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Washer dryer WVH28424GB 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 Setting the signal ... 41 Intended use Cleaning and maintenance . . . 42 This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e domestic use only.
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! P ackaging/old 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 Dispose of packaging in an...
Installation and connection 8 Water supply hose on Aqua-Stop Installation and models connection @ Water drain hose H Elbow for securing the water drain hose* S tandard accessories I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d c o n n e c t i o n P Water supply hose on standard/ Aqua-Secure models Check the machine for transport...
Installation and connection Installing the appliance under/ Caution! Damage to the appliance between kitchen units Frozen hoses may tear or burst. ■ Do not install the washer dryer Warning outdoors and/or in an area where Risk of electric shock! there is a risk of frost. Danger of death if live parts are When lifting the washer dryer by its touched.
Installation and connection Removing the transportation Take the power cord out of the holders. Remove the sleeves. protection devices Caution! Damage to the appliance Before using the washer dryer for the ■ first time, it is essential to remove all 4 transportation protection devices.
Installation and connection Operate the washer dryer with cold Connection on right side ■ drinking water only. Do not connect the washer dryer to ■ the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot water boiler. Use only the inlet hose supplied or ■...
Installation and connection – Aqua-Secure Drainage into a wash basin Warning Risk of scalding! When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded if you touch the hot washing water (e.g. if draining hot washing water into a washbasin). Do not touch the hot washing water. –...
Installation and connection Drainage into a siphon Alignment The connection point must be secured Loosen the lock nut in a clockwise with a Ø 24–40 mm hose clip direction with a wrench. (specialist store). Check the alignment of the washer dryer with a spirit level and, if Connecting required, correct.
Installation and connection Electrical connection Before washing/drying for the first time Electrical safety The washer dryer was inspected Warning thoroughly before leaving the factory. To remove any residual test water, run the Risk of electric shock! Drum Clean l programme the first Risk of death if live parts are touched.
Installation and connection Transportation Preparatory work Turn off the tap. Release the water pressure in the supply hose. Filter in the water inlet hose blocked ~ Page 44 Drain any residual washing water. Drain pump blocked ~ Page 43 Disconnect the washer dryer from the power supply.
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 Insert mains plug. Open the washer Select the washing/ Max. load in display Turn the tap on.
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 Hot air outlet Operating/display panel Door with handle Open the door...
Getting to know your appliance Control panel Change the default settings for the selected @ Start programme. Select the Start/ programme and select additional functions: Reload A button to start, interrupt (e.g. reload the laundry) and cancel the programme. ( Select buttons °C (Temperature), 5 (Finish ~ Page 30 in) time, 0 (Spin speed) and 5 (Drying) for default settings.~ Page 38...
Getting to know your appliance Display panel Displays for the programme ( Temperature for washing Ž (cold) – 90°C Temperature in °C programme 0 Programme information Time: 1:50* Programme duration after programme selec- tion in h:min (hours:minutes) 1 – 24 h Finish in time in h (h=hour) Capacity: 7.0 kg*...
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Getting to know your appliance 8 Spin speed $ – 1400* Spin speed in revolutions per minute; $ (Rinse stop = without final drain/spin cycle, laundry remains in the water after the last rinse cycle) Washing @ Programme progress sym- bols Rinsing Draining/Spinning...
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 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 Start/Reload button. The instructions when dosing indicator lamp is lit and the programme all detergents, cleaning aids, care starts. products and cleaning agents. 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 programmes at high temperature: required. Select Start/Reload A. Select Start/Reload A. The washer To cool down laundry: Select O dryer checks whether a reloading is Rinse.
Operating the appliance End of the programme After washing/drying – 0 – or – – – – (Rinse stop = without Open the door and remove the final drain/spin cycle) is indicated in the laundry. display and acoustic signal sounds. Turn the programme selector to Ú...
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 “ Delicate/Silk max. 2,0 kg/– For delicate, washable textiles, e.g.made of silk, satin, synthetic Ž (cold) – 40 °C fibres or blended fabrics. $ – 800 rpm Note: G, O, p Use a detergent suitable for machine washable delicate fabrics or silk.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Allergy+ ; max. 7,0 (4,0)* kg/4,0 kg Hardwearing textiles made of cotton or linen. Ž (cold) – 60 °C Notes $ – 1400 rpm Especially suitable for increased hygienic demands or particu- ■ G, F, O, p larly sensitive skin on account of prolonged washing at a Aut 1, Aut 2...
Overview of programmes Drying table Cottons/coloureds (textiles made of cotton or linen such as underwear, T-shirts, sweaters, trousers, kitchen towels) Dry weight in kg 0,5 ~1,0 1,0 ~ 2,0 2,0 ~ 3,0 3,0 ~ 4,0 ~ 0,5 ~ 1,0 ~ 2,0 ~ 2,5 Estimated drying time in min Adjustable drying time in min Cup-...
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 starts. Then the programme duration is Notes displayed, e.g. 2:30h Programme selection in Intensive ■ Dry 5 or Gentle Dry ‰ position to When the programme has started, select an individual drying the preselected time can be changed 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 1. Activate setting mode for the signal volume Turn to Ú Off. Turn one position Press and hold the ° C button + Release the button.
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 Reinsert and screw on the pump cover. Handle should be vertical. Warning Risk of scalding! Washing water is hot when washing at high temperatures. You may be scalded if you touch the hot washing water. Allow the washing water to cool down.
Cleaning and maintenance Filter in the water inlet hose Air filter blocked blocked Turn the programme selector to Ú Off. Pull out the mains plug. Warning Open and remove the service flap. Danger of death! Take out the air filter. Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety device in water (it contains an electric valve).
Faults and what to do about them Caution! Faults and what to do Water damage about them Leaking water may cause damage. Do not open the door if you can still see E mergency release, e.g. if a water through the glass. 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 Turn the programme selector to...
Faults and what to do about them Display Cause/Remedy The door cannot be opened after the drying programme due to the high tempera- ture. The cooling process continues until the display disappears, after which the door can be opened. Flashes (no water supply): Tap turned on? Water inlet filter blocked? Clean ¹...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Spin result not satisfac- Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system has stopped the spin cycle, ■ tory. washing unevenly distributed. Distribute small and large items of washing in the drum. Laundry wet/too damp.
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Drying duration According to the air cooling principle, a higher ambient temperature will ■ extended. result in poor drying performance, so the drying time will be extended. Ensure good ventilation to allow surplus heat to escape. Air filter blocked? Clean the air filter ~ Page 44 ■...
Customer service Customer service Technical specifications 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 D imensions: about them ~ Page 46 T e c h n i c a l s p e c i f i c a t i o n s 848 x 598 x 590 mm Please contact our customer service.
Consumption values Consumption values C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s Programme Option Load Energy Water Programme (kg) consumption * Consumption * duration * (kWh) (liter) (hours) i Cottons 20 °C 0,23 2 ¾...
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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 *9001357930*...