Bosch WUU28480HK User Manual And Installation Instructions
Bosch WUU28480HK User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WUU28480HK User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WUU28480HK [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Buttons ........  23 1.1 General information.... 4 9 Programmes ......  24 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories......  28 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........  28 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......  32 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ........ 32 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ........ 32 15 Basic settings......  33 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 33 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 34 16 Programme counter ....  34 16.1 Calling up the programme counter ........
  • Page 4: Safety

    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: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect 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. ▶...
  • Page 6 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. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    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.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. ▶ Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶...
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. damage Ensure that the water pressure in ▶ the water supply system is at least Preventing material damage ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Reduce the washing temperature for Environmental protection and saving energy 3 Environmental protec- lightly and normally soiled laundry. tion and saving energy a At lower temperatures, the appli- ance consumes less energy. For Environmental protection and saving energy light to normal soiling, lower tem- 3.1 Disposing of packaging peratures than indicated on the...
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    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 28 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Kitchen unit Only install the the appliance. appliance under- Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ neath a continu- ance anywhere that is liable to ex- ous worktop that perience frost or outdoors.
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection Pull the hoses out of the holders. Remove the 4 sleeves. Unscrew and remove all of Put on the 4 cover caps. the screws for the 4 transit bolts using a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Note: Observe the draining heights. 4.5 Connecting the appliance The maximum draining height is Connecting the water inlet hose 100 cm. Connect the water inlet hose. Siphon Secure the con- nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el- bow.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten 4.6 Aligning the appliance the lock nuts against the housing In order to reduce noise and vibra- until they are hand-tight. tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    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.
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 29 Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en Add washing powder containing Before using for the first time 6 Before using for the oxygen bleach to compartment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. Before using for the first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory.
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. 10h  Program end time → "Buttons", Page 23 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Description Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status – –  – – Rinse hold Programme status Program end Programme status ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appli- ance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 (Pre-wash ⁠...
  • Page 22 en Display Display Description ¡ No water pressure. → "E:30 / -10 and/or ", Page 39 ¡ The water pressure from the tap is too low. E:35 / -10 Error code, error display, signal. → "Troubleshooting", Page 38 Example...
  • Page 23: Buttons

    Buttons en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons Button Selection More information Start/Reload  ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause SpeedPerfect  ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration.
  • Page 24: Programmes

    en Programmes Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons  Wash hard-wearing items made of cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate SpeedPerfect ...
  • Page 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ 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.
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Do not use fabric softener. Tip: Use the Synthetics  programme to wash heavily soiled laundry. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm Duvet  Wash pillows or quilts stuffed with synthetic fibres or down fillings. Wash large items separately.
  • Page 27: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Do not use liquid detergent or detergent that is in- tended for woollens or delicates. Note: The drum cleaning indicator flashes to re- mind you if you have not used a programme at 60 °C or higher for a long time. Quick 15'/30' ...
  • Page 28: Preparing The Laundry

    en Accessories Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 48. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WMZ2381 tension or AquaStop (approx.
  • Page 29: Detergents And Care

    Detergents and care products en ¡ Load the laundry unfolded into the 13.2 Setting a programme drum ¡ Before loading the drum, any laun- dry that has been pre-treated with Turn the programme selector and chlorine bleach should be rinsed set the required programme. several times → "Programmes", Page 24 If required, adjust the programme...
  • Page 30: For Liquid Detergent

    en Basic operation Press down on the insert and re- Slide the measuring aid forwards. move the detergent drawer. Fold the measuring aid down and Insert the measuring aid. click it into place. Insert the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. 13.6 Use the measuring aid 13.7 Adding detergent and for liquid detergent...
  • Page 31: Starting The Programme

    Basic operation en Requirements 13.8 Starting the programme ¡ The laundry is placed in the appli- Requirement: A programme is set. ance. → "Setting a programme", Page 29 → "Loading laundry", Page 29 ¡ A programme has started. Press Start/Reload  ▶ → "Starting the programme", a The drum rotates and load detec- Page 31 tion takes place.
  • Page 32: Resuming The Programme When The Programme Status Is Rinse Hold

    en Childproof lock – If the water level is high, start Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- the Spin  programme or select move any foreign objects. a suitable programme for drain- ing. → "Programmes", Page 24 Remove the laundry. → "Unloading the laundry", Page 32 13.13 Resuming the pro- gramme when the pro-...
  • Page 33: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
  • Page 34: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    en Programme counter 15.2 Changing the basic set- Cleaning and servicing 17 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Set the programme selector to po- To keep your appliance working effi- sition 1. Cleaning and servicing ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 17.1 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Risk of injury!
  • Page 35: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and servicing en 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.
  • Page 36 en Cleaning and servicing Open and remove the mainten- CAUTION - Risk of scalding! ance flap. 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.
  • Page 37 Cleaning and servicing en Insert the pump cap. Cleaning the drain pump Ensure that the parts of the Requirement: The drain pump is ‒ pump cap are correctly as- empty. → Page 35 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. lights up. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped. ▶ → "Cancelling the programme", Page 31 ▶ Water level is too high. Select a suitable programme for draining.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not Check whether the lighting in your room or other ▶ working. appliances are working. The programme does has not been pressed. Start/Reload  not start. Press Start/Reload  ▶ Door is not closed. Close the door.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Continue the programme by selecting Spin  or a ▶ ing. suitable programme for draining and pressing Start/Reload  → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 32 The water outlet hose is connected too high. Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of ▶...
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 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 compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 35 ▶ pump. Slurping, rhythmical The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is suction noise. pumped out.
  • Page 46 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 ...
  • Page 47: Emergency Release

    Transportation, storage and disposal en 18.1 Emergency release 19.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 35 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 48: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    en Customer Service 19.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 20 Customer Service ance Detailed information on the warranty Customer Service Valuable raw materials can be re- period and terms of warranty in your used by recycling. country is available from our after- sales service, your retailer or on our WARNING website.
  • Page 49: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en Consumption values 21 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. Consumption values The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.
  • Page 50 en Technical data Length of the 210 cm power cord...
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