Bosch Appliances WTA 3500 manual

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    BOSCH Use & Care Manual Models WTA3500 Electric Vented Dryer WTL 5400 Electric Condensation Dryer / Quick Reference Index IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-3 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 3 ABOUT YOUR DRYER 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DRYER 4 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 4 OPERATING TIPS 4 BEFORE USING THE FIRST TIME 5 GETTING STARTED 5 CYCLE SELECTION CHART, TABLE 1 [...]

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    2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock. serious injury or death to persons when using your dryer, follow basic precautions, including the following. 1. Bosch dryers are provided with two manuals; one Installation Instruction manual and one Use and Care manual. Read all instructions before using the dryer[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) 19. The dryer must only be used for its intended purpose. 20. Always check and empty pockets of any objects that may have been forgotten. Cigarette lighters, in particular, present a hazard that can be avoided by this process. 21. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs. 22. Do not operate the dryer wit[...]

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    17 16 1~ ., 13 12 9 ~ __ =I-=rl -- 3 678 4 5 .,.,.. o..,Orr -....0... o 0 0 BOSCH -"" o "1M! o WTA 3500 WTL 5400 Figure 1. ABOUT YOUR DRYER Congratulations on having selected a Bosch clothes dryer, the choice of those that demand exceptional performance from their clothes dryer. The Bosch WTA 3500 and WTL 5400 dryers offer the follow[...]

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    BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Before beginning to use your dryer for the first time: 1. Check to make sure that the voltage on which the dryer is to operate is the same as shown on the rating plate. GETTING STARTED Below, in order to get started, you will find a summary of how to operate the clothes dryer. Also, refer to the CYCLE SELECTION CHART[...]

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    - -- -- CYCLE SELECTION CHART (Recommendations) -~--~ ELECTRONIC AUTO DRY CYCLES Drying t..eve/ Setting Cotton or linen items (whites and coloreds), full load * Regular/Cott. Note: For heat-sensitive items press the "DELICATES" button. Bed and table linen, towels for laundry which will be ironed with Damp Dry a mangle (rotary iron) Bed an[...]

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    3. Load the dryer For best results it is recommended that the drying load be sorted by fabric type and desired dryness level. Also, close all zippers, hooks and eyelets and tie loose belts and apron strings, etc. before placing in the dryer. a. Depress the "DOOR" button. The door will open and the drum light will turn on. b. Check the dru[...]

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    The program will continue to the end, when the "End" indicator lamp will become illuminated. And if the "End of Cycle Signal" has been selected a signal will sound. Note: If the load is not removed, the drum will, for the following 35 minutes, rotate at brief intervals to prevent wrinkling (Anti-Crease). After 35 minutes this fe[...]

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    CARE and CLEANING The housing and control panel should only be cleaned with a soft cloth rinsed in soapy water, or with a solvent free, non-scouring cleaning agent. Other areas requiring periodic leaning or maintenance are listed below: Lint Filter The lint filter should be cleaned after each use, If the "Lint Filter" light becomes illumi[...]

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    10 Moisture Sensor Occasionally the moisture sensors will need cleaning, due to a build-up of a fine layer of lime scale on the inside of the drum. This build-up of lime scale can be easily removed by wiping the sensors, the metal inserts in the paddles, and the inside of the drum with a soft cloth soaked in vinegar (use white vinegar). See Figure [...]

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    SELF-HELP Dryers may exhibit problems that are unrelated to a malfunction of the dryer itself. The following table may serve to answer your question about a problem you are having without having to call a serviceman. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE "On/Off' Indicator light do not • The "ON/OFF" has not been depressed come on • A fuse[...]

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    12 STATEMENT OF WARRANTIES BOSCH CLOTHES DRYERS The warranties provided by BSH Home Appliances ("Bosch") in this Statement of Warranties apply only to Bosch clothes dryers sold to the first using purchaser by Bosch or its authorized dealers, retailers or service centers in the United States or Canada. The Warranties provided herein are no[...]