Bosch WAN28208GR User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAN28208GR User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAN28208GR [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For further information, please refer to the Digital User Guide. Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 9 Programmes .......    23 1.1 General information.... 4 10 Accessories......   27 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 11 Laundry........   27 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11.1 Preparing the laundry ..... 27 1.5 Safe use ........ 7...
  • Page 3 16 Cleaning and servicing ....    31 16.1 Cleaning the drum.... 31 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 32 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump.. 33 17 Troubleshooting.......    35 17.1 Emergency release .... 43 18 Transportation, storage and disposal ........   43 18.1 Removing the appliance .. 43 18.2 Inserting the transit bolts.. 43 18.3 Using the appliance again .. 43 18.4 Disposing of old appliance .. 44...
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Page 6 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage able to operate properly.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Set the maximum spin speed if you ▶ spray residue or other residues im- want to dry the laundry in a tumble mediately if they come into contact dryer afterwards. with the appliance. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- ing which, in turn, reduces energy...
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 27 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en 4.4 Removing the transit Installation loca- Requirements tion bolts Base Secure the appli- The appliance is secured for trans- ance with fixing portation using transit bolts on the brackets rear of the appliance. → Page 27. Note: Keep the transit bolt screws and the sleeves in a safe place for fu- ture transport → Page 43.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Pull the power cable out of the Press down on the 4 cover caps. holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Remove the 4 sleeves. Connecting the water inlet hose Connect the water inlet hose. Put on the 4 cover caps. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4").
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Water outlet connection types 4.6 Aligning the appliance This information is intended to help In order to reduce noise and vibra- you to connect this appliance to the tion and to prevent the appliance water outlet. from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance's power cable in a socket nearby.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured.
  • Page 18: Detergent Drawer

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡ Liquid starch ¡ Waterproofing agent Compartment I: ¡ Detergent for prewash ¡ Hygiene detergent 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en Pour standard washing powder Before using for the first time 6 Before using for the into compartment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. Before using for the first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory.
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 22 8 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load...
  • Page 21 Display en Display Designation More information Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 31 Prewash Prewash is activated. → "Buttons", Page 22 Water Plus and Wash with more water and a rinse cycle is Rinse Plus...
  • Page 22 en Buttons Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for . Button Selection More information Έναρξη / ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- Προσθήκη...
  • Page 23: Programmes

    Programmes en Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information about programme selection. Care symbols on the care labels Programme Description Max. load (kg) Βαμβακερά Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen (Cotton) or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Speed Perfect.
  • Page 24 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Συνθετικά Wash items made from synthetic or blended fab- (Easy Care) rics. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Γρήγορο / Wash items made from cotton, linen, or synthetic or Ανάμεικτα blended fabrics.
  • Page 25: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Στύψιμο / Spin and drain the water. – Άντληση If you only want to drain the water, activate 0. The (Spin / Drain) laundry is not spun. Programme setting: Max. 1400 rpm Αντιαλλεργικό Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen (AllergyPlus) or blended fabrics.
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Γρήγορο Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- 15'/30' ded fabrics. (Super 15'/30') Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry. The programme duration is approx. 30 minutes. If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate Speed Perfect.
  • Page 27: Preparing The Laundry

    – Close bed covers and cushion Laundry covers Note: More detailed instructions for use can be found on www.bosch- – Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, hooks and eyes home.com or by scanning the QR – Tie cloth belts, apron strings, code on the title page of this user etc.
  • Page 28: Detergents And Care

    Basic operation them with soapy water Note: More detailed instructions for – Separate items of laundry and use can be found on www.bosch- shake them out, or observe the home.com or by scanning the QR programme description code on the title page of this user manual.
  • Page 29: Using A Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent

    Basic operation en Requirement: The laundry is pre- 13.6 Adding detergent and pared. care product → "Laundry", Page 27 Notes Open the door. ¡ Do not use the measuring aid for Make sure that the drum is empty. liquid detergent for gel detergents, Place the laundry in the drum. washing powder, or if Prewash or Close the door.
  • Page 30: Changing The Activated "Ready In" Time

    en Basic operation appears, it is not pos- Note: If 13.8 Changing the activated sible to add laundry. "Ready in" time When goes out, it is possible to If you have set and activated a add laundry. "Ready in" time for a delayed pro- Open the appliance door.
  • Page 31: Switching Off The Appli- Ance

    You can configure the appliance to Basic settings meet your needs. Note: More detailed instructions for use can be found on www.bosch- home.com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user manual. Leave the appliance door and de- Cleaning and servicing 16 Cleaning and servi-...
  • Page 32: Cleaning The Detergent Drawer

    en Cleaning and servicing Leave the appliance to dry after Clean the detergent drawer and in- ▶ every operation with the door sert with water and a brush, and open, and leave the detergent then dry them. drawer to dry. Run the Βαμβακερά 90° pro- ▶...
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and servicing en Take the drain hose out of the 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump holder. Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Turn off the water tap. Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply.
  • Page 34 en Cleaning and servicing Insert the drain hose into the Screw the pump cap as far as it holder. will go. 90° The handle on the pump cap must Cleaning the drain pump be in a vertical position. Insert and close the service flap. Requirement: The drain pump is empty.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 36 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶ into the appliance. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 34 "E:36 / -25 / -26"...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30/-20" Additional water is added. Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it ▶ is operating. The appliance is not The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in. working. Connect the appliance to the power supply.
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The door cannot Open the door using the emergency release. ▶ be opened. → "Emergency release", Page 43 The water is not drain- Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. ing. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. ▶...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times. imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 33 ▶ pump. Slurping, rhythmical The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is suction noise. pumped out.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ satisfactory. The laun- Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in dry is too wet/too the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute damp.
  • Page 43: Emergency Release

    18.1 Removing the appliance → "Before using for the first time", Note: More detailed instructions for Page 19. use can be found on www.bosch- home.com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user manual. Turn off the water tap.
  • Page 44: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    en Customer Service 18.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 19 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service Valuable raw materials can be re- unable to rectify faults on the appli- used by recycling. ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- WARNING tomer Service.
  • Page 45 Customer Service en Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
  • Page 46 en Consumption values Consumption values 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Consumption values Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications en identifier is made up of the charac- Technical specifications 21 Technical specifica- ters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al- tions ternatively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the Technical specifications Appliance height 84,8 cm EU energy label.
  • Page 48 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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