Bosch WTG8640SME Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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WTG8640SME
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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WTG8640SME en Installation and operating instructions...
  • Page 2 Caution! To meet the high quality demands required by Bosch, every tumble dryer This signal word indicates a possibly that leaves our factory is carefully dangerous situation. Not heeding the checked to ensure that it functions caution can cause property and/or correctly and is in perfect condition.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents e n I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d o p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s Intended use....4 Operating the appliance .
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended use Intended use Safety instructions T he following safety information This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to domestic use only.
  • Page 5: Children/People/Pets

    Safety instructions Children/people/pets Warning Risk of death! Warning Children may lock themselves Risk of death! inside appliances and find Children and other people who themselves in a life-threatening are unable to assess the risks situation. involved when using the Do not position the appliance may injure ■...
  • Page 6: Installation

    Safety instructions The mains plug and the Warning ■ protective contact socket Eye/skin irritation! must match and the earthing Contact with detergents or care system must be correctly products may cause eye/skin installed. irritation. The installation must have an Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if ■...
  • Page 7 Safety instructions Incorrectly placing (stacking) Warning ■ this appliance on top of a Risk of fire/material damage/ washing machine may result damage to the appliance! in injury, material damage The use of extension cords or and/or damage to the power strips may result in fire appliance.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Safety instructions Warning Operation Risk of injury! Warning The appliance is very heavy. ■ Risk of explosions/fire! Lifting it may result in injury. Laundry that has come into Do not lift the appliance on contact with solvents, oil, wax, your own. wax remover, paint, grease or The appliance has sharp Ri s k of i n j u ry!
  • Page 9 Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of explosions/fire! Risk of fire/material damage/ damage to the appliance! If there is any residual ■ material left in the fluff filter, If a program is terminated this may ignite when drying before the drying cycle has is in progress, or even cause finished, this prevents the the appliance to catch fire or...
  • Page 10 Safety instructions Warning Caution! Risk of poisoning! Material damage/damage to Poisonous fumes may be given the appliance off by cleaning agents that If the amount of laundry in ■ contain solvents, e.g. cleaning the appliance exceeds its solvent. maximum load capacity, it Do not use cleaning agents that may not be able to operate contain solvents.
  • Page 11: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions If you pour the wrong Cleaning/Maintenance ■ quantity of detergent or Warning cleaning agent into the Risk of death! appliance, this may result in The appliance is powered by material damage or damage electricity. There is a risk of to the appliance.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions Warning Caution! Risk of poisoning! Material damage/damage to the appliance Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that Cleaning agents and agents for contain solvents, e.g. cleaning pretreating laundry (e.g. stain solvent. removers, prewash sprays, etc.) Do not use cleaning agents that may cause damage if they contain solvents.
  • Page 13: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Energy-saving tips Environmental protection Spin the laundry before drying. ■ The drier the laundry, the shorter the drying time will be, thus P ackaging/old appliance consuming less energy. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Load the dryer with the maximum Dispose of packaging in an ■...
  • Page 14: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection You could cut your hands on the ■ Installation and sharp edges of the dryer. Do not hold the dryer by the sharp edges. connection Protruding parts on the dryer may ■ break off when it is lifted or pushed. S cope of delivery Do not move the dryer by holding on I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d c o n n e c t i o n...
  • Page 15: Optional Accessories

    Installation and connection Optional accessories Transport and frost protection Order optional accessories from To empty the condensate container: the after-sales service: Use the programme selector to select any programme. Basket for woollens: ■ Press the Start button. Dry individual woollen items, sports Wait for 5 minutes.
  • Page 16: The Main Points In Brief

    The main points in brief The main points in brief T h e m a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Load the laundry and close Switch on the dryer. Select a programme and, the door.
  • Page 17: Getting To Know Your Appliance

    Getting to know your appliance Getting to know your appliance D ryer G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r a p p l i a n c e ( Condensate container 0 Control and display panel 8 Drum interior light (depending on the model) @ Dryer door...
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    Getting to know your appliance Control panel ( Use the programme selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select the programme. 0 Programmes ~ Page 21. 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the programme ~ Page 23. @ Buttons ~ Page 23.
  • Page 19: Display Panel

    Getting to know your appliance Display panel Display panel Buttons in the display panel "Anti-Crease" selected. ” Fine adjustment of the dryness – level. ( Select the degree of dryness. Time programme selected. 0 Select the drying time. "Ready in" time selected. 8 Select the Ready in time.
  • Page 20: Laundry

    Laundry Sorting washing according to: Laundry c Suitable for tumble drying P reparing the laundry a Dry at normal temperature L a u n d r y ` Dry at low temperature Warning Risk of explosion/fire! b Do not tumble-dry Remove any cigarette lighters and Do not load laundry from the matches from pockets.
  • Page 21: Programmes And Buttons

    Programmes and buttons Programmes and buttons P rogrammes P r o g r a m m e s a n d b u t t o n s Programme and fabrics Maximum load and programme settings/info Name of the programme The maximum load is based on the dry weight of the fabrics Which fabrics is the programme suitable for?
  • Page 22 Programmes and buttons Time program warm 5 3 kg All types of fabric; time programme. You can adjust the programme length using the button for Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off the drying time. multi-layered, thick laundry. Notes Only dry wool, sports shoes and soft toys with the basket for ■...
  • Page 23: Buttons

    Programmes and buttons Buttons Buttons Explanations and notes Not all buttons and their functions can be selected in all programmes. Note: Fine adjust – If the laundry is too damp after drying, you can finely adjust the dryness level e.g. Cupboard Dry.
  • Page 24: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance Default programme settings Note: Operating are standard settings that are already defined when a programme the appliance is selected. After selecting a programme, you can see the default L oading laundry and programme settings in the display O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e switching on the dryer panel.
  • Page 25: Changing The Programme

    Operating the appliance Changing the programme or Removing laundry and adding laundry switching off the dryer You can remove or add laundry and Remove the laundry. change or alter the programme at any Turn the programme selector to the time during drying. "off"...
  • Page 26: Clean The Fluff Filter

    Operating the appliance Clean the fluff filter Rinse away the fluff under running water or clean the fluff filter in the dishwasher. During drying, fluff and hair from Note: the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter. If the fluff filter is blocked or dirty, this reduces the flow of air, which prevents the dryer from achieving its maximum performance.
  • Page 27: Emptying The Condensate Container

    Operating the appliance Emptying the condensate Push in the condensate container until you feel it lock back into place container in the dryer. After each drying cycle, empty Note: the condensate container; otherwise the next drying programme may be cancelled as a result of the condensate container being full.
  • Page 28: Setting The Signal

    Setting the signal and current Press the "Ready in" time button or Setting the signal and the drying time button to change the spin speed. current Turn the programme selector clockwise to position 3. Y ou can change the following settings: The volume of the audible signal at S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l a n d c u r r e n t the end of the programme is shown...
  • Page 29: Cleaning

    Cleaning Turn both locking levers towards Cleaning each other. C leaning the dryer and the C l e a n i n g control panel Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock as the dryer is operated with electricity. Remove the top cap from the heat Disconnect the dryer from the mains exchanger.
  • Page 30: Cleaning The Moisture Sensor

    Cleaning First insert the heat exchanger, and Cleaning the moisture sensor then fit the heat exchanger's top cap in place. The dryer is equipped with a Note: Turn both locking levers back and stainless-steel moisture sensor. The close the maintenance flap until it moisture sensor measures how damp locks into place.
  • Page 31: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them Faults and what to do about them F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m Faults Cause/remedy ð...
  • Page 32 Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/remedy Drying time too long? The fluff filter may be dirty and cause a longer drying time. Clean the fluff fil- ■ ter. If the air inlet on the dryer is blocked or not freely accessible, this may ■...
  • Page 33: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service After-sales service A fter-sales service A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e If you cannot rectify the fault yourself (faults, what to do?), please contact our after-sales service. We will always find an appropriate solution to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
  • Page 34: Consumption Values

    Consumption values Consumption values C onsumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s Spin speed used for spin- Programme Duration** Energy consumption** ning the laun- Cottons 8 kg 4 kg 8 kg 4 kg...
  • Page 35: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data D imensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a 85 x 60 x 60 cm Height x width x depth Weight: Approx. 45 kg Maximum load: 8 kg Condensate container: 4.6 l Connected voltage: 220 - 240 V...
  • Page 36 0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY *9001340260*...

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