Bosch WTG86401TC Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Bosch WTG86401TC Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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WTG86401TC
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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WTG86401TC 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 The 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 Safety instructions Do not allow children to Warning ■ clean or maintain this Risk of suffocation! appliance unsupervised. If allowed to play with the Keep children under 3 years packaging/plastic film or ■ and pets away from this packing components, children appliance.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Safety instructions The mains plug must be Installation ■ freely accessible at all times. Warning If this is not possible, in Risk of electric shock/fire/ order to comply with the material damage/damage to relevant safety regulations, a the appliance! switch (2-pole switch-off) If the appliance is not installed must be built into the properly, this may lead to a...
  • 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 Do not use the appliance if Warning ■ industrial chemicals have Risk of injury! been used to clean the The appliance is very heavy. ■ laundry. Lifting it may result in injury. Do not lift the appliance on Warning your own.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of fire/material damage/ Risk of poisoning! damage to the appliance! Poisonous fumes may be given If a program is terminated off by cleaning agents that before the drying cycle has contain solvents, e.g. cleaning finished, this prevents the solvent.
  • Page 10: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions If you pour the wrong Caution! ■ quantity of detergent or Material damage/damage to cleaning agent into the the appliance appliance, this may result in If the amount of laundry in ■ material damage or damage the appliance exceeds its to the appliance.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions When removing the mains Warning ■ plug from the socket, always Risk of injury/material take hold of the plug itself damage/damage to the and never the mains cable, appliance! otherwise this may damage The use of spare parts and the mains cable.
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Environmental Installation and protection connection Packaging/old appliance Scope of delivery E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n 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 Dryer ■...
  • Page 13: The Dryer

    Installation and connection During installation, ensure that: Caution! Risk of injury The dryer is placed on a clean, level ■ Due to the heavy weight of the dryer, and firm surface, ■ you may injure yourself if you lift it. The mains plug can be accessed at ■...
  • Page 14: Changing The Side On Which The Door Is Hinged

    Installation and connection Changing the side on which Carefully place the dryer door onto a flat surface, and place a hand towel the door is hinged or other such item between the door Proceed as follows to change the side and the surface to avoid scratching on which the door is hinged: or damaging the door.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection Now lift the dryer door from the door Remove the cover from the door ring. Rotate the dryer door and place lock on the dryer and place it to one it back onto the door ring in the side.
  • Page 16: Optional Accessories

    Installation and connection You can now reconnect the dryer, Transport and frost protection close the door and start a programme. To empty the condensate container: Use the program selector to select any program. Press the Start button. Wait for 5 minutes. The condensation is drained.
  • Page 17: Œ Draining The Condensation

    Draining the condensation water Place the condensation hose in the ΠDraining the "parked" position. condensation water Condensation will form in the appliance D r a i n i n g t h e c o n d e n s a t i o n w a t e r as it dries the laundry.
  • Page 18 Draining the condensation water Fasten the other end of the drain hose with the remaining accessories, depending on the connection situation (A, B or C). Caution! Accumulated water can be drawn back into the dryer and may cause material damage. Check that the water drains away from the wash basin quickly.
  • Page 19: 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 program and, if the door.
  • Page 20: Getting To Know Your Appliance

    Getting to know your appliance Getting to know your appliance Dryer 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 21: Control Panel

    Getting to know your appliance Control panel ( Use the program selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select the program. 0 Programm ~ Page 24. 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the program . @ Buttons ~ Page 26. H Display panel with buttons ~ Page 22.
  • Page 22: Display Panel

    Getting to know your appliance Display panel Buttons in the display panel Display panel Fine adjustment of the ( Dry Level, Time Dry, Finish in Selectable Option Settings for dryness level. customizing Programs are Time program selected. ñ desired. "Ready in" time selected. Indicator Symbol lights or desired +60m Anti-crease selected.
  • Page 23: Laundry

    Laundry Some detergents and care products, ■ Laundry e.g. starch or softeners, contain particles which may be deposited on P reparing the laundry the moisture sensor. This may impair L a u n d r y the sensor function and in Warning consequence the drying result.
  • Page 24: Programs And Buttons

    Programs and buttons Programs and buttons Programs P r o g r a m s a n d b u t t o n s Programs Max. Type of laundry (For laundry which is:) load up Standard programs Cotton Dry full load Normal cotton and linen type load (bed linen, cotton clothes, etc.) Cotton Extra Dry...
  • Page 25 Programs and buttons Programs Max. Type of laundry (For laundry which is:) load up Sanitize 1/2 load Cotton fabrics for drying in higher temperatures to keep them more hygienic Jeans 1/2 load Fabrics made from jeans/denim Bulky/Large Items full load Garments with down feather fillings, pillows and blankets but not quilts only dry one article at a time For best results it is recommended to load the drum depending on the fabric type:...
  • Page 26: Buttons

    Programs and buttons Buttons Buttons Explanations and notes Default Program and Option settings Note: At the factory initial settings are pre-set for all cycles. You can change some program settings as follows. Fine adjust The dryeness level can be increased in 3 steps )i.e. the laundry is drier) by touching the Dry level button for certain programs.
  • Page 27 Programs and buttons Buttons Explanations and notes E 3 Sec. You can secure the dryer against inadvertent changing of the set functions. To do this, activate the childproof lock after cycle start. (Childproof lock) To Activate/Deactivate, touch Time Dry and Finish in buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.
  • Page 28: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance Caution! Operating the Risk of material damage to the dryer appliance and fabrics. Never operate the dryer if the basket for Loading laundry and woollens is damaged. 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 The dryer must be correctly Note:...
  • Page 29: Drying With The Basket For Woollens

    Operating the appliance Drying with the basket for b) Pullover woollens Insert the feet of the basket for woollens into the holes on the fluff filter. 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.
  • Page 30: Setting A Program

    Operating the appliance Use the program selector to set the Risk of material damage to the required program. The default fabrics. program settings for the selected Place the fabrics in the insert of the program appear in the display panel. basket for woollens so that they do not come into contact with the drum.
  • Page 31: Program Sequence

    Operating the appliance Program sequence Program interruption The programme status is indicated in The program can be interrupted at any the display field. time; to pause, open the dryer door or press the Start button. e.g. Expected programme duration in hours and minutes. 1:27 Caution! Risk of fire.
  • Page 32: 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 33: 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. By default, the condensation from the appliance runs into the condensation container. Alternatively, you have the option of discharging the condensation water supplied depending on the model.
  • Page 34: Signal Setting

    Signal setting The volume of the audible signal at Signal setting the end of the program is shown in the display. You can change the following settings: S i g n a l s e t t i n g The spin speed that is used for ■...
  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 DR on the display panel...
  • Page 38 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. The heat exchanger may be dirty and cause a longer drying time. Clean the ■...
  • Page 39: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service After-sales service After-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 40: Consumption Values

    Consumption values Consumption values C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s Program Spin speed which is used Duration* Energy consumption* for spinning the laundry Cotton 8 kg 4 kg 8 kg 4 kg 1400 rpm 129 min...
  • Page 41: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Dimensions: 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 V Connected load:...
  • Page 44 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 *9001300584*...

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