Bosch WAU28540TC Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions
Bosch WAU28540TC Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAU28540TC Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAU28540TC WAU28549TC WAU28568TC 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: Intended Use

    Intended use Cleaning and maintenance . . . 37 Intended use Appliance housing/control panel . . . 38 Drum ......38 This appliance is intended for private ■...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    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 ■...
  • Page 6: Installation

    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.
  • Page 7 Safety instructions If using a residual current Warning ■ circuit breaker, only use one Risk of injury/material that bears the following damage/damage to the mark: z. The presence of appliance! this mark is the only way to The appliance may vibrate or ■...
  • Page 8: Operation

    Safety instructions If the hoses and mains The appliance is secured for ■ ■ cables are not correctly transportation by transport routed, they may constitute a locking devices. If the tripping hazard, which may transport locking devices are result in injury. not removed before the Route hoses and cables appliance is operated, this...
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions If you pour the wrong Repairs and any other work ■ ■ quantity of detergent or on the appliance must only cleaning agent into the be conducted by our appliance, this may result in customer service or by an material damage or damage electrician.
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Environmental protection P ackaging/used appliance 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. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and...
  • Page 13: Tips On Economical Use

    Positioning and connecting Tips on economical use Positioning and connecting Always fill the appliance with the ■ maximum amount of laundry for each programme. S tandard accessories Overview of programmes ~: P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g Supplementary sheet for the Check the appliance for transport Note:...
  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting When the appliance is lifted by its Mains lead ■ protruding parts (e.g. the appliance Bag: door), the components may break Installation and operating ■ off and cause injuries. instructions Do not lift the appliance by Customer Service location protruding parts.
  • Page 15: Installation On A Base Or A Wooden Joist Floor

    Positioning and connecting Installation on a base or a Removing the transport locks wooden joist floor Caution! Damage to the appliance Caution! The appliance is secured for Damage to the appliance ■ transportation using transport locks. The appliance may "wander" and tip/ If the transport locks are not topple from the base when spinning.
  • Page 16: Removing The Support Struts

    Positioning and connecting Unscrew and remove all four Lock the covers firmly in place by transport brace screws. applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. a) Remove the mains cable from the Removing the support struts holders. Unscrew and remove all screws in the vertical transport struts.
  • Page 17: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Undo and remove the screws on the Connection on right side horizontal transport strut. Remove the transport strut. ( ~ 100 cm 0 ~ 130 cm 8 ~ 145 cm @ 0 cm ~ 100 cm The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/the after-sales service:...
  • Page 18 Positioning and connecting Do not use a used supply hose. Only – Model: Aqua­Secure ■ use the supply hose supplied or one that was purchased from an authorised specialist retailer. Do not bend, squash, modify or cut ■ through the water supply hose (otherwise its strength is no longer guaranteed).
  • Page 19: 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 20: Alignment

    Positioning and connecting Alignment Level the appliance using a spirit level. Incorrect levelling may result in intense noise, vibrations and "wandering". Loosen the lock nuts using a wrench, by turning it in a clockwise direction. Electrical connection Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components.
  • Page 21: Before Washing For The First Time

    Positioning and connecting If an earth-leakage circuit breaker is Select A. ■ used, only a type which displays this When the programme ends, press symbol is used: z. the # button till the indicator lamp Only this symbol guarantees turns off, release the button. compliance with the currently Your appliance is now ready for use.
  • Page 22 Positioning and connecting Insert all four sleeves. Before switching on the appliance again: Notes The support struts must be ■ removed. ~ "Removing the support struts" on page 16 The transport braces must be ■ removed. ~ "Removing the transport locks" on page 15 a) Clip the hoses securely in the Pour approx.
  • Page 23: Getting To Know The Appliance

    Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance A ppliance 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 Control panel Loading door Service flap...
  • Page 24: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Programmes that can be selected. 0 Touch-Display 8 Start/Pause button Touch A button to start, interrupt (e.g. reload washing) and cancel the programme. @ Power button Press the # button to switch the appliance on/off.
  • Page 25: Touch-Display

    Getting to know the appliance Touch-Display Programme default settings Caution! Material damage/damage to the appliance. Exerting excessive pressure on the display may damage it. Do not use a sharp object on the display or exert excessive pressure on it. The display on this appliance Note: responds to touch (touch display).
  • Page 26 Getting to know the appliance Additional programme settings Status indicators for the programme progress (programme sequence) Display Setting Display Setting (Speed) Start/Pause button (Eco) Pretreatment ã (Soaking) Wash (Rinse plus) Rinse à (Prewash) ~ "Additional pro- Spin/Drain gramme settings" (Water plus) Programme end on page 29 (Easy iron)
  • Page 27: Laundry

    Laundry Sorting laundry Laundry Sort your laundry according to the care P rotecting your laundry and instructions and manufacturer's L a u n d r y appliance information on the care labels, depending on: Caution! Type of fabric/fibre ■ Damage to the appliance/textiles Colour ■...
  • Page 28: Starching

    Programme default settings Starching Programme default settings Laundry should not be treated Note: with fabric softener. Y ou can change the default settings for Switch on the appliance. P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s selected programmes.
  • Page 29: Finish In Time

    Additional programme settings Finish in time Select the A button. Touch the ˜ or ª button to change Before starting the programme, you the number of hours. can preselect the programme end Select the A button. ("Finish in" time) in 0.5h increments (h = hour) up to a maximum of 24 hours.
  • Page 30: (Prewash)

    Additional programme settings (Prewash) (Rinse plus) Prewash for heavily soiled laundry. Settings that can be selected: Touch (Prewash) to activate or + 1 rinse cycle deactivate it. + 2 rinse cycles + 3 rinse cycles Put the detergent into dispenser I Note: and II.
  • Page 31: (Silent Wash)

    Operating the appliance (Silent wash) Operating the Special designed function for noise appliance reduction. Washing and drying process noise will be reduced, and ending P reparing the appliance signal will be switched off. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e The appliance was tested before If silent is selected for wash only, Note:...
  • Page 32: Switching On The Appliance/Selecting A Programme

    Operating the appliance Switching on the appliance/ Selecting the additional selecting a programme programme settings Press the # button till the indicator By selecting additional settings, you can lamp lights up, release the button. The better adapt the washing process to appliance is switched on.
  • Page 33: Dosing And Adding Detergent And Care Product

    Operating the appliance Notes Filling the dispensers Unfold and load presorted items ■ Pull out the detergent drawer. of laundry. Mix large and small items. Washing items of different Warning size distribute themselves better Eye / skin irritation! during the spin cycle. Individual If the detergent drawer is opened items of washing may cause while the appliance is running,...
  • Page 34: Starting The Programme

    Operating the appliance Starting the programme Measuring aid A* for liquid detergent *depending on the model Touch and hold A button for 1~2 seconds, then release the button. The Position the measuring aid A for programme starts and the appliance measuring the correct amount of liquid door is locked.
  • Page 35: Adding/Removing Laundry

    Operating the appliance When the programme ends, End Cancel the programme Note: is displayed. The door is locked. E (3 ) and Õ remain on to remind you to For programmes at high temperatures: deactivate the childproof lock. Touch the A button. To cool down laundry: Select Rinse.
  • Page 36: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings Leave the door and detergent End signal ■ drawer open so that any residual You can select position 1 and use the ˜ water can evaporate. button to adjust the volume of the end Always wait until the programme ■...
  • Page 37: Sensors

    Sensors Brightness Sensors Possible setting values: 1 - 4 U nbalanced load detection You can select position 3 and use the ˜ S e n s o r s button to adjust the brightness of the system Touch-Display, e.g. ’- „. The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the...
  • Page 38: Appliance Housing/Control Panel

    Cleaning and maintenance Appliance housing/control Emptying the detergent draw, panel cleaning the detergent drawer and its housing Remove the detergent residue ■ immediately. If the appliance contains detergent or Wipe the housing and the control fabric softener residues: ■ panel with a soft, damp cloth. Pull out the detergent drawer.
  • Page 39: Drain Pump Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Fit the insert and lock it in place Open the service flap. (push the cylinder onto the guide pin). Take the drain hose out of the retainer. Push in the detergent drawer. Remove the sealing cap and pour the water out into a suitable container.
  • Page 40: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Refit and screw on the pump cover. Clean the drain hose and siphon The handle must be in a vertical connecting piece. position. Re-attach the drain hose and secure Close the service flap. the connection point using the hose clamp.
  • Page 41: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them Use pliers to remove the filter. 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 and laundry. If possible, leave it to cool down first.
  • Page 42: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy Flashes fast + signal: The door was opened and the water level is too high. Õ ■ Close the door, continue the programme with A button or select Spin. Flashes slowly: The door lock temperature is too high to open the door.
  • Page 43: 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. ■ appliance. Tighten the screw fitting on the supply hose. ■ The door cannot be Childproof lock activated? Deactivate childproof lock.
  • Page 44 Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Foam is leaking from the Have you used too much detergent? Use less detergent for the next wash detergent drawer. cycle. Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 1/2 litre of water and pour it into the manual dosing compartment (not suitable for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
  • Page 45 Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy There is detergent resi- Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue. ■ due on the laundry. Select Rinse or brush the laundry after washing. ■ If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the appliance off and on again) or a repair is required: Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
  • Page 46: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service After-sales service Technical data I f you cannot rectify a fault yourself, D imensions: A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e T e c h n i c a l d a t a (~ "Faults and what to do about them"...
  • Page 48 Free and easy registration – also on mobile phones: www.bosch-home.com/welcome Looking for help? You´ll find it here. Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, need 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 directory.

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