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WAN2821XZA
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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAN2821XZA [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 10 Before using for the first time........   31 1.1 General information.... 4 10.1 Starting an empty washing 1.2 Intended use....... 4 cycle ........ 31 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........   32 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11.1 Preparing the laundry ..... 32 1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten-...
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   39 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 39 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 40 15 Basic settings......   41 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 41 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 42 16 Cleaning and servicing ....    42 16.1 Tips on appliance care... 42 16.2 Cleaning the drum.... 42 16.3 Cleaning the detergent...
  • 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 CAUTION ‒ Risk of chemical burns! If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance. Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation. ▶ Rinse eyes and/or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage able to operate properly.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ spray residue or other residues im- lightly and normally soiled laundry. mediately if they come into contact a At low temperatures, the appliance with the appliance. consumes less energy.
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection ATTENTION! 3.3 Energy saving mode Objects remaining in the drum that If you do not use the appliance for an are not designed for operation with extended period, it automatically the appliance may cause material switches to energy-saving mode. All damage and damage to the appli- displays go out and Start/Reload ance.
  • Page 13: Contents Of Package

    Installation and connection en 4.2 Contents of package After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery. Washing machine WARNING Risk of electric shock! Accompanying documents The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous. Water inlet hose Do not operate the appliance ▶...
  • Page 14: Removing The Transit Bolts

    en Installation and connection ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If the appliance is installed in areas tion exposed to frost or outdoors, frozen On a wall Do not trap the residual water may damage the appli- hoses between ance and frozen hoses may crack or the wall and the split.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Unscrew and remove all four Put on the four cover caps. screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the four cover caps. Pull the power cord out of the holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Remove the four sleeves.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Connect the water inlet hose. Note: Observe the draining heights. The maximum draining height is 100 cm. Drainage into a Secure the con- siphon nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Drainage into a Fix and secure washbasin the water outlet Connect the water inlet hose to a using an elbow.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    Installation and connection en Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF Screw the lock nuts tightly against 17 wrench by turning it in a clock- the housing using a WAF 17 wise direction. wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and To align the appliance, turn the ap- do not adjust its height.
  • Page 18 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 19: Detergent Drawer

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 37 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
  • Page 20 en Display Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Designation Description ⁠ Voltage control Flashes: The automatic voltage control system system detects impermissible voltage drops. This will pause the programme. Note: The programme will continue when the voltage is permissible again. ⁠ Voltage control Flashes: The programme has been system paused because of impermissible voltage drops.
  • Page 22: Programmes

    en Buttons Buttons 7 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 → "Programmes", Page 24. Button Selection Description Start/Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection Description The laundry is damp enough after washing that it needs to be hung out on a washing line.
  • Page 24 en Programmes ⁠ ⁠ Reduced Ironing ⁠ ⁠ Prewash Spin Speed – –– ⁠ ⁠ (Rinse Hold) – ⁠ Speed Perfect Max. spin speed 1400 1400 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 25 Programmes en ⁠ Reduced Ironing ⁠ Prewash Spin Speed – –– ⁠ (Rinse Hold) – Speed Perfect Max. spin speed 1400 (rpm) – Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 26 en Programmes Reduced Ironing Prewash Spin Speed – –– (Rinse Hold) – Speed Perfect Max. spin speed 1200 1400 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 27 Programmes en – Reduced Ironing – – – Prewash Spin Speed – –– – (Rinse Hold) – – – Speed Perfect Max. spin speed 1400 1400 (rpm) – – Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 28 en Programmes – Reduced Ironing – Prewash Spin Speed – –– (Rinse Hold) Speed Perfect Max. spin speed 1200 1200 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 29 Programmes en Reduced Ironing Prewash Spin Speed – –– (Rinse Hold) – Speed Perfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 30 en Programmes – Reduced Ironing – Prewash Spin Speed – –– ⁠ (Rinse Hold) – – Speed Perfect Max. spin speed 1200 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 31: Accessories

    Accessories en Accessories 9 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Accessories Order number Water inlet hose exten- Extend the water inlet WMZ2381 sion hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 Pedestal with drawer Install the appliance at a WMZPW20W raised height so that it can be easily loaded and...
  • Page 32: Laundry

    en Laundry Pull out the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. Pour approx. 1 litre of tap water Press Start/Reload to start the pro- into compartment II. gramme. a The display shows the remaining programme duration. a After the programme has ended, the display shows: End.
  • Page 33: Sorting Laundry

    Laundry en – Brush sand out of all collars and 11.2 Sorting laundry pockets Note: Please read the information in – Close bed covers and cushion the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing covers material damage → Page 10 sections – Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, to ensure that you use the appliance hooks and eyes safely.
  • Page 34: Care Symbols On The Care Labels

    en Detergents and care products 11.4 Care symbols on the care labels Washing care symbols Symbol Washing process Recommended pro- gramme ⁠ ⁠ Normal Cotton ⁠ Gentle Easy-Care ⁠ Particularly gentle Delicates/Silk for washing by hand Hand wash Wool Not suitable for machine-washing –...
  • Page 35: Detergent Dosage

    Detergents and care products en Detergent Fabrics Pro- Temperature gramme Detergent for delic- Delicate fine textiles, Delicates/ From cold up to ates silk or viscose Silk 40 °C Detergent for wool- Wool Wool From cold up to lens 40 °C 12.2 Detergent dosage The detergent dosage depends on: You can find out how hard your ¡...
  • Page 36: Basic Operation

    en Basic operation Adjust the programme settings. ▶ Basic operation 13 Basic operation → "Programmes", Page 24 Note: The programme settings are Basic operation not saved permanently for the pro- 13.1 Switching on the appli- gramme. ance 13.4 Loading laundry Turn the programme selector to a ▶ programme.
  • Page 37: Using A Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent

    Basic operation en Insert the detergent drawer. 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. 13.6 Use the measuring aid for liquid detergent To add liquid detergent, you can use a measuring aid in the detergent drawer.
  • Page 38: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    en Basic operation Push in the detergent drawer. 13.9 Adjusting the "Ready in" time before the pro- 13.7 Adding detergent and gramme starts care product You can readjust the selected "Ready Notes in" time before the programme starts. ¡ Please read the information in the Press Start/Reload.
  • Page 39: Resuming The Programme When The Programme Status Is Rinse Hold

    Childproof lock en – If the temperature is high, start 13.14 Switching off the appli- the Rinse   programme. ance – If the water level is high: Start ⁠   Spin or ⁠   Drain pro- Turn the programme selector to gramme. Off.
  • Page 40: Deactivating The Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock a The display shows a The controls are locked. a The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off. 14.2 Deactivating the child- proof lock Requirement: To deactivate the childproof lock, the appliance must be switched on. Press and hold the two ⁠...
  • Page 41: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance. Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet)
  • Page 42: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    en Cleaning and servicing 15.2 Changing the basic set- Remove all de- Fresh deposits tergent residue, are easier to re- tings spray residue or move without Set the programme selector to po- other residues leaving any sition 1. immediately. residue. Keep the appli- This allows the ance door and residual water to...
  • Page 43: Descaling

    Cleaning and servicing en Press down on the insert and re- Fit the insert and lock it into place. move the detergent drawer. Cleaning the opening for the deter- Press out the insert upwards from gent drawer. below. Push in the detergent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and 16.4 Descaling...
  • Page 44: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing Slide a sufficiently large receptacle 16.5 Cleaning the drain pump under the opening. Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
  • Page 45 Cleaning and servicing en Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- Note: Please read the information in ures, the detergent solution gets the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing hot. material damage → Page 10 sections Do not touch the hot detergent to ensure that you use the appliance ▶...
  • Page 46: Cleaning The Water Outlet Hose At The Siphon

    en Cleaning and servicing Insert the pump cap and screw it 16.6 Cleaning the water outlet on as far as it will go. hose at the siphon Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply. 90° Loosen the hose clamp and care- fully remove the water outlet hose.
  • Page 47: Clean The Water Inlet Filters

    Cleaning and servicing en Reattach the water outlet hose and Remove the water inlet hose from secure the connection point using the tap. the hose clamp. Clean the filter with a small brush. 16.7 Clean the water inlet fil- ters. Emptying the water inlet hose Turn off the tap.
  • Page 48 en Cleaning and servicing Clean the filter with a small brush. Cleaning the filter on the appliance Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely. Requirement: The water inlet hose is empty.
  • Page 49: 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 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water pressure is low. No remedial action possible. The filters in the water inflow are blocked. Clean the filters in the water inflow → Page 47. ▶ The tap is turned off. Turn on the tap. ▶...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶ working. There has been a power cut. Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶ appliances are working. The programme does You have not pressed Start/Reload.
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- – –– is activated. ing. Continue the programme by selecting ⁠   Spin or ▶ ⁠   Drain and pressing Start/Reload. → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 39 The water outlet hose is connected too high.
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- Not a fault – no action required. ▶ tion changes during Note: When loading, where possible, place large and the wash cycle. small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced reached. spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The next time you run a wash cycle, reduce the ▶ amount of laundry being loaded. The wrong programme is selected for the type of fab- ric. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶...
  • Page 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the damp washing. that deposit on the laundry. Start the Rinse    programme. ▶ Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the dry laundry. that deposit on the laundry. Brush out the laundry after washing and drying.
  • Page 57: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Drain the remaining detergent 17.1 Emergency release solution. Releasing the door → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 44 Requirement: The drain pump is Detach the hoses. empty. → Page 44 ATTENTION! Escaping water may 18.2 Inserting the transit cause material damage. bolts Do not open the door if you can ▶...
  • Page 58: Using The Appliance Again

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert all screws into the four Pour approx. 1 litre of water into transit bolts and tighten slightly. compartment II in the detergent drawer. Start the ⁠   Drain programme. a The unused detergent cannot flow straight into the outlet during the next wash.
  • Page 59: Customer Service

    Customer Service en 19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) tronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic and production number equipment - WEEE). (FD) The guideline determ- ines the framework for You can find the product number (E- the return and recycling Nr.) and the production number (FD) of used appliances as on the appliance's rating plate.
  • Page 60: Consumption Values

    en Consumption values Consumption values 20 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. Consumption values The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.
  • Page 64 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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