Bosch WGG256AMSN User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WGG256AMSN User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WGG256AMSN [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 6 Before using for the first time ...    20 1.1 General information.... 4 6.1 Starting an empty washing cycle ......... 20 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 7 Display ........
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   33 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 33 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 33 15 Intelligent dosing system ..   33 15.1 Starting the programme with intelligent dosing sys- tem ......... 33 15.2 Filling the dispensers ..... 34 15.3 Basic dosage ...... 35 16 Basic settings......
  • 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 length of the ▶ 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- able to operate properly.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Set the maximum spin speed if you ▶ spray residue or other residues im- want to dry the laundry in the tumble mediately if they come into contact dryer afterwards. with the appliance. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- ing which, in turn, reduces energy...
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 30 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. hoses between Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the wall and the ance anywhere that is liable to ex- appliance.
  • Page 14: Removing The Transport Struts

    en Installation and connection Remove the power cable from the Press down on the 4 cover caps. holder. 4.5 Removing the transport Remove the 4 sleeves. struts Unscrew and remove the screws in the vertical transport struts using a T20 screwdriver. Put on the 4 cover caps. Remove the transport struts.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Undo and remove the screws in Connect the water inlet hose to a the horizontal transport strut using tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). a T20 screwdriver. When connecting to a 21 mm = ½" Remove the transport strut. tap, first fit the adapter with a seal- ing washer.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection To align the appliance, turn the ap- Siphon Secure the con- pliance feet. Check that the appli- nection point with ance is level using a spirit level. a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el- → Page 30.
  • Page 17 Installation and connection en The connection details of the appli- ance can be found under Tech- nical data → Page 55. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
  • Page 18 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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 Transit bolts → Page 13 pump → Page 37 Door...
  • Page 19: Familiarising Yourself With

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Detergent drawer Manual dosing compartment : Dispenser for fabric softener : Dispenser for 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. Programmes → Page 26 Programme selector → Page 31...
  • Page 20: Before Using For The First Time

    en first time Start the first wash cycle or set the first time 6 Before using for the programme selector to ⁠ to switch off the appliance. first time → "Basic operation", Page 31 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 21: Display

    Display en 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "10" / "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 24 10,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load...
  • Page 22 en Display display Designation More information ⁠ Rinse Programme status ⁠ Spin Programme status Pause 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 23 Display en display Designation More information 50 ml Basic dosage Basic dosage for detergent or fabric softener. → "Basic dosage", Page 35 ⁠ Door ¡ Lights up: The door is locked and can- not be opened. ¡ Flashes: The door is not closed prop- erly.
  • Page 24: 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 26. Button Selection More information ⁠ (Start/Reload/ ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- Pause) gramme.
  • Page 25 Buttons en Button Selection More information (Prewash) ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ Deactivate Note: If the intelligent dosing system is activated, the detergent will be dis- pensed automatically for the prewash and the main wash. If the intelligent dosing system is de- activated, place the detergent for the prewash directly in the drum.
  • Page 26: 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) Cotton Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen 10,0 or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 27 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1600 rpm Delicate/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 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Tip: Use the Easy Care programme to wash heavily soiled laundry. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm Automatic 30°C Wash delicate items made from cotton, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Gentle laundry care. The degree of soiling and the type of fabric are automatically detected.
  • Page 29: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Rapid 15'/30' Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- ded fabrics. Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry. The programme duration is approx. 30 minutes. If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate .
  • Page 30: Preparing The Laundry

    – Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of hooks and eyes – Tie cloth belts, apron strings, contents or on www.bosch- etc. together or use a laundry home.com. bag. 11.1 Preparing the laundry –...
  • Page 31: Detergents And Care

    ¡ You can find further information in → "Installation and connection", the digital instruction manual by Page 12 scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- Turn the programme selector to a ▶ home.com. programme. ¡ Observe the information on safety a An audible function test is carried → Page 4 and preventing material...
  • Page 32: Loading Laundry

    en operation a The drum rotates and load detec- 13.4 Loading laundry tion takes place. This can take up Note: To prevent creasing, take note to 2 minutes, after which water of the maximum load for the enters the drum. → "Programmes", Page 26. a The display shows either the pro- gramme duration or the "Ready in"...
  • Page 33: Resuming The Programme When The Programme Status Is Rinse Hold

    Childproof lock en – If the water level is high, start 14 Childproof lock the Spin programme or select a suitable programme for drain- Secure your appliance against being ing. operated unintentionally using the → "Programmes", Page 26 controls. Remove the laundry → Page 33. 14.1 Activating the childproof 13.10 Resuming the pro- lock gramme when the pro-...
  • Page 34: Filling The Dispensers

    en Intelligent dosing system This function is available depending If required, adjust the basic on the selected programme and is dosage → Page 35. activated automatically. If required, adjust the programme settings → Page 31. Note Start the programme → Page 32. If you are using the intelligent dosing system, do not add additional deter- a After the programme has ended, gent or fabric softener into the com-...
  • Page 35: Basic Dosage

    QR code in the table of out, close the dispenser cover im- contents or on www.bosch- mediately after filling. home.com. If required, add cleaning aids such...
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Drum

    en Cleaning and servicing Press down on the insert and re- 17.1 Cleaning the drum move the detergent drawer. CAUTION Risk of injury! Permanently washing at low temper- atures and a lack of ventilation for the appliance may damage the drum and cause injury. Regularly run a programme for ▶...
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and servicing en Empty the detergent drawer. Clean the pump unit with a damp cloth. Clean the housing of the detergent drawer in the appliance. Clean the detergent drawer and the cover with a soft, damp cloth or hand shower. Push in the detergent drawer.
  • Page 38 en Cleaning and servicing Disconnect the appliance's mains CAUTION - Risk of scalding! plug from the power supply. When you wash at high temperat- Open and remove the service flap. ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution.
  • Page 39 Cleaning and servicing en Ensure that both impellers can Cleaning the drain pump turn. Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 37 Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully. The filter insert in the pump ‒ housing may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt.
  • Page 40: Cleaning The Intake Opening In The Rubber Gasket

    en Cleaning and servicing Insert and close the service flap. 17.4 Cleaning the intake opening in the rubber gasket Regularly check the intake opening in the rubber gasket for any block- ages and clean the intake opening. Open the appliance door. Remove any blockages from the intake opening.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 18 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 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Unapproved extension installed on the water drain hose. Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 15 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting ⁠ Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or ▶ jammed. Water level measurement system is defective. Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 53 ⁠ The detergent drawer has not been pushed in as far as it can go.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in. working. Connect the appliance to the power supply. ▶ The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped. Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The door cannot The temperature is too high. be opened. Wait until the temperature has dropped. ▶ → "Cancelling the programme", Page 32 ▶ Water level is too high. Select a suitable programme for draining. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 26 Power failure.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is not flowing You have not pressed  ⁠ . in. Detergent is not Press ⁠ . ▶ being dispensed. The filters in the water inflow are blocked. Clean the filters in the water inflow. ▶...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Vibrations and move- Transit bolts have not been removed. ment of the appliance → "Removing the transit bolts", Page 13. ▶ whilst spinning. Drum rotates, water Load detection is active. does not flow in. Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin programme Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶ does not start. not kinked or trapped. The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- uted.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶ type of fabric. The spin result is not A low spin speed is selected. satisfactory. The laun- The next time you run a wash cycle, set a higher ▶...
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue on Refill the dispenser. the damp washing. → "Filling the dispensers", Page 34 Basic dosage is not correctly adjusted. If intelligent dosing is activated, reduce the basic ▶ dosage → Page 35. Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the dry laundry.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out at Water inlet hose is not correctly/securely connected. the water inlet hose. Connect the water supply hose correctly. → "Connecting the water inlet hose", Page 15 Tighten the screw connection. Water is leaking out at The water outlet hose is damaged.
  • Page 52: Emergency Release

    Note: You can find further information Page 12 and in the digital instruction manual by → "Before using for the first time", scanning the QR code in the table of Page 20. contents or on www.bosch- home.com. Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose.
  • Page 53: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    Customer Service en 19.4 Disposing of old appli- 20 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 54 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 55: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 21 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. The automatic dosing function has been deactivated for this pur- pose.
  • Page 56 en  Technical data ternatively, you can also find the Maximum load 10,0 kg model identifier in the first line of the Mains voltage 220-240 V, EU energy label. 50-60 Hz Minimum in- stallation protec- tion Nominal power 2300 W Power consump- ¡ Off mode: tion 0,10 W ¡...
  • Page 60 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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