en-us Use and care manual Dryer WTB86201UC
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 with 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.
Table of contents enu-sUseandcrmanul Important information ................................................... 4 Purchase information ........................................................... 4 Customer service ................................................................. 4 Your dryer is intended for ............................................. 5 Importance and meaning of symbols .......................... 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 6 Introduction to your new dryer ...
Important information Purchase information Customer service Please take a moment to record the following basic information about the purchase of your new Bosch dryer. This information will be helpful in the event you need to contact Customer Service or would like to order accessories or replacement parts for your dryer. Your dryer does not require any special care other than the maintenance and care mentioned in this manual.
Your dryer is intended for ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ Only for household use and in a non-commercial environment. Household use only for drying washable textiles. The dryer can be operated by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, and by people with little experience or knowledge if they are supervised or were trained by a responsible person. Children may not do any laundry without supervision. Keep pets away from the dryer.
9 S N I Y T E F A S IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS T N A T R OD PA ME RI D N A WARNING When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons. When using laundry appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, including those in the following pages. Examine the appliance after unpacking it.
9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WARNINGS FOR CHILDREN ▯ Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children. ▯ Make sure to utilize all child lock/safety features of your appliance, and be sure to turn the appliance Off when not in use.
▯ ▯ Use optimum load! Utilize the maximum amount of laundry for the appropriate cycle. However, do not exceed loads. Clean filter! Clean the lint filter before or after each drying process. ~ Cleaning the lint filter; Page 27 ▯ ▯ Air inlet on the dryer! Do not cover or allow any articles/items to restrict the air inlet on the front of the dryer. Energy-saving mode! The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and Start/Pause flashes. To activate the display, press any button.
Closet: Stand alone (shown) or Side by Side Under counter (Preferred) $ & ( & % $ . ) Front of the appliance fully open. No doors or coverings. - ' Label Dimension U.S. Metric Inches 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 B C 23.8 in. 23.8 in. 33.5 in. 60.5 cm 60.
Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Introduction Read these installation instructions completely and carefully before starting to install your new dryer. The information contained can save you time and effort and will help to ensure optimum performance of your new dryer. Be sure to observe all warnings and cautions. 9 9 WARNING Unpacking the appliance 9 CAUTION Remove the appliance packaging carefully to prevent damage to the surfaces.
Parts provided with your dryer Back side of the dryer @ drain hose pack contents: (2) plastic ties for securing drain hose ▯ plastic connector ▯ summary of drain hose installation instructions H literature pack contents: ▯ User manual ▯ Warranty NOTICE: If any parts are missing please notify your dealer immediately. ▯ Accessories for your appliance Pedestal The dryer can be mounted on a special pedestal for easier loading and unloading.
6. Connect the outlet end of the drain hose to a standpipe or other drain inlet. Examples are shown below. & CAUTION ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ APPLIANCE DAMAGE COULD OCCUR IF DRAIN WATER FLOWS BACK INTO THE APPLIANCE In all drain conditions, scenarios, or connections you must ensure: The drain water from the hose is free flowing and not obstructed allowing adequate water flow. Drain opening is not sealed in any way and ventilated enough not to cause a back siphon.
▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ If installed in an upper floor of a multi-story building, the dryer should be installed on a drained floor to prevent water damage to lower floors in the event of a leak. Electrical Connections 9 Power Cord The attached power cord is a standard 4-wire dryer cord and is UL approved and listed in the USA and Canada.
terminal ends) come in contact with connection box enclosure. 1. Unplug the current power cord being used from the outlet/receptacle. 2. To disconnect and/or reconnect a new power cord you must remove the top cover of the appliance as shown below. A. Remove the two T20 torx head screws. B. Push the top cover toward the rear of the appliance and lift up. NOTICE: Use only open-end spade lugs. 9.
To adjust the dryer feet: 1. Install the dryer on a level and solid surface, preferably in a corner of a room. 2. If the floor is uneven (or not level) adjust the dryer feet as required to level the dryer. Do not place anything under the dryer feet to help level the dryer. 3. Extend the dryer feet no more than is necessary. The more the feet are extended, the more vibration the dryer will experience. Start with the dryer feet turned all the way in and adjust each foot as necessary. 4.
Reversing the door - step by step 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 or latch). 5. Remove screws from the hook insert and then remove it from the door. 1. Rotate the program selector to Off, pull out power supply plug and open the door fully. 6. Follow the instructions at images bellow to unlock the door ring. 2.
9. Prepare the hinge insert and the hook insert to install and then screw them following the instructions below. 12.Install the door lock (1.) and then door lock cover (2.) at the opposite site of the door seal. 13.Screw the door to the dryer. 10.Remove screws from the door lock cover and then remove it from the dryer. 14.You can now put in the power supply plug and close the door to start operating the dryer. 11.Remove the door lock from the dryer.
Getting to know your appliance Control panel ( Time Dry, Dry Level, Finished in Changing the program settings. Indicator lamp lights up if the setting is active. 0 Low Heat, Wrinkle Block, Signal Additional option settings. Indicator lamp lights up if the setting is active.
Display area ( Drying cycle status sequence H Time Dry 3 and Dry Level ó indicators 0 Childproof lock indicator P Indicator lamps for additional option settings: Low 8 Cleaning required indicator X Check drain indicator Heat, Wrinkle Block and Signal @ 4 Digit Display: ▯ ▯ Finished in time adjustable in 1h (h=hour) steps to 24h program duration 3:00 Laundry Preparing the laundry NOTICE: Damage to the appliance/fabrics Foreign objects (e.g.
▯ ▯ Do not dry woolens in the dryer. They may, however, be refreshed by using the Woolens program. Starched laundry is not always suitable for dryer. Starch leaves behind a coating that reduces the drying effect. ▯ ▯ When washing laundry that is to be tumble-dried afterwards, use the correct amount of fabric softener as specified in the manufacturer’s instructions. For pre-dried, multi-layered fabrics or small, individual items of laundry, use the Time program.
Program settings At the factory initial settings are pre-set for all cycles. You can change some program settings as follows. After setting the Dry Level for a program, it is also retained for other programs, until it is changed again. Time Dry Finished in Available only for Time programs, ~ Program selection table; Page 20 can be selected from minimum 20 minutes to maximum 3 hours, in 10-minute steps. Dry Level The dryness levels (e.g. Cotton Dry) can be increased in 3 levels.
Operating Instructions 9 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 # 3 + ( Control panel, display area, program selector 0 Drum with interior light (depending on model) The light up after the door is opened and after the program starts, and switches off automatically.
@ Lint filter H Air inlet P Open the maintenance flap Close the maintenance flap Heat exchanger 9 WARNING BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR DRYER Read and follow all installation and operating instructions. Check the machine. Never start a damaged machine! Contact your customer service! ~ Customer service; Page 4 Check to be sure your household electrical system voltage and the voltage specifications on the dryer rating plate correspond. Check to be sure the dryer drain hose is installed properly.
In the display area, the cycle duration for the selected program appears. Program selection For optimum drying results your dryer offers several program groups and additional options. Select the required drying program from the program table according to the examples ~ Program selection table; Page 20. Automatic programs There are automatic programs for different types of textiles (regular/cotton, permanent press). The program sequence of automatic programs is controlled by sensors.
Loading the laundry 9 Load the laundry WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSION Do not dry the 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.). 1. Check lint filter. 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.
If Check drain indicator lights up, check the drain hose and its connection. ~ Maintenance of drain hose; Page 29 3. If required, select Low Heat by pressing the button. ~ Additional options; Page 21 4. If required, select Wrinkle Block by pressing the button. ~ Additional options; Page 21 ▯ Tip: The estimated remaining time will be updated. Indicator of program sequence The dryer uses an electronic control system. A moisture sensor continuously checks the moisture in the laundry.
Cleaning and care WARNING 9 2. Open the door. RISK OF EXPLOSION Never use solvents or highly flammable liquids for cleaning. CAUTION 9 Incorrect cleaning may damage the dryer. Do not spray with a water jet. Do not use scouring agents or all-purpose cleaners. Do not use steam cleaners. 3. Pull out filter. Cleaning the housing and control panel Wipe the housing and fascia with a soft cloth and soapy water only. Wipe the drum, door seal and inside of the door with a damp cloth only.
6. Close the filter and re-insert it. 3. Unlock the maintanance flap and open it completely. 7. Close the door. 4. Turn both locking levers towards each other. NOTICE: The filter should be rinsed once a year under warm running water. 5. Pull out the heat exchanger cap. 6. Remove the heat exchanger. The filter must be dried thoroughly before being replaced. NOTICE: Do not damage the heat exchanger! Clean with warm water only.
8. Remove any fluff from the seals on the dryer and heat exchanger. 9. Allow the cap and the heat exchanger to dry fully. 10. First insert the heat exchanger, then the cap. 11. Turn back both locking levers. 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. 12. Close the maintanance flap until it locks into position.
Troubleshooting Introduction NOTICE: Before doing maintenance work or trying to rectify a problem by yourself, rotate the program selector to Off. The program will not continue running when the power supply has been restored. Desired program must be selected again and start button pressed. 9 WARNING RISK OF INJURY TO SKIN The door, the drum and the laundry may be hot. 9 WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! EXPLOSION HAZARD Repairs or replacement of parts should be carried out by authorized technicians only.
Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) The Check drain indicator light up. Water has not drained completely. Drain hose is blocked. Check drain hose. ~ Maintenance of drain hose; Page 29 Check drain hose connection conditions. Drain hose is leaking: is not screwed on the tight at both ends, or rubber not placed in hose. Dryer is not leveled. Check the drain hose, be sure that it is on the dryer securely with the clamp in place; may need to replace the drain hose if leaking continues. Level the dryer.
Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) One or more indicator lights are flashing. Lint filter or/and heat exchanger is dirty. Installation conditions are not fine. Clean lint filter or/and heat exchanger (see solution of the problem(s) in this table above). Check the installation conditions. ~ Electrical Connections; Page 13 Switch off the dryer, allow it to cool down, switch back on and restart the program. Remove laundry from the dryer immediately and spread out. This allows the heat to dissipate.
the nearest authorized service provider, but you would still be fully liable and responsible for any travel time or other special charges by the service company, assuming they agree to make the service call. Extended Limited Warranty: LENGTH OF EXTENDED LIMITED WARRANTY 2 year Limited Warranty from date of Purchase.
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