Bosch WIW28541EU User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WIW28541EU User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WIW28541EU [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 10 Before using for the first time........   37 1.1 General information.... 4 10.1 Starting an empty washing 1.2 Intended use....... 4 cycle ........ 37 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........   38 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11.1 Preparing the laundry ..... 38 1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten-...
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   46 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 46 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 46 15 Basic settings......   47 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 47 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 48 16 Cleaning and servicing ....    48 16.1 Tips on appliance care... 48 16.2 Cleaning the drum.... 48 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 Ensure that the inner diameter of ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material the water tap is at least 17 mm. Make sure that the length of the damage ▶ thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or...
  • 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: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Remove any packaging and pro- Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tective covers completely from the appliance. nection For the environmentally friendly Installation and connection disposal of the packaging materi- 4.1 Unpacking the appliance als, observe the information on the topic of Note: Please read the information in → "Disposing of packaging",...
  • 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. 4.3 Requirements for the in- Washing machine stallation location Accompanying documents Note: Please read the information in Elbow for fixing the water out- the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing let hose material damage → Page 10 sections...
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection Installation loca- Requirements WARNING tion Risk of injury! When using the appliance on a base, In a kitchen unit ¡ A niche width the appliance may tip over. of 60 cm is re- Always secure the feet of the appli- quired.
  • Page 15: Removing The Transit Bolts

    Installation and connection en Pull the power cord out of the 4.4 Removing the transit holder. bolts The appliance is secured for trans- portation using transit bolts on the rear of the appliance. 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 16: Tools For Assembly

    en Installation and connection Press down on the four cover Measure the built-in niche. caps. Lay the power cord as well as the water inlet and water drain hose. 4.5 Tools for assembly Slide the appliance in and, at the same time, pull through the power You require the following tools for the cord, water inlet and water drain assembly:...
  • Page 17 Installation and connection en Unscrew the rear appliance feet. Hold the cabinet door at the re- quired height on the appliance and mark the upper edge of the appli- ance on the inside of the door. ‒ Align the appliance using a spirit level.
  • Page 18 en Installation and connection At the previously marked points, use a Forstner 35 mm drill to drill the holes for the hinges. At the previously marked points, use a 2 mm twist drill to drill holes for the screws. Mark for the holes at the left-hand stop Insert the hinges into the holes and screw them in.
  • Page 19 Installation and connection en Insert the hinges into the appliance Aligning the cabinet door ⁠ . Vertically aligning the cabinet door ▶ Slide in the covering rail Horizontally aligning the cabinet screw it in ⁠ . door Put the magnetic catches on the ▶...
  • Page 20 en Installation and connection Screw the spacers in as per the di- Installing the base panel mensions. Insert the spacers for the base panel. Measure dimension Z and dimen- sion Y. Note: When inserting the base panel, ensure that, if the base panel is protruding or the cabinet panel is flush-mounted, the time- Light is not visible.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Connect the appliance to the Open the water tap carefully and power supply check that the connection points are tight. → "Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply", Page 22. Water outlet connection types This information is intended to help you to connect this appliance to the water outlet.
  • Page 22: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection To align the appliance, turn the ap- pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level. 4.8 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibra- tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
  • Page 23 Installation and connection en The connection details of the appli- ance can be found under Tech- nical data → Page 67. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
  • Page 24 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 25: 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 43 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
  • Page 26 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 27 Display en Display Designation Description Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status –  – – Rinse Hold Programme status End of pro- Programme status gramme Childproof lock ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is active and the programme selector has been adjusted.
  • Page 28: Programmes

    en Buttons Buttons 7 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the selected programme. You Buttons can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 30. Button Selection Description Start/Reload  ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
  • Page 29 Buttons en Button Selection Description Water/Rinse +  ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a washing pro- gramme with more water and an addi- ¡ Deactivate tional rinse cycle. Recommended for particularly sensit- ive skin or in regions with very soft water.
  • Page 30 en Programmes ⁠ ⁠ Prewash  ⁠ ⁠ Spin  –  – – (Rinse Hold) ⁠ ⁠ Water/Rinse +  – ⁠ Speed Perfect 1400 Max. spin speed (rpm) – Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 31 Programmes en Prewash  Spin  –  – – (Rinse Hold) Water/Rinse +  Speed Perfect 1200 Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 32 en Programmes – Prewash  Spin  –  – – (Rinse Hold) – Water/Rinse +  – – Speed Perfect 1400 Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 33 Programmes en – – – Prewash  – Spin  –  – – (Rinse Hold) – Water/Rinse +  – – – Speed Perfect 1400 1400 1200 1200 Max. spin speed (rpm) – – Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 34 en Programmes – Prewash  – Spin  –  – – (Rinse Hold) – Water/Rinse +  – Speed Perfect 1200 Max. spin speed (rpm) – Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 35 Programmes en Prewash  Spin  –  – – (Rinse Hold) Water/Rinse +  – Speed Perfect 1400 Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 36 en Programmes – Prewash  ⁠ Spin  –  – – (Rinse Hold) ⁠ Water/Rinse +  – ⁠ Speed Perfect 1200 Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 37: 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 Fixing brackets Improves the stability of WMZ2200 the appliance.
  • Page 38: 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 into compartment II. programme. a The display shows the remaining programme duration. a In each case, the TimeLight altern- ately shows the remaining pro- gramme duration and the current programme status on the floor.
  • Page 39: 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 40: Care Symbols On The Care Labels

    en Detergents and care products 11.4 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 pro- gramme ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Normal Cottons ⁠ ⁠...
  • Page 41: Detergent Dosage

    Detergents and care products en Detergent Laundry Pro- Temperature gramme Detergent for col- Coloured fabrics Easy Care From cold up to ours/delicates without made from easy-care 60 °C optical brighteners fabrics or synthetic materials Detergent for delic- Delicate fine textiles, Delicates/ From cold up to ates silk or viscose...
  • Page 42: Basic Operation

    en Basic operation 13.3 Adjusting the pro- Basic operation 13 Basic operation gramme settings Basic operation Depending on the programme and 13.1 Switching on the appli- programme progress, you can adjust ance or activate/deactivate the settings. Note: Overview of all programme set- Turn the programme selector to a ▶...
  • Page 43: 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. 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.
  • Page 44: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    en Basic operation Fold the measuring aid down and a The drum rotates and load detec- click it into place. tion takes place. This can take up to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum. a The display shows either the pro- gramme duration or the "Ready in"...
  • Page 45: Adding Laundry

    Basic operation en 13.11 Adding laundry 13.13 Resuming the pro- gramme when the pro- Note: Please read the information in gramme status is Rinse the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections Hold to ensure that you use the appliance Set the ⁠   Spin or Drain  pro- safely.
  • Page 46: Switching Off The Appli- Ance

    en Childproof lock a The controls are locked. 13.15 Switching off the appli- a The childproof lock remains active ance even after the appliance has been switched off. Turn the programme selector to Off. 14.2 Deactivating the child- proof lock Requirement: To deactivate the childproof lock, the appliance must be switched on.
  • Page 47: 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 48: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    en Cleaning and servicing 15.2 Changing the basic set- with nothing but water and a tings damp cloth. Set the programme selector to po- Remove all de- Fresh deposits sition 1. tergent residue, are easier to re- spray residue or move without other residues leaving any immediately.
  • Page 49: Descaling

    Cleaning and servicing en Pull out the detergent drawer. Fit the insert and lock it into place. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer. Cleaning the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Press out the insert upwards from below.
  • Page 50: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing Take the drain hose out of the 16.5 Cleaning the drain pump holder. 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 51 Cleaning and servicing en Insert the drain hose into the Clean the interior, the thread on holder. the pump cap and the pump hous- ing. Cleaning the drain pump Make sure that the impeller in the drain pump can be rotated. Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing Insert the pump cap and screw it...
  • Page 52: Cleaning The Water Outlet Hose At The Siphon

    en Cleaning and servicing Note: When inserting the base Loosen the hose clamp and care- panel, ensure that, if the base fully remove the water outlet hose. panel is protruding or the cabinet panel is flush-mounted, the time- Light is not visible. Install the base panel.
  • Page 53: Cleaning The Water Inlet Filter

    Cleaning and servicing en Clean the filter with a small brush. 16.7 Cleaning the water inlet filter Emptying the water inlet hose In order to clean the filter, first empty the water inlet hose. Turn off the tap. Set a programme, except for ⁠...
  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 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 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water pressure is low. No remedial action possible. The filter in the water inflow is blocked. Clean the water inflow filter → Page 53. ▶ The tap is turned off. Turn on the tap. ▶ The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or ▶...
  • Page 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting All other error codes. Malfunction Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 64 The appliance is not The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in. working. Connect the appliance to the power supply. ▶...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. ing. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. ▶ Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed. Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶...
  • Page 58 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times. imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 60 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during The appliance feet are not fixed. the spin cycle. Secure the appliance feet. Aligning the appliance ▶ 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 50 ▶...
  • 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: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Drain the remaining detergent 17.1 Emergency release solution. Releasing the door → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 50 Requirement: The drain pump is Detach the hoses. empty. ATTENTION! Escaping water may 18.2 Inserting the transit cause material damage. bolts Do not open the door if you can ▶...
  • Page 63: Using The Appliance Again

    Transportation, storage and disposal en 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 64: Customer Service

    en Customer Service If you contact Customer Service, you tronic appliances (waste will require the product number (E- electrical and electronic Nr.) and the production number (FD) equipment - WEEE). of your appliance. The guideline determ- The contact details for Customer Ser- ines the framework for vice can be found in the enclosed the return and recycling...
  • Page 65 Customer Service en cludes correctly fitting the Aqua- Stop extension (genuine access- ory). Our guarantee does not cover defective supply lines or fittings up to the Aqua-Stop connection on the tap. ¡ If your appliance is fitted with Aqua-Stop, you can in principle leave your appliance unattended during operation and the tap turned on afterwards.
  • Page 66 en Consumption values Consumption values 20 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 67: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications en More information about your model Technical specifications 21 Technical specifica- can be found online at https://en- ergylabel.bsh-group.com . This web tions address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database. At the time Facts and figures for your appliance Technical specifications of printing its web address had not can be found here.
  • Page 68 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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