Bosch WAU28460ID Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAU28460ID Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2 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: Intended Use

    Intended use Drum ......38 Intended use Descaling..... 38 Detergent drawer and housing .
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. T he 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 6: Installation

    Safety instructions The mains voltage on your Warning ■ power socket must match Risk of poisoning! the rated voltage specified Detergents and care products on the appliance may result in poisoning if (identification plate). The consumed. connected loads and the If accidentally swallowed, seek required fuse protection are medical advice.
  • Page 7 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 8: Operation

    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 9 Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of poisoning! Eye/skin irritation! Poisonous fumes may be given Detergent and care products off by cleaning agents that may spray out if the detergent contain solvents, e.g. cleaning drawer is opened while the solvent. appliance is in operation. Do not use cleaning agents that Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if contain solvents.
  • Page 10: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions Cleaning/Maintenance Warning Risk of electric shock/material Warning damage/damage to the Risk of death! appliance! The appliance is powered by If moisture penetrates the electricity. There is a risk of appliance, this may cause it to electric shock if you come into short circuit.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Tips on economical use Environmental protection Always fill the appliance with the ■ maximum amount of laundry for each programme. P ackaging/used appliance Wash normally soiled laundry E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n ■...
  • Page 12: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting Mains lead Positioning and Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions S tandard accessories Customer Service 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 appliance for transport Note:...
  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor Warning Risk of injury! Caution! The washing machine is very heavy. Damage to the appliance ■ Be careful when lifting/transporting The appliance may "wander" and tip/ the washing machine.
  • Page 14: Removing The Transport Locks

    Positioning and connecting Removing the transport locks Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. Caution! Damage to the appliance The machine is secured for ■ transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the machine may become damaged when it is operated.
  • Page 15: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Remove the transport strut. Water inlet Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Observe the following when connecting the machine: Notes Only operate the washing machine ■ Hose and cable lengths using cold mains water.
  • Page 16: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection Connect the water supply hose to Caution! the water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to Water damage the appliance: When water is being pumped away, the – Model: Standard outlet hose is under water pressure and may slip out of the wash basin or connection point.
  • Page 17: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting Levelling Drainage into a siphon ■ The connection point must be Level the appliance using a spirit level. secured using a hose clamp with a diameter of 24-40 mm (available Incorrect levelling may result in intense from specialist dealers). noise, vibrations and "wandering".
  • Page 18: Electrical Connection

    Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Before washing for the first time Warning The washing machine was thoroughly Risk of death! tested before leaving the factory. To There is a risk of electric shock if you remove any water that may be left over touch live components.
  • Page 19: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation Before switching on the appliance again: e.g. when moving home Notes Preparatory work: The support struts must be ■ Turn off the water tap. removed. Reduce the water pressure in the The transport locks must be ■...
  • Page 20: Getting To Know The Appliance

    Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance A ppliance 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 9S Open the door Detergent dispenser 9T Close the door Control panel...
  • Page 21: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel You can find possible programme default settings and additional programme settings in the overview; these differ depending on the model. ( Programme default settings can be changed. Overview of all programme default settings ~ Page 30 0 additional programme settings can be selected.
  • Page 22: Display Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Display panel In the table you can find possible settings and information in the display panel; these differ depending on the model. Settings for the selected programme Temperature in °C Temperature — - 90* - - - -, 0 - 1400* Spin speed in rpm Maximum spin speed or - - - - (Rinse stop = no final drain, (revolutions per minute)
  • Page 23: Laundry

    Laundry Sorting laundry Laundry Sort your laundry according to the care P repare the laundry instructions and manufacturer's L a u n d r y information on the care labels, Caution! depending on: Damage to the appliance/fabrics Type of fabric/fibre ■...
  • Page 24: Starching

    Detergent Starching Detergent Laundry should not be treated Note: C orrect selection of detergent with fabric softener. D e t e r g e n t The care label is crucial to ensure Liquid starch can be used to stiffen correct detergent selection, temperature fabrics particularly in the Rinse and and laundry treatment.
  • Page 25: Saving Energy And Detergent

    Detergent Saving energy and detergent For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. Saving Soiling/note Reduced temper- Light ature and deter- No visible dirt or stains. Cloth- gent quantity as ing has taken on some body per the recom- odour, e.g.: mended dosage...
  • Page 26: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Overview of programmes O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Max. load * as kg Name of the programme depending on the model and the pro- Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is gramme suitable.
  • Page 27 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Max. 2.0 kg “ Delicates/Silk For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic — - 40 °C fibres or blended fabrics (e.g. silk blouses, silk scarf). - - - -, 0 - 800 rpm Use a detergent suitable for appliance-washing delicates Note: G Speed, F Eco, % Soaking,...
  • Page 28 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Max. 0.0 kg Drum Clean Û Special program for drum hygiene or fluff removal. Do not load —, 40°C, 90 °C any laundry. 1200 rpm 90°C = antibacterial program. 40°C = antibacterial program, special drum cleaning detergent can be used.
  • Page 29 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Kidswear ¢ Max. 6.5 kg Suitable for washing soiled babies / kids clothes made of cot- — - 60 °C ton, effectively removing bacteria. - - - -, 400 - 1400 rpm G Speed, F Eco, % Soaking, Z Aqua Plus possible Sportswear ]...
  • Page 30: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings To continue/end the program Programme default ~ Page 36 settings The maximum speed that can be set depends on the model and program You can find possible N ote: that has been selected. P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s programme default settings in the overview;...
  • Page 31: Additional Programme Settings31

    Additional programme settings The length of the program is Note: Additional programme automatically adjusted when the program is running. settings Certain factors can affect the program length, e.g.: You can find possible additional Note: Program settings, 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 programme settings in the overview;...
  • Page 32: Aqua Plus

    Operating the appliance Aqua Plus Operating the (Z Aqua Plus) appliance Additional rinse cycle depending on the programme; longer programme length Install and connect washing N ote: O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e for particularly sensitive skin and/or for machine properly.
  • Page 33: Change The Programme Default Settings

    Operating the appliance Change the programme Placing laundry into the drum default settings Warning You can use the default settings or Danger of death! change them. Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents, To do this, repeatedly select the e.g.
  • Page 34: Measure And Add Detergent And Care Products

    Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent Pour in detergent and/or cleaning product. and care products Caution! Damage to the appliance! Detergents and agents for the pretreatment of laundry (e.g. stain remover, prewash sprays, etc.) may damage the surfaces of the appliance. Keep these agents away from the Dispenser I Clothing disinfectant.
  • Page 35: Childproof Lock

    Operating the appliance Adding/removing laundry Note: Foam detection If the Å symbol also lights up in the Following the start of the program, you display panel, the washing machine has can add or remove laundry as required. detected too much foam during the wash cycle and automatically activated Press the A Start/Reload button to do additional rinse cycles to remove the...
  • Page 36: Cancel The Programme

    Operating the appliance Cancel the programme Removing laundry/switching off the appliance For programs at high temperature: Press the A Start/Reload button. Open the washing machine door To cool down laundry: Select à and remove the laundry. Rinse. Turn the programme selector to Off. Press the A Start/Reload button.
  • Page 37: Setting The Signal

    Setting the signal Changing the volume Setting the signal Use the ñ Finished In button to change the following settings at the Y ou can change the following settings: corresponding program selector S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l The volume for the information positions: ■...
  • Page 38: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Cleaning and Descaling should not be necessary if maintenance the detergent is measured out correctly. However, if it is required, follow the Warning manufacturer's instructions for the 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! descaling agent.
  • Page 39: Detergent Solution Pump Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Detergent solution pump Carefully unscrew the pump cover, residual water may leak out. blocked Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing. The Warning impeller in the detergent solution Risk of scalding! pump must be able to rotate. When you wash at high temperatures, Refit the pump cover and screw it on the water gets very hot.
  • Page 40: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance The drain hose at the siphon Filter in the water supply is is blocked blocked Switch off the appliance. First, reduce the water pressure in the Disconnect the mains plug. supply hose: Loosen the hose clamp. Carefully Turn off the tap.
  • Page 41: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them If the laundry has to be removed, the Faults and what to do washing machine door can be opened about them as follows: Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug. E mergency release Drain the water.
  • Page 42: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy Flashes fast + warning signal: The door was opened and the water level is Õ ■ too high. Close the door, continue the programme with A Start/Reload button or select 0 Spin programme.
  • Page 43: 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 Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ the machine. Tighten the screw connection of the drain hose. ■ The machine is not fill- Have you pressed the A Start/Reload button? ■...
  • Page 44 Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Odours in the washing Depending on the model, run the Drum Clean Û 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 45: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service After-sales service I f you cannot correct the fault yourself A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e ~ "Faults and what to do about them" on page 41 please contact our after- sales service.
  • Page 46: Consumption Values Table

    0,25 kWh 37 l l W Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0,22 kWh 41 l Programme Approximate information on the residual moisture*** WAU28460ID Max. 1400 rpm i Cottons 48 % \ Synthetics 40 % “ Delicates/Silk 30 % l W Wool 45 % Values determined according to EN60456.
  • Page 47: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data D imensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a 848 mm x 598 mm x 590 mm (height x width x depth) Weight: 79 kg Mains connection: Nominal voltage 220-240V, 50 Hz Minimum installation protection (c)10 A Nominal power 1900-2300 W...
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