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Tumble dryer WTG864B8SN en Installation and operating instructions...
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Caution! To meet the high quality demands required by Bosch, every tumble dryer This signal word indicates a possibly that leaves our factory is carefully dangerous situation. Not heeding the checked to ensure that it functions caution can cause property and/or correctly and is in perfect condition.
Intended use Intended use Safety instructions The following safety information This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to domestic use only.
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Keep packaging, plastic film ■ clean or maintain this and packing components away appliance unsupervised. from children. Keep children under 3 years ■ Warning and pets away from this Risk of poisoning! appliance. Detergents and care products Do not leave the appliance ■...
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Safety instructions The mains voltage on your must not come into contact with ■ power socket matches the any heat sources. rated voltage specified on Warning the appliance (identification Risk of fire/material damage/ plate). The connected loads damage to the appliance! and the required fuse The use of extension cords or protection are specified on...
Safety instructions Incorrectly placing (stacking) The appliance has sharp ■ ■ this appliance on top of a edges on which you could washing machine may result cut your hands. in injury, material damage Do not take hold of the and/or damage to the appliance by its sharp appliance.
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Safety instructions During the last part of the Warning ■ drying cycle, the laundry in Risk of explosions/fire! the drum is not heated If there is any residual ■ (cooling cycle). This is to material left in the fluff filter, ensure that it remains at a this may ignite when drying temperature at which it will...
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Safety instructions Warning Caution! Risk of injury! Material damage/damage to If you support your weight/sit the appliance ■ on the appliance door when If the amount of laundry in ■ it is open, the appliance may the appliance exceeds its tip over, which may result in maximum load capacity, it injury.
Safety instructions If you pour the wrong When removing the mains ■ ■ quantity of detergent or plug from the socket, always cleaning agent into the take hold of the plug itself appliance, this may result in and never the mains cable, material damage or damage otherwise this may damage to the appliance.
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Safety instructions Warning Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance! The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury, material damage or damage to the appliance. For safety reasons, use genuine spare parts and accessories only.
Environmental protection Energy-saving tips Environmental protection Spin the laundry before drying. ■ The drier the laundry, the shorter the drying time will be, thus Packaging/old appliance consuming less energy. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Load the dryer with the maximum ■...
Installation and connection You could cut your hands on the ■ Installation and sharp edges of the dryer. Do not hold the dryer by the sharp edges. connection Protruding parts on the dryer may ■ break off when it is lifted or pushed. Scope of delivery Do not move the dryer by holding on I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d c o n n e c t i o n...
Installation and connection Optional accessories Transport and frost protection Order optional accessories from To empty the condensate container: the after-sales service: Use the programme selector to select any programme. Washer-dryer stack connection set: ■ Press the Start button. To save space, the dryer can be Wait for 5 minutes.
The main points in brief The main points in brief T h e m a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Load the laundry and close Switch on the dryer. Select a programme and, the door.
Getting to know your appliance Getting to know your appliance Dryer G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r a p p l i a n c e ( Condensate container 0 Control and display panel 8 Drum interior light (depending on the model) @ Dryer door...
Getting to know your appliance Control panel All buttons are sensitive and only need to be touched briefly. Note: ( Use the programme selector to switch the dryer on and off and to select the programme. 0 Programmes ~ Page 20. 8 Start button for starting or interrupting the programme ~ Page 22.
Getting to know your appliance Display panel Display panel Buttons in the display panel "Anti-Crease" selected. ” Fine adjustment of the dryness – level. ( Select the degree of dryness. Time programme selected. 0 Select the drying time. "Ready in" time selected. 8 Select the Ready in time.
Laundry – Clean the moisture sensor Laundry regularly ~ Page 29. P reparing the laundry Sorting washing according to: L a u n d r y Warning c Suitable for tumble drying Risk of explosion/fire! a Dry at normal temperature Remove any cigarette lighters and ` Dry at low temperature matches from pockets.
Programmes and buttons Programmes and buttons Programmes P r o g r a m m e s a n d b u t t o n s Programme and fabrics Maximum load and programme settings/info Name of the programme The maximum load is based on the dry weight of the fabrics Which fabrics is the programme suitable for? Possible programme settings...
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Programmes and buttons Time program warm 5 3 kg All types of fabric; time programme. You can adjust the programme length using the button for Suitable for pre-dried or slightly damp laundry and for drying off the drying time. multi-layered, thick laundry. Notes Only dry wool, sports shoes and soft toys with the basket for ■...
Programmes and buttons Buttons Buttons Explanations and notes Not all buttons and their functions can be selected in all programmes. Note: If the laundry is too damp after drying, you can finely adjust the dryness level e.g. ó (Degree of dry- Cupboard Dry.
Operating the appliance Setting a programme Operating the appliance If you have activated the Note: childproof lock, you must deactivate it before you can set a programme, see Loading laundry and ~ Page 22. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e switching on the dryer Select the required programme;...
Operating the appliance Starting the programme Changing the programme or adding laundry Press the Start button. You can remove or add laundry and If you want to lock the Note: change or alter the programme at any programme to prevent it from being time during drying.
Operating the appliance Programme end Remove the fluff from the recess in the fluff filter. “Ÿš appears in the display panel. Removing laundry and switching off the dryer Remove the laundry. Turn the programme selector to the "off" position. Ensure that no fluff falls into Note: the open shaft.
Operating the appliance Emptying the condensate Pour out the condensation water. container After each drying cycle, empty Note: the condensate container; otherwise the next drying programme may be cancelled as a result of the condensate container being full. Pull out the condensate container horizontally.
Setting the signal and current The volume of the audible signal at Setting the signal and the end of the programme is shown in the display. current You can change the following settings: S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l a n d c u r r e n t The spin speed that is used for ■...
Cleaning Turn both locking levers towards Cleaning each other. C leaning the dryer and the C l e a n i n g control panel Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock as the dryer is operated with electricity. Remove the top cap from the heat Disconnect the dryer from the mains exchanger.
Cleaning First insert the heat exchanger, and Cleaning the moisture sensor then fit the heat exchanger's top cap in place. The dryer is equipped with a Note: Turn both locking levers back and stainless-steel moisture sensor. The close the maintenance flap until it moisture sensor measures how damp locks into place.
Faults and what to do about them Faults and what to do about them F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m Faults Cause/remedy ð...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/remedy Drying time too long? The fluff filter may be dirty and cause a longer drying time. Clean the fluff fil- ■ ter. If the air inlet on the dryer is blocked or not freely accessible, this may ■...
After-sales service After-sales service After-sales service A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e If you cannot rectify the fault yourself (faults, what to do?), please contact our after-sales service. We will always find an appropriate solution to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
Consumption values Consumption values Consumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s Spin speed used for spin- Programme Duration** Energy consumption** ning the laundry Cottons 8 kg 4 kg 8 kg 4 kg 10 / 16 A...
Technical data Technical data Dimensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a 85 x 60 x 60 cm Height x width x depth Weight: Approx. 45 kg Maximum load: 8 kg Condensate container: 4.6 l Connected voltage: 220 - 240 V Connected load:...
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0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY *9001118997*...