Bosch WTA74200GB Instruction Manual

Your new dryer Intended use
Congratulations - You have chosen to buy a modern, high-quality
exclusively for domestic use,
Bosch domestic appliance.
only for drying fabrics which have been washed using
A distinctive feature of your dryer is its low energy consumption. water.
Do not leave children unsupervised near the dryer.
Every dryer which leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure
Keep pets away from the dryer.
that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
The dryer may be operated by children from
Should you have any questions, our after-sales service will be
8 years of age, by persons who have limited
pleased to help.
physical, sensory or mental abilities and by
persons who have inadequate experience
Environmentally responsible disposal or knowledge, provided they are supervised
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. or have been instructed by a responsible person.
This appliance is designated according to European directive
2002/96/EC which governs waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection Programmes / Fabrics
and reuse of used appliances.
Detailed overview of the programmes and fabrics
Programme overview, page 7.
For further information about our products, accessories,
Observe the care instructions on the care label.
spare parts and services, please visit: www.bosch-home.com
Cottons Hard-wearing fabrics.
Easy-Care Fabrics made from synthetic
or blended fabrics.
Observe the safety instructions on page 13. Dryness levels to select with the Cottons and Easy-Care programmes:
Cupboard Dry extra Thick and multi-layered fabrics.
Cupboard Dry Single-layered laundry.
Read these instructions, the Installation
Easy Iron Laundry suitable for ironing after drying.
Instructions and the separate Energy-saving
mode instructions before operating the dryer. Sportswear Functional clothing made of microfibre.
Towels Terry-towelling laundry e.g. towels
and bathrobes.
Mixed Load A mixed load of fabrics made of cotton
Contents and synthetic fabrics.
Page
Timed Programme
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 warm
All types of fabric
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Timed Programme except for wool and silk.
Drying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3/4 cold
Display panel and settings . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Shirts/Business Cotton or linen fabrics that are still damp
Notes on laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
and easy-care fabrics.
Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Super Quick 40' Synthetics, cotton or blended fabrics.
Care and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Woollen fabrics that are suitable for use
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Woollens finish
in washers.
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Delicates Lingerie made of synthetic fibres, cotton
or blended fabric.
Consumption rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11/12
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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Preparation Installation page 9 Before using the dryer for the first time
and Exhaust air duct installation instruction. run the drying cycle without any laundry
Never start the dryer if it is damaged!
Inspect the dryer
Inform your after-sales service!
Make sure your hands are dry.
Connect the
Only grasp the plug by the plug
mains plug
body.
Sort the laundry
Remove all items from pockets,
especially cigarette lighters.
The drum must be empty prior to loading.
Programme selector for setting
Set and adjust the
the programme and switching the appliance
on/off. Can be turned in both directions. programme individually
Close the door
Display panel / Buttons Programme selector / Off
Select
Start/Pause
Programme sequence Drying Time Setting the drying time available only for timed programmes.
- - Fine adjust Fine adjustment of dryness level.
Childproof lock - Finished in Setting the programme end.
Fluff filter/Exhaust air duct Low Heat Low-heat drying reduced temperature.
Anti crease Extends the anti-crease function.
Signal Buzzer on/off.
Further information
Start/Pause Starts, pauses and continues the programme;
can be found
on page 5
activates or deactivates (Childproof lock).
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Drying
Clean the fluff filter
page 6.
Do not operate the dryer without a fluff filter
or with a defective fluff filter. A clean fluff filter
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minimises energy consumption.
Clean the fluff filter after each drying cycle:
1. Open the door. Remove any fluff from
Control panel
the door/around the door and pull out
Door
the fluff filter.
2. Remove the fluff from the shaft of the
fluff filter.
3. Remove the fluff (sweep your hand over
the fluff filter). If the fluff filter is very dirty
or blocked, rinse with warm water and
1 dry thoroughly.
4. Insert the fluff filter so that you hear
it engage.
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Remove the laundry and switch off
the dryer
4 End of the programme...
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Interrupt the programme
1. Open the door or press the Start/Pause button;
the drying cycle is interrupted.
Fluff filter 2. Add or remove laundry and close the door.
3. If required, select a new programme and additional
functions. Select the Start/Pause button. The remaining
time is updated after a few minutes.
The drum and door may be hot!
Drying
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Display panel and settings Notes on laundry
Display panel (status indicators)
Labelling of fabrics
Follow the manufacturer's care instructions.
(Fluff filter/ Clean the fluff filter page 4/11
Exhaust air duct) or check the exhaust air duct page 8. Suitable for tumble drying.
Dry at normal temperature.
These indicators show the programme progress in the next steps
- - Dry at low temperature
of the drying cycle:
(Programme Do not tumble dry.
Drying;
sequence)
Iron Dry; Do not tumble dry the following fabrics:
– Non-breathable fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated).
Cupboard Dry;
– Delicate materials (silk, curtains made from synthetic material)
- - Programme pause if required;
– Oil-stained laundry.
Programme end.
Before drying for the first time
You can lock the dryer to prevent the functions you have set from being
– Do not put any laundry in the machine. Turn the programme selector to Timed Programme
(Childproof lock) changed inadvertently. To activate/deactivate (Childproof lock) start
( page 7) and select Start/Pause. At the end of the programme, turn the programme
the programme or set the Finished in option and then press and hold
the Start/Pause button for 5 seconds until a long acoustic signal is heard. selector to Off.
The option activated/deactivated (Childproof lock) indicator
Drying tips
light on/off.
– To ensure a consistent drying result, sort the laundry by fabric type and drying programme.
[h:min] When a programme is selected, the anticipated drying time (remaining
– Always dry very small fabrics (e.g. baby socks) together with large items of laundry
(Remaining time) time) for the recommended load is displayed. While drying, the moisture
(e.g. towels).
sensors detect the actual load and correct the programme length. This is
– Close zips, hooks and eyelets, and button up covers.
shown by jumps in the remaining time in the display panel.
Tie cloth belts, apron strings, etc. together or use a laundry bag.
Settings (indicators lights and buttons)
– Do not over-dry easy-care laundry
Allow laundry to finish drying in the air.
Selected option activated/deactivated indicator light on/off.
– Do not dry woollens in the dryer. They may, however, be refreshed in the dryer
See the separate Energy-saving mode instructions.
page 7, Woollens finish programme (depending on model).
Drying time, available only for timed programmes, can be selected – Do not iron laundry immediately after drying; fold items up and leave for a while
Drying Time from min. 0:20 h to max. 3:00 h, in 10-minute steps. residual moisture will then be distributed evenly.
– Knitted fabrics (e.g. T-shirts, jerseys) often shrink slightly the first time they are tumble-dried.
The dryness levels can be increased in three levels.
Do not use the Cupboard Dry extra programme.
Fine adjust The laundry is made drier. Default = 0. Selectable values: 0, 1, 2, 3.
– Starched laundry is not always suitable for dryers
After setting the level of the fine adjustment for a programme, it is also
reduces the drying effect.
retained for other programmes, until Fine adjust is changed again.
– When washing laundry that is to be tumble dried afterwards, use the correct amount of
fabric softener as specified in the manufacturer's instructions.
- The time when the programme has to end can be set by selecting the
Finished in Finished in time. The Finished in time can be selected in one-hour steps, – For pre-dried, multi-layered fabrics or small, individual items of laundry, use the timed
programme. Also suitable for subsequent drying.
up to a maximum of 24 hours. Select the Finished in button repeatedly
until the required number of hours is displayed. Then press the
Environmental protection / Energy-saving tips
Start/Pause button to activate the Finished in option. The programme
– Before drying, spin the laundry in the washing machine
ends after the selected number of hours.
the drying time and reduce energy consumption.
Several minutes after activating Finished in option the display switches
off to save energy. To switch it on select any button, close/open the door – Use the maximum recommended capacity, but do not exceed it
or turn the programme selector. Programme overview, page 7.
– Make sure the room is well ventilated during drying.
Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics, e.g. polyacrylic, polyamide
– Clean the fluff filter after every drying cycle
Low Heat or elastane, with a longer drying time.
After the programme finishes, the drum moves at regular intervals
Anti crease to prevent creases. Laundry remains loose and fluffy.
The standard setting for each programme is 60 min. Automatic
anti-crease function can be extended by up to 60 min.
For switching the buzzer on and off. Signal indicates program end
Signal if it is activated. Other sounds are not influenced by this option.
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in addition, select Low Heat.
these may crease.
risk of creasing.
starch leaves behind a coating that
higher spin speeds minimise
Clean the fluff filter, page 4/11.
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