Bosch WAV28M20BY User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAV28M20BY User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAV28M20BY [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 7 Display ........   20 1.1 General information.... 4 8 Buttons ........   22 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 9 Programmes .......    24 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 10 Accessories......
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   32 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 32 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 32 15 Basic settings......   32 16 Cleaning and servicing ....    33 16.1 Cleaning the drum.... 33 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 33 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump.. 34 16.4 Cleaning the intake open- ing in the rubber gasket .. 36 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 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 valve housing ▶ 2 Preventing material for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its sur- damage roundings and is not subjected to any external forces. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Ensure that the inner diameter of terial damage and damage to the ap- ▶...
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Do not use cleaning products with detergent based on the laundry's de- ▶ a high alcohol content. gree of soiling. Do not use hard scouring pads or ▶ a For light to normal soiling, a smal- cleaning sponges.
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection 3.3 Energy saving mode 4.2 Contents of package If you do not use the appliance for an After unpacking all parts, check for extended period, it automatically any damage in transit and complete- switches to energy-saving mode. ness of the delivery. Energy-saving mode ends when you ATTENTION! use the appliance again.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en Installation loca- Requirements WARNING tion Risk of injury! When using the appliance on a base, Kitchen unit Only install the the appliance may tip over. appliance under- Always secure the feet of the appli- neath a continu- ▶...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove Put on the 4 cover caps. screws for the 4 transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the 4 cover caps. Remove the power cable from the holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose Remove the 4 sleeves.
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). rubber sleeve or the water outlet gully hose with an el- → Page 28. 4.6 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibra- tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- Open the water tap carefully and...
  • 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 Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply with the local legal provisions and safety regulations, and should in-...
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 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. Maintenance flap for the drain pump → Page 34 Door Detergent drawer → Page 18...
  • 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

    first time en Start the first wash cycle or press first time 6 Before using for the to switch off the appliance. → "Basic operation", Page 29 first time Prepare the appliance for use. 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 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. 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 9,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load ted programme in kg.
  • Page 21 Display en display Designation More information Water consump- Water consumption for the selected pro- tion gramme. : Low water consumption ¡ : High water consumption ¡ Foam detection The appliance has detected too much system foam. Door The door is unlocked and can be opened. ¡...
  • Page 22: Buttons

    en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 24. Button Selection More information Start/Reload  ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection More information Prewash  ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ Deactivate Extra Rinse  ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate an additional rinse cycle. ¡ Deactivate Recommended for particularly sensit- ive skin or in regions with very soft water.
  • Page 24: Programmes

    en Programmes 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons  Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate SpeedPerfect  Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Delicates/Silk  Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag. Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ⁠   Shirts/ Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made from cot- Blouses ton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Tip: In order to avoid creasing in your laundry, you can activate Less Ironing  . The laundry is only given a short spin and can be removed while still dripping wet.
  • Page 27: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Do not use liquid detergent or detergent that is in- tended for woollens or delicates. Note: The drum cleaning indicator will flash to re- mind you if you have not used a programme at 60 °C or higher for a long time. ⁠...
  • Page 28: Preparing The Laundry

    – Brush sand out of all collars and scanning the QR code in the table of pockets contents or on www.bosch- – Close bed covers and cushion home.com. covers – Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, 11.1 Preparing the laundry...
  • Page 29: Detergents And Care

    Note: The lighting for the drum goes scanning the QR code in the table out automatically. of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. 13.2 Setting a programme ¡ Observe the information on safety Turn the programme selector and → Page 4 and preventing material...
  • Page 30: Loading Laundry

    en operation Insert the measuring aid. 13.4 Loading laundry Note: To prevent creasing, take note of the maximum load for the → "Programmes", Page 24. Requirement: The laundry is pre- pared. → "Laundry", Page 28 Open the door. Make sure that the drum is empty. Place the laundry in the drum. Close the door.
  • Page 31: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    operation en Fold the measuring aid down and a After the programme has ended, click it into place. the display shows: "-0-". 13.9 Soaking laundry Note: No additional detergent is re- quired. The washing solution is then used for washing. Start the programme. To pause the programme, after ap- prox.
  • Page 32: Resuming The Programme When The Programme Status Is Rinse Hold

    Leave the appliance door and de- needs. tergent drawer open so that resid- Note: You can find further information ual water can evaporate. in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com.
  • Page 33: Cleaning And Servicing

    Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. 16.1 Cleaning the drum Pull out the insert upwards. CAUTION...
  • Page 34: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing Fit the insert and click it into place. Open and remove the service flap. Clean the opening for the deter- Slide a sufficiently large container gent drawer. under the opening. Push in the detergent drawer. Take the drain hose out of the holder.
  • Page 35 Cleaning and servicing en Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- Requirement: The drain pump is ures, the detergent solution gets empty. → Page 34 hot. Since water may remain in the Do not touch the hot detergent ▶...
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Intake Opening In The Rubber Gasket

    en Cleaning and servicing Ensure that both impellers can Insert and close the service flap. turn. 16.4 Cleaning the intake Insert the pump cap. opening in the rubber Ensure that the parts of the ‒ pump cap are correctly as- gasket sembled. Regularly check the intake opening in the rubber gasket for any block- ages and clean the intake opening.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- 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 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 14 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting 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 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does You have not pressed Start/Reload  not start. Press Start/Reload  ▶ Door is not closed. Close the door. Press Start/Reload  to start the programme. Childproof lock is activated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 ▶ - Finished in ...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Continue the programme by selecting ⁠   Spin or ▶ ing. ⁠   Drain and pressing Start/Reload  → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 32 The water outlet hose is connected too high. Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of ▶...
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- The programme operation is optimised electronically. tion changes during This may change the programme duration. the wash cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not A low spin speed is selected. reached. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a higher ▶ spin speed. is activated. Less Ironing  Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶...
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Slurping, rhythmical The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is suction noise. pumped out. Not a fault – normal operating noise. ▶ Creasing. The spin speed is too high. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a lower ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the ⁠...
  • Page 46: Emergency Release

    Note: You can find further information → "Before using for the first time", in the digital instruction manual by Page 19. scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose.
  • Page 47: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    Customer Service en 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are 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 48 en Customer Service Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
  • Page 49: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign 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. Programme Load Pro- Energy...
  • Page 50: Technical Data

    en  Technical data EPREL product database. Please 21  Technical data then follow the instructions on searching for the model. The model identifier is made up of the charac- Appliance height 84,8 cm ters before the slash in the product Appliance width 59,8 cm number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate.
  • Page 52 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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