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16 Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot-
ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces-
sary costs.

WARNING

Risk of electric shock!

Incorrect repairs are dangerous.

Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist
staff.

Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.

If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified
person in order to prevent any risk.

Fault

Cause and troubleshooting

Humming noise.

Compressor active.

Not a fault – normal operating noise.

The display goes out
and  

  flashes.

Energy-saving mode is active

Press any button.

a

The symbol lights up again.

 

Fluff filter is soiled.

→ 

"Cleaning the fluff filter", Page 25

The base unit's filter is soiled.

→ 

"Cleaning the filter system on the base unit",

Page 27

The appliance is not
working.

The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in.

Connect the appliance to the power supply.

The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped.

Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

There has been a power cut.

Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other
appliances are working.

Creasing.

The load is too large.

Observe the maximum load capacity of the 
→ 

"Programmes", Page 21

.

The laundry lies in the drum for too long after drying.

1.

Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the
drying programme has finished.

2.

Spread the items of laundry for cooling.

Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric.

Summary of Contents for WTH830L5SN

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Tumble dryer WTH830L5SN en User manual and installation instructions ...

Page 2: ...l 16 6 Display 17 7 Buttons 19 8 Dryness level 20 8 1 Changing the dryness level 20 8 2 Adjusting the dryness level 20 9 Programmes 21 9 1 Automatic programmes 21 9 2 Timed programmes 22 10 Accessories 23 11 Laundry 24 11 1 Preparing the laundry 24 12 Basic operation 24 12 1 Switching on the appliance 24 12 2 Setting a programme 24 12 3 Loading laundry 24 12 4 Starting the programme 24 12 5 Changi...

Page 3: ...hooting 35 17 Transportation storage and disposal 39 17 1 Preparing the appliance for transportation 39 17 2 Disposing of old appliance 39 18 Customer Service 40 18 1 Product number E Nr and production number FD 40 19 Consumption values 41 20 Technical data 42 ...

Page 4: ...ds and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en vironment Up to an altitude of max 4000 m above sea level 1 3 Restriction on user group This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and or knowledge provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have und...

Page 5: ... circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the energy supplier When the appliance is installed the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible If free access is not possible an all pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent elec trical installation according to the installation regulations When installing the appliance check that the power cable is not trapped or da...

Page 6: ...different manufacturers and with varying depths and widths in a washer dryer stack Do not install a washer dryer stack on a platform the appli ances may tip over WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate Keep packaging material away from children Do not let children play with packaging material CAUTION Risk of injury ...

Page 7: ...ress of moisture can cause an electric shock Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity Do not use steam or high pressure cleaners hoses or sprays to clean the appliance WARNING Risk of harm to health Children can lock themselves in the appliance thereby putting their lives at risk Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct...

Page 8: ...t R290 in this appliance is environmentally friendly yet combustible and may ignite if it comes into contact with open flames or ignition sources Keep naked flames and ignition sources away from the appli ance WARNING Risk of explosion If there is any residual material left in the fluff filter this may ignite during the drying process Clean the fluff filter regularly Highly flammable objects such ...

Page 9: ...ean against the open door Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door Do not place any objects on the appliance door Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand in juries Wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside 1 6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING Risk of electric shock Incorrect repairs are dangerous Repairs to the appliance should only be...

Page 10: ...and non original accessories is dangerous Only use the manufacturer s original spare parts and original ac cessories WARNING Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solvents Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents ...

Page 11: ...s or if the fluff guard is incomplete or defective this may result in damage to the ap pliance Do not operate the appliance without a fluff guard or with a fluff guard that is incomplete or defect ive Foam and foam rubber may deform or melt during the drying process Do not dry laundry that contains foam or foam rubber Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the appli ance Do not us...

Page 12: ... ends when you use the appliance again e g if you open or close the door Energy saving mode ends when you use the appliance again 4 Installation and con nection 4 1 Unpacking the appliance ATTENTION Objects remaining in the drum that are not designed for operation with the appliance may cause material damage and damage to the appli ance Remove these objects along with all supplied accessories from...

Page 13: ...s If the appliance is operated immedi ately after transportation the refriger ant contained in the appliance may result in damage to the appliance Immediately after transporting the appliance leave it to rest for two hours before putting it into opera tion Installation loca tion Requirements On the floor Place the appli ance on a clean level and firm surface Align the appli ance Page 14 In a washe...

Page 14: ...he appliance correctly To align the appliance turn the ap pliance feet Check that the appli ance is level using a spirit level All appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground 4 5 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply 1 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance s power cable in a socket nearby The connection details of the appli ance can be found under Tech nical data Page 42 2 Check ...

Page 15: ...an find an overview of the parts of your appliance here 1 2 3 4 5 6 On certain models specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured 1 Ventilation opening 2 Maintenance flap on the base unit Page 31 3 Fluff filter Page 25 4 Door 5 Condensation container Page 28 6 Control panel Page 16 ...

Page 16: ... 16 5 2 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status 2 3 1 1 4 4 1 Programmes Page 21 2 Programme selector Page 24 3 Display Page 17 4 Buttons Page 19 ...

Page 17: ...he childproof lock is activ ated flashes The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated Deactivating the childproof lock Page 29 Start Pause Start cancel or pause Lights up The programme is running and can be cancelled or paused Flashes The programme can be star ted or continued 1 2 3 Dryness level ad justed The adjusted dryness level is activated Dryness level Page 20 Crease...

Page 18: ... Clean the fluff filter Page 25 Clean the filter system on the base unit Page 27 Drying Programme status Dryness level Iron Dry Programme status Dryness level Cupboard Dry Programme status Anti crease Programme status P Pause Programme status End End of pro gramme Programme status 1 Example ...

Page 19: ...oof lock remains activated Childproof lock Page 29 1 2 3 Adjust the dryness level If the laundry feels too damp after it has been dried to a particular dry ness level you can ad just the dryness level Adjusting the dryness level Page 20 Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate the crease reduction func tion Once the programme has ended the drum moves the laundry at regular intervals for 120 minu...

Page 20: ...undry is still a little damp after drying To prevent creasing after drying iron the laundry or hang it up 8 1 Changing the dryness level For some automatic programmes you can change the dryness level so that your laundry will be drier or more damp Set an automatic programme with the desired dryness level Automatic programmes Page 21 8 2 Adjusting the dryness level If the laundry feels too damp aft...

Page 21: ...with additional information about programme selection Programme Description Max load kg Cotton Cupboard Dry Extra Cupboard Dry Iron Dry Dry hard wearing heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen 7 0 Eco Dry hard wearing heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen Energy saving programme 7 0 Easy Care Cupboard Dry Extra Cupboard Dry Iron Dry Dry items made of synthetic materials or blended ...

Page 22: ... still not dry for example Timed programmes are suitable for drying individual items of laundry or thin fabrics Tip The laundry s care labels provide you with additional information about pro gramme selection Programme Description Max load kg Time Program Cold 30 Dry all types of fabric except for wool and silk For fluffing or airing clothing that has hardly been worn Also suitable for drying indi...

Page 23: ...nce on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the same manufacturer The pull out worktop makes it easier to load and unload the appli ance WTZ11400 Y distributor Connect the water drain hose of an additional ap pliance to the same si phon outlet 15000490 Water drain hose Drain away excess con densation directly into the waste water system without having to regu lar...

Page 24: ...n the laundry before drying operation 12 Basic operation operation 12 1 Switching on the appli ance Requirement The appliance has been correctly installed and connec ted Installation and connection Page 12 Turn the programme selector to a programme 12 2 Setting a programme 1 Turn the programme selector and set the required programme Programmes Page 21 2 If required adjust the programme settings 12...

Page 25: ... 3 Add or remove laundry 4 Close the door 5 Press 12 7 Cancelling the pro gramme 1 Press 2 Open the appliance door 3 Remove the laundry Unloading the laundry Page 25 12 8 Unloading the laundry 1 Open the door 2 Remove the laundry from the drum 12 9 Switching off the appli ance Turn the programme selector to Off 12 10 Fluff filter During drying fluff from the laundry is collected in the fluff filte...

Page 26: ...Remove the fluff from the recess Ensure that no fluff falls into the air channel 5 Disconnect the two part fluff filter 6 Open the two fluff filters 7 Remove the fluff 8 Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly under warm running water and then dry them off ...

Page 27: ...n the base unit s filter system Notes You can clean the filter regularly system even without the notifica tion being shown on the display It is not necessary to clean after each drying cycle If you do not clean the appliance as described the appliance s func tionality may be impaired Requirement The display shows the following during operation 1 Clean the fluff filter Page 25 2 Open the base unit ...

Page 28: ...er mat Page 23 as a spare part from customer service 7 Close the base unit Page 33 12 12 Condensation con tainer Condensation forms during drying which your appliance uses for auto matic cleaning By default the con densation is collected in the appli ance s condensation container Emptying the condensation container If the drying programme has finished or the display shows a notification while the ...

Page 29: ...13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls 13 1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two 3 sek buttons for approx 3 seconds a The display shows a The controls are locked a The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off and in the event of a power failure 13 2 Deactivating the child proof lock Re...

Page 30: ...0 off 1 quiet 2 me dium 3 loud 4 very loud Set the volume of the signal at the end of the programme Button signal 4 0 off 1 quiet 2 me dium 3 loud 4 very loud The volume of the audible signal emitted when the buttons are pressed Washing ma chine spin speed 2 Example 600 low 1800 high Set the spin speed of the washing machine The set value increases or decreases the displayed dura tion of the autom...

Page 31: ...digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www bosch home com 15 1 Tips on cleaning and care Wipe down the housing and the controls with nothing but water and a damp cloth This ensures the parts of the appli ance will remain clean and hy gienic Remove all de tergent residue spray residue or other residues immediately Fresh deposits are easier to re move witho...

Page 32: ... remove any visible dirt in the base unit CAUTION Risk of cutting Touching sharp edges on the heat exchanger may lead to cuts Do not touch the fins on the heat exchanger 1 Open the base unit Page 31 2 Use a soft brush to clean the heat exchanger cover Make sure that you remove all dirt from the seal 3 Carefully clean the fins on the heat exchanger with a vacuum cleaner and brush attachment Ensure ...

Page 33: ...mp the laundry is during the drying cycle The appli ance changes the duration of the automatic programme depending on the residual moisture in the laundry Cleaning the moisture sensor Over time residue from limescale detergents and care products can build up on the moisture sensor Clean the moisture sensor regularly ATTENTION Hard or rough objects may damage the moisture sensor Do not use hard or ...

Page 34: ...en Cleaning and servicing 34 2 Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge ...

Page 35: ...ng noise The display goes out and flashes Energy saving mode is active Press any button a The symbol lights up again Fluff filter is soiled Cleaning the fluff filter Page 25 The base unit s filter is soiled Cleaning the filter system on the base unit Page 27 The appliance is not working The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in Connect the appliance to the power supply The circuit breaker...

Page 36: ...without kinks Water drain hose is not connected correctly Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor rectly Water drain hose is blocked Rinse the water drain hose with tap water Foreign object is located in the base unit 1 Opening the base unit Page 31 2 Remove the foreign objects that are present 3 Closing the base unit Page 33 Condensation in the condensation tank even though the water dr...

Page 37: ...ure is lower than 30 C The ambient temperature is lower than 15 C Ensure that the ambient temperature is above 15 C Insufficient air circulation at the appliance s installation location Ventilate the appliance s installation location The appliance s ventilation opening is blocked Ensure that the ventilation opening of the appliance is kept clear Heat exchanger is soiled 1 Opening the base unit Pag...

Page 38: ... the maximum load capacity of the Programmes Page 21 After the end of the programme warm laundry feels damper than it actually is 1 Remove the laundry from the drum as soon as the drying programme has finished 2 Spread the items of laundry for cooling Unsuitable dryness level set Changing the dryness level Page 20 Drying target not adjusted Adjusting the dryness level Page 20 Load too small Set a ...

Page 39: ... against unintentional loosening Ensure that you do not bend the water drain hose 6 Empty the condensation container Page 28 7 Insert the condensation container Page 29 8 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from the power supply a The appliance is now ready to be transported 17 2 Disposing of old appli ance Valuable raw materials can be re used by recycling WARNING Risk of harm to health Childre...

Page 40: ...rea Note Under the terms of the manu facturer s warranty the use of Cus tomer Service is free of charge Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after sales service your retailer or on our website If you contact Customer Service you will require the product number E Nr and the production number FD of your appliance The contact details ...

Page 41: ... vironmental conditions and the activ ation of additional functions The expected programme dura tion Ready in time that is shown on the appliance display when selecting the programme is based on the spin speed in the washing machine of 1000 rpm when the appliance is de livered Programme Final mois ture level Load kg Spin speed rpm Initial mois ture level Pro gramm e dura tion h min Energy con sump...

Page 42: ...sed 65 1 cm Appliance depth with door open 108 3 cm Weight 46 4 kg Maximum load 7 0 kg Mains voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Minimum in stallation protec tion 10A Nominal power 600 W Power consump tion Off mode 0 10 W Left on mode 0 50 W Ambient temper ature Minimum 5 C Maximum 35 C Length of the power cord 145 cm You can find more information about your model online at https eprel ec europa eu 1 This web...

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Page 44: ...ng for help You ll find it here Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you www bosch home com service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct ory 9001760744 9001760744 020907 en BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY www bosch home...

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