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Washing machine WAY32740WW en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
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.
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Changing the programme ..45 Cancel the programme ..45 Programme end during rinse hold . . 46 Programme end....46 Removing laundry/switching off the appliance .
Intended use Intended use This appliance is intended for use in ■ I n t e n d e d u s e the home and a domestic environment, as well as in public establishments. Do not install or operate this ■...
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 Keep packaging, plastic film dangerous situation. Ensure and packing components away the following: from children. The mains voltage on your ■ power socket must match Warning the rated voltage specified Risk of poisoning! on the appliance Detergents and care products (identification plate).
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Safety instructions If you take hold of any of the Warning ■ appliance's protruding parts Risk of electric shock/fire/ (e.g. the appliance door) in material damage/damage to order to lift or move it, these the appliance! parts may break off and If the appliance's mains cable is cause injury.
Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Caution! ■ transportation by transport Material damage/damage to locking devices. If the the appliance transport locking devices are If the water pressure is too ■ not removed before the high or too low, the appliance is operated, this appliance may not be able to may result in damage to the...
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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 Cleaning/Maintenance Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Poisonous fumes may be given Risk of death! off by cleaning agents that The appliance is powered by contain solvents, e.g. cleaning electricity. There is a risk of solvent. electric shock if you come into Do not use cleaning agents that contact with live components.
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Safety instructions Caution! Material damage/damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance. Therefore please note: Do not allow these agents to ■...
Environmental protection This enables you to compare the Environmental consumption levels of the different programmes when choosing your protection programme settings and decide on an energy- and water-saving P ackaging/used appliance programme setting. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner.
Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions I ncluded with the appliance Customer services 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 machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The washing machine be stable Warning Note: so that it does not move around. Risk of injury! The installation surface must be firm The washing machine is very heavy. ■ ■ and level. Be careful when lifting/transporting Soft floors/floor coverings are not the washing machine.
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 Hose and cable lengths Left-hand connection ■ Right-hand connection ■ The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/customer services: Extension for Aqua-Stop and cold ■ water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m); order no. WM Z2380, WZ 10130, CZ 11350, Z 7070X0 A longer supply hose (approx.
Positioning and connecting Water inlet When the tap is open, the water flow rate is at least 8 l/min. Warning If the water pressure is higher than this, Danger of death! a pressure-reducing valve must be There is a risk of electric shock if you installed.
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection Drainage into a washbasin Warning ■ Risk of scalding! When you are washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water (e.g. when draining hot water into a washbasin).
Positioning and connecting Levelling Align the appliance using a spirit level. Incorrect alignment may result in loud noises, vibrations and machine "movement". Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF17 spanner, by turning it in a clockwise direction. Check the alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level, and adjust it if necessary.
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection The mains plug can be accessed at ■ all times. If this is not possible, in order to comply with the relevant Warning safety regulations, a switch (2-pole Danger of death! switch-off) must be built into the There is a risk of electric shock if you permanent installation in accordance touch live components.
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Transportation time E.g. when moving house The washing machine was thoroughly Preparatory work: tested before leaving the factory.To Turn off the tap. remove any water that may be left over Reduce the water pressure in the from the test, run the first wash cycle supply hose: ~ Page 51;...
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Positioning and connecting Warning Before switching on the appliance again: Risk of injury/material damage/ damage to the appliance! Notes If you take hold of any of the ■ The transport braces must be appliance's protruding parts (e.g. the ■ removed. appliance door) in order to lift or Pour approx.
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Plug into the mains. Open the washing Sort the laundry. To switch on, press Turn on the tap. machine door.
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance W ashing machine 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 ~ Page 43 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive Buttons Child lock E 3 sec. for Note: (except for the main switch) and only activating/deactivating the need to be pressed lightly. childproof lock ~ Page 45 Buttons basic settings 3 sec. for Main switch changing the appliance settings, for switching the washing...
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Main menu after selecting the programme e.g. Easy-Care The arrows on the display panel indicate in which direction the programme default settings can be changed using the buttons located above and below. To change, select the button under the programme highlighted in black and change the programme.
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Getting to know the appliance Stains x button selected and select, for example, the grass· stain type: Using the two right-hand arrows, select the stain type. The selected stain type is active immediately and is displayed on the display panel. Wait or go back to the main menu by pressing the Main menu or Stains x button.
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 30 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry SpeedPerfect setting if L a u n d r y necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes P rogrammes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Name of the programme Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Delicates / Silk Max. 2 kg Delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic fibres or Ž - 40 °C blends (e.g. silk blouses, silk scarves) 0 - 800** rpm For delicates or silk, use a detergent suitable for machine- Note: .
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Jeans Max. 3.5 kg Dark-coloured cottons and dark-coloured easy-care fabrics; Ž - 40 °C Turn items inside-out before washing. 0 - 1200** rpm ¦, (, x, !, Ï, Z, p, %, $, Á Outdoor * Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Down Wear * Max. 2 kg Machine-washable fabrics stuffed with down, such as pillows and Ž - 60 °C duvets; also suitable for items stuffed with synthetic fibres 0 - 1200** rpm Wash large items separately. Use a detergent designed for Note: .
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Rinse * Rinse Plus with spin 0 - 1600** rpm Z, Ï, $, p Spin * Extra spin with selectable speed 0 - 1600** rpm Drain * For the rinsing water, e.g. after the $ setting (Rinse Hold = no final spin cycle) Outdoor / Impregnation * Max.
Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Automatic * Max. 6 kg Hard-wearing fabrics; 40 °C The degree of soiling and the type of fabric are automatically detected 1400** rpm and the washing sequence are adjusted accordingly. x, $, Á Automatic Soft * Max.
Programme default settings Finished in Programme default settings ñ The programme duration is shown after selecting the programme. T he programme default settings are P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s displayed in the main menu after Before starting the programme, you selecting the programme.
Additional programme settings/options Prewash * Additional programme settings/options Settings that can be selected: (* depending on the on – off model) For heavily soiled laundry. T he settings/options that are available Pour detergent into Note: 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 / o p t i o n s depend on the model.
Additional programme settings/options Easy-Iron * Rinse Hold * Settings that can be selected: Settings that can be selected: on – off on – off Reduces creasing thanks to a special The washing remains in the water after spin sequence followed by fluffing and the last rinse cycle.
Additional programme settings/options Stains The treatment of two stains explained in the following example: Blood In total, there are 16 different types of Blood is first “dissolved” in cold water, stain to choose from. then the selected wash programme starts. Types of stain that can be selected: Baby food •...
Press the # button. The appliance is switched on. To do this, repeatedly press the corresponding button until the required The Bosch logo appears on the display setting is displayed. ~ Page 27 and all indicator lamps light up. The Cottons programme set at the...
Individual laundry Additional programme settings/options items may cause an unbalanced ~ Page 38 load. ~ Page 48 Wait until the Bosch logo no longer ■ Placing laundry into the drum appears before adding laundry. The load screen appears when the ■...
Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent Filling and care products Warning Eye/skin irritation! Caution! Detergents and care products may Damage to the appliance spray out if the detergent drawer is Cleaning agents and agents for pre- opened while the machine is in treating laundry (e.g.
Operating the appliance During washing, the progress of the Measuring aid* for liquid detergent programme is displayed in a bar on the *depending on the model display panel. The bar fills in during the washing cycle and provides information Position the measuring aid for dosing about the current progress of the the correct amount of liquid detergent: programme.
Operating the appliance Child lock E 3 sec. Notes Do not leave the door open for too ■ You can lock the washing machine to long when adding laundry as water prevent the functions you have set from from the laundry may leak out. being changed inadvertently.
Operating the appliance Programme end during rinse hold The following appears on the display panel: Notes Leave the loading door and ■ detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate. Always wait until the programme ■ ends, as the appliance could still be locked.
Appliance settings Appliance settings S ettings that can be selected: A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s End signal ■ off – quiet – medium – loud – very loud Adjust the volume of the end signal.
Sensors Dosing recommendation Sensors The dosing recommendation indicates a A utomatic load sensing recommended detergent dosage as a S e n s o r s percentage, depending on the selected Depending on the type of fabric and programme and the detected load. The load, the automatic load sensing indicated % refers to the dosing function optimally adjusts the water...
Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Cleaning and panel maintenance Wipe the housing and the control ■ Warning panel with a soft, damp cloth. C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Remove the detergent residue Danger of death! ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Detergent drawer and housing If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues: Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer. To remove the insert: Push the insert Take the drain hose out of the upwards from below with your finger.
Cleaning and maintenance Place the service flap back on, lock Filter in the water supply it into place, and close it. blocked First, reduce the water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap. Select any programme (except Rinse/Spin/Empty). Press the A button.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedy Pause: Reload is not Water level or temperature is too high. Press the A button to continue the possible programme. Door cannot be Water level or temperature is too high. Press the A button to continue the unlocked: Water level programme.
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Water is leaking from the Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ appliance. Tighten the threaded joint on the inlet hose. ■ The appliance is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Odours in the washing Run the Drum Clean or Cottons 90 °C programme without laundry. machine. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. Note: . To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
After-sales service After-sales service I f you cannot rectify a fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e contact customer services. ~ Cover page We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
Consumption rates Consumption rates E nergy and water consumption, programme duration and C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate values) Programme Load Energy Water Programme consumption*...
EN 61000-3-3 2011/65/EU EN 50581 1999/5/EC EN 60335-1 EN 62311 EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-17 EN 300 328 A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.bosch-home.com among the additional documents on the product page for this appliance.
Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty O nly for appliances with Aqua-Stop A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y In addition to warranty claims against the vendor based on the purchase agreement and to our appliance warranty, we will provide compensation under the following conditions: If water damage is caused due to a...
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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 *9001401846*...