Bosch WIW28501GB User Manual And Installation Instruction

Bosch WIW28501GB User Manual And Installation Instruction

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WIW28501GB [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 6 Before using for the first time ...    24 1.1 General information.... 4 6.1 Starting an empty washing cycle ......... 24 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 7 Display ........
  • Page 3 13.14 Unloading the laundry .. 36 13.15 Switching off the appli- ance........ 36 14 Childproof lock......   36 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 36 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 36 15 Basic settings......   36 16 Cleaning and servicing ....    37 16.1 Cleaning the drum.... 37 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 37...
  • 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 ▶ Preventing material damage 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- Preventing material damage 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 Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ a high alcohol content. lightly and normally soiled laundry. Do not use hard scouring pads or ▶ a At lower temperatures, the appli- cleaning sponges.
  • 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 32 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 ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements The appliance may contain residual tion water. If you tilt the appliance beyond Kitchen unit Only install the 40°, this residual water may leak out. appliance under- Tilt the appliance carefully. ▶ neath a continu- ous worktop that Installation loca- Requirements...
  • Page 14: Removing The Transit Bolts

    en Installation and connection Pull the power cable out of the 4.4 Removing the transit holder. bolts The appliance is secured for trans- portation using transit bolts on the rear of the appliance. Note: Keep the transit bolt screws and the sleeves in a safe place for fu- ture transport → Page 49.
  • Page 15: Tools For Assembly

    Installation and connection en Press down on the 4 cover caps. Measure the built-in niche. Lay the power cord as well as the 4.5 Tools for assembly water inlet and water drain hose. Slide the appliance in and, at the You require the following tools for the same time, pull through the power assembly: cord, water inlet and water drain...
  • Page 16 en Installation and connection Unscrew the rear appliance feet. Hold the cabinet door at the re- quired height on the appliance and mark the upper edge of the appli- ance on the inside of the door. ‒ Align the appliance using a spirit level.
  • Page 17 Installation and connection en At the previously marked points, use a Forstner 35 mm drill to drill the holes for the hinges. At the previously marked points, use a 2 mm twist drill to drill holes for the screws. Mark for the holes at the left-hand stop Insert the hinges into the holes and screw them in.
  • Page 18 en Installation and connection Insert the hinges into the appliance Aligning the cabinet door ⁠ . Vertically aligning the cabinet door ▶ Slide in the covering rail Horizontally aligning the cabinet screw it in ⁠ . door Put the magnetic catches on the ▶...
  • Page 19 Installation and connection en Screw the spacers in as per the di- Installing the base panel mensions. Insert the spacers for the base panel. Measure dimension Z and dimen- sion Y. Note: When inserting the base panel, ensure that, if the base panel is protruding or the cabinet panel is flush-mounted, the time- Light is not visible.
  • Page 20: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Connect the appliance to the Water outlet connection types power supply This information is intended to help → "Connecting the appliance to you to connect this appliance to the the electricity supply", Page 21. water outlet. ATTENTION! When draining, the water outlet hose is subject to water pressure and may come loose from the installed con- nection point.
  • Page 21: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Screw the lock nuts tightly against 4.8 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. Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF 17 wrench by turning it in a clock- wise direction.
  • Page 22 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 23: 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 34 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
  • Page 24: Starting An Empty Washing Cycle

    en Before using for the first time 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 25: Display

    Display en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: 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 27 8,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec-...
  • Page 26 en Display Display Designation More information Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status –  – – Rinse Hold Programme status End of pro- Programme status gramme Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated.
  • Page 27 Buttons en 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 Start/Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
  • Page 28 en Programmes 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) 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 Speed Perfect.
  • Page 29 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Night Wash Wash items made from cotton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Suitable for quiet washing at night. The signal at the end of the programme is deactiv- ated and a reduced final spin speed set by default. Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 30 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Sportswear Wash sports and leisure items made from synthetic fibres, microfibre or fleece. Use a detergent that is suitable for sports items. Do not use fabric softener. Tip: Use the Easy Care programme to wash heavily soiled laundry.
  • Page 31: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) 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. Super Quick Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- 15'/30' ded fabrics.
  • Page 32: Preparing The Laundry

    QR code in the table of bag. contents or on www.bosch- home.com. – Tie together longer drawstrings, and tie cords with solid end- 11.1 Preparing the laundry pieces in hoods or trousers –...
  • Page 33: Detergents And Care

    Detergents and care products Notes programme. ¡ More detailed instructions for use Note: The lighting for the drum goes can be found on www.bosch- out automatically. home.com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user 13.2 Setting a programme manual.
  • Page 34: Using A Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent

    en Basic operation Ensure that there is no laundry Slide the measuring aid forwards. trapped in 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. Pull out the detergent drawer.
  • Page 35: Starting The Programme

    Basic operation en 13.8 Starting the programme 13.10 Soaking laundry Note: If you want to change the time Note: No additional detergent is re- until the programme ends, set the quired. The washing solution is then "Ready in" time first. used for washing. Press Start/Reload. Start the programme.
  • Page 36: Resuming The Programme When The Programme Status Is Rinse Hold

    Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of Leave the appliance door and de- contents or on www.bosch- tergent drawer open so that resid- home.com. ual water can evaporate.
  • Page 37: 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 38: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing Fit the insert and click it into place. Remove the base panel. Slide a sufficiently large receptacle Clean the opening for the deter- under the opening. gent drawer. Take the drain hose out of the holder. Push in the detergent drawer. 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g.
  • Page 39 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. hot. Since water may remain in the Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ drain pump, unscrew the pump solution.
  • Page 40 en Cleaning and servicing Screw the pump cap as far as it Note: When inserting the base will go. panel, ensure that, if the base panel is protruding or the cabinet panel is flush-mounted, the time- Light is not visible. Install the base panel. 90°...
  • Page 41: 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 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" 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 39 "E:36 / -25 / -26"...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. Press Start/Reload to start the programme. flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. Press Start/Reload to start the programme. All other error codes. Malfunction Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 50 "E:30/-20"...
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The door cannot –  – – is activated. be opened. Continue the programme by selecting Spin or ▶ Drain and pressing Start/Reload. → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 36 The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is not flowing You have not pressed Start/Reload. in. Detergent is not Press Start/Reload. ▶ being dispensed. The filter in the water inflow is blocked. Clean the water inflow filter. ▶ The tap is turned off. Turn on the tap.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Vibrations and move- Appliance is not correctly aligned. ment of the appliance Aligning the appliance ▶ whilst spinning. The appliance feet are not fixed. Secure the appliance feet. Aligning the appliance ▶ Transit bolts have not been removed. Removing the transit bolts ▶...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin programme Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ does not start. Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Start the Spin programme.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. ▶ satisfactory. The laun- Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed. dry is too wet/too Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶...
  • Page 49: Emergency Release

    18.1 Removing the appliance → "Before using for the first time", Note: More detailed instructions for Page 24. 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 50: 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 51: Aqua-Stop Guarantee

    Customer Service en Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly. 19.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee In addition to warranty claims against the seller under the purchase agree- ment and in addition to our manufac- turer's warranty, we offer compensa- tion under the following conditions.
  • Page 52 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 53: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications en You can find more information about Technical specifications 21 Technical specifica- your model online at https:// eprel.ec.europa.eu/ . This web ad- tions dress is linked to the official EU EPREL product database. Please Technical specifications Appliance height 81,8 cm then follow the instructions on Appliance width 59,6 cm searching for models.
  • Page 56 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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