Bosch WAV28K40AU User Manual And Assembly Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAV28K40AU [en] User manual and assembly instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety ..........   4 Sorting laundry ....... 33 General information...... 4 Degrees of soiling ...... 33 Intended use........ 4 Care symbols on the care labels ... 33 Restriction on user group.... 5 Detergents and care products..   34 Safe installation ........ 5 Detergent recommendation ... 34 Safe use ........... 7 Detergent dosage ...... 35 Safe cleaning and maintenance.. 9...
  • Page 3 Customer Service......   67 Connecting your appliance to Product number (E-Nr.) and pro- the Home Connect app.... 42 duction number (FD) ...... 67 Connecting the appliance to the energy manager ...... 42 Consumption values.....    68 Activating Wi-Fi on the appliance... 43 Information for test institute.... 68 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the appli- ance.......... 44 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 valve hous- ▶ Preventing material damage Preventing material dam- ing for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its surroundings and is not subjec- ted to any external forces. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage Ensure that the inner diameter terial damage and damage to the ap-...
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    en Environmental protection and saving energy Do not use cleaning products Use the economy programme set- ▶ with a high alcohol content. tings. Do not use hard scouring pads ▶ If you adjust the programme set- or cleaning sponges. tings for a programme, the display Clean the appliance with nothing ▶...
  • Page 13: Energy Saving Mode

    Installation and connection en ATTENTION! The appliance comes with an Aqua- Objects remaining in the drum that Sensor. are not designed for operation with During the rinse cycle, the Aqua- the appliance may cause material Sensor checks the degree of tur- damage and damage to the appli- bidity of the rinsing water, and ad- ance.
  • 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 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. Remove the four sleeves.
  • Page 17: Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Note: Please read the information in Connecting the appliance the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- Connect your appliance to the power ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- supply, water inlet and water outlet. tions to ensure that you use the appli- ance safely.
  • Page 18: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibra- tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly. Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- tions to ensure that you use the appli- ance safely.
  • Page 19: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 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 20: Detergent Drawer

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Detergent drawer Manual dosing compartment Below is an overview of the structure /  : Dispenser for fabric softener or of the detergent drawer. detergent  : Dispenser for detergent Controls The controls are used to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
  • Page 21: Display

    Display en Display Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Designation Description 0:40 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 22 en Display Display Designation Description End of programme Programme status 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 39 Energy consumption Energy consumption for the selected programme.
  • Page 23 Display en Display Designation Description ¡ No water pressure. → "Error code / Fault display / Signal", Page 55 ¡ The water pressure is too low. Detergent drawer The detergent drawer has not been pushed in fully. → "Error code / Fault display / Signal", Page 55 E:60 / -2B Error Error code, error display, signal.
  • Page 24: Buttons

    en Buttons Buttons Buttons Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the selected programme. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 26. Button Selection Description...
  • Page 25 Buttons en Button Selection Description (mains switch) ¡ Switch on Switch the appliance on or off. ¡ Switch off Remote Start    ¡ Activate If you briefly press the button, the appliance will be enabled for remote start via the Home Con- ¡ Deactivate nect app ¡...
  • Page 26: Programmes

    en Programmes Intensive Plus  ⁠   i-DOS   ⁠   i-DOS  ⁠   Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 27 Programmes en Intensive Plus  ⁠   i-DOS   ⁠   i-DOS  ⁠   Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 28 en Programmes Intensive Plus  ⁠   i-DOS   ⁠   i-DOS  ⁠   Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 29 Programmes en Intensive Plus  ⁠   i-DOS   ⁠   i-DOS  ⁠   Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 30 en Programmes Intensive Plus  ⁠   i-DOS   ⁠   i-DOS  ⁠   Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Rinse Plus  SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 31: 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 32: Laundry

    en Laundry Laundry Laundry You can wash all items that the man- Laundry ufacturer has marked as machine- washable on the care label and fab- rics made from hand-washable wool using your appliance. Preparing the laundry ATTENTION! To prevent foaming, use only half Objects remaining in the laundry may of the amount of detergent recom- damage the laundry and the drum.
  • Page 33: Sorting Laundry

    Laundry en – Type of fabric and fibre type Sorting laundry – Whites Note: Please read the information in – Colours the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- Wash new coloured items ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- separately the first time you tions to ensure that you use the appli- wash them.
  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: Setting A Programme

    en Basic operation It may take a few seconds for the Note: The setting is saved if you ac- appliance to switch on. tivate or deactivate the intelligent a The appliance performs an audible dosing system. function test in the detergent Loading laundry drawer.
  • Page 37: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    Basic operation en Adding detergent and care Soaking laundry product You can soak the laundry before washing in the appliance by pausing For programmes in which intelligent the programme. dosing is not possible or desirable, you can add detergent to the manual Note: No additional detergent is re- dosing compartment.
  • Page 38: Resuming The Programme When The Programme Status Is Rinse Hold

    en Childproof lock The appliance door remains locked for safety reasons if the temperature and water levels are high. – If the temperature is high, start the Rinse  programme. – If the water level is high: Start ⁠   Spin or ⁠...
  • Page 39: Deactivating The Childproof Lock

    Intelligent dosing system en ¡ If you want to use both dispensers Deactivating the childproof for liquid detergent, adjust the lock "contents of the dispenser" → Page 40. Requirement: To deactivate the childproof lock, the appliance must Requirement:  ⁠   / flashes. be switched on. Pull out the detergent drawer.
  • Page 40: Dispenser Contents

    en Home Connect To end the setting process, wait Dispenser contents briefly. When it leaves the factory, the dis- Note: To adjust the basic dosage for penser is set for fabric softener . Al- , repeat the steps with ⁠   i-DOS. ternatively, you can also use this dis- penser for a second liquid detergent ⁠...
  • Page 41: Home Connect Settings

    Home Connect  en ¡ Operating the appliance on the ap- pliance itself always takes priority. During this time it is not possible to operate the appliance using the Home Connect app. 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.
  • Page 42: Connecting Your Appliance To The Home Connect App

    en Home Connect a The appliance now sets up its own Carry out the steps in the Wi-Fi network with the name (SSID) Home Connect app to connect the HomeConnect. appliance. a If the display shows con and lights up permanently, the appli- ance is connected to the home network.
  • Page 43: Activating Wi-Fi On The Appliance

    Home Connect  en only when your home photovoltaic Press Start/Reload  system can provide sufficient energy a The display shows and Flex or the energy tariff is good. Start is activated. The appliance waits to be started by the smart Requirements energy system (energy manager). ¡...
  • Page 44: Deactivating Wi-Fi On The Appli- Ance

    en Home Connect a If End is shown on the display, the Deactivating Wi-Fi on the ap- network settings are reset. pliance Tip: If you wish to operate your appli- Press and hold Remote Start  ance again via the Home Connect at least three seconds. app, you will need to reconnect it to Set the programme to position 4.
  • Page 45: Declaration Of Conformity

    Information on data protection can be retrieved in the Home Connect app. 2.4 GHz band: 100 mW max. Declaration of Conformity 5 GHz band: 100 mW max. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
  • Page 46: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings Overview of basic settings Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance. Basic setting Programme position Value Description End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the 1 (quiet)
  • Page 47: Cleaning And Servicing

    Cleaning and servicing en Press Spin Speed   and, at the Cleaning the drum same time, turn the programme If you often wash at a washing tem- selector to position 2. perature of 40 °C and lower or the a The display shows the current appliance has not been used for a value.
  • Page 48 en Cleaning and servicing Remove the pump unit. ATTENTION! The pump unit con- tains electrical components. Do not clean the pump unit in the ▶ dishwasher and do not immerse it in water. Protect the electrical connection ▶ on the rear against water, deter- gent and fabric softener residue.
  • Page 49: Descaling

    Cleaning and servicing en Dry the detergent drawer, lid and Descaling pump unit and reinsert them. If you add detergent correctly, you do not need to descale your appliance. If you still wish to use descaler, follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.
  • Page 50 en Cleaning and servicing To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap. Slide a receptacle under the open- ing. Firmly press on the sealing cap. Take the drain hose out of the holder. Insert the drain hose into the holder.
  • Page 51 Cleaning and servicing en Cleaning the drain pump Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Prevent- ing material damage" → Page 11 sec- tions to ensure that you use the appli- ance safely. Requirement: "The drain pump is empty." → Page 49 Since water may remain in the drain pump, remove the pump cap carefully.
  • Page 52: Cleaning The Water Outlet Hose At The Siphon

    en Cleaning and servicing Turn on the tap. Reattach the water outlet hose and secure the connection point using Insert the mains plug. the hose clamp. Switch on the appliance. Pour 1 litre of water into the manual dosing compartment. Start the ⁠...
  • Page 53 Cleaning and servicing en Requirement: The water inlet hose is empty. → "Emptying the water inlet hose", Page 52 Disconnect the hose from the rear of the appliance. Clean the filter with a small brush. Use pliers to remove the filter. Connect the water inlet hose and check for leaks.
  • Page 54 en Cleaning and servicing...
  • Page 55: 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 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting "E:10 / -00 / -10 / -20" The pump for the intelligent Switch off the appliance. dosing system is blocked. Clean the pump unit. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 47 If this indicator appears again, call our after-sales service. → "Customer Service", Page 67 Note: You can start the washing pro- gramme if you deactivate the intelli-...
  • Page 57: Malfunctions

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting 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 compartment for manual dosing (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
  • Page 58 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting The programme does not The detergent drawer has Push the detergent drawer in as far ▶ start. not been pushed in as far as as it will go. it can go. The pump for the intelligent Switch off the appliance.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting → "Resuming the programme when The water is not draining. the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 38 The water outlet hose is con- Install the water outlet hose at a ▶ nected too high. maximum height of 1 metre. → "Technical specifications", Page 69 Pump cover is not correctly...
  • Page 60: Noise

    en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Drum jerks after the pro- This is caused by an internal Not a fault – no action required. ▶ gramme starts. motor test. Vibrations and movement of Appliance is not correctly Aligning the appliance ▶ the appliance whilst spin- aligned.
  • Page 61: Problem With Results

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Loud noises during the spin Appliance is not correctly Aligning the appliance ▶ cycle. aligned. The appliance feet are not Secure the appliance feet. Aligning ▶ fixed. the appliance Transit bolts have not been Removing the transit bolts ▶...
  • Page 62 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause troubleshooting Detergent residue on the Drain the dispenser. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", damp washing. Page 47 Clean the dispenser. Refill the dispenser. → "Filling the dispenser", Page 39 Basic dosage is not correctly If intelligent dosing is activated, re- ▶ adjusted.
  • Page 63: Home Connect Problem

    Troubleshooting en Fault Cause troubleshooting Insufficient cleaning. Drain the dispenser. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 47 Clean the dispenser. Refill the dispenser. → "Filling the dispenser", Page 39 Home Connect problem Fault Cause troubleshooting HomeConnect is not work- Different causes are pos- Go to www.home-connect.com. ▶...
  • Page 64: Odours

    en Troubleshooting Odours Fault Cause troubleshooting → "Cleaning the drum", Page 47 Odours have formed in the Humidity and detergent ▶ appliance. residue may promote the If you are not using the appliance, ▶ formation of bacteria. leave the door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.
  • Page 65: Emergency Release

    Transportation, storage and disposal en 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 49 Detach the hoses.
  • Page 66: Using The Appliance Again

    en Transportation, storage and disposal 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 67: Customer Service

    Customer Service en Make a note of your appliance's de- Customer Service Customer Service tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service quickly. unable to rectify faults on the appli- ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- tomer Service.
  • Page 68: Consumption Values

    en Consumption values Consumption values Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. Consumption values The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.
  • Page 69: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications en Items Instruction Minimum installa- 10 A tion protection According to standard AS NZS 2040.1-2005 AS NZS 2040.2-2005 Rated power 2300 W AS NZ 6400-2016 Power consumption ¡ Off mode: 0,10 W Washing programme Cottons Eco 60 °C, ¡ Left-on mode: 9,0 kg, 1400 rpm 0,43 W ¡...
  • 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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