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Bosch WGB254A1ES User Manual And Installation Instructions
Bosch WGB254A1ES User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WGB254A1ES User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WGB254A1ES [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Buttons ........  23 1.1 General information.... 4 9 Programmes ......  27 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories......  31 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........  31 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 15 Intelligent dosing system ..  35 20.2 Inserting the transit bolts.. 53 15.1 Pouring liquid detergent 20.3 Using the appliance again .. 53 and fabric softener into the 20.4 Disposing of old appliance ...  54 dispensers ...... 35 15.2 Using the manual dosing 21 Customer Service....  54 compartment ......
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 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: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety 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. ▶...
  • Page 6 en Safety 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. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety 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.
  • Page 8 en Safety 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.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety 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. ▶...
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage 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.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy 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...
  • Page 12: Requirements For The Install- Ation Location

    en Installation and connection 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- ▶...
  • Page 13: Removing The Transit Bolts

    Installation and connection 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.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Put on the 4 cover caps. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Open the water tap carefully and check that the connection points are tight. Water outlet connection types This information is intended to help you to connect this appliance to the water outlet.
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en 4.6 Aligning the appliance Sink Fix and secure the water outlet In order to reduce noise and vibra- hose with an el- tion and to prevent the appliance bow. from moving, align the appliance cor- → "Accessories", rectly. Page 31 Use a WAF 17 wrench to loosen the lock nuts in a clockwise direc- Plastic pipe with...
  • Page 16: Before Using For The First Time

    en Before using for the first time Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten Pour approx. 1 litre of water into the lock nuts against the housing the manual dosing compartment. until they are hand-tight. Add washing powder containing In doing so, hold the foot tight and oxygen bleach to the manual dos- do not adjust its height.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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.
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Manual dosing compartment → "Using the manual dosing compartment", Page 36 / : Dispenser for fabric softener or liquid detergent → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 35 : Dispenser for liquid deter- gent → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 35 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.
  • Page 19: Buttons

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en tings by pressing the buttons. The ac- To hide the additional buttons, tivated settings are highlighted briefly press Más 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.
  • Page 20 en Display 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. → "Installing the software update", Page 38 If a software update is available, you can find further information in the Home Connect app.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Description You can remove or add laundry, and interrupt the current programme. → Page 34 Programme status: Programme end Programme status: Steaming Sangre/Sangue The "Blood" stain type is activated. Césped/Relva The "Grass" stain type is activated. Vino tinto/Vinho The "Red wine" stain type is activated. tinto Sudor/Suor The "Sweat"...
  • Page 22 en Display Display Description ¡ Lights up: The door is locked. – To add laundry, the door can be unlocked if lights → "Adding laundry", Page 34 – To open the door, you can cancel the programme. → "Cancelling the programme", Page 34 ¡ Flashes: The door is not closed. ¡...
  • Page 23 Buttons 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. → "Displaying or hiding additional but- → "Installing the software update", tons", Page 19 Page 38 The selection of programme settings...
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection More information i-DOS 1 ¡ Activate Briefly press the button to activate or deactivate the intelligent dosing sys- ¡ Deactivate tem for liquid detergent . ¡ Setting the ba- Press and hold the button for approx. sic dosage 3 seconds to set the basic dosage.
  • Page 25 Buttons en Button Selection More information ⁠   Inicio remoto ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate remote start. → Page 38 ¡ Deactivate ¡ Opening the Home Connect settings ⁠   3 seg ¡ Activate → "Childproof lock", Page 35 ¡ Deactivate Ajustes Multiple selection → "Basic settings", Page 39 Más ¡...
  • Page 26 en Buttons Button Selection More information Favorito ¡ Saving Press the button for approx. 3 seconds to save your customised pro- ¡ Setting gram settings. → "Saving the programme settings", Page 33 If you briefly press the button, you can set customised program settings for your program.
  • Page 27: Programmes

    Programmes en Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Notes ¡ The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information about pro- gramme selection. ¡ For programmes with a temperature setting of 80 °C or 90 °C, the actual temperature may deviate from the specified temperature. The washing effect and hygiene expected at the specified temperatures is nevertheless achieved.
  • Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Delicado/Seda Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag.
  • Page 29 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: Once the set temperature has been reached, it remains constant throughout the entire washing process. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Sport  Wash sports and leisure items made from synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for sports items.
  • Page 30: Laundry

    en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: The temperature and spin speed cannot be adjusted in this programme and are set automatic- ally. The maximum temperature is 40 °C. The maximum spin speed is 1400 rpm. Rápido 15/30 Wash items made from cotton or synthetic fabrics. Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry.
  • Page 31: Preparing The Laundry

    Accessories en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 54. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WMZ2381 tension or AquaStop (approx.
  • Page 32: Detergents And Care

    en Detergents and care products Requirement: The appliance has Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care been correctly installed and connec- ted. → Page 11 products Press . ▶ You can protect your appliance and Detergents and care products The switch-on process takes a few your laundry by selecting and using seconds.
  • Page 33: Saving The Programme Settings

    Basic operation en Set the ⁠   Programas app pro- Open the door. gramme. a ⁠   Inicio remoto flashes. Press ⁠   Inicio remoto. a The Home Connect app displays the programmes that can be selec- ted. Set a programme in the Home Connect app.
  • Page 34: Soaking Laundry

    en Basic operation a The display shows the programme The appliance door remains duration or the programme end locked for safety reasons if the time. temperature and water levels are a After the programme has ended, high. the display shows: End. –...
  • Page 35: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- Intelligent dosing system 15 Intelligent dosing sys- move any foreign objects. The appliance's intelligent dosing Intelligent dosing system system is activated at the factory and automatically doses liquid detergent and fabric softener for any pro- grammes in which intelligent dosing is possible.
  • Page 36: Using The Manual Dosing Compartment

    en Intelligent dosing system Open the lid and pour liquid deter- 15.3 Adapting the / dis- gent and fabric softener into penser the relevant dispensers → Page 17. / dispenser can dose fabric softener or liquid detergent . When it leaves the factory, the dis- penser is set for fabric softener.
  • Page 37: Home Connect

    Home Connect en Press and hold i-DOS 1 for approx. 16.1 Setting up the 3 seconds. Home Connect app a The display shows the set basic Install the Home Connect app on dosage amount. your mobile device. To adjust the setting, press Start the Home Connect app and Wait briefly to save the setting.
  • Page 38: Deactivating Wi-Fi On The Appliance

    en Home Connect 16.4 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the 16.7 Remote start appliance Enable the appliance for remote start via the Home Connect app. Press and hold ⁠   Inicio remoto for approx. 3 seconds. Note Remote start will be deactivated in Press ⁠   Inicio remoto repeatedly the following circumstances: until the display shows "on".
  • Page 39: Data Protection

    Basic settings en 16.9 Data protection 17.1 Overview of the basic settings Please see the information on data protection. Note: Additional functions may be The first time your appliance is available as a result of software up- registered on a home network dates. connected to the Internet, your → "Installing the software update", appliance will transmit the following Page 38...
  • Page 40: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    en Cleaning and servicing Leave the appliance to dry after 17.2 Changing the basic set- ▶ every operation with the door tings open, and leave the detergent drawer to dry. Requirement: The display shows all additional buttons. → Page 19 Select the Algodón/Algodão 90°C ▶ To call up the basic settings, press programme or the drum cleaning Ajustes.
  • Page 41 Cleaning and servicing en Press down on the insert and re- Empty the detergent drawer. move the detergent drawer. Clean the pump unit with a damp Remove the pump unit. cloth. Unclip the detergent drawer cover Clean the detergent drawer and and remove it.
  • Page 42: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing 18.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump regularly, at least once a year, as well as in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rat- tling noises. Emptying the drain pump Turn off the tap. Put the appliance into standby mode.
  • Page 43 Cleaning and servicing en Take the drain hose out of the Once emptied, press firmly on the holder. locking cap. Insert the drain hose into the CAUTION - Risk of scalding! holder. When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot.
  • Page 44 en Cleaning and servicing Since water may remain in the Ensure that both impellers can drain pump, unscrew the pump turn. cap carefully. The filter insert in the pump ‒ housing may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt. Loosen the dirt and remove the filter insert.
  • Page 45: Cleaning The Intake Opening In The Rubber Gasket

    Cleaning and servicing en Insert and close the maintenance flap. 18.4 Cleaning the intake opening in the rubber gasket Regularly check the intake opening in the rubber gasket for any block- ages and clean the intake opening. Open the appliance door. Remove any blockages from the intake opening.
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 19 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. ▶...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting 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. ▶ → Page 45 E:10 -00 -10 -20 The pump for the intelligent dosing system is blocked. Clean the detergent drawer. → Page 40 If the fault persists, call customer service.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting E:30 -20 Critical malfunction. Turn off the water tap. ▶ With this error message, the appliance starts a drain- ing process. Wait approx. 5 minutes until the draining process ends. Restart the appliance. If required, start the draining process again. If the fault persists, call customer service.
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting or heavy foam Detergent dosage is too high. build-up. Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 0.5 litres ▶ of water and pour the mixture into the compartment for manual dosing (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). If intelligent dosing is activated, reduce the basic ▶...
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Drum jerks after the Not a fault. An internal motor test is started. programme starts. No action required. Drum rotates, water Not a fault. Load detection is active for up to 2 does not flow in. minutes.
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Insufficient cleaning or The basic dosage is not correctly adjusted. detergent residues on Set the basic dosage. → Page 36 ▶ the laundry. Damp stains have Water droplets from the drum or from the door have formed on the fabrics moistened the fabrics.
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Odours have formed Humidity and detergent residue may promote the in the appliance. formation of bacteria. Clean the drum. → Page 40 ▶ If you are not using the appliance, leave the door ▶ and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.
  • Page 53: Emergency Release

    Transportation, storage and disposal en 19.1 Emergency release 20.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 42 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 54: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    en Customer Service 20.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 21 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Customer Service Valuable raw materials can be re- according to the corresponding Eco- used by recycling. design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at WARNING least 10 years from the date on Risk of harm to health!
  • Page 55: Aqua-Stop Guarantee

    Customer Service en Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly. 21.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee In addition to warranty claims against the seller under the purchase agree- ment and in addition to our manufac- turer's warranty, we offer compensa- tion under the following conditions.
  • Page 56 en Consumption values Consumption values 22 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.
  • Page 57: Technical Data

    100 kPa compliance with relevant statutory (1 bar) requirements. ¡ Maximum: A detailed Declaration of Conformity 1000 kPa can be found online at www.bosch- (10 bar) home.co.uk among the additional Length of the wa- 150 cm documents on the product page for ter inlet hose your appliance.
  • Page 58: Statement Of Compliance For Great Britain

    ¡ provision 5.2-1 of ETSI EN 303 Connectable Products) Regulations 645 v2.1.1; 2023 can be found online at ¡ provision 5.3-13 of ETSI EN 303 www.bosch-home.co.uk among the 645 v2.1.1. additional documents on the product page for your appliance. Support period BSH Hausgeräte GmbH will provide...
  • Page 60 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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