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Tumble dryer
WQB246C9GB
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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WQB246C9GB [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Dryness level......  29 1.1 General information.... 4 8.1 Changing the dryness level.. 29 1.2 Intended use...... 4 8.2 Adjusting the dryness level .. 29 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9 Programmes ......  30 1.4 Safe installation ......
  • Page 3 14 Crease-removal function ..  39 19 Troubleshooting......  50 14.1 Starting a programme with 20 Transportation, storage and the crease-removal function ..  39 disposal ........  55 14.2 Filling the water tank .....  39 20.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation ...... 55 15 Home Connect ......  40 20.2 Disposing of old appliance ...
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing. ▶...
  • Page 6 en Safety ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts. ▶ Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance. ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! If there is coal dust or flour in the air around the appliance, this may cause an explosion. ▶ Keep the area around the appliance clean during operation. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en ▶ Rinse the laundry thoroughly with warm water and detergent be- fore drying it in the machine. ▶ Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have been used to clean the laundry beforehand. WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! If drying is interrupted early, the laundry is not cooled sufficiently and may ignite.
  • Page 10 en Safety An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance. 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.
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Clean the appliance with nothing ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material but water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove all detergent residue, damage ▶ spray residue or other residues im- mediately if they come into contact Preventing material damage ATTENTION! with the appliance.
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection → "Disposing of packaging", After drying, clean the fluff filter Page 11 → Page 36. Check the appliance for visible a If the fluff filter is dirty, this reduces damage. the air flow in the appliance, ex- Open the door. tends the programme duration and increases energy consumption.
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en Included with Description Installation loca- Requirements the appliance tion Water jug In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- → "Filling the wa- stack ginal connection set from the ter tank", dryer manufac- Page 39 turer when set- ting up this appli- 4.3 Requirements for the in- ance in a stallation location...
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection container. Use the water outlet hose Pull out the condensation hose to drain away excess condensation from the connecting piece. directly into the waste water system. Notes ¡ Operate this appliance using the water outlet hose provided. → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 If you connect the water outlet...
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Push the water drain hose as far Insert the stopper into the recess as it will go into the connecting in the top. piece. Insert the condensation container Empty the condensation container → Page 38. → Page 37. Connect the appliance to the water outlet.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection 4.5 Aligning the appliance Note: You can use the Y-distrib- In order to reduce vibrations and utor → Page 33 noises, align the appliance correctly. to connect the To align the appliance, turn the ap- ▶ water drain hose pliance feet. Check that the appli- of an additional ance is level using a spirit level.
  • Page 17 Installation and connection en Screw the door hinge and the door Removing the door hook onto the opposite sides. Requirement: The appliance is dis- connected from the mains. Open the door. Unscrew the door. When you do this, ensure that the door seal is not trapped or dam- aged.
  • Page 18 en Installation and connection Remove the colour door handle in- Remove the door lock. dicator and swap it with the cover on the opposite side. Insert the door lock on the oppos- ite side. Select the position of the door handle indicator based on the appliance's installation location: –...
  • Page 19: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    Installation and connection en Screw on the door. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance's power cable in a socket nearby. The connection details of the appli- ance can be found under Tech- nical data → Page 58.
  • Page 20: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured.
  • Page 21: Control Panel

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 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. Changing a setting value Programmes → Page 30 If you activate certain settings, the Programme selector display shows selection buttons and → Page 34...
  • Page 22: Display

    en Display Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg. Program end time → "Buttons", Page 28 You can remove or add laundry, and interrupt the current...
  • Page 23 Display en Display Description The cooling process cools the laundry for a few minutes while the drum is rotating, in order to avoid damage to the laundry. The cooling process can be cancelled by open- ing the door. Note: Do not change the set programme. ¡...
  • Page 24: Buttons

    en Buttons Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Buttons Button Selection Description ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel is displayed, you ¡ Pause can pause the pro- gramme. is displayed, you can start the pro- gramme.
  • Page 25: Dryness Level

    Buttons en Button Selection Description Favourite ¡ Saving Press the button for ap- prox. 3 seconds to save ¡ Setting your customised pro- gram settings. → "Saving the pro- gramme settings", Page 35 If you briefly press the button, you can set cus- tomised program set- tings for your program.
  • Page 26 en Buttons Button Selection Description 5 Shirts ¡ Activate Adjust the set pro- gramme with crease-re- ¡ Deactivate moval function Iron As- sist → "Crease-removal func- tion", Page 39 Suitable for dry shirts and blouses that have only been worn once. Activate for 2 to 5 items of laundry.
  • Page 27 Buttons en Button Selection Description 1 Shirt ¡ Activate Adjust the set pro- gramme with crease-re- ¡ Deactivate moval function Iron As- sist → "Crease-removal func- tion", Page 39 Suitable for dry shirts and blouses that have only been worn once. Activate for one item of laundry.
  • Page 28 en Buttons Button Selection Description Finish in Up to 24 hours Set the programme end time. The programme duration is already included in the set number of hours. Once the programme has started, the pro- gramme duration is dis- played. Half Load ¡...
  • Page 29: Changing The Dryness Level

    Dryness level en Dryness level 8 Dryness level Each automatic programme has a specified dryness level. The dryness level Dryness level defines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness level Laundry Drying result Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. that does not dry readily.
  • Page 30: Programmes

    en Programmes Programmes 9 Programmes You can dry your fabrics using either an automatic programme or a timed pro- Programmes gramme. 9.1 Automatic programmes Automatic programmes are pro- Tips grammes in which humidity sensors ¡ Select the dryness level according measure the residual moisture in the to the type of fabric or the desired laundry during the drying cycle.
  • Page 31: Timed Programmes

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Shirts Suitable for shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fab- rics. Note: For optimal drying results, dry a maximum of 5 shirts or 5 blouses at the same time. Once the laundry is dry, iron it or hang it up.
  • Page 32 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Timed Progr. 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. Select additional programmes directly via – the Home Connect app. A description of the programmes can be found in the Home Connect app.
  • Page 33: Accessories

    Accessories en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 56. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ27510 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 34: Laundry

    en Laundry The switch-on process takes a few Laundry 11 Laundry seconds. Note: The lighting for the drum goes Laundry out automatically. 11.1 Preparing the laundry 12.2 Setting a programme ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum. Press the required programme. Remove all items from any pock- → "Programmes", Page 30 ▶...
  • Page 35: Saving The Programme Settings

    Basic operation en Note: If "Hot" appears, the appli- 12.4 Saving the programme ance cools the laundry. settings When "Hot" goes out, the laundry has cooled down. You can save your individual pro- gramme settings as favourites. 12.7 Adding laundry Requirements ¡ A programme is set. After the programme starts, you can → "Setting a programme", Page 34 remove or add laundry at any time.
  • Page 36: Fluff Filter

    en Basic operation Remove the fluff from the recess. 12.11 Fluff filter During drying, fluff from the laundry is collected in the fluff filter. The fluff fil- ter protects the appliance from fluff. Cleaning the fluff filter If the drying programme has finished or the display shows a notification while the appliance is in operation, clean the fluff filter.
  • Page 37: Condensation Container

    Basic operation en Remove the fluff. Insert the two-part fluff filter. Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly Close the door. under warm, running water and then dry them off. 12.12 Condensation con- tainer Condensation that forms in the appli- ance as it dries the laundry is collec- ted by default in the condensation container.
  • Page 38: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock Pull out the condensation con- Inserting the condensation tainer, keeping it level. container Push the condensation container ▶ in as far as it will go. Empty the condensation container. Childproof lock 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being Childproof lock operated unintentionally using the controls.
  • Page 39: Crease-Removal Function

    Crease-removal function en If the water tank is empty, the dis- Crease-removal function 14 Crease-removal func- play shows: → "Filling the water tank", tion Page 39 The average programme duration In order to reduce creasing and air- Crease-removal function of the crease-removal function is borne odours, such as cigarette approx.
  • Page 40: Home Connect

    en Home Connect Requirements Home Connect 15 Home Connect ¡ You have started a programme with the crease-removal function. This appliance is network-capable. Home Connect → "Starting a programme with the Connecting your appliance to a mo- crease-removal function", Page 39 bile device lets you control its func- ¡...
  • Page 41: Setting Up Home Connect

    Home Connect en The Home Connect app guides 15.4 Activating Wi-Fi on the you through the entire login pro- appliance cess. Requirements 15.2 Setting up Home Con- ¡ The Home Connect menu is called nect → "Calling up the Home Connect Requirements menu", Page 41 ¡ The Home Connect app has been ¡...
  • Page 42: Remote Start

    en Home Connect ¡ The washing machine and dryer 15.7 Remote start must be connected to your home Enable the appliance for remote start network and registered in your via the Home Connect app. Home Connect app. Note Using the intelligent programme Remote start is deactivated for safety recommendation reasons in the following Press...
  • Page 43: Data Protection

    Home Connect en nect server and if Remote Dia- gnostics is available in the country in which you are using the appliance. Tip: For further information and de- tails about the availability of Remote Diagnostics in your country, please visit the service/support section of your local website: www.home-con- nect.com.
  • Page 44: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 16.1 Overview of the basic settings Posi- Basic setting Selection Description tion End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
  • Page 45: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Appliance care en Preparing the condensation 16.2 Changing the basic set- container for the appliance care tings programme To call up the basic settings, If you are draining the condensation press water from the appliance using the drain hose, prepare the condensation Select the required basic setting.
  • Page 46: Running The Basic Appli- Ance Care Programme

    en Appliance care The switch-on process takes a few a The appliance care programme seconds. starts and a signal tone sounds. a "End"  appears on the display and Press a signal tone sounds once the ap- Set the programme to position 5. pliance care programme has a "CP1"...
  • Page 47 Appliance care en a After around 3 hours, the appli- WARNING ance pauses the appliance care Risk of injury! programme and the remaining pro- The use of non-original spare parts gramme duration flashes on the and non-original accessories is dan- display. gerous. Pull out the condensation con- Only use the manufacturer's ori- ▶...
  • Page 48: Cleaning And Servicing

    en Cleaning and servicing Put the appliance into standby Pull out the filter. mode. → "Put the appliance into standby mode", Page 35 Cleaning and servicing 18 Cleaning and servi- cing To keep your appliance working effi- Cleaning and servicing ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
  • Page 49: Condensation Container Filter

    Cleaning and servicing en Empty the condensation container. ATTENTION! Hard or rough objects may damage → "Emptying the condensation the moisture sensor. container", Page 37 Do not use hard or rough objects, ▶ abrasive cleaning products or steel wool for cleaning. Note: If you do not clean the appli- ance as described, the appliance's functionality may be impaired.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 19 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not There has been a power cut. working. Check whether the lighting in your room or other ▶ appliances are working. Appliance paused, but Cooling process active. the drum is rotating. Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting and programme Water drain hose is not connected correctly. terminated. Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor- ▶ rectly. → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 Water drain hose is blocked. Rinse the water drain hose with tap water. ▶...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too Insufficient air circulation at the appliance's installation long. location. Ventilate the appliance's installation location. ▶ Insufficient condensation for the automatic self-clean- ing when permanently using the crease-removal func- tion. The appliance's ventilation opening is blocked. Ensure that the ventilation opening of the appliance ▶...
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the damp. drying programme has finished. Spread the items of laundry for cooling. Unsuitable dryness level set. → "Changing the dryness level", Page 29. ▶...
  • Page 55: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Ensure that you do not bend the Transportation, storage and disposal 20 Transportation, stor- water drain hose. age and disposal Empty the condensation container → Page 37. Transportation, storage and disposal Insert the condensation container 20.1 Preparing the appliance → Page 38. for transportation Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply.
  • Page 56: Customer Service

    en Customer Service Dispose of the appliance in an en- The contact details for Customer Ser- vironmentally friendly manner. vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our Information about current disposal website. methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.
  • Page 57: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en Consumption values 22 Consumption values Cottons Eco programme The actual values may deviate from Consumption values (denoted by the arrow symbol) is the indicated values depending on suitable for drying cotton laundry with the type of fabric, composition of a normal dampness level, and is the laundry to be dried, residual moisture most efficient programme for drying...
  • Page 58: Technical Data

    en Technical data Programme Final Load Spin Initial Pro- Energy mois- (kg) speed mois- gramm con- ture (rpm) ture e dura- sump- level level tion tion (h:min) (kWh/ cycle) Cottons + Iron Dry 12.0 1400 1:40 0.48 Cottons + Iron Dry 12.0 1000 3:08...
  • Page 59: Declaration Of Conformity

    BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de- Declaration of Conformity A detailed Declaration of Conformity clares that the appliance with Home can be found online at www.bosch- Connect functionality conforms to the home.co.uk among the additional essential requirements and other rel- documents on the product page for evant provisions of Directive your appliance.
  • Page 60 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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