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WAV28L90BY
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User manual and assembly
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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAV28L90BY [en] User manual and assembly instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 Sorting laundry ....... 33 General information...... 4 Freshening up laundry .... 33 Intended use........ 4 Degrees of soiling ...... 33 Restriction on user group.... 5 Care symbols on the care labels ... 34 Safe installation ........ 5 Detergents and care products..   34 Safe use ........... 7 Detergent recommendation ... 34 Safe cleaning and maintenance.. 10...
  • Page 3 Descaling........ 43 Cleaning the drain pump.... 44 Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon........ 46 Cleaning the water inlet filter.. 47 Troubleshooting......   49 Error code / Fault display / Sig- nal........... 49 Malfunctions ........ 50 Noise .......... 54 Problem with results....... 55 Leakage.......... 56 Odours.......... 56 Emergency release ...... 57 Transportation, storage and disposal .........
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. General information You can find general information about this instruction manual here. ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡...
  • Page 5: Restriction On User Group

    Safety en Restriction on user group Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons. This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
  • Page 6 en Safety ¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli- ance parts or heat sources. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of injury! ¡ The appliance may vibrate or move when in use. ▶ Place the appliance on a clean, even, solid surface. ▶ Align the appliance using the appliance feet and a spirit level. ¡ If hoses and power cords have been laid incorrectly, this causes a tripping hazard.
  • Page 8 en Safety ▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity. ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.
  • Page 9 Safety en ¡ The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the open door. ▶ Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door. ▶ Do not place any objects on the appliance door. ¡ Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries.
  • Page 10: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    en Safety Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! ¡ Improper repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Make sure that the valve hous- ▶ Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- ing for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its surroundings and is not subjec- ted to any external forces. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage Ensure that the inner diameter terial damage and damage to the ap-...
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    en Environmental protection and saving energy Do not use cleaning products Use the economy programme set- ▶ with a high alcohol content. tings. Do not use hard scouring pads ▶ If you adjust the programme set- or cleaning sponges. tings for a programme, the display Clean the appliance with nothing ▶...
  • Page 13: Energy Saving Mode

    Installation and connection en ATTENTION! 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 ...
  • Page 14: Contents Of Package

    en Installation and connection Contents of package After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery. Requirements for the installa- Washing machine tion location Accompanying documents The appliance may "wander" when it Elbow for fixing the water outlet hose spins.
  • Page 15: Removing The Transit Bolts

    Installation and connection en Installation location Requirements WARNING Risk of electric shock! On a wooden joist Place the appliance The appliance contains live parts. floor on a water-resistant Touching live parts is dangerous. wooden board which Do not operate the appliance ▶...
  • Page 16 en Installation and connection Pull the hoses out of the holders. Remove the four sleeves. 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.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Water outlet connection types Connecting the appliance This information is intended to help Connect your appliance to the power you to connect this appliance to the supply, water inlet and water outlet. water outlet. Connecting the water inlet hose Note: Please read the information in the "Safety"...
  • Page 18: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection The connection details of the appli- To align the appliance, turn the ap- ance can be found under "Tech- pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level. nical data" → Page 61. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
  • Page 19: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance. Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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 20: Detergent Drawer

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid detergent → "Using a measuring aid for liquid Below is an overview of the structure detergent", Page 37 of the detergent drawer. Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡...
  • Page 21: Display

    Display en Display Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme duration/ Approximate expected programme duration or pro- programme time re- gramme time remaining. maining "Ready in" time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed.
  • Page 22 en Display Display Designation Description End of programme Programme status Childproof lock ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is active and the pro- gramme selector has been adjusted. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 40 Blood The stain type is activated.
  • Page 23: Buttons

    Buttons en Buttons Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the selected programme. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 25. Button Selection Description...
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection Description Spin Speed Reduction  Basic settings Change the basic settings for the appliance. → "Changing the basic settings", Page 42 Prewash  ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ Deactivate Extra Rinse  ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate an additional rinse cycle.
  • Page 25 Programmes en Intensive Plus  Less Ironing  Prewash  Spin Speed Reduc- tion  (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse  AntiStain SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 26: Programmes

    en Programmes Intensive Plus  Less Ironing  Prewash  Spin Speed Reduc- tion  (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse  AntiStain SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 27 Programmes en Intensive Plus  Less Ironing  Prewash  Spin Speed Reduc- tion  (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse  AntiStain SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 28 en Programmes Intensive Plus  Less Ironing  Prewash  Spin Speed Reduc- tion  (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse  AntiStain SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 29 Programmes en Intensive Plus  Less Ironing  Prewash  Spin Speed Reduc- tion  (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse  AntiStain SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 30 en Programmes Intensive Plus  Less Ironing  Prewash  Spin Speed Reduc- tion  (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse  AntiStain SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 31: Accessories

    Accessories en Accessories Accessories Only use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- Accessories ance. Here you can find an overview of your appliance's accessories and how to use them. Order number Water inlet hose extension Extend the water inlet hose for WMZ2381 cold water or AquaStop (approx.
  • Page 32: Laundry

    en Laundry Pour approx. 1 litre of tap water Press Start/Reload  to start the into compartment II. programme. a The display shows the remaining programme duration. a After the programme has ended, the display shows: End. Start the first wash cycle or press to switch off the appliance.
  • Page 33: Sorting Laundry

    Laundry en – Use a mesh laundry bag for – Whites small items of laundry such as – Colours children's socks Wash new coloured items – Separate items of laundry and separately the first time you shake them out wash them. –...
  • Page 34: Care Symbols On The Care Labels

    en Detergents and care products Care symbols on the care labels The symbols indicate the recommended programme and the numbers in the symbols indicate the maximum recommended washing temperature. Symbol Washing process Recommended programme ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Normal Cottons ⁠ ⁠ Gentle Easy Care ⁠...
  • Page 35: Detergent Dosage

    Detergents and care products en Detergent Fabrics Programme Temperature Detergent for colours/delic- Coloured fabrics made from Easy Care From cold up to 60 °C ates without optical bright- easy-care fibres or synthetic eners materials Detergent for delicates Delicate fabrics made from Delicates/Silk From cold up to 40 °C silk or viscose Detergent for woollens...
  • Page 36: Basic Operation

    en Basic operation Adjusting the programme set- Basic operation Basic operation tings You can find out everything you need Basic operation Depending on the programme and to know about operating your appli- programme progress, you can adjust ance here. or activate/deactivate the settings. Note: Overview of all programme set- Switching on the appliance tings:...
  • Page 37: Using A Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent

    Basic operation en Note: Ensure that there is no laun- Insert the measuring aid. dry trapped in the door. Close the door. Using a measuring aid for li- quid detergent If you order the measuring aid as an accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid.
  • Page 38: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    en Basic operation a The drum rotates and load detec- Fold the measuring aid down and tion takes place. This can take up click it into place. to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum. a The display shows either the pro- gramme duration or the "Ready in"...
  • Page 39: Cancelling The Programme

    Basic operation en Add or remove laundry. Remove the laundry. Close the door. Press Start/Reload  Cancelling the programme Once the programme has started, you can cancel it at any time. Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- tions to ensure that you use the appli- ance safely.
  • Page 40: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock Childproof lock Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being Childproof lock operated unintentionally using the controls. Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two Child ▶ ⁠   3 sec. buttons for approx. Lock  3 seconds. a The display shows a The controls are locked.
  • Page 41: Basic Settings

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

    en Cleaning and servicing Changing the basic settings Remove all detergent Fresh deposits are residue, spray residue easier to remove Set the programme selector to po- or other residues im- without leaving any sition 1. mediately. residue. Keep the appliance This allows the resid- door and detergent ual water to dry, redu- drawer open after...
  • 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 Descaling...
  • Page 44: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing Slide a receptacle under the open- Cleaning the drain pump ing. 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 "Prevent- ing material damage"...
  • 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 "Prevent- hot. ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- Do not touch the hot detergent tions to ensure that you use the appli- ▶...
  • Page 46: Cleaning The Water Outlet Hose At The Siphon

    en Cleaning and servicing Insert the pump cap. Before the next wash Ensure that the parts of the To prevent unused detergent from ‒ pump cap are correctly as- flowing straight into the outlet in the sembled. next wash, run the ⁠...
  • Page 47: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter

    Cleaning and servicing en Clean the water outlet hose and si- Cleaning the filter on the tap phon connecting piece. Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- tions to ensure that you use the appli- ance safely.
  • Page 48 en Cleaning and servicing Connect the water inlet hose and check for leaks.
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 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: Malfunctions

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Reduce the amount of detergent for ▶ the next washing cycle with the same load. Unapproved extension in- Remove any unapproved exten- ▶ stalled on the water drain sions from the water hose. Connect- hose.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting The appliance is not work- There has been a power cut. Check whether the lighting in your ▶ ing. kitchen or other appliances are working. The programme does not You have not pressed Start/ Press Start/Reload  ▶ start.
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting → "Cleaning the drain pump", The water is not draining. Drain pump is blocked. ▶ Page 44 is activated. Continue the programme by select- ▶ ing ⁠   Spin or ⁠   Drain and press- ing Start/Reload  → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 39 The water outlet hose is con-...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting The programme duration The programme operation is Not a fault – no action required. ▶ changes during the wash optimised electronically. cycle. This may change the pro- gramme duration. The unbalanced load detec- Not a fault – no action required. ▶...
  • Page 54: Noise

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting High spin speed not Less Ironing  is activ- Select the programmes that are ▶ reached. ated. suitable for the type of fabric. → "Programmes", Page 25 Unbalance load detection Redistribute the laundry in the ▶ system is using a reduced drum.
  • Page 55: Problem With Results

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Slurping, rhythmical suction The drain pump is active, the Not a fault – normal operating ▶ noise. detergent solution is noise. pumped out. Problem with results Fault Cause troubleshooting Creasing. The spin speed is too high. The next time you run a wash cycle, ▶...
  • Page 56: Leakage

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting The spin result is not satis- Note: Where possible, mix large and factory. The laundry is too small items in the drum. Different sized wet/too damp. items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Start the ⁠   Spin programme. ▶...
  • Page 57: Emergency Release

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Unplug the appliance's mains plug. Emergency release Drain the remaining detergent To remove the laundry in the event of solution. a power failure, for example, you can → "Cleaning the drain pump", manually release the door. Page 44 Detach the hoses.
  • 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 Detailed information on the warranty Customer Service Customer Service period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after- If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service sales service, your retailer or on our unable to rectify faults on the appli- website.
  • Page 60 en Customer Service ¡ A claim can only be made under the guarantee if the appliance has been correctly installed and con- nected with Aqua-Stop according to our instructions; this also in- cludes correctly fitting the Aqua- Stop extension (genuine access- ory).
  • Page 61: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en Consumption values 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 62 en Technical specifications Power consumption ¡ Off mode: 0,10 W ¡ Left-on mode: 0,50 W Water pressure ¡ Minimum: 100 kPa (1 bar) ¡ Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bar) Length of the water in- 150 cm let hose Length of the water 150 cm outlet hose Length of the power 160 cm cord Max.
  • 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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