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Washer dryer WVH28420SN en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Your new washer dryer Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washer dryer. This combination of symbol and signal Please take a few minutes to read and word indicates a possibly dangerous become familiar with the advantages of situation.
Safety instructions Warning Safety instructions Risk of scalding! S a f e t o n s u c t i i n s t r When washing at high ■ Electrical safety temperatures, you may be scalded if you touch the hot Warning washing water (e.g.
Protection of the environment Warning Protection of the Risk of choking! environment When playing, children may become entangled in the c t i P r o t e t h e o n m e n t e n v i r packaging/film and packaging Packaging/old appliance parts or pull them over their heads...
The main points in brief The main points in brief T h e m a i n p o i n t b r i e Insert mains plug. Open the washer Select the washing/ Max. load in display Turn the tap on. dryer door.
Getting to know your appliance Getting to know your appliance i n g G e t t k n o w y o u r a n c e a p p l i Washer dryer 9S Open the door Hot air outlet 9T Close the door Operating/display panel...
Getting to know your appliance Control panel Change the default settings for the selected programme and select additional functions: 8 Select a programme. Can be rotated in ( Select buttons (Temperature), °C either direction. To switch off the washer 5 (Finish in) time, 0 (Spin speed) and dryer, set the programme selector to Ú...
Getting to know your appliance Display panel Displays for the programme (: Temperature for washing Ž (cold) – 90°C Temperature in °C programme. 0: Programme information. Time: 1:50* Programme duration after programme selec- tion in h:min (hours:minutes) 1 – 24 h Finish in time in h (h=hour) Capacity: 7.0 kg*...
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Getting to know your appliance 8: Spin speed $ – 1400* Spin speed in revolutions per minute; $ (Rinse stop = without final drain/spin cycle, laundry remains in the water after the last rinse cycle) Washing @: Programme progress sym- bols Rinsing Draining/Spinning...
Laundry Symbols on the care labels ■ Laundry The numbers in the symbols Note: indicate the maximum washing L a u n d r y temperature that may be used. Preparing laundry for washing Suitable for normal washing process; Sorting laundry according to: e.g.
Laundry Empty any pockets. Remove any The following textiles must not be dried: ■ foreign objects. b = care symbol “Do not dry” ■ Wool or textiles containing wool. ■ Delicates (silk, synthetic curtains). ■ Textiles which contain foam rubber ■...
Operating the appliance Selecting the programme/ Operating the Switching on the appliance appliance Note: i n g O p e r a t t h e a n c e a p p l i If you have activated the childproof lock, Preparing the washer dryer you must deactivate it before you can set a programme.
Operating the appliance Adjusting the washing programme You can use the displayed default settings or adjust the selected programme optimally to the laundry items by changing the default settings or selecting additional functions. The Note: selectable settings and additional After changing the programme default functions depend on selected washing/ settings and/or additional functions, the drying programme.
Operating the appliance Loading the laundry Dosing and adding detergent and care product Warning Danger of death! Caution! Laundry items pretreated with solvent- Damage to the appliance based detergents, e.g. stain remover/ Detergents and agents for the petroleum ether, may cause an pretreatment of laundry (e.g.
Operating the appliance Pour in detergent and/or cleaning product. Do not use the measuring aid for Note: gel detergents and washing powder, or for programmes with prewash or when Dispenser I Detergent for prewash. "Finish in" time is selected. Dispenser i Softener, starch. Do not exceed For models without a measuring aid, the maximum load.
Operating the appliance @ lights up: The childproof lock is Changing the programme ■ activated. If you have started the wrong @ flashes: The childproof lock is ■ programme by mistake, you can active and the programme selector change the programme as follows: has been adjusted.
Operating the appliance End of the programme After washing/drying = without final – 0 – – – – – Rinse stop Open the door and remove the drain/spin cycle) is indicated in the laundry. display and acoustic signal sounds. Turn the programme selector to Setting the signal ~ Page 27 .
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes O v e r v i p r o g r a m m e s Programme on the programme selector Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Name of the programme maximum load according to EN50229 Brief explanation of the programme and which textiles it is suitable for.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Delicate/Silk “ max. 2,0 kg For delicate, washable textiles, e.g.made of silk, satin, synthetic Ž (cold) – 40 °C fibres or blended fabrics. $ – 800 rpm Note: G, O, p Use a detergent suitable for machine washable delicate fabrics or silk.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Allergy+ ; max. 7,0 (4,0)* kg/4,0 kg Hard-wearing textiles made of cotton or linen, for particularly sensi- Ž (cold) – 60 °C tive skin, longer wash cycle at the selected temperature, more $ – 1400 rpm water, extra rinsing.
Overview of programmes Drying table Cottons/coloureds (textiles made of cotton or linen such as underwear, T-shirts, sweaters, trousers, kitchen towels) Dry weight in kg 0,5 1,0 1,0 2,0 2,0 3,0 3,0 4,0 Adjustable drying time in Estimated drying time in min Cupboard <...
Changing programme default settings Starching Changing programme default settings The laundry should not be treated Note: with fabric softener. C h a n g i n g p r o g r a m m e d e f a u l i n g s s e t t Liquid starch can be used in all wash...
Changing programme default settings When the programme has started, the Notes preselected time is displayed e.g. Programme selection in Intensive ■ and counts down until the programme ‰ position to Dry 5 Gentle Dry starts. Then the programme duration is select an individual drying pro- displayed, e.g.
Selecting additional functions F (EcoPerfect) Selecting additional 0: Energy-optimised washing by functions reducing the temperature while achieving a consistent washing result. i n g S e l e c t i o n a l a d d i t o n s f u n c t i You can select your desired additional...
Setting the signal Setting the signal i n g S e t t t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate setting mode for the signal volume Turn to Ú Off. Turn one position Press and hold the ° C button + turn Release the clockwise.
Cleaning and maintenance Drum Cleaning and Use chlorine-free cleaning agents, do maintenance not use steel wool. C l e a n i a n d e n a n c e m a i n t Warning Descaling Risk of electric shock! Not required if detergent dosed Danger of death if live parts are correctly.
Cleaning and maintenance Drain pump blocked Close the service flap. If required, engage the disengaged service flap beforehand. Warning Risk of scalding! To prevent unused detergent from Note: Washing water is hot when washing at flowing into the outlet during the next high temperatures.
Cleaning and maintenance Turn the programme selector to Air filter blocked . Pull out the mains plug. Ú Off Clean the filter on the tap: Turn the programme selector to Disconnect the hose from the water . Pull out the mains plug. Ú...
Faults and what to do about them Caution! Faults and what to do Water damage about them Leaking water may cause damage. Do not open the door if you can still see F a u l t a n d w h a t a b o u t t h e m...
Faults and what to do about them Display Cause/Remedy The door cannot be opened after the drying programme due to the high tempera- ture. The cooling process continues until the display disappears, after which the door can be opened. Flashes (no water supply): Tap turned on? Water inlet filter blocked? Clean ¹...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Spin result not satisfac- Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system has stopped the spin cycle, ■ tory. washing unevenly distributed. Distribute small and large items of washing in the drum. Laundry wet/too damp.
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Drying duration According to the air cooling principle, a higher ambient temperature will ■ extended. result in poor drying performance, so the drying time will be extended. Ensure good ventilation to allow surplus heat to escape. Air filter blocked? Clean the air filter ~ Page 30 ■...
Customer service Customer service Technical specifications C u s t o m e r s e r v i If you cannot correct the fault yourself, T e c h n i c o n s i c a t i s p e c i f see section, Faults and what to do about them ~ Page 32, please contact...
Consumption values Consumption values C o n s u m p t i v a l u e s Programme Option Load Energy Water Programme (kg) consumption *** Consumption *** duration *** (kWh) (liter) (hours) Cottons i 20 °C * 0,23 2 ¾...
Installation and connection H Elbow for securing the water Installation and drain hose* connection P Water supply hose on standard/ Aqua-Secure models l a t i I n s t a l a n d c o n n e c t i depending on the model Standard accessories Note:...
Installation and connection Installation area Warning Risk of scalding! Stability is important to prevent Note: During the drying phase, warm air is the washer dryer from wandering! emitted at a temperature of The installation area must be firm up to 60 °C. ■...
Installation and connection To prevent damage in transit when Take the power cord out of the ■ transporting the appliance at a later holders. Remove the sleeves. date, always re-install the transportation protection devices prior to transportation ~ Page 43 Insert the covers.
Installation and connection If the hose holders are used, the Water supply Note: possible hose lengths are reduced! Notes Available from dealer/customer Do not kink, crush, alter or cut ■ service: through the water supply hose Extension for Aqua-Stop or cold ■...
Installation and connection Carefully turn on the tap and check Caution! that the connection points are not Damage to appliance/textiles leaking. If the end of the drainage hose is immersed in the drained water, water may be drawn back into the appliance and damage the washer dryer and/or textiles.
Installation and connection Drainage into a plastic pipe Electrical connection with rubber sleeve or into Electrical safety a gully Warning Connecting Risk of electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. When disconnecting the main plug, ■ always pull the plug itself and not the cable, otherwise the cable could be damaged.
Installation and connection Before washing/drying for the Transportation first time Preparatory work Turn off the tap. The washer dryer was inspected Release the water pressure in the thoroughly before leaving the factory. To supply hose. remove any residual test water, run the Filter in the water inlet hose blocked programme the first Fluff Clean...
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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 *9000928054* 9000928054 (9606)