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Bosch WAW32768SN Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions
Bosch WAW32768SN Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAW32768SN Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAW32768SN en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents e n I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Intended use.
  • Page 4 Operating the appliance..38 Faults and what to do about them... 48 Preparing the washing machine . . . 38 Emergency release....48 Switching on the appliance/ selecting a programme .
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    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.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Children/people/pets Safety instructions Warning The following safety information Risk of death! S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to Children and other people who protect you from injury and to are unable to assess the risks prevent material damage to...
  • Page 7 Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of death! Risk of burns! Children may lock themselves When washing at high inside appliances and find temperatures, the glass in the themselves in a life-threatening appliance door becomes hot. situation. Stop children from touching the appliance door when it is hot.
  • Page 8: Installation

    Safety instructions Installation Warning Risk of electric shock/fire/ Warning material damage/damage to Risk of electric shock/fire/ the appliance! material damage/damage to If the appliance's mains cable is the appliance! altered or damaged, this may If the appliance is not installed result in electric shock, short properly, this may lead to a circuiting or fire due to...
  • Page 9 Safety instructions If you take hold of any of the Caution! ■ appliance's protruding parts Material damage/damage to (e.g. the appliance door) in the appliance order to lift or move it, these If the water pressure is too ■ parts may break off and high or too low, the cause injury.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Warning ■ transportation by transport Risk of poisoning! locking devices. If the Poisonous fumes may be given transport locking devices are off by cleaning agents that not removed before the contain solvents, e.g. cleaning appliance is operated, this solvent.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions Warning Caution! Risk of scalding! Material damage/damage to When washing at high the appliance temperatures, there is a risk of If the amount of laundry in ■ scalding if you come into the appliance exceeds its contact with hot detergent maximum load capacity, it solution (e.g.
  • Page 12: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions Cleaning/Maintenance Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Poisonous fumes may be given Danger of death! off by cleaning agents that The appliance is powered by contain solvents, e.g. cleaning electricity. There is a risk of solvent. electric shock if you come into Do not use cleaning agents that contact with live components.
  • Page 13 Safety instructions Caution! Material damage/damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance. Therefore please note: Do not allow these agents to ■...
  • Page 14: Environmental Protection

    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...
  • Page 15: Positioning And Connecting

    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:...
  • Page 16: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 17: Installing The Appliance In A Kitchenette

    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).
  • Page 18: Hose And Cable Lengths

    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 ■...
  • Page 19: Water Inlet

    Positioning and connecting Water inlet Optimum water pressure in the supply network Warning At least 100 kPa (1 bar) Danger of death! Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar) There is a risk of electric shock if you When the tap is open, the water flow touch live components.
  • Page 20: Water Outlet

    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).
  • Page 21: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting Levelling Observe the following information and ensure that: Align the appliance using a spirit level. Notes Incorrect alignment may result in loud The mains voltage and voltage ■ noises, vibrations and machine indicated on the washing machine "movement".
  • Page 22: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time

    Positioning and connecting Before using the appliance 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 ■...
  • Page 23: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation Before switching on the appliance again: E.g. when moving house Notes Preparatory work: The transport braces must be ■ Turn off the tap. removed. Reduce the water pressure in the Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■...
  • Page 24: Main Points In Brief

    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.
  • Page 25: Getting To Know The Appliance

    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 40 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
  • Page 26: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive Note: H Changing the default programme (except for the main switch) and only settings: ~ Page 37 need to be pressed lightly. Temperature (s), ■ Spin speed (0), ■...
  • Page 27: Display Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Display panel Default programme settings: ( Temperature in °C Ž - 90 (Ž = cold) Spin speed in rpm, ■ $, 0 - 1600*; * Max. spin speed, depending on the selected programme and model, 0 = no spin cycle, draining only ■...
  • Page 28 Getting to know the appliance Further information Further information Automatic switch-off of the appliance: Active Oxygen (Ø) ~ Page 38 Ø On OFF ~ Page 14, ~ Page 44 Programme progress: Active oxygen phase Ø Prewash Wash Rinse õ Spin - 0 - Programme end Programme end during Rinse...
  • Page 29: Laundry

    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 –...
  • Page 30: Detergent

    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...
  • Page 31: Overview Of Programmes

    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 the fabrics for which it is Temperature that can be selected (Ž...
  • Page 32 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings f Easy-Care Max. 4 kg Items made of synthetic or blended fabrics Ž ... 60 °C $, 0 - 1200 rpm EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Prewash (T), Power rinse (ò), Easy-Iron (p), Active Oxygen (Ø) **** Max.
  • Page 33 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings ' Rinse / 0 Spin / [ Drain Combined extra programme for rinsing and spinning the laundry, and draining the rinsing water $, 0 - 1600** rpm The Power rinse (ò) button is activated at the factory for Note: .
  • Page 34 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings SuperQuick 15’ - Max. 2 kg Extra-short programme of approx. 15 minutes, suitable for small Ž - 40 °C items of lightly soiled laundry $, 0 - 1200 rpm *** Easy-Care Special Max. 3.5 kg Dark-coloured cottons and dark-coloured easy-care items;...
  • Page 35 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Night wash S Max. 4 kg Particularly quiet programme for washing overnight; suitable for Ž - 40 °C items made from cotton, linen, synthetic or blended fabrics $, 0 - 1200 rpm Notes EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, End signal deactivated,...
  • Page 36: Activeoxygen Refresh Ø

    Overview of programmes ActiveOxygen Refresh Ø Starching ActiveOxygen Refresh Ø is an Laundry should not be treated Note: innovative programme that is designed with fabric softener. to refresh laundry and remove odours (e.g. the smell of cigarettes and kitchen Liquid starch can be used to stiffen odours).
  • Page 37: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set Programme default depends on the model and programme that has been selected. settings Ready 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 (ñ) selecting the programme.
  • Page 38: Additional Programme

    Additional programme settings After starting the programme (if a Pour detergent into Note: Ready in time has been selected and compartments I and II. the wash programme has not yet started), you can change the Power rinse preselected number of hours as follows: Press the A button.
  • Page 39: Switching On The Appliance/ Selecting A Programme

    Operating the appliance Placing laundry into the drum Warning Danger of death! Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent, may cause an explosion after being loaded into the washing machine. Switching on the appliance/ Hand-rinse these items of laundry selecting a programme thoroughly beforehand.
  • Page 40: Measure And Add Detergent And Care Products

    Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent Pour the detergent and care products into the appropriate compartments: and care products Caution! Damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pre- treating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the washing machine.
  • Page 41: Change The Programme Default Settings

    Operating the appliance The display panel shows the "Ready in" For models without a measuring aid, pour the liquid detergent into the time while the programme is running or appropriate dispenser and place it in the programme length and the the drum.
  • Page 42: Adding Laundry

    Operating the appliance Adding laundry When switching from Note: programmes that use active oxygen to After starting the programme, you can those that do not, the door will remain add or remove laundry if necessary. locked for up to 25 minutes until there is no longer any active oxygen in the Press the A button to do this.
  • Page 43: Programme End

    Appliance settings Programme end Appliance settings - 0 - and ÿ appear in the display panel. You can change the following settings: The A button indicator lamp is off. A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s The volume of the buttons and the ■...
  • Page 44: Changing The Signal Volume

    Sensors Changing the signal volume Sensors Use the Ready in + or - button to A utomatic load sensing change the following settings at the S e n s o r s corresponding programme selector Depending on the type of fabric and positions: load, the automatic load sensing 2: The volume of the information...
  • Page 45: Cleaning And Maintenance

    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! ■...
  • Page 46: Detergent Drawer And Housing

    Cleaning and maintenance Detergent drawer and housing If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues: Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer. To remove the insert: Push the insert Take the drain hose out of the upwards from below with your finger.
  • Page 47: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance To prevent unused detergent Note: Then clean the filter: from flowing straight into the drain Disconnect the hose from the tap. during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of Clean the filter with a small brush. water into compartment II and start the [ Drain programme.
  • Page 48: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Caution! Faults and what to do Water damage about them. Any escaping water may cause water damage. Emergency release Do not open the washing machine door F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m . if water can be seen through the glass.
  • Page 49: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Indicator/symbol 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. ■...
  • Page 50: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Water is leaking from the Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ machine. Tighten the threaded joint on the supply hose. ■ The appliance is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
  • Page 51 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Water remaining in the Not a fault – the effectiveness of the care product is not affected. ■ care product Clean the insert if necessary. ■ compartment i . Odours in the washing Run the Drum Clean Û...
  • Page 52: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service Faults Cause/remedy - P - and ÿ appear on 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 then on again) or a repair is required: Switch off the appliance and pull the mains plug out of the socket.
  • Page 53: Consumption Rates

    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 Load Energy Water Programme consumption* consumption*...
  • Page 54: Efficiency Test Programmes For Cotton Fabrics

    Technical data Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes (standard programmes, indicated by ü) are suitable for cleaning normally soiled cotton fabrics and are the most efficient with respect to combined energy and water consumption. Standard programmes for cottons in accordance with Regulation (EU) no. 1015/2010 Programme + temperature Load Approximate programme...
  • Page 55: Aqua-Stop Warranty

    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...
  • Page 56 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 *9001174941*...

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