Bosch WAV28M40AU User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAV28M40AU User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAV28M40AU [en] User manual and installa- tion instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 10 Before using for the first time........   32 1.1 General information.... 4 10.1 Starting an empty washing 1.2 Intended use....... 4 cycle ........ 32 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........   33 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11.1 Preparing the laundry ..... 33 1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten-...
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   41 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 41 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 41 15 Basic settings......   42 15.1 Overview of basic settings .. 42 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 43 16 Cleaning and servicing ....    43 17 Troubleshooting.......
  • 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 CAUTION ‒ Risk of chemical burns! If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance. Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation. ▶ Rinse eyes and/or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Ensure that the inner diameter of ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material the water tap is at least 17 mm. Make sure that the length of the damage ▶ thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or...
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ spray residue or other residues im- lightly and normally soiled laundry. mediately if they come into contact a At low temperatures, the appliance with the appliance. consumes less energy.
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Remove any packaging and pro- Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tective covers completely from the appliance. nection For the environmentally friendly Installation and connection disposal of the packaging materi- 4.1 Unpacking the appliance als, observe the information on the topic of Note: Please read the information in → "Disposing of packaging",...
  • Page 13: Contents Of Package

    Installation and connection en 4.2 Contents of package After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery. 4.3 Requirements for the in- Washing machine stallation location Accompanying documents The appliance may "wander" when it Water inlet hose spins.
  • Page 14: Removing The Transit Bolts

    en Installation and connection Installation loca- Requirements WARNING tion Risk of electric shock! The appliance contains live parts. On a wooden Place the appli- Touching live parts is dangerous. joist floor ance on a water- Do not operate the appliance resistant wooden ▶...
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Pull the hoses out of the holders. Remove the four sleeves. Unscrew and remove all four Put on the four cover caps. screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the four cover caps.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Note: Please read the information in 4.5 Connecting the appliance the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing Connect your appliance to the power material damage → Page 10 sections supply, water inlet and water outlet. to ensure that you use the appliance safely. Connecting the water inlet hose ATTENTION! Note...
  • Page 17: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Screw the lock nuts tightly against 4.6 Aligning the appliance the housing using a WAF 17 In order to reduce noise and vibra- wrench. tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly. Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance...
  • Page 18 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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 19: Familiarising Yourself With

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 38 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Designation Description End of pro- Programme status gramme Childproof lock ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is active and the programme selector has been adjusted. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 41 Blood The stain type is activated.
  • Page 22: Buttons

    en Buttons Buttons 7 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the selected programme. You Buttons can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 24. Button Selection Description Start/Reload  ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection Description Child Lock ⁠   3 ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the childproof sec. lock. ¡ Deactivate Disable the control panel to prevent unwanted or accidental operation. If the childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been switched off, the childproof lock remains activated.
  • Page 24 en Programmes Intensive Plus  Easy Iron  Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  ⁠   AntiStain SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 25 Programmes en Intensive Plus  Easy Iron  Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  ⁠   AntiStain SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 26 en Programmes Intensive Plus  Easy Iron  Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  ⁠   AntiStain SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 27 Programmes en Intensive Plus  Easy Iron  Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  ⁠   AntiStain SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 28 en Programmes Intensive Plus  Easy Iron  Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  ⁠   AntiStain SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 29 Programmes en Intensive Plus  Easy Iron  Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  ⁠   AntiStain SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 30 en Programmes Intensive Plus  Easy Iron  Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  ⁠   AntiStain SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 31 Programmes en Intensive Plus  Easy Iron  Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  ⁠   AntiStain SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 32: Accessories

    en Accessories Accessories 9 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Accessories Order number Water inlet hose exten- Extend the water inlet WMZ2381 sion hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 Fixing brackets Improves the stability of WMZ2200 the appliance.
  • Page 33: Laundry

    Laundry en Pour washing powder into com- Laundry 11 Laundry partment II. You can wash all items that the man- Laundry ufacturer has marked as machine- washable on the care label and fab- rics made from hand-washable wool using your appliance. 11.1 Preparing the laundry ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum.
  • Page 34: Sorting Laundry

    en Laundry – Type of fabric and fibre type 11.2 Sorting laundry – Whites Note: Please read the information in – Colours the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing Wash new coloured items material damage → Page 10 sections separately the first time you to ensure that you use the appliance wash them.
  • Page 35: Detergents And Care

    Detergents and care products en Tip: You can find more information The manufacturer's instructions for about care symbols at www.gine- use and dosage can be found on the tex.ch. packaging. Notes ¡ only use liquid detergents that are Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care self-flowing ¡...
  • Page 36: Detergent Dosage

    en Detergents and care products 12.2 Detergent dosage Use the correct detergent dosage to ¡ Water hardness achieve optimal washing results and You can find out how hard your save resources. water is from your local water com- The detergent dosage depends on: pany or measure it yourself using ¡...
  • Page 37: Basic Operation

    Basic operation en 13.3 Adjusting the pro- Basic operation 13 Basic operation gramme settings Basic operation Depending on the programme and 13.1 Switching on the appli- programme progress, you can adjust ance or activate/deactivate the settings. Note: Overview of all programme set- Press ▶ tings: → "Buttons", Page 22 Requirement: A programme has been set.
  • Page 38: Using A Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent

    en Basic operation Note: Ensure that there is no laun- Insert the measuring aid. dry trapped in the door. Close the door. 13.5 Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent If you order the measuring aid as an accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid.
  • Page 39: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    Basic operation en Fold the measuring aid down and a The drum rotates and load detec- click it into place. tion takes place. This can take up to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum. a The display shows either the pro- gramme duration or the "Ready in"...
  • Page 40: Cancelling The Pro- Gramme

    en Basic operation Remove the laundry. 13.11 Cancelling the pro- gramme Once the programme has started, you can cancel it at any time. Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
  • Page 41: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en Childproof lock 14 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being Childproof lock operated unintentionally using the controls. 14.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two Child Lock ▶ ⁠   3 sec. buttons for approx. 3 seconds. a The display shows a The controls are locked.
  • Page 42: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of basic settings Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance. Basic setting Programme posi- Value Description tion End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of 1 (quiet)
  • Page 43: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Cleaning and servicing en 15.2 Changing the basic set- with nothing but water and a tings damp cloth. Set the programme selector to po- Remove all de- Fresh deposits sition 1. tergent residue, are easier to re- spray residue or move without other residues leaving any immediately.
  • Page 44 en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the detergent drawer. Fit the insert and lock it into place. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer. Cleaning the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Press out the insert upwards from below.
  • Page 45: Cleaning And Servicing

    Cleaning and servicing en Slide a sufficiently large receptacle 16.5 Cleaning the drain pump under the opening. Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
  • Page 46 en Cleaning and servicing Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- Note: Please read the information in ures, the detergent solution gets the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing hot. material damage → Page 10 sections Do not touch the hot detergent to ensure that you use the appliance ▶...
  • Page 47 Cleaning and servicing en Ensure that both impellers can Insert the maintenance flap and turn. lock it into place. Insert the pump cap. Close the maintenance flap. Ensure that the parts of the ‒ 16.6 Cleaning the intake pump cap are correctly as- sembled.
  • Page 48 en Cleaning and servicing Reattach the water outlet hose and 16.7 Cleaning the water outlet secure the connection point using hose at the siphon the hose clamp. If the water outlet hose at the siphon is dirty or the detergent solution is not being pumped out, you must clean these.
  • Page 49 Cleaning and servicing en Remove the water inlet hose from Requirement: The water inlet hose is the tap. empty. → "Emptying the water inlet hose", Page 48 Disconnect the hose from the rear of the appliance. Clean the filter with a small brush. Use pliers to remove the filter. Connect the water inlet hose and check for leaks.
  • Page 50 en Cleaning and servicing Connect the hose and check for leaks.
  • Page 51: 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 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -25 / -26" Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 45 ▶ "E:38 / -25 / -26" Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 43 ▶ if the fault is displayed again, → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 45 ▶...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting All other error codes. Malfunction Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 61 The appliance is not The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in. working. Connect the appliance to the power supply. ▶...
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. ing. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. ▶ Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed. Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶...
  • Page 55 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 56 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 57 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during Secure the appliance feet. Aligning the appliance ▶ the spin cycle. Transit bolts have not been removed. Removing the transit bolts ▶ Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 45 ▶...
  • Page 58 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted satisfactory. The laun- the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- dry is too wet/too uted. damp. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶...
  • Page 59: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Unplug the appliance's mains plug. 17.1 Emergency release Drain the remaining detergent To remove the laundry in the event of solution. a power failure, for example, you can → "Cleaning the drain pump", manually release the door. Page 45 Detach the hoses.
  • Page 60: Using The Appliance Again

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert all screws into the four 18.4 Disposing of old appli- transit bolts and tighten slightly. ance Valuable raw materials can be re- used by recycling. WARNING Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.
  • Page 61: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Make a note of your appliance's de- Customer Service 19 Customer Service tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service quickly. unable to rectify faults on the appli- ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- tomer Service.
  • Page 62: Consumption Values

    en Consumption values Consumption values 20 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. Consumption values The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.
  • Page 63: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications en Items Instruction Items Instruction with 1400 rpm: ers according to The 1st run with the table and pic- 50 g detergent ture below and 8 g anti evenly. sudsing agent, the 2nd run without detergent Technical specifications 21 Technical specifica- and sudsing tions agent.
  • Page 64 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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