Bosch WTG86401GC Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Bosch WTG86401GC Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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WTG86401GC
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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WTG86401GC 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 Changing the programme Intended use.
  • 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: Installation

    Safety instructions Do not allow children to Keep packaging, plastic film ■ clean or maintain this and packing components away appliance unsupervised. from children. Keep children under 3 years ■ Warning and pets away from this Risk of poisoning! appliance. Detergents and care products Do not leave the appliance ■...
  • Page 6 Safety instructions The mains voltage on your must not come into contact with ■ power socket matches the any heat sources. rated voltage specified on Warning the appliance (identification Risk of fire/material damage/ plate). The connected loads damage to the appliance! and the required fuse The use of extension cords or protection are specified on...
  • Page 7: Operation

    Safety instructions Incorrectly placing (stacking) The appliance has sharp ■ ■ this appliance on top of a edges on which you could washing machine may result cut your hands. in injury, material damage Do not take hold of the and/or damage to the appliance by its sharp appliance.
  • Page 8 Safety instructions During the last part of the Warning ■ drying cycle, the laundry in Risk of explosions/fire! the drum is not heated If there is any residual ■ (cooling cycle). This is to material left in the fluff filter, ensure that it remains at a this may ignite when drying temperature at which it will...
  • Page 9 Safety instructions Warning Caution! Risk of injury! Material damage/damage to If you support your weight/sit the appliance ■ on the appliance door when If the amount of laundry in ■ it is open, the appliance may the appliance exceeds its tip over, which may result in maximum load capacity, it injury.
  • Page 10: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions If you pour the wrong When removing the mains ■ ■ quantity of detergent or plug from the socket, always cleaning agent into the take hold of the plug itself appliance, this may result in and never the mains cable, material damage or damage otherwise this may damage to the appliance.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions Warning Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance! The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury, material damage or damage to the appliance. For safety reasons, use genuine spare parts and accessories only.
  • Page 12: 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 Packaging/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 13: 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. Scope 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 14: 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. Washer-dryer stack connection set: ■ Press the Start button. To save space, the dryer can be Wait for 5 minutes.
  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 20. 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the programme ~ Page 22. @ Buttons ~ Page 22.
  • Page 18: 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 19: Laundry

    Laundry – Clean the moisture sensor Laundry regularly ~ Page 30. P reparing the laundry Sorting washing according to: L a u n d r y Warning c Suitable for tumble drying Risk of explosion/fire! a Dry at normal temperature Remove any cigarette lighters and ` Dry at low temperature matches from pockets.
  • Page 20: Programmes And Buttons

    Programmes and buttons Programmes and buttons Programmes 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? Possible programme settings...
  • Page 21 Programmes and buttons Shirts 15’ - 1 kg For optimum drying results, dry a maximum of 5 shirts at one time. After drying, iron the laundry or hang it up and leave for a period of time: Residual moisture is then distributed evenly. Super 40’...
  • Page 22: 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 23: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance The basket for woollens Operating the appliance The basket for woollens is Note: supplied with your dryer or it can be purchased as an accessory from the Loading laundry and after-sales service. 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 Caution! The dryer must be correctly...
  • Page 24: 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 25: Setting A Programme

    Operating the appliance Place the insert or the sports shoes Select the required programme; in the basket for woollens. detailed information on the programmes can be found from Caution! ~ Page 20 onwards. Risk of material damage to Use the programme selector to set the fabrics.
  • Page 26: Programme Sequence

    Operating the appliance Programme sequence Cancelling the programme The programme status is indicated in The programme can be interrupted at the display field. any time; to pause, open the dryer door or press the Start button. e.g. Expected programme duration in hours and minutes.
  • Page 27: Clean The Fluff Filter

    Operating the appliance Clean the fluff filter Dry the fluff filter, close it and reinsert the fluff filter. 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 28: Signal Setting

    Signal setting Pour out the condensation water. Activating setting mode Switch the dryer on. 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 Caution! and the programme duration is Dirty condensation water may be displayed.
  • Page 29: Cleaning

    Cleaning The volume for the audible button Cleaning the heat exchanger signal is shown in the display. Notes Clean the heat exchanger several ■ times a month if you use the dryer more than twice a week. If there is debris in the heat ■...
  • Page 30: Cleaning The Moisture Sensor

    Cleaning Remove the heat exchanger. Close the maintenance flap and press on it until you feel it click in place. Flush water through the heat exchanger from all sides to completely remove all fluff. Cleaning the moisture sensor The dryer is equipped with a Note: stainless-steel moisture sensor.
  • 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 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 34: Consumption Values

    Consumption values Consumption values C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s Spin speed which is Programme used for spinning Duration** Energy consumption** the laundry Cotton 9 kg 4.5 kg 9 kg 4.5 kg Cupboard Dry* 1400 rpm...
  • Page 35: 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: 9 kg Condensate container: 4.6 l Mains voltage: 220 - 240 V Connected load:...
  • 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 *9001238206*...

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