Bosch WGE03408NL User Manual And Installation Instructions
Bosch WGE03408NL User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WGE03408NL User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washingmachine WGE03408NL Usermanual and [en] installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Refer to the Digital User Guide for more information. Table of contents 1 Safety........4 8 Keys ........23 1.1 General instructions .... 4 9 Programs ......24 1.2 Destination of the device ..........4 10 Accessories........27 1.3 Restriction of users ..4 11 Laundry.........
  • Page 3 16 Cleaning and maintenance ..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....41 18 Transport, storage and disposal........41 18.1 Dismantling the device ..41 18.2 Installing transport protections ........
  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety 1 Safety Please observe the following safety precautions. 1.1 General instructions ¡Read these instructions for use carefully. ¡Keep the instructions for use and product information for later for use or for subsequent owners. ¡Do not connect the device in case of transport damage. 1.2 Destination of the device Only use the device: ¡to wash machine-safe textiles and wool for hand washing...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installations are dangerous. ▶ Only connect and use the device according to the information on the rating plate. ▶ Only connect the device to an alternating current mains via a properly installed earthed socket.
  • Page 6 Safety ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer power cord is not available, contact an electrical specialist to adjust the home installation. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the device can cause injuries when lifting. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safer Use

    Safety If the appliance is moved by protruding parts, such as the loading door, the parts may break off. ▶ Do not move the device by protruding parts. CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Sharp edges on the device can cause cuts if touched. ▶...
  • Page 8 Safety ▶ On discarded appliances, unplug the power cord from the socket, then cut the power cord and damage the appliance door lock in such a way that the appliance door no longer closes. When spinning larger, water-impermeable items of laundry, an imbalance can occur that can lead to injury.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety Reaching into the rotating drum can cause injury to the hands. ▶ Wait until the drum has come to a complete stop before reaching into the drum with your hand. CAUTION ‒ Risk of burns! The soap becomes hot when washing at high temperatures. ▶...
  • Page 10 Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! Using non-original spare parts and non-original accessories is dangerous. ▶ Use only original spare parts and original accessories from the manufacturer. WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Toxic fumes can be produced when using solvent-based cleaning agents.
  • Page 11: Avoiding Material Damage

    Avoid material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ Material damage avoid material damage thread at the connection to the avoid water tap is at least 10 mm. Too low or too high water pressure can Avoid material damage hinder the device function.
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection And Saving

    Environmental protection and saving ▶ Immediately remove all detergent Reduce washing temperature for residues, spray residues or residues lightly and normally soiled laundry. upon contact with the device. aAt low temperatures it consumes device uses less energy. For light to normal contamination, lower environmental protection saving...
  • Page 13: Setup And Connection

    Set up and connect Remark:A function test was carried Set up and connect connect out on the device at the factory. This may cause water stains to form in the connect device, which the first wash will 4.1 Unpacking the device remove.
  • Page 14: Protections

    Set up and connect If the device is tilted more than 40°, 4.4 Remove transport residual water can escape from the protections device and cause material damage. The device is secured for transport Tilt the device carefully. ▶ with transport locks on the rear of the Transport the device upright.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Device

    Set up and connect Slide the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the mains connection cable from the holder. Remove the 4 sleeves. Remark:To install the transport locks in the device for transport, reverse these steps in reverse order. 4.5 Connecting the device Connect the water supply hose Connect the water supply hose to the device.
  • Page 16 Set up and connect Connect the water supply hose to Plastic stand The water drainage the tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). pipe with rubber feeding tube with run muff or a a bend drain fix and drill gene. → "Accessories", Page 27 Connect the device electrically Remark:Your home electrical...
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Device

    Before first use Tighten the lock nuts hand-tight 4.6 Adjusting the device against the housing with a wrench To reduce noise and vibration and to with a spanner width of 17. avoid walking of the device, place the device horizontally. Turn the lock nuts clockwise with a wrench with a spanner width of Hold the device foot and do not...
  • Page 18 Before first use Pour powder detergent with oxygen bleach into dispensing drawer II. To avoid foaming, use only half the amount recommended by the detergent manufacturer for light soiling. Do not use wool or delicate detergent. Slide the detergent drawer into the appliance.
  • Page 19: Getting To Know Your Device

    Get to know your device Get to know your device to know device to know your device 6.1 Device Here you will find an overview of the components of your device. Depending on the device type, details in the image may differ, e.g. the color the vor Service valve n pump Transport protections...
  • Page 20: Control Panel

    Get to know your device Detergent compartment II: detergent for the main wash Detergent dispenser: fabric softener Detergent compartment I: detergent for the prewash 1 2 3 6.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to set all functions of your device and obtain information about its operating status.
  • Page 21: Display

    Display Display isplay isplay On the display you will see the current setting values, selection options or instructions. singing lyrics. Example display indication Description Indication 0:40 Expected program duration or remaining time of the program in hours and minutes. Program end time →...
  • Page 22 Display Description Indication Program status: spinning Program status: program end ¡lights up: the child lock is activated. ¡flashes: the child lock is activated and the device was served. → "Deactivate child lock", page 31 Shortened program duration is activated. → "Keys", page 23 ¡lights up: the door is locked and cannot be opened pend.
  • Page 23 Tests Tests etching The selection of the program settings depends on the setting etching program. Knob Choice More information Start / Refill ¡start Start, cancel or pause program. ¡Cancel ¡pause ¡activate Speed Perfect Activate or deactivate shortened ¡deactivate program duration. Remark:Energy consumption is increasing.
  • Page 24: Programs

    Programs Programs programs Programs Comments ¡The care labels of the laundry give you additional instructions for the program selection. ¡For programs with a temperature setting of 80°C or 90°C, the actual temperature may differ from the displayed temperature. However, the washing effect and hygiene expected at the specified temperatures are achieved.
  • Page 25 Programs Maxi Program Description male bela- thing (kg) + Prewash Wash sturdy textiles made of cotton, linen and mixed fibres. Program with prewash for heavily soiled laundry. Divide the detergent in the detergent drawer over the pre-wash and main wash. →...
  • Page 26 Programs Maxi Program Description male bela- thing (kg) – To rinse Rinse with subsequent centrifugation and draining of the water. Program setting: max. 1400 rpm – Centrifuge / Centrifuge and pump off water. Drain If you only want to pump out the water, activate – 0 –. The laundry is not spun.
  • Page 27: Accessories

    accessories 0 Accessories accessories e use only original accessories. These are tailored to the device. accessories Usage Order number Extend cold water or Aquastop WMZ2381 Extension water supply water supply hose (2.50 m). feeding tube Mounting brackets Improve the stability of the device. WMZ2200 Bend Fix the water drain hose.
  • Page 28: The Ministry In Essence

    The Ministry in essence Comments 13.3 Adjust program settings ¡when using liquid detergent only use self-flowing liquid detergents ¡different liquid Required:A program has been set. detergents → "Set program", page 28 do not mix ¡detergent and fabric softener Adjust the program settings. ▶...
  • Page 29: Using Dosing Aid

    The Ministry in essence Press the insert down and remove Push the dosing aid forward. the detergent drawer. Insert the dosing aid. Fold the dosing aid down and click it into place. 13.6 Use dosing aid 13.7 Dosing detergent and To make it easier to dose liquid laundry care products detergent, you can use the dosing aid...
  • Page 30: Starting The Program

    Child lock – Start the program at a high water 13.8 Starting the program levelCentrifuge or select a suitable program for draining. Required:A program has been set. → "Programs", page 24 → "Set program", page 28 Remove the laundry. → Page 30 OnStart / Refillto press.
  • Page 31: Deactivating Child Lock

    Basic settings aThe display shows To set the volume of the aThe controls are signal after the program blocked. end: aThe child lock remains even after 0 (off) to 4 (very loud) switching of the device and activated in To set the volume of the signal the event of a power failure.
  • Page 32: Cleaning The Drum

    Cleaning and maintenance Press the insert down and remove cleaning maintenance 6 Cleaning and maintenance the detergent drawer. loves clean and maintain your device cleaning maintenance carefully to ensure that it continues to work well for a long time. 16.1 Clean drum CAREFULLY Risk of injury! Permanent washing at low...
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and maintenance Place the insert and click it into Open and remove the service door. place. Clean the opening for the detergent Place a sufficiently large drawer. container under the opening. Slide the detergent drawer into the Remove the drain hose from the holder. appliance.
  • Page 34 Cleaning and maintenance Clean the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of burns!The soap becomes hot when washing at Required:The drain pump is empty. → Page 33 high temperatures. Since there may still be residual ▶ Do not touch the hot soapy water. water in the pump, carefully Pull off the cap to allow the washing remove the lid.
  • Page 35 Cleaning and maintenance Install the pump cover. Check whether the pump cover ‒ components are correctly mounted. Tighten the pump cover as far as it will go. The handle of the pump cover must be vertical. Install and close the service flap.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting resolve disruptions You can resolve minor faults with the device yourself. Please consult before you resolve disruptions contact customer service for information on troubleshooting. This way you avoid unnecessary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Malfunction "E:30 / -10" or Water supply hose is kinked or trapped. Check the installation of the water supply hose. ▶ → Page 13 The filters in the water supply are clogged. Clean the filters in the water supply. ▶...
  • Page 38 Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Malfunction Strong foaming Detergent dosage is too high. ming. ▶ Immediate measure: mix a tablespoon of fabric softener with 0.5 liters of water and pour this mixture into compartment II (not for outdoor, sportswear and down textiles).
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Malfunction The water is not No malfunction. Water is below the visible range. visible in the drum No action required.No action required. bar. Start several times No malfunction. Appliance compensates for imbalance by with centrifugation. distributing the laundry several times. No action required.No action required.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Malfunction Wrinkling. High spin speed is set. Set a lower spin speed for the next wash. ▶ Loading is not suitable. Please observe the maximum load of the ▶ programs. → Page 24 Prepare the laundry. → Page 27 ▶...
  • Page 41: Emergency Release

    Transport, store and dispose of Dismantle the hoses. 17.1 Emergency release Unlock door 18.2 Installing transport protections Required:The drain pump is empty. → Page 33 To avoid transport damage, secure 1. PLEASE NOTE!Running water can the device with transport locks before lead to property damage.
  • Page 42: Disposal Of Your Old Device

    Service department 18.4 Disposal of your old sche equipment (waste electrical and electronic device equipment - WEEE). Valuable raw materials can be reused The directive sets the through environmentally friendly framework for take-back disposal. valid in the EU and processing of old equipment.
  • Page 43 Service department ¡on the inside of the bottom holding valve. ¡at the back of the device comb. To quickly find your device information and service telephone numbers, you can write down the information.
  • Page 44: Consumption Values

    Consumption values usability values 0 Consumption values usability values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The specified values for other programs asEco 40-60are only guideline values and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Pro- Maxi Program...
  • Page 45 Technical data Rated power 2300W gene Recorded ver- ¡Off state: 0.15W to be allowed to ¡Non-disabled applauded- setting: 0.50 W ¡At least: Water pressure 100 kPa (1 bar) ¡Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bars) Length of the 150 cm water supply feeding tube Length of the 150 cm...
  • Page 48 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direc- tory.

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