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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.  

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.

Summary of Contents for WTG86400UC

Page 1: ...en us Use and Care Manual Installation Instructions Dryer WTG86400UC ...

Page 2: ...fident 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 ...

Page 3: ...e dryer 19 Using the program selector to choose a drying cycle 20 Program selection 20 Selecting program settings and additional options 20 Loading the laundry 21 Starting the program 21 Indicator of program sequence 22 Childproof lock 22 Selecting a different program 22 Cancel program 22 Program end 22 Removing laundry switching the appliance off 22 Signal 22 Laundry 23 Preparing the laundry 23 S...

Page 4: ...eshooting table you may be charged even if your dryer is still under warranty If problems persist and service becomes necessary contact your dealer installer or an authorized service center Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself Any work performed by unauthorized personnel may void the warranty If you are having a problem with your dryer and are not pleased with the service you have recei...

Page 5: ...eep documents for future use Importance and meaning of symbols Important safety information is contained in this manual and on the warning labels located on your dryer Standard symbols and headings are used to identify areas where you should take precautions to avoid injury or damage Please take a moment to become familiar with each of these symbols and what they mean before proceeding 9 WARNING T...

Page 6: ...e substance s even after washing which may smoke or catch fire by itself Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber may be labeled latex foam or similarly textured rubber like materials or equivalent Foam rubber materi...

Page 7: ...ence Troubleshooting Page 29 This dryer complies with UL 2158 Electric Clothes Dryers Standard features Sensor controlled auto cycles 15 4 lb 7 kg large drum capacity for regular cotton loads Large door opening 180 opening angle Quality tested Each dryer which leaves our factory has undergone a thorough performance test and is in full working condition Web Site Visit our web site at www bosch home...

Page 8: ...tain gas or other fuels on carpets The dryer should be installed in an open area with no restrictions to ambient air for the best drying results Space allowances to fully open the door should also be considered Do not operate the dryer at temperatures above 95 F 35 C or below 41 F 5 C Low temperatures affect the drying process and may prolong the drying times The installation surface floor must be...

Page 9: ...imension U S Inches Metric cm A Both Sides 0 6 1 5 B Top 6 3 16 C Rear 2 5 6 2 D Front 2 4 6 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 Minimum opening dimensions A 28 in 71 1 cm B 23 8 in 60 5 cm C 35 5 in 90 2 cm Label Dimension U S Inches Metric cm ...

Page 10: ...Install the clothes dryer according to the manufacturer s instructions and local codes 9 CAUTION Dryer is heavy Do not lift it by yourself use additional help and care when lifting and positioning If in doubt have the appliance installed by an authorized technican Take care to not damage the appliance Do not hold on to protruding parts e g door when lifting Do not push against the appliance door g...

Page 11: ...R CHILDREN Do not let children play with packaging and associated parts to avoid risk of choking or suffocation Disposal of Your Old Appliance Your old appliance can be recycled if it is no longer to be used Prior to disposing of your old appliance observe the following precautions to reduce safety risks 9 WARNING TO AVOID RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH DO THE FOLLOWING after unplugging the old appliance...

Page 12: ... the dryer 9 CAUTION Do not disconnect the drain hose from the sump pump connection at the bottom of the dryer NOTICE Do not reuse an old or different drain hose Only use the drain hose included with the dryer 6 Connect the outlet end of the drain hose to a standpipe or other drain inlet Examples are shown below 9 CAUTION APPLIANCE DAMAGE COULD OCCUR IF DRAIN WATER FLOWS BACK INTO THE APPLIANCE In...

Page 13: ... with the plastic ties as shown in picture C Secure hose and or elbow as shown below Sink D or floor E NOTICE Examples shown are for reference only Not all fittings connectors nuts brackets ties etc are supplied to accommodate every application Maximum height of drain is 39 in 100 cm Sink Drain Pipe Attach and secure drain hose as shown below in picture F Use a standard hose clamp which can be pur...

Page 14: ...e conductor power cord when the appliance is installed in a mobile home recreational vehicle in a new branch circuit installation or where the local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral 9 WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD To reduce the risk of electrical shock Only pull out the power cord by the plug end and never by the cord as this could damage it Never touch or hold the plug end or pow...

Page 15: ...rmed bent so they will align with the terminal block fastening locations screw holes 10 Reinstall the 2 terminal block screws Philips head at locations L as shown below 11 If the ground wire shown below from N to PE is not part of the 3 wire cord assembly you have it must be obtained purchased separately and it must be installed 12 Install the last terminal block screw Philips and 1 grounding scre...

Page 16: ...l four dryer feet should press equally against the floor This is just as important as the dryer being level to prevent vibration Check heating system 1 Check that the drum is empty 2 Close the dryer door 3 Switch the dryer to Cotton Extra Dry and then touch the Start Pause button 4 After 2 3 minutes touch the Start Pause button and open the door If the interior of the dryer feels warm the dryer ha...

Page 17: ...ng a program and switching on off turns in both directions 0 Wrinkle Block Low Heat Signal Additional option settings Indicator Symbol lights if setting is active Additional Program Option settings Page 25 H Display area for settings and information 8 Start Pause starts or pauses the selected cycle indicator lamp on steady cycle running can be paused indicator lamp blinking options can be changed ...

Page 18: ...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 8 Open the door Close the door ...

Page 19: ...ate on the dryer see top rear side of the dryer and or rating plate label inside of the dryer door Electrical Connections Page 14 3 Remove all objects from the drum 4 Check the dryer for visible damage If damage found contact your dealer 5 Wipe the inside of the drum with a damp cloth 6 Check heating system Check heating system Page 16 7 If the dryer does not work switch the dryer to Off Look in t...

Page 20: ...ness e g Cotton Dry or Cotton Extra Dry Regular Cotton Permanent Press Special programs The programs Sanitize Jeans Anti Shrink Super Quick 15 Towels Bulky Large Items and Heavy Duty depending on model are made for special type fabric loads Program selection table Page 24 Time programs Time programs run at specific temperatures Suitable for pre dried multi ply delicate textiles or individual small...

Page 21: ...ble in this manual Program selection table Page 24 Load the laundry 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 Program selection table Page 24 Sorting the laundry Page 23 Dry Level Page 25 Starting the program 1 Rotate program selector to the desi...

Page 22: ...ssary activate it again after starting the cycle Selecting a different program If you have inadvertently started the wrong program you can change this as follows 1 Touch Start Pause 2 Select another program 3 Touch Start Pause The new drying cycle starts from the beginning Cancel program If required you can cancel the selected program 1 Touch Start Pause 2 Rotate the program selector to Off Progra...

Page 23: ... of laundry or in a laundry bag Sorting the laundry Check the care labels on each laundry item prior to drying They provide valuable information as well as limitations about the temperature of drying process Choose an appropriate drying cycle Do not dry the following textiles in the dryer air tight textiles e g rubberized delicate fabrics silk synthetic curtains Drying tips To ensure a uniform dry...

Page 24: ...fabrics made of acrylic fibers or separate small items of laundry also for subsequent drying Time Dry Variable 1 3 load Pre dried multi layered sensitive fabrics made of acrylic fibers or separate small items of laundry also for subsequent drying Hand Wash Wool 1 3 load Wool fabrics suitable for washing used to refresh or fluff up wool articles but not dry completely remove fabrics after program e...

Page 25: ...in until the drying cycle begins at 2hr 30min then the cycle duration 2 30 is displayed and drying begins Total time approximately 8 hours Additional Program Option settings Wrinkle Block To prevent the laundry from creasing or wrinkling the dryer drum rotates at specific intervals following the drying process If the Wrinkle Block button is touched this function is set to 60 60m or 90 90m minutes ...

Page 26: ...soft cloth and soapy water only Wipe the drum door seal and inside of the door with a damp cloth only NOTICE Do not clean with a water jet Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately During drying water may occassionally accumulate between the window and the seal This does not affect the proper operation of your dryer Cleaning the lint filter A dirty filter extends the drying time and ...

Page 27: ...ormal drying conditions The frequency of cleaning depends on the amount and type loads being dried 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 4 Turn both locking levers towards each other 5 Pull ...

Page 28: ...nsors have to be cleaned because a fine layer of transparent buildup is deposited on the sensors To clean the moisture sensors 1 Open the door 2 The deposit on the sensors can easily be removed by wiping the sensors the two bars next to the lint filter with a cloth and a little white vinegar NOTICE Use white vinegar only Clean the moisture sensors once a month Cleaning the lint filter area Over ti...

Page 29: ...rming the Problem Problem Possible cause s Solution s Dryer does not start Start Pause indicator light does not illumi nate Power cord end not inserted at all or not inserted correctly Insert power cord end correctly A fuse is blown or breaker is tripped Replace fuse or reset breaker Start Pause button not touched Touch Start Pause button Door not closed properly Check if laundry is caught in the ...

Page 30: ...he program and turn the program selector to Off The selected program does not suit the load Use another drying program or in addition select the time program Program selection table Page 24 Dryness level is not adjusted Use Dry Level to adjust the dryness level Dry Level Page 25 Fine layer of limescale on the mois ture sensors Clean the moisture sensors Cleaning the moisture sensors Page 28 Progra...

Page 31: ...is cosmetic warrannty specifically excludes any display floor As Is or B stock appliances Repair Replace as Your Exclusive Remedy During this warranty period Bosch or one of its authorized service providers will repair your Product without charge to you subject to certain limitations stated herein if your Product proves to have been manufactured with a defect in materials or workmanship If reasona...

Page 32: ...ain wind sand floods fires mud slides freezing temperatures excessive moisture or extended exposure to humidity lightning power surges structural failures surrounding the appliance and acts of God In no event shall Bosch have any liability or responsibility whatsoever for damage to surrounding property including cabinery floors ceilings and other structures or objects around the Product Also exclu...

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