Bosch WTH83028SG User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Tumble dryer WTH83028SG [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 9 Programmes ......  23 1.1 General information.... 4 9.1 Automatic programmes...  23 1.2 Intended use...... 4 9.2 Timed programmes .... 25 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories......  26 1.4 Safe installation ......
  • Page 3 15.2 Base unit .......  34 15.3 Moisture sensor.....  36 16 Troubleshooting......  38 17 Transportation, storage and disposal ........  42 17.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation ...... 42 17.2 Disposing of old appliance ...  42 18 Customer Service....  43 18.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD)..
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing. ▶...
  • Page 6 en Safety ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts. ▶ Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance. ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! If there is coal dust or flour in the air around the appliance, this may cause an explosion. ▶ Keep the area around the appliance clean during operation. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinking and may be contaminated with fluff.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en ▶ Rinse the laundry thoroughly with warm water and detergent be- fore drying it in the machine. ▶ Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have been used to clean the laundry beforehand. WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! If drying is interrupted early, the laundry is not cooled sufficiently and may ignite.
  • Page 10 en Safety 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.
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Foam and foam rubber may deform 2 Preventing material or melt during the drying process. Do not dry laundry that contains damage ▶ foam or foam rubber. Unsuitable cleaning products may ATTENTION! damage the surfaces of the appli- The functionality of the appliance ance.
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection Spin the laundry in the washing ma- 4 Installation and con- chine before drying. nection a Damper laundry extends the pro- gramme duration and increases energy consumption. 4.1 Unpacking the appliance Observe the programme's maximum ATTENTION! load capacity. Objects remaining in the drum that → "Programmes", Page 23 are not designed for operation with a If the maximum load is exceeded,...
  • Page 13: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    Installation and connection en Replace the accessories in ques- If the appliance is operated immedi- ▶ tion before operating the appli- ately after transportation, the refriger- ance. ant contained in the appliance may → "Accessories", Page 26 result in damage to the appliance. Immediately after transporting the ▶...
  • Page 14: Water Drain Hose

    en Installation and connection hose to drain away excess condens- Installation loca- Requirements ation directly into the waste water tion system. In a washer-dryer Only use the ori- Notes stack ginal connection ¡ Operate this appliance using the set from the water drain hose provided.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Pull out the condensation hose Push the water drain hose as far from the connecting piece. as it will go into the connecting piece. The condensation hose is connec- ted to the connecting piece at the Insert the water drain hose into the factory.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Water outlet connection types Secure the elbow to the gully. ATTENTION! In the event of a blocked or covered outlet, accumulated wastewater can flow back into the appliance. Before operating the appliance, en- ▶ 4.5 Aligning the appliance sure that the wastewater drains away quickly and eliminate any In order to reduce vibrations and...
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. Ventilation opening Door Maintenance flap on the base Condensation container...
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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. Programmes → Page 23 Programme selector → Page 27 Display → Page 19 Buttons → Page 21...
  • Page 19: Display

    Display en 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. 1:25 The timed programme is set. → "Timed programmes", Page 25 Program end time → "Buttons", Page 21 ¡...
  • Page 20 en Display Display Description Drying Programme status Dryness level: Iron Dry Programme status Dryness level: Cupboard Dry Programme status Crease-reduction function Programme status Pause Programme status Program end Programme status Example...
  • Page 21: Buttons

    Buttons en 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description Start/Pause ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the programme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause 3 sec. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock. ¡ Deactivate Disable the control panel to prevent unwanted or accidental operation.
  • Page 22: Dryness Level

    en Dryness level 8 Dryness level Each automatic programme has a specified dryness level. The dryness level defines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Programme Laundry Drying result Cottons Cup- Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. board Extra that does not dry readily.
  • Page 23: Programmes

    Programmes en 9 Programmes You can dry your fabrics using either an automatic programme or a timed pro- gramme. 9.1 Automatic programmes Automatic programmes are pro- Tips grammes in which humidity sensors ¡ Select the dryness level according measure the residual moisture in the to the type of fabric or the desired laundry during the drying cycle.
  • Page 24 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Synthetics Cupboard Dry items made of synthetic materials or Extra Dry blended fabrics. The dryness level is not defined in this programme. → "Dryness level", Page 22 Synthetics Cupboard Dry items made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics.
  • Page 25: Timed Programmes

    Programmes en 9.2 Timed programmes Timed programmes are programmes with a defined or adjustable programme duration. The programme 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.
  • Page 26 en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 43. Order number Connection kit To save space, stack the WTZ20410 appliance on a suitable washing machine of the same width and depth and that is from the...
  • Page 27: Preparing The Laundry

    Laundry en Turn the programme selector and 11 Laundry set the required programme. → "Programmes", Page 23 If required, adjust the programme 11.1 Preparing the laundry settings. ATTENTION! 12.3 Loading laundry Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum. Note: To prevent creasing, note the Remove all items from any pock- ▶...
  • Page 28: Adding Laundry

    en operation Press Start/Pause 12.10 Fluff filter The activated programme end time During drying, fluff from the laundry is is paused. collected in the fluff filter. The fluff fil- Press Finished in until the dis- ter protects the appliance from fluff. play shows the required pro- gramme end time.
  • Page 29 operation en Remove the fluff from the recess. Remove the fluff. Ensure that no fluff falls into the air Clean the two fluff filters thoroughly channel. under warm, running water and Disconnect the two-part fluff filter. then dry them off. Open the two fluff filters. Close the two fluff filters and put them together.
  • Page 30: Filter System On The Base Unit

    en operation Insert the two-part fluff filter. Carefully remove the filter mat from the retainers. Close the door. Ensure that you do not deform or damage the filter mat. 12.11 Filter system on the Use a soft brush to clean the heat base unit exchanger cover.
  • Page 31: Condensation Container

    operation en Clean the filter mat thoroughly un- 12.12 Condensation con- der warm, running water and tainer squeeze it out by hand. Condensation forms during drying, which your appliance uses for auto- matic cleaning. By default, the con- densation is collected in the appli- ance's condensation container.
  • Page 32: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock Empty the condensation container. 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. 13.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two ▶ sec. buttons for approx. 3 seconds. a The display shows Make sure that you insert the con- a The control elements are locked.
  • Page 33: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en 14 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 14.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
  • Page 34: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    en Cleaning and servicing 14.2 Changing the basic set- nothing but water and a damp tings cloth. Set the programme selector to po- Remove all de- Fresh deposits sition 1. tergent residue, are easier to re- spray residue or move without other residues leaving any immediately.
  • Page 35 Cleaning and servicing en Open the lever for the heat ex- Use a soft brush to clean the heat changer cover. exchanger cover. Make sure that you remove all dirt Pull out the heat exchanger cover from the seal. by the handle. Carefully clean the fins on the heat exchanger with a vacuum cleaner and brush attachment.
  • Page 36: Moisture Sensor

    en Cleaning and servicing Clean the opening with a soft, Close the maintenance flap. damp cloth. 15.3 Moisture sensor Close the base unit → Page 36. The moisture sensor in this appliance Closing the base unit measures how damp the laundry is Requirement: The base unit is open. during the drying cycle.
  • Page 37 Cleaning and servicing en Clean the moisture sensor with a sponge.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 16 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. Set the suitable programme for the type of fabric. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 23 Easy-Care fabrics are dried for too long. → "Changing the dryness level", Page 22. ▶ → "Adjusting the dryness level", Page 22. ▶ Anti-Crease not activated. Activate the Anti-Crease function. ▶...
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does → "Starting the programme", Page 27. not start. The length of the pro- The programme operation is optimised electronically. gramme changes dur- This may change the programme duration. ing the drying cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking from Water drain hose is not connected correctly. the appliance. 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.
  • Page 42: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Empty the condensation container 17 Transportation, stor- → Page 31. age and disposal Insert the condensation container → Page 32. Disconnect the appliance's mains 17.1 Preparing the appliance plug from the power supply. for transportation a The appliance is now ready to be transported.
  • Page 43: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Information about current disposal ¡ On the rear of the appliance. methods are available from your Make a note of your appliance's de- specialist dealer or local authority. tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again This appliance is la- quickly.
  • Page 44 en Consumption values 19 Consumption values The specified values are indicative amount of laundry being loaded, en- only and were determined in accord- vironmental conditions and the activ- ance with the applicable standard ation of additional functions. IEC61121. The expected programme dura- The actual values may deviate from tion/"Ready in"...
  • Page 45: Technical Data

    Technical data en Ambient temper- ¡ Minimum: Length of the 145 cm ature 5 °C power cord ¡ Maximum: 35 °C...
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