Cleaning and care, Warning, Attention – Bosch WTMC5521 User Manual

Page 19: Caution, Cleaning the dryer, Cleaning the lint filter, Cleaning the exhaust duct, Cleaning the moisture sensor

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Laundry type

Required drying time

Thin woolen pullover
(approx. 0.8lbs/350 g)

80 min.
(e.g. 60 + 20 min)

Thick woolen pullover
(approx. 1.9lbs/850 g)

90-120 min.
(e.g. 60 + 40 min)

Skirt

60-90 min.

Trousers

60-90 min.

Small items
(e.g. gloves)

30 min.

Shoes

30 min.

2. Press the Start/Stop" button. The

Start/Stop" indicator light
illuminates.

3. If the item of clothing still contains

residual moisture after the
indicated drying time:

q Fold the item of clothing so that

the damp parts are on the

outside.

q Restart the program and reduce

the drying duration depending

on the degree of residual

moisture.

4. After drying, spread out the

laundry at air for approx. 15 min.
(shoes for approx. 30 min.).

5. Remove the lint filter.

6. Take the dryer rack out of the

drum.

7. ReĆinsert the lint filter.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the dryer

d

WARNING

d

TO AVOID

RISK OF EXPLOSION!

Never use solvents or highly

flammable liquids for cleaning.

ATTENTION

Incorrect cleaning may damage

the dryer. Do not spray with a

water jet. Do not use scouring

agents or allĆpurpose cleaners.

Do not use steam cleaners.

Wipe the housing and fascia with a soft

cloth and soapy water only.
Wipe the drum, door seal and inside of

the door with a damp cloth only.

Cleaning the lint filter

A dirty filter extends the drying time and

increases energy consumption.
The filter should be cleaned before and

after each drying process.
If a warning signal and an E01 warning

message are emitted during a drying

program, clean the filter immediately

and check the exhaust duct.

i

The program interrupts
automatically.

1. Switch off the dryer. Program

selector to Off".

d

CAUTION

The inside of the door heats up

during the drying process.

2. Open the door.

3. Remove the lint filter.

4. Remove lint by stroking your hand

over the filter.

The filter should be lightly scrubbed

twice a year with warm soapy water.

The filter is cleaned when it no longer

holds water. The filter must be dried

thoroughly before being replaced.

5. Insert the filter.
6. Close the door.

Cleaning the exhaust duct

Inspect and clean the exhaust ducting

at least once a year to prevent

clogging. A partially clogged exhaust

can lengthen the drying time.
q

Turn off the circuit breaker

q

Pull out power supply plug

q

Close the shutĆoff valve.

q

Disconnect the duct from the

dryer.

q

Vacuum and reconnect the duct.

d

WARNING

d

Remove gas connection before

moving the dryer to clean the duct.

Be careful not to destroy the gas

connection when cleaning the duct.

Cleaning the moisture

sensor

The moisture sensor has to be cleaned

because a fine layer of transparent

buildup is deposited on the sensors.

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