Bosch WTH8300AU User Manual And Installation Instructiions

Bosch WTH8300AU User Manual And Installation Instructiions

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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WTH8300AU [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 9 Programmes .......    23 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Automatic programmes.... 23 1.2 Intended use....... 4 9.2 Timed programmes .... 24 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 10 Accessories......   25 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11 Laundry........
  • Page 3 16 Troubleshooting.......    36 17 Transportation, storage and disposal ........   40 17.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation ...... 40 17.2 Disposing of old appliance .. 40 18 Customer Service.....    41 18.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD).. 41 19 Consumption values....   42 20 Technical data ......
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Page 6 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff. ▶ Do not drink or reuse the condensation water from the appli- ance. Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! If drying is interrupted early, the laundry is not cooled sufficiently and may ignite. ▶ Do not interrupt the drying programme early. ▶ If drying is interrupted early, remove the laundry immediately and spread it out. CAUTION ‒ Risk of injury! The covering plate may break if you stand on or climb onto the appliance.
  • Page 10 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The use of non-original spare parts and non-original accessories is dangerous. ▶ Only use the manufacturer's original spare parts and original ac- cessories. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Foam and foam rubber may deform 2 Preventing material or melt during the drying process. Do not dry laundry that contains damage ▶ foam or foam rubber. Unsuitable cleaning products may Follow these instructions to avoid ma- damage the surfaces of the appli- terial damage and damage to the ap- ance.
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection Spin the laundry in the washing ma- 4 Installation and con- chine before drying. nection a If the laundry is excessively damp, this extends the programme dura- tion and increases energy con- 4.1 Unpacking the appliance sumption. ATTENTION! Observe the programme's maximum Objects remaining in the drum that load capacity.
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en Replace the accessories in ques- If the appliance is operated immedi- ▶ tion before operating the appli- ately after transportation, the refriger- ance. ant contained in the appliance may → "Accessories", Page 25 result in damage to the appliance. Immediately after transporting the ▶...
  • Page 14: Water Drain Hose

    en Installation and connection hose to drain away excess condens- Installation loca- Requirements ation directly into the waste water tion system. In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- Notes stack ginal connection ¡ Operate this appliance using the set from the water drain hose provided.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Pull out the condensation hose Push the water drain hose as far from the connecting piece. as it will go into the connecting piece. The condensation hose is connec- ted to the connecting piece at the Insert the water drain hose into the factory.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Water outlet connection types bow and secure it using fixing ma- ATTENTION! terial. In the event of a blocked or covered Secure the elbow outlet, accumulated wastewater can to the gully. flow back into the appliance. Before operating the appliance, en- ▶...
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. Air inlet Door Maintenance flap on the base Condensation container...
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. Programmes → Page 23 Programme selector → Page 26 Display → Page 19 Buttons → Page 21...
  • Page 19: Display

    Display en 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining 1:25 Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 24 "Ready in"...
  • Page 20: Dryness Level

    en Display Display Designation Description Fluff filter Clean the fluff filter → Page 28. Filter system on Clean the filter system on the base unit the base unit → Page 29. Drying Programme status Dryness level: Iron Programme status Dryness level: Programme status Cupboard Dry Anti-crease Programme status Pause...
  • Page 21 Buttons en 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description Start/Pause ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause ⁠ 3 sec. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock. ¡...
  • Page 22: Changing The Dryness Level

    en Dryness level 8 Dryness level Each automatic programme has a specified dryness level. The dryness level defines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness level Laundry Drying result Cupboard Ex- Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. tra Dry that does not dry readily.
  • Page 23: Programmes

    Programmes en 9 Programmes You can dry your fabrics using either an automatic programme or a timed pro- gramme. 9.1 Automatic programmes Automatic programmes are pro- Tips grammes in which humidity sensors ¡ Select the dryness level according measure the residual moisture in the to the type of fabric or the desired laundry during the drying cycle.
  • Page 24: Timed Programmes

    en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Super 40' Dry items made of synthetics and light cotton. Towels Dry hard-wearing, heat-resistant towels and dressing gowns made of cotton or linen. 9.2 Timed programmes Timed programmes are programmes with a defined or adjustable programme duration.
  • Page 25 Accessories en 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 41. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ20410 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 26: Preparing The Laundry

    Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of operation 12 Basic operation contents or on www.bosch- home.com. operation Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by 11.1 Preparing the laundry scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch-...
  • Page 27: Setting A Programme

    operation en 12.2 Setting a programme 12.5 Changing the activated "Ready in" time Turn the programme selector to ▶ set the required programme. If you have set and activated a → "Programmes", Page 23 "Ready in" time for a delayed pro- gramme start, you can change the "Ready in"...
  • Page 28: Switching Off The Appliance

    en operation Remove the two-part fluff filter. 12.9 Switching off the appli- ance Turn the programme selector to ▶ Off. 12.10 Fluff filter During drying, fluff from the laundry is collected in the fluff filter. The fluff fil- ter protects the appliance from fluff. Cleaning the fluff filter If the drying programme has finished Remove the fluff from the recess.
  • Page 29: Filter System On The Base Unit

    operation en Open the two fluff filters. Close the two fluff filters and put them together. Remove the fluff. Insert the two-part fluff filter. Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly under warm, running water and Close the door. then dry them off. 12.11 Filter system on the base unit During drying, fluff from the laundry is...
  • Page 30 en operation ¡ If you do not clean the appliance Clean the filter mat thoroughly un- as described, the appliance's func- der warm, running water and tionality may be impaired. squeeze it out by hand. Requirement: The display shows the following during operation: Clean the fluff filter → Page 28.
  • Page 31: Condensation Container

    operation en Empty the condensation container. 12.12 Condensation con- tainer Condensation forms during drying, which your appliance uses for auto- matic cleaning. By default, the con- densation is collected in the appli- ance's condensation container. Note: Operate this appliance using the water drain hose provided. If you connect the water drain hose → Page 14, you do not have to regu- larly empty the condensation con-...
  • Page 32: Childproof Lock

    QR code in the table of Press and hold the two ⁠ 3 sec. ▶ contents or on www.bosch- buttons for approx. 3 seconds. home.com. a The display shows a The controls are locked.
  • Page 33 Cleaning and servicing en Open the maintenance flap. Cleaning the base unit You can remove any visible dirt in the base unit. CAUTION Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the heat exchanger may lead to cuts. Do not touch the fins on the heat ▶...
  • Page 34: Moisture Sensor

    en Cleaning and servicing Clean the opening with a soft, Close the maintenance flap. damp cloth. 15.3 Moisture sensor Close the base unit → Page 34. The moisture sensor in this appliance Closing the base unit measures how damp the laundry is Requirement: The base unit is open. during the drying cycle.
  • Page 35 Cleaning and servicing en Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 16 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. Set the suitable programme for the type of fabric. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 23 Easy-Care fabrics are dried for too long. → "Changing the dryness level", Page 22. ▶ → "Adjusting the dryness level", Page 22. ▶ Anti-Crease not activated. Activate the Anti-Crease function. ▶...
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does → "Starting the programme", Page 27. not start. The length of the pro- The programme operation is optimised electronically. gramme changes dur- This may change the programme duration. ing the drying cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking from Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor- ▶ the appliance. rectly. → "Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14 The lever for the heat exchanger cover is not closed correctly. Ensure that the lever for the heat exchanger cover ▶...
  • Page 40: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Secure the water drain hose on the 17 Transportation, stor- appliance against unintentional loosening. age and disposal Ensure that you do not bend the You can find out here how to prepare water drain hose. your appliance for transportation and Empty the condensation container storage.
  • Page 41: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Unplug the appliance from the 18.1 Product number (E-Nr.) mains. and production number Cut through the power cord. (FD) Dispose of the appliance in an en- vironmentally friendly manner. You can find the product number (E- Nr.) and the production number (FD) Information about current disposal on the appliance's rating plate.
  • Page 42 en Consumption values 19 Consumption values The specified values are indicative amount of laundry being loaded, en- only and were determined in accord- vironmental conditions and the activ- ance with the applicable standard ation of additional functions. IEC61121. The expected programme dura- The actual values may deviate from tion/"Ready in"...
  • Page 43: Technical Data

    Technical data en Power consump- ¡ Off mode: tion 0,10 W ¡ Left-on mode: 0,50 W Ambient temper- ¡ Minimum: ature 5 °C ¡ Maximum: 35 °C Length of the 145 cm power cable Depending on the appliance spe- cifications...
  • Page 44 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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