Bosch WAN28258GB User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAN28258GB [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Buttons ........  22 1.1 General information.... 4 9 Programmes ......  23 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories......  27 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........  27 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 15 Basic settings......  31 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 31 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 32 16 Cleaning and servicing ...  32 16.1 Cleaning the drum.... 32 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 32 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump.. 33 17 Troubleshooting......  36 17.1 Emergency release ....
  • 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 WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect 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 flammable cleaning agents that contain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. ▶ Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶...
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. damage Ensure that the water pressure in ▶ the water supply system is at least Preventing material damage ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Set the maximum spin speed if you Environmental protection and saving energy 3 Environmental protec- want to dry the laundry in the tumble tion and saving energy dryer afterwards. a The drier the laundry, the shorter Environmental protection and saving energy the programme duration when dry- 3.1 Disposing of packaging...
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 27 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has undergone 4.1 Unpacking the appliance a function test at the factory. This may cause water stains in the appli- ATTENTION! ance, which the first wash cycle re-...
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en If the appliance is tilted at an angle 4.4 Removing the transit greater than 40°, residual water may bolts leak out of the appliance and cause material damage. The appliance is secured for trans- Tilt the appliance carefully. portation using transit bolts on the ▶...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Remove the power cable from the Push the 4 cover caps downwards. holder. Note: To install the transit bolts to Remove the 4 sleeves. transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- der. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose Connect the water inlet hose.
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Open the water tap carefully and Connecting the appliance to the check that the connection points electricity supply are tight. Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply Water outlet connection types with the local legal provisions and This information is intended to help safety regulations, and should in- you to connect this appliance to the...
  • Page 16: Before Using For The First Time

    en Before using for the first time To align the appliance, turn the ap- Before using for the first time 5 Before using for the pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level. first time Prepare the appliance for use. Before using for the first time 5.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle...
  • Page 17 Before using for the first time en Add washing powder containing oxygen bleach to compartment II. To prevent foaming, use only half of the amount of detergent recom- mended by the detergent manufac- turer for light soiling. Do not use detergent suitable for woollens or delicates.
  • Page 18: Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6.1 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 19: Control Panel

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid", Page 28 Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 6.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. Program end time → "Buttons", Page 22 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Description ⁠ ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appli- ance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 31 ⁠ Prewash is activated. → "Buttons", Page 22 ⁠ Silent Wash is activated. → "Buttons", Page 22 ⁠...
  • Page 22: Buttons

    en Buttons Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons Button Selection More information Start / Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause Speed Perfect ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration.
  • Page 23: Programmes

    Programmes en Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons Wash hard-wearing items made of cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Speed Perfect .
  • Page 24 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Delicates / Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- Silk cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag.
  • Page 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Shirts Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made from cot- ton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Note: Use the Delicates / Silk programme to wash shirts and blouses made from silk or delicate fabrics. Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 26: Laundry

    en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Drum Clean Clean and care for the drum. – Use this programme in the following cases: ¡ Before using the appliance for the first time ¡...
  • Page 27: Preparing The Laundry

    Accessories en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 46. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WMZ2381 tension or AquaStop (approx.
  • Page 28: Detergents And Care

    en Detergents and care products If required, adjust the programme Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care settings. → Page 28 products 13.3 Adjusting the pro- The manufacturer's instructions for Detergents and care products gramme settings use and dosage can be found on the packaging.
  • Page 29: Using The Measuring Aid

    Basic operation en Press down on the insert and re- Slide the measuring aid forwards. move the detergent drawer. Fold the measuring aid down and Insert the measuring aid. click it into place. 13.6 Using the measuring aid 13.7 Adding detergent and care product To more easily measure the liquid detergent, you can use a measuring Note: Observe the information about...
  • Page 30: Soaking Laundry

    en Basic operation a The drum rotates and load detec- 13.11 Cancelling the pro- tion takes place. This can take up gramme to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum. Press Start / Reload . a The display shows the programme Open the door.
  • Page 31: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- So that the programme currently move any foreign objects. running is not cancelled, the pro- gramme selector must be set to the initial programme. ⁠ goes out in the display. Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings Basic settings...
  • Page 32: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    en Cleaning and servicing for caring for the inside of the ap- 15.2 Changing the basic set- pliance. tings → "Accessories", Page 27 Set the programme selector to po- 16.2 Cleaning the detergent sition 1. → Page 31 Press Start / Reload  and, at the drawer same time, turn the programme Pull out the detergent drawer.
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and servicing en Clean the detergent drawer and in- 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump sert with water and a brush, and Clean the drain pump regularly, at then dry them. least once a year, as well as in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rat- tling noises.
  • Page 34 en Cleaning and servicing Take the drain hose out of the Insert the drain hose into the holder. holder. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! Cleaning the drain pump When you wash at high temperat- Requirement: The drain pump is ures, the detergent solution gets empty.
  • Page 35 Cleaning and servicing en Clean the interior, the thread on Screw the pump cap as far as it the pump cap and the pump hous- will go. ing. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. Ensure that the impeller in the drain pump can rotate.
  • Page 36: 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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting flashes. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. lights up. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. ⁠ lights up. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in. working. Connect the appliance to the power supply. ▶ The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped. Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶...
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶ ing. not kinked or trapped. Drain pump is blocked. Clean the drain pump. → Page 33 ▶ – – – is activated. Continue the programme by selecting Spin or a ▶...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en 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 42 en Troubleshooting 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 compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 33. ▶ pump. Slurping, rhythmical The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is suction noise. pumped out.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting 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 Spin  programme.
  • Page 45: Emergency Release

    Transportation, storage and disposal en 17.1 Emergency release 18.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 33 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 46: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    en Customer Service 18.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 19 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Customer Service Valuable raw materials can be re- according to the corresponding Eco- used by recycling. design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at WARNING least 10 years from the date on Risk of harm to health!
  • Page 47: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 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 indic- ative only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
  • Page 48 en Technical data Appliance depth 106.3 cm with door open Weight 67.7 kg Maximum load 8.0 kg Mains voltage 220-240 V, 50 Hz Minimum in- 10 A stallation protec- tion Nominal power 2300 W Power consump- ¡ Off mode: tion 0.15 W ¡ Left-on mode: 0.50 W Water pressure ¡...
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