Bosch WQG24500GB Tumble Dryer

1 Safety

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:

• for drying and freshening up fabrics that are washed with water and suitable for dryers.
• in private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment.
• Up to an altitude of 4000 m above sea level.

1.3 Restriction on user group

This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers.

• Do not let children play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children unless they are being supervised.
• Keep children under the age of 3 years and pets away from the appliance.

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 current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
• The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed. The installation must have a sufficiently large cross section.
• When using a residual current circuit breaker, only use a type with the [earth symbol] mark.
• Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
• Never connect the appliance to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the energy supplier.
• When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an isolating switch must be integrated into the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations.
• When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged.
• If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
• Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appliance parts or heat sources.
• Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
• Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.

WARNING – Risk of fire!

It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-approved adapters.

• Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
• Only use adapters and power cords approved by the manufacturer.
• 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 heavy weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted.

• Do not lift the appliance on your own.
• If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall.
• Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the connection kit from the dryer manufacturer. No other installation method is permitted. → "Accessories", Page 22
• Do not install the appliance in a washer-dryer stack if the dryer manufacturer does not offer a suitable connection kit.
• Do not install appliances from different manufacturers and with varying depths and widths in a washer-dryer stack.
• Do not install a washer-dryer stack on a platform; the appliances may tip over.

WARNING – Risk of suffocation!

Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.

• Keep packaging material away from children.
• Do not let children play with packaging material.

CAUTION – Risk of injury!

The appliance may vibrate or move when in use.

• Place the appliance on a clean, even, solid surface.
• Align the appliance using the appliance feet and a spirit level.
• If hoses and power cords have been laid incorrectly, this causes a tripping hazard.
• Lay hoses and power cords in such a way that there is no risk of tripping.
• If the appliance is moved by holding onto protruding components, such as the appliance door, the parts may break off.
• Do not move the appliance by holding onto protruding parts.

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 appliance.

1.5 Safe use

WARNING – Risk of electric shock!

If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.

• Never operate a damaged appliance.
• Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
• If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box. → Call customer service. → Page 36
• An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
• Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
• Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
• Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance.

WARNING – Risk of harm to health!

Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.

• Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening.
• With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close.

WARNING – Risk of suffocation!

Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.

• Keep small parts away from children.
• Do not let children play with small parts.

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.

• Do not drink or reuse the condensation water from the appliance.

Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if consumed.

• If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.
• Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.

WARNING – Risk of fire!

The refrigerant R290 in this appliance is environmentally friendly yet combustible and may ignite if it comes into contact with open flames or ignition sources.

• Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appliance.

WARNING – Risk of explosion!

If there is any residual material left in the fluff filter, this may ignite during the drying process.

• Clean the fluff filter regularly.
• Highly flammable objects such as lighters or matches may ignite during the drying process.
• Remove all highly flammable objects from any pockets in your laundry before the drying process.
• Unwashed laundry that has come into contact with solvents, oil, wax, wax remover, paint, grease or stain remover may ignite when drying is in progress.
• Do not place laundry in this appliance to be dried if the laundry has not been washed first.
• Rinse the laundry thoroughly with warm water and detergent before 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.

• Do not interrupt the drying programme early.
• If drying is interrupted early, remove the laundry immediately and spread it out.

CAUTION – Risk of injury!

The covering plate may break if you stand on or climb onto the appliance.

• Do not stand on or climb onto the appliance.
• The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the open door.
• Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door.
• Do not place any objects on the appliance door.
• Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries.
• Wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside.

1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance

WARNING – Risk of electric shock!

Improper repairs are dangerous.

• Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features.
• Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
• Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
• If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
• An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
• Before cleaning, pull out the mains plug or switch off the fuse in the fuse box.
• 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 accessories.

2 Preventing material damage

WARNING – Risk of poisoning!

Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solvents.

• Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.

ATTENTION

The functionality of the appliance may be impaired if you use the wrong quantity of fabric softener, detergent, care product or cleaning agent.

• Follow the dosage recommendations from the manufacturer.
• Exceeding the maximum load capacity impairs the function of the appliance.
• Observe the maximum load capacity for each programme and do not exceed it. → "Programmes", Page 19
• The function of the appliance may be impaired if the appliance overheats.
• Keep the ventilation opening on the appliance clear during operation.
• Make sure that the area is adequately ventilated.
• Light objects such as hair and fluff may be sucked in from the ventilation opening on the appliance during operation and impair the function of the appliance.
• Keep the area around the appliance clean during operation.
• Keep light objects away from the appliance.
• If you operate the appliance without a fluff guard (e.g. fluff filter, fluff collector, filter mat, etc., depending on appliance specifications), or if the fluff guard is incomplete or defective, this may result in damage to the appliance.
• Do not operate the appliance without a fluff guard, or with a fluff guard that is incomplete or defective.
• Foam and foam rubber may deform or melt during the drying process.
• Do not dry laundry that contains foam or foam rubber.
• Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appliance.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
• Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content.
• Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
• Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft, damp cloth.
• Remove all detergent residue, spray residue or other residues immediately if they come into contact with the appliance.

3 Environmental protection and saving energy

3.1 Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environmentally compatible and can be recycled.

• Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separately.

3.2 Saving energy

If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less power.

• Operate the appliance in a well-ventilated room and keep the ventilation opening on the appliance clear.
• Spin the laundry in the washing machine before drying.
• For each drying process, use the maximum load for the programs. Programmes → Page 19
• Do not exceed the programme's maximum load capacity. Programmes → Page 19
• After drying, clean the fluff filter. → "Cleaning the fluff filter", Page 24

3.3 Energy saving mode

If you do not use the appliance for a brief period, it automatically switches to energy-saving mode. Energy-saving mode ends when you use the appliance again.

4 Installation and connection

4.1 Unpacking the appliance

ATTENTION

Objects remaining in the drum that are not designed for operation with the appliance may cause material damage and damage to the appliance.

• Remove these objects, along with all supplied accessories, from the drum before starting the appliance.

1. Remove any packaging and protective covers completely from the appliance. → "Disposing of packaging", Page 9
2. Check the appliance for visible damage.
3. Open the door. → Page 23
4. Remove any accessories from the drum.
5. Close the door.

4.2 Contents of package

After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery.

ATTENTION

If the appliance is operated with incomplete or defective accessories, the appliance may not be able to operate properly, or this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance.

• Do not operate the appliance with incomplete or defective accessories.
• Replace the accessories in question before operating the appliance. → "Accessories", Page 21

The delivery consists of the following:

• Tumble dryer
• Accompanying documents
• Water outlet hose with connection adapter, fixing material and elbow →Page 11

4.3 Requirements for the installation location

Observe the instructions for the installation location.

ATTENTION

If the appliance is tilted at an angle greater than 40°, residual water may leak out of the appliance and cause material damage.

• Tilt the appliance carefully.
• Transport the appliance in an upright position.
• If residual water in the appliance freezes, this may cause damage to the appliance.
• Do not install or operate this appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost or outdoors.
• If the appliance is operated immediately after transportation, the refrigerant contained in the appliance may result in damage to the appliance.
• Immediately after transporting the appliance, leave it to rest for two hours before putting it into operation.

On the floor

• Place the appliance on a clean, level and firm surface.
• Align the appliance. → Page 13

In a washer-dryer stack

• Only use the original connection set from the dryer manufacturer when setting up this appliance in a washer-dryer stack.
• Connection kit → Page 22
• Connection kit with pull-out worktop → Page 22
• This appliance must only be stacked on a washing machine from the same manufacturer. The depth and width of this appliance must correspond with the dimensions of the washing machine.
• Do not place the washer-dryer stack on a platform.

Against a wall

Do not trap the hoses and power cord between the wall and the appliance.

4.4 Water outlet hose

Condensation that forms in the appliance as it dries the laundry is collected by default in the condensation container. Use the water outlet hose to drain away excess condensation directly into the waste water system.

Note: Operate this appliance using the water outlet hose provided. →Page 11

If you connect the water outlet hose, you do not have to regularly empty the condensation container. → "Emptying the condensation container", Page 26

Connecting the water outlet hose

If you do not want to regularly empty the appliance's condensation container, connect the water outlet hose.

ATTENTION

When operating the appliance without the condensation hose or water outlet hose being connected properly, liquid may leak out of the connecting piece.

• Before operating the appliance, connect the condensation hose or water outlet hose properly to the connecting piece.

Requirements

• The appliance and the accessory have been unpacked. → Page 10
• The appliance is installed at the installation location.

1. Pull out the condensation hose from the connecting piece.
2. Push the condensation hose into the holder.
3. Push the water outlet hose as far as it will go into the connecting piece.
4. Empty the condensation container. →Page 26
5. Remove the stopper from the underside and insert it in the recess in the top ②.
6. Insert the condensation container. →Page 27
7. Connect the appliance to the water drain. → Page 12

Tip: To collect condensation in the condensation container again (e.g. if you change where the appliance is located), carry out these steps in reverse order.

Water outlet connection types

ATTENTION

In the event of a blocked or covered outlet, accumulated wastewater can flow back into the appliance.

• Before operating the appliance, ensure that the wastewater drains away quickly and eliminate any blockages.

Drainage into a siphon.

• Secure the connection point with a (12-22 mm) hose clamp.
• Secure the water outlet hose with a hose guide at a height of at least 80 cm and no more than 100 cm.

Note: You can use the Y-distributor → Page 22 to connect the water outlet hose of an additional appliance, such as a washing machine, to the same siphon outlet.

Drainage into a wash basin.

• Push the water outlet hose fully through the elbow and secure it using fixing material.
• Secure the elbow at a height of no more than 100 cm.

Drainage into a gully.

• Push the water outlet hose fully through the elbow and secure it using fixing material.
• Secure the elbow to the gully.

4.5 Aligning the appliance

In order to reduce vibrations and noises, align the appliance correctly.

• To align the appliance, turn the appliance feet. Check that the appliance is level using a spirit level.
• All appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground.

4.6 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

1. Insert the mains plug of the appliance's power cable in a socket nearby.

The connection details of the appliance can be found under Technical data → Page 38.

2. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.

✔ The appliance is now ready for use.

5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance

5.1 Appliance

You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here.

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