Brand: BOSCH
Category: Dryer
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for WTG86403UC
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 8:19 p.m.
Warranty Information
This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for 365 days from the original purchase date.
Basic Operation
- Prepare laundry by washing and spinning thoroughly.
- Sort laundry by fabric type and color.
- Load laundry into the dryer, avoiding overloading.
- Select the appropriate drying program using the Program Selector dial.
- Adjust optional settings like Dry Level, Time Dry, or Finish in as needed.
- Press the Start/Pause button to begin the drying cycle.
- Remove laundry promptly after the cycle ends to prevent creasing.
User Maintenance
- Clean the lint filter before or after each drying process.
- Clean the condenser monthly or as needed.
- Clean the moisture sensors monthly.
- Ensure proper installation and electrical connections.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible cause(s) | Solution(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Dryer does not start. Start/Pause indicator light does not flash. | Power cord end not inserted at all or not inserted correctly. | Insert power cord end correctly. |
| A fuse is blown or breaker is tripped. | Replace fuse or reset breaker. | |
| Door not closed properly. | Check if laundry is caught in the door. Close the door until a click is heard. | |
| Program not selected. | Rotate the program selector to desired program. | |
| The display panel and indicator lights go out, Start/Pause indicator light flashes. | Energy-saving mode is activated. | Touch any button to activate the display. |
| The display panel and Start/Pause indicator switch off. Dryer does not start. Start/Pause indicator flashes. | Sleep mode after setting the Finish in option is activated. | Touch any button to activate the display. |
| Start/Pause button not pressed. | Press the Start/Pause button to start the cycle. | |
| indicator light up. | Lint filter dirty. | Clean lint filter. Touch the Start/Pause button to reset the displayed indication and then touch Start/Pause button again to reset the appliance if necessary. |
| DR indicator light up. Water has not drained completely. | Condenser dirty. | Clean Condenser. Touch the Start/Pause button to reset the displayed indication and then touch Start/Pause button again to reset the appliance if necessary. |
| Water is leaking out. | Drain hose is blocked. | Check drain hose. |
| Dryer is not leveled. | Level the dryer. | |
| The Condenser seal is dirty. | Clean the Condenser seal. | |
| Drain hose is leaking. | Check entire length of drain hose for leaks; replace if necessary. | |
| Program terminates shortly after starting. | Laundry is not loaded. | Load the laundry. |
| Load too small for selected program. | Use time program. | |
| Loaded laundry is too dry. | Check the loaded laundry. If it is dry, open the door, remove laundry and turn program selector to Off. | |
| The door opens by itself. | The door not closed properly. | Close the door until a click is heard. |