Bosch WTG86400GB User manual

en Installation and operating instructions
Tumble dryer
WTG86400GB

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Your new tumble dryer
You have opted for a tumble dryer
manufactured by Bosch.
Please take a few minutes to read and
become familiar with the advantages of
your tumble dryer.
To meet the high quality demands
required by Bosch, every tumble dryer
that leaves our factory is carefully
checked to ensure that it functions
correctly and is in perfect condition.
For more information on our products,
accessories, replacement parts and
services, see our website www.bosch-
home.com or contact our Customer
Service centres.
If the operating and installation
instructions describe different models,
any differences will be pointed out at the
relevant points in the text.
Read these operating and installation
instructions before operating the tumble
dryer.
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word indicates a possibly dangerous
situation. Not heeding the warning can
cause death or injuries.
Caution!
This signal word indicates a possibly
dangerous situation. Not heeding the
caution can cause property and/or
environmental damage.
Note/tip
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Contents en Installation and operating instructions
8Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
(Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .4
Electrical safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety for children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Appliance safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7Environmental protection . . . . . .7
Packaging/old appliance . . . . . . . . . . 7
Energy-saving tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
YThe main points in brief . . . . . . .8
*Getting to know
your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ZLaundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Sorting washing according to: . . . . . 12
/Programmes and buttons . . . . .13
Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1Operating the appliance . . . . . .16
Loading laundry
and switching on the dryer . . . . . . . . 16
Setting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Starting the programme . . . . . . . . . . 17
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing the programme
or adding laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cancelling the programme . . . . . . . . 17
Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing laundry
and switching off the dryer . . . . . . . . 17
Clean the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Emptying the condensate
container. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MSignal setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DCleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning the dryer
and the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cleaning the heat exchanger. . . . . . .21
Cleaning the moisture sensor . . . . . .22
3Faults and what to do
about them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
JAfter-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 25
[Consumption values . . . . . . . . . 26
Consumption values table . . . . . . . . .26
Most efficient programme
for cotton fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
JTechnical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5Installation and connection . . . 28
Scope of delivery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Installing and connecting
the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Optional accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Transport and frost protection . . . . . .29

en Intended use
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8Intended use
Intendeduse ■For private domestic use only.
■Only to dry and refresh fabrics that
have a care label specifying that
they are suitable for use in a dryer.
■The dryer can be operated by
children 8 years old and older, by
persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental abilities and by
persons with insufficient experience
or knowledge if they are supervised
or have been instructed in its use by
a responsible adult.
■Keep children under the age of
3 years old away from the dryer.
■This appliance is intended for use up
to a maximum height of
4000 metres above sea level.
■Do not let children carry out any
unsupervised cleaning or
maintenance work on the dryer.
■Keep pets away from the dryer.
(Safety instructions
Safetyinstructions Electrical safety
:Warning
Risk of death!
There is a risk of electric shock
as the dryer is operated with
electricity.
You should therefore observe
the following:
■Never touch or hold the
mains plug with wet hands.
■Only pull out the mains cable
directly at the plug and never
by the cable, as this could
damage it.
■Do not use extension cables,
multiple plugs or connectors.
■Only have the mains cable
replaced by our after-sales
service.

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Safety for children
:Warning
Risk of death or injury!
You should therefore observe
the following:
■Do not leave the dryer
unattended when children or
other people who cannot
assess the risks are nearby.
■Do not let children play with
the dryer.
■Children may become
entangled in packaging or
film if allowed to play with
them, or they may pull them
over their heads and
suffocate. Keep packaging,
packaging parts and film out
of the reach of children.
■Children may lock
themselves in the dryer.
Therefore, when an
appliance has reached the
end of its service life, unplug
it from the mains, cut through
the mains cable and destroy
the lock on the dryer door.
Appliance safety
:Warning
Risk of death!
■Do not use the dryer if
industrial chemicals have
been used to clean it.
■Laundry that has come into
contact with solvents, oil,
wax, wax remover, paint,
grease or stain remover may
ignite or cause an explosion
when drying is in progress.
Before drying, rinse the
laundry in hot water with
detergent.
■Coal dust or flour in the area
around the dryer may cause
an explosion.
■Only replace defective
components with genuine
spare parts.

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Caution!
Risk of material damage to the
dryer or fabrics
■Only use the dryer for drying
and freshening up fabrics at
home and for fabrics that
have been washed with
water and are suitable for
tumble-drying.
Any other use is not
considered intended use and
is prohibited.
■Foamed material or foam
rubber may become
deformed or melt during
drying. Do not dry any
laundry that contains foamed
material or rubber.
■Do not lean or sit on the
dryer door, as the dryer may
tip over.
■Loose cables or hoses may
cause you to trip. Avoid
tripping hazards.
■Light things, such as hair,
may be sucked into the air
inlet during operation; keep
these away from the dryer.
■The last phase of the drying
cycle takes place without any
heat (cooling cycle) to
ensure that the laundry
remains at a temperature
that will not damage it.
:Warning
Risk of burns!
The exterior of the appliance's
rear panel becomes very hot
during operation. Never touch
the hot surface of the
appliance's rear panel. Keep
children away from the
appliance.

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7Environmental
protection
Environmentalprotection Packaging/old appliance
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Dispose of packaging in an
environmentally-responsible manner.
This appliance is designated according
to European directive 2012/19/EC
which governs waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE).
The directive provides a framework for
the collection and recycling of old
appliances, which is valid across
the EU.
Energy-saving tips
■Spin the laundry before drying.
The drier the laundry, the shorter
the drying time will be, thus
consuming less energy.
■Load the dryer with the maximum
load.
Note: Do not exceed the maximum
load for the programs, as this
prolongs the drying time
and increases energy consumption.
■Ventilate the room and keep the air
inlet on the dryer free to ensure air
exchange.
■Clean the fluff filter after each drying
cycle. If the fluff filter is dirty,
the drying time is prolonged
and energy consumption is
increased.
■Energy saving mode: If the dryer is
not operated for a prolonged period,
it automatically switches off before
the program starts and when
the program has ended to save
energy. The display panel
and indicator lamps go off after
a few minutes and the Start button
flashes. To activate the lighting,
press any button, open or close
the dryer door or turn the program
selector.

en The main points in brief
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YThe main points in brief
Themainpointsinbrief
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Load the laundry and close
the door.
Switch on the dryer. Select a programme and,
if necessary, adjust
the programme default
settings.
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Select the start button A. Dry. Unload the laundry.
3@ @
Switch off the dryer. Empty the condensate
container.
Clean the fluff filter.

Getting to know your appliance en
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*Getting to know your appliance
Gettingtoknowyourappliance Dryer
(Condensate container
0Control and display panel
8Drum interior light (depending on the model)
@Dryer door
HAir inlet
PFluff filter
XHeat exchanger
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Control panel
Note: All buttons are sensitive and only need to be touched briefly.
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(Use the programme selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select
the programme.
0Programmes ~Page 13.
8Start button for starting or interrupting the programme ~Page 15.
@Buttons ~Page 15.
HDisplay panel with buttons ~Page 11.

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Display panel
Buttons in the display panel
For a detailed description of all buttons,
see ~Page 15 onwards.
Display panel
(Select the degree of dryness.
0Select the drying time.
8Select the Ready in time.
@Select Anti-Crease.
HSelect Low-Heat Drying.
PSwitch the signal on or off.
XSelect Start/Pause.
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”"Anti-Crease" selected.
–Fine adjustment of the dryness
level.
ñTime programme selected.
5"Ready in" time selected.
EChildproof lock selected.
0Spin speed selected.
sLow-Heat Drying selected.
CAudible signal active.
AStart or Pause selected.
3 h Programme delay in hours
when "Ready in" time is
selected.
1:27 Expected programme duration
in hours and minutes.
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Programme progress: Dry;
Iron Dry; Cupboard Dry; Anti-
Crease; End and Pause.
ðEmpties the condensate
container; ~Page 19.
éCleans the fluff filters;
~Page 18.
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ZLaundry
Laundry Preparing the laundry
:Warning
Risk of explosion or fire!
Remove any cigarette lighters
and matches from pockets.
Caution!
The dryer drum and fabrics may be
damaged.
Remove all objects from pockets
and take note of the following
information:
■Tie cloth belts, apron strings, etc.
together or use a laundry bag.
■Close zips, hooks and eyes, and do
up any buttons.
■To ensure a consistent drying result,
sort the laundry by fabric type
and drying programme.
■Remove any metal objects, such as
paper clips, from pockets.
■Knitted fabrics, such as T-shirts
and jerseys, often shrink slightly
the first time they are tumble-dried.
Use a gentle programme.
■Do not over-dry easy-care laundry.
This increases creasing of
the laundry.
■When washing laundry that is to be
tumble-dried afterwards, use
the correct amount of fabric softener
as specified in the manufacturer's
instructions.
Sorting washing according to:
cSuitable for tumble drying
aDry at normal temperature
`Dry at low temperature
bDo not tumble-dry
If you dry thin- and thick-layered fabrics
and fabrics with several layers together,
these will dry to differing degrees.
To achieve an even drying result, you
should therefore only dry laundry of
the same type of fabric and structure
together. If you feel that the laundry is
still too damp afterwards, you can select
a time programme for subsequent
drying ~Page 13.
Caution!
Risk of material damage to the dryer
or laundry.
Do not dry non-breathable fabrics, such
as rubber-coated laundry.

Programmes and buttons en
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/Programmes and buttons
Programmesandbuttons Programmes
Programme and fabrics Maximum load and programme
settings/info
Name of the programme
Which fabrics is the programme suitable for?
The maximum load is based on
the dry weight of the fabrics
Possible programme settings
Cotton Cupboard Dry Plus
Hard-wearing, heat-resistant fabrics that are made of more than one
layer of cotton or linen and do not dry readily.
8 kg
Cotton Cupboard Dry
Normal, hard-wearing and heat-resistant fabrics made of a single
layer of cotton or linen.
8 kg
Cotton Iron Dry
Normal, hard-wearing and heat-resistant fabrics made of a single
layer of cotton or linen that need to be damp after drying and are suit-
able for ironing or hanging up.
8 kg
Easy-Care Cupboard Dry Plus
Synthetic or blended fabrics that are made of more than one layer
and do not dry readily.
3.5 kg
Easy-Care Cupboard Dry
Normal synthetic or blended fabrics made of a single layer.
3.5 kg
Easy-Care Iron Dry
Normal synthetic or blended fabrics made of a single layer that need
to be damp after drying and are suitable for ironing or hanging up.
3.5 kg
Sportswear
Weatherproof and outdoor clothing with a membrane coating
and water-repellent fabrics.
1.5 kg
Allergy +
Hard-wearing towels made of cotton.
6 kg
Mixed Load
Mixed load consisting of cotton and synthetic fabrics.
3 kg

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Timed Programme warm
All types of fabric; time programme.
Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off
multi-layered, thick laundry.
Notes
■Only dry wool, sports shoes and soft toys with the basket for
woollens ~Page 29.
■In the time programme, the laundry's residual moisture is not
automatically detected. If the laundry is still too damp after
the drying programme, repeat the programme and, if required,
extend the programme length.
3 kg
You can adjust the programme
length using the button for
the drying time.
Timed Programme cold
All types of fabric. For freshening up or airing items of laundry
that have not been worn for long.
3 kg
You can adjust the programme
length using the button for
the drying time.
Shirts 15’
For optimum drying results, dry a maximum of 5 shirts at one time.
After drying, iron the laundry or hang it up and leave for a period
of time: Residual moisture is then distributed evenly.
1 kg
Super Quick 40’
Synthetics and light cottons.
2kg
Down Wear
Fabrics, pillows, bedspreads or eiderdowns filled with down.
Dry large items individually.
1.5 kg
Wool Finish
Fabrics made from wool or a wool blend that are suitable for tumble
drying.
3 kg

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Buttons
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Buttons Explanations and notes
Note: Not all buttons and their functions can be selected in all programmes.
Fine adjust If the laundry is too damp after drying, you can finely adjust the dryness levels
e.g. Cupboard Dry. The dryness level can be increased with the degree of dryness
in three stages, from –to •.
If you have adjusted the dryness level, the setting for all programmes with
a selectable dryness level is retained even after the dryer is switched off.
Time Dry 5Adjust the programme length for the time programmes. Between 20 minutes
and 3 hours, in 10-minute increments.
Finished in ñThe programme will end in 1-24 hrs. Set the "Ready in" time in increments of one
hour to delay the start of the programme. The required number of hours after
the programme ends is displayed in the display panel.
Crease Guard ”The drum moves the laundry at regular intervals for 60 or 120 minutes after drying,
in any programme, to prevent creasing.
Low Heat sReduced temperature for delicate fabrics, e.g. polyacrylic or elastane. Selecting
the button will extend the drying time.
Signal CA signal sounds after the programme has ended.
E3 sec.
(Childproof lock
3 sec.)
Press and hold the "Ready in" time button and the drying time button at the same
time for 3 seconds to activate or deactivate the childproof lock.
Start/Pause AStarts or pauses the programme.

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1Operating
the appliance
Operatingtheappliance Loading laundry and
switching on the dryer
Note: The dryer must be correctly
positioned and connected, ~Page 28.
1. Place the laundry in the drum.
2. Turn the programme selector to any
programme to switch the dryer on.
3. Close the dryer door.
Caution!
Possibility of material damage to the
dryer or laundry.
Take care not to trap any laundry in the
door.
Setting a programme
Note: If you have activated the
childproof lock, you must deactivate it
before you can set a programme, see
~Page 15.
1. Select the required programme;
detailed information on the
programmes can be found from
~Page 13 onwards.
2. Use the programme selector to set
the required programme. The default
programme settings for the selected
programme appear in the display
panel.
Note: Default programme settings
are standard settings that are
already defined when a programme
is selected. After selecting a
programme, you can see the default
programme settings in the display
panel.
3. If required, adjust the default
programme settings. You can find
detailed information on this from
~Page 13 onwards.

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Starting the programme
Press the Start button.
Note: If you want to lock the
programme to prevent it from being
inadvertently adjusted, you can select
the childproof lock, see ~Page 15.
Programme sequence
The programme status is displayed in
the display field.
Changing the programme or
adding laundry
You can remove or add laundry and
change or alter the programme at any
time during drying.
1. To pause the programme, open the
dryer door or press the Start button.
2. Add or remove laundry.
3. Select another programme or an
additional function, if required.
4. Close the dryer door.
5. Press the Start button.
Note: The programme duration in the
display panel is updated depending on
the load and residual moisture in the
laundry. The values displayed may
change after the programme is
changed or the load is adapted.
Cancelling the programme
The programme can be interrupted at
any time; to pause, open the dryer door
or press the Start button.
Caution!
Risk of fire. Laundry may catch fire.
If you cancel the programme, you must
remove the laundry items and spread
them out so that the heat can disperse.
Programme end
“Ÿš appears in the display panel.
Removing laundry and
switching off the dryer
1. Remove the laundry.
2. Turn the programme selector to the
"off" position.

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Clean the fluff filter
Note: During drying, fluff and hair from
the laundry is trapped by the fluff filter.
If the fluff filter is blocked or dirty, this
reduces the flow of air, which prevents
the dryer from achieving its maximum
performance. Clean fluff filters also
reduce energy consumption
and the drying time.
Clean the fluff filter after each drying
cycle:
1. Open the dryer door and remove
all fluff from the door.
2. Remove the fluff filter.
3. Remove the fluff from the recess in
the fluff filter.
Note: Ensure that no fluff falls into
the open shaft.
4. Open the fluff filter and remove
all the fluff.
5. Rinse away the fluff under running
water or clean the fluff filter in
the dishwasher.
6. Dry the fluff filter, close it and reinsert
the fluff filter.
Caution!
The dryer may be damaged.
Do not operate the dryer without a fluff
filter or if the fluff filter is defective.

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Emptying the condensate
container
Note: After each drying cycle, empty
the condensate container; otherwise
the next drying programme may be
cancelled as a result of the condensate
container being full.
1. Pull out the condensate container
horizontally.
2. Pour out the condensation water.
Caution!
Dirty condensation water may be
harmful to your health and cause
material damage.
Condensation water is not suitable
for drinking and may be
contaminated with fluff. Do not drink
the condensation water or reuse it.
3. Push in the condensate container
until you feel it lock back into place
in the dryer.

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MSignal setting
Signalsetting You can change the following settings:
■The spin speed that is used for
spinning your laundry before it is
dried,
■The volume of the audible signal at
the end of the programme,
■The volume of the audible button
signals.
You will need to activate the setting
mode in order to change these settings.
Activating setting mode
1. Switch the dryer on.
2. Select the "Cotton" programme in
position 1 and wait for five seconds.
Setting mode is now activated.
The symbols go out in the display panel
and the programme duration is
displayed.
1. Press and hold the Start button and,
at the same time, turn
the programme selector clockwise
to position 2.
2. The spin speed is shown in
the display.
3. Press the "Ready in" time button
or the drying time button to change
the spin speed.
4. Turn the programme selector
clockwise to position 3.
5. The volume of the audible signal at
the end of the programme is shown
in the display.
0 = off, 1 = quiet, 2 = medium,
3 = loud, 4 = very loud
6. Press the "Ready in" time button
or the drying time button to change
the volume.
7. Turn the programme selector
clockwise to position 4.
8. The volume for the audible button
signal is shown in the display.
0 = off, 1 = quiet, 2 = medium,
3 = loud, 4 = very loud
9. Press the "Ready in" time button
or the drying time button to change
the volume.
Exiting setting mode
Turn the programme selector to
the "Off" position once you have set
the required spin speed and
the volume. The settings have now
been saved.
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