Bosch WTG8640SIN User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WTG8640SIN User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WTG8640SIN [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 ......  21 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Automatic programmes...  21 1.2 Intended use...... 4 9.2 Timed programmes .... 22 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories......  24 1.4 Safe installation ......
  • Page 3 16 Troubleshooting......  34 17 Transportation, storage and disposal ........  37 17.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation ...... 37 17.2 Disposing of old appliance ...  37 18 Customer Service....  38 18.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD).. 39 19 Consumption values....  40 20 Technical data ......  40...
  • 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 WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect 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 ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts. ▶ Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance. ▶ 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.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! If there is coal dust or flour in the air around the appliance, this may cause an explosion. ▶ Keep the area around the appliance clean during operation. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en ▶ 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. ▶ Do not stand on or climb onto the appliance. The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the open door.
  • 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 Clean the appliance with nothing ▶ 2 Preventing material but water and a soft, damp cloth. Remove all detergent residue, damage ▶ spray residue or other residues im- mediately if they come into contact ATTENTION! with the appliance. The functionality of the appliance may be impaired if you use the wrong quantity of fabric softener, de-...
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection Check the appliance for visible After drying, clean the fluff filter damage. → Page 25. Open the door. a If the fluff filter is dirty, this reduces Remove any accessories from the the air flow in the appliance, ex- drum.
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en 4.3 Requirements for the in- 4.4 Aligning the appliance stallation location In order to reduce vibrations and noises, align the appliance correctly. ATTENTION! To align the appliance, turn the ap- ▶ If the appliance is tilted at an angle pliance feet.
  • Page 14: Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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. Ventilation opening Door Maintenance flap on the base Condensation container...
  • Page 15: Control Panel

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 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 21 Programme selector → Page 24 Display → Page 16 Buttons → Page 18...
  • Page 16: Display

    en Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Expected programme duration or pro- tion/programme gramme time remaining in hours and time remaining minutes. ⁠ 1:25 Timed programme The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 22 ⁠...
  • Page 17: Dryness Level

    Display en Display Designation Description Dryness level ad- The adjusted dryness level is activated. justed → "Dryness level", Page 20 ⁠ Crease-reduction The crease-reduction function is activated. function Gentle drying Gentle drying is activated for delicate fab- rics. → "Buttons", Page 18 Quiet drying Quiet drying with no audible signals is ac- tivated.
  • Page 18 en Buttons 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description Start/Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause ⁠ 3 sec. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock. ¡...
  • Page 19 Buttons en Button Selection Description Ready In Up to 24 hours Set the programme end time. The programme duration is already included in the set number of hours. Once the programme has started, the pro- gramme duration is dis- played. Drying Time Multiple selection Set the programme dura- tion for timed pro-...
  • Page 20: 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 Dry Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. Plus that does not dry readily.
  • Page 21: 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 22: Timed Programmes

    en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) AllergyPlus Dry hard-wearing, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen. Note: Particularly suitable for strict hy- giene requirements. Sportswear Dry self-drying sportswear made of per- formance fibres, microfibres and synthet- ics. Shirts 15 min Suitable for shirts and blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetics or blended fab- rics.
  • Page 23 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Timed Program Warm Dry all types of fabric except for wool and silk. Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off multi-layered, thick laundry.
  • Page 24: Accessories

    en Accessories 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 38. Order number Platform Install the appliance at a WMZ20540S raised height so that it can be easily loaded and unloaded.
  • Page 25: Starting The Programme

    operation en Requirements 12.6 Adding laundry ¡ The laundry is prepared and sor- After the programme starts, you can ted. remove or add laundry at any time. → "Laundry", Page 24 Press Start/Reload ¡ The drum is empty. Open the door. Open the door. Add or remove laundry.
  • Page 26 en operation Open the fluff filter. Requirements ¡ The display shows the following after drying: "End" ¡ or the display shows the following during operation: Open the door. Remove the fluff from the door. Remove the fluff. Remove the fluff filter. Clean the fluff filter thoroughly un- der warm, running water and then dry it off.
  • Page 27: Condensation Container

    operation en Close the fluff filter. Pull out the condensation con- tainer, keeping it level. Insert the fluff filter. Empty the condensation container. Close the door. Make sure that you insert the con- densation container before operat- 12.11 Condensation con- ing the appliance. tainer → "Inserting the condensation con- tainer", Page 28...
  • Page 28: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock Inserting the condensation container Push the condensation container ▶ in as far as it will go. 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. 13.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two ⁠ 3 sec. ▶...
  • Page 29: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en 14 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 14.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
  • Page 30: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    en Cleaning and servicing 14.2 Changing the basic set- nothing but water and a damp tings cloth. Set the programme selector to po- Remove all de- Fresh deposits sition 1. tergent residue, are easier to re- spray residue or move without other residues leaving any immediately.
  • Page 31 Cleaning and servicing en Open the lever for the heat ex- Clean the heat exchanger cover changer cover. under running water and dry it. Make sure that you remove all dirt Pull out the heat exchanger cover from the seal. by the handle. Pull out the heat exchanger hori- zontally.
  • Page 32: Moisture Sensor

    en Cleaning and servicing Clean the opening with a soft, Insert the heat exchanger cover by damp cloth. the handle. Slide the heat exchanger in hori- Close the lever for the heat ex- zontally as far as it will go. changer. Ensure that the heat exchanger is Close the maintenance flap.
  • Page 33 Cleaning and servicing en ance changes the duration of the Note: If you do not clean the appli- automatic programme depending on ance as described, the appliance's the residual moisture in the laundry. functionality may be impaired. Open the door. Cleaning the moisture sensor Clean the moisture sensor with a Over time, residue from limescale, sponge.
  • Page 34: 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 35 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. → "Changing the dryness level", Page 20. ▶ → "Adjusting the dryness level", Page 20. ▶ Anti-Crease not activated. Activate the Anti-Crease function. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 18 and programme ter- Condensation tank filled. minated. → "Emptying the condensation container", Page 27. → "Inserting the condensation container", Page 28. → "Starting the programme", Page 25.
  • Page 36 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The drying time is too The appliance's ventilation opening is blocked. long. Ensure that the ventilation opening of the appliance ▶ is kept clear. Heat exchanger is soiled. Opening the base unit. → "Opening the base unit", Page 30. Cleaning the heat exchanger.
  • Page 37: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en 17.2 Disposing of old appli- 17 Transportation, stor- ance age and disposal Valuable raw materials can be re- used by recycling. 17.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation WARNING Risk of harm to health! Tip: The appliance may contain re- Children can lock themselves in the sidual water, which may drip out of it appliance, thereby putting their lives when transported.
  • Page 38 ¡ Consult the retailer Helpline no.: 1800-266-1880 about appliance take (Monday to Saturday – 8 am to back schemes. 8 pm) Don’ts Email ID: service.in@bosch- ¡ The product should home.com not be opened by the Chat with us (WhatsApp): user himself/herself, +91-8451000555 but only by authorized service personnel.
  • Page 39: Customer Service

    Customer Service en 18.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) You can find the product number (E- Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. Depending on the model, the rating plate is located: ¡ On the inside of the door. ¡...
  • Page 40: Consumption Values

    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 41: Technical Data

    Technical data en Ambient temper- ¡ Minimum: Length of the 145 cm ature 5 °C power cord ¡ Maximum: 35 °C...
  • 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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