Bosch WAYH8790GB Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAYH8790GB Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAYH8790GB en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2: Your New Washing Machine

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 4 Operating the appliance..43 Cleaning and maintenance . . . 57 Preparing the washing machine . . . 43 Machine housing/control panel ..57 Switching on the appliance/ Drum ......57 selecting a programme .
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Intended use Intended use This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e domestic use only. Do not install or operate this ■ appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and/or outdoor conditions.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. The 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 ■...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Safety instructions Warning Installation Risk of suffocation! Warning If allowed to play with the Risk of electric shock/fire/ packaging/plastic film or material damage/damage to packing components, children the appliance! may become caught in these or If the appliance is not installed pull them over their heads and properly, this may lead to a suffocate.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: The Appliance

    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...
  • Page 10: Operation

    Safety instructions If you reach into the drum Operation ■ while it is still rotating, you Warning risk injuring your hands. Risk of explosions/fire! Wait until the drum has Laundry that has been stopped rotating. pretreated with cleaning agents Warning that contain solvents, e.g.
  • Page 11: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions Caution! Cleaning/Maintenance Material damage/damage to Warning the appliance Danger of death! If the amount of laundry in ■ The appliance is powered by the appliance exceeds its electricity. There is a risk of maximum load capacity, it electric shock if you come into may not be able to operate contact with live components.
  • Page 12 Safety instructions Warning Caution! Risk of poisoning! Material damage/damage to the appliance Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that Cleaning agents and agents for contain solvents, e.g. cleaning pretreating laundry (e.g. stain solvent. removers, prewash sprays, etc.) Do not use cleaning agents that may cause damage if they contain solvents.
  • Page 13: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 28 The displays provide information protection about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected Packaging/used appliance programmes. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n The more display segments are Dispose of packaging in an visible, the higher the respective...
  • Page 14: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions Included 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:...
  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 16: Installing The Appliance In A Kitchenette

    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).
  • Page 17: Hose And Cable Lengths

    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 ■...
  • Page 18: Water Inlet

    Positioning and connecting Water inlet Optimum water pressure in the supply network Warning At least 100 kPa (1 bar) Danger of death! Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar) There is a risk of electric shock if you When the tap is open, the water flow touch live components.
  • Page 19: Water Outlet

    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).
  • Page 20: Levelling

    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.
  • Page 21: Electrical Connection

    Positioning and connecting Electrical connection The mains plug can be accessed at ■ all times. The mains cable is not kinked, Warning ■ squashed, altered or cut through. Danger of death! The mains cable does not come into There is a risk of electric shock if you ■...
  • Page 22: Before Washing For The First Time

    Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first time The washing machine was thoroughly tested before leaving the factory.To remove any water that may be left over from the test, run the first wash cycle without any laundry. Notes The washing machine must be ■...
  • Page 23: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation Before switching on the appliance again: E.g. when moving house Notes Preparatory work: The transport braces must be ■ Turn off the tap. removed. Reduce the water pressure in the Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■...
  • Page 24: Main Points In Brief

    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.
  • Page 25: Getting To Know The Appliance

    Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing 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 45 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
  • Page 26: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive Note: A button for: (except for the main switch) and only Starting a programme, ■ need to be pressed lightly. Interrupting a programme, ■ e.g. to add items of laundry ~ Page 47, Main switch To switch the appliance on/off:...
  • Page 27 Getting to know the appliance The Remote Start } button )" releases the appliance so that the programme can be started remotely via the Home Connect app. Remote start remains enabled for 24 hours after it has been activated. It is automatically deactivated if you do not start the programme via the Home Connect app during this...
  • Page 28: Display Panel

    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.
  • Page 29 Getting to know the appliance AntiStain System (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 AntiStain System (x) button.
  • Page 30: Laundry

    Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 31 – 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 –...
  • Page 31: Detergent

    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...
  • Page 32: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes 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. load Brief explanation of the programme and the fabrics for which it is Temperature that can be suitable.
  • Page 33 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Mixed Load Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž-40 °C 0-1600** rpm ¦, (, x, !, Ï, Z, p, %, $, Á Delicates / Silk Max. 2 kg Delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic fibres or Ž-40 °C blends (e.g.
  • Page 34 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings SuperQuick 60' * Max. 5 kg Extra-short programme of approx. 60 minutes, suitable for small items Ž - 60 °C of lightly soiled laundry 0-1600** rpm x, !, Ï, Z, p, %, $, Á Max.
  • Page 35 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Shirts Max. 2 kg Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres or Ž - 60 °C blended fabrics 0-800** rpm Notes ¦, (, x, !, Ï, Z, p, Shirts/blouses are only given a short spin on the ■...
  • Page 36 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Drum Clean 0 kg Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer tub, e.g. 80, 90 °C before running the first wash cycle, if washing frequently at a low 1200 rpm temperature (40 °C or lower) or if an odour has developed after a prolonged period of non-use.
  • Page 37 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/instructions Settings Outdoor / Impregnation * Max. 1 kg Wash cycle followed by waterproofing of membrane-coated Ž-40 °C weatherproof and outdoor clothing or water-resistant items 0-800** rpm Select a programme. ¦, (, x, Ï, Z, $, Á Add special detergent for outdoor clothing to compartment II.
  • Page 38: Starching

    Overview of programmes Starching Laundry should not be treated Note: with fabric softener. Liquid starch can be used to stiffen fabrics particularly in the Rinse and Cottons programmes. Measure starch into compartment M in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (clean first if necessary).
  • Page 39: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings Finished In Programme default The programme duration is shown after settings selecting the programme. Before starting the programme, you The 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 can preselect the programme end in hourly increments (h = hour) up to a...
  • Page 40: Additional Programme Settings/Options (* Depending On The Model)

    Additional programme settings/options Prewash * Additional programme settings/options Settings that can be selected: (* depending on the on – off model) For heavily soiled laundry. The 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.
  • Page 41: Soak

    Additional programme settings/options Soak * Silent Wash * (Á) Settings that can be selected: Settings that can be selected: on – off on – off Before the main wash cycle starts, the Reduced noise values thanks to special washing remains for longer in the water wash and spin cycle and deactivated to partially dissolve intensive soiling.
  • Page 42: Antistain System

    Additional programme settings/options AntiStain System 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.
  • Page 43: Operating The Appliance

    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 28 and all indicator lamps light up. The Cottons programme set at the...
  • Page 44: Select Additional Programme Settings

    Individual laundry Additional programme settings/options items may cause an unbalanced ~ Page 40 load. ~ Page 56 Wait until the Bosch logo no longer ■ Placing laundry into the drum appears before adding laundry. The load screen appears when the ■...
  • Page 45: Measure And Add Detergent And Care Products

    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.
  • Page 46: Start The Programme

    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.
  • Page 47: Child Lock 3 Sec

    Operating the appliance Child Lock 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.
  • Page 48: Programme End During Rinse Hold

    Operating the appliance Programme end during rinse Notes Do not leave any items of laundry in hold ■ the drum. They may shrink in the next wash or discolour another item. The following appears on the display Remove any foreign objects from the panel: ■...
  • Page 49: Home Connect

    Home Connect Connecting to your home Home Connect network automatically T his appliance is Wi-Fi enabled and can If your router has a WPS function, you H o m e C o n n e c t be controlled remotely via a smartphone can connect the appliance to your home or tablet PC.
  • Page 50: Connecting To Your Home Network Manually

    Home Connect Connecting to your home network manually If you have already automatically connected your appliance to your home network, you can skip the manual connection step and connect it to the Home Connect app ~ Page 51. If your router does not have a WPS function, you will need to connect the appliance to your home network The appliance will now set up its...
  • Page 51: Connecting To The Home Connect App

    Home Connect Connecting to the Home Open the Home Connect app on your smartphone or tablet PC and Connect app select Connect to add your new appliance. If your appliance is connected to your If your smartphone or Note: home network, you can connect it to the tablet PC is still connected to the Home Connect app.
  • Page 52: Switching Wi-Fi On And Off

    Home Connect Switching Wi-Fi on and off Resetting your network settings You can switch the Home Connect function on your appliance on or off You can clear the network settings and permanently at any time. break the connection to your smartphone or tablet PC by resetting Switch the appliance on.
  • Page 53: Updating The Software

    Home Connect If you want to operate the Use either of the right-hand arrow Note: appliance via the Home Connect app buttons to select Install now. again, you must reconnect it to your home network and to the Home Connect app either automatically or manually.
  • Page 54: About Data Protection

    Home Connect functionality meets the basic requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. A detailed R&TTE Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.bosch-home.com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance.
  • Page 55: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings Appliance settings Settings 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. Button signal ■...
  • Page 56: Sensors

    Sensors Load sensor/display Sensors The load sensor detects the load level A utomatic load sensing in the washing machine when the door S e n s o r s is open. This is indicated by the bar Depending on the type of fabric and filling on the display panel.
  • Page 57: Cleaning And Maintenance

    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! ■...
  • Page 58: Detergent Drawer And Housing

    Cleaning and maintenance Detergent drawer and housing Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug. Open and remove the service flap. If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues: Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer.
  • Page 59: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    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.
  • Page 60: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Emergency release F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m . E.g.
  • Page 61: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedy Pause: Reload is not Temperature or water level is too high. Press the A button to continue the possible programme. Door cannot be Temperature or water level is too high. Press the A button to continue the unlocked: Water level programme.
  • Page 62: Faults And What To Do About Them

    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. ■ machine. Tighten the threaded joint on the supply hose. ■ The appliance is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
  • Page 63 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Odours in the washing Run the Drum Clean 90 °C or Cottons 90 °C programme without laundry. machine. Add standard washing powder or a detergent that contains bleach. Note: . To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
  • Page 64: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service After-sales service If 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.
  • Page 65: Consumption Rates

    Consumption rates Consumption rates Energy 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* consumption*...
  • Page 66: Technical Data

    Technical data Standard programmes for cottons in accordance with Regulation (EU) no. 1015/2010 Programme + temperature Load Approximate programme duration Cottons Eco ü + ú 9 kg 4 _ h Cottons Eco ü + ú 4,5 kg 4 ^ h Cottons Eco ü...
  • Page 67: Aqua-Stop Warranty

    Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty Only 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...
  • Page 68 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 *9001187257*...

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