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Troubleshooting

42

Fault

Cause and troubleshooting

The drying time is too
long.

2.

Clean the heat exchanger. 
→ 

"Cleaning the base unit", Page 36

3.

→ 

"Closing the base unit", Page 37

.

Water is leaking from
the appliance.

Appliance is not correctly aligned.

→ 

"Aligning the appliance", Page 16

The seal for the heat exchanger cover is dirty.

Clean the seal for the heat exchanger cover. 
→ 

"Cleaning the filter system on the base unit",

Page 30

Water drain hose is not connected correctly.

Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor-
rectly. 
→ 

"Connecting the water drain hose", Page 14

The lever for the heat exchanger cover is not closed
correctly.

Ensure that the lever for the heat exchanger cover
is closed correctly. 
→ 

"Closing the base unit", Page 37

The laundry is too
damp.

Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric.

Set a timed programme for the subsequent drying. 
→ 

"Programmes", Page 24

There has been a power cut.

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

The load is too large.

Observe the maximum load capacity of the 
→ 

"Programmes", Page 24

.

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 23

.

 Drying target not adjusted.

→ 

"Adjusting the dryness level", Page 23

.

Load too small.

Set a timed programme for the subsequent drying. 
→ 

"Programmes", Page 24

Moisture sensor dirty.

Summary of Contents for WTH85VH3

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Tumble dryer WTH85VH3 en User manual and installation instructions ...

Page 2: ...ce 17 5 2 Control panel 18 6 Display 19 7 Buttons 21 8 Dryness level 23 8 1 Changing the dryness level 23 8 2 Adjusting the dryness level 23 9 Programmes 24 9 1 Automatic programmes 24 9 2 Timed programmes 25 10 Accessories 26 11 Laundry 27 11 1 Preparing the laundry 27 12 Basic operation 27 12 1 Switching on the appliance 27 12 2 Setting a programme 27 12 3 Adjusting the programme settings 27 12 ...

Page 3: ... Moisture sensor 37 16 Troubleshooting 39 17 Transportation storage and disposal 44 17 1 Preparing the appliance for transportation 44 17 2 Disposing of old appliance 44 18 Customer Service 45 18 1 Product number E Nr and production number FD 45 19 Consumption values 46 20 Technical data 47 ...

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: ... Never connect the appliance to a 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...

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: ... you sit on or lean 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 Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on ...

Page 10: ...pliance WARNING Risk of injury The use of non original spare parts 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: ...g on appliance specifications 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...

Page 12: ...ving mode 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 accesso...

Page 13: ...material damage Tilt the appliance carefully Transport the appliance in an up right position If residual water in the appliance freezes this may cause damage to the appliance Do not install or operate this appli ance anywhere that is liable to ex perience frost or outdoors If the appliance is operated immedi ately after transportation the refriger ant contained in the appliance may result in damag...

Page 14: ... hose to drain away excess condens ation directly into the waste water system Notes Operate this appliance using the water drain hose provided If you connect the water drain hose Page 14 you do not have to regularly empty the condensation container Page 32 You can order this optional Accessories Page 26 from our customer service Connecting the water drain hose If you do not want to regularly empty...

Page 15: ... 2 Push the condensation hose into the holder 3 Push the water drain hose as far as it will go into the connecting piece 4 Insert the water drain hose into the hose guide Ensure that you do not bend the water drain hose 5 Connect the appliance to the water outlet Water outlet connection types Page 16 Tip To collect condensation in the condensation container again e g if you change where the applia...

Page 16: ...t let Drainage into a wash basin 1 2 Push the water drain hose fully through the and secure it using fixing material Secure the elbow at a height of no more than 100 cm Drainage into a gully Push the water drain hose fully through the and secure it using fixing material Secure the elbow to the gully 4 5 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce vibrations and noises align the appliance correctly T...

Page 17: ...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 35 3 Fluff filter Page 29 4 Door 5 Condensation container Page 32 6 Control panel Page 18 ...

Page 18: ...e 18 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 1 Programmes Page 24 2 Programme selector Page 27 3 Display Page 19 4 Buttons Page 21 ...

Page 19: ...dproof lock lights up The childproof lock is activ ated flashes The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated Deactivating the childproof lock Page 33 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 Dryness level ad justed The adjusted dryness level is activated Buttons Pag...

Page 20: ...filter system on the base unit Page 30 Hot Cooling process The laundry is cooled while the drum is rotating in order to avoid damage to the laundry The process can be cancelled by opening the door Note Do not change the programme Drying Programme status Dryness level Iron Dry Programme status Dryness level Cupboard Dry Programme status Anti crease Programme status Pause Programme status End End of...

Page 21: ...ck remains activated Childproof lock Page 33 Trockengrad 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 23 Knitterschutz Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate the crease reduction func tion Once the programme has ended the drum moves the laundry at regular interval...

Page 22: ...s Set the programme end The programme duration is already included in the set number of hours Once the programme has started the pro gramme duration is dis played Trockenzeit Multiple selection Set the programme dura tion for timed pro grammes Timed programmes Page 25 ...

Page 23: ...ry 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 24 8 2 Adjusting the dryness level If the laundry feels too damp after ...

Page 24: ... The laundry s care labels provide you with additional information about programme selection Programme Description Max load kg Baumwolle extratrocken schranktrocken bügeltrocken Dry hard wearing heat resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen 8 0 Pflegeleicht extratrocken schranktrocken bügeltrocken Dry items made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics 3 5 Schnell Mix Dry items made of cotton an...

Page 25: ...rogramme ends once this time has elapsed even if the laundry is 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 Timed program Description Max load kg Wolle finish Dry machine washable items made of wool or containing wool Note The laundry b...

Page 26: ...r WTZ20410 Connection kit with pull out worktop To save space stack the appliance 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 Filter mat Spare part to protect a...

Page 27: ...te items of laundry and shake them out or observe the programme description Spin the laundry before drying operation 12 Basic operation operation Note You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www bosch home com 12 1 Switching on the appli ance Requirement The appliance has been correctly installed and connec ted Insta...

Page 28: ... gramme starts Requirements The programme is set Setting a programme Page 27 The Ready in time is set and ac tivated Buttons Page 22 1 Press Start Nachlegen The activated Ready in time is paused 2 Press Fertig in repeatedly until the display indicates the desired Ready in time 3 Press Start Nachlegen The changed Ready in time is ac tivated 12 7 Adding laundry After the programme starts you can rem...

Page 29: ...shed or the display shows a notification while the appliance is in operation clean the fluff filter Note If you do not clean the appli ance as described the appliance s functionality may be impaired Requirements The display shows the following after drying End or during operation 1 Open the door 2 Remove the fluff from the door 3 Remove the two part fluff filter 4 Remove the fluff from the recess ...

Page 30: ... system on the base unit During drying fluff from the laundry is collected in the base unit s filter sys tem The filter system protects the ap pliance from fluff Cleaning the filter system on the base unit If the display shows a notification while the appliance is in operation clean the base unit s filter system Notes You can clean the filter regularly system even without the notifica tion being s...

Page 31: ...ft brush to clean the heat exchanger cover Make sure that you remove all dirt from the seal 5 Clean the filter mat thoroughly un der warm running water and squeeze it out by hand You can remove heavy soiling carefully using a vacuum cleaner Do not clean the filter mat using cleaning products 6 Push the filter mat onto the retain ers Ensure that the cleaned filter mat is not deformed damaged or in ...

Page 32: ...tainer If the drying programme has finished or the display shows a notification while the appliance is in operation empty the condensation container Requirements The display shows the following after drying End or during operation 1 Pull out the condensation con tainer keeping it level 2 Empty the condensation container Make sure that you insert the con densation container before operat ing the ap...

Page 33: ...ns 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 Requirement To deactivate the childproof lock the appliance must be switched on Press and hold the two 3 Sek buttons for approx 3 seconds a goes out in the display ...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...igital 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 withou...

Page 36: ... 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 35 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 37: ...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 38: ...en Cleaning and servicing 38 2 Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge ...

Page 39: ...2 Do not change the programme during the cooling process Note The cooling process takes up to 10 minutes You can continue to operate the appliance Humming noise Compressor active Not a fault normal operating noise The display goes out and Start Nachlegen flashes Energy saving mode is active Press any button a The symbol lights up again Fluff filter is soiled Cleaning the fluff filter Page 29 The b...

Page 40: ...ank filled 1 Emptying the condensation container Page 32 2 Inserting the condensation container Page 32 3 Starting the programme Page 28 Water drain hose is caught or jammed 1 Ensure that the water drain hose is not kinked or trapped 2 Route the water drain hose without kinks Water drain hose is not connected correctly Ensure that the water drain hose is connected cor rectly Connecting the water d...

Page 41: ... a fault no action required Pumping noise Condensation pump active Not a fault normal operating noise Buzzing noise Compressor ventilation active Not a fault normal operating noise The drying time is too long The base unit s filter is soiled Cleaning the filter system on the base unit Page 30 Fluff filter is soiled Cleaning the fluff filter Page 29 The ambient temperature is greater than 30 C Ensu...

Page 42: ...he lever for the heat exchanger cover is closed correctly Closing the base unit Page 37 The laundry is too damp Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric Set a timed programme for the subsequent drying Programmes Page 24 There has been a power cut Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other appliances are working The load is too large Observe the maximum load capacity of the Programmes P...

Page 43: ...laundry is too damp Cleaning the moisture sensor Page 37 The drying process is interrupted and the condensa tion tank has been filled 1 Emptying the condensation container Page 32 2 Inserting the condensation container Page 32 3 Starting the programme Page 28 ...

Page 44: ...n hose on the appliance against unintentional loosening Ensure that you do not bend the water drain hose 6 Empty the condensation container Page 32 7 Insert the condensation container Page 32 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...

Page 45: ...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 46: ... of dryness amount of laundry being loaded en 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 leve...

Page 47: ...h with door open 110 5 cm Weight 49 8 kg Maximum load 8 0 kg Mains voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Minimum in stallation protec tion 10A Nominal power 625 W Power consump tion Off mode 0 10 W Left on mode 0 75 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 address is linked to the ...

Page 48: ...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 9001741133 9001741133 020610 en BSH Hausgeräte GmbH Carl Wery Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY www bosch home...

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