Emergency Release; Press Start/Reload - Bosch WAS28462GB Instruction Manual

Safety instructions Important information
– Read the Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing
Before washing for the first time
machine and use the machine accordingly.
Do not put any laundry in the machine. Turn the tap on. Pour the following into compartment II:
– Retain the documents for subsequent use.
– approx. 1 litre water
Risk of electric shock – Never pull on the cable to disconnect the mains plug.
– detergent (amount to be used according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and
– Only insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands. according to water hardness)
Turn the programme selector to Easy-Care
Danger to life For worn-out appliances:
At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to Off.
– Disconnect the mains plug.
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– Cut through the mains cable and remove complete with plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent children from
– When measuring detergent, care products and cleaning agents, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
locking themselves in and risking their lives.
– Empty pockets.
Danger of suffocation – Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of children. – Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
Risk of poisoning – Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
Risk of explosion – Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing solvents, e.g. stain – Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
remover/cleaning solvent may cause an explosion after being loaded into the
– Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
washing machine.
Loading laundry
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
Risk of injury – The washing machine door can become very hot. Insert items of laundry of varying sizes.
– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution. Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.
– Do not climb onto the washing machine. Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
Wash new items of clothing separately.
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
light
No prewash. If required, select the additional
Consumption values
Pretreat any stains as necessary.
depending on model
heavy Do not load as much laundry. Select the programme with Prewash.
Programme
Programme Load Energy *** Water*** Soaking Load laundry of the same colour.
duration***
Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Cottons 30 °C* 9 kg 0.37 kWh 81 l 2:38 h
Set the programme selector to Cottons
Cottons 40 °C* 9 kg 0.93 kWh 80 l 2:48 h After approx. 10 minutes, press
press Start/Reload again to continue the programme, or change the programme.
Cottons 60 °C* 9 kg 1.22 kWh 82 l 2:48 h
Starching Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
Cottons 90 °C 9 kg 2.28 kWh 93 l 2:38 h
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour starch into the
Easy-Care 40 °C* 3,5 kg 0.69 kWh 60 l 1:56 h
ment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (rinse first if necessary).
3.5 kg 0.47 kWh 49 l 1:01 h
Mixed Load 40 °C*
Dyeing/bleaching
Delicate/Silk 30 °C 2 kg 0.14 kWh 33 l 0:43 h
Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. Always follow the dye
manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the washing machine for bleaching clothes.
Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0.16 kWh 40 l 0:40 h
* Programme setting for testing in accordance with applicable standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: When using the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
Annual energy Annual water
Programme Additional function Load
consumption consumption
Cottons 40/60 °C EcoPerfect** 9/4,5 kg 216 kWh 11900 l
** Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 2010/30/EU with cold water (15 °C).
*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient
temperature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected
additional functions.
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Insert for liquid detergent
depending on model
Position the insert for dispensing liquid detergent:
– Remove the detergent drawer completely page 10.
– Slide the insert forwards.
Do not use the insert (slide upwards):
– For gel-type detergents and washing powder,
– for programmes with + Prewash or (Finished in) option
60 °C and press Start/Reload.
– Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug.
Care
– Risk of explosion. No solvents.
Machine housing, control panel
– Remove detergent residue immediately.
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not clean with a jet of water.
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
1. Pull out, press insert down, remove drawer completely.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and dry it.
4. Fit the insert and lock it in place (push the cylinder onto the guide pin).
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
Speed Perfect function.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
Drum
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
30 °C and select Start/Reload.
Start/Reload to stop the programme. After the required soaking time, Descaling Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
This should not be necessary if the correct detergent dosage has been used. If it is necessary, however, proceed
according to the descaling agent manufacturer's instructions. Suitable descalers can be obtained via our website or
from our after-sales service ( page 13).
fabric softener compart-
Instructions in the display panel
flashing Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
: , Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped; Clean the filter
water pressure too low.
: Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump
Drain hose/waste pipe blocked; Clean the drain hose on the siphon
: Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call the after-sales service.
Other displays Switch off the appliance, wait for 5 seconds and switch it back on. If the display appears again,
call the after-sales service page 13.
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Risk of scalding.
What to do if...
Information about blockages – Allow the detergent solution to cool down.
– Turn off the tap.
Detergent solution pump
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
1. Open and remove the service flap.
2. Take the drain hose out of the retainer.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
Push the sealing cap back on.
3. Unscrew the pump cover carefully (residual water).
4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent
solution pump must be able to rotate).
5. Replace the pump cover and screw it on tightly. The handle points upright. Replace the
drain hose in the holder.
6. Refit the service flap and close it.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash:
Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the Drain programme.
Drain hose on the siphon
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
1. Loosen the hose clamp, remove the drain hose carefully (residual water).
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
Filter in the water supply
Risk of electric shock
Do not immerse the AquaStop safety device in water (contains electric valve).
depending on model Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (except Spin / Drain ).
page 11,
3. Press Start/Reload. Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
page 11.
page 11. Clean the filter:
5. Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter with a small brush.
and/or on standard and Aquasecure models:
Remove the hose from the back of the appliance,
remove the filter using pliers and clean the filter.
6. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
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What to do if...
In Add laundry mode, – Water level too high. Not possible to add more laundry. Close the washing
Water is leaking out. – Attach/replace the drain hose correctly.
Start/Reload flashes very machine door immediately if necessary.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
quickly and a signal sounds. – Press
No water supply. – Start/Reload not pressed?
Detergent not dispensed. – Tap not turned on? If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter page 11. – Turn the programme selector to Off and pull the mains plug out of the socket.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped? – Turn off the tap and call the after-sales service
Washing machine door cannot – Safety function active. Programme stopped? page 4.
be opened. – (Rinse hold = no final spin) selected? page 3, 4.

Emergency release

– Can be opened by emergency release only? page 13.
Programme does not start. – Start/Reload pressed or (Finished in) time selected?
The programme continues when the power supply is restored. However, if the laundry has to be removed,
– Washing machine door closed?
the washing machine door can be opened as follows:
– Childlock active? Deactivate page 5.
Detergent solution does not – (Rinse hold = no final spin) selected? page 3, 4.
Risk of scalding
drain. – Clean the detergent solution pump page 11.
The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. If possible, leave to cool down.
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
Water not visible in the drum. – Not a fault - water below the visible area.
Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
1. Turn the programme selector to Off and pull out the mains plug.
Spin result not satisfactory. – Not a fault - the imbalance monitoring system has interrupted the spin because
2. Drain the detergent solution page 11.
Laundry wet/too damp. the laundry is unevenly distributed.
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.
Washing machine door can then be opened.
– Reduced Ironing pressed? page 5.
– Speed selected too low? page 5.
After-sales service
The programme duration – Not a fault - the programme sequence is optimised for the relevant washing pro-
changes during the washing cess. This can cause changes in the programme duration in the display panel.
cycle.
If you cannot remedy the fault yourself (What to do if ...,
We will always find a suitable solution to avoid unnecessary visits by repair personnel.
Repeated spin start-up. – Not a fault - imbalance monitoring system is equalising the imbalance.
You can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service here or in the after-sales service directory
Residual water in the com- – Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
(depending on the model).
partment for care products.
– Clean the insert if necessary page 10.
– GB 0844 8928979 (Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute.
Odour formation in the washing – Run the Cottons 90 °C programme with the washing machine empty. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply).
machine. Use standard detergent.
– IE 01450 2655
Status indicator flashing. – Too much detergent used?
Please give the after-sales service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance.
Detergent may escape from the Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre water and pour the mixture into
detergent drawer. compartment II. (Not for outdoor textiles or those made with down.)
– Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash cycle.
Pronounced generation of – Are the appliance feet fixed?
noise, vibration and Secure appliance feet Installation instructions. Product number Production number
"wandering" during the spin – Transportation safety devices removed?
Trust the manufacturer's technical expertise. Turn to us.
cycle. Remove transportation safety devices Installation instructions.
By doing so, you will ensure that the repair is carried out by trained service technicians equipped with original
Noises during spinning and – Clean the detergent solution pump page 11. spare parts
draining.
Display panel/indicator lamps – Power cut?
do not function during – Circuit breakers tripped? Switch circuit breakers back on or replace.
operation.
– Energy saving mode active? page 5.
– If a fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
Programme sequence longer – Not a fault - imbalance monitoring system is equalising the imbalance by
than usual. repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional rinse cycle.
There are detergent residues on – In isolated cases, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residues.
the laundry. – Select Rinse or brush down the laundry after washing.
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Start/Reload to continue the programme.
page 13.
e.g. in the event of a power cut
page 12, 13), contact our after-sales service.
This information can be found:
on the inside of the washing machine door* /
Washing machine
open service flap* and on the rear of the appliance.
*depending on the model
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