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Washer dryer WDU8H540SN Instruction 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 Connecting to the home network and Intended use the Home Connect app ..42 Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi ..44 This appliance is intended for private Resetting your network settings.
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 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 Removing the support struts Hose and cable lengths Connection on left side Unscrew and remove all screws in the vertical transport struts. Remove the transport struts. ( ~ 145 cm 0 ~ 150 cm 8 ~ 95 cm @ 0 cm ~ 100 cm Connection on right side Undo and remove the screws on the...
Positioning and connecting Water inlet 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). * Depending on the model –...
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Warning Risk of scalding! When you are washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water (e.g. when draining hot water into a washbasin). Do not reach into the hot water. Drainage into a washbasin ■...
Positioning and connecting Alignment Electrical connection Level the appliance using a spirit level. Warning Incorrect levelling may result in intense Risk of death! noise, vibrations and "wandering". There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Loosen the lock nuts using a Never touch or hold the mains plug ■...
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Transportation time e.g. when moving home The appliance was inspected Preparatory work: thoroughly before leaving the factory. To Turn off the water tap. remove any residual test water, run the Reduce the water pressure in the Drum Clean programme the first time supply hose.
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Positioning and connecting Insert all four sleeves. Before switching on the appliance again: Notes The support struts must be ■ removed. ~ Page 16 The transport braces must be ■ removed. ~ "Removing the transport locks" on page 14 Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■...
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 Status indicators for the programme Laundry progress (programme sequence) P reparing laundry for washing L a u n d r y Protecting your laundry and appliance Caution! Damage to the appliance/textiles Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) may damage the washing or components of the appliance.
Laundry Preparing laundry for drying Sorting laundry Sort your laundry according to the care To ensure an even drying result, Note: instructions and manufacturer's sort the laundry according to the: information on the care labels, Type of fabric ■ depending on: 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 Delicate/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 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/Blouses 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 Z (Water plus), p (Easy iron), 2 (Hygiene care), O (Rinse plus), T (Prewash), â...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry Options/Information Down *** 1,5 kg/1,5 kg Appliance-washable fabrics stuffed with down, such as pillows — - 60 °C and duvets; also suitable for items stuffed with synthetic fibres 400 - 1200 rpm Notes Z (Water plus),2 (Hygiene care),O It is recommended that you pull down the coat zipper ■...
Programme default settings To do this: Programme default Select a programme (except My Time 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 ö (Iron dry) Additional programme Normal, single-layered laundry that still settings needs to be damp after drying and is suitable for ironing or hanging up. 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) â (Memory) Settings that can be selected: With memory you can save a selected programme with your favourite settings. + 1 rinse cycle + 2 rinse cycles To store: + 3 rinse cycles Switch on the appliance. Select a programme.
Operating the appliance Briefly touch } (Remote start). Insert mains plug. ■ Remote start will be Note: Warning deactivated for safety reasons in the Risk of death from electric shock! following circumstances: Risk of death if live parts are You open the door. touched.
Operating the appliance If you have activated the Placing laundry into the drum Note: childproof lock, you must deactivate it Insert the laundry. before you can set a programme. Close the door. Presettings and maximum load are indicated on the Touch-Display for the selected programme.
Operating the appliance Dosing and adding detergent Pour in detergent and/or cleaning product. and care products Caution! Damage to the appliance Detergents and agents for the pretreatment of laundry (e.g. stain remover, prewash sprays, etc.) may damage the surfaces of the appliance. Keep these agents away from the surfaces of the appliance.
Operating the appliance Pull out the detergent drawer. Press Note: Foam detection down the insert and fully remove the If the symbol Å also lights up in the drawer. Touch-Display, the appliance has detected too much foam during the wash cycle and automatically activated additional rinse cycles to remove the foam.
Operating the appliance If the following appears on the Touch- For programmes in drying process: Display: Switch the appliance off. Switch the appliance on again. The symbol Õ disappears, ■ To cool down laundry: Select the My reloading is possible. Time + Dry.
Home Connect Install the Home Connect app on Notes your mobile device. Do not leave any items of laundry in ■ Register in the Home Connect app. the drum. They may shrink in the Connect your appliance to your next wash or discolour another item. home network automatically or Remove any foreign objects from the ■...
Home Connect Switch on the appliance. Connecting to your home network Press and hold } (Remote start) automatically for at least 3 seconds. Step 2.1 ‘ž£ appears in the display. Ensure that you are in the Home You are now in the Home Connect Connect menu.
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Home Connect Set the programme to position 2. Once you have connected successfully, open the Home Connect app on your mobile device and carry out the steps in the app. In the Home Connect app, enter the network name (SSID) and password (key) for your home network.
Home Connect Once your appliance is displayed in If Wi-Fi is switched off and your ■ the app, carry out the last steps in appliance was previously connected the Home Connect app. to your home network, this connection will be re-established If you were not able to establish Note: automatically when Wi-Fi is switched...
Home Connect app. Information on data protection can be accessed in the Home Connect app. Declaration of Conformity Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH —˜š (software update) appears in hereby declares that the appliance with the display. A flashes if a software Home Connect functionality meets the update is available.
Appliance settings End signal Appliance settings You can select position 1 and use the ˜ button to adjust the volume of the A utomatic switch-off end signal, e.g. ‘- „. A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s If the appliance is not operated for a prolonged period (at least 20 minutes, depending on the water level inside of...
Sensors Brightness Sensors Possible setting values: 1 - 4 U nbalanced load detection You can select position 3 and use the S e n s o r s ˜ button to adjust the brightness of the system Touch-Display, e.g. ’- „. The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the...
Cleaning and maintenance Appliance housing/control To remove the insert: Push the insert upwards from below with your finger. panel Remove the detergent residue ■ immediately. Wipe the housing and the control ■ panel with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cloths, sponges ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Push in the detergent drawer. Take the drain hose out of the retainer. Remove the sealing cap and pour the water out into a suitable container. Replace the sealing cap and place the drain hose back in the retainer. Leave the detergent drawer open Note: so that any residual water can...
Cleaning and maintenance Close the service flap. Filter in the water supply is blocked Release water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the water tap. Select the Cotton (activate Speed setting) programme. Select the A button. Allow the programme to run for approx. 40 seconds.
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 Spin 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 is taking Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbal- ■ longer than usual. ance by repeatedly distributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection system is activated – a rinse cycle has ■...
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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 Rinse 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.
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...
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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