Bosch WGG256ZESN User Manual And Installation Instructions
Bosch WGG256ZESN User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WGG256ZESN User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WGG256ZESN [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 ........  23 1.1 General information.... 4 9 Programmes ......  25 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories......  29 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........  29 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......  33 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ........ 33 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ........ 33 15 Basic settings......  33 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 33 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 34 16 Cleaning and servicing ...  34 16.1 Cleaning the drum....
  • 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 29 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 ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. power cord or Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the hoses ance anywhere that is liable to ex- between the wall...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all of Put on the 4 cover caps. the screws for the 4 transit bolts using a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder. Note: To install the transit bolts to transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- Remove the 4 sleeves.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Siphon Secure the con- tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el- bow. → "Accessories", Page 29 When connecting to a 21 mm = ½" Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap, first fit the adapter with a seal-...
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten 4.6 Aligning the appliance the lock nuts against the housing In order to reduce noise and vibra- until they are hand-tight. tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 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 18: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 30 Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en Add washing powder containing Before using for the first time 6 Before using for the oxygen bleach to compartment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. Before using for the first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory.
  • 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. 10 /  ( ⁠ ) Program end time → "Buttons", Page 23 10.0 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Description Programme status: Rinsing Programme status: Spinning Programme status: Pause Programme status: Programme end Programme status: Steaming ¡ 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 33 ⁠...
  • Page 22 en Display Display Description E:35 / -10 Error code, error display, signal. → "Troubleshooting", Page 38 Example...
  • Page 23: Buttons

    Buttons en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons Button Selection More information ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration.
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection More information ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a washing pro- gramme with more water and an addi- ¡ Deactivate tional rinse cycle. Recommended for particularly sensit- ive skin or in regions with very soft water. ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the reduced creasing programme.
  • Page 25: 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) Bomull (Cotton) Wash hard-wearing items made of cotton, linen or 10.0 blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1600 rpm Fintvätt/Silke Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- (Delicate/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 27: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Do not use fabric softener. Tip: Use the Syntet (Easy Care) programme to wash heavily soiled laundry. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm Iron Assist  Suitable for shirts, T-shirts and similar fabrics made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics.
  • Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Use washing powder containing oxygen bleach. Add the washing powder containing oxygen bleach to compartment II for the main wash. → "Detergent drawer", Page 17 Halve the amount of detergent to avoid foaming. Do not use fabric softener. Do not use liquid detergent or detergent that is in- tended for woollens or delicates.
  • Page 29: 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 49. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WMZ2381 tension or AquaStop (approx.
  • Page 30: Detergents And Care Products

    en Detergents and care products Turn the programme selector and Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care set the required programme. → "Programmes", Page 25 products If required, adjust the programme The manufacturer's instructions for Detergents and care products settings. use and dosage can be found on the → "Adjusting the programme set- packaging.
  • Page 31: For Liquid Detergent

    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. Insert the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. 13.6 Use the measuring aid 13.7 Adding detergent and for liquid detergent...
  • Page 32: Starting The Programme

    en Basic operation Open the door. 13.8 Starting the programme Add or remove laundry. Requirement: A programme is set. Close the door. → "Setting a programme", Page 30 Press Press ▶ 13.11 Cancelling the pro- a The drum rotates and load detec- tion takes place. This can take up gramme to 2 minutes, after which water Press...
  • Page 33: Switching Off The Appli- Ance

    Childproof lock en Remove the laundry from the 14.2 Deactivating the child- drum. proof lock 13.14 Switching off the appli- Requirement: To deactivate the childproof lock, the appliance must ance be switched on. Turn the programme selector to Press and hold the two ⁠   3 sek. ▶...
  • Page 34: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    en Cleaning and servicing Run the Trumrengöring (Drum Activate (On) or deactivate ▶ Clean) programme without laundry (OFF) the reminder to clean but with washing powder that con- the drum. tains oxygen bleach or a a clean- Display the number of fin- ing agent for caring for the inside ished programmes.
  • Page 35: 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 36 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 37 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 38: 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. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 39 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 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped. ▶ Cancel the programme. ▶ → "Cancelling the programme", Page 32 Water level is too high. Select a suitable programme for draining. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 25 flashes.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does has not been pressed. not start. Press ▶ Door is not closed. Close the door. ▶ Childproof lock is activated. Deactivate childproof lock. ▶ → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 33 is activated. Check whether is activated.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Continue the programme by selecting Centrifuger- ▶ ing. ing (Spin) or a suitable programme for draining and pressing → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 32 The water outlet hose is connected too high. Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of ▶...
  • Page 43 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 44 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 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during Secure the appliance feet. ▶ the spin cycle. → "Aligning the appliance", Page 16 Transit bolts have not been removed. → "Removing the transit bolts", Page 13. ▶ Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 35.
  • Page 46 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 Centrifugering (Spin) programme.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Fabric softener re- The use of fabric softener is not supported for the se- mains in the detergent lected programme. drawer. Before washing, check whether the use of fabric ▶ softener is supported for the selected programme. → "Programmes", Page 25 Water is leaking from Dirt on the door or seal causes leaks.
  • Page 48: Emergency Release

    en Transportation, storage and disposal 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 35 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 49: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    Customer Service en 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 50: Consumption Values

    en Consumption values 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 indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
  • Page 51 Technical data en number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al- Appliance depth 63.6 cm ternatively, you can also find the with door closed model identifier in the first line of the Appliance depth 107.3 cm EU energy label. with door open Weight 78.2 kg Maximum load 10.0 kg Mains voltage...
  • Page 52: Looking For Help? You'll Find It Here

    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 direct- ory.

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