Bosch WTH8300AU - User Manual

en  Safety 6 WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack,the installed appliance may fall. ▶ Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using ...

en  Safety 8 WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Condensation water from this appliance is not suitable for drinkingand may be contaminated with fluff. ▶ Do not drink or reuse the condensation water from the appli-ance. Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con-sumed. ▶ If accidentally sw...

Safety  en 9 WARNING ‒ Risk of fire! If drying is interrupted early, the laundry is not cooled sufficientlyand may ignite. ▶ Do not interrupt the drying programme early. ▶ If drying is interrupted early, remove the laundry immediatelyand spread it out. CAUTION ‒ Risk of injury! The covering plate ma...

Preventing material damage  en 11 2 Preventing material damage Follow these instructions to avoid ma-terial damage and damage to the ap-pliance. ATTENTION! The functionality of the appliancemay be impaired if you use thewrong quantity of fabric softener, de-tergent, care product or cleaningagent. ▶ ...

en  Installation and connection 12 Spin the laundry in the washing ma-chine before drying. a If the laundry is excessively damp,this extends the programme dura-tion and increases energy con-sumption. Observe the programme's maximumload capacity. →  "Programmes", Page 23 a If the maximum load...

Installation and connection  en 13 ▶ Replace the accessories in ques-tion before operating the appli-ance. →  "Accessories", Page 25 Included withthe appliance Description Tumble dryer Accompanyingdocuments Water drain hosewith connectionadapter, fixingmaterial and el-bow. →  "Water drai...

en  Installation and connection 14 Installation loca-tion Requirements In a washer-dryerstack Only use the ori-ginal connectionset from thedryer manufac-turer when set-ting up this appli-ance in awasher-dryerstack. →  "Accessories", Page 25 →  "Accessories", Page 25 This appliancemus...

Installation and connection  en 15 1. Pull out the condensation hosefrom the connecting piece. The condensation hose is connec-ted to the connecting piece at thefactory. Note:  When removing the con- densation hose, liquid may leakout of the connecting piece. 2. Push the condensation hose intothe ho...

en  Installation and connection 16 Water outlet connection types ATTENTION! In the event of a blocked or coveredoutlet, accumulated wastewater canflow back into the appliance. ▶ Before operating the appliance, en-sure that the wastewater drainsaway quickly and eliminate anyblockages. Drainage into a...

Familiarising yourself with your appliance  en 17 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. 1 2 3 4 5 6 On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differfrom those pictured. 1 Air inlet 2 Mainten...

en  Familiarising yourself with your appliance 18 5.2 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance andto obtain information about the operating status. 2 3 1 1 4 4 1 Programmes →  Page 23 2 Programme selector→  Page 26 3 Display →  Page 19 4 Buttons →  Pag...

Display  en 19 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Designation Description 0:40 1 Programme dura-tion/programmetime remaining Approximate expected programme dura-tion or programme time remaining. 1:25 Timed programme The timed programme is set. ...

Buttons  en 21 7 Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Button Selection Description Start/Pause ¡ Start ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause Start, cancel or pausethe programme. ⁠ 3 sec. ¡ Activate ¡ Deactivate Activate or deactivate thechildproof lock.Disable the control panelto preven...

en  Dryness level 22 8 Dryness level Each automatic programme has a specified dryness level. The dryness leveldefines how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness level Laundry Drying result Cupboard Ex-tra Dry Multi-layered, thick laundrythat does not dry readily. The laundry i...

Programmes  en 23 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-grammes in which humidity sensorsmeasure the residual moisture in thelaundry during the drying cycle. Theprogramme only ends once t...

en  Programmes 24 Programme Description Max. load(kg) Super 40' Dry items made of synthetics and lightcotton. 1.0 Towels Dry hard-wearing, heat-resistant towelsand dressing gowns made of cotton orlinen. 6.0 9.2 Timed programmes Timed programmes are programmes with a defined or adjustable programmedu...

Accessories  en 25 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These havebeen made especially for your appli-ance. Note:  Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact →  "Customer Service", Page 41 . Use Order number Connection kit To save space, stack theappliance on a suitablewa...

en  Laundry 26 Use Order number Platform Install the appliance at araised height so that itcan be easily loaded andunloaded. WTZPW20D 11 Laundry Note:  You can find further information in the digital instruction manual byscanning the QR code in the table ofcontents or on www.bosch-home.com. 11.1 Pre...

operation  en 27 12.2 Setting a programme ▶ Turn the programme selector toset the required programme.→  "Programmes", Page 23 12.3 Loading laundry Note:  To prevent creasing, take note of the maximum load for the →  "Programmes", Page 23 . Requirement:  The laundry is pre- pared.→  &...

en  operation 28 12.9 Switching off the appli- ance ▶ Turn the programme selector to Off . 12.10 Fluff filter During drying, fluff from the laundry iscollected in the fluff filter. The fluff fil-ter protects the appliance from fluff. Cleaning the fluff filter If the drying programme has finishedor t...

operation  en 29 6. Open the two fluff filters. 7. Remove the fluff. 8. Clean the two fluff filters thoroughlyunder warm, running water andthen dry them off. 9. Close the two fluff filters and putthem together. 10. Insert the two-part fluff filter. 11. Close the door. 12.11 Filter system on the base...

operation  en 31 12.12 Condensation con- tainer 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. Note:  Operate this appliance using the water drain hose provided. If youconnect ...

en  Childproof lock 32 13 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against beingoperated unintentionally using thecontrols. 13.1 Activating the childproof lock ▶ Press and hold the two ⁠ 3 sec. buttons for approx. 3 seconds. a The display shows . a The controls are locked. a The childproof lock remains...

Cleaning and servicing  en 33 1. Open the maintenance flap. If you place a cloth beneath themaintenance flap, you can collectthe remaining water from the baseunit. 2. Open the lever for the heat ex-changer cover. 3. Pull out the heat exchanger coverby the handle. Cleaning the base unit You can remov...

en  Cleaning and servicing 34 4. Clean the opening with a soft,damp cloth. 5. Close the base unit →  Page 34 . Closing the base unit Requirement:  The base unit is open. →  "Opening the base unit", Page 32 1. Insert the heat exchanger cover bythe handle. 2. Close the lever for the heat ex-ch...

en  Troubleshooting 36 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 applia...

Troubleshooting  en 37 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 . ...

en  Transportation, storage and disposal 40 17 Transportation, stor- age and disposal You can find out here how to prepareyour appliance for transportation andstorage. You will also find out how todispose of old appliances. 17.1 Preparing the appliance for transportation ATTENTION! If the appliance ...

Customer Service  en 41 1. Unplug the appliance from themains. 2. Cut through the power cord. 3. Dispose of the appliance in an en-vironmentally friendly manner.Information about current disposalmethods are available from yourspecialist dealer or local authority. This appliance is la-belled in accor...

en  Consumption values 42 19 Consumption values The specified values are indicativeonly and were determined in accord-ance with the applicable standardIEC61121.The actual values may deviate fromthe indicated values depending onthe type of fabric, composition oflaundry to be dried, residual moisturei...

Thank you for buying a Bosch Home Appliance! Register your new device on MyBosch now and profit directly from: • Expert tips & tricks for your appliance• Warranty extension options• Discounts for accessories & spare-parts• Digital manual and all appliance data at hand• Easy access to Bosch H...