Bosch WTG86401GC, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...en Installation and operating instructions Tumble dryer WTG86401GC ...

Page 2: ...the operating and installation instructions describe different models any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text Read these operating and installation instructions before operating the tumble dryer Display rules Warning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries Caution This sig...

Page 3: ... Sorting washing according to 19 Programmes and buttons 20 Programmes 20 Buttons 22 1 Operating the appliance 23 Loading laundry and switching on the dryer 23 The basket for woollens 23 Drying with the basket for woollens 24 Setting a programme 25 Starting the programme 25 Programme sequence 26 Changing the programme or adding laundry 26 Cancelling the programme 26 Programme end 26 Removing laundr...

Page 4: ...r service Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other information provided with this appliance Retain the documents for subsequent use or for subsequent owners Safety instructions Safetyinstructions The following safety information and warnings are provided to protect you from injury and to prevent material damage to your surroundings It is nevertheless important to t...

Page 5: ... Warning Risk of suffocation If allowed to play with the packaging plastic film or packing components children may become caught in these or pull them over their heads and suffocate Keep packaging plastic film and packing components away from children Warning Risk of poisoning Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if consumed If accidentally swallowed seek medical advice Keep deterg...

Page 6: ...ations Warning Risk of electric shock fire material damage damage to the appliance If the appliance s mains cable is altered or damaged this may result in electric shock short circuiting or fire due to overheating The mains cable must not be kinked crushed or altered and must not come into contact with any heat sources Warning Risk of fire material damage damage to the appliance The use of extensi...

Page 7: ...e Warning Risk of injury The appliance is very heavy Lifting it may result in injury Do not lift the appliance on your own Riskofinjury The appliance has sharp edges on which you could cut your hands Do not take hold of the appliance by its sharp edges Wear protective gloves to lift it Riskofinjury If the hoses and mains cables are not correctly routed they may constitute a tripping hazard which m...

Page 8: ...erminated before the drying cycle has finished this prevents the laundry from cooling down sufficiently and may cause the laundry to ignite or may result in material damage or damage to the appliance During the last part of the drying cycle the laundry in the drum is not heated cooling cycle This is to ensure that it remains at a temperature at which it will not be damaged Do not switch off the ap...

Page 9: ...ndry in the appliance exceeds its maximum load capacity it may not be able to operate properly or this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of dry laundry Make sure you comply with the maximum load capacities specified for each of the programs Page 20 Materialdamage damagetotheappliance If you operate the appliance without a fluff filter ...

Page 10: ...e note Switch off the appliance Disconnect the appliance from the power supply pull out the plug Never take hold of the mains plug with wet hands When removing the mains plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself and never the mains cable otherwise this may damage the mains cable Do not make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features Repairs and any other work on th...

Page 11: ...re parts and accessories only Caution Material damage damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry e g stain removers prewash sprays etc may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance Therefore please note Do not allow these agents to come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a so...

Page 12: ... is prolonged and energy consumption is increased Energy saving mode If the dryer is not operated for a prolonged period it automatically switches off before the program starts and when the program has ended to save energy The display panel and indicator lamps go off after a few minutes and the Start button flashes To activate the lighting press any button open or close the dryer door or turn the ...

Page 13: ...lf by trying to lift it Do not lift the dryer on your own You could cut your hands on the sharp edges of the dryer Do not hold the dryer by the sharp edges Protruding parts on the dryer may break off when it is lifted or pushed Do not move the dryer by holding on to protruding parts Caution Risk of material damage to the dryer or fabrics Check the dryer for damage caused during transportation Neve...

Page 14: ...unloading raise your dryer with a platform Transport laundry with the clothes basket integrated into the platform drawer Order number WMZ20500 Connecting kit for the condensation drain Use a hose to draw off the condensation immediately Order number WTZ1110 Transport and frost protection To empty the condensate container 1 Use the programme selector to select any programme 2 Press the Start button...

Page 15: ...ntsinbrief 1 Load the laundry and close the door Switch on the dryer Select a programme and if necessary adjust the programme default settings 2 Select the start button A Dry Unload the laundry 3 Switch off the dryer Empty the condensate container Clean the fluff filter ...

Page 16: ...ppliance 16 Getting to know your appliance Gettingtoknowyourappliance Dryer Condensate container 0 Control and display panel 8 Drum interior light depending on the model Dryer door H Air inlet P Fluff filter X Heat exchanger 3 ...

Page 17: ...Control panel Use the programme selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select the programme 0 Programmes Page 20 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the programme Page 22 Buttons Page 22 H Display panel with buttons Page 18 ...

Page 18: ...Start Pause 3 Anti Crease selected Fine adjustment of the dryness level 5 Time programme selected ñ Ready in time selected E Childproof lock selected 0 Spin speed selected s Low Heat Drying selected C Audible signal active A Start or Pause selected 3 h Programme delay in hours when Ready in time is selected 1 27 Expected programme duration in hours and minutes Ù ö Q Ÿš Programme progress Dry Iron ...

Page 19: ...articles which may be deposited on the moisture sensor This may impair the sensor function and in consequence the drying result Notes When washing laundry to be tumble dried use the correct amount of detergent and care products as specified in the manufacturer s instructions Clean the moisture sensor regularly Page 30 Sorting washing according to c Suitable for tumble drying a Dry at normal temper...

Page 20: ...r drying and are suit able for ironing or hanging up 9 kg Easy Care f Cupboard extra dry Synthetic or blended fabrics that are made of more than one layer and do not dry readily 3 5 kg Easy Care f Cupboard dry Normal synthetic or blended fabrics made of a single layer 3 5 kg Easy Care f Iron dry ö Normal synthetic or blended fabrics made of a single layer that need to be damp after drying and are ...

Page 21: ... evenly 1 kg Super 40 ñ Synthetics and light cottons 2 kg Down Wear t Fabrics pillows bedspreads or eiderdowns filled with down Dry large items individually 1 5 kg Delicates 8 For delicate washable underwear e g made of velvet lace Lycra silk or satin 1 kg Drying Basket ü Fabrics made from wool or a wool blend that are suitable for tumble drying Note Only dry the fabrics using the basket for wooll...

Page 22: ...ammes Between 20 minutes and 3 hours in 10 minute increments Finished in ñ The programme will end in 1 24 hrs Set the Ready in time in increments of one hour to delay the start of the programme The required number of hours after the programme ends is displayed in the display panel Less Ironing Q The drum moves the laundry at regular intervals for 60 or 120 minutes after drying in any programme to ...

Page 23: ...ibility of material damage to the dryer or laundry Take care not to trap any laundry in the door The basket for woollens Note The basket for woollens is supplied with your dryer or it can be purchased as an accessory from the after sales service Caution Risk of material damage to the dryer and fabrics Never operate the dryer if the basket for woollens is damaged Depending on the model Basket for w...

Page 24: ... the insert Place the laundry loosely in the insert Do not squash the fabrics Application examples a Trousers or skirt b Pullover c Sports shoes Place sports shoes in the basket for woollens without the insert Pull out the tongues of the shoes and remove the insoles or heel cushions Roll up a towel and place it under the sports shoes to create an inclined surface Place the shoes so that the heels ...

Page 25: ... the programme 8 Remove the fabrics and switch off the dryer Setting a programme Note If you have activated the childproof lock you must deactivate it before you can set a programme see Page 22 1 Select the required programme detailed information on the programmes can be found from Page 20 onwards 2 Use the programme selector to set the required programme The default programme settings for the sel...

Page 26: ...apted Cancelling the programme The programme can be interrupted at any time to pause open the dryer door or press the Start button Caution Risk of fire Laundry may catch fire If you cancel the programme you must remove the laundry items and spread them out so that the heat can disperse Programme end Ÿš appears in the display panel Removing laundry and switching off the dryer 1 Remove the laundry 2...

Page 27: ... 3 Remove the fluff from the recess in the fluff filter Note Ensure that no fluff falls into the open shaft 4 Open the fluff filter and remove all the fluff 5 Rinse away the fluff under running water or clean the fluff filter in the dishwasher 6 Dry the fluff filter close it and reinsert the fluff filter Caution The dryer may be damaged Do not operate the dryer without a fluff filter or if the flu...

Page 28: ...ate the setting mode in order to change these settings Activating setting mode 1 Switch the dryer on 2 Select the Cottons programme in position 1 and wait for five seconds Setting mode is now activated The symbols go out in the display panel and the programme duration is displayed 1 Press and hold the Start button and at the same time turn the programme selector clockwise to position 2 2 The spin ...

Page 29: ...ng only water and a soft damp cloth Remove all detergent residue spray residue or other residues immediately Do not use cleaning agents or agents for pre treating laundry e g prewash sprays stain removers Do not use high pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners to clean your appliance Cleaning the heat exchanger Notes Clean the heat exchanger several times a month if you use the dryer more than twi...

Page 30: ...ing levers back and close the maintenance flap until it locks into place 11 Close the maintenance flap and press on it until you feel it click in place Cleaning the moisture sensor Note The dryer is equipped with a stainless steel moisture sensor The moisture sensor measures how damp the laundry is After long periods of usage the moisture sensor may become covered by a fine layer of limescale or r...

Page 31: ...eaking out Not a fault the dryer may be positioned on an incline Level the dryer Change in the pro gramme duration dis played during drying Not a fault The moisture sensors detect the remaining moisture in the load and adjust the programme length except timed programmes Laundry is not dried cor rectly or is still too damp After the end of the programme warm laundry feels damper than it actually is...

Page 32: ... freely accessible this may increase the drying time Make sure that the air inlet remains unobstructed If the ambient temperature is higher than 35 C this may extend the drying time Insufficient air circulation in the room may increase the drying time Ventilate the room Humidity in the room increases Not a fault Make sure the room is sufficiently ventilated Power cut The drying programme is interr...

Page 33: ...act information for your nearest after sales service can be found here or in the enclosed after sales service directory Please provide after sales service with the dryer s product number E no and production number FD You can find this information on the inside of the dryer door or on the rear of the dryer Trust the expertise of the manufacturer Contact us You can therefore be sure that the repair ...

Page 34: ...79 min 4 01 kWh 2 12 kWh 800 rpm 166 min 90 min 4 50 kWh 2 38 kWh Easy Care 3 5 kg 3 5 kg Cupboard Dry 800 rpm 52 min 1 42 kWh 600 rpm 65 min 1 74 kWh For testing in accordance with applicable standard IEC61121 the dryer shall be used with external drain set Programme setting for testing in accordance with the applicable IEC61121 standard The values may differ from those specified depending on the...

Page 35: ...dataDimensions 85 x 60 x 60 cm Height x width x depth Weight Approx 45 kg Maximum load 9 kg Condensate container 4 6 l Mains voltage 220 240 V Connected load Max 2100 W Fuse 10 A Drum interior light Ambient temperature 5 35 C Depending on the model ...

Page 36: ...001238206 9609 You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after sales service directory 7 Advice and repair order in the event of faults GB 0344 892 8979 Calls charged at local or mobile rate IE 01450 2655 0 03 per minute at peak Off peak 0 0088 per minute ...