Refer to the Digital User Guide for more information. Table of contents 1 Safety........4 7 Display ........22 1.1 General instructions .... 4 8 Keys ........26 1.2 Destination of the device ..........4 9 Programs ......29 1.3 Restriction of users ..4 10 Accessories........
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21 After-sales service......55 15.3 Dosing container / changeover.. 38 21.1 Product number (E-No.), production 15.4 Setting the basic dosing number (FD) and serial number (Z- amount ........38 No.) ....56 16 Home Connect ....... 38 21.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee .... 56 16.1 Set up the Home Connect 22 Consumption values ....
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...
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.
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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. ▶...
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. ▶...
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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.
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. ▶...
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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.
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.
Environmental protection and saving 3.3 Energy saving mode ▶ Immediately remove all detergent residues, spray residues or residues If you do not operate the device for a upon contact with the device. short period of time, it will automatically switch to energy saving mode.
Set up and connect 4.2 Contents of the package WARNING Risk of injury! After unpacking, check all parts for When used on a pedestal, the device transport damage and the may tip over. completeness of the delivery. ▶ The device feet for commissioning must be placed on a base absolutely with the mountings Operation with incomplete or...
Set up and connect Loosen and remove all bolts of the Staging location Requirements 4 transport locks with an open-end The device al- Kitchenette wrench with a spanner width of borrow under one continuous work place sheet, that fixed with the adjacent cupboard is connected pine.
Set up and connect Place the 4 cover caps. Connect the water supply hose to the tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). Slide the 4 cover caps downwards. Open the tap carefully and check whether the connections are tight. Connection types for water drainage The information will help you connect this appliance to the water drain.
Set up and connect 4.6 Adjusting the device Washbasin The water drainage feeding tube with To reduce noise and vibration and to a bend avoid walking of the device, place the fix and drill device horizontally. gene. → "Accessories", Turn the lock nuts clockwise with a Page 33 wrench with a spanner width of Plastic stand...
Before first use Tighten the lock nuts hand-tight Approx. Pour 1 liter of tap water into against the housing with a wrench the manual dosing compartment. with a spanner width of 17. Add powder detergent with Hold the device foot and do not oxygen bleach to the manual adjust the height.
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Before first use Start the first wash or press to put the appliance in standby mode. → "The Ministry in Essentials", Page 34...
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 and other details.
Get to know your device maintenance products and the Manual dosing container information in the program → "Use manual dosing descriptions. container", Page 38 / : dispenser for fabric softener or liquid detergent → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 37 : liquid detergent dispenser →...
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Get to know your device to press; The activated settings are clearly highlighted on the display. Forceful impact on the display can cause damage. ▶ Do not apply strong pressure to the display. Do not press the display with ▶ pointed or sharp objects.
Display Display isplay isplay on the display you will see the current control values, selection options or instruction texts. The display shows some information in the range depending on the program status, e.g. Remark:Additional features may become available through software updates. →...
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Display Description Indication Start, cancel or pause ¡lights up: the program is running and can be aborted know or paused. ¡flashing: the program can be started or resumed. You can remove or add laundry and interrupt the current programme. → Page 36 Program status: program end Program status: steaming ¡lights up: the child lock is activated.
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Display Description Indication Settings that are not available on the device are set via the Home Connect app. More information can be found in the Home Connect app. ¡lights up: the intelligent liquid dosing system detergent is activated. ¡flashes: the minimum fill level of the dosing container is undershot.
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Display Description Indication ¡No water pressure. ¡The water pressure of the tap is too low. The detergent drawer is not fully retracted. → " ",Page 49 Error code, error indication, signal. → Page 47 Example...
Tests Tests etching Tests Remark:Additional features may become available through software updates. → "Install software update", page 39 If a software update is available, you will find more information in the Home Connect app. The selection of the program settings depends on the program set. Knob Choice More information...
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Tests Knob Choice More information Define the program end time. The Ready in / Fin up to 24 hours program duration is already included dance in the set number of hours. After the start of the program, the program duration is displayed. - 90 Temp.
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Tests Knob Choice More information Prewash / ¡activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for Prélavage washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡deactivate Remark:When the intelligent dosing system is activated, the detergent is automatically dosed for the prewash and the main wash. If the intelligent dosing system is deactivated, add the detergent for the prewash directly into the drum and for the main wash into the manual dosing...
Programs 9 Programs programs Programs Comments ¡The care labels of the laundry give you additional instructions for the program selection. ¡The temperature setting of the program guarantees that the The temperature recommended on the washing label is not exceeded. The temperature reached in the device may differ from the set temperature.
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Programs Maxi Program Description male bela- thing (kg) Wash textiles made of synthetic materials. Wrinkle repair loin / Synthéti- Program setting: ques ¡max. 60 °C ¡max. 1400 rpm Wash cotton, linen and synthetic fabrics. Quick/Mix / Mix rapide Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Program setting: ¡max.
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Programs Maxi Program Description male bela- thing (kg) – App program Select other programs directly via the Home Connect ma's / Program- app. knife via App You can find the description of the programs in the Home Connect app. Remark:Your device must be connected to the home network and registered in your Home Connect app.
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Programs Maxi Program Description male bela- thing (kg) ¡The textiles are not washed or cleaned. Ge- do not use detergents or care products. ¡The water vapor is hot and can damage certain types of fabric or textiles. The program is therefore not suitable for outdoor textiles or textiles made of silk and wool, such as pullovers.
Accessories 0 Accessories accessories e use only original accessories. accessories These are tailored to the device. Remark:Some accessories are available in other colours. Please contact the → "Service", page 55 Usage Order number Extend cold water or Aquastop WMZ2381 Extension water supply water supply hose (2.50 m).
Detergent and laundry care products Press . ▶ 2 Detergent and laundry detergent The switching on process takes a a sh laundry care products care product few seconds. aAn audible function test is performed W ith the correct selection and use of laundry care products...
The Ministry in essence Make sure that no small pieces of 13.3 Open door laundry are stuck in the door. Reach into the door handle and pull on the door. 13.5 Starting the program Remark:When the intelligent dosing system is activated, make sure that the dosing containers are filled →...
Child lock The programCentrif. / Essorageor 13.7 Loading laundry set a drain program. → Page 29 After starting the program, you can remove or add the laundry Press . depending on the program status. 13.10 Take out laundry Press . Open the door.
Intelligent dosing system ¡If you use liquid detergent or detergent aThe controls are blocked. If you replace the softener in the aThe child lock also remains in standby dispenser with another product, clean the detergent drawer beforehand of the device and active in the event of a →...
Home Connect 15.2 Use manual dosing 15.4 Set basic dosing amount container If you do not use the intelligent dosing To enable intelligent dosing, set the system, if intelligent dosing is not basic dosing quantity for the dosing possible with a program or if you want containers.
Home Connect The Home Connect app guides you 16.3 Activate Wi-Fi on the through the entire registration device process. Follow the instructions in the Home Connect app to make the Approx. 3 seconds on Start Wifi / settings. Départ Wifipress. So often on Start Wifi / Départ Wifi Tip:Also follow the instructions in until the display shows "oFF".
Home Connect aDuring installation the operating 16.8 Protection of personal ning panel partially blocked. data Please observe the instructions aIn the event of a fault, the installation can take up to last 40 minutes. Do not reset the regarding the protection of personal network settings or the device to data.
Basic settings To set the display brightness: 7 Basic settings basic settings C: 1 (low) to C: 4 (very high) Y OU can change your basic settings basic settings set the device according to your Start the drum cleaning and wishes.
Cleaning and maintenance 18.2 Cleaning the detergent cleaning maintenance 8 Cleaning and maintenance drawer loves If you want to replace liquid detergent clean and maintain your device or fabric softener in the dosing cleaning maintenance carefully to ensure that it continues to reservoir with another product or the work well for a long time.
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Cleaning and maintenance Remove the pump unit. Clean the pump unit with a damp cloth. Unlock and remove the detergent drawer lid. Clean the detergent drawer and lid with a soft, damp cloth or hand shower. Empty the detergent drawer. Insert the detergent drawer, dry the lid and the pump unit and install it.
Cleaning and maintenance Open and remove the service door. Clean the housing of the detergent drawer in the appliance. Place a suitable container for draining the washing water under the opening. Slide the detergent drawer into the appliance. Remove the drain hose from the holder. 18.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump regularly, at least once a year and in the event of...
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Cleaning and maintenance Clean the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of burns!The soap becomes hot when washing at Requirement:The drain pump is empty. → Page 44 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.
Cleaning and maintenance Make sure that both wing wheels Install and close the service flap. can be turned. Install the pump cover. Check whether the pump cover ‒ components are correctly mounted. 18.4 Clean the inlet opening in the rubber sleeve Regularly check the inlet opening in the rubber sleeve for blockages and clean the inlet opening.
Troubleshooting 9 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.
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Interference E:36 -25 -26 Drain pump is clogged. Clean the drain pump. → Page 44 ▶ E:38 -25 -26 Drain pump is clogged. Clean the drum. → Page 42 If the fault persists, clean the pump. →...
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Interference E:35 -10 Device is leaking. Close the water tap. Please contact customer service. → Page 55 E:30 -20 Critical functional failure. Close the tap. ▶ With the error message, the device starts a pump-down procedure. Wait approx.
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Interference flashes and the Device has detected fluctuations in the supply program pauses. voltage. No action required. When the supply voltage has stabilized, lights up and the program continues normally. or strong foam Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: mix a tablespoon of fabric ▶...
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Interference Ready in / Finn danceis activated. Program does not start. Check that Ready in / Finn danceis activated. ▶ → Page 27 Detergent drawer is not fully retracted. ▶ Slide in the detergent drawer. Temperature is too high. Program has been paused hurt or broken off, Start the programRinsing / Rinçageor wait until the...
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Interference Rustling, hissing, No malfunction. Water is rinsed in, detergent and care buzzing or sucking products are dosed, function tests are carried out or the sounds. washing water is pumped out. No action required.No action required. Clapping, rattling There is a foreign object in the pump.
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Troubleshooting Cause and troubleshooting Interference Wrinkling. Please observe the maximum load of the ▶ programs. → Page 29 Prepare the laundry. → Page 33 ▶ The water supply hose is not connected or damaged. At the water supply feeding hose is leaking water. Check the installation of the water supply hose.
Transport, store and dispose of 19.1 Emergency release Empty the dosing containers. Unlock door 20.2 Installing transport protection devices Requirement:The drain pump is empty. → Page 44 To avoid transport damage, secure 1. PLEASE NOTE!Running water can the device with transport locks before lead to property damage.
Service department 20.4 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.
Service department king for defective supply lines or 21.1 Product number (E-No.), fittings up to the AquaStop production number (FD) connection on the tap. and serial number (Z-No.) ¡While using a device In principle, with AquaStop you do The product number (E-No.), the not have to stay or stop.
Consumption values usability values 2 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. The automatic dosing function has been deactivated for this purpose.
¡Time to net 2014/53/EU. work-related A detailed RED declaration of becomes standby conformity can be found on the set (Wi- Internet at www.bosch-home.com on Fi): 5 min the product page of your device in ¡Network the additional documents. unions stand by (WiFi): 2.00 W...
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Declaration of conformity UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (WiFi): for indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (WiFi): for indoor use only.
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