Bosch WAW32640AU Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAW32640AU Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAW32640AU en 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 Appliance settings ..32 Positioning and connecting . . 43 Activating the setting mode ..32 Included with the appliance ..43 Changing the signal volume .
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Intended use Intended use For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for ■ washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in water containing detergent. To be operated with cold mains ■...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions If you lean on the washing Safety instructions ■ machine door when it is open, the washing machine Electrical safety may tip over and cause S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s injuries.
  • Page 7: Safety For Children

    Safety instructions Safety for children Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Detergents and care products Danger of death! may be poisonous if If children play with the washing consumed. machine, they may get into life- Keep detergents and care threatening situations or injure products out of the reach of themselves.
  • Page 8: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 12 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...
  • Page 9: Main Points In Brief

    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.
  • Page 10: Getting To Know The Appliance

    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 25 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive P Child lock 3 sec. (E) Note: (except for the main switch) and only to prevent the set functions from need to be pressed lightly. being changed accidentally: Press and hold the Finished in + and - button at the ( Main switch...
  • Page 12: Display Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Display panel Finished in time ■ e.g. 2:30; Programme duration depends on the programme selection in h:min (hours:minutes), Preselection of end time ■ 1 - 24 h; Programme ends after ... h (h = hours), Base dosing quantity ■...
  • Page 13 Getting to know the appliance Further information Further information Switching off the appliance automatically: Programme progress: On OFF ~ Page 8, ~ Page 32 Prewash Washing Rinse à Spin - 0 - Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop - P - Pause, e.g.
  • Page 14: Laundry

    Laundry Soiling ■ Laundry Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together. P repare the laundry Some examples of soiling levels can L a u n d r y be found on ~ Page 15 Caution! – Light: Do not prewash, select the Damage to the appliance/fabrics SpeedPerfect setting if necessary...
  • Page 15: Detergent

    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...
  • Page 16: Overview Of Programmes

    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/information Settings Programme name Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is Temperature that can be selected suitable.
  • Page 17 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž - 40 °C $, 0 - 1600** rpm EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Prewash, Rinse Plus, Easy Iron Detergent è, fabric softener è Delicates / Silk Max.
  • Page 18 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Rinse / Spin Extra rinse/spin with selectable speed Note: . The Rinse Plus button is set by default for this $, 0 - 1600** rpm programme. If you require a spin cycle only, press the button to Easy Iron deactivate the function.
  • Page 19 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Allergy Plus Max. 7 kg/5* kg Hard-wearing fabrics made of cotton or linen Ž - 60 °C Note: . Particularly suited to washing items that need to be $, 0 - 1600** rpm hygienically clean and especially kind to sensitive skin thanks to EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, the longer wash cycle at a defined temperature, higher water...
  • Page 20 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information 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 ■...
  • Page 21: Starching

    Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information 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 dosage are adjusted accordingly.
  • Page 22: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings Finished in Programme default Before starting the programme, settings you can preselect the programme end ("Ready in" time) in hourly increments The default programme settings are (h = hour) up to a maximum of 24 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 hours.
  • Page 23: I-Dos Settings

    Additional programme settings i-DOS settings Additional programme settings Your washing machine has an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and fabric softener. 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 The washing machine doses your the programme, can be found from...
  • Page 24: Rinse Plus

    Operating the appliance Rinse Plus Switching on the appliance/ selecting a programme Additional rinse cycle for particularly sensitive skin and/or for areas with very Press the # button. The appliance is soft water. switched on. The Cottons programme set at the Easy Iron factory is then always displayed.
  • Page 25: Placing Laundry Into The Drum

    Operating the appliance Placing laundry into the drum Measure and add detergent and care products Warning The washing machine doses your Danger of death! detergent and fabric softener Items of laundry pretreated with automatically in most programmes. cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g.
  • Page 26: Select Additional Programme

    Operating the appliance Select additional programme Child lock 3 sec. settings By selecting additional settings, you can You can lock the washing machine to better adapt the washing process to prevent the functions you have set from your items of laundry. being changed inadvertently.
  • Page 27: Changing The Programme

    Operating the appliance Programme end Notes Do not leave the door open for too ■ - 0 - and ÿ appear in the display panel. long when adding laundry as water The A button indicator lamp is off. from the laundry may leak out. For safety reasons, the door remains ■...
  • Page 28: Intelligent Dosing System

    Intelligent dosing system Initial use/filling the Intelligent dosing dispensers system Refer to the manufacturer's instructions Intelligent dosing system in when choosing your detergent and I n t e l l i g e n t d o s i n g s y s t e m fabric softener.
  • Page 29: Everyday Use

    Intelligent dosing system The display lights up if intelligent Filling the dispensers: ■ dosage has been selected for the The lids of the dispensers in the dispenser. detergent drawer are marked with the The display flashes if the fill level of ■...
  • Page 30: Basic Settings

    Intelligent dosing system Basic settings Notes Reduce the basic dosage if using a ■ very concentrated detergent. The basic dosages are: If large amounts of foam are ■ For detergents – based on the repeatedly created during washing, ■ manufacturer’s recommendation for please check your basic dosage and average soiling and the respective dosage strength settings.
  • Page 31 Intelligent dosing system Warning Dosing and adding detergent: Eye/skin irritation! Pull out the detergent drawer. Detergent and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer is opened while the machine is in operation. Open the drawer carefully. Rinse eyes or skin thoroughly if they come into contact with detergent/care products.
  • Page 32: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings Changing the signal volume Appliance settings Use the Finished in + or - button to You can change the following settings: change the following settings at the A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s corresponding programme selector The volume of the buttons and the ■...
  • Page 33: Sensors

    Sensors Sensors Cleaning and maintenance A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s Warning Depending on the type of fabric and C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! load, the automatic load sensing There is a risk of electric shock if you...
  • Page 34: Machine Housing/Control Panel

    Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control i-DOS detergent draw and its panel housing Wipe the housing and the control Emptying the dispensers: ■ panel with a soft, damp cloth. The dispensers have emptying Remove the detergent residue outlets with removable sealing plugs ■...
  • Page 35 Cleaning and maintenance – Do not clean the cover in the Cleaning the dispensers/detergent dishwasher and do not immerse drawer: The detergent drawer can be it in water. removed completely to allow you to clean to dispensers after you have emptied them.
  • Page 36: The Drain Pump Is Blocked, Emergency Draining

    Cleaning and maintenance The drain pump is blocked, Refit the pump cover and screw it on tightly. The handle must be in a emergency draining vertical position. Warning Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperatures, the water gets very hot. If you come into contact with the hot water, you may be scalded.
  • Page 37: Filter In The Water Supply Blocked

    Faults and what to do about them. Filter in the water supply Faults and what to do blocked about them. First, reduce the water pressure in the Emergency release supply hose: F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m . Turn off the tap.
  • Page 38: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display 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. ■...
  • Page 39: 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 out. Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ Tighten the screw connection of the drain hose. ■ The machine is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
  • Page 40 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 distributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection is system active – a rinse cycle has been ■...
  • Page 41: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service Faults Cause/Remedy - P - and ÿ appear in the The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. display panel when the cycle is paused. If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the machine off and on again) or a repair is required: Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
  • Page 42: Consumption Rates

    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 Additional Load Energy Water Programme function...
  • Page 43: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting Positioning and connecting Included with the appliance P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g Check the machine for transport Note: damage.
  • Page 44: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting In addition, a hose clamp Notes (24 - 40 mm diameter, available from In addition to the safety information ■ specialist dealers) is required to listed here, the local water and connect the water drain hose to a electricity supplier may have special siphon.
  • Page 45: Installing The Appliance In A Kitchenette

    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 transport brace screws.
  • Page 46: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Water inlet Left-hand connection Warning ■ Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety valve in water (it contains an electric valve).
  • Page 47: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Water outlet Optimum water pressure in the supply network Warning At least 100 kPa (1 bar) Risk of scalding! Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar) When you are washing at high When the tap is open, the water flow temperatures, there is a risk of scalding rate is at least 8 l/min.
  • Page 48: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting Levelling Connection Drainage into a washbasin 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.
  • Page 49: Electrical Connection

    Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Before washing for the first time Warning The washing machine was thoroughly Danger of death! tested before leaving the factory. To There is a risk of electric shock if you remove any water that may be left over touch live components.
  • Page 50: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation Installing the transport braces: Remove the covers and keep them E.g. when moving house in a safe place. Use a screwdriver if necessary. Caution! Risk of damage to the appliance caused by detergent/fabric softener leaking from the dispensers. Leaking detergent/fabric softener can prevent the appliance from working correctly, e.g.
  • Page 51: Aqua-Stop Warranty

    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...
  • Page 52 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 *9001026256*...

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