Accessories

The Bosch dryers must be vented

cause lint to accumulate and affect

outdoors. To prevent buildnup of

dryer performance and dryer life.

moisture and accumulation of lint

Fourninch (approx. 100 mm) diameter

indoors, as well as to maintain

ducting should be used. Use either

maximum drying efficiency, it is

rigid metal or flexible metal ducting

recommended that the dryer is vented material. DO NOTuse plastic or

outdoors.

nonnmetal duct with this dryer.

Exhaust air outlet on the dryer

DO NOT assemble the ductwork with

The

dryer is delivered

with an exhaust screws or

fasteners that extend into the

duct. They will serve as an

air outlet on the rear of the appliance.

lint.

To take account of the spatial

accumulation point for

Joints should be secured with

requirements and an existing exhaust

aluminum

tape.

air system, the following connection

Exhaust

vent

hood

options are possible for the exhaust air

The exhaust duct must end with an

outlet:

approved exhaust vent hood with

right

side of

the

appliance,

swing out damper(s). DO NOTuse an

the

underside

the appliance.

exhaust vent hood with magnetic

latches.

To avoid exhaust restriction, the outlet

must be a minimum of 12 inches (30

cm) above ground level or any other

obstructing

surface.

All joints should be tight to avoid leaks.

The male end of each duct section

must point away from the dryer.

Whether connecting to an existing

venting system or a new venting

1 [ Exhaust air outlet on the rear of the

system, make sure that all ducting is

appliance

(standard)

clean and free of lint.

2 [ Exhaust air outlet on the side (optional)

The maximum permitted length for both

rigid and flexible metal duct is shown in

the

table

below.

3 [ Exhaust air outlet on the underside of the

Required

parts

appliance

(optional)

Number of

Rigid

Duct

Flexible

Duct

The parts required for the exhaust air

Special exhaust air connections must

90°

Turns

system (elbows, lines, exhaust air

obtained

from our

customer service or

Elbows

outlets) are not included in standard

for either connection type (see page

66 ft.

45 ft.

delivery of

the

dryer.

11).

(2011

cm)

(1372

cm)

Side air

exhaust

- Bottom	air exhaust	1	56 ft.		36	ft.
A qualified technician should change			(1707	cm)	(1097 cm)
A qualified technician should change
the exhaust air outlet to the optional		2	48 ft.		29	ft.
connection	location.	2	48 ft.		29	ft.
connection	location.		(1463	cm)	(884 cm)
Ductwork			(1463	cm)	(884 cm)
Ductwork		3	39 ft.		22	ft.
		3	39 ft.		22	ft.
			(1189	cm)	(671 cm)
		4	30 ft.		16	ft.
			(914 cm)		(488 cm)

		Note:
		Side and bottom exhaust installations
		have a 90° turn inside the dryer. To
		determine	maximum		exhaust	length,
		add one 90° turn to the chart.
		More than two °90turns are not

recommended. For best performance,

To ensure optimum performance, the separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of ducting system of the dryer should bestraight duct, including distance

as short as possible with a minimum between last turn and exhaust hood. number of elbows. Your dryer will work

best when the venting system has as few air flow restrictions as possible. Exhaust ducting which is longer than recommended may extend drying time,

The parts required for the exhaust air system can be obtained from customer service or your local dealer. Please follow the installation instructions supplied with kits.

Side exhaust kit

part no.WTZ 1265