Bosch Appliances WTMC 3500UC Cleaning and care, Cleaning the dryer, Cleaning the moisture sensor

Cleaning the bearing shield

Over time, fluff from the drying process collects in the bearing shield.

This fluff can be easily removed using your vacuum cleaner, at least once a month.

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This deposit can easily be removed by wiping the sensors (the two bars next to the lint filter) with a cloth and a little white vinegar.

Use white vinegar only!

Clean the moisture sensor once a month.

Incorrect cleaning may damage the dryer. Do not spray with a water jet. Do not use scouring agents or allopurpose cleaners. Do not use steam cleaners.

Never use solvents or highly flammable liquids for cleaning.

CAUTION

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the dryer

d WARNING d

TO AVOID

RISK OF EXPLOSION!

3.Remove the lint filter.

4.Remove lint by stroking your hand over the filter.

qVacuum and reconnect the duct.

d WARNING d

Remove gas connection before moving the dryer to clean the duct. Be careful not to destroy the gas connection when cleaning the duct.

Cleaning the moisture sensor

The moisture sensor has to be cleaned because a fine layer of transparent buildup is deposited on the sensors.

			The filter should be lightly scrubbed
			twice a year with warm soapy
Wipe the housing and	fascia with a			The filter	is cleaned	when it
soft cloth and soapy	water	only.	water.
			no longer holds		water. The	filter
Wipe the drum, door	seal		must be dried thoroughly before
		and inside
of the door with a damp		cloth	being	replaced.
			only.

Cleaning the lint filter

A dirty filter extends the drying time and increases energy consumption.

The filter should be cleaned before and after each drying process.

If a warning signal and an E01 warning message are emitted during a drying program, clean the filter immediately and check the exhaust duct.

5.Insert the filter.

6.Close the door.

i

The program interrupts automatically.

Cleaning the exhaust duct

1. Switch

off

the dryer.

Program

Inspect

and

clean

the exhaust

selector

to

•Off".

ducting

at least once a year to

d

CAUTION

d

prevent

clogging.

A

partially

clogged

exhaust

can lengthen

the

drying time.

The inside of the door heats

up

during

the

drying process.

q

Turn

off

the

circuit breaker

q

Pull

out

power

supply plug

2. Open the

door.

q

Close the

shutooff valve.

q

Disconnect

the

duct from

the

dryer.