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Washer dryer WDU28560GC [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.
Intended use Sensors ....40 Intended use Unbalanced load detection system . 40 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 If the hose and mains cables are not On wooden joist floors, install the Note: ■ routed properly, there is a risk of appliance: tripping and injury. In a corner, if possible, ■ Lay hoses and cables in such a way On a water-resistant wooden board ■...
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Positioning and connecting Keep the screws and sleeves in b) Remove the sleeves. Note: a safe place. Fit the covers. Take the hoses out of the holders. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws.
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Connection on left side ( ~ 105 cm 0 ~ 150 cm 8 ~ 95 cm @ 0 cm ~ 100 cm Connection on right side ( ~ 60 cm 0 ~ 195 cm 8 ~ 140 cm @ 0 cm ~ 100 cm If the supply hose is too short for...
Positioning and connecting Water inlet Connection Connect the water supply hose to Warning the water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to Risk of death! the appliance: There is a risk of electric shock if you – Model: Standard 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 Drainage into a siphon connection points. The screw ■ The connection point must be connection is under mains water secured using a hose clamp with a pressure.
Positioning and connecting Alignment Level the appliance using a spirit level. Incorrect levelling may result in intense noise, vibrations and "wandering". Loosen the lock nuts using a wrench, by turning it in a clockwise direction. Electrical connection Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components.
Positioning and connecting The mains plug can be accessed at Transportation ■ all times. e.g. when moving home The mains cable is not bent, ■ squashed, modified, cut through, or Preparatory work: in contact with heat sources. Turn off the water tap. Reduce the water pressure in the Before washing for the first supply hose.
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Positioning and connecting Insert all four sleeves. Before switching on the appliance again: Notes The transport braces must be ■ removed. ~ "Removing the transport locks" on page 14 Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■ dispenser II, select the Drain programme and start.
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.
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 To ensure an even drying result, Note: sort the laundry according to the: Type of fabric ■ Care symbols which are indicated on ■ the care labels. Only dry laundry which is labelled “dryer-proof” or which has the following care symbols: 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 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 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 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 MyTime programme). settings 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 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 The Finish in time is shown in the Measuring aid A* for liquid detergent Touch-Display and counts down until *depending on the model the programme starts. After the programme has started, the programme Position the measuring aid A for duration is displayed.
Operating the appliance Adding/removing laundry Cancel the programme After starting the programme, you can For programmes washing at high add or remove laundry if necessary. temperatures: Touch the A button. Touch the A button. The appliance To cool down laundry: Select Rinse. checks whether reloading is possible.
Appliance settings Removing laundry/switching the programme has ended. Press the power button # again to switch on the off the appliance appliance. Press the # button till the indicator Basic settings lamp turns off, release the button. The appliance is switched off. To access the basic settings, touch and Open the door and remove the hold the Á...
Sensors Button signal Switching the drum-care information signal on/off You can select position 2 and use the ˜ button to adjust the volume of the You can select position 4 and use the button signal, e.g. ›- „. ˜ button to switch the Drum Clean information signal on or off, e.g.
Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Cleaning and Descaling should not be necessary if maintenance the detergent is measured out correctly. However, if it is required, follow the Warning manufacturer's instructions for the 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! descaling agent.
Cleaning and maintenance Fit the insert and lock it in place Open the service flap. (push the cylinder onto the guide pin). Take the drain hose out of the retainer. Push in the detergent drawer. Remove the sealing cap and pour the water out into a suitable container.
Cleaning and maintenance Refit and screw on the pump cover. Re-attach the drain hose and secure The handle must be in a vertical the connection point using the hose position. clamp. Filter in the water supply is blocked Release water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the water tap.
Faults and what to do about them Clean the filter with a small brush. Warning Risk of injury! Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries. Do not reach into the drum when it is turning.
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 Drain pro- gramme.
Faults and what to do about them Display Cause/Remedy The indicator lamp of Run the Drum Clean 90°C programme to clean and care for the drum and the the Drum Clean pro- outer tub. gramme flashes Notes Run the programme without laundry. ■...
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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.
After-sales service 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). Excessively high ambient temperature (above 30 °C) or inadequate ventila- ■...
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 du-...
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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