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Washing machine WAW28640AU en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Intended use Intended use This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e domestic use only. Do not install or operate this ■ appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and/or outdoor conditions.
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. The following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to ■...
Safety instructions Warning Installation Risk of suffocation! Warning If allowed to play with the Risk of electric shock/fire/ packaging/plastic film or material damage/damage to packing components, children the appliance! may become caught in these or If the appliance is not installed pull them over their heads and properly, this may lead to a suffocate.
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Safety instructions The mains plug must be Warning ■ freely accessible at all times. Risk of fire/material damage/ If this is not possible, in damage to the appliance! order to comply with the The use of extension cords or relevant safety regulations, a power strips may result in fire switch (2-pole switch-off) due to overheating or short...
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Safety instructions If the water hoses are altered Warning ■ or damaged, this may result Risk of injury! in material damage or The appliance is very heavy. ■ damage to the appliance. Lifting it may result in injury. The water hoses must not be Do not lift the appliance on kinked, crushed, altered or your own.
Safety instructions If you reach into the drum Operation ■ while it is still rotating, you Warning risk injuring your hands. Risk of explosions/fire! Wait until the drum has Laundry that has been stopped rotating. pretreated with cleaning agents Warning that contain solvents, e.g.
Safety instructions Never take hold of the mains Caution! ■ plug with wet hands. Material damage/damage to When removing the mains the appliance ■ plug from the socket, always If the amount of laundry in ■ take hold of the plug itself the appliance exceeds its and never the mains cable, maximum load capacity, it...
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Safety instructions Warning Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance! The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury, material damage or damage to the appliance. For safety reasons, use genuine spare parts and accessories only.
Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 27 The displays provide information protection about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected Packaging/used appliance programmes. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n The more indicator lights light up, Dispose of packaging in an the higher the programme's...
Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions Included with the appliance Customer services location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g directory* Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The washing machine be stable Warning Note: so that it does not move around. Risk of injury! The installation surface must be firm The washing machine is very heavy. ■ ■ and level. Be careful when lifting/transporting Soft floors/floor coverings are not the washing machine.
Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Take the hoses out of the holders. kitchenette Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not remove the appliance covering plate. Unscrew and remove all four transportation securing bolts with a Notes wrench (WAF 13).
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Left-hand connection ■ Right-hand connection ■ The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/customer services: Extension for Aqua-Stop and cold ■ water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m); order no. WM Z2380, WZ 10130, CZ 11350, Z 7070X0 A longer supply hose ■...
Positioning and connecting Water inlet When the tap is open, the water flow rate is at least 8 l/min. Warning If the water pressure is higher than this, Danger of death! a pressure-reducing valve must be There is a risk of electric shock if you installed.
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection Drainage into a washbasin Warning ■ Risk of scalding! When you are washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water (e.g. when draining hot water into a washbasin).
Positioning and connecting Levelling Align the appliance using a spirit level. Incorrect alignment may result in loud noises, vibrations and machine "movement". Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF17 spanner, by turning it in a clockwise direction. Check the alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level, and adjust it if necessary.
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection The mains plug can be accessed at ■ all times. If this is not possible, in order to comply with the relevant Warning safety regulations, a switch (2-pole Danger of death! switch-off) must be built into the There is a risk of electric shock if you permanent installation in accordance touch live components.
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first time The washing machine was thoroughly tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water that may be left over from the test, run the first wash cycle without any laundry. Notes The washing machine must be ■...
Positioning and connecting Transportation E.g. when moving house Caution! Risk of damage to the appliance caused by detergent/fabric softener leaking from the dispensers. Leaking detergent/fabric softener can Before switching on the appliance prevent the appliance from working again: correctly, e.g. due to damage to the Notes electronics.
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Connect the mains Open the door. To switch on, press Select a plug. Turn on the the # button.
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer ~ Page 42 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive P Child lock 3 sec. (E) Note: (except for the main switch) and only to prevent the set functions from need to be pressed lightly. being changed accidentally: Press and hold the Finished in + and - button at the same time for ( Main switch...
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Finished in time ■ e.g. 2:30; Programme duration depends on the programme selection in h:min (hours:minutes), Preselection of end time ■ 1 - 24 h; Programme ends after ... h (h = hours), Base dosing quantity ■...
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Getting to know the appliance Further information Further information Switching off the appliance automatically: Programme progress: On OFF ~ Page 13, ~ Page 49 Prewash* Washing * depending on the model Rinse à Spin - 0 - Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop - P - Pause, e.g.
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 30 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry SpeedPerfect setting if L a u n d r y necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Programme name Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is Temperature that can be selected suitable.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž - 40 °C $, 0 - 1600** rpm EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Prewash, Rinse Plus, Easy Iron Detergent è, fabric softener è Delicates / Silk Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Rinse / Spin Extra rinse/spin with selectable speed Note: . The Rinse Plus button is set by default for this $, 0 - 1600** rpm programme. If you require a spin cycle only, press the button to Easy Iron deactivate the function.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Jeans / Dark Wash Max. 3.5 kg Dark-coloured cottons and dark-coloured easy-care fabrics; Ž - 40 °C turn items inside-out before washing. $, 0 - 1200 rpm EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Prewash, Rinse Plus, Easy Iron Detergent è, fabric softener è...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Outdoor Max. 2 kg Membrane-coated weatherproof or outdoor clothing and water- Ž - 40 °C resistant fabrics $, 0 - 800 rpm Notes EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Use special detergent suitable for machine washing; add ■...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Automatic Max. 6 kg Hard-wearing fabrics; 40 °C The degree of soiling and the type of fabric are automatically $, 1400 rpm detected and the washing sequence and intelligent dosage are adjusted accordingly. Detergent è, fabric softener è...
Overview of programmes Starching Laundry should not be treated Note: with fabric softener. Switch on the appliance. Select the Rinse programme. Pour liquid starch into compartment v u in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (clean first if necessary). Press the A button. Dyeing/bleaching Dye should only be used in normal household quantities.
Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set Programme default depends on the model and programme that has been selected. settings Finished in The default programme settings are P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s displayed in the display panel after Before starting the programme, you selecting the programme.
Programme default settings i-DOS settings Your washing machine has an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and fabric softener. The washing machine doses your detergent and fabric softener automatically in most programmes. ~ Page 31 The following have been preset at the factory: i-DOSw : ¨...
Additional programme settings Rinse Plus Additional programme Additional rinse cycle for particularly settings sensitive skin and/or for areas with very soft water. An overview of all additional settings, A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s which can be selected depending on Easy Iron the programme, can be found from...
Operating the appliance The maximum load and the duration ■ Operating the of the programme (alternately) The indicator light for the i-DOS appliance ■ settings, if intelligent dosage has been selected Preparing the washing Information on water and energy O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e ■...
Operating the appliance Pressing and holding the buttons Note: automatically runs through the setting values until the last one. Then press the button again and you will be able to change the setting values again. The settings are activated without needing to be confirmed.
Operating the appliance Start the programme The childproof lock remains Note: active, even once the washing machine Press the A button. The indicator lamp has been switched off. Before selecting lights up and the programme starts. the next programme, deactivate the childproof lock.
Operating the appliance Changing the programme Removing laundry/switching off the appliance If you have started the wrong programme by mistake, you can Open the door and remove the change the programme as follows: laundry. Press the A button. Press the # button. The appliance is Select another programme.
Intelligent dosing system Notes Intelligent dosing Only use easy-pour liquid products ■ system that the manufacturer recommends adding to the detergent drawer. Do not mix different liquid Intelligent dosing system in ■ detergents. If changing your liquid I n t e l l i g e n t d o s i n g s y s t e m the detergent drawer detergent (type, manufacturer, etc.), empty the dispenser completely and...
Intelligent dosing system When the appliance is switched on, the In addition to intelligent dosage, fact that the detergent drawer is closed cleaning aids (e.g. stain remover) can completely is indicated by the following: be added manually to compartment v u, if necessary. ~ Page 48 If intelligent dosagei-DOS w or i- ■...
Intelligent dosing system Basic settings label. Take your water hardness into consideration when doing so. The basic dosages are: Select the basic fabric softener dosage according to how soft you would like For detergents – based on the your laundry to be. ■...
Intelligent dosing system Manual dosage Dosing and adding detergent: Pull out the detergent drawer. For programmes that cannot be used with intelligent dosage, or if you would prefer to dose manually (in which case set intelligent dosage to "off" ö), add detergent to compartment v u.
Appliance settings Changing the signal volume Appliance settings Use the Finished in + or - button to You can change the following settings: change the following settings at the A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s corresponding programme selector The volume of the buttons and the ■...
Sensors Sensors A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s Depending on the type of fabric and load, the automatic load sensing function optimally adjusts the water consumption and programme duration in each programme. Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances...
Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Cleaning and panel maintenance Wipe the housing and the control ■ Warning panel with a soft, damp cloth. C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Remove the detergent residue Danger of death! ■...
Cleaning and maintenance i-DOS detergent draw and its The detergent drawer can be removed completely to allow you to housing clean to dispensers after you have emptied them. Emptying the dispensers: a) Empty the dispensers before The dispensers have emptying removing the drawer.
Cleaning and maintenance – Protect the rear drawer connector Turn off the water tap so that no against water, detergent or fabric- more water can flow in and has to be softener residue; if necessary, drained via the drain pump. clean the outer surfaces with a Switch off the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance Put the service flap back on, lock it Filter in the water supply into place and close it. blocked First, reduce the water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap. Select any programme (except Rinse/Spin/Empty). Press the A button.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy - P - and ÿ The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. - P - The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■...
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Water is leaking out. Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ Tighten the screw connection of the drain hose. ■ The machine is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy The programme is taking Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an ■ longer than usual. imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection is system active – a rinse cycle has been ■...
After-sales service Faults Cause/Remedy - P - and ÿ appear in the The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. display panel when the cycle is paused. If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the machine off and on again) or a repair is required: Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
Consumption rates Consumption rates Energy and water consumption, programme duration and C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate values) Programme Additional Load Energy Water Programme function...
Technical data Technical data Technical data T e c h n i c a l d a t a Dimensions: 850 x 600 x 590 mm (height x width x depth) Weight: 70 - 85 kg (depending on model) Mains connection: Mains voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz Nominal current 10 A Nominal power 1900 –...
Technical data Information for test institute Items Instruction Pre-treatment of new Run two empty runs of Cottons 90 °C with 1400 rpm: The appliance 1st run with 50g detergent and 8g anti sudsing agent, the 2nd run without detergent and sudsing agent. According to standard AS NZS 2040.1-2005 AS NZS 2040.2-2005...
Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y In addition to warranty claims against the vendor based on the purchase agreement and to our appliance warranty, we will provide compensation under the following conditions: If water damage is caused due to a...
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0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY *9001294394*...