Bosch WTG865H4UC Use And Care Manual / Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Use and Care Manual, Installation Instructions Dryer WTG865H4UC...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Indicator of program sequence ........26 www.bosch-home.com/us (USA) or www.bosch- Selecting a different program ......... 26 home.ca (Canada) and in the online shop www.bosch- Cancel program ..............26 home.com/us/store Program end ..............26 Removing laundry/switching the appliance off ...
  • Page 4: Important Information

    Please take a moment to record the following basic Your dryer does not require any special care other than information about the purchase of your new Bosch dryer. the maintenance and care mentioned in this manual. If This information will be helpful in the event you need to...
  • Page 5: Your Dryer Is Intended For

    Your dryer is intended for Only household use and in a non-commercial ▯ Installation by qualified installers. Y o u r d r y e r i s i n t e n d e d f o r ▯ environment.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    THE FOLLOWING ▯ recommended by the clothing manufacturer. Bosch dryers are provided with a Use and Care Manual ▯ Do not operate the dryer if parts are missing or broken. with Installation Instructions. Read and understand all ▯...
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNINGS FOR CHILDREN AND PETS Do not allow children and pets 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 ▯...
  • Page 8: Introduction To Your New Dryer

    Thank you for choosing Bosch for your laundry Environmentally friendly use of your dryer appliance needs. Your new Bosch dryer is designed to use energy in a Please read and follow the use and care, important highly efficient way to help reduce operating costs, safety instructions and troubleshooting information contained in this manual.
  • Page 9: Dimensions And Clearances Required

    Dimensions and clearances required Installation for best performance Appliance dimensions D i m e n s i o n s a n d c l e a r a n c e s r e q u i r e d CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL THE DRYER: outdoors,...
  • Page 10: Minimum Clearances

    Closet: Stand alone (shown) or Side by Side Closet: Stacked Only with one of the Bosch required Stacking Kits (sold separately), can this Bosch Dryer be stacked on top of a Bosch Washer of the same dimensions to save space. CAUTION Use only the dryer stacking kit noted in this User ▯...
  • Page 11 Under counter (Preferred) Under counter (Less Desirable) Front of the appliance fully open. If front of the appliance is covered ventilation openings must be installed. No doors or coverings. E & F are minimum area sizes Minimum opening dimensions 63 sq.in. 404 sq.
  • Page 12: Installation Instructions

    Before installing the dryer Your dryer is supplied with a specific power ▯ adapter that is only to be used with the Bosch Unpacking the appliance Washers and Dryers having NEMA 6-15P cords. Any other use of this power adapter is prohibited.
  • Page 13: Waste Disposal

    Waste disposal Dryer drum contents Disposal of Packaging Materials A literature pack is shipped in the dryer drum. Be sure to After unpacking your new appliance dispose of the remove this item before using the dryer. protective packaging materials in an environmentally friendly way.
  • Page 14: Accessories For Your Appliance

    Examples are shown Stacking kits below. The dryer can be stacked on a Bosch washer of the same dimensions to save space. Only the below CAUTION Stacking kits must be used when stacking this dryer on a Bosch washer.
  • Page 15 Secure hose and/or elbow as shown below. Sink “D” Examples of connections: or floor “E”. Plumbing box or Standpipe connection: ▯ NOTICE: Examples shown are for reference only. Not all For most plumbing box installations (with adjacent fittings, connectors, nuts, brackets, ties, etc. are supplied washer) the plastic elbow supplied with the dryer will to accommodate every application.
  • Page 16: Electrical Connections

    Plug the adapter into the 4-prong receptacle (Line Do not modify the plug provided with the ▯ side) and then plug the Bosch Dryer and Washer appliance; if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper power cords into the adapter (Load side). See outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
  • Page 17: Leveling The Dryer

    Leveling the dryer WARNING Importance of leveling the dryer ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD It is important that your dryer is level and that all four To reduce the risk of electrical shock: dryer feet press with equal pressure against the floor. This will help assure the quietest, most vibration-free use Only pull out the power cord by the plug end and ▯...
  • Page 18: Check Heating System

    Check heating system Check that the drum is empty. Close the dryer door. Switch the dryer to the Time Dry program. Press the Start/Pause button. After 5-6 minutes press the Start/Pause button and open the door. If the interior of the dryer feels warm, the dryer has ▯...
  • Page 19: Getting To Know Your Appliance

    Getting to know your appliance Control panel 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 Programs Program Selector Center is pressed to power the appliance ON or OFF and dial turns in both directions to select a program.
  • Page 20: Display Area

    Display area Buttons Button Description Indicator Select Low Heat. Select Time Dry e.g. 0 ‹ …‹ Select Remote Start. Remote start and Home Connect® settings Select Start/Pause. starts or pauses the selected cycle; ▯ indicator lamp on (steady) - cycle running, can be paused (if Child lock is ▯...
  • Page 21 Other indicators Indicator Description Lit: Child lock activated Flashing: A change to the programs or options is not allowed because Child lock is activated. Flashing will stop after a few seconds. Clean lint filter or heat exchanger é Check drain indicator OFF: Wi-Fi is off.
  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s 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.
  • Page 23: Before Using The Dryer For The First Time

    Lint filter Air inlet Open the maintenance flap Close the maintenance flap Condenser Check the dryer for visible damage. If damage found WARNING contact your dealer. BEFORE USING YOUR DRYER Wipe the inside of the drum with a damp cloth. Read and follow all installation and operating Check heating system.
  • Page 24: Program Selection

    Program selection Time programs Time programs run at specific temperatures and are For optimum drying results your dryer offers several suitable for delicate items, individual or a few small items different types of programs to choose from. and for adding additional drying time if necessary. The Select the required drying program from the program Time programs are Hand Wash/Wool, Air Fluff, Time Dry, table according to the examples.
  • Page 25: Loading The Laundry

    Loading the laundry 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. nail varnish remover, stain remover, cleaning solvent, etc.). Check lint filter. Place laundry in the empty drum. Put each piece of laundry into machine separately.
  • Page 26: Indicator Of Program Sequence

    Indicator of program sequence Removing laundry/switching the appliance off Bosch dryers use an advanced control system which continually monitors the laundry’s remaining moisture. Open the door and remove the laundry. The current state of the process and status of the Press the center of the Program Selector.
  • Page 27: Home Connect

    Connect your appliance to the Home Connect app. home network. You can find information about the app on our Connecting to your home network automatically Home Connect website www.bosch-home.com/us (USA) or www.bosch-home.ca (Canada) Step 2.1 Home Connect services are not available in every Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu.
  • Page 28 Connecting to your home network manually Connecting to the Home Connect app If your appliance is connected to your home network, you Step 2.2 can connect it to the Home Connect app. Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu. ~ Calling up the Home Connect menu;...
  • Page 29: Activating/Deactivating Wi-Fi

    Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi Updating the software If your appliance is already connected to your home You can update the Home Connect software on your network, you can activate or deactivate Wi-Fi on your appliance. As soon as a new software update is appliance.
  • Page 30: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity BSH Home Appliances Group hereby declares that the appliance which features Home Connect® functionality is in accordance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following Directives. Wi-Fi® Module FCC/IC Statements Model: COM1 FCC ID: 2AHES-COMGEN1 IC: 21152-COMGEN1 The Home Connect module is a communication device designed to provide communication between appliances...
  • Page 31: Laundry

    Laundry Preparing the laundry When washing laundry to be tumble-dried, use the L a u n d r y ▯ correct amount of detergent and textile care NOTICE: Damage to the appliance/fabrics. products as specified in the manufacturer's Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) instructions.
  • Page 32: Program Selection Table

    Program selection table P r o g r a m s e l e c t i o n t a b l e Programs Max. load Type of laundry up to: full load Normal cotton and linen type load (bed linen, cotton clothes, terry bathrobes etc.) Cotton 1/2 load Terrycloth type laundry e.g.
  • Page 33: Optional Program Settings

    Optional program settings Low Heat Dryness Level O p t i o n a l p r o g r a m s e t t i n g s Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics, e.g. Select the dryness level that you require for the laundry polyacrylic, polyamide or elastane, with longer drying you need to dry.
  • Page 34: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings Child Lock 3 sec. Switching the automatic switch-off function on/off A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s You can secure the appliance against inadvertent If the appliance is not used for an extended period, it changing of the set functions.
  • Page 35: User-Maintenance Instructions

    USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the lint filter area U s e r - m a i n t e n a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n s Your appliance is designed to give you years of service. Observe the following instructions to maintain your WARNING appliance and keep it in top operating condition.
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Lint Filter

    Cleaning the lint filter Remove lint (run hand over filter). Dirty filters prolong the drying time and increases energy consumption. The filter should be cleaned before or after each drying process. indicator lights up during a drying program, clean é the filter immediately.
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Condenser

    Cleaning the Condenser Rinse the Condenser and the cap on all sides with a jet of water to completely remove all of the lint and The Condenser requires periodic cleaning fluff. (recommended once per month under normal drying conditions). The frequency of cleaning depends on the amount and type loads being dried.
  • Page 38: Cleaning The Moisture Sensors

    Cleaning the moisture sensors Replacing fuses in the Power Adapter - step-by-step The dryer is equipped with a stainless-steel moisture sensor. The moisture sensor measures how damp the Fuses are a required safety device intended to last for laundry is. the life of the product.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Introduction T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g NOTICE: Before doing maintenance work or trying to fix a problem, press the center of the program selector to switch off the appliance. If the power supply is interrupted during operation, the program will not continue when power is restored.
  • Page 40 Determing the Problem Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Dryer does not start. Power cord end not inserted at all Insert power cord end correctly. or not inserted correctly. Start/Pause indicator light does not flash. A fuse is blown or breaker is Replace fuse or reset breaker.
  • Page 41 Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Creasing. Laundry load exceeded. Do not exceed the maximum load for selected pro- gram. Remove items of laundry immediately after the Unsuitable program selected. end of the program, hang them up and pull into shape. Press the center of the Program Selector to switch off the appliance.
  • Page 42 Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Wi-Fi is switched off. To connect to your home network, switch on Wi-Fi. does not appear in ~ Home Connect®; Page 27 the display panel. Wi-Fi is switched on but a connec- Check whether your home network is available or try tion to the home network cannot be to connect to your home network again.
  • Page 43: Statement Of Limited Product Warranty

    Bosch at its sole best way for Bosch to notify you in the unlikely event of a option. All replaced and/or repaired parts shall assume safety notice or product recall.
  • Page 44 The warranty coverage described herein excludes all SETS OUT YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES WITH defects or damage that are not the direct fault of Bosch, RESPECT TO PRODUCT, WHETHER THE CLAIM ARISES including without limitation, one or more of the following: IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING STRICT LIABILITY, OR NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE.
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