en 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: ¡...
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. ▶...
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en WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The heavy 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. ▶...
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.
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en 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.
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. ▶...
en Make sure that the length of the ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Preventing material damage ATTENTION! able to operate properly.
en Remove all detergent residue, If you do not use the appliance for an ▶ spray residue or other residues im- extended period, it automatically mediately if they come into contact switches to standby mode. with the appliance. Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- Environmental protection and saving energy 3 Environmental protec-...
en erate properly, or this may result in ATTENTION! material damage or damage to the If residual water in the appliance appliance. freezes, this may cause damage to Do not operate the appliance with the appliance. ▶ incomplete or defective accessor- Do not install or operate this appli- ▶...
en Unscrew and remove all of Installation loca- Requirements the screws for the 4 transit bolts tion using a WAF 13 wrench. Against a wall Do not trap the power cord or the hoses between the wall and the appli- ance.
en ¡ If four cover caps are included ATTENTION! Material damage may be caused if in the scope of delivery, insert the water inlet hose is connected in- the cover caps in the four open- correctly. ings for the transit bolts. Tighten the screw connections on ▶...
en 4.6 Aligning the appliance Siphon Secure the con- nection point with In order to reduce noise and vibra- a (24–40 mm) tion and to prevent the appliance hose clamp. from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly. Use a WAF 17 wrench to loosen the lock nuts in a clockwise direc- Sink Fix and secure...
en Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten Pour approx. 1 litre of tap water the lock nuts against the housing into compartment II. until they are hand-tight. Add washing powder containing In doing so, hold the foot tight and oxygen bleach to compartment II.
en 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.
en Dosing aid for liquid deter- gent → Page 32 Compartment 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.
en tings by pressing the buttons. The ac- To hide the additional buttons, tivated settings are highlighted briefly press Optionen again. brightly on the display. Changing a setting value ATTENTION! If you activate certain settings, the Pressing on the display with force display shows selection buttons and may cause damage.
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en Display 7 Display The display shows the current set- Display tings, options or relevant information. Depending on the programme status, the display shows some information in area, e.g. . Note: Additional functions may be available as a result of software updates. → Page 35 If a software update is available, you can find further information in the Home Connect app.
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en Display Description Programme status: Steaming Blut The "Blood" stain type is activated. Gras The "Grass" stain type is activated. Rotwein The "Red wine" stain type is activated. Schweiß The "Sweat" stain type is activated. Butter/Öl The "Cooking fat/cooking oil" stain type is activated. Tomate The "Tomato"...
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en Buttons 8 Buttons Some buttons are hidden for a re- Buttons Note: Additional functions may be duced display. You can display these available as a result of software up- additional buttons on the display. dates. → Page 35 → "Displaying or hiding additional but- If a software update is available, you tons", Page 19 can find further information in the...
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en Button Selection More information - 1600 Adjust the spin speed or activate (Spin Speed) (Rinse Hold). Set spin speed in rpm. is selected, the water is not drained at the end of the washing cycle and the spin cycle is deactiv- ated.
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en Button Selection More information Intensiv Spülen ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate three additional (Power Rinse) rinse cycles. ¡ Deactivate Recommended for particularly sensit- ive skin or in regions with very soft water. Leise ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate quiet operation, (Silent Wash) e.g.
en Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Notes ¡ The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information about pro- gramme selection. → "Care symbols on the care labels", Page 30 ¡ The programme's temperature setting guarantees that the recommended temperature on the care label is not exceeded. The temperature that is reached in the appliance may differ from the set temperature.
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en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Schnell/Mix Wash items made from cotton, linen or synthetic (Mixed Load) fabrics. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1600 rpm Fein/Seide Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- (Delicates/Silk) cose and synthetic fabrics.
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en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Hygiene Plus Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton or linen. Suitable for allergy sufferers and for strict hygiene requirements. Note: Once the set temperature has been reached, it remains constant throughout the entire washing process. Programme setting: ¡...
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en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Pflegeleicht Wash dark-coloured and colour-intense items made Plus from cotton or easy-care fabric, e.g. jeans. (Easy Care Turn laundry inside-out before washing. Plus) Use liquid detergent. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Extra Kurz 15'/ Wash items made from cotton or synthetic fabrics.
en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Tip: Some accessories are available 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.
en 11.2 Care symbols on the Basic operation 13 Basic operation care labels Basic operation Washing care symbols 13.1 Switching on the appli- ance Symbol Recommended pro- gramme Note: If you switch the appliance on Cottons (normal) the first time after you have connec- ...
en Setting additional programmes 13.4 Opening the door Requirement: Home Connect is set Grip under the door handle and up. → Page 34 pull on the door. Set the App Programme pro- gramme. a Fernstart flashes. Press Fernstart. a The Home Connect app displays the programmes that can be selec- ted.
en Slide the measuring aid forwards. 13.6 Inserting the measuring Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer. Fold the measuring aid down and click it into place. Insert the measuring aid. 13.8 Adding detergent and care product Note: Observe the information about detergents and care products...
en a The drum rotates and load detec- 13.12 Cancelling the pro- tion takes place. This can take up gramme to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum. Press a The display shows the programme Open the door. → Page 31 duration or the programme end The appliance door remains time.
en Note: Leave the appliance door and The Home Connect app guides you the detergent drawer open to dry. through the entire login process. Fol- low the instructions in the Home Con- nect app to configure the settings. Childproof lock 14 Childproof lock Tip: Please also follow the instruc- tions in the Home Connect app.
en a In the event of a malfunction, in- 15.3 Activating Wi-Fi on the stallation may take up to appliance 40 minutes. Do not reset the net- work settings or the appliance to Press and hold Fernstart for ap- the factory settings. prox.
en nect server and if Remote Dia- Basic settings 16 Basic settings gnostics is available in the country in which you are using the appliance. You can configure the basic settings Basic settings Tip: For further information and de- for your appliance to meet your tails about the availability of Remote needs.
en if you have not used the appliance Restore the appliance to the for a prolonged period, but at least factory settings (rES). once a year. 16.2 Changing the basic set- CAUTION tings Risk of injury! Permanently washing at low temper- Requirement: The display shows all atures and a lack of ventilation for additional buttons.
en Pull out the insert upwards. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and Push in the detergent drawer. then dry them. 17.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump regularly, at least once a year, as well as in the event of faults, e.g.
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en Open and remove the mainten- CAUTION - Risk of scalding! ance flap. When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
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en Insert the drain hose into the Clean the interior, the thread on holder. the pump cap and the pump hous- ing. Cleaning the drain pump Ensure that both impellers can turn. Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 38 Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
en Screw the pump cap as far as it Remove any foreign objects and will go. fluff from the rubber gasket. The handle on the pump cap must Remove any blockages from the be in a vertical position. intake opening. Insert and close the maintenance flap.
en Troubleshooting 18 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. ▶...
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en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:38 -25 -26 Inlet opening of the rubber gasket is blocked. Clean the inlet opening in the rubber gasket. ▶ H:32 The appliance has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶...
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en Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:30 -20 Additional water has been added. Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it ▶ is operating. All other error codes. Malfunction To restart the appliance, press and hold for ap- proximately 5 seconds.
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en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme is The temperature is too high. paused or has been Start the Spülen programme or wait until the tem- ▶ interrupted, but the perature has dropped. door will not open. Water level is too high. Start the Schleudern programme or a suitable ▶...
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en Fault Cause and troubleshooting There are detergent Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances residues on the laun- that deposit on the laundry. dry. Start the Spülen programme or brush out the laun- ▶ dry after drying. Damp stains have Water droplets from the drum or from the door have formed on the fabrics moistened the fabrics.
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en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent or fabric There is too much detergent or fabric softener in the softener drips off the detergent drawer. seal and collects on When dosing, observe the marking in the detergent ▶ the door or in the seal drawer.
en Please specify the exact error mes- 18.1 Emergency release sage when calling. If possible, doc- Releasing the door ument the fault with photos and videos. Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 38 ATTENTION! Escaping water may Transportation, storage and disposal 19 Transportation, stor- cause material damage.
en 19.3 Using the appliance tronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic again equipment - WEEE). For further information, see The guideline determ- ▶ → "Installation and connection", ines the framework for Page 11 and the return and recycling of used appliances as → "Starting an empty washing applicable throughout cycle", Page 16.
en ¡ If your appliance is fitted with 20.1 Product number (E-Nr.), Aqua-Stop, you can in principle production number (FD) leave your appliance unattended and consecutive num- during operation and the tap bering (Z-Nr.) turned on afterwards. The tap only needs to be turned off if you are You can find the product number (E- away from home for a long period, Nr.), the production number (FD) and...
en Consumption values 21 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.
en More information about your model Appliance depth 109.0 cm can be found online at https:// with door open eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/1277119 Weight 81.0 kg This web address is linked to the offi- Maximum load 10.0 kg cial EU EPREL product database. Mains voltage 220-240 V, 22.1 Information regarding 50-60 Hz Free and Open Source...
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de- Declaration of Conformity A detailed Declaration of Conformity clares that the appliance with Home can be found online at www.bosch- Connect functionality conforms to the home.co.uk among the additional essential requirements and other rel- documents on the product page for evant provisions of Directive your appliance.
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en The manufacturer, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH deems that it has complied with ¡ provision 5.1-1 of ETSI EN 303 645 v2.1.1 and, where relevant, provision 5.1-2 of ETSI EN 303 645 v2.1.1; ¡ provision 5.2-1 of ETSI EN 303 645 v2.1.1; ¡...
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