For more information, please refer to the Digital User Guide. Table of contents 1 Safety........4 7 Display ........22 1.1 General instructions .... 4 8 Keys ........25 1.2 Intended use of the device ..........4 9 Programs ......29 1.3 Restriction of users ..
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15.2 Using the manual dosing 20.3 Recommissioning the container ......38 appliance ........55 15.3 Dosing container / adjusting.. 38 20.4 Disposing of your old appliance ........56 15.4 Setting the basic dosing quantity ........38 21 Service department......56 16 Home Connect .......
Safety 1 Safety Please observe the following safety precautions. 1.1 General instructions ¡Please read these instructions carefully. ¡Keep the instructions for use and product information for future reference. for use or for subsequent owners. ¡Do not connect the device in case of transport damage. 1.2 Intended use of the device Use the appliance only: ¡to prepare machine washable textiles and wool for hand washing...
Safety 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Unskilled installations are dangerous. ▶ Connect and use the appliance only in accordance with the information on the type plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to an alternating current power supply only via a properly installed socket with earthing contact.
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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 heavy weight of the device may cause injuries when lifting it. ▶...
Safety If the appliance is moved by protruding parts, such as the loading door, the parts may break off. ▶ Do not move the appliance by its protruding parts. CAUTION ‒ Risk of cuts! Sharp edges on the device can cause cuts if touched. ▶...
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Safety ▶ On old appliances, unplug the power cord from the socket, then cut through 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 may occur which could lead to injuries.
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! When using solvent-based cleaning agents, toxic fumes may be produced.
Avoid material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ avoid material damage Material damage caused thread on 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 appliance function.
Environmental protection and saving 3.3 Energy saving mode ▶ In case of contact with the appliance, immediately remove all detergent If you do not operate the device for a residue, spray mist residue or residue. short period of time, it will automatically switch to energy saving mode.
Setup and connection 4.2 Contents of the package WARNING Risk of injury! After unpacking, check all parts for When used on a plinth, the appliance transport damage and the may tip over. completeness of the delivery. The device feet for commissioning ▶...
Setup and connection Loosen and remove all bolts of the Depot Requirements 4 transport locks using a wrench The device al- Kitchenette with a key width of 13. borrow under a continuous work- place sheet, that is fixed with the adjacent cupboard is connected the.
Setup and connection 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 that the connections are tight. Connection types for water drainage The information will help you connect this appliance to the water drain.
Setup and connection 4.6 Setting the appliance washbasin The water drain- feed hose with To reduce noise and vibration and to a curved piece avoid the appliance moving, place the fix and emboss appliance horizontally. gene. → "Accessories", Turn the lock nuts clockwise using Page 33 a 17mm open-end wrench.
Before first use Tighten the lock nuts hand-tight Pour approx. 1 litre of tap water into against the housing using a 17mm the manual dosing compartment. open-end wrench. Add powder detergent with Hold the device foot firmly and do oxygen bleach to the manual not 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 essence", Page 34...
Getting to know your device to know device Getting to know your device Getting to know your device 6.1 Device Here you will find an overview of the parts of your device. Depending on the device type, details in the image may differ, e.g. color, etc. the v and pump Transport security...
Getting to know your device maintenance products and the Container for manual dosing information in the program → "Use manual dosing descriptions. container", Page 38 / : dosing compartment for fabric softener or liquid detergent → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 37 : dosing container for liquid detergent →...
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Getting to know your device to press; The activated settings are To hide the extra keys, press again clearly highlighted on the display. brieflyMoreto press. Change setting value When you activate certain settings, the Forcible impact on the display may display shows selection buttons and cause damage.
Display Display isplay isplay on the display you will see the current in- set values, options or instruction texts. Depending on the program status, the display shows some indications in the range , e.g. . Remark:Software updates may make additional features available. →...
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Display Description Indication You can remove or add laundry and interrupt the current program. → Page 36 Program status: program end Program Status: Steaming Blood The blood stain type is activated. The grass stain type is activated. Grass Red wine The red wine stain type is activated.
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Display Description Indication ¡lights up: the door is locked. – To add laundry, the door can be unlocked when the light is on. → "Adding laundry", Page 36 – To open the door, you can cancel the program. → ""Cancel Program", Page 36 ¡flashing: the door is not closed.
Tests 8 Keys to etch Some keys are hidden for a reduced Tests Remark:Software updates may make display view. You can show these additional features available. additional keys on the display. → "Install software update", → "Show or hide additional keys", Page 40 Page 21 If a software update is available, you...
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Tests Knob Choice More information Added Steam ¡activate Activate or deactivate heating and steaming of the textile with water ¡deactivate vapour. To loosen the laundry and avoid creasing, the spin and spin speed are adjusted and the textiles are steamed at the end of the programme.
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Tests Knob Choice More information - 1600 Adjust the spin speed or (activate flush stop). Set spin speed in rpm. With this selection, the water is not pumped out at the end of the wash cycle and spinning is deactivated. The laundry remains in the rinse water.
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Tests Knob Choice More information Prewash ¡activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡deactivate Remark:When the intelligent dosing system is activated, the detergent is automatically dosed for the pre-wash 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 laundry care labels provide you with 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 indicated temperatures are achieved.
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Programs Program Description Maxi- male to bela- thing (kg) ¡max. 1400 rpm Fast/Mix Wash textiles made of cotton, linen and synthetic materials. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Program setting: ¡max. 60 °C ¡max. 1600 rpm Wash sensitive, washable textiles made of silk, viscose Delicate wash/Silk and synthetic fabrics.
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Programs Program Description Maxi- male to bela- thing (kg) Remark:Your device must be connected to your home network and registered in your Home Connect app. → Page 39 Hygiene Plus Wash sturdy textiles made of cotton and linen. Suitable for allergy sufferers and high hygiene requirements.
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Programs Program Description Maxi- male to bela- thing (kg) The programme is therefore not suitable for outdoor textiles or textiles made of silk and wool, such as sweaters. Car 40°C Wash sturdy textiles made of cotton and synthetic fabrics. Degree of contamination and type of textile are automatically recognised.
Accessories 0 Accessories accessories use only original accessories. accessories These are tailored to the device. Remark:Some accessories are available in other colours. Please contact the → "Service Department", Page 56 . Usage Order number- Extend the cold water or Aquastop WMZ2381 Extension of water supply water supply hose (2.50 m).
Detergent and care products Press . ▶ laundry care product 2 Detergent and fabric softener The power-on process takes a few care product seconds. aAn audible function test is performed and the correct selection and use laundry care product carried out. of detergents and care products Remark:The drum light turns off protect your appliance and your...
The Operation in essence Press Control via App. Open the door. aThe Home Connect app shows the selectable programs. Set a program in the Home Connect app. Adjust the program settings if necessary. → "Keys", Page 25 Start the program. →...
The Operation in essence Press . 13.9 Cancel program ▶ aThe drum turns and a Press . load recognition takes place, which Open the door. → Page 35 can take up to 2 minutes and then the water flows into the appliance. At high temperatures and high water levels, the appliance door aThe display shows the program...
Child lock Wipe the rubber cuff dry and intelligent dosing system 5 Intelligent dosing system remove any foreign objects. teem and intelligent dosing system of intelligent dosing system The appliance is activated at the factory and automatically doses liquid detergent and fabric softener for programmes where intelligent dosing is possible.
Intelligent dosing system Open the lids and add liquid The detergent or care product in the manual dosing compartment → detergent and fabric softener Page 19 add. into the appropriate dispensers → Page 19 doing. Slide the detergent drawer into the appliance.
Home Connect Comments quantity that corresponds to the ¡Follow the safety instructions dosage recommendation for 4.5 kg of in these instructions for use and normally soiled laundry. Take the water ensure that they are also observed hardness into account. when operating the appliance via Tip:You can also set the basic dosing the Home Connect app.
Home Connect press to activate Wi-Fi 16.6 Resetting the device's run. network settings aThe display shows "on". Approx. 3 seconds on Control via Comments Appto press. ¡When Wi-Fi is activated, it shows So often on Control via App press display alternates between "on" and the until the display shows "rES".
Basic settings remote diagnosis is available in the Data protection information can be country where you are using the accessed in the Home Connect app. device. Tip:Further information as well as information on the availability of 7 Basic settings remote diagnosis in your country can b asic settings be found in the service/support...
Cleaning and maintenance To set the volume of the signal 8 Cleaning and mainte- finishing maintenance when selecting keys: loves 0 (off) to 4 (very loud) Clean and maintain your appliance finishing maintenance To set the brightness of the carefully to ensure it continues to display: function properly for a long time.
Cleaning and maintenance 18.2 Cleaning the detergent Remove the pump unit. drawer If you want to replace the liquid detergent or fabric softener in the dosing reservoir with another product or the detergent drawer is dirty, clean the detergent drawer. The pump unit contains electrical components.
Cleaning and maintenance Clean the pump unit with a damp cloth. Clean the housing of the detergent drawer in the appliance. Clean the detergent drawer and lid with a soft, damp cloth or hand shower. Slide the detergent drawer into the appliance.
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Cleaning and maintenance Open and remove the service CAUTION - Risk of burns!The valve. soap becomes hot when washing at high temperatures. ▶ Do not touch the hot soapy water. Remove the sealing plug to allow the washing solution to flow into the collection container.
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Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the drain pump Make sure that both wing wheels can be turned. Requirement:The drain pump is empty. → Page 44 Since there may still be residual water in the pump, carefully unscrew the cover. Large contaminants can cause the ‒...
Cleaning and maintenance Install and close the service valve. 18.4 Cleaning the inlet opening in the rubber sleeve Regularly check the inlet opening in the rubber sleeve for blockages and clean the inlet opening. Open the appliance door. Remove any blockages from the inlet opening.
Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting troubleshooting You can fix minor faults in the device yourself. Before you do this, consult troubleshooting contact customer service for information on troubleshooting. This will help you avoid unnecessary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Unskilled repairs are dangerous.
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Troubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Storage E:38 -25 -26 Drain pump is clogged. Clean the drum. → Page 42 If the fault persists, clean the pump. → Page 44 The inlet opening of the rubber sleeve is clogged. Clean the inlet opening in the rubber sleeve. ▶...
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Troubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Storage E:35 -10 Device is leaking. Close the water tap. Please contact customer service. → Page 56 E:30 -20 Critical functional failure. Close the tap. ▶ The error message causes the appliance to start a pump-down procedure.
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Troubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Storage or strong foam- Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ formation. softener with 0.5 liters of water and pour this mixture into the manual dosing compartment (not for outdoor, sportswear and down textiles).
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Troubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Storage Program is paused Start the programCentrifugeor a suitable program ▶ for pumping out. → Page 29 hurt or broken, but door cannot be opened. Door is locked. Door cannot be opened in the Open the door with the emergency release. ▶...
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Troubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Storage Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances Insufficient cleaning washing action or which are deposited on the laundry. Start the programTo rinseor brush the laundry middle residues on the ▶ laundry. after drying. Detergent in the detergent dispenser is unsuitable or has thickened.
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Troubleshooting Cause and Troubleshooting Storage The water supply hose is not connected or is At the water supply damaged. feed hose leaks water. Check the installation of the water supply hose. ▶ → Page 12 In case of damage, please contact customer service. →...
Transport, storage and disposal 19.1 Emergency release Empty the dosing reservoirs. Unlock door 20.2 Installing transport protection Requirement:The drain pump is empty. → Page 44 To avoid transport damage, secure 1. PLEASE NOTE!Runoff water can the device with transport protection cause material damage.
Service department 20.4 Disposal of your old waste equipment electrical and electronic appliance equipment - WEEE). Environmentally friendly disposal The Directive sets the allows valuable raw materials to be framework for the take- reused. back valid in the EU and processing of old equipment.
Service department king on 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, you do not need to stay The product number (E-No.), the with AquaStop or turn off the tap production number (FD) and the serial...
Consumption values consumption values 2 Consumption values consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The values specified for other programs such asEco 40-60are only guideline values and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
2.00 W A detailed RED declaration of ¡At least: conformity can be found on the Water pressure 100 kPa Internet at www.bosch-home.com on (1 bar) the product page of your appliance in ¡Maximum: the additional documents. 1000 kPa (10 bar)
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Declaration of Conformity 5 GHz WLAN (WiFi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (WiFi): For indoor use only.
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