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 web site at www.bosch-home.com for more information and to view a selection of our products.
Table of contents enu-sUseandCrMoaniuIstlc, Important information ................................................... 4 Purchase information ........................................................... 4 Customer service ................................................................. 4 Your dryer is intended for ............................................. 5 Importance and meaning of symbols .......................... 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................
Important information Purchase information Customer service 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. Your dryer does not require any special care other than the maintenance and care mentioned in this manual.
Your dryer is intended for ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ Only household use and in a non-commercial environment. Household use only for drying washable textiles. 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 S N I Y T E F A S IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS T N A T R OD PA ME RI D N A 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. When using laundry appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, including those in the following pages. Examine the appliance after unpacking it.
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.
▯ ▯ Use optimum load Utilize the maximum amount of laundry for the appropriate cycle. However, do not exceed recommended loads. Clean filter Clean the lint filter before or after each drying process. ~ Cleaning the lint filter; Page 28 ▯ ▯ Air inlet on the dryer Do not cover or allow any articles/items to restrict the air inlet on the front of the dryer. Energy-saving mode The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and Start/Pause flashes. To activate the display, touch any button.
Minimum clearances Label Dimension U.S. Metric Inches cm Closet: Stacked 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 % ( + Under counter (Preferred) ) & $ * $ ' & Closet: Stand alone (shown) or Side by Side % Front of the appliance fully open. No doors or coverings. Minimum opening dimensions A B C 28 in. 23.8 in. 35.5 in. 71.1 cm 60.5 cm 90.2 cm ( & $ .
Under counter (Less Desirable) ( If front of the appliance is covered ventilation openings must be installed. E & F are minimum area sizes E 63 sq.in. 404 sq. cm F 63 sq.in. 404 sq. cm G&H actual spacing dimensions for min. open area sizes G 3 in. 7.6 cm H 14 in. 35.6 cm + * ) Installation Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Introduction Read these installation instructions completely and carefully before starting to install your new dryer.
Before installing the dryer Parts provided with your dryer Unpacking the appliance Back side of the dryer 9 CAUTION Remove the appliance packaging carefully to prevent damage to the surfaces. After removing the packaging, immediately remove any objects from the drum. Check the dryer for transportation damage. Do not connect the utilities (power or drain) to a dryer which is visibly damaged. If in doubt, contact your dealer.
@ drain hose pack contents: (2) plastic ties for securing drain hose ▯ plastic connector ▯ summary of drain hose installation instructions H literature pack contents: ▯ User manual ▯ Warranty NOTICE: If any parts are missing please notify your dealer immediately. ▯ (QVXUH WKH GUDLQ KRVH UHPDLQV FRQQHFWHG WR VXPS SXPS RXWOHW Accessories for your appliance Pedestal The dryer can be mounted on a special pedestal for easier loading and unloading.
1. Fasten the dryer drain hose to the washer drain/elbow as shown in picture “A”. Secure with plastic ties supplied. 9 ' CAUTION Do not over tighten plastic ties pinching or causing a restriction in the drain hose. PD[ LQ FP $ ( 2. Place drain hose assembly into standpipe as shown in picture “B”. % Maximum height of drain is 39 in. (100 cm). ▯ ▯ Sink Drain Pipe: Attach and secure drain hose as shown below in picture “F”.
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). NOTICE: If your specific installation requires a 3-wire power cord follow the installation instructions for such in the next section of this manual.
terminal ends) come in contact with connection box enclosure. 1. Unplug the current power cord being used from the outlet/receptacle. 2. To disconnect and/or reconnect a new power cord you must remove the top cover of the appliance as shown below. A. Remove the two T20 torx head screws. B. Push the top cover toward the rear of the appliance and lift up. NOTICE: Use only open-end spade lugs. 9.
To adjust the dryer feet: 1. Install the dryer on a level and solid surface, preferably in a corner of a room. 2. If the floor is uneven (or not level) adjust the dryer feet as required to level the dryer. Do not place anything under the dryer feet to help level the dryer. 3. Extend the dryer feet no more than is necessary. The more the feet are extended, the more vibration the dryer will experience. Start with the dryer feet turned all the way in and adjust each foot as necessary. 4.
Reversing the door - step by step Tip: To reverse your dryer door side: ▯ Use only T20 (Torx) type screw driver to remove and reinstall door screws. ▯ Do not use any other tools to reverse the door (hinge or latch). 5. Remove screws from the hook insert and then remove it from the door. 1. Rotate the program selector to Off, pull out power supply plug and open the door fully. 6. Follow the instructions at images bellow to unlock the door ring. 2.
9. Prepare the hinge insert and the hook insert to install and then screw them following the instructions below. 11.Remove the door lock from the dryer. 12.Install the door lock (1) and then door lock cover (2) at the opposite site of the door seal. 10.Remove screws from the door lock cover and then remove it from the dryer. 13.Screw the door to the dryer. 14.You can now put in the power supply plug and close the door to start operating the dryer.
Getting to know your appliance Control panel ( 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 27 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.
Operating Instructions 9 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.
Using the program selector to choose a drying cycle NOTICE: If you have activated the childproof lock, you must deactivate it before you can set a program. ~ Childproof lock; Page 24 Use the program selector to select the desired drying cycle. This dial turns in both directions, switches the machine on and when a drying cycle is selected the time duration appears in the display.
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.
If DR indicator lights up, check the drain hose and its connection. ~ Maintenance of drain hose; Page 30 3. If required, select Low Heat by pressing the button. ~ Additional Program Option settings; Page 27 4. If required, select Wrinkle Block by pressing the button. ~ Additional Program Option settings; Page 27 ▯ Tip: The estimated remaining time will be updated.
2. Hold down Start/Pause and turn the program selector to the right (position 3). Release Start/Pause button. Adjustment mode is now activated and the default volume for buzzer appears in the display.
Program selection table 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 (For laundry which is:) 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 The dryness level can be increased in 3 steps (i.e. the laundry is drier) by touching the Dry level button for certain programs. Default setting = 0 (No LED Symbol shown) Selectable values: 0, +1, +2, +3 After the dryness level for a program is set, it is retained until changed again.
Change spin speed Press the Time Dry or Finish in button to change the setting (allowable values are between 600 and 1800 in increments of 100). Quit adjustment mode Turn the program selector to Off position. The settings were saved. Cleaning and care USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 9 WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSION Never use solvents or highly flammable liquids for cleaning. 9 To clean the lint filter: 1. Switch off the dryer. Rotate the program selector to Off.
5. Remove fluff (run hand over filter). To clean the heat exchanger: 1. If the dryer is hot, run on Air Fluff/No Heat program to allow the dryer to cool down. 2. Residual water may escape, place an absorbent cloth under the maintenance flap. 3. Unlock the maintenance flap and open it completely. 6. Close the filter and re-insert it. 4. Turn both locking levers towards each other. 7. Close the door. 5. Pull out the heat exchanger cap.
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. 8. Remove all lint and fluff from the seals on the dryer and heat exchanger. 9. Allow the cap and the heat exchanger to dry fully. 10. First insert the heat exchanger, then the cap. 11. Turn back both locking levers. To clean the moisture sensors: 1. Open the door. 2.
Troubleshooting Introduction NOTICE: Before doing maintenance work or trying to fix a problem, rotate the program selector to Off. The program will not continue running when the power supply has been restored. Desired program must be selected again and start button pressed. 9 WARNING RISK OF INJURY TO SKIN The door, the drum and the laundry may be hot. 9 WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! EXPLOSION HAZARD Repairs or replacement of parts should be carried out by authorized technicians only.
Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Water is leaking out. Dryer is not leveled. Level the dryer. ~ Leveling the dryer; Page 15 Clean the heat exchanger seal. ~ Cleaning the heat exchanger; Page 29 Check entire length of drain hose for leaks; replace if necessary. Check that hose is clamped on hose barb at back of the dryer securely. Load the laundry. ~ Loading the laundry; Page 23 Use time program. ~ Program selection table; Page 26 Check the loaded laundry.
Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) One or more indicator lights are flashing. Lint filter or/and heat exchanger is dirty. Installation conditions are not adequate. Fault in program sequence or malfunction. Clean lint filter or/and heat exchanger (see solution of the problem(s) in this table above). Check the installation conditions. ~ Electrical Connections; Page 14 Switch off the dryer, allow it to cool down, switch back on and restart the program.
locale, surroundings, or environment; in any such event, if you request, Bosch would still pay for labor and parts and ship the parts to the nearest authorized service provider, but you would still be fully liable and responsible for any travel time or other special charges by the service company, assuming they agree to make the service call.
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