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Washing machine WAWH26M9SN 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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Intelligent dosing system..44 Faults and what to do about them....59 Intelligent dosing system in the detergent drawer ....44 Emergency release.
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 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 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.
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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 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 Keep the screws and sleeves in Note: a safe place. kitchenette Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not remove the appliance covering plate.
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 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.
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 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".
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 41 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 (E 3 sec.) Note: (except for the main switch) and only Activate/deactivate to prevent the need to be pressed lightly. set functions from being changed accidentally: To do this, press the Ready in (ñ) ( Main switch...
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Getting to know the appliance h The Remote start (}) button enables the programme to be started remotely on the appliance via the Home Connect app. Remote start remains enabled for 24 hours after it has been activated. It is automatically deactivated if you do not start the programme via the Home Connect app during this...
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Ready in time ■ e.g. 2:30; Programme duration depends on the programme selection in h:min (hours:minutes) End time preselection ■ 1 - 24 h; Programme ends after ... h (h = hours) Basic dosage ■...
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Getting to know the appliance Further information Further information Childproof lock activated Programme progress: is continu- Prewash ously lit Wash Childproof lock activated, is flashing programme selector adjusted Rinse à Foam detection function: Spin ~ Page 42 - 0 - Programme end Å...
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/Instructions Settings Programme name Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and the fabrics for which it Temperature that can be selected is suitable.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings f Easy-Care Max. 4 kg Synthetic or blended fabrics Ž ... 60 °C $, 0 - 1200 rpm EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Prewash (T), Power rinse (ò) Detergent è, fabric softener è o Mix Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž...
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions 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 Note: .
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings *** Allergy Plus ; Max. 6,5 kg Hard-wearing fabrics made of cotton or linen Ž - 60 °C Note: . Particularly suitable for strict hygiene requirements or $, 0 - 1600** rpm particularly sensitive skin thanks to the extended wash cycle at a EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, defined temperature, higher water level and extended rinse cycle.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings *** Sportswear ] Max. 2 kg Sportswear and leisurewear made from microfibre fabrics Ž - 40 °C Notes $, 0 - 800 rpm Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener. ■ EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Before washing, clean the detergent drawer thoroughly (all ■...
Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings *** Automatic intensive Max. 6 kg More intensive treatment of the laundry; 60 °C the degree of soiling and the type of fabric are automatically $, 1400 rpm detected, and the washing sequence and intelligent dosing are adjusted accordingly.
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.
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-DOS w : ¨...
Additional programme settings Power rinse Additional programme (ò) settings Additional rinse cycles depending on programme, longer programme 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 duration for particularly sensitive skin and/or for areas with very soft water.
Operating the appliance The indicator light on the programme Operating the selector lights up and the default programme settings for the selected appliance programme appear in the display panel. Preparing the washing Temperature ■ O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Spin speed machine ■...
Operating the appliance Make sure that no items of laundry Change the programme are trapped between the door and default settings the rubber seal, and close the door. You can use the default settings for each washing cycle or change them. To do this, repeatedly press the corresponding button until the required setting is displayed.
Operating the appliance Start the programme Adding laundry Press the A button. The indicator lamp After starting the programme, you can lights up and the programme starts. add or remove laundry if necessary. The display panel shows the "Ready in" Press the A button to do this.
Operating the appliance Cancel the programme Notes Do not leave any items of laundry in ■ For programmes at high temperatures: the drum. They may shrink in the Press the A button. next wash or discolour another item. To cool down laundry: Select Remove any foreign objects from the ■...
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 v u, if necessary. ~ Page 47 fact that the detergent drawer is closed The selection (on/off) and the Note: completely is indicated by the following: selected dosage strength for i-DOS i If intelligent dosagei-DOS w or ■...
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Intelligent dosing system My water hardness: Notes Reduce the basic dosage if using a ■ very concentrated detergent. If large amounts of foam are ■ repeatedly created during washing, please check your basic dosage and dosage quantity settings. Certain types of liquid detergent can also create excessive amounts of Below is an example of detergent foam.
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.
Home Connect Connecting to your home Home Connect network automatically T his appliance is Wi-Fi enabled and can If your router has a WPS function, you H o m e C o n n e c t be controlled remotely via a smartphone can connect the appliance to your home or tablet PC.
Home Connect Connecting to your home Call up the Wi-Fi settings on your smartphone or tablet PC. network manually Connect your smartphone or tablet PC to the HomeConnect Wi-Fi If you have already automatically network and enter the password connected your appliance to your home (key) “HomeConnect”.
A detailed R&TTE Declaration of Update installation will now start. This Conformity can be found online at process may take several minutes. Do www.bosch-home.com among the not switch the appliance off while additional documents on the product updates are being installed.
Appliance settings 2: The volume of the information ■ Appliance settings signals and/or 3: The volume of the button signals. ■ You can change the following settings: A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s 0 = off, 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 The drain pump is blocked, against water, detergent or fabric- emergency draining softener residue; if necessary, clean the outer surfaces with a Warning soft, damp cloth. Dry before Risk of scalding! putting back in.
Cleaning and maintenance Filter in the water supply blocked First, reduce the water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap. Select any programme (except Rinse/Spin/Empty). Put the service flap back on, lock it Press the A button. Allow the into place and close it.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Indicator 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 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? ■...
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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 redistributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection system is active – a rinse cycle has been ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy There is detergent Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue. ■ residue on the laundry. Select ' Rinse or brush the laundry after washing. ■ - P - appears on the The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door ■...
After-sales service After-sales service If 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 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*...
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...
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 *9001175308*...