The small footnote matters. Bosch’s laundry quick-start guide gives monthly care advice, then excludes 500 and 800 Series dryers equipped with a Self-cleaning Condenser from that advice. Do not turn a general care note into instructions to dismantle a self-cleaning model.

The routine that depends on the machine

The guide describes moisture-sensor cleaning with a soft cloth and a little white vinegar, and monthly condenser cleaning according to the owner manual. Its footnote says frequency depends on use and that the guidance does not apply to the listed self-cleaning designs. Identify your exact dryer before following it.

Bosch also asks owners to keep the front air inlet unobstructed. A laundry basket placed against the machine can be relevant to how it breathes even when no component is broken.

After a load

Clear lint from the filter after drying. If the filter needs gentle rinsing, let it dry completely before refitting it. For the washer, Bosch describes wiping the door gasket and allowing residual moisture to evaporate after removing the clothes.

Load size and the chosen program matter too; use the owner’s manual rather than packing every program to the drum’s physical limit.

These are care notes, not a repair procedure. If the dryer loses heat, makes a new mechanical noise or stops mid-cycle, describe that change when you request laundry service. For vent cleaning, arrange a separate provider; it is not a service we offer.

Manufacturer reference

Bosch laundry quick-start document, page 1. Use the complete manual supplied for that dryer to identify removable parts. The linked sheet summarizes owner care, not internal repairs.