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en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions

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

    Additional information about our Note / Tip products, accessories, spare parts and services can be found at: www.bosch- Instructions on how to best use the home.com or contact our customer appliance as well as other useful service centers.
  • 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 Change the programme default settings Intended use.
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended use After-sales service ..27 Intended use Technical data ....27 For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for ■...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s when it is turning.
  • Page 6 Safety instructions Warning Warning Danger of death! Eye/skin irritation! Children may lock themselves Detergents and care products in appliances, putting their lives may cause irritation if they at risk. come into contact with the eyes For appliances that have or skin. reached the end of their service Keep detergents and care life:...
  • Page 7: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection consumption in the selected Environmental programs. The more indicator lights light up, protection the higher the program's consumption. Packaging/used appliance This enables you to compare the E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n consumption levels of the different Dispose of packaging in an programs when choosing your...
  • Page 8: 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 16 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel Control panel depending on the model P Select additional program ( Program selector settings if necessary: ~ Page 14 for selecting a program and Speed Eco switching the machine on and off ■ Water&Rinse+ * via the Off position;...
  • Page 10: Display Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Display panel More information on the display panel Program progress: Washing ß Rinse à Spin Program end - - - - 0 Program end during Rinse Stop Washing machine door: The washing machine door cannot You will find settings and Note: è...
  • Page 11: Laundry

    Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 13. – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry Speed setting if necessary L a u n d r y – Normal Caution! – Heavy: Load less laundry, select Damage to the appliance/fabrics a program with prewash –...
  • Page 12: Dyeing/Bleaching

    Detergent Dyeing/bleaching Detergent Dye should only be used in normal C orrect selection of detergent household quantities. Salt may damage D e t e r g e n t stainless steel. Always follow the dye The care label is crucial for selecting manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 13: Saving Energy And Detergent

    Programme default settings Saving energy and detergent Programme default For light and normal soiling, you can settings save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. The default program 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 display panel after Saving Soiling/note...
  • Page 14: Finished In-Time

    Additional programme settings Setting - - - -: Rinse Stop = no final spin. Imbalances (e. g. due to fitted ■ The laundry stays in the water after the sheets) are offset with several start- final rinse. ups of spin cycles, Fluctuations in power supply, ■...
  • Page 15: Easy-Iron

    Operating the appliance ■ Operating the Energy-optimised washing by reducing the temperature while appliance achieving a washing result that is consistent with the selected Preparing the washing program, without the Speed Eco O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine setting.
  • Page 16: Change The Programme Default Settings

    Operating the appliance Change the programme Notes Mix items of laundry of varying default settings ■ sizes.Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during You can use the default settings for the spin cycle.Individual laundry each wash cycle or change them. items may cause an unbalanced To do this, repeatedly press the load.
  • Page 17: Start The Programme

    Operating the appliance The amount of laundry Measuring aid* for liquid detergent ■ Soiling ~ Page 13 ■ Position the measuring aid for dosing the correct amount of liquid detergent: Filling Pull out the detergent drawer.Press Warning down the insert and fully remove the Eye/skin irritation! drawer.
  • Page 18: Childlock

    Operating the appliance Childlock To continue the program, press the button A.The program continues (E 3 sec., E 3 δευτ.) automatically. You can lock the washing machine to Notes prevent the functions you have set from Do not leave the door open for too ■...
  • Page 19: Programme End

    Sensors Selecting a spin speed or setting the ■ Sensors program selector to 0 Spin/Drain// Spin/Empty [ and then pressing A utomatic load sensing the A button. S e n s o r s The automatic load sensing function Programme end adapts the water consumption ideally to each programme depending on the End appears in the display panel and...
  • Page 20: Setting The Signal

    Setting the signal Setting the signal Cleaning and maintenance You can change the following settings: S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l Warning The volume of the buttons and ■ C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! information signals (e.g.
  • Page 21: Machine Housing/Control Panel

    Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush, panel and dry it. Clean the inside of the housing as well. Wipe the housing and the control ■ Fit the insert and lock it in place panel with a soft, damp cloth.
  • Page 22: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Take the drain hose out of the The drain hose at the siphon retainer. is blocked Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out into a Switch off the appliance. Disconnect suitable container. the mains plug. Replace the sealing cap and place Loosen the hose clamp.
  • Page 23: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Remove the hose from the rear of Caution! the appliance. Water damage Use pliers to remove the filter and Any escaping water may cause water then clean it. damage. Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
  • Page 24: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedy è lights up The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■ The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door ■...
  • Page 25: 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 screw connection of the drain hose. ■ The machine is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
  • Page 26 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Odours in the washing Depending on the model, run the ¾ Drum Clean 90 °C or i Cottons 90 °C machine. program without laundry. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended Note: by the detergent manufacturer.
  • Page 27: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service Contact us for assistance. By doing so, After-sales service you will ensure that the repairs are carried out by trained service personnel If you cannot rectify a fault yourself, using genuine spare parts. A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e contact customer services.
  • Page 28: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting @ Water drain hose Positioning and H Elbow for securing the water connecting drain hose* P Cold water supply hose for models standard/Aqua-Secure, Included with the appliance for models with hot water P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g connection additionally a hot Check the machine for transport Note:...
  • Page 29: Installation Surface

    Positioning and connecting Installation on a platform with Caution! Water damage drawer The connection points for the water Platform order no.: WMZ 20490, WZ supply hose and water drain hose are 20490, WZ 20510, WZ 20520 under high water pressure. To prevent leaks and water damage, you must follow the instructions in this section.
  • Page 30: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Left-hand connection ■ Take the hoses out of the holders. Right-hand connection Unscrew and remove all four transport ■ brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders.
  • Page 31 Positioning and connecting Observe the following when connecting the machine: Notes With a cold water connection, only ■ operate the washing machine using cold mains water. With a hot water connection, operate ■ Model: Aqua-Secure ■ the washing machine with hot and cold mains water, with a maximum temperature of 60 °C.
  • Page 32: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection to the water pipes (¾" = 26.4 mm) Caution! Water damage If the drain hose slips out of the wash basin or the connection point during draining due to high water pressure, any escaping water may cause water damage.
  • Page 33: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing. Drainage into a siphon ■ The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp with a diameter of 24-40 mm (available from specialist dealers).
  • Page 34: Before Washing For The First Time

    Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Notes The mains voltage and voltage time ■ indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same. The washing machine was thoroughly The connected load and fuse tested before leaving the factory. To required are specified on the rating remove any water that may be left over plate.
  • Page 35: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation Remove the hoses. Installing the transport locks: e.g. when moving home Remove the covers and keep them Preparatory work: in a safe place. Turn off the water tap. Use a screwdriver if necessary. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose.
  • Page 36 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 *9000979140*...

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