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Use and Care Manual, Installation Instructions Dryer WTG86401UC...
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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.
Additional information on products, accessories, replacement parts and services can be found at Check heating system ............16 www.bosch-home.com and in the online shop Preparing to transport the dryer - step by step ... 16 www.bosch-eshop.com Reversing the door - step by step ......... 17 Getting to know your appliance .........
Please take a moment to record the following basic the maintenance and care mentioned in this manual. If information about the purchase of your new Bosch dryer. you have a problem with your dryer, please consult This information will be helpful in the event you need to ~ Troubleshooting;...
Your dryer is intended for Only household use and in a non-commercial Installation by qualified installers. ▯ ▯ environment. Installation in accordance with all regulatory ▯ Household use only for drying washable textiles. requirements; if in doubt have the appliance installed ▯...
THE FOLLOWING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT ▯ use an extension cord or an adapter to connect the Bosch dryers are provided with an Use and Care ▯ dryer to the electrical power supply. Manual...
Environmentally friendly use of your dryer Sensor controlled auto cycles. ▯ Your new Bosch dryer is designed to use energy in a 17.7 lb (8 kg) large drum capacity (for regular cotton highly efficient way to help reduce operating costs, ▯...
Use optimum load Air inlet on the dryer ▯ ▯ Utilize the maximum amount of laundry for the Do not cover or allow any articles/items to restrict the appropriate cycle. However, do not exceed air inlet on the front of the dryer. recommended loads.
Minimum clearances Label Dimension U.S. Metric Inches Closet: Stacked E & F are minimum area size! Top Vent 63 sq. 404 sq. Bottom Vent 63 sq. 404 sq. Vent spacing is actual (not minimum dimensions) 73.6 Under counter (Preferred) Closet: Stand alone (shown) or Side by Side Front of the appliance fully open.
If front of the appliance is covered ventilation openings must be installed. Under counter (Less Desirable) E & F are minimum area sizes 63 sq.in. 404 sq. cm 63 sq.in. 404 sq. cm G & H actual spacing dimensions for min. open area sizes 3 in.
Before installing the dryer Parts provided with your dryer Unpacking the appliance Back side of the dryer 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.
Connect the outlet end of the drain hose to a Stacking kits standpipe or other drain inlet. Examples are shown The dryer can be stacked on a Bosch washer of the below. same dimensions to save space. Stacking kit without a shelf: WTZ20410...
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Fasten the dryer drain hose to the washer drain/elbow as shown in picture “A”. Secure with plastic ties supplied. CAUTION Do not over tighten plastic ties pinching or causing a restriction in the drain hose. Place drain hose assembly into standpipe as shown in picture “B”.
Electrical Connections WARNING Power Cord ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD The attached power cord is a standard 4-wire dryer cord To reduce the risk of electrical shock: and is UL approved and listed in the USA and Canada. It meets the following requirements: Only pull out the power cord by the plug end and ▯...
N). Integrated electrical receptacle B. Remove the green grounding screw PE (T20 torx). This appliance is equipped with a 208/240V 15A receptacle for use ONLY with Bosch washer. NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the screws into the dryer. CAUTION Do not use this receptacle to power any other device.
Check heating system To adjust the dryer feet: Install the dryer on a level and solid surface, preferably Check that the drum is empty. in a corner of a room. Close the dryer door. If the floor is uneven (or not level) adjust the dryer feet Switch the dryer to Cotton Extra Dry and then touch as required to level the dryer.
Reversing the door - step by step Remove screws from the hook insert and then remove it from the door. 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 ▯...
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Prepare the hinge insert and the hook insert to install Remove the door lock from the dryer. and then screw them following the instructions below. Install the door lock (1) and then door lock cover (2) at the opposite site of the door seal. Remove screws from the door lock cover and then remove it from the dryer.
Getting to know your appliance Control panel Program Selector Dry Level, Time Dry, Finish in Selectable Option Settings for customizing Pro- Selecting a program and switching on/off; grams as desired. turns in both directions. Indicator Symbol lights or desired time is displayed if setting is active.~ Default Program and Option settings;...
Operating Instructions 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 Control panel, display area, program selector 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 Air inlet Open the maintenance flap Close the maintenance flap Heat exchanger Check the dryer for visible damage. If damage found WARNING contact your dealer. BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR DRYER Wipe the inside of the drum with a damp cloth. Read and follow all installation and operating Check heating system.
Using the program selector to choose a Special programs drying cycle The programs Sanitize, Jeans, Anti Shrink, Super Quick 15, Towels, Bulky/Large Items and Heavy Duty NOTICE: If you have activated the childproof lock, you (depending on model) are made for special type fabric must deactivate it before you can set a program.
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. hair styling products, nail varnish remover, stain remover, cleaning solvent, etc.). Check lint filter. Place laundry in the empty drum.
Tip: The estimated remaining time will be updated. Cancel program Indicator of program sequence If required, you can cancel the selected program: Bosch dryers use an advanced control system with a Touch Start/Pause. moisture sensor continually monitoring the laundry’s Rotate the program selector to Off.
Hold down Start/Pause and turn the program selector Position 3 for buzzer volume ▯ to the right (position 3). Release Start/Pause button. 0 = off, 1 = soft, Adjustment mode is now activated and the default 2 = mid, 3 = loud, volume for buzzer appears in the display.
Program selection table Programs Max. Type of laundry (For laundry which is:) load up Standard programs full load Normal cotton and linen type load (bed linen, cotton clothes, etc.) Cotton Dry full load Terry bathrobes and terry bed linen (particularly thick or multi-ply) Cotton Extra Dry 1/2 load Trousers, dresses, skirts, shirts, blouses, leggings, sports clothing with synthetic- Perm P Damp...
Default Program and Option settings Finish in At the factory initial settings are pre-set for all cycles. You can change some program settings as follows. The program end (Finish in) time can be set in one hour increments to a maximum of 24 h (hours). Dry Level After selecting the desired drying program (at the dial) but before touching the Start button, touch the Finish in...
Change spin speed Quit adjustment mode Press the Time Dry or Finish in button to change the Turn the program selector to Off position. The settings setting (allowable values are between 600 and 1800 in were saved. increments of 100). Cleaning and care USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS To clean the lint filter:...
Remove fluff (run hand over filter). To clean the heat exchanger: If the dryer is hot, run on Air Fluff/No Heat program to allow the dryer to cool down. Residual water may escape, place an absorbent cloth under the maintenance flap. Unlock the maintenance flap and open it completely.
Rinse the heat exchanger and the cap on all sides with To clean the moisture sensors: a jet of water to completely remove all of the lint and Open the door. fluff. Remove all lint and fluff from the seals on the dryer The deposit on the sensors can easily be removed by and heat exchanger.
Troubleshooting Introduction Before calling customer service, check whether you can rectify the fault yourself by means of the following table. NOTICE: Before doing maintenance work or trying to fix If a fault cannot be rectified or a repair is required: a problem, rotate the program selector to Off.
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Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Water is leaking out. Dryer is not leveled. Level the dryer. ~ Leveling the dryer; Page 15 The heat exchanger seal is dirty. Clean the heat exchanger seal. ~ Cleaning the heat exchanger; Page 29 Drain hose is leaking. Check entire length of drain hose for leaks;...
Bosch to notify you in the unlikely event of a of Bosch at its sole option. All replaced and/or repaired safety notice or product recall.
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Bosch would still pay for labor and parts flooring, and for any alterations including without and ship the parts to the nearest authorized service limitation cabinetry, walls, floors, shelving, etc.);...