Bosch WTG865H3UC Use And Care Manual / Installation Instructions

Bosch WTG865H3UC Use And Care Manual / Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Use and Care Manual, Installation Instructions Dryer WTG865H3UC...
  • Page 2 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 about your new dryer.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Troubleshooting ..........42 Loading the laundry ............29 STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY .. 45 Starting the program ............29 Bosch® Clothes Dryer ............. 45 Indicator of program sequence ........30 Selecting a different program ......... 30 Cancel program ..............30 Program end ..............
  • Page 4: Important Information

    Additional information on products, accessories, replacement parts and services can be found at www.bosch- home.com/us and in the online shop www.bosch-home.com/us/store Important information Purchase information I m p o r t a n t i n f o r m a t i o n Please take a moment to record the following basic information about the purchase of your new Bosch®...
  • Page 5: Customer Service

    When calling Customer Service, please be ready to provide the model number E-Nr. and FD number. This information will help provide the best support for your dryer. Additional information is available at our website: www.bosch-home.com/us...
  • Page 6: Your Dryer Is Intended For

    Your dryer is intended for Only household use and in a non-commercial ▯ Installation by qualified installers. Y o u r d r y e r i s i n t e n d e d f o r ▯ environment.
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT ▯ THE FOLLOWING use an extension cord or an adapter to connect the dryer to the electrical power supply. Bosch® dryers are provided with an Use and Care ▯ Manual with Installation Instructions.
  • Page 8 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 ▯...
  • Page 9: Introduction To Your New Dryer

    Environmentally friendly use of your dryer Please read and follow the use and care, important Your new Bosch® dryer is designed to use energy in a safety instructions and troubleshooting information contained in this manual. Please retain this manual for highly efficient way to help reduce operating costs, future reference.
  • Page 10: Dimensions And Clearances Required

    Dimensions and clearances required Installation for best performance Appliance dimensions D i m e n s i o n s a n d c l e a r a n c e s r e q u i r e d CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL THE DRYER: outdoors,...
  • Page 11: Minimum Clearances

    Minimum clearances Label Dimension U.S. Metric Inches Closet: Stacked E & F are minimum area size! Top Vent 63 sq. 404 sq. Bottom Vent 63 sq. 404 sq. Vent spacing is actual (not minimum dimensions) 73.6 Under counter (Preferred) Closet: Stand alone (shown) or Side by Side Front of the appliance fully open.
  • Page 12 Under counter (Less Desirable) If front of the appliance is covered ventilation openings must be installed. E & F are minimum area sizes 63 sq.in. 404 sq. cm 63 sq.in. 404 sq. cm G & H actual spacing dimensions for min. open area sizes 3 in.
  • Page 13: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS These installation instructions are intended for use by I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s qualified installers. In addition to these instructions, the Introduction installation must comply with: for the United States - National Electrical Code, ANSI/...
  • Page 14: Parts Provided With Your Dryer

    Parts provided with your dryer Dryer drum contents Back side of the dryer A literature pack is shipped in the dryer drum. Be sure to remove this item before using the dryer. power cord with plug drain hose connected to the dryer elbow to form the hose to fit the drain literature pack contents: User Manual and Product Registration...
  • Page 15: Accessories For Your Appliance

    WATER FLOWS BACK INTO THE APPLIANCE Stacking kits In all drain conditions, scenarios, or connections The dryer can be stacked on a Bosch® washer of the you must ensure: same dimensions to save space. The drain water from the hose is free flowing and Stacking kit without a shelf: WTZ20410UC ▯...
  • Page 16 Sink/Basin or Floor drain: Sink Drain Pipe: ▯ ▯ If using the elbow supplied on the hose re-position Attach and secure drain hose as shown below in elbow closer to the drain end of hose and fasten with picture “F”. the plastic ties as shown in picture “C”.
  • Page 17: Electrical Connections

    Electrical Connections WARNING Power Cord ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD The attached power cord is a standard 4-wire dryer cord To reduce the risk of electrical shock: and is UL approved and listed in the USA and Canada. It meets the following requirements: Only pull out the power cord by the plug end and ▯...
  • Page 18 Remove the 4-wire power cord (as supplied): Connecting a 3-wire power supply cord A. Remove the 3 Philips screws (2 labeled L and one labeled N). WARNING B. Remove the green grounding screw PE (T20 torx). ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD NOTICE: Be careful not to drop the screws into the To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, dryer.
  • Page 19: Leveling The Dryer

    Reinstall the appliance top cover as previously described in “2” above. Integrated electrical receptacle This appliance is equipped with a 208/240V 15A receptacle for use ONLY with Bosch® washer. CAUTION Do not use this receptacle to power any other device.
  • Page 20: Check Heating System

    Check heating system Reversing the door - step by step Check that the drum is empty. Tip: To reverse your dryer door side: Close the dryer door. Use only T20 (Torx) type screw driver to remove and ▯ reinstall door screws. Switch the dryer to the Cotton program and select Extra Dry dryness level.
  • Page 21 Remove screws from the hook insert and then remove Place the hook insert in position adjacent to the it from the door. handle slots/openings and the hinge insert in the opposite position as shown. Reinstall the original screws. Follow the instructions at images below to unlock the door ring from the door body.
  • Page 22 Install the door latch (1) and then door latch cover (2) on the opposite side of the door opening. Install the door and hinge assembly back on the dryer with the original screws. Confirm the door closes and latches in place. Plug in the dryer to operate it.
  • Page 23: Getting To Know Your Appliance

    Getting to know your appliance Control panel 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 Programs Program Selector Center is pressed to power the appliance ON or OFF and dial turns in both directions to select a program. Display Panel with Buttons...
  • Page 24: Display Area

    Display area Buttons Button Description Indicator Select Low Heat. Select Time Dry e.g. 0 ‹ …‹ Select Remote Start. Remote start and Home Connect™ settings Select Start/Pause. starts or pauses the selected cycle; ▯ indicator lamp on (steady) - cycle running, can be paused (if Child lock is ▯...
  • Page 25 Other indicators Indicator Description Lit: Child lock activated Flashing: A change to the programs or options is not allowed because Child lock is activated. Flashing will stop after a few seconds. Clean lint filter or heat exchanger é Check drain indicator OFF: Wi-Fi is off.
  • Page 26: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s 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.
  • Page 27: Before Using The Dryer For The First Time

    Lint filter Air inlet Open the maintenance flap Close the maintenance flap Heat exchanger Before using the dryer for the first time WARNING Read these operating instructions carefully. BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR DRYER Check that the supply voltage corresponds with the Read and follow all installation and operating voltage specifications on the rating plate on the dryer, instructions.
  • Page 28: Temporary Disconnection Of The Dryer

    Temporary disconnection of the dryer Special programs The programs Anti Shrink, Hand Wash/Wool, Bulky/ Operate your dryer only when you are at home. If you Large Items, Quick 40™, SuperQuick 15™ and Jeans are intend going on vacation or are not using your dryer for made for special type fabric loads.
  • Page 29: Loading The Laundry

    Loading the laundry Load the laundry WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSION Do not dry 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.). Check lint filter. Place laundry in the empty drum.
  • Page 30: Indicator Of Program Sequence

    Indicator of program sequence Removing laundry/switching the appliance off Bosch® dryers use an advanced control system which continually monitors the laundry’s remaining moisture. Open the door and remove the laundry. The current state of the process and status of the Press the center of the Program Selector.
  • Page 31: Home Connect

    Home Connect™ This appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can be remotely Connecting to the home network and the H o m e C o n n e c t ™ controlled using a mobile device. Home Connect app You can use the Home Connect app to do the following on your appliance from your mobile device: Connect your appliance to the home network automatically or manually (you only need to do this the...
  • Page 32 Connecting to your home network manually Connecting to the Home Connect app If your appliance is connected to your home network, you Step 2.2 can connect it to the Home Connect app. Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu. ~ Calling up the Home Connect menu;...
  • Page 33: Activating/Deactivating Wi-Fi

    Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi Press Start/Pause. Note: If you want to operate your appliance via the If your appliance is already connected to your home Home Connect app again, you will need to reconnect it network, you can activate or deactivate Wi-Fi on your to your home network and to the Home Connect app.
  • Page 34: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity BSH Home Appliances Group hereby declares that the appliance which features Home Connect functionality is in accordance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following Directives. Wi-Fi® Module FCC/IC Statements Model: COM1 FCC ID: 2AHES-COMGEN1 IC: 21152-COMGEN1 The Home Connect module is a communication device designed to provide communication between appliances...
  • Page 35: Laundry

    Laundry Preparing the laundry Some detergents and textile care products, starch or L a u n d r y ▯ softeners may contain chemicals that may become NOTICE: Damage to the appliance/fabrics. deposited on the moisture sensors negatively affecting Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) their function and the drying results.
  • Page 36: Program Selection Table

    Program selection table P r o g r a m s e l e c t i o n t a b l e Programs Max. load Type of laundry up to: full load Normal cotton and linen type load (bed linen, cotton clothes, terry bathrobes etc.) Cotton 1/2 load Terrycloth type laundry e.g.
  • Page 37: Optional Program Settings

    Optional program settings Low Heat Dryness Level O p t i o n a l p r o g r a m s e t t i n g s Reduced temperature for delicate fabrics, e.g. Select the dryness level that you require for the laundry polyacrylic, polyamide or elastane, with longer drying you need to dry.
  • Page 38: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings Child lock Switching the automatic switch-off function on/off A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s You can secure the appliance against inadvertent If the appliance is not used for an extended period, it changing of the set functions.
  • Page 39: User-Maintenance Instructions

    USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS USER-MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning the lint filter U s e r - m a i n t e n a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n s Your appliance is designed to give you years of service. A dirty filter extends the drying time and increases Observe the following instructions to maintain your energy consumption.
  • Page 40: Cleaning The Heat Exchanger

    Cleaning the heat exchanger Open the filter. The heat exchanger requires periodic cleaning (recommended once per month under normal drying conditions). The frequency of cleaning depends on the amount and type loads being dried. To clean the heat exchanger: If the dryer is hot, run on Air Fluff program to allow the dryer to cool down.
  • Page 41: Cleaning The Moisture Sensors

    Cleaning the moisture sensors Rinse the heat exchanger and the cap on all sides with a jet of water to completely remove all of the lint and The dryer is equipped with a stainless-steel moisture fluff. sensor. The moisture sensor measures how damp the laundry is.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Introduction T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g NOTICE: Before doing maintenance work or trying to fix a problem, press the center of the program selector to switch off the appliance. If the power supply is interrupted during operation, the program will not continue when power is restored.
  • Page 43 Determing the Problem Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Dryer does not start. Power cord end not inserted at all Insert power cord end correctly. or not inserted correctly. Start/Pause indicator light does not illumi- A fuse is blown or breaker is Replace fuse or reset breaker.
  • Page 44 Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Drying result is not sat- Warm laundry may feel more damp Remove items of laundry immediately after the end of isfactory (laundry feels than it really is. the program and press the center of the Program too damp).
  • Page 45: Statement Of Limited Product Warranty

    Bosch® to notify you in the unlikely event of not to be extended with respect to such parts. Bosch’s a safety notice or product recall.
  • Page 46 SETS OUT YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES WITH defects or damage that are not the direct fault of RESPECT TO PRODUCT, WHETHER THE CLAIM ARISES Bosch®, including without limitation, one or more of the IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING STRICT LIABILITY, following: OR NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE.
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