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Tumble dryer WTG86401TC en Installation and operating instructions...
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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.
Intended use Intended use Safety instructions Electrical safety For private domestic use only. ■ 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 Only to dry and refresh fabrics that ■...
Safety instructions Laundry that has come into Safety for children ■ contact with solvents, oil, Warning wax, wax remover, paint, Risk of death or injury! grease or stain remover may You should therefore observe ignite or cause an explosion the following: when drying is in progress.
Environmental protection Light things, such as hair, Environmental ■ may be sucked into the air protection inlet during operation; keep these away from the dryer. Packaging/old appliance The last phase of the drying E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n ■...
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.
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...
Getting to know your appliance Control panel All buttons are sensitive and only need to be touched briefly. Note: ( Use the program selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select the program. 0 Programm ~ Page 12. 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the program .
Getting to know your appliance Display panel Display panel Buttons in the display panel Fine adjustment of the dryness level. Time program selected. ( Dry Level, Time Dry, Finish in ñ Selectable Option Settings for "Ready in" time selected. customizing Programs are +60m Anti-crease selected.
Laundry Sorting laundry according to: Laundry c Suitable for tumble drying P reparing the laundry a Dry at normal temperature L a u n d r y ` Dry at low temperature Warning Risk of explosion or fire! b Do not tumble-dry Remove any cigarette lighters and If you dry thin- and thick-layered fabrics matches from pockets.
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...
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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:...
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 fol- lows. Fine adjust The dryeness level can be increased in 3 steps )i.e. the laundry is drier) by touching the Fine adjust button for certain programs.
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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.
Operating the appliance Use the program selector to set the Operating the required program. The default program settings for the selected appliance program appear in the display panel. Loading laundry and 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:...
Operating the appliance Press the Start button. Clean the fluff filter The program duration in the Note: During drying, fluff and hair from Note: display panel is updated depending on the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter. If the load and residual moisture in the the fluff filter is blocked or dirty, this laundry.
Operating the appliance Dry the fluff filter, close it and reinsert Pour out the condensation water. the fluff filter. Caution! The dryer may be damaged. Do not operate the dryer without a fluff Caution! filter or if the fluff filter is defective. Dirty condensation water may be harmful to your health and cause Emptying the condensate...
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 ■...
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.
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.
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...
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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 ■...
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.
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 Duration* Energy consumption* used for spinning the laundry Cotton 8 kg 4 kg 8 kg 4 kg 1400 rpm 129 min...
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:...
Installation and connection Caution! Installation and Risk of injury connection Due to the heavy weight of the dryer, ■ you may injure yourself if you lift it. Scope of delivery Do not lift the dryer on your own. 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 You could cut your hands on the ■...
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 and the surface to avoid scratching Proceed as follows to change the side or damaging the door.
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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.
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.
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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 *9001115786*...