Bosch WAW32468SN Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAW32468SN Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAW32468SN en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2 Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents e n I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Intended use.
  • Page 4 Cleaning and maintenance . . . 26 Positioning and connecting . . 35 Machine housing/control panel ..27 Included with the appliance ..35 Drum ......27 Safety instructions .
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Intended use Intended use For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for ■ washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in detergent solution. To be operated with cold mains ■...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions If you lean on the washing Safety instructions ■ machine door when it is open, the washing machine Electrical safety may tip over and cause S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s injuries.
  • Page 7: Safety For Children

    Safety instructions Safety for children Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Detergents and care products Danger of death! may be poisonous if If children play with the washing consumed. machine, they may get into life- Keep detergents and care threatening situations or injure products out of the reach of themselves.
  • Page 8: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Energy-saving mode: The display ■ Environmental panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and the A button flashes. protection Press any button to activate the lighting. Packaging/used appliance Energy-saving mode is not activated E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n if a programme is running.
  • Page 9: Main Points In Brief

    Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Connect the mains Open the door. To switch on, press Select a plug. Turn on the the # button.
  • Page 10: Getting To Know The Appliance

    Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer ~ Page 21 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive Note: H Changing the default programme (except for the main switch) and only settings: ~ Page 19 need to be pressed lightly. Temperature (s), ■ Spin speed (0), ■...
  • Page 12: Display Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Display panel Further information Programme progress: Prewash Washing Rinse à Spin - 0 - Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop - P - Pause, e.g. to reload laundry Default programme settings: ( Temperature in °C Washing machine door: Ž...
  • Page 13: Laundry

    Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 14 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry SpeedPerfect setting if L a u n d r y necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
  • Page 14: Detergent

    Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
  • Page 15: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Programme name Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is Temperature that can be selected suitable.
  • Page 16 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Delicates / Silk Max. 2 kg For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic Ž - 40 °C fibres or blends (e.g. silk blouses, silk scarves) $ - 800 rpm Use a detergent suitable for machine-washing delicates Note: .
  • Page 17 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Allergy Plus Max. 7 kg/5* kg Hard-wearing fabrics made of cotton or linen Ž - 60 °C Note: . Particularly suited to washing items that need to be $ - 1600** rpm hygienically clean and especially kind to sensitive skin thanks to EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, the longer wash cycle at a defined temperature, higher water...
  • Page 18: Starching

    Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Duvet Max. 2.5 kg Machine-washable items stuffed with synthetic fibres, such as Ž - 60 °C pillows, quilts and bedspreads; also suitable for items stuffed $ - 1200 rpm with down EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Note: .
  • Page 19: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings Ready in Programme default (ñ) settings Before starting the programme, you can preselect the programme end The default programme settings are P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s displayed in the display panel after ("Ready in"...
  • Page 20: Additional Programme

    Additional programme settings Additional programme Operating the settings appliance Preparing the washing An overview of all additional settings, A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e which can be selected depending on machine...
  • Page 21: Placing Laundry Into The Drum

    Operating the appliance The indicator lamp on the programme selector lights up and the default programme settings for the selected programme appear in the display panel: Temperature ■ Spin speed and ■ The maximum load and the duration ■ of the programme (alternately) The A button indicator lamp flashes and the programme settings appear in In appliances with a drum light:...
  • Page 22: Change The Programme Default Settings

    Operating the appliance Filling Measuring aid* for liquid detergent *depending on the model Warning Eye/skin irritation! Position the measuring aid for dosing Detergents and care products may the correct amount of liquid detergent: spray out if the detergent drawer is Pull out the detergent drawer.
  • Page 23: Select Additional Programme

    Operating the appliance Select additional programme Child lock settings (E 3 sec.) By selecting additional settings, you can You can lock the washing machine to better adapt the washing process to prevent the functions you have set from your items of laundry. being changed inadvertently.
  • Page 24: Changing The Programme

    Operating the appliance Programme end Notes Do not leave the door open for too ■ - 0 - and ÿ appear in the display panel. long when adding laundry as water The A button indicator lamp is off. from the laundry may leak out. For safety reasons, the door remains ■...
  • Page 25: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings Changing the signal volume Appliance settings Use the Ready in + or - button to You can change the following settings: change the following settings at the A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s corresponding programme selector The volume of the buttons and ■...
  • Page 26: Sensors

    Sensors Sensors Cleaning and maintenance A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s Warning Depending on the type of fabric and C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! load, the automatic load sensing There is a risk of electric shock if you...
  • Page 27: Machine Housing/Control Panel

    Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Detergent drawer and housing panel If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues: Wipe the housing and the control ■ Pull out the detergent drawer. Press panel with a soft, damp cloth. down the insert and fully remove the Remove the detergent residue ■...
  • Page 28: The Drain Pump Is Blocked, Emergency Draining

    Cleaning and maintenance The drain pump is blocked, emergency draining Warning Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperatures, the water gets very hot. If you come into contact with the hot water, you may be Place the service flap back on, lock it into place, and close it.
  • Page 29: Filter In The Water Supply Blocked

    Faults and what to do about them. Filter in the water supply Faults and what to do blocked about them. First, reduce the water pressure in the Emergency release supply hose: F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m . Turn off the tap.
  • Page 30: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy - P - and ÿ The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. - P - The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■...
  • Page 31 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy The drum briefly jerks or Not a fault – the internal motor test may cause the drum to jerk or judder briefly judders after the when the wash programme starts. programme has started. The water is not draining.
  • Page 32: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service Faults Cause/Remedy The display panel/ Has there been a power failure? ■ indicator lamps do not Have the fuses blown? Reset/replace the fuses. ■ work while the appliance If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services. ■ is running. There is detergent Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue.
  • Page 33: Consumption Rates

    Consumption rates Consumption rates Energy and water consumption, programme duration and C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate values) Programme Load Energy Water Programme consumption* consumption*...
  • Page 34: Efficiency Test Programmes For Cotton Fabrics

    Technical data Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes (standard programmes, indicated by ü) are suitable for cleaning normally soiled cotton fabrics and are the most efficient with respect to combined energy and water consumption. Standard programmes for Cottons in accordance with the (EU) directive no. 1015/2010 Programme + temperature + button Load Approximate programme...
  • Page 35: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting 8 Water supply hose on Aqua-Stop Positioning and models connecting @ Water drain hose H Elbow for securing the water Included with the appliance drain hose* P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g P Water supply hose on standard/ Check the machine for transport Note:...
  • Page 36: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The washing machine be stable Warning Note: so that it does not move around. Risk of injury! The installation surface must be firm The washing machine is very heavy. ■ ■ and level. Be careful when lifting/transporting Soft floors/floor coverings are not the washing machine.
  • Page 37: Installing The Appliance In A Kitchenette

    Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Keep the screws and sleeves in Note: a safe place. kitchenette Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not remove the appliance covering plate.
  • Page 38: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Water inlet Left-hand connection Warning ■ Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety valve in water (it contains an electric valve).
  • Page 39: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Water outlet Optimum water pressure in the supply network Warning At least 100 kPa (1 bar) Risk of scalding! Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar) When you are washing at high When the tap is open, the water flow temperatures, there is a risk of scalding rate is at least 8 l/min.
  • Page 40: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting Levelling Connection Drainage into a washbasin Align the appliance using a spirit level. ■ Incorrect alignment may result in loud noises, vibrations and machine "movement". Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF17 spanner, by turning it in a clockwise direction.
  • Page 41: Electrical Connection

    Positioning and connecting Electrical connection The mains plug can be accessed at ■ all times. The mains cable is not kinked, Warning ■ squashed, altered or cut through. Danger of death! The mains cable does not come into There is a risk of electric shock if you ■...
  • Page 42: Before Washing For The First Time

    Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Transportation time E.g. when moving house The washing machine was thoroughly Preparatory work: tested before leaving the factory. In Turn off the tap. order to remove any water which may Reduce the water pressure in the be left over from the test, run the first supply hose: ~ Page 29;...
  • Page 43: Aqua-Stop Warranty

    Aqua-Stop warranty Before switching on the appliance Aqua-Stop warranty again: Notes Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y The transport braces must be ■ In addition to warranty claims against removed.
  • Page 44 0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) 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, GERMANY *9001005874*...

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