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Washer dryer
WDU8H541SN
Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions
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  • Page 1 Washer dryer WDU8H541SN Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents e n I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Intended use.
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended use Connecting to the home network and Intended use the Home Connect app ..46 Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi ..48 This appliance is intended for private Resetting your network settings.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    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 ■...
  • Page 6: Installation

    Safety instructions The appliance must not be Warning ■ supplied through an external Risk of poisoning! switching device, such as a Detergents and care products timer, or connected to a may result in poisoning if circuit that is regularly consumed. switched on and off by a If accidentally swallowed, seek utility.
  • Page 7 Safety instructions The mains cable must not be Warning kinked, crushed or altered, and Risk of injury! must not come into contact with The appliance is very heavy. ■ any heat sources. Lifting it may result in injury. Do not lift the appliance on Warning your own.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Safety instructions If the water hoses are altered Operation ■ or damaged, this may result Warning in material damage or Risk of explosions/fire! damage to the appliance. Laundry that has come into The water hoses must not be contact with solvents, oil, wax, kinked, crushed, altered or wax remover, paint, grease or severed.
  • Page 9 Safety instructions If there is coal dust or flour in Warning Ri s k of expl o si o ns/fi r e! ■ the air around the appliance, Risk of injury! this may cause an explosion. If you support your weight/sit ■...
  • Page 10: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions If you pour the wrong Warning ■ quantity of detergent or Eye/skin irritation! cleaning agent into the Detergent and care products appliance, this may result in may spray out if the detergent material damage or damage drawer is opened while the to the appliance.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions Repairs and any other work Caution! ■ on the appliance must only Material damage/damage to be conducted by our the appliance customer service or by an Cleaning agents and agents for electrician. The same applies pretreating laundry (e.g. stain for replacing the mains cable removers, prewash sprays, etc.) (when necessary).
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Reduce the washing temperature for Environmental lightly and normally soiled laundry. protection At low temperatures, the appliance ■ consumes less energy. For light to P ackaging/used appliance normal soiling, lower temperatures E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n than indicated on the care label are Dispose of packaging in an also sufficient.
  • Page 13: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting Mains lead Positioning and Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions S tandard accessories Customer Service location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g directory* Check the appliance for transport Note:...
  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The appliance must be stable Warning Note: aligned so that it does not move Risk of injury! around. The appliance is very heavy. ■ The installation surface must be firm Be careful when lifting/transporting ■...
  • Page 15: Removing The Transport Locks

    Positioning and connecting Removing the transport locks Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Caution! Damage to the appliance The appliance is secured for ■ transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the appliance may become damaged when it is operated.
  • Page 16: Removing The Support Struts

    Positioning and connecting Lock the covers firmly in place by Remove the transport strut. applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. Hose and cable lengths Removing the support struts Connection on left side Unscrew and remove all screws in the vertical transport struts. ( ~ 145 cm 0 ~ 150 cm Remove the transport struts.
  • Page 17: Water Inlet

    Positioning and connecting The following are available from If the water pressure is higher than this, Tip: specialist dealers/the after-sales a pressure-reducing valve must be service: installed. An extension for Aqua-Stop or cold ■ Connection water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m); order no.
  • Page 18: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting separate installation and cleaning Connection instruction for water filter. Drainage into a siphon ■ Open the water tap carefully, The connection point must be checking the leak tightness of the secured using a hose clamp with a connection points.
  • Page 19: Alignment

    Positioning and connecting Alignment Level the appliance using a spirit level. Incorrect levelling may result in intense noise, vibrations and "wandering". Loosen the lock nuts using a wrench, by turning it in a clockwise direction. Electrical connection Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components.
  • Page 20: Before Washing For The First Time

    Positioning and connecting If an earth-leakage circuit breaker is Select A. ■ used, only a type which displays this When the programme ends, press symbol is used: z. the # button till the indicator lamp Only this symbol guarantees turns off, release the button. compliance with the currently Your appliance is now ready for use.
  • Page 21 Positioning and connecting Insert all four sleeves. Before switching on the appliance again: Notes The support struts must be ■ removed. ~ Page 16 The transport braces must be ■ removed. ~ "Removing the transport locks" on page 15 Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■...
  • Page 22: Getting To Know The Appliance

    Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance A ppliance G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer Control panel Loading door Service flap...
  • Page 23: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Programmes that can be selected. 0 Touch-Display 8 Start/Pause button Touch A button to start, interrupt (e.g. reload washing) and cancel the programme. @ Power button Press the # button to switch the appliance on/off.
  • Page 24: Touch-Display

    Getting to know the appliance Touch-Display Additional programme settings Programme default settings Display Setting T (Prewash) Display Setting Description O (Rinse plus) — - 90° Temperature Temperature that Z (Water plus) can be set in °C p (Easy iron) — = cold ~ "Additional programme settings"...
  • Page 25: Laundry

    Laundry Status indicators for the programme Laundry progress (programme sequence) P reparing laundry for washing L a u n d r y Protecting your laundry and appliance Caution! Damage to the appliance/textiles Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) may damage the washing or components of the appliance.
  • Page 26: Preparing Laundry For Drying

    Laundry Preparing laundry for drying Sorting laundry Sort your laundry according to the care To ensure an even drying result, Note: instructions and manufacturer's sort the laundry according to the: information on the care labels, Type of fabric ■ depending on: Care symbols which are indicated on ■...
  • Page 27: Detergents And Care Products

    Detergents and care products Detergents and care products Y ou can protect your appliance and D e t e r g e n t s a n d c a r e p r o d u c t s your laundry by selecting and using the correct detergents and care products.
  • Page 28: Detergent Recommendation

    Detergents and care products Detergent recommendation This information is intended to help you to choose the right detergent for your items. Fabrics Detergent Programme Temperature Heat-resistant white fab- Standard detergent with optical Cottons From cold up to 90 °C rics made from cotton or brighteners linen Coloured fabrics made...
  • Page 29: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Overview of programmes S electable programme O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information Name of the programme Max. load for washing/ Max.
  • Page 30 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information Cotton 10.0 (5.0**) kg/6.0 kg Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or — - 90 °C linen. 400 - 1400 rpm Speed, Z (Water plus), p (Easy iron), 2 (Hygiene care), O (Rinse plus), T (Prewash), â...
  • Page 31 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information Delicate/Silk 2.0 kg/- For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic — - 40 °C fibres or blends (e.g. silk blouses, silk scarves). 2 - 800 rpm Z (Water plus), p (Easy iron), O (Rinse plus), T (Prewash), â...
  • Page 32 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information Spin/Drain Single spinning program with selectable spin speed and subse- quent draining. To select the Drain program, set the spin speed 2 - 1400 rpm to 2 p (Easy iron),â (Memory) Wash+Dry è (¾è, »è, öè) Dry - not possible Rinse...
  • Page 33 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information My Time 2.0 kg/6.0 kg Mixed fabrics; for lightly soiled laundry made of cotton and syn- — - 40 °C thetics. 400 - 1200 rpm The length of the programme can be set each time. The maxi- Z (Water plus), p (Easy iron), O mum programme length is 60 minutes for washing and 120 (Rinse plus), â...
  • Page 34 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information ç Towels *** 4,0 kg/3,5 kg For hygienic cleaning of terry cloth textiles, such as towels and — - 90 °C bathrobes. Adjusted spinning for optimal washing and soft to 400 - 1400 rpm touch results.
  • Page 35: Drying Table

    Overview of programmes Drying table Estimated drying time (min) Recommended drying programme Drying load ö (Iron » (Cup- ¾ (Cup- (kg) dry) board dry) board dry+) Cotton + Dry 1.0-2.0 40-50 50-70 65-90 2.0-4.0 50-75 70-95 90-135 4.0-6.0 75-90 95-120 135-160 Mix+ Dry 0.5-1.5...
  • Page 36: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings Finish in Programme default Before starting the programme, you settings can preselect the programme end ("Finish in" time) in 0.5h increments (h = Y ou can change the default settings for hour) up to a maximum of 24 hours. 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.
  • Page 37: Wash+Dry Or Dry

    Programme default settings After starting the programme (if a ö (Iron dry): Normal, single-layered ■ “Finish in” time has been selected and laundry that still needs to be damp the programme has not yet started), you after drying and is suitable for can change the preselected number of ironing or hanging up.
  • Page 38: Additional Programme Settings38

    Additional programme settings T (Prewash) Additional programme Prewash for heavily soiled laundry. settings Touch T (Prewash) to activate or deactivate it. You can find possible additional N ote: A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s programme settings in the overview;...
  • Page 39: P (Easy Iron)

    Additional programme settings p (Easy iron) Á (Silent) A special operation using reduced spin Function designed for noise reduction. speed followed by fluffing to help Washing and drying process noise will reduce creasing. be reduced, and ending signal will be switched off.
  • Page 40: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance Switching on the appliance/ Operating the selecting a programme appliance Press the # button till the indicator P reparing the appliance lamp lights up, release the button. The O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e appliance is switched on.
  • Page 41: Selecting Additional Programmes

    Operating the appliance To activate/ deactivate Wash+Dry or Selecting additional Dry functions and drying levels touch programmes the half lit buttons on the display. You can select additional programmes via Home Connect app. Connect the appliance to your home network and the Home Connect app. Select ...
  • Page 42: Dosing And Adding Detergent And Care Products

    Operating the appliance Notes Filling the dispensers Unfold and load presorted items ■ Pull out the detergent drawer. of laundry. Mix large and small items. Washing items of different Warning size distribute themselves better Eye / skin irritation! during the spin cycle. Individual If the detergent drawer is opened items of washing may cause while the appliance is running,...
  • Page 43: Starting The Programme

    Operating the appliance Starting the programme Measuring aid A* for liquid detergent *depending on the model Touch and hold A button for 1~2 seconds, then release the button. The Position the measuring aid A for programme starts and the appliance measuring the correct amount of liquid door is locked.
  • Page 44: Adding/Removing Laundry

    Operating the appliance Adding/removing laundry Cancel the programme After starting the programme (only for For programmes washing at high washing), you can add or remove temperatures: laundry if necessary. Touch the A button. To cool down laundry: Select Rinse. Touch the A button. The appliance Touch the A button.
  • Page 45: Removing Laundry/Switching Off The Appliance

    Home Connect Removing laundry/switching Home Connect off the appliance T his appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can Press the # button till the indicator H o m e C o n n e c t be remotely controlled using a mobile lamp turns off, release the button.
  • Page 46: Calling Up The Home Connect Menu

    Home Connect Connecting to the home Notes Please observe the safety network and the Home ■ precautions in this instruction Connect app manual and make sure that these are complied with even when Connect your appliance to the home operating the appliance via the network automatically or manually Home Connect app while you are (you only need to do this the first time).
  • Page 47 Home Connect Activate the WPS function on your Call up the Wi-Fi setting on the home network router within the next mobile device. 2 minutes. Connect the mobile device to the If the appliance has connected to your Home Connect Wi-Fi network and home network successfully, Your home enter the password (key) appliance is connected to your home...
  • Page 48: Activating/Deactivating Wi-Fi

    Home Connect Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi Connecting to the Home Connect app Step 3 If your appliance is already connected If your appliance is connected to your to your home network, you can activate home network, you can connect it to the or deactivate Wi-Fi on your appliance.
  • Page 49: Resetting Your Network Settings

    Home Connect Resetting your network Updating the software settings You can update the Home Connect software on your appliance. As soon as You can reset all of the network a new software update is available, a settings. note appears in the display: ž˜š Ensure that you are in the Home Install the update directly via the Connect menu.
  • Page 50: Information On Data Protection

    Home Connect Information on data protection Declaration of Conformity When your appliance is connected for Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH the first time to a Wi-Fi network, which is hereby declares that the appliance with connected to the Internet, your Home Connect functionality meets the...
  • Page 51: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings End signal Appliance settings You can select position 1 and use the ˜ button to adjust the volume of the A utomatic switch-off end signal, e.g. ‘- „. A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s If the appliance is not operated for approx.
  • Page 52: Sensors

    Sensors Brightness Sensors Possible setting values: 1 - 4 U nbalanced load detection You can select position 3 and use the S e n s o r s ˜ button to adjust the brightness of the system Touch-Display, e.g. ’- „. The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the...
  • Page 53: Appliance Housing/Control Panel

    Cleaning and maintenance Appliance housing/control Detergent drawer and housing panel If the appliance contains detergent or fabric softener residues: Remove the detergent residue ■ Pull out the detergent drawer. Press immediately. down the insert and fully remove the Wipe the housing and the control ■...
  • Page 54: Drain Pump Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Fit the insert and lock it in place Drain pump is blocked (push the cylinder onto the guide pin). Turn the water tap off to prevent Note: more water from flowing in and to ensure that it is drained via the pump. Warning Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperatures,...
  • Page 55: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Carefully unscrew the pump cover; The drain hose at the siphon residual water may leak out. is blocked Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing. The Press the # button. Pull out the impeller in the drain pump must be mains plug.
  • Page 56: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them Clean the filters: Faults and what to do Disconnect the hose from the rear of about them the appliance. E mergency release 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 E.g.
  • Page 57: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them Press the # button. Pull out the Drain the water. ~ Page 54 mains plug. Pull the emergency release Open the service flap. downwards with a tool and release. The door can then be opened. Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy...
  • Page 58: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them Display Cause/Remedy H:95 No water detected in drying phase, may get bad drying result. alternating with ~ "Filter in the water supply is blocked" on page 55 when programme is finished H:32 The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the alternating with laundry is unevenly distributed.
  • Page 59 Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Detergent/fabric softener Clean and refill the dispensers. has congealed in the dis- pensers. The door cannot be The temperature in drum is too high to open the door. ■ opened. The safety function is activated. Stop the programme? ■...
  • Page 60 Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy The spin cycle runs sev- Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbalance. eral times. Residual water in the dis- Not a fault – effect of the care product not impaired. ■...
  • Page 61 Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Loud noises, vibrations Is the appliance aligned? ■ and appliance "move- ~ "Alignment" on page 19 ment" during the spin Are the appliance's feet fixed? Secure the appliance's feet. ■ cycle. Have the transport locks been removed? ■...
  • Page 62 Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy The drying result is not After the end of the programme, warm laundry feels damper than it actu- ■ satisfactory (laundry is ally is. Spread the laundry out and allow the heat to disperse. not dry enough).
  • Page 63: Customer Service

    Customer Service Under the terms of the Note: Customer Service manufacturer’s warranty the use of Customer Service is free of charge. I f you have any queries on use, are C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e unable to rectify faults on the appliance Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your...
  • Page 64: Product Number (E-Nr.) And Production Number (Fd)

    Customer Service Product number (E-Nr.) and production number (FD) You can find the product number (E- Nr.) and the production number (fd) on the appliance’s rating plate. Depending on the model, the rating plate is located: On the inside of the door ■...
  • Page 65: Consumption Values

    Consumption values Consumption values T he following information is provided in accordance with the EU-Ecodesign- C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicative only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456 and EN62512.
  • Page 66: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Aqua-Stop warranty D imensions: O nly for appliances with Aqua-Stop T e c h n i c a l d a t a A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y 84,8 cm x 59,8 cm x 62,0 cm In addition to warranty claims against (height x width x depth)
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