For further information, please refer to the Digital User Guide. Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 6 Before using for the first time ... 19 1.1 General information.... 4 6.1 Starting an empty washing cycle ......... 19 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 7 Display ........
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13.13 Unloading the laundry .. 35 19.3 Using the appliance again .. 52 13.14 Switching off the appli- 19.4 Disposing of old appliance .. 53 ance........ 35 20 Customer Service..... 53 14 Childproof lock...... 35 20.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and 14.1 Activating the childproof production number (FD).. 53 lock ......... 35 21 Consumption values....
en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of chemical burns! If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance. Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation. ▶ Rinse eyes and/or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products.
en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage able to operate properly.
Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ spray residue or other residues im- lightly and normally soiled laundry. mediately if they come into contact a At lower temperatures, the appli- with the appliance. ance consumes less energy.
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 31 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order.
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Installation and connection en ATTENTION! 4.4 Removing the transit The appliance may contain residual bolts water. If you tilt the appliance beyond 40°, this residual water may leak out. The appliance is secured for trans- Tilt the appliance carefully. portation using transit bolts on the ▶...
en Installation and connection Pull the power cable out of the Press down on the 4 cover caps. holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Remove the 4 sleeves. Connecting the water inlet hose Connect the water inlet hose. Put on the 4 cover caps. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4").
Installation and connection en Water outlet connection types 4.6 Aligning the appliance This information is intended to help In order to reduce noise and vibra- you to connect this appliance to the tion and to prevent the appliance water outlet. from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance's power cable in a socket nearby.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 33 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
Before using for the first time en The selected programme setting is If a setting is activated, the display shown in the middle of the display. shows . The selection does not need to be confirmed again. Sub-menu The sub-menu closes automatically To select the settings you require, after a few seconds.
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en Before using for the first time Pour standard washing powder into compartment II. To prevent foaming, use only half of the amount of detergent recom- mended by the detergent manufac- turer for light soiling. Do not use detergent suitable for woollens or delicates.
Display en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Designation More information 0:40 h Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining 10 h "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 24 10,0 kg Recommended...
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en Display Display Designation More information Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 35 Easy Iron The reduced creasing function is activ- ated.
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Display en Display Designation More information Dosage:_ 50% Dosing recom- The recommended dosage for detergent. mendation Note: The dosing recommendation indic- ates the load capacity that should be used for the relevant detergent dosage. The percentage refers to the maximum load capacity for the programme. Active oxygen Active oxygen treatment is activated.
en Buttons Buttons 8 Buttons With the Options button, you can open the sub-menu for additional programme Buttons settings. The additional programme settings are listed in the overview for the buttons. The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for .
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Buttons en Button Selection More information Options Multiple selection Activate additional programme set- tings. → "Adjusting additional programme settings", Page 33 The additional programme settings can be found in this overview. Prewash ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡...
en Programmes Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information about programme selection. Care symbols on the care labels Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen 10,0 or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate SpeedPerfect.
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 800 rpm Wool Hand- or machine-washable items that are made from wool or contain wool. To prevent the laundry from shrinking, the drum moves the items very gently with long pauses. Use a detergent that is suitable for wool.
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Shirts Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made from cot- ton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Tip: In order to avoid creasing in your laundry, you can activate Easy-Iron. The laundry is only given a short spin and can be removed while still dripping wet.
Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Curtains Wash curtains and blinds. Programme for washing heavy curtains up to the maximum load for the programme or lightweight curtains measuring 25-30 m². In order to prevent intensive foaming, use a deter- gent suitable for curtains when washing lightweight curtains.
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Power Wash 30' Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- ded fabrics. Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm ActiveOxygen For all washable items and for items that are suit- Air Wash ...
Laundry Note: More detailed instructions for – Tie together longer drawstrings, and tie cords with solid end- use can be found on www.bosch- home.cn or by scanning the QR code pieces in hoods or trousers – Remove curtain hooks and lead on the title page of this user manual.
Detergents and care products been correctly installed and connec- Notes ted. ¡ More detailed instructions for use → "Installation and connection", can be found on www.bosch- Page 12 home.cn or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user Press ▶...
Basic operation en Note: The programme settings are Press down on the insert and re- not saved permanently for the pro- move the detergent drawer. gramme. Adjusting additional programme settings Press Options to call up additional programme settings. Select the programme settings. Press Options to call up the main menu.
en Basic operation Slide the measuring aid forwards. 13.8 Starting the programme Note: If you want to change the time until the programme ends, set the "Ready in" time first. Press Start/Reload ▶ a The drum rotates and load detec- tion takes place. This can take up to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum.
Childproof lock en Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- 13.11 Cancelling the pro- move any foreign objects. gramme Press Start/Reload Open the appliance door. The appliance door remains locked for safety reasons if the temperature and water levels are high. – If the temperature is high, start the Rinse programme.
¡ The Wi-Fi basic setting is activated scanning the QR code in the table of on the appliance. contents or on www.bosch-home.cn. → "Activating Wi-Fi on the appli- The Home Connect services are not ance", Page 37 available in every country.
Home Connect en In the Home Connect app, enter 15.2 Connecting the appli- the network name (SSID) and ance to a WLAN home password (key) for your home net- network (Wi-Fi) without work. WPS function Carry out the steps in the Home Connect app to connect the If your router does not have a WPS appliance.
en Home Connect Select Wi-Fi on/off. Requirements ¡ The appliance is connected to your Select on. Wi-Fi home network. a Wi-Fi is activated. ¡ The appliance is connected to the Note: If Wi-Fi is activated, the appli- Home Connect app. ance will not switch itself off automat- ¡...
(to ensure scanning the QR code in the table of a secure data connection). contents or on www.bosch-home.cn. ¡ The current software and hardware version of your appliance. 17.1 Cleaning the drum ¡ Status of any previous reset to factory settings.
en Cleaning and servicing Press down on the insert and re- Fit the insert and click it into place. move the detergent drawer. Clean the opening for the deter- Pull out the insert upwards. gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- Push in the detergent drawer.
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Cleaning and servicing en Open and remove the service flap. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
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en Cleaning and servicing Ensure that both impellers can Cleaning the drain pump turn. Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 40 Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully. The filter insert in the pump ‒ housing may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt.
Cleaning and servicing en Insert and close the service flap. 17.4 Cleaning the intake opening in the rubber gasket Regularly check the intake opening in the rubber gasket for any block- ages and clean the intake opening. Open the appliance door. Remove any blockages from the intake opening.
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30/-20" Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it ▶ is operating. The appliance is not The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in. working. Connect the appliance to the power supply. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. ing. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. ▶ Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed. Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times. imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during Transit bolts have not been removed. the spin cycle. Removing the transit bolts ▶ Persistent, quiet whirr- Active oxygen treatment is active. ing fan noise. Not a fault – normal operating noise. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the Spin programme.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Odours have formed Humidity and detergent residue may promote the in the appliance. formation of bacteria. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 39 ▶ If you are not using the appliance, leave the door ▶ and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.
→ "Before using for the first time", 19.1 Removing the appliance Page 19. Note: More detailed instructions for use can be found on www.bosch- home.cn or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user manual. Turn off the water tap.
Customer Service en 19.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 20 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service Valuable raw materials can be re- unable to rectify faults on the appli- used by recycling. ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- WARNING tomer Service.
en Consumption values Water pressure ¡ Minimum: Consumption values 21 Consumption values 100 kPa (1 bar) Consumption values ¡ Maximum: Model WGA656B90W 1000 kPa Class (10 bar) Energy consump- 0,860 kWh/cycle Length of the wa- 150 cm tion ter inlet hose Water consump- 63,0 l/cycle Length of the wa- 150 cm tion ter outlet hose...
Applicable standard en GB 17625.1 Electromagnetic compatibility – Limits – Limits for harmonic cur- rent emissions (equipment input current ≤16 A per phase) GB 12021.4 Maximum allow- able values of grades of energy efficiency and water efficiency for household electric washing machines GB 4706.24 Safety of house-...
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