Bosch WTG8640XME Instruction manual

Tumble dryer

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Your new tumble dryer

You have opted for a tumble dryer manufactured by Bosch.
Please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the advantages of your tumble dryer.
To meet the high quality demands required by Bosch, every tumble dryer that leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
For more information on our products, accessories, replacement parts and services, see our website www.bosch­home.com or contact our Customer Service centres.
If the operating and installation instructions describe different models, any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text.
Read these operating and installation instructions before operating the tumble dryer.

Display rules

: Warning!

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries.

Caution!

This signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not heeding the caution can cause property and/or environmental damage.

Note/tip

Information about the optimum use of the appliance/any other useful information.

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Contents
en Installation and operating instructions
8 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .4
Children/people/pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cleaning/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7 Environmental protection . . . . .12
Packaging/old appliance . . . . . . . . . 12
Energy-saving tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Installation and connection . . .13
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Installing and connecting
the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Transport and frost protection . . . . . 14
Y The main points in brief . . . . . .15
* Getting to know
your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1 Operating the appliance . . . . . .23
Loading laundry and
switching on the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Setting a programme. . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Starting the programme . . . . . . . . . .23
Programme sequence . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Changing the programme
or adding laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Cancelling the programme . . . . . . . .24
Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Removing laundry and
switching off the dryer . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Clean the fluff filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Emptying the condensate
container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
M Setting the signal
and current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
D Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cleaning the dryer and
the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Cleaning the heat exchanger. . . . . . .28
Cleaning the moisture sensor . . . . . .30
3 Faults and what to
do about them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Z Laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Preparing the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sorting washing according to: . . . . . 19
/ Programmes and buttons . . . . .20
Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
J After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 33
[ Consumption values. . . . . . . . . 34
J Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
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8 Intended use

Intended use

This appliance is intended for private
domestic use only.
Do not install or operate this
appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and/or outdoor conditions. There is a risk that the appliance will be damaged if residual water in it freezes. If hoses freeze up, they may crack/burst.
This appliance must only be used for
drying and freshening up domestic laundry, consisting of items that have been washed with water and are suitable for tumble drying (see label on item). Using the appliance for any other purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden.
This appliance is intended for use up
to a maximum height of 4000 metres above sea level.
Before you switch on the appliance:
Check that there is no visible damage to the appliance. Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged. Should you have any problems, please contact your specialist dealer or our customer service.
Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other information provided with this appliance.
Retain the documents for subsequent use or for subsequent owners.

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Safety instructions

The following safety information and warnings are provided to protect you from injury and to prevent material damage to your surroundings.
It is nevertheless important to take the necessary precautions and to proceed with care when installing, maintaining, cleaning and operating the appliance.

Children/people/pets

:Warning
Risk of death!
Children and other people who are unable to assess the risks involved when using the appliance may injure themselves or may find themselves in life-threatening situations. Therefore please note:
The appliance may be used
by children over the age of 8 years and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge as long as they are supervised or have received instruction on how to use the appliance safely and they have understood the potential risks of using the appliance.
Children must not play with
this appliance.
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Do not allow children to
clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised.
Keep children under 3 years
and pets away from this appliance.
Do not leave the appliance
unattended when children or other people who are unable to assess the risks are in the vicinity.
:Warning
Risk of death!
Children may lock themselves inside appliances and find themselves in a life-threatening situation.
Do not position the
appliance behind a door, as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening completely.
Once an appliance has
reached the end of its life, pull the mains plug from the socket before severing the mains cable, and then destroy the lock on the appliance door.
:Warning
Risk of suffocation!
If allowed to play with the packaging/plastic film or packing components, children may become caught in these or pull them over their heads and suffocate. Keep packaging, plastic film and packing components away from children.
:Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if consumed. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
:Warning
Eye/skin irritation!
Contact with detergents or care products may cause eye/skin irritation. Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if they/it come(s) into contact with detergents or care products. Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
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Installation

:Warning
Risk of electric shock/fire/ material damage/damage to the appliance!
If the appliance is not installed properly, this may lead to a dangerous situation. Ensure the following:
The mains voltage on your
power socket must match the rated voltage specified on the appliance (identification plate). The connected loads and the required fuse protection are specified on the identification plate.
The appliance must not be
supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
The mains plug and the
protective contact socket must match and the earthing system must be correctly installed.
The installation must have an
adequate cross section.
The mains plug must be
freely accessible at all times. If this is not possible, in order to comply with the relevant safety regulations, a switch (all pole disconnection) must be built into the permanent installation in accordance with electrical installation regulations.
If using a residual current
circuit breaker, only use one that bears the following mark: z. The presence of this mark is the only way to be sure that it fulfils all the applicable regulations.
:Warning
Risk of electric shock/fire/ material damage/damage to the appliance!
If the appliance's mains cable is altered or damaged, this may result in electric shock, short circuiting or fire due to overheating. The mains cable must not be kinked, crushed or altered, and must not come into contact with any heat sources.
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:Warning
Risk of fire/material damage/ damage to the appliance!
The use of extension cords or power strips may result in fire due to overheating or short circuiting. Connect the appliance directly to an earthed socket that has been correctly installed. Do not use extension cords, power strips or multi-way couplers.
:Warning
Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance!
The appliance may vibrate or
move when in operation, potentially resulting in injury or material damage. Place the appliance on a clean, even, solid surface and, using a spirit level to guide you, level it with the screw-in feet.
Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance!
Incorrectly placing (stacking)
this appliance on top of a washing machine may result in injury, material damage and/or damage to the appliance. If this appliance is to be placed on top of a washing machine, the washing machine must be of at least the same depth and width as the appliance, and it must be secured in place with the appropriate connection set if available. ~ Page 14 The appliance MUST be secured with this connection set. Stacking the appliance in any other way is forbidden.
Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance!
If you take hold of any of the
appliance's protruding parts (e.g. the appliance door) in order to lift or move it, these parts may break off and cause injury. Do not take hold of any of the appliance's protruding parts in order to move the appliance.
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:Warning
Risk of injury!
The appliance is very heavy.
Lifting it may result in injury. Do not lift the appliance on your own.
Risk of injury!
The appliance has sharp
edges on which you could cut your hands. Do not take hold of the appliance by its sharp edges. Wear protective gloves to lift it.
Risk of injury!
If the hoses and mains
cables are not correctly routed, they may constitute a tripping hazard, which may result in injury. Route hoses and cables such that they do not constitute a tripping hazard.

Operation

:Warning
Risk of explosions/fire!
Laundry that has come into contact with solvents, oil, wax, wax remover, paint, grease or stain remover may ignite when dried in the machine, or even cause the appliance to explode. Therefore please note:
Do not use the appliance if
industrial chemicals have been used to clean the laundry.
:Warning
Risk of explosions/fire!
If there is any residual
material left in the fluff filter, this may ignite when drying is in progress, or even cause the appliance to catch fire or explode. Clean the fluff filter regularly.
Risk of explosions/fire!
Certain objects may ignite
when drying is in progress, or even cause the appliance to catch fire or explode. Remove any lighters or matches from pockets on items of clothing.
Risk of explosions/fire!
If there is coal dust or flour in
the air around the appliance, this may cause an explosion. Make sure that the area around the appliance is kept clean when it is in operation.
Rinse the laundry thoroughly
with warm water and detergent before drying it in the machine.
Do not place laundry in this
appliance to be dried if the laundry has not been washed first.
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:Warning
Risk of fire/material damage/ damage to the appliance!
If a program is terminated before the drying cycle has finished, this prevents the laundry from cooling down sufficiently and may cause the laundry to ignite, or may result in material damage or damage to the appliance.
During the last part of the
drying cycle, the laundry in the drum is not heated (cooling cycle). This is to ensure that it remains at a temperature at which it will not be damaged.
Do not switch off the
appliance before the drying cycle has finished unless you remove all items of laundry from the drum immediately and spread them out (to dissipate the heat).
:Warning
Risk of poisoning/material damage!
Condensation water is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with lint. Contaminated condensation water may be hazardous to health and may cause material damage. Do not drink or reuse.
:Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. cleaning solvent. Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
:Warning
Risk of injury!
If you support your weight/sit
on the appliance door when it is open, the appliance may tip over, which may result in injury. Do not support your weight on the appliance door when it is open.
Risk of injury!
If you climb onto the
appliance, the worktop may break, which may result in injury. Do not climb onto the appliance.
Risk of injury!
If you reach into the drum
while it is still rotating, you risk injuring your hands. Wait until the drum has stopped rotating.
:Warning
Risk of burns!
The exterior of the appliance's rear panel becomes very hot during operation. Never touch the surface of the appliance's rear panel when it is hot, and keep children away.
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Caution! Material damage/damage to
the appliance
If the amount of laundry in
the appliance exceeds its maximum load capacity, it may not be able to operate properly, or this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance. Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of dry laundry. Make sure you comply with the maximum load capacities specified for each of the programs. ~ Page 20
Material damage/damage to the appliance
If you operate the appliance
without a fluff catcher (e.g. fluff filter, fluff depot, depending on appliance specifications), or if the fluff catcher is incomplete or defective, this may result in damage to the appliance. Do not operate the appliance without a fluff catcher, or with a fluff catcher that is incomplete or defective.
Material damage/damage to the appliance
Light objects such as hair
and lint may be sucked into the air inlet when the appliance is in operation. Keep these away from the appliance.
Material damage/damage to the appliance
Foam and foam rubber may
deform or melt if dried in the appliance. Do not dry laundry items that contain foam or foam rubber in the appliance.
Material damage/damage to the appliance
If you pour the wrong
quantity of detergent or cleaning agent into the appliance, this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance. Use detergents/care products/cleaning agents and softeners in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
Material damage/damage to the appliance
If the appliance overheats, it
may not be able to operate properly, or this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance. Make sure that the appliance's air inlet is never obstructed when the appliance is in operation, and that the area around the appliance is adequately ventilated.

Cleaning/Maintenance

:Warning
Risk of death!
The appliance is powered by electricity. There is a risk of electric shock if you come into contact with live components. Therefore please note:
Switch off the appliance.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply (pull out the plug).
Never take hold of the mains
plug with wet hands.
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When removing the mains
plug from the socket, always take hold of the plug itself and never the mains cable, otherwise this may damage the mains cable.
Do not make any technical
modifications to the appliance or its features.
Repairs and any other work
on the appliance must only be conducted by our customer service or by an electrician. The same applies for replacing the mains cable (when necessary).
Spare mains cables can be
ordered from our customer service.
:Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. cleaning solvent. Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
:Warning
Risk of electric shock/material damage/damage to the appliance!
If moisture penetrates the appliance, this may cause it to short circuit. Do not use a pressure washer, steam cleaner, hose or spray gun to clean your appliance.
: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.
Caution! Material damage/damage to
the appliance
Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance. Therefore please note:
Do not allow these agents to
come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance.
Clean the appliance with
nothing but water and a soft, damp cloth.
Remove any detergent,
spray or other residues immediately.
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