the condensation container for the appliance care programme Page 40 1 Set the programme to position 1 2 Press and hold Seco 3 Set the programme to...

Page 41: ...care pro gramme Page 40 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 Inicio Pausa Carga a The appliance care programme starts and an audible signal sounds a End appears on the display once the appliance care programme has ended ...

Page 42: ...ccur To remove this you can run an intensive appliance care programme Note The intensive appliance care programme runs for approximately 4 hours The programme may take longer if you do not carry out the ne cessary steps in good time while the programme is running Once it has started the intensive ap pliance care programme should not be cancelled Requirements The appliance is ready to run the appli...

Page 43: ...a The appliance care programme starts and an audible signal sounds After around 3 hours the appli ance pauses the appliance care programme and the remaining pro gramme duration flashes on the display 5 Pull out the condensation con tainer horizontally and empty it 6 Add approx 1 litres of hot tap water into the condensation con tainer Hold the full condensation con tainer level so that no liquid s...

Page 44: ... it locks into place 3 Press Inicio Pausa Carga a The appliance care programme is resumed End appears on the display and a signal tone sounds once the appliance care pro gramme has ended 4 Pull out the condensation con tainer keeping it level 5 Empty the condensation container Page 33 6 Insert the condensation container so that it locks into place 7 Switch off the appliance Switching off the appli...

Page 45: ...cloth This ensures the parts of the appli ance will remain clean and hy gienic Remove all de tergent residue spray residue or other residues immediately Fresh deposits are easier to re move without leaving any residue Leave the appli ance door open after use This allows the residual water to dry reducing odours in the ap pliance 18 2 Water tank filter The filter in the water tank protects the appl...

Page 46: ... 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 18 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 47: ...Cleaning and servicing en 47 4 Slide in the filter as far as it will go 5 Insert the condensation container Page 34 ...

Page 48: ...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 Inicio Pausa Carga 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 recommends that you run the ...

Page 49: ...abric Programmes Page 26 Easy Care fabrics are dried for too long Changing the dryness level Page 25 Adjusting the dryness level Page 25 Anti 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 drai...

Page 50: ...ogramme 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 too long Fluff filter is soiled Cleaning the fluff filter Page 31 The ambient temperature is greater than 30 C E...

Page 51: ... filling the water tank The water tank has been filled Note The overflowing water is harmless Do not pour any more water into the water tank The water tank filter is soiled Cleaning the water tank filter Page 45 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...

Page 52: ... Page 46 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 progr...

Page 53: ... 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 54: ...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 55: ...undry being 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 ...

Page 56: ...ppliance 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 kg Maximum load 9 0 kg Mains voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Minimum in stallation protec tion 10A Nominal power 800 W Power consump tion Off mode 0 15 W Left on mode 0 50 W Ambient temper ature Minimum 5 C Maximum 35 C Length of the power cord 145 cm This product con...

Page 57: ...uctions 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 ...

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