Bosch WAU28460MY Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAU28460MY Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAU28460MY 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 ......37 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: Installation Surface

    Positioning and connecting When the washing machine is lifted Installation on a base or a ■ by its protruding parts (e.g. the wooden joist floor washing machine door), the components may break off and Caution! cause injuries. Damage to the appliance Do not lift the washing machine by The appliance may "wander"...
  • 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 Soiling ■ Laundry Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together. P repare the laundry Some examples of soiling levels can L a u n d r y be found in the chapter Caution! – Light: Do not need to pretreat, Damage to the appliance/fabrics select the G Speed setting if necessary.
  • 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. gent quantity as Clothing has taken on some per the recom- body 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 Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is programme 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 AllergyPlus ; Max. 6.5 kg For cleaning cotton and linen fabrics that have particularly strict — - 60 °C hygienic requirements (e.g. for people with allergies). - - - -, 400 - 1400 rpm G Speed, F Eco, % Soaking, ë...
  • Page 30: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings To continue/end the program Programme default ~ Page 35 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 Select the button to do this. First of all, Note: automatically adjusted when the you can select the G Speed setting. If program is running. you select the button again, the F Eco Certain factors can affect the program setting is active.
  • Page 32: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance Change the programme Operating the default settings appliance You can use the default settings or change them. 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 machine properly.
  • Page 33: Measure And Add Detergent And Care Products

    Operating the appliance Notes Dosing Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. ■ Dose the detergents and care products Laundry items of different sizes according to: distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Individual items of water hardness (ask your water ■...
  • Page 34: Starting The Programme

    Operating the appliance Notes Note: Foam detection If the Å symbol also lights up in the Dilute viscous fabric softener ■ display panel, the washing machine has and fabric conditioner with water. detected too much foam during the This will prevent blockages. wash cycle and automatically activated Be careful when opening the ■...
  • Page 35: Adding/Removing Laundry

    Operating the appliance Adding/removing laundry Cancel the programme Following the start of the program, you For programs at high temperature: can add or remove laundry as required. Press the A Start/Reload button. To cool down laundry: Select à Press the A Start/Reload button to do Rinse.
  • Page 36: Removing Laundry/Switching Off The Appliance

    Setting the signal Removing laundry/switching Setting the signal off the appliance Y ou can change the following settings: Open the washing machine door S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l The volume for the information and remove the laundry.
  • Page 37: Sensors

    Sensors Changing the volume Cleaning and Use the ñ Finished In button to change maintenance the following settings at the corresponding program selector Warning positions: 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! 2: The volume of the information ■...
  • Page 38: Descaling

    Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Detergent solution pump blocked Descaling should not be necessary if the detergent is measured out correctly. Warning However, if it is required, follow the Risk of scalding! manufacturer's instructions for the When you wash at high temperatures, descaling agent.
  • Page 39: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Carefully unscrew the pump cover, The drain hose at the siphon residual water may leak out. is blocked Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing. The Switch off the appliance. impeller in the detergent solution Disconnect the mains plug.
  • Page 40: Filter In The Water Supply Is Blocked

    Faults and what to do about them Filter in the water supply is Faults and what to do blocked about them First, reduce the water pressure in the E mergency release supply hose: 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 Turn off the tap.
  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 Have you pressed the A Start/Reload button? ■...
  • Page 43 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 44: 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 40 please contact our after- sales service.
  • Page 45: 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*** WAU28460MY Max. 1400 rpm i Cottons 48 % \ Synthetics 40 % “ Delicates/Silk 30 % l W Wool 45 % Values determined according to EN60456.
  • Page 46: 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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