Bosch WAX32GH4GB User Manual And Assembly Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAX32GH4GB [en] User manual and assembly instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 Laundry..........    38 General information...... 4 Preparing the laundry ..... 38 Intended use........ 4 Sorting laundry ....... 39 Restriction on user group.... 5 Degrees of soiling ...... 39 Safe installation ........ 5 Care symbols on the care labels ... 39 Safe use ........... 7 Detergents and care products..
  • Page 3 Customer Service......   68 Connecting your appliance to Product number (E-Nr.) and pro- the Home Connect app.... 48 duction number (FD) ...... 68 Connecting the appliance to the energy manager ...... 48 Consumption values.....    69 Activating Wi-Fi on the appliance... 49 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the appli- Technical specifications....
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety Safety Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap- pliance safely. General information You can find general information about this instruction manual here. ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you use the appliance safely and efficiently. ¡...
  • Page 5: Restriction On User Group

    Safety en Restriction on user group Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons. This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers.
  • Page 6 en Safety ¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger- ous. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli- ance parts or heat sources. ▶ Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of injury! ¡ The appliance may vibrate or move when in use. ▶ Place the appliance on a clean, even, solid surface. ▶ Align the appliance using the appliance feet and a spirit level. ¡ If hoses and power cords have been laid incorrectly, this causes a tripping hazard.
  • Page 8 en Safety ▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity. ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en ¡ The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the open door. ▶ Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door. ▶ Do not place any objects on the appliance door. ¡ Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries.
  • Page 10 en Safety ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Make sure that the length of the ▶ Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. ¡ If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage able to operate properly.
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    en Environmental protection and saving energy Remove all detergent residue, "Add " → Page 41 detergent based ▶ spray residue or other residues on the laundry's degree of soiling. immediately if they come into For light to normal soiling, a smal- contact with the appliance. ler amount of detergent is suffi- cient.
  • Page 13: Energy Saving Mode

    Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Energy saving mode Objects remaining in the drum that If you do not use the appliance for an are not designed for operation with extended period, it automatically the appliance may cause material switches to energy-saving mode. All damage and damage to the appli- displays go out and Start/Reload ...
  • Page 14: Contents Of Package

    en Installation and connection Contents of package After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery. Requirements for the installa- Washing machine tion location Accompanying documents The appliance may "wander" when it Water inlet hose spins.
  • Page 15: Removing The Transit Bolts

    Installation and connection en Installation location Requirements WARNING Risk of electric shock! On a wooden joist Place the appliance The appliance contains live parts. floor on a water-resistant Touching live parts is dangerous. wooden board which Do not operate the appliance ▶...
  • Page 16: Removing The Transport Struts

    en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all four Put on the four cover caps. screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the four cover caps. Pull the power cord out of the holder. Removing the transport struts Remove the four sleeves.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Unscrew and remove the screws in the vertical transport struts using a T20 screwdriver. Connecting the appliance Connect your appliance to the power Remove the transport struts. supply, water inlet and water outlet. Connecting the water inlet hose Note: Please read the information in the "Safety"...
  • Page 18: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber sleeve or into a gully. ¾˝ Fix and secure the wa- ter outlet hose with an min. "elbow" → Page 37. 10 mm Connecting the appliance to the min. 17 mm electricity supply Note: Please read the information in the "Safety"...
  • Page 19 Installation and connection en To align the appliance, turn the ap- pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level. All appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground. Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench.
  • Page 20: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance. Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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 21: Detergent Drawer

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid detergent → "Using a measuring aid for liquid Below is an overview of the structure detergent", Page 43 of the detergent drawer. Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡...
  • Page 22: Operating Logic

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance To select the settings you require, Operating logic press the buttons below the symbols In addition to the actual functions of until the required setting is selected the buttons on the display, you can in the display. also use these buttons to select pro- gramme settings in the main menu and settings in the sub-menus.
  • Page 23: Display

    Display en Display Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Designation Description 0:40 h Programme duration/ Approximate expected programme duration or pro- programme time re- gramme time remaining. maining "Ready in" time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed.
  • Page 24 en Display Display Designation Description "Save a programme" → Page 42. Saving the programme Set "other programmes" → Page 42. Other programmes Childproof lock ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is active and the pro- gramme selector has been adjusted. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 46 ⁠...
  • Page 25 Display en Display Designation Description Energy consumption Energy consumption for the selected programme. : Low energy consumption ¡ : High energy consumption ¡ Water consumption Water consumption for the selected programme. : Low water consumption ¡ : High water consumption ¡ Remote start Remote start is activated.
  • Page 26: Buttons

    en Buttons Buttons Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons The selection of programme settings Buttons and their setting options. depends on the selected pro- With the Options button, you can gramme. You can see the selection open the sub-menu for additional pro- options for each programme in the gramme settings.
  • Page 27 Buttons en Button Selection Description Remote Start  ¡ Activate If you briefly press the button, the appliance will be enabled for remote start via the Home Con- ¡ Deactivate nect app ¡ Open the If you press the button for approx. 3 seconds, the Home Connect Home Connect menu opens.
  • Page 28 en Buttons Button Selection Description Silent Wash ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate Silent Wash, e.g. for wash- ing during the night. ¡ Deactivate The audible signal at the end of programme is deactivated and the final spin speed is reduced. Water Plus ¡...
  • Page 29 Programmes en Intensive Plus  Less Ironing Water Plus Soak Silent Wash Pre-wash Rinse Hold Rinse Plus AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 30: Programmes

    en Programmes Intensive Plus  Less Ironing Water Plus Soak Silent Wash Pre-wash Rinse Hold Rinse Plus AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 31 Programmes en Intensive Plus  Less Ironing Water Plus Soak Silent Wash Pre-wash Rinse Hold Rinse Plus AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 32 en Programmes Intensive Plus  Less Ironing Water Plus Soak Silent Wash Pre-wash Rinse Hold Rinse Plus AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 33 Programmes en Intensive Plus  Less Ironing Water Plus Soak Silent Wash Pre-wash Rinse Hold Rinse Plus AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 34 en Programmes Intensive Plus  Less Ironing Water Plus Soak Silent Wash Pre-wash Rinse Hold Rinse Plus AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 35 Programmes en Intensive Plus  Less Ironing Water Plus Soak Silent Wash Pre-wash Rinse Hold Rinse Plus AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 36 en Programmes Intensive Plus  Less Ironing Water Plus Soak Silent Wash Pre-wash Rinse Hold Rinse Plus AntiStain SpeedPerfect Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 37: Accessories

    Accessories en Accessories Accessories Only use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- Accessories ance. Here you can find an overview of your appliance's accessories and how to use them. Order number Water inlet hose extension Extend the water inlet hose for WMZ2381 cold water or AquaStop (approx.
  • Page 38: Laundry

    en Laundry Pour approx. 1 litre of tap water Press Start/Reload  to start the into compartment II. programme. a The display shows the remaining programme duration. Start the first wash cycle or press to switch off the appliance. → "Basic operation", Page 41 Laundry Laundry You can wash all items that the man-...
  • Page 39: Sorting Laundry

    Laundry en – Wash large and small items of To improve washing results and ▶ laundry together prevent discolouration, sort the – Dab fresh stains with soapy wa- laundry according to the following ter (do not rub them) criteria before washing. –...
  • Page 40: Detergents And Care Products

    en Detergents and care products Notes Detergents and care products Detergents and care ¡ Only use liquid detergents that are self-flowing products ¡ Do not mix different liquid deter- gents You can protect your appliance and Detergents and care products ¡ Do not mix detergent and fabric your laundry by selecting and using softener the correct detergents and care...
  • Page 41: Detergent Dosage

    Basic operation en Detergent dosage Use the correct detergent dosage to ¡ Water hardness achieve optimal washing results and You can find out how hard your save resources. water is from your local water com- The detergent dosage depends on: pany or measure it yourself using ¡...
  • Page 42: Setting A Programme

    en Basic operation Setting a programme Adjusting the programme set- tings Set the programme selector to the required "programme" → Page 29. Depending on the programme and programme progress, you can adjust or activate/deactivate the settings. Note: Overview of all programme set- tings: → "Buttons", Page 26 Requirement: A programme has been set.
  • Page 43: Loading Laundry

    Basic operation en Separate the laundry and place it in the drum. Note: Ensure that there is no laun- dry trapped in the door. Close the door. Using a measuring aid for li- quid detergent If you order the measuring aid as an accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid.
  • Page 44: Use The Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent

    en Basic operation Insert the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. Adding detergent and care product Notes ¡ Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage" → Page 11 sec- tions to ensure that you use the appliance safely. ¡...
  • Page 45: Adding Laundry

    Basic operation en a The display shows either the pro- Press Start/Reload  gramme duration or the "Ready in" time. Unloading the laundry Adding laundry Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- Note: Please read the information in ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- the "Safety"...
  • Page 46: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock Home Connect Home Connect This appliance is network-capable. Home Connect Connecting your appliance to a mo- bile device lets you control its func- tions via the Home Connect app, ad- just its basic settings and monitor its operating status. The Home Connect services are not available in every country.
  • Page 47: Home Connect Settings

    Home Connect  en Home Connect settings Adapt Home Connect to your needs. You can find the Home Connect set- tings in the basic settings for your ap- pliance. Which settings the display shows will depend on whether Home Connect has been set up and whether the appliance is connected to your home network.
  • Page 48: Connecting Your Appliance To The Home Connect App

    en Home Connect "Connect your appliance to the Home Connect app" → Page 48. Connecting your appliance to the Home Connect app Requirements ¡ The appliance is connected to the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi). ¡ The Home Connect app is open and you have logged on. Select Connect app.
  • Page 49: Activating Wi-Fi On The Appliance

    Home Connect  en a If the smart energy system (energy Press and hold Remote Start  manager) does not start the appli- approx. 3 seconds. ance within the set time, the appli- Select energy mngmt.. ance will start the programme itself Select Connect. before the set time period ends.
  • Page 50: Software Update

    Home Connect app. Remote diagnostics Declaration of Conformity Customer Service can use Remote Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Diagnostics to access your appliance hereby declares that the appliance if you contact them, have your appli- with Home Connect functionality ance connected to the Home Con-...
  • Page 51: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en 2.4 GHz band: 100 mW max. 5 GHz band: 100 mW max. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. Basic setting Description Basic settings Basic settings Language Set the language. You can configure the appliance to Basic settings Aut. network log-in "Connect the appli- meet your needs.
  • Page 52: Changing The Basic Settings

    en Cleaning and servicing Changing the basic settings Cleaning the drum To call up the basic settings for If you often wash at a washing tem- the sub-menu, press and hold both perature of 40 °C and lower or the buttons ⁠   3 sec. for approx. 3 appliance has not been used for a seconds.
  • Page 53: Descaling

    Cleaning and servicing en Press out the insert upwards from below. Push in the detergent drawer. Descaling Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and If you add detergent correctly, you do then dry them. not need to descale your appliance. If you still wish to use descaler, follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.
  • Page 54 en Cleaning and servicing Remove the maintenance flap. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
  • Page 55 Cleaning and servicing en The pump cap is comprised of two Cleaning the drain pump parts which can be taken apart for cleaning. Note: Please read the information in Make sure that the impeller in the the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- drain pump can be rotated. ing material damage"...
  • Page 56: Cleaning The Water Outlet Hose At The Siphon

    en Cleaning and servicing Insert the maintenance flap and lock it into place. Residual water may leak out. Clean the water outlet hose and si- phon connecting piece. Close the maintenance flap. Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run the Drain programme after you have emptied the drain...
  • Page 57: Clean The Water Inlet Filters

    Cleaning and servicing en Clean the water inlet filters. Clean the filter in the water inlet in the event of blockages or if the water pressure is too low. Emptying the water inlet hose Turn off the tap. Set a programme, except for Rinse/Freshen Up, Spin or Drain.
  • Page 58 en Cleaning and servicing Use pliers to remove the filter. Clean the filter with a small brush. Reinsert the filter. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 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. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 60: Malfunctions

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting "E:10 / -10" The filters in the water inflow "Clean the filters in the water in- ▶ flow" → Page 57. are blocked. The tap is turned off. Turn on the tap. ▶ The water inlet hose is Ensure that the water inlet hose is ▶...
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting The door cannot be opened. Rinse Hold ⁠ is activated. Continue the programme by select- ▶ ing Spin or Drain and pressing Start/Reload  → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 45 The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has ▶...
  • Page 62 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Water is not flowing in. De- The water inlet hose is Ensure that the water inlet hose is ▶ tergent is not being dis- kinked or jammed. not kinked or jammed. pensed. The spin cycle runs several The unbalanced load detec- Not a fault –...
  • Page 63: Noise

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too Immediate measure: Mix one table- ▶ high. spoon of fabric softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mixture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
  • Page 64: Home Connect Problem

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Detergent or fabric softener Too much detergent/fabric When dosing liquid detergent and ▶ drips off the seal and col- softener in the detergent fabric softener, observe the mark- lects on the door or in the drawer. ing in the detergent drawer and do seal fold.
  • Page 65: Leakage

    Troubleshooting en Leakage Fault Cause troubleshooting Water is leaking out at the Water inlet hose is not cor- Connect the water supply hose cor- water inlet hose. rectly/securely connected. rectly. Connecting the water inlet hose Tighten the screw connection. Water is leaking out at the The water outlet hose is Replace the damaged water outlet ▶...
  • Page 66: Emergency Release

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Unplug the appliance's mains plug. Emergency release Drain the remaining detergent To remove the laundry in the event of solution. a power failure, for example, you can → "Cleaning the drain pump", manually release the door. Page 53 Detach the hoses.
  • Page 67: Using The Appliance Again

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Start the Drain programme. a The unused detergent cannot flow straight into the outlet during the next wash. Disposing of old appliance Valuable raw materials can be re- used by recycling. WARNING Risk of harm to health! Insert the power cord into the Children can lock themselves in the holder...
  • Page 68: Customer Service

    en Customer Service Detailed information on the warranty Customer Service Customer Service period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after- If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service sales service, your retailer or on our unable to rectify faults on the appli- website.
  • Page 69: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en Consumption values 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 70 en Technical specifications Power consumption ¡ Off mode: 0,10 W ¡ Left-on mode: 0,50 W ¡ Time in networked standby mode (Wi- Fi): 5 min(s) ¡ Networked standby mode (Wi- Fi): 1,50 W Water pressure ¡ Minimum: 100 kPa (1 bar) ¡ Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bar) Length of the water in- 150 cm let hose...
  • Page 72 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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