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Washer dryer WVG28420AU en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Your new washer dryer Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washer dryer. This combination of symbol and signal Please take a few minutes to read and word indicates a possibly dangerous become familiar with the advantages of situation.
Intended use Cleaning the detergent dispenser . . 41 Intended use Drain pump blocked ... . 42 Drainage hose on the siphon This appliance is intended for private blocked ..... . 43 ■...
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. T he following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to ■...
Safety instructions Warning Installation Risk of suffocation! Warning If allowed to play with the Risk of electric shock/fire/ packaging/plastic film or material damage/damage to packing components, children the appliance! may become caught in these or If the appliance is not installed pull them over their heads and properly, this may lead to a suffocate.
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Safety instructions The mains plug must be Warning ■ freely accessible at all times. Risk of fire/material damage/ If this is not possible, in damage to the appliance! order to comply with the The use of extension cords or relevant safety regulations, a power strips may result in fire switch (all pole due to overheating or short...
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Safety instructions If the water hoses are altered Warning ■ or damaged, this may result Risk of injury! in material damage or The appliance is very heavy. ■ damage to the appliance. Lifting it may result in injury. The water hoses must not be Do not lift the appliance on kinked, crushed, altered or your own.
Safety instructions Certain objects may ignite Operation ■ when drying is in progress, Warning or even cause the appliance Risk of explosions/fire! to catch fire or explode. Laundry that has come into Remove any lighters or contact with solvents, oil, wax, matches from pockets on wax remover, paint, grease or items of clothing.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of poisoning! Eye/skin irritation! Poisonous fumes may be given Detergent and care products off by cleaning agents that may spray out if the detergent contain solvents, e.g. cleaning drawer is opened while the solvent. appliance is in operation. Do not use cleaning agents that Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if contain solvents.
Safety instructions If you pour the wrong Repairs and any other work ■ ■ quantity of detergent or on the appliance must only cleaning agent into the be conducted by our appliance, this may result in customer service or by an material damage or damage electrician.
Protection of the environment Warning Protection of the Risk of injury/material environment damage/damage to the appliance! The use of spare parts and P r o t e c t i o n o f t h e e n v i r o n m e n t accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury, material damage...
Positioning and connecting Hints and tips Positioning and connecting Utilise the maximum amount of ■ washing for the particular programme. I ncluded with the appliance Overview of programmes P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g ~ Page 33 Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting @ Water drain hose Caution! H Elbow for securing the water Water damage drain hose* The connection points for the water P Water supply hose on standard/ supply hose and water drain hose are Aqua-Secure models under high water pressure. To prevent depending on the model leaks and water damage, you must follow the instructions in this section.
Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Take the hoses out of the holders. kitchenette Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not remove the appliance covering plate. Unscrew and remove all four transportation securing bolts with a Notes wrench (WAF 13).
Positioning and connecting Do not alter (shorten, cut through) ■ the water supply hose (otherwise its Connection on right side strength is no longer guaranteed). Only tighten the screw connections ■ by hand. If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool (pliers), the thread may become damaged.
Positioning and connecting Model: Aqua-Stop Do not kink the water drain hose Note: ■ or put strain on it lengthways. Connection Drainage into a washbasin ■ Turn on the tap carefully, Note: checking the leak tightness of the connection points. The screw connection is under mains water pressure.
Positioning and connecting Alignment The mains voltage must be the same ■ as the voltage specifications on the washer dryer (appliance rating Loosen the lock nut in a clockwise plate). direction with a wrench. The connected load and the required Check the alignment of the washer ■...
Positioning and connecting Close the door. Do not load any Installing transportation protection laundry. devices: Select the Û Drum Clean 90°C Remove the covers and keep in a programme. For AU variant, two safe place. cycles of i Cottons 90 °C If required, use a screwdriver.
The main points in brief The main points in brief T h e m a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Plug into the mains. Open the washer Select the washing/ Max.
Getting to know your appliance Getting to know your appliance W asher dryer 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 Detergent drawer Operating/display panel Door with handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know your appliance Control panel Change the default settings for the selected programme and select additional functions: ( Select a programme. Can be rotated in either direction. To switch off the washer dryer, set the programme selector to Off. 0 Select buttons for changing default settings.
Getting to know your appliance Display panel Displays for the programme (: Temperature for washing — (cold) – 90° Temperature in °C programme 0: Programme information 1:50* Programme duration after programme selection in h:min (hours:minutes) Finish in time in h (h=hour) 1 –...
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Getting to know your appliance @: Programme information E lights up On if childproof lock has been activated ~ Page 30 and additional function symbols E flashes The childproof lock is actived, and if the pro- gramme selector has been adjusted or the buttons have been pressed Õ...
Laundry – Symbols on the care labels Laundry The numbers in the symbols Note: indicate the maximum washing P reparing laundry for washing temperature that may be used. L a u n d r y Sorting laundry according to: Suitable for normal washing Sort your laundry according to the care process;...
Laundry Empty any pockets. Remove any The following textiles must not be dried: ■ foreign objects. b = care symbol “Do not dry” ■ Wool or textiles containing wool. ■ Delicates (silk, synthetic curtains). ■ Textiles which contain foam rubber ■...
Operating the appliance Selecting the programme/ Operating the Switching on the appliance appliance Note: P reparing the washer dryer If you have activated the childproof lock, O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e you must deactivate it before you can The washer dryer was tested before set a programme.
Operating the appliance Adjusting the drying Notes Options can be selected, deselected programme ■ or changed depending on the progress of the programme. Note: The buttons are sensitive, they only If an individual drying programme or ■ need to be touched gently. If the washing and drying without interruption button °C (Temperature), 0 (Spin is selected, you can change the default...
Operating the appliance Notes Dosing Mix large and small items. Laundry ■ Dose the detergents and care products items of different sizes distribute according to: themselves better during the spin cycle. Individual laundry items may water hardness (ask your water ■...
Operating the appliance Starting the programme Notes Always follow the manufacturer's ■ Touch the A button. The indicator lamp instructions when dosing is lit and the programme starts. all detergents, cleaning aids, care products and cleaning agents. If you want to secure the Note: Dilute viscous fabric softener ■...
Operating the appliance Reloading the laundry Interrupting or ending the programme When the programme has started, the laundry can be reloaded or taken out as For washing programmes at high required. temperature: Touch the A button. The washer dryer Touch A button. checks whether reloading is possible.
Operating the appliance If Hot flashes in the display before Remove any foreign objects from ■ ■ the drying programme ends, the the drum and the rubber seal – risk temperature in the drum is high. The of rust. programme for cooling the drum runs until the temperature in the drum has dropped.
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes P rogramme on the O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s programme selector Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Name of the programme maximum load according to EN50229 Brief explanation of the programme and which textiles it is suitable...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information ; Allergy Plus max. 6.5(5)* kg/4 kg Hardwearing textiles made of cotton or linen. Ž (cold) – 60 °C Notes – – – –, 400 – 1400 rpm Especially suitable for increased hygienic demands or particu- ■...
Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information max. 2 kg ã Wool Ž (cold) – 40 °C Hand and machine-washable fabrics made of wool or wool blend; particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laun- – – – –, 0 – 800 rpm dry, with longer programme breaks (soaking garments in the deter- –...
Changing programme default settings Starching Changing programme default settings The laundry should not be Note: treated with fabric softener. Y ou can change the default settings for Liquid starch can be used in all wash C h a n g i n g p r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s selected programmes.
Changing programme default settings ñ (Finish in) Š (Dry) Define the Finish in time (end The drying function can be activated, of programme). deactivated and set with this button. Washing and drying without interruption The respective programme Note: is possible in automatic mode only. If duration is displayed by selecting the programme for individual drying is the programme.
Selecting additional functions Selecting additional functions Y ou can select your desired additional S e l e c t i n g a d d i t i o n a l f u n c t i o n s functions by touching the respective buttons.
Setting the signal Setting the signal S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l Setting signal volume Activate setting mode for signal volume Turn to Off 1 step Press A and hold 1 step Release clockwise...
Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Cleaning and Not required if detergent dosed maintenance correctly. However, if this does occur, follow the instructions of the descaling Warning agent manufacturer. Suitable descalers C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Risk of electric shock! can be purchased on our website or Danger of death if live parts are...
Cleaning and maintenance Drain pump blocked Carefully unscrew the pump cover; residual water may leak out. Clean the interior, pump-cover Warning thread and pump housing. The Risk of scalding! impeller in the drain pump must be When you wash at high temperatures, able to rotate.
Cleaning and maintenance Drainage hose on the siphon Clean the filter on the tap: Disconnect the hose from the water blocked tap. Clean the filter with a small brush. Turn the programme selector to Off. Pull out the mains plug. Loosen hose clip, carefully remove drainage hose.
Faults and what to do about them Pull the emergency release Faults and what to do downwards with a tool and release. The washer dryer door can then be about them opened. E mergency release, e.g. if a F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m power failure occurs e.g.
Faults and what to do about them Information on the display panel Information Cause/Remedy Flashes fast + signal: The door was opened and the water level is too high. Õ ■ Close the door, continue the programme with A button or select [ Drain programme.
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Programme does not A button or ñ (Finish in) selected? ■ start. Door closed? ■ Childproof lock active? Deactivate. ■ Detergent solution is not - - - - (Rinse stop = without final drain/spin) selected? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Fluff found on the washed Run the Û Drum Clean — (cold) programme without laundry and detergent laundry. to remove fluff which have accumulated inside the drum during the previous drying cycle. Water inlet noise during The washer dryer uses water condensation technology, water is constantly the drying phase.
Customer service Customer service I f you cannot correct the fault yourself, C u s t o m e r s e r v i c e see section, Faults and what to do about them ~ Page 45 Please contact our customer service. We will always find a suitable solution and aim to avoid unnecessary visits by technicians...
Technical specifications Technical specifications T echnical data T e c h n i c a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s Dimensions: 845 x 600 x 590 mm (height x width x depth) Weight: 80 kg Mains connection:...
Technical specifications Information for test institute Items Instruction Pre-treatment of new Run two empty runs of i Cottons 90 °C with 1400 rpm: appliance The 1st run with 50g detergent and 8g anti sudsing agent, the 2nd run without detergent and sudsing agent. According to standard AS NZS 2040.1-2005 AS NZS 2040.2-2005...
Consumption values Consumption values C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s Programme Load (kg) Energy Water Programme consumption * Consumption * duration * (kWh) (liter) (hours) i Cottons 20 °C 0,38 i Cottons 40 °C 1,18...
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0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY *9001349106*...