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Washing machine WAY28891GR en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine. To meet the high quality demands required by Bosch, every washing machine that leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.
Intended use B e f o r e w a s h i n g For use in the household only. Ø The washing machine is suitable for washing machine- Ø washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor. The washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold Ø...
Safety instructions Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. – Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord. – Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only. Warning! Risk to children! –...
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Caution! Danger of scalding! When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded if you touch the hot wash liquor (e.g. if draining hot wash liquor into a washbasin or if draining the washing machine in an emergency). Allow detergent solution to cool down. Caution! Risk of damaging appliance! –...
Protection of the environment Packaging/Old appliance Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
The main points in brief Insert mains plug. Open the washing To switch on, press Select the pro- Turn the tap on. machine door. gramme, e.g. button. Βαμβακερά (Cottons). Dosage: automatic ¼ Please load laundry: max. 9kg Sort the washing. Insert the washing.
Detergent drawer Intelligent Dosing System (i-DOS): Your washing machine features an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and softener. Dispensers i-DOS (1.3 l) and i-DOS (0.5 l) in the detergent drawer are used for this. You can select whether you want to use one liquid detergent and one softener or two liquid detergents.
Operating elements/Display elements ² All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently. Indicator lights for intelligent dosage Hold down Ρυθμίσεις 3 δευτ. (basic ~ Page 32 settings 3 sec.) buttons for appliance settings (end signal, button signal, Press the main switch button.
Before each washing O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e – Install and connect washing machine properly. Refer ² to ~ Page 52 – Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing. ~ Page 62 1.
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Otherwise, the load display may malfunction. ~ Page 38 Press the button. The appliance is switched on. The Bosch logo is indicated on the display panel and all programme indicator lamps are lit. Then always the Βαμβακερά (Cottons) programme preset at the factory is displayed.
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After switching on the appliance, after opening and closing the washing machine door as well as after starting the programme, the drum is lit. The light goes out automatically. Select the programme. You can use the saved programme or select another programme, Programme overview, refer to ~ Page 22 or select other programmes (see Additional Programs) and choose one programme as follows:...
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~ Page 38 – Do not load washing until the main menu for the saved programme is displayed after the Bosch logo. – The load screen is indicated when the door is opened or when the amount of washing is changed.
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– If the buttons are held down, the set values automatically run ² through. – The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting the programme. The programme duration is adjusted while the programme is running if the programme duration requires changing, e.g.
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for dosing a softener or a second liquid Ø i-DOS detergent: Selecting i-DOS and changing dosage strength: 60°C 2:31h 1400 ª normal i-DOS dosage strong ª Â Ö Ö Ö × strong: for especially soft washing (softener) or for heavily soiled or stained washing (detergent) when container content: Detergent set for dosing a liquid detergent:...
Washing During the wash cycle the programme progress is indicated by a bar on the display panel. The bar progresses in the course of the wash cycle and provides information about the current programme progress. The arrows are switched on and off according to the programme progress.
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Ø End of programme by Rinse Hold Rinse hold reached: Select "spin" or "drain" and then "start". Spin Drain Ö Ö 1. Select Spin (If required, adjust the spin speed) or Drain. 2. Select Έναρξη/Παύση (Start/Pause). End of the programme Finished, remove washing is indicated on the display panel.
After washing Open washing machine door and remove washing. Remove the washing, ¼ switch off the device. – Do not leave any items of washing in the drum. In the next ² wash they may shrink or discolour something else. –...
Programme overview The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information max. load Name of the programme Brief explanation of the programme and selectable temperature as °C for which textiles it is suitable. selectable spin speeds in rpm, the max.
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The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information max. 2 kg Μεταξωτά (Delicate/Silk) For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. cold – 30 – 40 °C made of silk, satin, synthetic fibres or 0 ... 600 ... 800 rpm blended fabrics (e.g.
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The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information max. 2 kg Πουκάμισα/Μπλούζες (Shirts/Blouses) cold – 40 – 60 °C Shirts/Blouses made of cotton, linen, 0 ... 800 rpm synthetics fibres or blended fabrics. For non-iron shirts the shirts/blouses are ¦...
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The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information max. 3.5 kg Αυτόματο απαλό (Automatic Soft) Gentler treatment of washing. The automatic, up to 30 °C degree of soiling and the type of washing automatic, up to 1000 rpm are automatically detected and the washing sequence as well as intelligent Á...
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see Περισσότερα (Additional programs) The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Spin Extra spin with selectable spin speed. 0 ... 1200 ... 1600 rpm Á : 0 ... 800 rpm detergent ‒, softener ‒ Gentle Spin Extra spin cycle at reduced speed and with especially gentle spin mechanism.
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Dyeing/Discolouring Dye in household quantities only. Salt may attack stainless steel!Observe specifications of the dye manufacturer! Do not discolourwashing in the washing machine! Soaking Dose detergent with i-DOS or pour into dispenser according to manufacturer’s instructions. Set programme selector to Βαμβακερά (Cottons) 30 °C and select Έναρξη/Παύση...
Programme settings/options Depending on the programme, you can use the programme options to adjust the washing process even more efficiently to your items of washing. Programme settings/options: Are active without acknowledgement. Ø Can be selected or deselected or changed depending on the Ø...
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Buttons Notes To change the softener dosage strength (or detergent i-DOS when container content: detergent set) for the selected light – normal – programme permanently until the next change: strong – off ~ Page 17 – light: slightly soft washing –...
Automatic stain treatment General information about stains The Stains additional programme option for treating special stains can be found via the Επιλογές (Options) button. A total of 16 different stains can be selected. The washing machine adjusts the washing temperature, drum movement and soaking time specific to the type of stain.
Intelligent Dosing System Your washing machine features an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and softener. Dispensers i-DOS (1.3 l) and i-DOS (0.5 l) in the detergent drawer are used for this. You can select whether you want to use one liquid detergent and one softener or two liquid detergents.
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Use only self-flowing liquid products and gels which the Ø manufacturer recommends adding to a detergent drawer. Do not mix different liquid detergents. If changing the liquid Ø detergent (type, manufacturer, ...), empty the dispenser completely. ~ Page 40 Do not use any solvent-based, corrosive or gas-emitting Ø...
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The same detergent or softener can be topped up at any time. If the product/manufacturer is changed, we recommend cleaning the dispensers beforehand. ~ Page 40 If required, adjusting the basic dosage. ~ Page 35 Standard settings If required, change basic dosages for detergent and softener: Ø...
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If required, convert i-DOS dispenser contents. Ø Instead of softener, a second liquid detergent can also be used in dispenser i-DOS Change dispenser content. ~ Page 37 ² – When the i-DOS container content is switched from softener to detergent, the basic dosage amount of detergent for this container is set to the factory setting (75 ml) and the dosage for this detergent is set to off in all permitted programmes.
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Manual dosage In the case of programmes in which intelligent dosage is not possible or not requested (then set intelligent dosage to off), detergent is added to detergent drawer In addition to intelligent dosage of detergents - cleaning agents such as water softener, bleach or stain remover can also be dosed here.
Consumption values Programme Load Energy Water ** Programme consumption ** duration ** Cottons 20 °C 9 kg 0,32 kWh 64 l Cottons 40 °C 9 kg 1,15 kWh 64 l Cottons 60 °C 9 kg 1,25 kWh 64 l Cottons 90 °C 9 kg 2,30 kWh 74 l...
Appliance settings By pressing the Ρυθμίσεις 3 δευτ. (basic settings 3 sec.) buttons, appliance settings can be changed, e.g. button signal. Simultaneously hold down Ρυθμίσεις 3 δευτ. (basic settings 3 sec.) buttons for approx. 3 seconds: Language end signal  button signal Ö...
Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent Load adjust Depending on the type of textile and load, the load adjust optimally adjusts the water consumption in each programme. Aqua-Sensor During the wash and rinse cycles the Aqua sensor checks the degree of turbidity (turbidity is caused by dirt and detergent residue) of the washing and rinsing water.
Care and maintenance C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Switch off the appliance.
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i-Dos Clean the detergent drawer Drain dispensers Ø The dispensers have drainage openings with removable stoppers in the front area. To drain the dispensers, first remove the drawer handle as illustrated: 1. Open detergent drawer. 2. Pull release lever (A) on the back of the drawer handle (bottom middle) gently towards yourself and simultaneously ...
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3. Press release lever and completely remove drawer. 4. Carefully remove drawer cover. Caution! Detergent drawer may be damaged! The detergent drawer contains electrical components. They may be damaged if they come into contact with water. – Do not clean the cover in the dishwasher and do not immerse in water.
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Drain pump blocked Warning! Danger of scalding! Wash liquor is hot when washing at high temperatures. You may be scalded if you touch the hot wash liquor. Allow wash liquor to cool down. Turn the tap off to prevent more water from flowing in and to ²...
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Insert service flap (1), engage (2) and close (3). To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the outlet during ² the next wash cycle: Pour approx. 1 litre of water into dispenser and start the Drain programme. Drainage hose on the siphon blocked Switch off the appliance.
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Filter blocked in water inlet hose First, release water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap! Select any programme (except Spin/Drain). Select Έναρξη/Παύση (Start/Pause). Leave programme for approx. 40 seconds. Press the button. Appliance is switched off. Pull out the mains plug! Clean the filter: Disconnect the hose from the water tap.
Emergency release The programme continues running when the power supply is restored. If the washing is still to be removed, the door can be opened as described below: Warning! Danger of scalding! Wash liquor and washing may be hot. If touched, there is a risk of scalding.
Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy The door cannot be – Washing may be caught. Please open and close washing locked, please open machine door again and select A Έναρξη/Παύση the door again, then (Start/Pause). close it and select A –...
Faults, what to do? Faults Cause/Remedy Water is running out. – Correctly attach/replace drainage hose. – Tighten screw-fitting on the supply hose. Water not flowing in. – A Έναρξη/Παύση (Start/Pause) not selected? – Tap not open? – Filter blocked? Clean the filter. ~ Page 44 –...
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Faults Cause/Remedy Odour formation in Run Βαμβακερά (Cottons) 90 °C programme without washing. the washing Use standard detergent. machine. Repeated, intensive – Check basic dosage settings and dosage strength. foaming. – If required, use a different liquid detergent. Detergent/softener Too much detergent/softener in the dispensers. Observe max drips off the seal and mark in the dispensers.
Customer service If you cannot rectify the fault yourself, Faults, what to do?~ Page 47, please contact our customer service. We will always finds a suitable solution to avoid unnecessary visits by technicians. Please give customer service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance.
Standard accessories I n s t a l l i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Also required for connection of the water drainage hose to a siphon: 1 hose clip Ø 24–40 mm (DIY store) is also required for connection to a siphon.
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Hose and cable lengths If the hose holders are used, the possible hose lengths are ² reduced! Available from dealer/customer service: Extension for Aqua-Stop or cold water inlet hose Ø (approx. 2.50 m). Order no. WMZ2380, WZ10130, CZ11350, Z7070X0 Longer supply hose (approx. 2.20 m), for standard model. Ø...
Installation Humidity in the drum is caused by the final inspection. ² Secure installation Warning! Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g.
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Warning! Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g. washing machine door), the components may break off and cause injuries. Do not lift the washing machine by its projecting parts.
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Installing the appliance on a base or on a wooden joist ceiling Warning! Washing machine may be damaged!! The washing machine may wander during the spin cycle and topple/fall off the base. Always secure the washing machine feet with fixing brackets.
Remove transportation protection devices Caution! Washing machine may be damaged! Transit bolts which have not been removed may damage e.g. the drum while the washing machine is running. Before using the appliance for the first time, remove the 4 transportation protection devices completely and keep in a safe place.
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Loosen and remove all 4 transportation lock screws. Take the power cord out of the holders. Remove sleeves. Insert covers. Lock covers firmly by pressing on the locking hook. ²...
Connecting the water Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Do not immerse Aqua-Stop safety device in water (contains an electric valve). – To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the instructions ²...
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on the appliance: for Standard and Aqua-Secure models Carefully turn on the tap and check that the connection points are not leaking. Screw connection is under water pipe pressure. ² Water drainage hose – Do not kink or protract the the water supply hose. ²...
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Drainage into a siphon Warning! Water damage possible! If the drainage hose slips off the siphon connection due to high water pressure when draining the washing machine, leaking water may cause damage. Connection point must be secured with hose clip, Ø...
Alignment Loosen lock nut in a clockwise direction with a wrench. Check alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level and, if required, correct. Adjust the height by rotating the foot. All four feet must be firmly on the floor. ²...
Electrical connection Electrical safety Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. – Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord. – Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only. –...
Before the 1st washing The washing machine was inspected thoroughly before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine. The washing machine must have been installed and connected ²...
Transportation Preparatory work Turn off the tap. Release the water pressure in the supply hose. Maintenance – Filter in the water inlet hose ~ Page 44 Drain any residual detergent solution. Maintenance – Drain pump blocked ~ Page 42 Isolate the washing machine from the power supply. Remove the hoses.
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Drain dispensers, 40 Information on the display panel, 46 Filling dispenser, 31 Insert Standard settings, 33 the laundry, 15 Switching on the appliance, 31 Inserting i-DOS, 10, 22, 29 the laundry, 13, 14 In daily use, 32 Installation, 52 Installing transportation i-DOS , 11, 17, 29 protection devices, 63...
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Technical specifications, 51 the washing, 19 Temperature, 11, 15, 28 Transport bolts, 55 Topping up Unbalanced load detection system, 38 Water Plus, 29...
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01450 2655 0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute. Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list. Robert Bosch, Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München DEUTSCHLAND *9000981331*...