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Washing machine WAW32560GC, WAW3256XGC, WAW325X0ME 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 Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s when it is turning.
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 Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 11 The displays provide information protection about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected Packaging/used appliance programmes. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n The more indicator lights light up, Dispose of packaging in an the higher the programme's...
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 22 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 19 need to be pressed lightly. Temperature s, ■ Spin speed (Spin 0), ■...
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Further information Stains x~ Page 21 ° | º · Programme progress: Prewash Washing Rinse à Spin - 0 - Programme end Programme end during Rinse Default programme settings: Stop ( Temperature s in °C Ž...
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 13 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry SpeedPerfect G setting if L a u n d r y necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
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 s 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) $, 0 - 800 rpm Use a detergent suitable for machine-washing delicates or Note: .
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Drum Clean 0 kg Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer tub, 80, 90 °C e.g. before running the first wash cycle, if washing frequently at a 1200 rpm low temperature (40 °C or lower) or if an odour has developed after a prolonged period of non-use.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Outdoor / Impregnation Max. 1 kg Wash cycle followed by waterproofing of membrane-coated Ž - 40 °C weatherproof and outdoor clothing or water-resistant fabrics $, 0 - 800 rpm Select a programme. EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect G, Add special detergent for outdoor clothing to compartment II.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Curtains Max. 3.5 kg 3.5 kg heavy curtains or 25 - 30 m² lightweight drapes Ž - 40 °C Notes $, 0 - 800 rpm Shorter rinse and final spin cycles. ■ EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect G, Use a detergent that is suitable for machine-washing curtains.
Programme default settings Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Shirts / Blouses Max. 2 kg Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres or Ž - 60 °C blended fabrics $, 0 - 800 rpm Notes EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect G, Shirts/blouses are only given a short spin on the Easy-iron p ■...
Programme default settings Temperature s programme, e.g. 2:30 (hours:minutes). Depending on what stage the Press the Ready in 5 button programme is in, you can change the repeatedly until the required number set temperature before and during the of hours is displayed. programme.
Additional programme settings Stains x Additional programme There are four types of stain to choose settings from: An overview of all additional settings, Food-based grease/oil ° 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 which can be selected depending on Blood the programme, can be found from...
Operating the appliance Switching on the appliance/ Notes Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. selecting a programme ■ Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during Press the # button. The appliance is the spin cycle. Individual laundry switched on.
Operating the appliance Water hardness (ask your water Measuring aid* for liquid detergent ■ supply company) *depending on the model The manufacturer's instructions on ■ the packaging Position the measuring aid for dosing The amount of laundry the correct amount of liquid detergent: ■...
Operating the appliance Select additional programme Child lock settings (Childlook.E 3 sec.) By selecting additional settings, you can You can lock the washing machine to better adapt the washing process to prevent the functions you have set from your items of laundry. being changed inadvertently.
Operating the appliance Programme end Notes Do not leave the door open for too ■ - 0 - and ÿ 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 Appliance settings 0 = off, 1 = quiet, 2 = medium, You can change the following settings: 3 = loud, 4 = very loud A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s The volume of the buttons and the ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Unbalanced load detection Caution! Damage to the appliance system Cleaning agents that contain solvents, The automatic unbalanced load e.g. cleaning solvent, can damage detection system detects imbalances surfaces and components in the and ensures even distribution of the machine.
Cleaning and maintenance Descaling The drain pump is blocked, emergency draining 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.
Cleaning and maintenance Filter in the water supply blocked First, reduce the water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap. Select any programme (except Rinse/Spin/Empty). Place the service flap back on, lock Press the A button. Allow the it into place, and close it.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy - P - and ÿ The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. - P - The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■...
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Water is leaking from the Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ machine. Tighten the screw fitting on the supply hose. ■ The machine is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Odours in the washing Run the Drum Clean or Cottons90 °C programme without laundry. machine. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. Note: . To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot rectify a fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e contact customer services. ~ Cover page We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
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 Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes are suitable for cleaning normally soiled cotton fabrics and are the most efficient with respect to combined energy and water consumption. Standard programmes for Cottons in accordance with the (EU) directive no. 1015/2010 Programme + temperature + button Load Approximate programme...
Positioning and connecting Useful tools Spirit level for aligning ■ Spanner with: ■ – WAF13 for loosening the transport braces, and – WAF17 for aligning the appliance feet Safety instructions Warning Risk of injury! The washing machine is very heavy. ■...
Positioning and connecting Installation surface Notes Recess width of 60 cm required. ■ The washing machine be stable Only install the washing machine Note: ■ so that it does not move around. underneath a continuous worktop The installation surface must be firm that is securely connected to ■...
Positioning and connecting Unscrew and remove all four Right-hand connection ■ transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders. Insert the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure The following are available from Tip: to the snap-in hooks.
Positioning and connecting Do not alter (shorten, cut through) Model: Aqua-Secure ■ ■ the water supply hose (otherwise its strength is no longer guaranteed). Only tighten the screw connections ■ by hand. If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool (pliers), the thread may become damaged.
Positioning and connecting Caution! Drainage into a plastic pipe with ■ rubber bushing or into a drainage Damage to the appliance/fabrics If the end of the drain hose is immersed in the drained water, water may be sucked back into the appliance and may damage the appliance/fabrics.
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection The mains cable does not come into ■ contact with heat sources. Warning Before washing for the first Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you time touch live components. Never touch or hold the mains plug The washing machine was thoroughly ■...
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 ■...
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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 DEUTSCHLAND...