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Washer dryer WDU28560TC [en] User manual and installation instructions...
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Your new washer dryer Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washer dryer. This combination of symbol and signal Please take a few minutes to read and word indicates a possibly dangerous become familiar with the advantages of situation.
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 Warning ■ on the appliance must only Risk of injury/material be conducted by our damage/damage to the customer service or by an appliance! electrician. The same applies The use of spare parts and for replacing the mains cable accessories supplied by other (when necessary).
Environmental protection Environmental protection P ackaging/used appliance E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and...
Positioning and connecting Tips on economical use Positioning and connecting Always fill the appliance with the ■ maximum amount of laundry for each programme. ~ Page 28 S tandard accessories Wash normally soiled laundry P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g ■...
Positioning and connecting If the hose and mains cables are not Mains lead ■ routed properly, there is a risk of Bag: tripping and injury. Installation and operating ■ Lay hoses and cables in such a way instructions that there is no risk of tripping. Customer Service location ■...
Positioning and connecting On wooden joist floors, install the To prevent transport damage from Note: ■ appliance: occurring if the appliance is moved In a corner, if possible, at a later date, you must refit the ■ On a water-resistant wooden board transport locks before transporting ■...
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Positioning and connecting a) Remove the mains cable from the holders. b) Remove the sleeves. Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks.
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Water inlet Connection on left side Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety valve* in water (it contains an electric valve).
Positioning and connecting Open the water tap carefully, Connection checking the leak tightness of the Connect the water supply hose to connection points. The screw the water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to connection is under mains water the appliance: pressure.
Positioning and connecting Alignment Connection Drainage into a siphon Level the appliance using a spirit level. ■ The connection point must be Incorrect levelling may result in intense secured using a hose clamp with a noise, vibrations and "wandering". diameter of 24 - 40 mm (available from specialist dealers).
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Before washing for the first time Warning The appliance was inspected Risk of death! thoroughly before leaving the factory. To There is a risk of electric shock if you remove any residual test water, run the touch live components.
Positioning and connecting Transportation Insert all four sleeves. e.g. when moving home Preparatory work: Turn off the water tap. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose. ~ Page 45 Drain any residual water. ~ Page 44 Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
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Positioning and connecting Before switching on the appliance again: Notes The transport braces must be ■ removed. ~ "Removing the transport locks" on page 15 Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■ dispenser II, select the Spin programme and start. This will prevent detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash.
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 Display Setting (Wash+Dry) Programme default settings (Dry) 5 (Cupboard dry+) ‰ (Cupboard dry) (Soaking) (Rinse plus) (Speed) ~ "Additional programme Display Setting Description settings" on page 35 (Eco) — - 90° Temperature Temperature that can be set in °C (Hygiene Care) —...
Laundry Sorting laundry Laundry Sort your laundry according to the care P reparing laundry for washing instructions and manufacturer's L a u n d r y information on the care labels, depending on: Protecting your laundry and appliance Type of fabric/fibre ■...
Laundry Preparing laundry for drying Starching To ensure an even drying result, Laundry should not be treated Note: Note: sort the laundry according to the: with fabric softener. Type of fabric ■ Switch on the appliance. Care symbols which are indicated on ■...
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 Synthetics Max. 4.0 kg/2.5 kg Textiles made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics. — - 60 °C 400 - 1400 rpm (Speed), (Eco), (Hygiene Care), (Water plus), (Easy iron), (Rinse plus), (Soaking), (Memory), (Silent), (Wash+Dry), (Dry), 5 (Cupboard dry+), ‰...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information Spin For spinning with a selectable spin speed and subsequent draining. 2 - 1400 rpm If you set the spin speed to 2, it will run drain pro- Note: (Easy iron), (Memory), gramme. (Wash+Dry), 5 (Cupboard dry+), ‰...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information Ourdoor+ 1.0 kg/1.0 kg Weatherproof and outdoor clothing with membrane coating — - 40 °C and water-resistant textiles. 400 - 800 rpm Remove all remaining softener in the dispenser before Note: (Water plus), (Rinse washing begins.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information MyTime 2.0 kg/6.0 kg Mixed fabrics; for lightly soiled laundry made of cotton and syn- — - 40 °C thetics. 400 - 1000 rpm The length of the programme can be set each time. The maxi- (Water plus), (Easy iron), mum programme length is 60 minutes for washing and 120...
Programme default settings Finish in Programme default Before starting the programme, you settings can preselect the programme end ("Finish in" time) in 0.5h (h = hour) Y ou can change the default settings for increments up to a maximum of 24 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 Touch (Speed) to activate or Additional programme deactivate this additional programme settings setting. With the additional Note: You can find possible additional N ote: (Speed) option activated, the maximum 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 (Rinse plus) During this process, the drum Note: light will illuminate for approx. 10 Settings that can be selected: minutes. + 1 rinse cycle (Memory) + 2 rinse cycles + 3 rinse cycles With memory you can save a selected programme with your favourite settings.
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 Filling the dispensers Unfold and load presorted items ■ Pull out the detergent drawer. of laundry. Mix large and small items. Washing items of different Warning size distribute themselves better Eye / skin irritation! during the spin cycle. Individual If the detergent drawer is opened items of washing may cause while the appliance is running,...
Operating the appliance Starting the programme To deactivate the childproof lock: Touch and hold the E (3 ) button until Touch and hold A button for 1~2 the E (3 ) indicator lamp is off. seconds, then release the button. The programme starts and the appliance Adding/removing laundry door is locked.
Operating the appliance Cancel the programme Removing laundry/switching off the appliance For programmes washing at high temperatures: Press the # button till the indicator Touch the A button. lamp turns off, release the button. To cool down laundry: Select Rinse. The appliance is switched off.
Appliance settings Possible setting values: Appliance settings quiet A utomatic switch-off medium A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s loud If the appliance is not operated for a very loud prolonged period (at least 20 minutes, depending on the water level inside of appliance), it will automatically switch...
Sensors Switching the drum-care information Cleaning and signal on/off maintenance You can select position 4 and use the ˜ button to switch the Drum care Warning information signal on or off, e.g. š- ‚. C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if touch live components.
Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush, Descaling should not be necessary if and dry it. Clean the inside of the the detergent is measured out correctly. housing as well. However, if it is required, follow the manufacturer's instructions for the descaling agent.
Cleaning and maintenance Drain pump is blocked Carefully unscrew the pump cover; residual water may leak out. Clean the interior, pump cover Turn the water tap off to prevent Note: thread and pump housing. The more water from flowing in and to impeller in the drain pump must be ensure that it is drained via the pump.
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 Spin pro- gramme.
Faults and what to do about them Display Cause/Remedy The symbol Û Run the Drum care 90°C programme to clean and care for the drum and the outer flashes tub. Notes Run the programme without laundry. ■ Use washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. To prevent foaming, ■...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy The programme has Not a fault – Some programme specifically detect and weigh the load after the started and the drum is program has started in order to calculate the optimum amount of water for rotating, but the drum is washing.
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Foam may come out of Too much detergent used? the detergent drawer. Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour into dispenser II. (Not for outdoor, sports and down-filled textiles!) Reduce detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
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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 46), please contact our after- sales service.
Technical data Technical data D imensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a 848 mm x 598 mm x 616 mm (height x width x depth) Weight: 83 kg Mains connection: Nominal voltage 220 V, 60 Hz Minimum installation protection (c)10 Nominal power 2100 W Water pressure:...
Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty O nly for appliances with Aqua-Stop A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y In addition to warranty claims against the vendor based on the purchase agreement and to our appliance warranty, we will provide compensation under the following conditions: If water damage is caused due to a...
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