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Washing machine WAY28791IR 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.
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.
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Changing the programme ..45 Cancel the programme ..45 Programme end during rinse hold . . 45 Programme end....45 Removing laundry/switching off the appliance .
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. T he 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 Keep packaging, plastic film dangerous situation. Ensure and packing components away the following: from children. The mains voltage on your ■ power socket must match Warning the rated voltage specified Risk of poisoning! on the appliance Detergents and care products (identification plate).
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Safety instructions If you take hold of any of the Warning ■ appliance's protruding parts Risk of electric shock/fire/ (e.g. the appliance door) in material damage/damage to order to lift or move it, these the appliance! parts may break off and If the appliance's mains cable is cause injury.
Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Caution! ■ transportation by transport Material damage/damage to locking devices. If the the appliance transport locking devices are If the water pressure is too ■ not removed before the high or too low, the appliance is operated, this appliance may not be able to may result in damage to the...
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of poisoning! Eye/skin irritation! Poisonous fumes may be given Detergent and care products off by cleaning agents that may spray out if the detergent contain solvents, e.g. cleaning drawer is opened while the solvent. appliance is in operation. Do not use cleaning agents that Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if contain solvents.
Safety instructions Cleaning/Maintenance Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Poisonous fumes may be given Risk 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.
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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 ■...
Environmental protection This enables you to compare the Environmental consumption levels of the different programmes when choosing your protection programme settings and decide on an energy- and water-saving P ackaging/used appliance programme setting. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner.
Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions I ncluded 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 (approx.
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 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 ■...
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 Plug into the mains. Open the washing Sort the laundry. To switch on, press Turn on the tap. machine door.
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance W ashing 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 Buttons Child lock. E 3 sec. for Note: (except for the main switch) and only activating/deactivating the need to be pressed lightly. childproof lock ~ Page 44 Buttons basic settings 3 sec. for Main switch changing the appliance settings, for switching the washing...
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Main menu after selecting the programme e.g. Easy care The arrows on the display panel indicate in which direction the programme default settings can be changed using the buttons located above and below. To change, select the button under the programme highlighted in black and change the programme.
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Getting to know the appliance Wait or go back to the main menu by pressing the Main menu or Anti Stain System x button. basic settings 3 sec. buttons selected Change the appliance setting: e.g. volume of the end signal ~ Page 47 Using the buttons under the two left- hand arrows, select the setting.
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 P rogrammes 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/Instructions Settings Name of the programme Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Delicates / Silk Max. 2 kg Delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic fibres or Ž - 40 °C blends (e.g. silk blouses, silk scarves) 0 - 800** rpm For delicates or silk, use a detergent suitable for machine- Note: .
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Outdoor * Max. 2 kg Membrane-coated weatherproof or outdoor clothing and water-resistant Ž - 40 °C fabrics 0 - 800** rpm Notes ¦, (, x, Ï, Z, $, Á Use special detergent suitable for machine washing; add the ■...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Towels * Max. 3.5 kg Hard-wearing, heat-resistant towels made of cotton; Ž - 90 °C especially soft towels 0 - 1600** rpm ¦, (, x, !, Ï, Z, p, %, $, Á Lingerie * Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Spin * Extra spin with selectable speed 0 - 1600** rpm Drain * For the rinsing water, e.g. after the $ setting (Rinse Hold = no final spin cycle) Outdoor / Waterproofing * Max.
Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Automatic Soft * Max. 3.5 kg Gentler treatment of the laundry; 30 °C The degree of soiling and the type of fabric are automatically detected 1000** rpm and the washing sequence are adjusted accordingly. x, $, Á...
Programme default settings Finished in ñ Programme default The programme duration is shown after settings selecting the programme. Before starting the programme, you T he programme default 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 main menu after can preselect the programme end in hourly increments (h = hour) up to a...
Additional programme settings/options Prewash * Additional programme settings/options (* Settings that can be selected: depending on the on – off model) For heavily soiled laundry. T he settings/options that are available Pour detergent into Note: 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 / o p t i o n s depend on the model.
Additional programme settings/options Easy-Iron * Rinse Hold * Settings that can be selected: Settings that can be selected: on – off on – off Reduces creasing thanks to a special The washing remains in the water after spin sequence followed by fluffing and the last rinse cycle.
Additional programme settings/options Anti Stain System x The treatment of two stains explained in the following example: In total, there are 16 different types of Blood stain to choose from. Blood is first “dissolved” in cold water, Types of stain that can be selected: then the selected wash programme Baby food starts.
Press the # button. The appliance is switched on. To do this, repeatedly press the corresponding button until the required The Bosch logo appears on the display setting is displayed. ~ Page 27 and all indicator lamps light up. The Cottons programme set at the...
Individual laundry Additional programme settings/options items may cause an unbalanced ~ Page 38 load. ~ Page 48 Wait until the Bosch logo no longer ■ Placing laundry into the drum appears before adding laundry. The load screen appears when the ■...
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Operating the appliance Dosing Dose detergents and care products according to: the dosing recommendation on the ■ display panel, e.g. for Easy care. Depending on the amount of washing in the washing machine, a Measuring aid A For liquid detergent dosing recommendation is indicated Compartment II Detergent for the main on the display panel.
Operating the appliance Start the programme Note: Foam detection If Foam has been detected also Make sure that no items of laundry are appears on the display panel, the trapped between the door and the washing machine has detected too rubber seal, and close the door.
Operating the appliance Adding laundry Cancel the programme After starting the programme, you can For programmes at high temperatures: add or remove laundry if necessary. Press the A button. To cool down laundry: Select Rinse. Press the A button to do this. Press the A button.
Operating the appliance Removing laundry/switching off the appliance Open the loading door and remove the laundry. Follow the information on the display panel. Press the # button. The appliance is switched off. Turn off the tap. Not required for AquaStop Note: models.
Appliance settings Appliance settings S ettings that can be selected: A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s End signal ■ off – quiet – medium – loud – very loud Adjust the volume of the end signal.
Sensors Dosing recommendation Sensors The dosing recommendation indicates a A utomatic load sensing recommended detergent dosage as a S e n s o r s percentage, depending on the selected Depending on the type of fabric and programme and the detected load. The load, the automatic load sensing indicated % refers to the dosing function optimally adjusts the water...
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 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.
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.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedy Pause: Reload is not Water level or temperature is too high. Press the A button to continue the possible programme. Door cannot be Water level or temperature is too high. Press the A button to continue the unlocked: Water level programme.
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. ■ appliance. Tighten the threaded joint on the inlet hose. ■ The appliance is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Odours in the washing Run the Drum clean or Cottons 90 °C programme without laundry. machine. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. Note: . To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
After-sales service After-sales service I f you cannot rectify a fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e contact customer services. ~ Cover page We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
Consumption rates Consumption rates E nergy 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*...
Technical data Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes 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 the (EU) directive no. 1015/2010 Programme + temperature + button Load Approximate programme...
Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty O nly 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 *9001221692*...