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Washer dryer WDU28... Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Your new washer dryer Note/tip Information about the optimum use of You have chosen a Bosch washer dryer. the appliance/any other useful information. Please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the advantages of 1. 2. 3. / a) b) c) your washer dryer.
Intended use Sensors ....41 Intended use Unbalanced load detection system . 41 This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e domestic use only.
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. T he following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to ■...
Safety instructions The mains plug and the Warning ■ protective contact socket Risk of poisoning! must match and the earthing Detergents and care products system must be correctly may result in poisoning if installed. consumed. The installation must have an If accidentally swallowed, seek ■...
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of fire/material damage/ Risk of injury! damage to the appliance! The appliance is very heavy. ■ The use of extension cords or Lifting it may result in injury. power strips may result in fire Do not lift the appliance on due to overheating or short your own.
Safety instructions If the water hoses are altered Operation ■ or damaged, this may result Warning in material damage or Risk of explosions/fire! damage to the appliance. Laundry that has come into The water hoses must not be contact with solvents, oil, wax, kinked, crushed, altered or wax remover, paint, grease or severed.
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Safety instructions Certain objects may ignite Warning ■ when drying is in progress, Risk of poisoning! or even cause the appliance Poisonous fumes may be given to catch fire or explode. off by cleaning agents that Remove any lighters or contain solvents, e.g.
Safety instructions If you pour the wrong Warning ■ quantity of detergent or Eye/skin irritation! cleaning agent into the Detergent and care products appliance, this may result in may spray out if the detergent material damage or damage drawer is opened while the to the appliance.
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Safety instructions Repairs and any other work Caution! ■ on the appliance must only Material damage/damage to be conducted by our the appliance customer service or by an Cleaning agents and agents for electrician. The same applies pretreating laundry (e.g. stain for replacing the mains cable removers, prewash sprays, etc.) (when necessary).
Environmental protection Automatic switch off: If the ■ Environmental appliance is not operated for a prolonged period (approx. 20 protection minutes), it will automatically switch off (depending on the water level P ackaging/used appliance inside of appliance) before the E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n programme starts and after the Dispose of packaging in an programme has ended.
Positioning and connecting Mains lead Positioning and Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions S tandard accessories Customer Service location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g directory* Check the appliance for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor Warning Risk of injury! Caution! The appliance is very heavy. Damage to the appliance ■ Be careful when lifting/transporting The appliance may "wander" and tip/ the appliance. topple from the base when spinning.
Positioning and connecting Removing the transport locks Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Caution! Damage to the appliance The appliance is secured for ■ transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the appliance may become damaged when it is operated.
Positioning and connecting Lock the covers firmly in place by Undo and remove the screws on the applying pressure to the snap-in horizontal transport strut. hooks. Remove the transport strut. Removing the support struts Unscrew and remove all screws in the vertical transport struts.
Positioning and connecting Do not bend, squash, modify or cut ■ through the water supply hose Connection on right side (otherwise its strength is no longer guaranteed). Only tighten the screw connections ■ by hand. If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool (pliers), the thread may be damaged.
Positioning and connecting – Model: Aqua-Stop Caution! Damage to the appliance/fabrics If the end of the drain hose is immersed in the drained water, water may be sucked back into the appliance and may damage the appliance/fabrics. Make sure that: The plug does not block drainage ■...
Positioning and connecting Drainage into a plastic pipe with ■ rubber bushing or into a drainage Tighten the lock nut against the housing. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. The plastic pipe is not Note: The lock nuts on all four appliance standard accessory, available from...
Positioning and connecting The appliance is only connected to Insert mains plug. ■ an alternating current via a properly Turn the water tap on. installed earthed socket. Press the # button till the indicator The mains plug fits the socket. lamp lights up, release the button.
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Positioning and connecting b) Clip the mains cable securely in Installing the transport locks: Remove the covers and keep them the holders. in a safe place. Use a screwdriver if Note: necessary. c) Insert and tighten the screws. Before switching on the appliance again: Insert all four sleeves.
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance A ppliance 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 Control panel Loading door Service flap...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Programmes that can be selected. 0 Touch-Display 8 Start/Pause button Touch A button to start, interrupt (e.g. reload washing) and cancel the programme. @ Power button Press the # button to switch the appliance on/off.
Getting to know the appliance Touch-Display Additional programme settings Programme default settings Display Setting Wash+Dry Display Setting Description — - 90° Temperature Temperature that ¾ (Cupboard can be set in °C dry+) — = cold » (Cupboard dry) 2, 400- Spin speed Spin speed in rpm ö...
Laundry Do not exceed maximum load. Status indicators for the programme ■ Overfilling will impair the washing progress (programme sequence) result. Keep detergents and agents for the ■ pretreatment of laundry (e.g. stain remover, prewash sprays, etc.) away from the surfaces of the appliance. Using a damp cloth, immediately remove any fine spray residue and other residue or droplets.
Laundry – Heavy: Load less laundry, need Only dry laundry which is labelled to pretreat or soak laundry firstly. “dryer-proof” or which has the following – Stains: Remove/pretreat stains care symbols: while they are fresh. First dab a : You can select ■...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes S electable programme O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information Name of the programme Max. load for washing/ Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information “ Delicado/Seda (Delicates/Silk) 2.0 kg/- For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic — - 40 °C fibres or blends (e.g. silk blouses, silk scarves). 2 - 800 rpm Speed, Eco, Z (Water plus), p (Easy iron), O (Rinse plus), T (Prewash), â...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information Û Limp. tambor (Drum Clean) 0.0 kg/- Special programme for drum hygiene or fluff removal. Do not —, 40°C, 90 °C load any laundry. 1200 rpm 90°C = antibacterial programme. â (Memory), Á (Silent) 40°C = antibacterial programme, special drum cleaning deter- gent can be used.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information ’ Camisas/Blusas (Shirts) 2.0 kg/2.0 kg Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres — - 60 °C or blended fabrics. 400 - 800 rpm Speed, Eco, Z (Water plus), p (Easy iron), 2 (Hygiene care), O (Rinse plus), T (Prewash), â...
Programme default settings To do this: Programme default Select a programme (except o settings MyTime programme). The programme duration is displayed for the selected Y ou can change the default settings for programme, e.g. 2:30 P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s selected programmes.
Additional programme settings Speed Additional programme Washing/drying in a shorter time while settings achieving a washing/drying result that is consistent with the normal performance. You can find possible additional N ote: 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 programme settings in the overview;...
Additional programme settings O (Rinse plus) Z (Water plus) Settings that can be selected: Increased water level for gentler treatment of the laundry. + 1 rinse cycle Touch Z (Water plus) to activate or + 2 rinse cycles deactivate it. + 3 rinse cycles Additional rinse cycles for particularly â...
Operating the appliance Switching on the appliance/ Operating the selecting a programme appliance Press the # button till the indicator P reparing the appliance lamp lights up, release the button. The O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e appliance is switched on.
Operating the appliance Notes Warning Unfold and load presorted items Eye / skin irritation! ■ of laundry. Mix large and small If the detergent drawer is opened items. Washing items of different while the appliance is running, size distribute themselves better detergent/care product may run out.
Operating the appliance Starting the programme Measuring aid A* for liquid detergent *depending on the model Touch and hold A button for 1~2 seconds, then release the button. The Position the measuring aid A for programme starts and the appliance measuring the correct amount of liquid door is locked.
Operating the appliance To deactivate the childproof lock: Cancel the programme Touch and hold the E (3s) button until For programmes washing at high the E (3s) indicator lamp is off. temperatures: Touch the A button. Adding/removing laundry To cool down laundry: Select à. Touch the A button.
Appliance settings Removing laundry/switching Appliance settings off the appliance A utomatic switch-off Press the # button till the indicator A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s lamp turns off, release the button. If the appliance is not operated for a The appliance is switched off.
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Appliance settings End signal Brightness You can select position 1 and use the ˜ Possible setting values: 1 - 4 button to adjust the volume of the end You can select position 3 and use the ˜ signal, e.g. ‘- „. button to adjust the brightness of the Touch-Display, e.g.
Sensors Appliance housing/control Sensors panel U nbalanced load detection Remove the detergent residue S e n s o r s ■ system immediately. Wipe the housing and the control ■ The automatic unbalanced load panel with a soft, damp cloth. detection system detects imbalances Do not use abrasive cloths, sponges ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Detergent drawer and housing Fit the insert and lock it in place (push the cylinder onto the guide pin). If the appliance contains detergent or fabric softener residues: Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer.
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Cleaning and maintenance Open the service flap. Refit and screw on the pump cover. The handle must be in a vertical position. Take the drain hose out of the retainer. Remove the sealing cap and pour Close the service flap. the water out into a suitable container.
Cleaning and maintenance The drain hose at the siphon Clean the filters: is blocked Disconnect the hose from the rear of the appliance. Press the # button. Pull out the mains plug. Loosen the hose clamp. Carefully remove the drain hose; residual water may leak out.
Faults and what to do about them Press the # button. Pull out the Faults and what to do mains plug. Open the service flap. about them E mergency release 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 E.g.
Faults and what to do about them Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy Flashes fast + signal: The door was opened and the water level is too high. Õ ■ Close the door, continue the programme with A button or select [ pro- gramme.
Faults and what to do about them Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Water is leaking from the Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ appliance. Tighten the screw fitting on the supply hose. ■ The appliance is not filling Programme does not start? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy The spin result is not sat- Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the ■ isfactory. spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed. Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly in the drum.
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy There is detergent resi- Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue. ■ due on the laundry. Select à or brush the laundry after washing. ■ Spin noise during the dry- This is an innovative process known as thermal spinning used to reduce energy ing phase.
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy The drying result is not After the end of the programme, warm laundry feels damper than it actu- ■ satisfactory (laundry is ally is. Spread the laundry out and allow the heat to disperse. not dry enough).
After-sales service After-sales service I f you cannot rectify a fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e (~ "Faults and what to do about them" on page 45), please contact our after- sales service.
Consumption values Consumption values E nergy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s the main washing programme (approximate values) Programme Load Energy con- Water con- Programme...
Technical data Technical data Aqua-Stop warranty D imensions: O nly for appliances with Aqua-Stop T e c h n i c a l d a t a A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y 848 mm x 598 mm x 620 mm In addition to warranty claims against (height x width x depth)
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