en-us Use and Care Manual, Installation Instructions Dryer WTG86401UC
Welcome to Your New Dryer! Congratulations on your selection of a new Bosch® dryer for your laundry needs. We are confident you will enjoy the superior performance and reliability. Please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service department if you have any questions or comments about your new dryer. Thank you for choosing Bosch®. Visit our website at www.boschhome.com/us for more information and to view a selection of our products.
Table of contents en-usUseandCreManul,InstalionIstrucions Important information ................................................... 4 Purchase information ........................................................... 4 Customer service ................................................................. 4 Your dryer is intended for ............................................. 5 Safety Definitions .......................................................... 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................
Important information Purchase information Importaniformatin Please take a moment to record the following basic information about the purchase of your new Bosch® dryer. This information will be helpful in the event you need to contact Customer Service or would like to order accessories or replacement parts for your dryer. ( 1U )' Customer service Your dryer does not require any special care other than the maintenance and care mentioned in this manual.
Your dryer is intended for ▯ Yourdeyistnedfor ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ Only household use and in a non-commercial environment. Drying textiles washed in a residential style clothes washer. Children must not do any laundry without supervision. Keep pets away from the dryer. Recommended operating conditions: Ambient temperature: 41-95°F / 5-35°C Relative humidity: under 95% Installation by qualified installers.
9 I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS I N S T R U C T I O N S IMPORTANSFETYINSRUCTIONSR E A D A N D S A V E T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S WARNING When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions before using the appliance. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons.
9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNINGS FOR CHILDREN ▯ Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children. ▯ Make sure to utilize all child lock/safety features of your appliance, and be sure to turn the appliance Off when not in use.
Introduction to your new dryer 9 Intrducoityournewdyr WARNING RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS of this manual before installing or operating this appliance. ~ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Page 6 Special features ▯ ▯ ▯ Standard features and helpful information Thank you for choosing Bosch® for your laundry appliance needs.
Dimensions and clearances required Installation for best performance Dimensoadclernsquired 9 CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL THE DRYER: ▯ outdoors, ▯ in an environment with dripping water, ▯ near flammable materials, ▯ in rooms which are at risk of freezing, ▯ in rooms which may contain gas or other fuels, ▯ on carpets. Tip: Because many variables affect drying time we recommend allowing as much free air space around your dryer as possible for the shortest drying cycle time.
Closet: Stand alone (shown) or Side by Side Under counter (Preferred) $ & ( & % $ . ) Front of the appliance fully open. No doors or coverings. - ' Label Dimension U.S. Metric Inches cm A Both Sides 0.6 1.5 B Top 6.3 16 C Rear 2.5 6.2 D Front 2.4 6 E & F are minimum area size! E Top Vent 63 sq. 404 sq. F Bottom Vent 63 sq. 404 sq. Vent spacing is actual (not minimum dimensions) G 37 94 H 26 66 J 3 7.6 K 29 73.6 Minimum opening dimensions A B C 28 in. 23.8 in. 35.5 in. 71.1 cm 60.5 cm 90.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Instal inoIstrcuino Introduction Read these installation instructions completely and carefully before starting to install your new dryer. The information contained can save you time and effort and will help to ensure optimum performance of your new dryer. Be sure to observe all warnings and cautions. These installation instructions are intended for use by qualified installers.
Parts provided with your dryer Back side of the dryer Dryer drum contents A literature pack is shipped in the dryer drum. Be sure to remove this item before using the dryer.
Accessories for your appliance Pedestal The dryer can be mounted on a special pedestal for easier loading and unloading. Pedestal item number: WMZ20500 6. Connect the outlet end of the drain hose to a standpipe or other drain inlet. Examples are shown below. CAUTION 9 Stacking kits The dryer can be stacked on a Bosch® washer of the same dimensions to save space. Stacking kit without a shelf: WTZ20410UC ▯ Drying rack A drying rack placed inside the dryer for drying wool items, shoes, etc. is available.
▯ Sink/Basin or Floor drain: If using the elbow supplied on the hose re-position elbow closer to the drain end of hose and fasten with the plastic ties as shown in picture “C”. ▯ Sink Drain Pipe: Attach and secure drain hose as shown below in picture “F”. Use a standard hose clamp which can be purchased from your local hardware store. & PLQ LQ FP PD[ LQ FP Secure hose and/or elbow as shown below. Sink “D” or floor “E”. NOTICE: Examples shown are for reference only.
Electrical Connections Power Cord The attached power cord is a standard 4-wire dryer cord and is UL approved and listed in the USA and Canada. It meets the following requirements: ▯ 208-240 volt rated (minimum); ▯ 30 amps; ▯ Type SRDT or DRT (UL 2158). 9 WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD To reduce the risk of electrical shock: ▯ Only pull out the power cord by the plug end and never by the cord, as this could damage it. ▯ Never touch or hold the plug end or power cord with wet hands.
Connecting a 3-wire power supply cord WARNING 9 ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death follow the installation instructions below carefully or have work done by an qualified electrician. 4. Remove the 4-wire power cord (as supplied): A. Remove the 3 Philips screws (2 labeled L and one labeled N). B. Remove the green grounding screw PE (T20 torx). NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the screws into the dryer.
13.Alternate Grounding Methode: Neutral wire of 3-wire cord (usually white or middle conductor) can be connected directly to PE as shown below. Leveling the dryer Importance of leveling the dryer It is important that your dryer is level and that all four dryer feet press with equal pressure against the floor. This will help assure the quietest, most vibration-free use of your dryer. To adjust the dryer feet: 1. Install the dryer on a level and solid surface, preferably in a corner of a room. 2.
Check heating system 1. Check that the drum is empty. 3. Place the door on a flat, smooth, secure surface such as a towel or cloth lying on the floor or table. 2. Close the dryer door. 3. Switch the dryer to Cotton Extra Dry and then touch the Start/Pause button. 4. After 2-3 minutes touch the Start/Pause button and open the door. ▯ If the interior of the dryer feels warm, the dryer has been connected properly. Switch the dryer to Off. ▯ If the dryer does not work, switch the dryer to Off.
7. Separate the ring from the door body and rotate the ring 180° from it's original position. Fit the ring back to the door body as shown below. 9. Place the hook insert in position adjacent to the handle slots/openings and the hinge insert in the opposite position as shown. Reinstall the original screws. 8. Follow the instructions of the images bellow to lock the door ring in the door body. 10.Remove screws from the door lock cover and then remove it from the dryer housing. 11.
12.Install the door latch (1) and then door latch cover (2) on the opposite site of the door opening. 13.Install the door and hinge assembly back on the dryer with the original screws. 14.Confirm the door closes and latches in place. Plug in the dryer to operate it.
Getting to know your appliance Control panel Getignowkyuraplince ( Dry Level, Time dry, Finish in Selectable Option Settings for customizing Programs as desired. Indicator Symbol lights or desired time is displayed if setting is active.~ Default Program and Option settings; Page 31 0 Wrinkle Block™, Low Heat, Signal @ Program Selector Selecting a program and switching on/off; turns in both directions. H Display area for settings and information. Additional option settings.
Display area ( Drying cycle status sequence H Time Dry ñ and Finish in 0 indicators 0 Childproof lock indicator P Indicator lamps for additional option settings: Wrinkle 8 Cleaning required indicator X Check drain indicator @ 4 Digit Display: ` Start/Pause indicator h Dry Level indicator ▯ ▯ 22 Finish in time adjustable in 1h (h=hour) steps to 24h program duration 2:30 Block™, Low Heat and Signal
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 OperatignIsrcutinso WARNING RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS before operating this appliance. Your new dryer # 3 + ( Control panel, display area, program selector 0 Drum with interior light (depending on model) The interior light activates after the door is opened and after the program starts, it switches off automatically.
@ Lint filter H Air inlet P Open the maintenance flap Close the maintenance flap Heat exchanger 9 WARNING BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR DRYER Read and follow all installation and operating instructions. Check the machine. Never connect the utilities (power or water) to or start a damaged machine! Contact Customer Service! ~ Customer service; Page 4 Check to be sure the dryer drain hose is installed properly.
Program selection For optimum drying results your dryer offers several different types of programs to choose from. Select the required drying program from the program table according to the examples. ~ Program selection table; Page 30 Time programs Time programs run at specific temperatures and are suitable for delicate items, individual or a few small items and subsequent drying.
Loading the laundry 9 Load the laundry WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSION Do not dry laundry that has ever been in contact with solvents, oil, wax, grease or paint (e.g. hair styling products, nail varnish remover, stain remover, cleaning solvent, etc.). 1. Check lint filter. Place laundry in the empty drum. Put each piece of laundry into machine separately. For best results the laundry to be dried must be sorted according to type of laundry and desired degree of drying.
NOTICES ▯ If you want to protect the cycle against inadvertent adjustment, select the Childproof lock. ~ Childproof lock; Page 27 ▯ If é indicator lights up, clean the lint filter and/or heat exchanger. ~ Cleaning the lint filter; Page 33 ~ Cleaning the heat exchanger; Page 34 ▯ If DR indicator lights up, check the drain hose and its connection. ~ Maintenance of drain hose; Page 35 Cancel program If required, you can cancel the selected program: 1. Touch Start/Pause. 2. Rotate the program selector to Off.
Signal For switching the buzzer on and off touch the Signal button. The buzzer indicates program end if it is activated. Other alarms are not influenced by this option. You can also change the following settings: ▯ volume for buzzer ▯ volume for button signals To change these settings always activate adjustment mode first. Activate adjustment mode 2II 1. Select Cotton Extra Dry on position 1. The appliance is on. 2. Hold down Start/Pause and turn the program selector to the right (position 3).
Laundry Preparing the laundry Laundry NOTICE: Damage to the appliance/fabrics. Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) may damage the laundry or components in the dryer. Therefore, note the following tips when preparing your laundry: ▯ Empty all pockets to ensure no loose debris (coins, keys, other hard objects and cigarette lighters) are placed in the dryer drum. ▯ Close any fasteners (such as zippers, hooks and eyelets) that could cause laundry to catch or become entangled.
Program selection table Progamselctinoable Programs Standard programs Cotton Dry Cotton Extra Dry Perm P Damp Perm P Dry Perm Press Extra Dry Delicates Quick 40™ Time Dry Variable Hand Wash/Wool Air Fluff/No Heat Quick Dry Auto Special programs Towels Sanitize Jeans Bulky/Large Items Max. load up to: Type of laundry full load Normal cotton and linen type load (bed linen, cotton clothes, etc.
Default Program and Option settings At the factory initial settings are pre-set for all cycles. You can change some program settings as follows. Dry Level This option adjusts the drying time in small steps for certain programs. Default setting = OFF (no LED Symbol shown) Selectable values: OFF, +1, +2, +3 The Dry Level is retained until changed. NOTICE: The higher the number value the increased time of drying.
Spin speed The Spin Speed setting is based on your washer’s normal spin speed. Adjusting this setting allows the dryer’s displayed time to be as close as possible to the actual drying time. NOTICE: The spin speed is not the same as the rotation speed of the dryer drum. To change the dryer’s Spin Speed setting follow the instructions below. Activate adjustment mode 2II 1. Select Cotton Extra Dry on position 1. The appliance is on. 2.
USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Your appliance is designed to give you years of service. Observe the following instructions to maintain your appliance and keep it in top operating condition. User-maitnecsrcutino 9 WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSION Never use solvents or highly flammable liquids for cleaning. Cleaning the lint filter A dirty filter extends the drying time and increases energy consumption. The filter should be cleaned before or after each drying process.
4. Open the filter. Cleaning the heat exchanger The heat exchanger requires periodic cleaning (recommended once per month under normal drying conditions). The frequency of cleaning depends on the amount and type loads being dried. To clean the heat exchanger: 1. If the dryer is hot, run on Air Fluff/No Heat program to 5. Remove fluff (run hand over filter). NOTICE: Severely dirty or clogged lint filter should be rinsed under warm running water.
7. Rinse the heat exchanger and the cap on all sides with a jet of water to completely remove all of the lint and fluff. Cleaning the moisture sensors The dryer is equipped with a stainless-steel moisture sensor. The moisture sensor measures how damp the laundry is. After long periods of usage the moisture sensor may become covered by a fine layer of limescale or residues of detergents and textile care products.
Troubleshooting Introduction Troubleshtign NOTICE: Before doing maintenance work or trying to fix a problem, rotate the program selector to Off. If the power supply is interrupted during operation, the program will not continue when power is restored. When power is restored, confirm program and selected options are as desired and then press the Start/Pause button. 9 WARNING RISK OF INJURY TO SKIN The door, the drum and the laundry may be hot.
Determing the Problem Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Dryer does not start. Start/Pause indicator light does not illuminate. Power cord end not inserted at all or not inserted correctly. A fuse is blown or breaker is tripped. Start/Pause button not touched. Door not closed properly. Insert power cord end correctly. Program not selected. The display panel and indicator lights go out, Start/Pause indicator light flashes. The display panel and Start/Pause indicator switch off. é indicator light up.
Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Drying result is not sat- Warm laundry may feel more damp isfactory (laundry feels than it really is. too damp). The selected program does not suit the load. Remove items of laundry immediately after the end of the program and turn the program selector to Off. Use another drying program or, in addition, select the time program. ~ Program selection table; Page 30 Dryness level is not adjusted. Use Dry Level to adjust the dryness level.
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Bosch® Clothes Dryer STAEMNTOFLIMTEDPROUCTWARNTY What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to: The limited warranty provided by BSH Home Appliances (“Bosch®”) in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to the Bosch® appliance sold to you, the first using purchaser, provided that the Product was purchased: ▯ For your normal, household (non-commercial) use, and has in fact at all times only been used for normal household purposes.
Out of Warranty Product: Bosch® is under no obligation, at law or otherwise, to provide you with any concessions, including repairs, prorates, or Product replacement, once this warranty has expired.
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