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Washer dryer WDU8H541ES 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 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.
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 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.
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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.
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.
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Safety instructions Certain objects may ignite Warning ■ when drying is in progress, Risk of poisoning! or even cause the appliance Poisonous fumes may be given to catch fire or explode. off by cleaning agents that Remove any lighters or contain solvents, e.g.
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.
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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).
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.
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:...
Positioning and connecting If the hose and mains cables are not On wooden joist floors, install the Note: ■ routed properly, there is a risk of appliance: tripping and injury. In a corner, if possible, ■ Lay hoses and cables in such a way On a water-resistant wooden board ■...
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Positioning and connecting Keep the screws and sleeves in b) Remove the sleeves. Note: a safe place. Fit the covers. Take the hoses out of the holders. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws.
Positioning and connecting Removing the support struts Hose and cable lengths Connection on left side Unscrew and remove all screws in the vertical transport struts. Remove the transport struts. ( ~ 145 cm 0 ~ 150 cm 8 ~ 95 cm @ 60 cm ~ 100 cm Connection on right side Undo and remove the screws on the...
Positioning and connecting Water inlet Connection Connect the water supply hose to Warning the water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to Risk of death! the appliance: There is a risk of electric shock if you – Model: Standard touch live components. Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety valve* in water (it contains an electric valve).
Positioning and connecting Open the water tap carefully, Connection checking the leak tightness of the Drainage into a siphon connection points. The screw ■ The connection point must be connection is under mains water secured using a hose clamp with a pressure.
Positioning and connecting Alignment Electrical connection Level the appliance using a spirit level. Warning Incorrect levelling may result in intense Risk of death! noise, vibrations and "wandering". There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Loosen the lock nuts using a Never touch or hold the mains plug ■...
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Transportation time e.g. when moving home The appliance was inspected Preparatory work: thoroughly before leaving the factory. To Turn off the water tap. remove any residual test water, run the Reduce the water pressure in the Û...
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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 14 Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■...
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...
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.
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"...
Laundry Keep detergents and agents for the Further settings ■ pretreatment of laundry (e.g. stain remover, prewash sprays, etc.) away from the surfaces of the appliance. Using a damp cloth, immediately remove any fine spray residue and other residue or droplets. Empty any pockets.
Laundry – Stains: Remove/pretreat stains The following textiles should not be while they are fresh. First dab dried: with soapy water; do not rub. b = care symbol “Do not dry” ■ Then wash the items of laundry Delicates (silk, synthetic curtains). ■...
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.
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...
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.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information i Algodón/Algodão (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...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information “ Delicado/Seda (Delicates/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...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information Single spinning program with selectable spin speed and subse- quent draining. To select the [ program, set the spin speed to 2 - 1400 rpm p (Easy iron),â (Memory) Wash+Dry è (¾è, »è, öè) Dry - not possible à...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information o MyTime 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...
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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.
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.
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.
Additional programme settings O (Rinse plus) Additional programme Settings that can be selected: settings + 1 rinse cycle You can find possible additional N ote: + 2 rinse cycles 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;...
Operating the appliance â (Memory) Briefly touch } (Remote start). ■ Remote start will be Note: With memory you can save a selected deactivated for safety reasons in the programme with your favourite settings. following circumstances: You open the door. To store: There is a power failure.
Operating the appliance – Insert/pull out the mains plug Adjusting the selected with dry hands only. programme Turn the water tap on. Changing default settings You can use the displayed default settings or adjust the selected programme to fit the laundry care needs ~ Page 43 e.g.
Operating the appliance Placing laundry into the drum Selecting additional programme settings Open the door, place laundry in the Select the additional programme drum, make sure that no items of settings by touching the half lit buttons laundry are trapped between the door in the display~ Page 38 and the rubber seal, and close the door.
Operating the appliance Dosing and adding detergent Pour in detergent and/or cleaning product. and care products Caution! Damage to the appliance Detergents and agents for the pretreatment of laundry (e.g. stain remover, prewash sprays, etc.) may damage the surfaces of the appliance. Keep these agents away from the surfaces of the appliance.
Operating the appliance Starting the programme Measuring aid A* for liquid detergent *depending on the model Touch and hold A (Start/Reload) button for 1~2 seconds, then release Position the measuring aid A for the button. The programme starts and measuring the correct amount of liquid the appliance door is locked.
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 (Start/Reload) button. To cool down laundry: Select à. Touch the A (Start/Reload) button.
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.
Home Connect If your home network router does not Notes ■ have a WPS function, you need to Please observe the safety ■ connect the appliance to your home precautions in this instruction network manually. manual and make sure that these are complied with even when You must then connect to the Home operating the appliance via the...
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Home Connect Connect the mobile device to the Connecting to your home network Home Connect Wi-Fi network and manually enter the password (key) Step 2.2 HomeConnect. Ensure that you are in the Home Your mobile device now connects to Connect menu. ~ Page 46 the appliance.
Home Connect Set the programme to position 3. Notes If you connect to your home network, ■ Wi-Fi is activated automatically. If Wi-Fi is activated, the appliance will ■ not switch itself off automatically. If Wi-Fi is switched off on the ■...
Home Connect app. Information on data protection can be accessed in the Home Connect app. Declaration of Conformity Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH —˜š (software update) appears in hereby declares that the appliance with the display. A (Start/Reload)
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.
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...
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 ■...
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,...
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.
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.
Faults and what to do about them Drain the water. ~ Page 53 Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release. The door can then be opened. Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy Flashes fast + signal: The door was opened and the water level is too high. œ...
Faults and what to do about them Display Cause/Remedy H:32 The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the alternating with laundry is unevenly distributed. Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly in the drum. when programme is finished E (3s) lights up The childproof lock is activated –...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy The door cannot be The temperature in drum is too high to open the door. ■ opened. The safety function is activated. Stop the programme? ■ The water level in drum is too high. ■...
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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. ■...
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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? ■...
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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).
Customer Service If you contact Customer Service, you Customer Service will require the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your I f you have any queries on use, are appliance. C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e unable to rectify faults on the appliance The contact details for Customer yourself or if your appliance needs to be...
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.
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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