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WAT2878XZA
en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAT2878XZA 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: Intended Use

    Intended use Appliance settings ..35 Intended use Activating the setting mode ..35 Changing the signal volume ..35 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. 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 ■...
  • 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 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.
  • Page 8: Operation

    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...
  • Page 9 Safety instructions Do not use cleaning agents that oxygen. Active oxygen can contain solvents. irritate the mucosa and cause eyes to water. Warning Do not open the door using the Risk of injury! emergency release if a If you support your weight/sit programme is running with ■...
  • 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: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Warning Environmental Risk of injury/material protection damage/damage to the appliance! Packaging/used appliance The use of spare parts and E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n accessories supplied by other Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible...
  • Page 12: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting Information on energy and water ■ Positioning and consumption: The displays provide information connecting about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected Included with the appliance 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 The more display segments are Check the machine for transport Note:...
  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting If the hose and mains cables are not ■ ( Mains cable routed properly, there is a risk of 0 Bag: tripping and injury. Installation and operating instructions Lay hoses and cables in such a way ■ After-sales service location directory* that there is no risk of tripping.
  • Page 14: Installation On A Platform With Drawer

    Positioning and connecting On wooden joist floors, install the To prevent transport damage from Note: ■ washing machine: occurring if the appliance is moved In a corner, if possible, at a later date, you must refit the ■ On a water-resistant wooden board transport locks before transporting ■...
  • Page 15: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Observe the following when connecting the machine: Left-hand connection ■ Notes Only operate the washing machine ■ using cold mains water. Do not connect the machine to the ■ mixer tap of an unpressurised hot- water boiler.
  • Page 16: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Model: Aqua­Secure sucked back into the appliance and ■ may damage the appliance/fabrics. Make sure that: The plug does not block drainage ■ from the washbasin. The end of the drain hose is not ■ immersed in the drained water. The water drains away quickly ■...
  • Page 17: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting Levelling Notes The mains voltage and voltage ■ Level the appliance using a spirit level. indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same. Incorrect levelling may result in intense The connected load and fuse noise, vibrations and "wandering". required are specified on the rating Loosen the lock nuts using a plate.
  • Page 18: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Preparatory work: Installing the transport locks: Check the machine. Remove the covers and keep them Remove the protective film from the in a safe place. control panel. Use a screwdriver if necessary. Plug in the mains plug. Turn on the tap.
  • Page 19: 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 32 Controls Loading door with door handle 9S Open the loading door...
  • Page 20: Controls

    Getting to know the appliance Controls 8 Touch display ( Main switch This shows you the programme You can use the # button to information and selection options switch the appliance on and off. for settings, and you can select 0 Programme selector the settings by touching the You can turn the programme...
  • Page 21 Getting to know the appliance Indicators and buttons on the Display for set- Setting control panel tings Speed SpeedPerfect EcoPerfect +1, +2, +3, off Water&Rinse+; + additional rinse cycles ë Easy-Iron Prewash Rinse Stop = no final spin E 3 sec Childlock /control panel lock Memory programme â...
  • Page 22: Laundry

    Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 23 – 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 –...
  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 the fabrics for which it is Temperature that can be selected suitable.
  • Page 25 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Mixed Load o Max. 4.0 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics — - 40 °C 2 - 1400** rpm Eco, Speed, ë, T, p, $, ActiveOxygen Delicate/Silk “ Max. 2.0 kg For delicate, washable items, e.g.
  • Page 26 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Sportswear w Max. 2.0 kg Sportswear and leisurewear made from microfibre fabrics — - 40 °C Notes 2 - 800 rpm Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener. ■ Eco, Speed, ë, T, p, $, Before washing, clean the detergent drawer thoroughly (all ■...
  • Page 27 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Drum Clean Û 0 kg Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer 90 °C 1200 rpm Run the programme, e.g.: ActiveOxygen Before using the appliance for the first time, ■...
  • Page 28: Activeoxygen Refresh Ø

    Overview of programmes ActiveOxygen Refresh Ø Starching Laundry should not be treated Note: with fabric softener. ActiveOxygen Refresh Ø is an innovative programme that is designed Liquid starch can be used to stiffen to refresh laundry and remove odours fabrics particularly in the Rinse and (e.g.
  • Page 29: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings Ready in time Programme default After selecting a programme, the settings programme duration is displayed, e.g. 1:51 (in h:min (hours:minutes)). The programme default 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 and can be changed in the Before the programme starts, you can move the time at which the programme...
  • Page 30: Memory Programme

    Additional programme settings Memory programme Additional programme settings â You can save a selected programme with your favourite settings here. You can find an overview of all of the 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 additional settings that can be selected To store: depending on the programme on the...
  • Page 31: Easy-Iron

    Operating the appliance Easy-Iron Operating the appliance Reduces creasing thanks to a special Preparing the washing spin sequence followed by fluffing and O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e reduced spin speed.
  • Page 32: Change The Programme Default Settings

    Operating the appliance In appliances with a drum light: Placing laundry into the drum The drum is lit after switching on the Warning appliance, after opening and closing the Danger of death! door and after starting a programme. Items of laundry pretreated with The light switches off automatically.
  • Page 33: Start The Programme

    Operating the appliance For programmes without intelligent Childlock /operation lock dosing, or as required (in which case, E 3 sec set intelligent dosing to "off"), detergent can be added manually to the left-hand You can lock the washing machine to compartment.
  • Page 34: Adding Laundry

    Operating the appliance Adding laundry When cancelling programmes Note: that use active oxygen, the door will After starting the programme, you can remain locked for up to 25 minutes until add or remove laundry if necessary. there is no longer any active oxygen in the drum.
  • Page 35: Programme End

    Appliance settings Programme end Appliance settings End lights up in the display panel and You can change the following settings the A and è displays are off. A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s in the control and display panel: If the Û...
  • Page 36: Changing The Brightness Of The Touch Display

    Sensors Changing the brightness of Sensors the touch display A utomatic load sensing Touch œ again. The display for the S e n s o r s touch display's brightness B and the The automatic load sensing function preset brightness light up. adapts the water consumption ideally to each programme depending on the Change the adjustment value by...
  • Page 37: Cleaning And Maintenance

    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! ■...
  • Page 38: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Open and remove the service flap. Put the service flap back on, engage and close it. Take the auxilary drain hose out of the holder. To prevent unused detergent Note: Remove the locking cap and drain from flowing straight into the drain off the water into a suitable during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of container.
  • Page 39: 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. Release water pressure in the supply Emergency release 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 . a) Turn off the tap.
  • Page 40: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them. Caution! Water damage Any escaping water may cause water damage. Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug. Drain the water ~ Page 37 Use a tool to pull the emergency...
  • Page 41: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Indicator Cause/remedy Û is flashing Run the Drum Clean 90 °C programme or a 60 °C programme to clean and care for the drum and the outer tub. Notes Run the programme without laundry. ■...
  • Page 42 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy The drum briefly jerks or Not a fault – the internal motor test may cause the drum to jerk or judder briefly judders after the pro- when the wash programme starts. gramme has started.
  • Page 43 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy The touch display does Has there been a power failure? ■ not work while the appli- Have the fuses blown/has the circuit breaker tripped? Switch on the circuit ■ ance is running. breaker/replace the fuses.
  • Page 44: After-Sales Service

    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.
  • Page 45: 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 Load Energy consumption* Water consumption* Programme duration* Cottons 20 °C 9 kg 0,25 kWh...
  • Page 46: Efficiency Test Programmes For Cotton Fabrics

    Consumption rates 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...
  • Page 47: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Aqua-Stop warranty Dimensions: Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop T e c h n i c a l d a t a A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y 850 x 600 x 590 mm In addition to warranty claims against (height x width x depth)
  • Page 48 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 *9001238166*...

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