Bosch WAW28540GR Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions
Bosch WAW28540GR Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAW28540GR Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAW28540GR 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 Removing laundry/switching off the Intended use appliance ..... 40 This appliance is intended for private Appliance settings ..41 ■...
  • 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 Safety instructions If the water hoses are altered Warning ■ or damaged, this may result Risk of injury! in material damage or The appliance is very heavy. ■ damage to the appliance. Lifting it may result in injury. The water hoses must not be Do not lift the appliance on kinked, crushed, altered or your own.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Safety instructions If you reach into the drum Operation ■ while it is still rotating, you Warning risk injuring your hands. Risk of explosions/fire! Wait until the drum has Laundry that has been stopped rotating. pretreated with cleaning agents Warning that contain solvents, e.g.
  • Page 10: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions Never take hold of the mains Caution! ■ plug with wet hands. Material damage/damage to When removing the mains the appliance ■ plug from the socket, always If the amount of laundry in ■ take hold of the plug itself the appliance exceeds its and never the mains cable, maximum load capacity, it...
  • 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 Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 25 The displays provide information protection about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected P ackaging/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 13: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions I ncluded with the appliance Customer services location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g directory* Check the machine for transport Note:...
  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The washing machine be stable Warning Note: so that it does not move around. Risk of injury! The installation surface must be firm The washing machine is very heavy. ■ ■ and level. Be careful when lifting/transporting Soft floors/floor coverings are not the washing machine.
  • Page 15: 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 transportation securing bolts with a Notes wrench (WAF 13).
  • Page 16: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Left-hand connection ■ Right-hand connection ■ The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/customer services: Extension for Aqua-Stop and cold ■ water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m); order no. WM Z2380, WZ 10130, CZ 11350, Z 7070X0 A longer supply hose (approx.
  • Page 17: Water Inlet

    Positioning and connecting Water inlet When the tap is open, the water flow rate is at least 8 l/min. Warning If the water pressure is higher than this, Danger of death! a pressure-reducing valve must be There is a risk of electric shock if you installed.
  • Page 18: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection Drainage into a siphon Warning ■ The connection point must be Risk of scalding! secured using a hose clamp with a When washing at high temperatures, diameter of 24–40 mm (available there is a risk of scalding if you come from specialist dealers).
  • Page 19: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting Levelling Notes The mains voltage and voltage ■ Align the appliance using a spirit level. indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same. Incorrect alignment may result in loud The connected load and fuse noises, vibrations and machine required are specified on the rating "movement".
  • Page 20: Before Washing For The First Time

    Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first time The washing machine was thoroughly tested before leaving the factory.To remove any water that may be left over from the test, run the first wash cycle without any laundry. Notes The washing machine must be ■...
  • Page 21: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation Before switching on the appliance again: E.g. when moving house Notes Preparatory work: The transport braces must be ■ Turn off the tap. removed. Reduce the water pressure in the Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■...
  • Page 22: 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 23: Familiarising Yourself With

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Washing machine F a m i l i a r i s i n g y o u r s e l f w i t h y o u r a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer ~ Page 37 Operating/display panel Door with door handle...
  • Page 24: Control Panel

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance Control panel P Child lock (Κλείδωμα 3 δευτ.) ( Main switch to prevent the set functions from for switching the washing machine being changed accidentally: on and off: Press and hold the Finish in (Λήξη Press the # button.
  • Page 25: Display Panel

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance Display panel Further information Anti-Stain System (Επιλογή ° | º · Λεκέδων) ~ Page 35 Programme progress: Prewash Washing Rinse à Spin - 0 - Programme end Default programme settings: ( Temperature in °C Programme end during Rinse Stop Ž...
  • Page 26: Laundry

    Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 27 – 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 27: 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 28: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Overview of programmes P rogrammes 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 29 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Mixed Fabrics (Ανάμεικτα) Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž - 40 °C Max. 1600** rpm EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Prewash (Πρόπλυση), Water Plus (Περισσότ. Νερό), Easy-Iron (Λιγότ. Σιδέρωμα) Delicate / Silk (Μεταξωτά) Max.
  • Page 30 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Drum Clean (Καθαρισμός κάδου) 0 kg Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer 80, 90 °C tub, e.g. before running the first wash cycle, if washing frequently 1200 rpm at a low temperature (40 °C or lower) or if an odour has developed after a prolonged period of non-use.
  • Page 31 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Outdoor / Water proofing (Outdoor / Αδιαβροχοποίηση) Max. 1 kg Wash cycle followed by waterproofing of membrane-coated Ž - 40 °C weatherproof and outdoor clothing or water-resistant fabrics Max. 800 rpm Select a programme. EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Add special detergent for outdoor clothing to compartment Water Plus (Περισσότ.
  • Page 32 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Curtains (Κουρτίνες) Max. 3.5 kg 3.5 kg heavy curtains or 25 - 30 m² lightweight drapes Ž - 40 °C Notes Max. 800 rpm Shorter rinse and final spin cycles. ■ EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Use a detergent that is suitable for machine-washing ■...
  • Page 33: Starching

    Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Shirt / Blouses (Πουκάμισα) Max. 2 kg Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres Ž - 60 °C or blended fabrics Max. 800 rpm Notes EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Shirts/blouses are only given a short spin on the Easy-Iron ■...
  • Page 34: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set Programme default depends on the model and programme that has been selected. settings Finish in T he default programme 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 in the display panel after (Λήξη...
  • Page 35: Additional Programme

    Additional programme settings Easy-Iron Additional programme (Λιγότ. Σιδέρωμα) settings Reduces creasing thanks to a special spin sequence followed by fluffing and 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 reduced spin speed.
  • Page 36: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance The maximum load and the duration ■ Operating the of the programme (alternately) Information on water and energy appliance ■ consumption P reparing the washing In appliances with a drum light: O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine The drum is lit after switching on the appliance, after opening and closing the...
  • Page 37: Measure And Add Detergent And Care Products

    Operating the appliance The A button indicator lamp flashes Dilute viscous fabric softener and Note: and the programme settings appear in fabric conditioner with a little water. This the display panel. prevents blockages in the washing machine's piping. Measure and add detergent Pour the detergent and care products and care products into the appropriate compartments:...
  • Page 38: Change The Programme Default Settings

    Operating the appliance Close the detergent drawer. The settings are not saved after switching off the washing machine. Measuring aid* for liquid detergent Default programme settings *depending on the model ~ Page 34 Position the measuring aid for dosing Select additional programme the correct amount of liquid detergent: settings Pull out the detergent drawer.
  • Page 39: Child Lock

    Operating the appliance Child lock Notes Do not leave the door open for too ■ (Κλείδωμα 3 δευτ.) long when adding laundry as water from the laundry may leak out. You can lock the washing machine to For safety reasons, the door remains prevent the functions you have set from ■...
  • Page 40: Programme End

    Operating the appliance Programme end - 0 - and ÿ appear in the display panel. The A button indicator lamp is off. Removing laundry/switching off the appliance Open the door and remove the laundry. Press the # button. The appliance is switched off.
  • Page 41: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings Changing the signal volume Appliance settings Use the Finish in + or - button to Y ou 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 42: 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 43: Machine Housing/Control Panel

    Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Fit the insert and lock it in place (push the cylinder onto the guide panel pin). Push in the detergent drawer. Wipe the housing and the control ■ panel with a soft, damp cloth. Leave the detergent drawer open Note: Remove the detergent residue ■...
  • Page 44: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Clean the interior, pump-cover thread Re-attach the drain hose and secure and pump housing. The impeller in the connection point using the hose the drain pump must be able to clamp. rotate. Refit the pump cover and screw it on Filter in the water supply tightly.
  • Page 45: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. E mergency release 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 . E.g.
  • Page 46: 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 47: 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. ■ machine. Tighten the screw fitting on the supply hose. ■ The machine is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
  • Page 48 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Odours in the washing Run the Drum Clean or Cottons 90 °C programme without laundry. machine. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. Note: . To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
  • Page 49: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service After-sales service I f 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 50: Consumption Rates

    Consumption rates Consumption rates E nergy 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 Water Programme consumption*...
  • Page 51: Technical Data

    Technical data Standard programmes for Cottons in accordance with the (EU) directive no. 1015/2010 Programme + temperature + button Load Approximate programme duration ü Cottons + ú + ü EcoPerfect 9 kg 4 _ h ü Cottons + ú + ü EcoPerfect 4,5 kg 4 _ h ü...
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