Bosch Appliances WTL 5410 manual Care and Cleaning, Lint Filter, Heat Exchanger WTL models only

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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 cleaning or maintenance are listed below:

Lint Filter

The lint filter should be cleaned after each use or If the ``Lint Filter'' light becomes illuminated and the buzzer sounds during operation of the dryer:

1.Immediately stop the dryer by depressing the ``On/Off'' button.

2.Depress the ``Door'' button and open the door.

3.Remove the filter.

4.Clean the filter.

5.Replace the filter.

6.Let the dryer cool down.

7.Close the door.

8.Press the `Start'' button to restart the dryer.

Heat Exchanger (WTL models only)

The heat exchanger should be cleaned 3±4 times a year; more often if used frequently. To clean the heat exchanger:

1.With the dryer turned off and disconnected from the electrical supply. Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.

2.Depress the ``Door'' button and open the door.

3.Press the button for opening the heat exchanger/inlet panel, as shown in Figure 6.

Figure 6.

4.Open the panel fully.

5.Turn the retainers on each side of the heat exchanger towards each other, in the direction of the arrows as shown in Figure 7.

6.Remove the heat exchanger by slowly pulling it forward and out of the dryer.

7.Clean the heat exchanger thoroughly with water. Allow the water to run freely through the heat exchanger. See Figure 8.

Figure 7.

Figure 8.

8.Allow heat exchanger to dry thoroughly before reinserting into the dryer.

9.Once the heat exchanger is completely dry, reinsert it into the dryer. The handle must be underneath the heat exchanger. Turn the retainers back to their original position.

10.Close the heat exchanger/inlet panel by pressing firmly on both the upper left and right hand sides, as shown in Figure 9, until it snaps into place.

Note: The dryer door will only be able to be closed if the heat exchanger/inlet panel is properly closed and locked in place.

Figure 9.

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