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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAX32M40SG [en] User manual and installation instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 10 Before using for the first time........   32 1.1 General information.... 4 10.1 Starting an empty washing 1.2 Intended use....... 4 cycle ........ 32 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........   33 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11.1 Preparing the laundry ..... 33 1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten-...
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   40 18 Troubleshooting.......    54 14.1 Activating the childproof 19 Transportation, storage and lock ......... 40 disposal ........   63 14.2 Deactivating the childproof 19.1 Removing the appliance .. 63 lock ......... 40 19.2 Inserting the transit bolts.. 63 15 Home Connect ......   40 19.3 Using the appliance again .. 64 15.1 Connecting the appliance 19.4 Disposing of old appliance .. 64...

  • 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 valve housing ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its sur- damage roundings and is not subjected to any external forces. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage Ensure that the inner diameter of terial damage and damage to the ap-...

  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Do not use hard scouring pads or Add → Page 35 detergent based on ▶ cleaning sponges. the laundry's degree of soiling. Clean the appliance with nothing ▶ a For light to normal soiling, a smal- but water and a soft, damp cloth. ler amount of detergent is suffi- Remove all detergent residue, ▶...

  • 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 / Re- 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. Elbow for fixing the water out- 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: Removing The Transport Struts

    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 Removing the transport Remove the four sleeves.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove the screws in Remove the transport strut. the vertical transport struts using a T20 screwdriver. 4.6 Connecting the appliance Remove the transport struts. Connecting the water inlet hose 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 17: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Water outlet connection types 4.7 Aligning the appliance This information is intended to help In order to reduce noise and vibra- you to connect this appliance to the tion and to prevent the appliance water outlet. from moving, align the appliance cor- Note: Please read the information in rectly.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. 4.8 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance...

  • Page 19: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 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 20: Detergent Drawer

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡ Liquid starch ¡ Waterproofing agent Compartment I: ¡ Detergent for prewash ¡ Hygiene detergent 5.3 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

  • Page 21: Display

    Display en 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 22 en Display Display Designation Description 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. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 40 Blood The stain type is activated.

  • Page 23: Buttons

    Buttons en 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 25. Button Selection Description Start / Reload  ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection Description Remote Start    ¡ Activate If you briefly press the button, the ap- pliance will be enabled for remote ¡ Deactivate start via the Home Connect app ¡ Open the If you press the button for approx. 3 Home Connect seconds, the Home Connect menu menu...
  • Page 25 Programmes en – ⁠ Intensive Plus  ⁠ ⁠ Prewash  rpm  (Rinse ⁠ ⁠ Hold) ⁠ ⁠ Rinse Plus  ⁠ ⁠ Anti Stain  – ⁠ SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed 1600 1600 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 26 en Programmes – Intensive Plus  Prewash  rpm  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  Anti Stain  – SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed 1200 1600 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 27 Programmes en – – – Intensive Plus  – – – Prewash  rpm  (Rinse – Hold) – – Rinse Plus  – – – Anti Stain  – – – SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed 1600 1600 (rpm) – – Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 28 en Programmes – Intensive Plus  – – Prewash  rpm  (Rinse – Hold) – Rinse Plus  – – Anti Stain  – – SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed 1200 1200 (rpm) – Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 29 Programmes en – Intensive Plus  Prewash  rpm  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  Anti Stain  – SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed 1400 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 30 en Programmes Intensive Plus  Prewash  rpm  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  Anti Stain  – SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed 1600 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 31 Programmes en – Intensive Plus  – Prewash  rpm  (Rinse ⁠ Hold) ⁠ Rinse Plus  – Anti Stain  ⁠ SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed 1200 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)

  • Page 32: Accessories

    en Accessories 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 Fixing brackets Improves the stability of WMZ2200 the appliance.

  • Page 33: Laundry

    Laundry en Pour washing powder into com- Laundry 11 Laundry partment II. Laundry 11.1 Preparing the laundry 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. ATTENTION! Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum.

  • Page 34: Sorting Laundry

    en Laundry – Separate items of laundry and – Type of fabric and fibre shake them out, or observe the Wash laundry of the same programme description type of fabric and fibre to- gether. – Care symbols on the care labels 11.2 Sorting laundry → Page 34 Note: Please read the information in...

  • Page 35: Detergents And Care

    Detergents and care products en Symbol Washing process Recommended pro- gramme Not suitable for machine-washing – Notes Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care ¡ Only use liquid detergents that are self-flowing products ¡ Do not mix different liquid deter- gents Detergents and care products Note: Please read the information in ¡...

  • Page 36: Basic Operation

    en Basic operation Water hardness Hardness range Total hardness in mmol/ German degrees in °dH soft (I) 0–1.5 0–8.4 medium (II) 1.5– 2.5 8.4–14 hard (III) over 2.5 over 14 Example of a manufacturer's instructions for detergent These example values refer to a standard load of 4–5 kg.

  • Page 37: Adjusting The Programme Settings

    Basic operation en 13.3 Adjusting the pro- 13.5 Using a measuring aid gramme settings for liquid detergent Requirement: A programme has If you order the measuring aid as an been set. accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid. → "Setting a programme", Page 36 Pull out the detergent drawer. Adjust the programme settings.

  • Page 38: Use The Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent

    en Basic operation Insert the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. 13.7 Adding detergent and care product Notes ¡ Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sec- tions to ensure that you use the appliance safely. ¡...

  • Page 39: Adding Laundry

    Basic operation en To pause the programme, after ap- 13.12 Resuming the pro- prox. 10 minutes, press Start / Re- gramme when the pro- load  gramme status is Rinse To resume the programme, after Hold the desired soaking time, press Start / Reload  Set the ⁠...

  • Page 40: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- So that the programme currently move any foreign objects. running is not cancelled, the pro- gramme selector must be set to the initial programme. goes out in the display. Home Connect 15 Home Connect This appliance is network-capable.

  • Page 41: Homeconnect

    Home Connect  en ¡ Operating the appliance on the ap- Check whether your appliance is ‒ pliance itself always takes priority. in range of your home network. During this time it is not possible Reconnect the appliance to the ‒ to operate the appliance using the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) Home Connect app.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Appliance To The Home Connect App

    en Home Connect If the display shows Err, the appli- ance is not connected to the home network. Check whether your appliance is ‒ in range of your home network. Reconnect the appliance to the ‒ WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) with WPS function. Connect your appliance to the Home Connect app → Page 42.

  • Page 43: Activating Wi-Fi On The Appliance

    Home Connect  en only when your home photovoltaic Press Remote Start  . system can provide sufficient energy a The display shows and Flex or the energy tariff is good. Start is activated. The appliance waits to be started by the smart Requirements energy system (energy manager).

  • Page 44: Deactivating Wi-Fi On The Appliance

    en Home Connect a If End is shown on the display, the 15.6 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the network settings are reset. appliance Tip: If you wish to operate your appli- Press and hold Remote Start  ance again via the Home Connect at least three seconds. app, you will need to reconnect it to Set the programme to position 4.
  • Page 45 Home Connect  en This initial registration prepares the Home Connect functions for use and is only required when you want to use the Home Connect functions for the first time. Note: Please note that the Home Connect functions can only be utilised with the Home Connect app. Information on data protection can be retrieved in the Home Connect app.

  • Page 46: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings 16 Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 16.1 Overview of basic settings Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance. Basic setting Programme posi- Value Description tion End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of 1 (quiet)

  • Page 47: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Cleaning and servicing en 16.2 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 48: Descaling

    en Cleaning and servicing 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 17.4 Descaling...

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and servicing en Slide a sufficiently large receptacle 17.5 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 50 en Cleaning and servicing 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 51: Cleaning The Intake Opening In The Rubber Gasket

    Cleaning and servicing en Ensure that both impellers can Insert the maintenance flap and turn. lock it into place. Insert the pump cap. Close the maintenance flap. Ensure that the parts of the ‒ 17.6 Cleaning the intake pump cap are correctly as- sembled.

  • Page 52: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter

    en Cleaning and servicing Disconnect the appliance's mains 17.8 Cleaning the water inlet plug from the power supply. filter Loosen the hose clamp and care- fully remove the water outlet hose. Emptying the water inlet hose In order to clean the filter, first empty the water inlet hose.
  • Page 53 Cleaning and servicing en Clean the filter with a small brush. Connect the water inlet hose and check for leaks.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 18 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 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -25 / -26" Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 49 ▶ "E:38 / -25 / -26" Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 47 ▶ if the fault is displayed again, → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 49 ▶...
  • Page 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. Open the door again. Remove any trapped laundry. Close the door. Press Start / Reload  to start the programme. flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. Press Start / Reload  to start the programme. All other error codes.
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The door cannot → "Cancelling the programme", Page 39 ▶ be opened. Water level is too high. Start the ⁠   Drain programme. ▶ Power failure. Open the door using the emergency release. ▶ → "Emergency release", Page 63 The water is not drain- Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked.
  • Page 58 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is not flowing Turn on the tap. ▶ in. Detergent is not The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. being dispensed. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or ▶ jammed. The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Drum does not turn, Load detection is active. water does not flow in. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: The load detection can take up to two minutes. Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶...
  • Page 60 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during Secure the appliance feet. Aligning the appliance ▶ the spin cycle. Transit bolts have not been removed. Removing the transit bolts ▶ Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 49 ▶...
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the ⁠...
  • Page 62 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Odours have formed Humidity and detergent residue may promote the in the appliance. formation of bacteria. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 47 ▶ If you are not using the appliance, leave the door ▶ and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.

  • Page 63: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Drain the remaining detergent 18.1 Emergency release solution. Releasing the door → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 49 Requirement: The drain pump is Detach the hoses. empty. → Page 49 ATTENTION! Escaping water may 19.2 Inserting the transit cause material damage. bolts Do not open the door if you can ▶...

  • Page 64: Using The Appliance Again

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert all screws into the four 19.4 Disposing of old appli- transit bolts and tighten slightly. ance Valuable raw materials can be re- used by recycling. WARNING Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.

  • Page 65: Customer Service

    Customer Service en 20.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee Customer Service 20 Customer Service In addition to warranty claims against If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service the seller under the purchase agree- unable to rectify faults on the appli- ment and in addition to our manufac- ance yourself or if your appliance turer's warranty, we offer compensa- needs to be repaired, contact Cus-...

  • Page 66: Technical Specifications

    220 - 240 V, 50 Hz Declaration of Conformity 23 Declaration of Con- Minimum in- 10 A stallation protec- formity tion Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Declaration of Conformity Rated power 2300 W hereby declares that the appliance Power consump- ¡ Off mode: with Home Connect functionality tion...
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