Bosch WTX88RH9GC, User Manual And Installation Instructions

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Page 2: ...sing yourself with your appliance 17 5 1 Appliance 17 5 2 Wool basket 18 5 3 Control panel 18 6 Display 19 7 Buttons 21 8 Dryness level 23 8 1 Changing the dryness level 23 8 2 Adjusting the dryness level 23 9 Programmes 24 9 1 Automatic programmes 24 9 2 Timed programmes 25 10 Accessories 27 11 Laundry 28 11 1 Preparing the laundry 28 12 Basic operation 28 12 1 Switching on the appliance 28 12 2 ...

Page 3: ...9 17 2 Preparing the condensation container for the appliance care programme 40 17 3 Starting the appliance care programme 40 17 4 Running the basic appli ance care programme on the appliance 41 17 5 Preparing the appliance for the intensive appliance care programme 42 17 6 Running the intensive appli ance care programme 43 17 7 Ending the intensive appli ance care programme 44 18 Cleaning and ser...

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: ... 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 trapped or da...

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: ... 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 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 Unwash...

Page 9: ...jects 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 WARNING Risk of electric shock Incorrect repairs are dangerous Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appli...

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: ...suitable 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 detergent residue spray residue or other residues im mediately if they come into contact with the appliance...

Page 12: ...aining in the drum that are not designed for operation with the appliance may cause material damage and damage to the 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 d...

Page 13: ...utdoors If the appliance is operated immedi ately after transportation the refriger ant contained in the appliance may result in 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 In a...

Page 14: ...e water drain hose If you do not want to regularly empty the appliance s condensation con tainer connect the water outlet hose 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 accesso...

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: ...d 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 Ventilation opening 2 Maintenance flap on the base unit Page 46 3 Air channel cover do not re move 4 Door 5 Condensation container Page 31 6 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 4 3 3 1 1 1 Programmes Page 24 2 Programme selector Page 28 3 Buttons Page 21 4 Display Page 19 ...

Page 19: ...mme is set Timed programmes Page 25 10h 1 Ready in time Buttons Page 22 Dryness level Iron Dry The dryness level is activated Buttons Page 21 Dryness level Cupboard Dry The dryness level is activated Buttons Page 21 Dryness level Cupboard Dry Plus The dryness level is activated Buttons Page 21 Dryness level ad justed The adjusted dryness level is activated Dryness level Page 23 Condensation contai...

Page 20: ...c self cleaning The automatic self cleaning function rinses the appliance s heat exchanger Note Do not remove the condensation container and do not interrupt the pro gramme Wi Fi Lights up The appliance is connected to your home network Flashes The appliance is trying to con nect to your home network Home Connect Page 34 Remote start Remote start is activated Buttons Page 22 Energy manager The app...

Page 21: ...ctivated and the appli ance has been switched off the childproof lock remains activated Childproof lock Page 32 Drying Aim The dryness level defines how damp or dry the laundry is after the programme ends Dryness level Page 23 Adjust Drying Level Adjust the dryness level If the laundry feels too damp after it has been dried to a particular dry ness level you can ad just the dryness level Adjusting...

Page 22: ... for delicate fab rics e g polyacrylic or elastane The programme duration is extended Ready In Programme end Programme length Set the programme end The programme dura tion is already in cluded 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 25 Signal Activate Deactivate Activate ...

Page 23: ...aundry will be drier or more damp 1 Set an automatic programme Automatic programmes Page 24 a The display shows the specified dryness level 2 Press Drying Aim a The display shows or Note If you change this setting the change is retained even after the ap pliance is switched off For the Cottons programme the change is not saved 8 2 Adjusting the dryness level If the laundry feels too damp after it ...

Page 24: ...n Programme Description Max load kg Cottons Dry hard wearing heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen 9 0 Easy Care Dry items made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics 3 5 Mixed Load Dry items made of cotton and synthetics 3 0 Duvet Dry clothing pillows quilts or bedspreads filled with synthetic fibres Note Dry large items of laundry blankets or pillows individually 2 5 Delicates Dry de...

Page 25: ...ton or linen 6 0 Smart Dry After you have washed your laundry in the washing machine the dryer will recom mend a suitable programme for drying your laundry Note The washing machine must be Home Connect capable The washing machine and dryer must be connected to your home network and re gistered in your Home Connect app The selectable programme settings de pend on the selected programme 9 2 Timed pr...

Page 26: ...itable for pre dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi layered thick laundry 3 0 Smart Dry After you have washed your laundry in the washing machine the dryer will recom mend a suitable programme for drying your laundry Note The washing machine must be Home Connect capable The washing machine and dryer must be connected to your home network and re gistered in your Home Connect app ...

Page 27: ... manufacturer 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 Wool basket Dry or air individual woollen items sports shoes and soft toys WMZ20600 Y distributor Connect the water drain hose of...

Page 28: ...s been correctly installed and connec ted Installation and connection Page 12 Press The switch on process takes a few seconds Note The lighting for the drum goes out automatically 12 2 Setting a programme 1 Turn the programme selector and set the required programme Programmes Page 24 2 If required adjust the programme settings Adjusting the programme set tings Page 28 12 3 Adjusting the pro gramme...

Page 29: ... pro gramme 1 Press Start Reload 2 Open the door 3 Remove the laundry Unloading the laundry Page 29 12 8 Unloading the laundry 1 Open the door 2 Remove the laundry from the drum 12 9 Switching off the appli ance Press 12 10 Filter system on the base unit During drying fluff from the laundry is collected in the base unit s filter sys tem The filter system protects the ap pliance from fluff Cleaning...

Page 30: ...ult 4 Pull the fluff collector out horizont ally The fluff collector may contain con densation which may drip out of it when you pull it out 5 Open the fluff collector and re move any fluff 6 Clean the filter thoroughly under running water and then dry it off You can remove heavy soiling carefully with a soft brush You must not damage or remove the fluff collector s seal You can clean the fluff co...

Page 31: ... empty the condensation con tainer Page 31 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 0 or the display shows the following during operation 1 Pull out the condensation con tainer keeping it level 2 Empty the...

Page 32: ...he event of a power 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 Child Lock 3 sec buttons for approx 3 seconds 14 Wool basket Use the wool basket to gently dry delicate fabrics soft toys or sports shoes in a stationary position Note You can order this optional Accessories Page 27 from our custo...

Page 33: ...Observe the recommended pro gramme duration for items of laun dry in the wool basket Laundry item Programme duration in hours minutes Thin woollen pullover Approx 1 20 Thick woollen pullover Approx 1 30 3 00 Skirt Approx 1 00 1 30 Trousers Approx 1 00 1 30 Gloves Approx 0 30 Sports shoes Approx 1 30 max 2 00 with airing Tip Increase the programme dura tion for thick or multi layered items of laund...

Page 34: ... further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www bosch home com The Home Connect services are not available in every country The avail ability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your coun try You can find information about this at www home connect com The Home Connect app guides you t...

Page 35: ...values specified in the consumption value table 1 Press and hold Remote Start for approx 3 seconds 2 Set the programme to position 4 a The display shows Con 3 Press Start Reload repeatedly until the display shows on a Wi Fi is activated Note If Wi Fi is activated the appli ance will not switch itself off automat ically 15 4 Deactivating Wi Fi on the appliance 1 Press and hold Remote Start for at l...

Page 36: ...ave washed your laundry in the washing machine the dryer will recommend a suitable programme for drying your laundry To determine the best drying programme to use your appliances must transmit and receive information Observe the following The washing machine must be an appliance with the Home Connect function The washing machine and dryer must be connected to your home network and registered in yo...

Page 37: ...ion The first time your appliance is registered on a home network connected to the Internet your appliance will transmit the following types of data to the Home Connect server initial registration Unique appliance identification consisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the Wi Fi communication module in stalled Security certificate of the Wi Fi communication module to ensure a se...

Page 38: ... Overview of basic settings Basic setting Programme posi tion Value Description End signal 2 0 off 1 quiet 2 medium 3 loud 4 very loud Set the volume of the signal at the end of the pro gramme Button signal 3 0 off 1 quiet 2 medium 3 loud 4 very loud The volume of the audible signal emitted when the buttons are pressed ...

Page 39: ...position 4 To change the value press 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 base unit is cleaned Cleaning the base unit Page 46 1 Remove the laundry 2 Close the appliance door 3 Pull out the condensation con ...

Page 40: ...d using the drain hose perform the above mentioned steps after the ba sic or intensive appliance care pro gramme in the reverse order 17 3 Starting 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 co...

Page 41: ...rements The appliance is ready to run the appliance care programme Preparing the appliance for the appliance care programme Page 39 The appliance care programme has started Starting the appliance 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...

Page 42: ... 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 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 progra...

Page 43: ... 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 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...

Page 44: ...ny remaining ori ginal care product 17 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 0 appears on the display and a signal to...

Page 45: ...gular cleaning processes 18 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 18 1 Tips on cleaning and care Wipe down the housing and the controls with nothing but wate...

Page 46: ...aintenance 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 46 2 Clean the opening with a soft damp cloth 3 Close the base unit Page 46 Closing ...

Page 47: ...amme depending on the residual moisture in the laundry Cleaning the moisture sensor Over time residue from limescale detergents and care products can build up on the moisture sensor Clean the moisture sensor regularly ATTENTION Hard or rough objects may damage the moisture sensor Do not use hard or rough objects abrasive cleaning products or steel wool for cleaning Note If you do not clean the app...

Page 48: ...ion tank The filter is cleaned automatically when the condensation container is emptied Check the filter regularly and clean the filter if it is dirty 1 Empty the condensation container Emptying the condensation container Page 31 2 Remove the filter 3 Clean the filter under warm run ning water or in the dishwasher 4 Slide in the filter as far as it will go 5 Insert the condensation container Inser...

Page 49: ...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 recommends th...

Page 50: ... The load is too large Observe the maximum load capacity of the Programmes Page 24 The laundry lies in the drum for too long after drying 1 Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the drying programme has finished 2 Spread the items of laundry for cooling Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric Set the suitable programme for the type of fabric Programmes Page 24 Easy Care fabrics are dried...

Page 51: ... Page 42 Condensation in the condensation tank even though the water drain hose is connec ted The appliance uses condensation for the automatic self cleaning Not a fault no action required Water drain hose is not connected correctly Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor rectly Connecting the water drain hose Page 14 The programme does not start Childproof lock is activated Deactivating...

Page 52: ... laundry until the programme ends Insufficient condensation for the automatic self clean ing when permanently using the crease removal func tion Regularly dry a load weighing more than 3 kg of damp laundry until the programme ends The appliance s ventilation opening is blocked Ensure that the ventilation opening of the appliance is kept clear Heat exchanger is soiled Running the basic appliance ca...

Page 53: ...nce Page 28 6 Starting the programme Page 29 Automatic self cleaning function rinses the appliance s heat exchanger 1 Not a fault 2 Do not pull out the condensation tank 3 Do not cancel the programme Water is leaking from the appliance Appliance is not correctly aligned Aligning the appliance Page 16 The seal for the heat exchanger cover is dirty Clean the seal for the heat exchanger cover Cleanin...

Page 54: ...evel Page 23 Drying target not adjusted Adjusting the dryness level Page 23 Load too small Set a timed programme for the subsequent drying Programmes Page 24 Moisture sensor dirty Cleaning the moisture sensor Page 47 The drying process is interrupted and the condensa tion tank has been filled 1 Emptying the condensation container Page 31 2 Inserting the condensation container Page 32 3 Starting th...

Page 55: ...n hose on the appliance against unintentional loosening Ensure that you do not bend the water drain hose 6 Empty the condensation container Page 31 7 Insert the condensation container Page 32 8 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from the power supply a The appliance is now ready to be transported 20 2 Disposing of old appli ance Valuable raw materials can be re used by recycling WARNING Risk of...

Page 56: ...country is available from our after sales service your retailer or on our website If you contact Customer Service you will require the product number E Nr and the production number FD of your appliance The contact details for Customer Ser vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website 21 1 Product number E Nr and production number FD You can find the product number ...

Page 57: ...ered Programme Final mois ture level Load kg Spin speed rpm Initial mois ture level Pro gramm e dura tion h min Energy con sump tion kWh cycle Cottons 0 0 9 0 1400 50 3 12 1 37 Cottons 0 0 9 0 1000 60 3 35 1 61 Cottons 0 0 9 0 800 70 3 58 1 85 Cottons 12 0 9 0 1400 50 2 23 0 97 Cottons 12 0 9 0 1000 60 2 46 1 21 Cottons 12 0 9 0 800 70 3 09 1 45 Easy Care 2 0 3 5 800 40 1 17 0 44 Easy Care 2 0 3 5...

Page 58: ... detailed RED Declaration of Con formity can be found online at www bosch home com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance 2 4 GHz band 2400 2483 5 MHz Max 100 mW 5 GHz band 5150 5350 MHz 5470 5725 MHz Max 100 mW BE BG CZ DK DE EE IE EL ES FR HR IT CY LI LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT RO SI SK FI SE NO CH TR IS UK NI 5 GHz WLAN Wi Fi For indoor use only AL BA MD ME MK RS ...

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