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Washing machine WAW28480SG en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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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.
Safety instructions If you lean on the washing Safety instructions ■ machine door when it is open, the washing machine Electrical safety may tip over and cause S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s injuries.
Safety instructions Safety for children Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Detergents and care products Danger of death! may be poisonous if If children play with the washing consumed. machine, they may get into life- Keep detergents and care threatening situations or injure products out of the reach of themselves.
Environmental protection Energy-saving mode: The display ■ Environmental panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and the A button flashes. protection Press any button to activate the lighting. Packaging/used appliance Energy-saving mode is not activated E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n if a programme is running.
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 Connect the mains Open the door. To switch on, press Select a plug. Turn on the the # button.
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 20 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive Note: H Changing the default programme (except for the main switch) and only settings: ~ Page 18 need to be pressed lightly. Temperature (°C s), ■ Spin speed (Spin 0), ■...
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Further information Programme progress: Prewash Washing Rinse à Spin - 0 - Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop - P - Pause, e.g. to reload laundry Default programme settings: ( Temperature in °C Washing machine door: Ž...
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 on ~ Page 13 Caution! – Light: Do not prewash, select the Damage to the appliance/fabrics SpeedPerfect ( setting if necessary...
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...
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/information Settings Programme name Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is Temperature that can be selected suitable.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Delicate / Silk Max. 2 kg For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic Ž - 40 °C fibres or blends (e.g. silk blouses, silk scarves) $ - 800 rpm Use a detergent suitable for machine-washing delicates Note: .
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** AllergyPlus Max. 7 kg/5* kg Hard-wearing fabrics made of cotton or linen Ž - 60 °C Note: . Particularly suited to washing items that need to be $ - 1600** rpm hygienically clean and especially kind to sensitive skin thanks to EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect (, the longer wash cycle at a defined temperature, higher water level and longer spin cycle.
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Duvet Max. 2.5 kg Machine-washable items stuffed with synthetic fibres, such as Ž - 60 °C pillows, quilts and bedspreads; also suitable for items stuffed $ - 1200 rpm with down EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect (, Note: .
Programme default settings Finished in ñ Programme default Before starting the programme, settings you can preselect the programme end ("Ready in" time) in hourly increments The default programme settings are (h = hour) up to a maximum of 24 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 hours.
Additional programme settings Additional programme Operating the settings appliance Preparing the washing An overview of all additional 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 O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e which can be selected depending on machine...
Operating the appliance The indicator lamp on the programme Unfold presorted laundry items and selector lights up and the default place them in the drum. programme settings for the selected Make sure that no items of laundry programme appear in the display panel: are trapped between the door and the rubber seal, and close the door.
Operating the appliance Position the measuring aid for dosing Filling the correct amount of liquid detergent: Warning Pull out the detergent drawer. Press Eye/skin irritation! down the insert and fully remove the Detergents and care products may drawer. spray out if the detergent drawer is Slide the measuring aid forwards, opened while the machine is in fold it down and click it into place.
Operating the appliance Select additional programme Child lock. E 3 sec. settings You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from By selecting additional settings, you can being changed inadvertently. To do this, better adapt the washing process to activate the childproof lock.
Operating the appliance Programme end Notes Do not leave the door open for too ■ - 0 - and ¼ appear in the display panel. long when adding laundry as water The A button indicator lamp is off. from the laundry may leak out. For safety reasons, the door remains ■...
Appliance settings Changing the signal volume Appliance settings Use the Finished in ñ + or - button to You can change the following settings: change the following settings at the A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s corresponding programme selector The volume of the buttons and ■...
Sensors Sensors Cleaning and maintenance A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s Warning Depending on the type of fabric 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! load, the automatic load sensing There is a risk of electric shock if you...
Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Detergent drawer and housing panel If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues: Wipe the housing and the control ■ Pull out the detergent drawer. Press panel with a soft, damp cloth. down the insert and fully remove the Remove the detergent residue ■...
Cleaning and maintenance The drain pump is blocked, Refit the pump cover and screw it on tightly. The handle must be in a emergency draining vertical position. Warning Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperatures, the water gets very hot. If you come into contact with the hot water, you may be scalded.
Cleaning and maintenance The drain hose at the siphon Then clean the filter: Disconnect the hose from the tap. is blocked Clean the filter with a small brush. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug. Loosen the hose clamp. Carefully remove the drain hose;...
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy - P - and ¼ The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. - P - The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy The drum briefly jerks or Not a fault – the internal motor test may cause the drum to jerk or judder briefly judders after the when the wash programme starts. programme has started. The water is not draining.
After-sales service Faults Cause/Remedy The display panel/ Has there been a power failure? ■ indicator lamps do not Have the fuses blown? Reset/replace the fuses. ■ work while the appliance If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services. ■ is running. There is detergent Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue.
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**...
Technical data Technical data Dimensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a 850 x 600 x 590 mm (height x width x depth) Weight: 70 - 85 kg (depending on model) Mains connection: Mains voltage 220 - 240 V/50 Hz Nominal current 10 A Nominal power 1900 –...
Positioning and connecting In addition, a hose clamp Notes (24 - 40 mm diameter, available from In addition to the safety information ■ specialist dealers) is required to listed here, the local water and connect the water drain hose to a electricity supplier may have special siphon.
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 transport brace screws.
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Water inlet Left-hand connection Warning ■ Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety valve in water (it contains an electric valve).
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Optimum water pressure in the supply network Warning At least 100 kPa (1 bar) Risk of scalding! Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar) When you are washing at high When the tap is open, the water flow temperatures, there is a risk of scalding rate is at least 8 l/min.
Positioning and connecting Levelling Connection Drainage into a washbasin 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.
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Never touch or hold the mains plug ■ with wet hands. Only pull out the mains cable by the ■...
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first time The washing machine was thoroughly tested before leaving the factory. In order to remove any water which may be left over from the test, run the first washing cycle without any laundry. Notes The washing machine must be ■...
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 ■...
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...
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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 *9001061789*...
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