Bosch WAY32540AU Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Front-loading washing machine

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WAY32540AU
Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions
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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAY32540AU Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2: Your New Washing Machine

    Please take a couple of minutes to read and become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine. To meet the high quality demands of the Bosch brand, each washing machine, which leaves our factory, is inspected thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents e n I n s t r u c t io n Ma n u a l a n d I n s t alla t io n In s t r u c t i o n s Before washing Intended use Ø...
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended use B e f o r e wa s h i n g For use in the household only. Ø The washing machine is suitable for washing machine- Ø washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor. The washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold Ø...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Warning! ã Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. – Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord. – Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only. Warning! ã...
  • Page 6 Prevent children from touching the hot washing machine door. – Detergents and care products may cause intoxication if consumed or eye and skin irritation if touched. Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. Warning! ã Risk of explosion! Items of washing pretreated with solvent detergents, e.g.
  • Page 7 Caution! ã Danger when reaching into/gripping the rotating drum! If you reach into the rotating drum, you may injure your hands. Do not grip the rotating drum. Wait until the drum stops rotating. Caution! ã Risk of coming into contact with liquid detergents/ care products! If the detergent drawer is opened while the washing machine is running, detergent/care product may spray...
  • Page 8: Protection Of The Environment

    Protection of the environment Packaging/Old appliance Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. This appliance has been identified in accordance with the European Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The Directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return and recycling of waste appliances.
  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Appliance

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  • Page 10: Detergent Drawer

    Detergent drawer Dispenser I Detergent for prewash Softener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum load. Dispenser Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach, stain remover Dispenser A for dosing liquid detergent (not for all models) For models with insert for liquid detergent: The detergent drawer features an insert which is used as a dosing aid for liquid detergent.
  • Page 11: Operating Elements/Display Elements

    Operating elements/Display elements ² All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently. Press the main switch button. Switch Rinse Hold on and off the appliance. Display panel for settings and Programme selector – can be rotated in information either direction.
  • Page 12: The Main Points In Brief

    The main points in brief Insert mains plug. Open the washing To switch on, press Select the pro- Turn the tap on. machine door. gramme, e.g. button. Cottons. Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load. FODFN Open the detergent Dose detergent according to dosing recommen- Close the washing...
  • Page 13: Before Each Washing

    Before each washing Op e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e – Install and connect washing machine properly. ² Refer to ~ Page 44 – Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing. ~ Page 57 1.
  • Page 14: Preparing The Appliance

    2. Preparing the appliance Insert mains plug. Turn on water tap. 3. Selecting programme and loading laundry in the drum Open the washing machine door. Check whether the drum has been completely emptied. If required, empty. Otherwise, the load display may malfunction. ~ Page 32 Press the button.
  • Page 15 Select a programme. You can use the displayed programme or select another programme, Programme overview, refer to ~ Page 23, Insert the washing. The load screen for the selected programme (e.g. for Cottons) is indicated on the display panel. The load screen is indicated when the door is opened or when the amount of washing is changed.
  • Page 16 = 40 % of the recommendation of the detergent Ø manufacturer = 60 % Ù = 75 % Ú = 100 % Û – Soiling. – Water hardness (depending on model can be determined using enclosed water hardness strip or is available from your water utility company).
  • Page 17 – If the buttons are held down, the set values automatically run ² through ( downwards, upwards). × Ö – The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting the programme. The programme duration is adjusted while the programme is running if the programme duration requires changing, e.g.
  • Page 18: Starting The Programme

    6. Starting the programme Select Start/Reload . The indicator light is on. Ø...
  • Page 19: Washing

    Washing Programme sequence While the programme is running, the programme progress is indicated on the display panel via corresponding symbols and a progress bar. The bar progresses in the course of the wash cycles. The combined symbol indicates the following programme á...
  • Page 20 During the washing Ø Childlock To prevent the set functions of the washing machine from being accidentally changed, the childproof lock can be activated when the programme has started. Activate/deactivate: press Finished in for approx. × 5 seconds. The activated childproof lock is indicated on the display panel by the symbol If the programme selector is adjusted or a button is selected while the childproof lock is active, the...
  • Page 21: End Of The Programme

    Ø Cancelling the programme For programmes at high temperature: 1. Select Start/Reload 2. Cool down laundry: select Rinse. 3. Select Start/Reload For programmes at low temperature: 1. Select Start/Reload 2. Select Spin or Drain. 3. Select Start/Reload End of programme by Rinse Hold. Programme stops Ø...
  • Page 22: After Washing

    After washing Open washing machine door and remove washing. – Do not leave any items of washing in the drum. In the next ² wash they may shrink or discolour something else. – Remove any foreign objects from the drum and the rubber seal –...
  • Page 23: Programme Overview

    Programme overview The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Settings/Information max. load Name of the programme Õ Brief explanation of the programme and selectable temperature as °C for which textiles it is suitable. selectable spin speeds in rpm, the max.
  • Page 24 The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Settings/Information max. 2 kg Wool Hand or machine-washable wool or rich- cold – 30 – 40 °C wool textiles. 0 ... 800 rpm Especially gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage, longer programme pauses (textiles rest in wash liquor).
  • Page 25 The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Settings/Information max. 3.5 kg Dark Wash/Jeans Dark textiles made of cotton and dark cold – 30 – 40 °C easy-care textiles. 0 ... 800 ... 1200 rpm Wash textiles inside out. ¦...
  • Page 26 Starching The washing should not be treated with fabric softener. ² Liquid starch can be used in all wash programmes. Pour starch into the dispenser according to manufacturer’s specifications (if required clean beforehand). Dyeing/Discolouring Dye in household quantities only. Salt may attack stainless steel! Observe specifications of the dye manufacturer! Do not discolour washing in the washing machine! Soaking...
  • Page 27: Programme Settings

    Programme settings Depending on the programme, you can use the programme settings to adjust the washing process even more efficiently to your items of washing. Programme settings: – are active without acknowledgement. ² – not retained after appliance is switched off. –...
  • Page 28 Buttons Notes For heavily soiled washing. Pre-wash Pour detergent into dispensers I and II. Additional rinse cycles depending on the pro- Extra Rinse gramme, prolonged programme duration. Rinse cycle Ý Ë Rinse cycles Ý Ì ² Recommended application: for particularly sensi- Rinse cycles Ý...
  • Page 29: Consumption Values

    Consumption values Programme Additonal Load Energy Water *** Programme function consumption *** duration *** Cottons 30 °C * 8 kg 0.35 kWh 77 l 2:31 h Cottons 40 °C * 8 kg 0.89 kWh 76 l 2:41 h Cottons 60 °C * 8 kg 1.49 kWh 76 l...
  • Page 30: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings The basic settings 3 sec. buttons (Temperature and Spin Ö ), can be used to change the set values, e.g. the volume Ö of the button signals. Simultaneously hold down basic settings 3 sec. buttons for approx. 3 seconds: The access menu for changing the appliance settings Ø...
  • Page 31 Settings Set values Notes Change displayed language. = German »°½¶Ä°¶´ ³´ = English ¶± The appliance automatically switches off after (min.) °Äþ ¾μμ ËÏ the selected time (=0 kWh energy consump- (min.) ÍÊ tion). to switch on, press main switch button (h=hour) Ë...
  • Page 32: Unbalanced Load Detection System

    Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent Load adjust Depending on the type of textile and load, the load adjust optimally adjusts the water consumption in each programme. Load sensor/Load display The load sensor detects the load level in the washing machine when the door is open.
  • Page 33: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Clea n i n g a n d ma i n t e n a n c e Warning! ã Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug! Caution! ã...
  • Page 34: Cleaning The Detergent Drawer

    Descaling Not required if detergent dosed correctly. However, if this does occur, follow the instructions of the descaling agent manufacturer. Suitable descalers can be purchased on our website or from customer service. ~ Page 41 Cleaning the detergent drawer If it contains detergent or fabric softener residue: Pull out, depress insert, take out drawer all the way.
  • Page 35 Take the drainage hose out of the holder. Remove sealing cap, allow detergent solution to flow out. Have a suitable container ready. Push up the closing cap and place the drain hose back in its holder. Note: Residual water may run out. Carefully unscrew the pump cover.
  • Page 36: Filter Blocked In Water Inlet Hose

    Filter blocked in water inlet hose First, release water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap! Select any programme (except Spin/Drain). Select Start/Reload . Leave programme for approx. 40 seconds. Press the button. Appliance is switched off. Pull out the mains plug! Clean the filter: Disconnect the hose from the water tap.
  • Page 37: Emergency Release

    Emergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs The programme continues running when the power supply is restored. If the washing is still to be removed, the door can be opened as described below: Warning! ã Danger of scalding! Wash liquor and washing may be hot. If touched, there is a risk of scalding.
  • Page 38: Information On The Display Panel

    Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy – Washing may be caught. Please open and close washing ²»¾Â´ ³¾¾Á machine door again and select Start/Reload – If required, shut washing machine door or remove washing and shut again. – If required, switch appliance off and on again; set programme and make individual settings;...
  • Page 39 Faults, what to do? Faults Cause/Remedy Water is running out. – Correctly attach/replace drainage hose. – Tighten screw-fitting on the supply hose. Water not flowing in. – Start/Reload not selected? Detergent not – Tap not open? dispensed. – Filter blocked? Clean the filter. –...
  • Page 40 Faults Cause/Remedy Display panel/ – Power failure? indicator lights do – Fuse tripped? Switch on/replace fuse. not function while – If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer service. ~ Page 41 the appliance is running. The programme – Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system adjusts takes longer than imbalance by repeatedly distributing the washing.
  • Page 41: Customer Service

    Customer service If you cannot rectify the fault yourself, Faults, what to do?~ Page 39, please contact our customer service. We will always finds a suitable solution to avoid unnecessary visits by technicians. Please give customer service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance.
  • Page 42: Standard Accessories

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  • Page 43: Hose And Cable Lengths

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  • Page 44 Installation ² Humidity in the drum is caused by the final inspection. Secure installation Warning! ã Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g.
  • Page 45 – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g. washing machine door), the components may break off and the washing machine may be damaged. Donot lift the washing machine by its projecting parts. ² – In addition to the safety information listed here, the local water and electricity supplier may have special requirements.
  • Page 46 Caution! ã Washing machine may be damaged! – Frozen hoses may tear/burst. Do not install the washing machine in an area where there is a risk of frost or outdoors. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g. washing machine door), the components may break off and the washing machine may be damaged.
  • Page 47 Installing the appliance on a base or on a wooden joist ceiling Warning! ã Washing machine may be damaged!! The washing machine may wander during the spin cycle and topple/fall off the base. Always secure the washing machine feet with fixing brackets. Holding brackets: order no.
  • Page 48: Remove Transportation Protection

    Remove transportation protection devices Caution! ã Washing machine may be damaged! Transit bolts which have not been removed may damage e.g. the drum while the washing machine is running. Before using the appliance for the first time, remove the 4 transportation protection devices completely and keep in a safe place.
  • Page 49 Take hoses out of the elbow and remove elbow. Loosen and remove all 4 transportation lock screws. Take the power cord out of the holders. Remove sleeves. Prepare/separate cover. Insert covers. Lock covers firmly by pressing on the locking hook. ²...
  • Page 50: Connecting The Water

    Connecting the water Warning! ã Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Do not immerse Aqua-Stop safety device in water (contains an electric valve). – To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the instructions ²...
  • Page 51 to the tap (¾" = 26.4 mm):  ƒ  ƒ PLQ PP Aqua-Stop and Aqua-Secure Standard on the appliance: for Standard and Aqua-Secure models Carefully turn on the tap and check that the connection points are not leaking. Screw connection is under water pipe pressure. ²...
  • Page 52 Caution! ã The appliance may be damaged. If the end of the drainage hose is immersed in the drained water, water may be drawn back into the appliance! – The plug must not be in the plug hole. – When the water is being pumped out of the washing machine, check that the water drains away quickly enough.
  • Page 53 Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber sleeve or into a gully: Warning! ã Water damage possible! If the drainage hose slips off the plastic pipe due to high water pressure when draining the washing machine, leaking water may cause damage. Secure the drainage hose to prevent it from slipping out of the sink.
  • Page 54: Alignment

    Alignment Loosen lock nut in a clockwise direction with a wrench. Check alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level and, if required, correct. Adjust the height by rotating the foot. All four feet must be firmly on the floor. ²...
  • Page 55: Electrical Connection

    Electrical connection Electrical safety Warning! ã Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. – Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord. – Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only.
  • Page 56 – If a residual-current-operated circuit breaker is used, use only a type which features this symbol: Only this symbol guarantees compliance with currently valid regulations. – The mains plug must be accessible at all times.
  • Page 57: Before The 1St Washing

    Before the 1st washing The washing machine was inspected thoroughly before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine. The washing machine must have been installed and connected ²...
  • Page 58: Transportation, E.g. If Moving House

    Transportation, e.g. if moving house Preparatory work Turn off the tap. Release the water pressure in the supply hose. Maintenance – Filter in the water inlet hose Drain any residual detergent solution. Maintenance – Drain pump blocked ~ Page 34 Isolate the washing machine from the power supply.
  • Page 59: Index

    Index Alignment, 54 basic settings 3 sec., 11, 30 Rinse Hold, 11, 17, 17, 28 Button SpeedPerfect, 11, 17, 27 Easy-Iron, 11, 17, 27 Spin, 11, 16, 27 EcoPerfect, 11, 17, 27 Start/Reload, 11 Extra Rinse, 11, 17, 28 Temperature, 11, 16, 27 Finished in, 11, 16, 27 Buttons Pre-wash, 11, 17, 28...
  • Page 60 Information on the display Installation, 44 panel, 38 Installing transportation Inserting protection devices, 58 the laundry, 14, 15, 16 Intended use, 4 Load adjust, 32 Load sensor/Load display, 32 Maintenance, 33 Old appliance, 8 Packaging, 8 Programme sequence, 19 Pre-wash, 11, 17, 28 Programme settings, 16, 23, 27 Programme overview, 23...
  • Page 64 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute. 01450 2655 Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list. Robert Bosch, Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München DEUTSCHLAND...

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