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• en-us Use and care manual
  • Dryer
• Table of contentsen-us Use and care manual
  • Important information
    • Purchase information
    • Customer service
      • 1. Contact your installer or the Authorized Service Contractor in your area and explain to them why you are not satisfied. This will usually correct the problem.
        • 2. If after working with your installer or service technician the problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction, please let us know either by writing to us at:
  • Your dryer is intended for
  • Importance and meaning of symbols
    • 9 WARNING
      • warning
    • 9 CAUTION
      • caution
    • NOTICE:
    • Tip:
  • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
    • READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
      • WARNING
      • WARNING
      • WARNING
      • WARNING
    • Introduction to your new dryer
      • 9 WARNING
        • risk of fire, electric shock or injury
      • Standard features and helpful information
      • Special features
      • Environmentally friendly use of your dryer
    • Dimensions and clearances required
      • Installation for best performance
        • 9 CAUTION
          • do not install the dryer:
      • Appliance dimensions
      • Length of power cord and drain hose
      • Minimum clearances
    • Installation Instructions
      • Introduction
        • 9 WARNING
          • Risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons
        • 9 CAUTION
      • Before installing the dryer
        • 9 CAUTION
      • Waste disposal
        • 9 WARNING
          • Warnings for children
        • 9 WARNING
          • To avoid risk of injury or death, do the following
      • Parts provided with your dryer
        • NOTICE:
      • Accessories for your appliance
      • Installation - step by step
        • 1. Unpack the dryer.
          • 2. Remove all objects from the dryer drum.
          • 3. Check the dryer for visible damage.
          • 4. Position the dryer near the installation location.
          • 5. Disconnect the power cord and drain hose from their clips on the back of the dryer.
          • 9 CAUTION
            • NOTICE:
              • 6. Connect the outlet end of the drain hose to a standpipe or other drain inlet. Examples are shown below.
          • 9 CAUTION
            • appliance damage could occur if drain water flows back into the appliance
        • 1. Fasten the dryer drain hose to the washer drain/elbow as shown in picture “A”. Secure with plastic ties supplied.
          • 9 CAUTION
            • 2. Place drain hose assembly into standpipe as shown in picture “B”.
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          • NOTICES
      • Electrical Connections
        • NOTICE:
          • 9 WARNING
            • electric shock
          • 9 WARNING
            • Electric Shock
            • To reduce the risk of electrical shock:
          • 9 WARNING
            • Electric shock
        • 1. Unplug the current power cord being used from the outlet/receptacle.
          • 2. To disconnect and/or reconnect a new power cord you must remove the top cover of the appliance as shown below.
            • A. Remove the two T20 torx head screws.
            • B. Push the top cover toward the rear of the appliance and lift up.
          • 3. Open the connection box toward the rear of the appliance by removing the T20 torx head screw fastening the cover.
          • 4. Remove the 4-wire power cord (as supplied):
            • A. Remove the 3 Philips screws (2 labeled L and one labeled N).
            • B. Remove the green grounding screw PE (T20 torx).
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            • 5. Loosen the strain relief clamp screw (Philips head) on rear of the connection box.
            • 6. Pull the old power cord out of the connection box.
            • 7. Install the new power cord back through the strain relief clamp.
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            • 8. Ensure the terminal ends are long enough and are formed (bent) so that no part of them (wires or terminal ends) come in contact with connection box enclosure.
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            • 9. Ensure the terminal ends are long enough and are formed (bent) so they will align with the terminal block fastening locations (screw holes).
            • 10. Reinstall the 2 terminal block screws (Philips head) at locations L as shown below.
            • 11. If the ground wire shown below from N to PE is not part of the 3-wire cord assembly you have it must be obtained/purchased separately and it must be installed.
            • 12. Install the last terminal block screw (Philips) and 1 grounding screw (T20 torx) at locations N and PE.
            • 13. Tighten the strain relief screw ensuring the power cord cannot be pulled out of the connection box but not so tight as cut the power cord insulation.
            • 14. Reinstall the connection box cover making sure all wires are routed so they do not touch any part of the enclosure and are secure.
            • 15. Reinstall the appliance top cover as previously described in “2” point above.
          • 9 CAUTION
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      • Leveling the dryer
        • 1. Install the dryer on a level and solid surface, preferably in a corner of a room.
          • 2. If the floor is uneven (or not level) adjust the dryer feet as required to level the dryer. Do not place anything under the dryer feet to help level the dryer.
          • 3. Extend the dryer feet no more than is necessary. The more the feet are extended, the more vibration the dryer will experience. Start with the dryer feet turned all the way in and adjust each foot as necessary.
          • 4. Use a bubble level to check the top of the dryer to make sure it is level side to side and front to rear.
          • 5. Press down on each corner of the dryer top to make sure the dryer does not “wobble“. There should be no "give" or movement. All four dryer feet should press equally against the floor. This is just as important as the dryer being level to preve...
      • Check heating system
        • 1. Check that the drum is empty.
          • 2. Close the dryer door.
          • 3. Switch the dryer to Extra Dry and then press the Start/Pause button.
          • 4. After 3-5 minutes press the Start/Pause button and open the door.
      • Preparing to transport the dryer - step by step
        • 1. Rotate the program selector to Off.
          • 2. Pull out power supply plug.
          • 3. Place any accessories in the drum.
          • 4. Close the door and secure with adhesive tape.
          • 5. Screw the height-adjustable feet of the dryer into the housing to prevent them from being damaged during transportation.
      • Reversing the door - step by step
        • Tip:
        • 1. Rotate the program selector to Off, pull out power supply plug and open the door fully.
          • 2. Remove the screws from the door and pull out the door from the dryer.
          • 3. Put the door on the flat, smooth, but secured surface, e.g. on a towel or dishcloth lying down on the floor or table.
          • 4. Remove screws from the hinge insert and then remove it from the door.
          • 5. Remove screws from the hook insert and then remove it from the door.
          • 6. Follow the instructions at images bellow to unlock the door ring.
          • 7. Remove the door from its ring and reverse the ring, and then suit the door to the door ring.
          • 8. Follow the instructions at images bellow to lock the door ring.
          • 9. Prepare the hinge insert and the hook insert to install and then screw them following the instructions below.
          • 10. Remove screws from the door lock cover and then remove it from the dryer.
          • 11. Remove the door lock from the dryer.
          • 12. Install the door lock (1.) and then door lock cover (2.) at the opposite site of the door seal.
          • 13. Screw the door to the dryer.
          • 14. You can now put in the power supply plug and close the door to start operating the dryer.
    • Getting to know your appliance
      • Control panel
      • Display area
    • Laundry
      • Preparing the laundry
        • NOTICE:
      • Sorting the laundry
      • Drying tips
    • Program selection table
      • Tip:
    • Program settings
      • Time Dry
      • Dry Level
      • Finished in
        • NOTICE:
    • Additional options
      • Low Heat
      • Wrinkle Block
    • Operating Instructions
      • 9 WARNING
        • risk of fire, electric shock, or injury
      • Your new dryer
        • 9 WARNING
          • before installing or using your dryer
        • Before using the dryer for the first time
          • 1. Read these operating instructions carefully.
            • 2. Check that the supply voltage corresponds with the voltage specifications on the rating plate on the dryer, see top rear side of the dryer and/or rating plate label inside of the dryer door.
            • 3. Remove all objects from the drum.
            • 4. Check the dryer for visible damage. If damage found contact your dealer.
            • 5. Wipe the inside of the drum with a damp cloth.
            • 6. Check heating system. ~ Check heating system; Page 15
            • 7. If the dryer does not work, switch the dryer to Off. Look in the Troubleshooting section of the operating instructions and find the fault. ~ Troubleshooting; Page 30
        • Temporary disconnection of the dryer
          • 1. Turn off the circuit breaker.
            • 2. Pull out the power supply plug if possible.
            • 3. Clean the lint filter.
        • Using the program selector to choose a drying cycle
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        • Program selection
        • Selecting program settings and additional options
        • Loading the laundry
          • 9 WARNING
            • risk of explosion
          • 1. Check lint filter.
            • 2. Load the laundry into the drum and close the door.
            • Tip:
            • Tips
        • Starting the program
          • 1. Rotate program selector to the desired program. Select the program which corresponds to the laundry in the dryer from Program selection table. ~ Program selection table; Page 20
            • 2. Press the Start/Pause button. Indicator lamp lights up and the cycle starts.
            • NOTICES
              • 3. If required, select Low Heat by pressing the button. ~ Additional options; Page 21
              • 4. If required, select Wrinkle Block by pressing the button. ~ Additional options; Page 21
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        • Indicator of program sequence
        • Childproof lock
          • NOTICE:
        • Selecting a different program
          • 1. Press Start/Pause.
            • 2. Select another program.
            • 3. Press Start/Pause. The new drying cycle starts from the beginning.
        • Cancel program
          • 1. Press Start/Pause.
            • 2. Rotate the program selector to Off.
        • Program end
        • Removing laundry/switching the appliance off
          • 1. Open the door and remove the laundry.
            • 2. Turn the program selector to the Off position. Appliance is switched off and dryer light goes out.
            • 3. Clean lint filter. ~ Cleaning the lint filter; Page 27
            • 4. Close the door.
            • Tip:
    • Signal
    • Cleaning and care
      • 9 WARNING
        • Risk of eXPlosion
      • 9 CAUTION
      • Cleaning the housing and control panel
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      • Cleaning the lint filter
        • Tip:
        • 1. Switch off the dryer. Rotate the program selector to Off.
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            • 2. Open the door.
            • 3. Pull out filter.
            • 4. Open the filter.
            • 5. Remove fluff (run hand over filter).
            • 6. Close the filter and re-insert it.
            • 7. Close the door.
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      • Cleaning the heat exchanger
        • 1. If the dryer is hot, run on Air fluff/No heat program to allow the dryer to cool down.
          • 2. Residual water may escape, place an absorbent cloth under the maintanance flap.
          • 3. Unlock the maintanance flap and open it completely.
          • 4. Turn both locking levers towards each other.
          • 5. Pull out the heat exchanger cap.
          • 6. Remove the heat exchanger.
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            • 7. Rinse the heat exchanger and the cap on all sides with a jet of water to completely remove all of the fluff.
            • 8. Remove any fluff from the seals on the dryer and heat exchanger.
            • 9. Allow the cap and the heat exchanger to dry fully.
            • 10. First insert the heat exchanger, then the cap.
            • 11. Turn back both locking levers.
            • 12. Close the maintanance flap until it locks into position.
            • 13. Look in the Troubleshooting table also to reset the maintenance indication. ~ Troubleshooting; Page 30
      • Cleaning the moisture sensors
        • 1. Open the door.
          • 2. The deposit on the sensors can easily be removed by wiping the sensors (the two bars next to the lint filter) with a cloth and a little white vinegar.
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      • Cleaning the lint filter area
      • Maintenance of drain hose
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    • Troubleshooting
      • Introduction
        • NOTICE:
          • 9 WARNING
            • Risk of injury to skin
          • 9 WARNING
            • Risk of electric shock! explosion hazard
        • 1. Set program selector to the Off.
          • 2. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
          • 3. Call customer service. ~ Customer service; Page 4
      • Troubleshooting
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    • STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
      • Bosch Clothes Dryer