Bosch WVH28420GB Operating Instructions Manual

Preparation
Your washer dryer
Before using for the first time Page 6
The washer dryer was tested before leaving the factory.
Congratulations – You have opted for a modern, high-quality
To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the Washing
domestic appliance manufactured by BOSCH. The washer dryer first cycle should be carried out without any laundry with Fluff
is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy.
Clean programme. Page 6: Before using for the first Washing + Drying without interruption
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly
time
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
Correct installation according to separate Installation
and maintenance instructions.
For further information about products, accessories, spare parts and
services visit our web site: www.bosch-home.com or contact our after-
sales service centres.
Check the machine
You can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service
here or in the after-sales service directory (depending on model).
– Never switch on a damaged machine!
GB 0844 8928979 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to
– Inform your customer service! Detergent drawer with
3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.
compartments I, II,
Insert mains plug
Contents
With dry hands only!
Take hold of the plug only! Air outlet
Intended use........................................................................................ 1
Preparation ...................................................................................... 1/2
Preparation Washing or Washing + Drying ...........................2/3/4 Turn on the tap
Preparation Drying .....................................................................2/3/4
– At the end of the drying programme there is an
Set and adjust the programme ................................................3/4/5
automatic cleaning fluff process, turn on the water
After washing/drying.......................................................................... 5
tap even if a drying programme is selected.
Important information......................................................................... 6
Programme overview ......................................................................... 7 Provide good ventilation
Drying table ......................................................................................... 8
Consumption values .......................................................................... 8 Good ventilation is required to extract air produced
Display and Option buttons .............................................................. 9 during drying.
Air inlet
Additional functions and Individual settings ................................10 – Keep the installation room well ventilated.
– Clean the air inlet filter regularly.
Information on the display ..............................................................11
– Do not block the air inlet and/or air outlet.
Safety instructions ............................................................................11
What to do if ............................................................................... 12/13
Emergency release ..........................................................................13
Protection of the environment/
Conservation tips
Intended use
– Load the maximum amount of laundry to wash or dry for the
particular programme. Page 7: Programme overview
– Wash normally soiled laundry without prewash.
For domestic use only.
For the washing of machine-washable fabrics in a detergent
– Select Cottons Eco 60°C and additional (Intensive)
solution.
function to obtain good cleaning results with significantly
To be operated with cold mains water and commercially available
lower energy consumption.
low foam detergents and care products which are suitable for use – Dose the detergent according to the manufacturer's
in front loaded washer dryer. instructions and water hardness.
– If the laundry is then to be dried in the appliance, select the
highest selectable spin speed – because the more water that
– Do not leave children unattended near the washer dryer.
is spun out of the appliance, the less time and energy is
– Keep pets away from the washer dryer!
required to dry it.
– The washer dryer is not to be used by children or persons
– Keep the installation room well ventilated, clean the air inlet
not familiar with the operating instructions.
filter regularly.
– Install and operate the washer dryer in a room with a drain.
Installation and maintenance instructions. Page 9
– In order to ensure your safety, you must plug the cable into
– Please do not dry dripping-wet laundry.
a socket which has a reliable earth connection.
Waste of time and energy!
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Drying
Sort and load the laundry
– Observe the care information provided by the manufacturer.
– Sort according to the information on the care labels.
– Sort according to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
– Remove any foreign objects – risk of rusting.
– Do not exceed the maximum load. Page 7
– If drying programme selected. Page 4: Sort and load the laundry (drying)
– Observe the instructions in the Important information section.
– Load both large and small items of washing.
Control panel – Close the washer dryer door. Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the
loading door and rubber seal.
Add detergent and care product
(rear side)
– Add the appropriate dose according to: Amount of washing, soiling, water hardness
Door handle (ask your water supply company) and manufacturer's instructions.
– Models without insert for liquid detergent: pour liquid detergent into an appropriate
dispenser and place in the drum.
– Use commercially available low foam detergents for washer dryer only.
Drum
– During operation: close the detergent drawer!
Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash, water softener,
Service flap
1 Set and adjust the programme
– Turn the programme selector to desired washing
programme. Page 7: Programme overview
Use option buttons and additional functions. Page 9/10
Display panel/ Programme selector Start/
All buttons are sensitive and a gentle touch is adequate!
Option buttons/ Pause
If you press and hold the °C ( Temp.),
Additional functions
the setting options automatically scroll through.
If washing and drying without interruption is desired (only possible for Cottons
Cottons Eco , Mixed Load , Easy-Care
– Activate auto drying function by touching
– Do not exceed the maximum load for the drying function.
– Select maximun selectable spin speed of washing programme to ensure the drying
result.
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Programme selector for switching the
machine on and off and for selecting the
programme. Can be rotated in either
direction.
Select Start/Pause
Detailed programme overview. Page 7/8
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Sort and load the laundry (drying)
Only dry laundry that is labelled with the following care symbols:
– = tumble-dry at normal heat setting (Intensive Dry ).
– = tumble-dry at low heat setting (Gentle Dry ).
The following textiles should not be tumble-dried:
– = do not tumble-dry care symbol.
– Woollens or items containing wool. Risk of shrinking!
– Delicate fabric (silk, synthetic net curtain). Risk of creasing!
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– Items containing foam rubber or similar material.
– Items which have been treated with flammable solvents, such as stain
removers, petrol, paint thinners. Explosion hazard!
– Items still containing hair lacquer or similar substances.
Dangerous vapours!
Do not exceed the maximum drying load. Page 7
Set and adjust the drying programme
– Turn the programme selector to Intensive Dry or Gentle Dry .
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Page 7: Programme overview
bleach, stain remover
The default drying mode is , in this mode the drying time is
Compartment : Fabric softener
automatically adjusted to the load amount to obtain cupboard dried
laundry ready to fold and stack in the cupboard. You can change
Compartment I: Detergent for pre-wash
the drying mode to in order to obtain extra dry laundry, or
time dry and define the drying time by touching the (Dry) button,
to estimate or select drying duration. Page 8: Drying table
All buttons are sensitive and a gentle touch is adequate!
If you press and hold the Finish in option buttons,
the setting options automatically scroll through.
Select Start/Pause
(Finish in) or (Spin) option buttons, 2
,
and PowerWash 60' ):
... Drying
(Dry) button. Page 10
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... Washing/Washing + Drying
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Removing laundry Important information
Open washer dryer door and remove laundry.
Leave the washer dryer door and detergent drawer open so that any residual
Washing drying preparing/Protecting the laundry and the machine
water can evaporate!
– Empty pockets.
Turn off the tap – Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
– Trousers, knitwear and knitted textiles, e.g. Jersey garments, T-shirts or sweatshirts should
be turned inside out.
Not required for Aqua-Stop models. Installation maintenance instructions,
Page 9 – Ensure that underwired bras are machine washable.
– Wash delicates in a net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
Switch off
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– Remove curtain hooks or place curtains in a net/bag.
– Set programme selector to Off.
– Use only tumble-dry textiles if you select drying.
– Before tumble-drying, handwash items should be spun using the appropriate spin speed.
– Remove as much water as possible before tumble-drying. Recommended spin speed for
cottons is more than 1000 rpm; for easy-care is more than 800 rpm.
– In order to ensure uniform drying, sort the items according to fabric type and degree
of drying required.
– Items which require ironing do not have to be ironed immediately after being tumble-dried.
Programme ended when ...
It is a good idea to fold or roll them together for a while, so that any remaining moisture
is evenly distributed.
... Start/Pause indicator light goes out and or (if was selected, – To achieve good drying performance, dry quilt covers, terry towels or other large textile
no final spin/drain) appears on the display field, the buzzer sounds. Set volume items individually. Terry towels not more than 4 pieces (or 3 kg).
of buzzer. Page 10
Before using for the first time
If was selected, and is displayed, touch the Start /Pause button.
– The programme continues with draining the water and spinning the laundry
Do not put any laundry in the washer dryer. Turn on the tap, pour ½ measuring cup
(the default spin speed can be changed in advance).
of detergent into dispenser II. Set the Fluff Clean
– If you only want to drain the water, touch the Start/ Pause button again
Start/Pause .
when the spinning starts. The programme is paused and the door lock is
At the end of the programme, set the programme selector to
released. You can remove the laundry.
Laundry with different degrees of soiling
If appears and drying symbol flashes on the display field high drum
temperature. Cool-down programme is running until drum is cooled down.
Wash new items separately.
If and appears alternately. Page 11: Information on the display
Light Do not prewash.
Change the programme ...
If required, pretreat stains. Select Cottons Eco
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or (intensive) additional function.
If you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the washing/drying programme. Heavy Load less laundry. Prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select Cottons Eco
– If required, adjust the programme setting and/or select additional functions.
Page 9/10 or (intensive) additional function.
– Select Start/Pause .
Soaking Load laundry of the same colour
Pause the programme ... Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Set Cottons 30 °C programme and select Start/Pause
– Touch the Start/Pause button. After approx. 10 minutes, select Start/Pause
– Follow the instructions in the display field: when lights up and Start/Pause if the programme is to be continued or change the programme.
appears in the display, the door can be opened. If required, add/remove
Starching Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
a laundry item; If and are displayed alternately, the door cannot
be opened due to a high water level in drum or a high temperature. Starching is possible in all wash programmes using liquid starch. Pour the starch into the
– Touch Start/Pause button to continue the programme. fabric softener compartment according to the manufacturer's instructions (if necessary clean
– The pause function cannot be activated during drying phase.
it first).
Dyeing/bleaching
... or terminate the programme
Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel.
Washing programmes with high temperature:
Always follow the dye manufacturer's instructions. Do not bleach laundry in the washing
– Cool down laundry: Select Rinse , touch Start/Pause .
machine.
Washing programmes at lower temperature:
– Select Spin , touch Start/Pause .
Drying programme:
– Select Intensive Dry or Gentle Dry , touch (Dry) option button,
set 15 minutes drying time, then touch Start /Pause button.
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40 °C programme and select
Off.
programme
programme
.
. After the required soaking time, reselect
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