Your dryer
Congratulations – you have chosen to buy a modern, high-quality
Bosch domestic appliance.
A distinctive feature of the condensation dryer with heat pump and
automatic cleaning of the heat exchanger is its low energy
consumption.
Every dryer which leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure
that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
Should you have any questions, our after-sales service will be
pleased to help.
Environmentally-responsible disposal
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive
2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances
(waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline
determines the framework for the return and recycling of used
appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
For further information about our products, accessories, spare parts
and services, please visit: www.bosch-home.com
Intended use
Preparation
Open the door/load the laundry/
press the programme selector/
set the programme
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Drying
ʋ For domestic use only.
ʋ Only to be used for drying fabrics that have been
washed with water.
Do not leave children unsupervised near the dryer.
Keep pets away from the dryer.
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.
Drying
Display panel and buttons
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Display panel
Please clean lint filter Clean the fluff filters a Page 4.
Please empty
condensate container
Empty the condensation container a Page 4 and/or clean the filter in the condensation
container a Installation and maintenance instructions, Page 3.
Heat exchanger is
being rinsed
Automatic cleaning of the heat exchanger. Do not empty the condensation container while
this is displayed.
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Buttons
Drying level Select the dryness level (e.g. C/board dry) or the drying time
(20 mins up to 3 hrs: 30 mins., depending on the model and programme).
C/board dry extra: For laundry with thick, multi-layered parts.
+ C/board dry: For single-layered laundry.
cIron dry: The condition of the laundry means it is suitable for ironing
(iron clothes in order to avoid creases).
Reduced Ironing After the programme finishes, the drum moves at regular intervals to prevent creases.
Automatic reduced ironing function can be set in 30-minute intervals up to 120 minutes.
The standard setting for each programme is 60 minutes.
finished in When a programme is selected, the anticipated drying time for the maximum load is
displayed. While drying, the moisture sensors detect the actual load and correct the
programme length. This is shown in the display by jumps in the finished in time.
The finished in time can be delayed in one-hour steps, up to a maximum
of 24 hours. Press the finished in button repeatedly until the required number of hours is
displayed (h=hour).
' Childlock: Activate/Deactivate a start programme, press and hold the finished in
button above the display panel for 5 seconds.
Menu Ï÷Spin speed; Ð÷Adjust drying level; ÷Low heat
Ï÷Spin speed: The spin speed that was used for the spin in the washing machine a
used exclusively to display the anticipated drying time (finished in time) more precisely.
Ð÷Adjust drying level: The drying result (e.g. Cupboard dry) can be increased in three
stages (+1 - max. +3); exception: Timer programmea default setting = 0.
After one programme has been finely adjusted, the setting is retained for the others.
÷Low heat: Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics ', e.g. polyacrylic, polyamide or
elastane, with a longer drying time.
Memory 1/ 2 For saving individual programme settings that are used frequently. Use the programme
selector to select the required programme. Press and hold the Memory 1/2 button for
3 seconds until the required programme has been saved.
To select the saved programme, briefly press the Memory 1/2 button. The programme that is
called from Memory 1 or 2 is displayed on the display panel.
Basic setting 3 sec. End signal, button signal, auto power-off and language. Press and simultaneously hold
both Basic setting 3 sec. buttons for 3 seconds, in order to access the menu.
end signal/button signal: The signal volume level can be selected:
off - low - medium - loud - very loud.
auto power-off: Activate/deactivate by pressing the Basic setting 3 sec.
buttons.
The appliance switches off after 15, 30 or 60 minutes. The setting is active after Reduced
Ironing or after the programme ends.
language: Select the required language.
Close the door
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Contents Page
ʋ Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ʋ Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ʋ Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
ʋ Display panel and buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ʋ Notes on laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ʋ Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ʋ Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
ʋ Consumption rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
ʋ Normal noises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ʋ What to do if ... / After-sales service. . . . . 11/12
ʋ Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Never start the dryer if it is damaged.
Inform your after-sales service.
Inspect the
dryer
Sort the laundry
Remove all items from pockets.
Check for cigarette lighters.
The drum must be empty prior to loading.
See programme overview on page 7.
See also separate instructions for “basket for woollens”
(depending on the model)
Make sure your hands are dry.
Hold the plug only.
Connect the
mains plug
Empty the condensation container
Empty the container after each drying cycle, and not during
the cycle.
1. Remove the container, holding it level.
2. Pour out the condensation. Push the container back in
until it clicks into place.
You must also observe the a Installation and maintenance
instructions, Page 3.
Clean the fluff filters
The fluff filter consists of two parts.
Clean the inner and outer fluff filter after
every drying cycle.
1. Open the door. Remove fluff from the
door/door area.
2. Pull out the inner
and outer fluff filter
and open them out.
3. Remove any fluff,
rinse both fluff filters
under running water
and dry thoroughly.
4. Fold the fluff filters
closed, put them
back together and reinsert into the appliance.
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End of the programme ...
Interrupt the programme
1 Open the door or press the $Start/Pause button;
the drying cycle is cancelled.
2 Add or remove laundry and close the door.
3 If required, select a new programme and additional
functions. Press the $Start/Pause button.
The Finished in time is updated after a few minutes.
Information on laundry ...
Labelling of fabrics
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
hcSuitable for tumble drying
(cDry at normal temperature.
'cDry at low temperature.
)cDo not tumble dry.
Do not tumble-dry the following fabrics:
– Non-breathable fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated).
– Delicate materials (silk, curtains made from synthetic material) a these may crease.
– Oil-stained laundry.
Drying tips
– To ensure a consistent drying result, sort the laundry by fabric type and drying programme.
– Always dry very small fabrics (e.g. baby socks) together with large items of laundry
(e.g. towels).
– Close zips, hooks and eyelets, and button up covers.
Tie cloth belts, apron strings, etc. together or use a laundry bag.
– Do not over-dry easy-care laundry a Risk of creasing.
Allow laundry to finish drying in the air.
– Do not iron laundry immediately after drying; fold items up and leave for a while
a residual moisture will then be distributed evenly.
– Knitted fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, jerseys) often shrink slightly the first time they are tumble-dried.
a Do not use the C/board dry extra programme.
– Starched laundry is not always suitable for dryers a starch leaves behind a coating that
reduces the drying effect.
– When washing laundry that is to be tumble-dried afterwards, use the correct amount of
fabric softener as specified in the manufacturer's instructions.
– With a small load, use the Timed programme.
Environmental protection / Energy-saving tips
– Before drying, spin the laundry in the washing machine a the higher the spin speed,
the shorter the drying time will be, thus less energy is consumed.
Also spin easy-care laundry.
– Use the maximum recommended capacity, but do not exceed it
a Programme overview, Page 7.
– Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying.
– Clean the fluff filters after every drying cycle aCleaning the fluff filters, Page 4.
– Keep the supply of cool air unobstructed a Do not cover or block the air inlet.
Remove the laundry and switch off
the dryer
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Select the
$ Start/Pause button
Condensation
container with filter
Fascia panel
Two-part fluff
filter
Air inlet
Door
Observe the safety instructions on Page 13.
You must read this instruction manual and the Installation
and maintenance instructions before using the dryer.
Installation aInstallation and maintenance instructions, Page 1
Clean fluff filters reduce energy consumption.
Depending on the selected programme, it may not be possible to select individual options.
The dryer is switched on and off by pressing
the button in the centre of the programme selector.
Select the programme by turning the outer ring on the programme
selector (the selector can be turned in both directions).
The selected programme is displayed.
Programmes / Fabrics
Detailed overview of the programmes and fabrics
aProgramme overview, Page 7.
Observe the care information on the care label.
Dryness level, timer programming and options can be
individually selected depending on the selected programme
and the progress of the programme.
Cottons
Hard-wearing fabrics
Easy-Care
Fabrics made from synthetic or blended fabrics
Mixed Load
A mixed load of fabrics made of cotton or synthetic
fabrics
Delicates
Very delicate synthetic, cotton or blended fabrics
Wool Finish
Woollen fabrics that are suitable for machine-
washing
Cold 30
All types of fabric except for wool and silk
Warm 30
Warm 60
Shirts
Shirts and blouses made of cotton and blended
fabrics
Down Wear
Fabrics with down filling
Sportswear
Functional clothing made of microfibre
Super Quick 40’
Synthetic fibres, light cotton or mixed fabrics
Blankets
Large quilted fabrics containing synthetic fibres
Towels
Terry-towelling laundry e.g. towels and bathrobes
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Memory 1 Saves or calls individual
settings
Memory 2
Basic setting 3 sec.
end signal, button signal, auto power-off and language
Change the functions in the display using the buttons ? >
Drying level
C/board dry extra, +cC/board dry, cIron dry
Reduced
Ironing
Reduced ironing function can be set up to
120 minutes
finished in Time delay/'Childlock
Menu Ï÷Spin speed, Ð÷Adjust drying level, ÷Low heat
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Further information
can be found on
page 5
