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- Page 1 Washing machine WAX32GH4GB [en] User manual and installation instructions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
For further information, please refer to the Digital User Guide. Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 6 Before using for the first time ... 19 1.1 General information.... 4 6.1 Starting an empty washing cycle ......... 19 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 7 Display ........ - Page 3 20 Customer Service..... 52 13.13 Unloading the laundry .. 36 20.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and 13.14 Switching off the appli- production number (FD).. 52 ance........ 36 21 Consumption values.... 54 14 Childproof lock...... 36 14.1 Activating the childproof 22 Technical specifications.. 55 lock ......... 36 14.2 Deactivating the childproof 23 Declaration of Conformity ..
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Page 4: Safety
en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡... -
Page 5: Safe Installation
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing. - Page 6 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
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Page 7: Safe Use
Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains. - Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
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Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance
Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. -
Page 10: Preventing Material Damage
en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage 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 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy
Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ spray residue or other residues im- lightly and normally soiled laundry. mediately if they come into contact a At lower temperatures, the appli- with the appliance. ance consumes less energy. -
Page 12: Installation And Connection
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 32 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. - Page 13 Installation and connection en 4.4 Removing the transit Installation loca- Requirements tion bolts Base Secure the appli- The appliance is secured for trans- ance with fixing portation using transit bolts on the brackets rear of the appliance. → Page 32. Note: Keep the transit bolt screws and the sleeves in a safe place for fu- ture transport → Page 51.
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Page 14: Removing The Transport Struts
en Installation and connection Pull the power cable out of the Press down on the 4 cover caps. holder. 4.5 Removing the transport Remove the 4 sleeves. struts Unscrew and remove the screws in the vertical transport struts using a T20 screwdriver. Put on the 4 cover caps. -
Page 15: Connecting The Appliance
Installation and connection en Undo and remove the screws in Connect the water inlet hose to a the horizontal transport strut using tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). a T20 screwdriver. Open the water tap carefully and Remove the transport strut. check that the connection points are tight. -
Page 16: Aligning The Appliance
en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against Plastic pipe with Fix and secure the housing using a WAF 17 rubber sleeve or the water outlet wrench. gully hose with an el- → Page 32. 4.7 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibra- tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- In doing so, hold the foot tight and... -
Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 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 18: Detergent Drawer
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 34 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡... -
Page 19: Before Using For The First Time
Before using for the first time en The selected programme setting is If a setting is activated, the display shown in the middle of the display. shows . The selection does not need to be confirmed again. Sub-menu The sub-menu closes automatically To select the settings you require, after a few seconds. - Page 20 en Before using for the first time Pour standard washing powder into compartment II. To prevent foaming, use only half of the amount of detergent recom- mended by the detergent manufac- turer for light soiling. Do not use detergent suitable for woollens or delicates.
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Page 21: Display
Display en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Designation More information 0:40 h Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 24 0 - 1600 Spin speed Set spin speed in rpm. - Page 22 en Display Display Designation More information Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 36 Easy Iron The reduced creasing function is activ- ated.
- Page 23 Display en Display Designation More information Tomato The stain type is activated. Energy consump- Energy consumption for the selected pro- tion gramme. : Low energy consumption ¡ : High energy consumption ¡ Water consump- Water consumption for the selected pro- tion gramme.
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Page 24: Buttons
en Buttons Buttons 8 Buttons With the Options button, you can open the sub-menu for additional programme Buttons settings. The additional programme settings are listed in the overview for the buttons. The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for . - Page 25 Buttons en Button Selection More information Remote Start ¡ Activate → "Remote start", Page 39 ¡ Deactivate ¡ Open the Home Connect menu Child Lock push 3 ¡ Activate → "Childproof lock", Page 36 sec. ¡ Deactivate 3 sec. Multiple selection Basic settings Options Multiple selection Activate additional programme set- tings.
- Page 26 en Buttons Button Selection More information Soak ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate soaking. Before the main wash cycle starts, the ¡ Deactivate laundry remains in the water for longer. For laundry with particularly stubborn soiling. Less Ironing ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the reduced creasing programme.
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Page 27: Programmes
Programmes en Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information about programme selection. Care symbols on the care labels Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen 10,0 or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate SpeedPerfect. - Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Easy Care Wash items made from synthetic or blended fab- rics. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Mixed Load Wash items made from cotton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry.
- Page 29 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Spin Spin and drain the water. – Do not use fabric softener. Programme setting: Max. 1600 rpm Memory Save the programme that you require and the cus- – tomised programme settings. Additional Pro- Set additional programmes. –...
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Page 30: Laundry
en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Sportswear Wash sports and leisure items made from synthetic fibres, microfibre or fleece. Use a detergent that is suitable for sports items. Do not use fabric softener. Tip: Use the Easy Care programme to wash heavily soiled laundry. - Page 31 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1200 rpm SpeedPerfect activated...
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Page 32: Preparing The Laundry
QR code in the table of bag. contents or on www.bosch- home.com. – Tie together longer drawstrings, and tie cords with solid end- 11.1 Preparing the laundry pieces in hoods or trousers –... -
Page 33: Detergents And Care
Notes The switch-on process takes a few ¡ More detailed instructions for use seconds. can be found on www.bosch- home.com or by scanning the QR Note: The lighting for the drum goes code on the title page of this user out automatically. -
Page 34: Saving The Programme Settings
en Basic operation Note: The programme settings are Press down on the insert and re- not saved permanently for the pro- move the detergent drawer. gramme. Adjusting additional programme settings Press Options to call up additional programme settings. Select the programme settings. Press Options to call up the main menu. -
Page 35: Adding Detergent And Care Product
Basic operation en Slide the measuring aid forwards. 13.9 Starting the programme Note: If you want to change the time until the programme ends, set the "Ready in" time first. Press Start/Reload ▶ a The drum rotates and load detec- tion takes place. This can take up to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum. -
Page 36: Resuming The Programme When The Programme Status Is Rinse Hold
en Childproof lock 13.12 Resuming the pro- Childproof lock 14 Childproof lock gramme when the pro- Secure your appliance against being gramme status is Rinse Childproof lock operated unintentionally using the Hold controls. Start the Spin programme or se- 14.1 Activating the childproof lect a suitable programme for draining. -
Page 37: Home Connect
WPS function in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of Requirements contents or on www.bosch- ¡ Your router has a WPS function. home.com. ¡ Wi-Fi is activated on the router. The Home Connect services are not ¡... -
Page 38: Connecting The Appliance To A Wlan Home Network (Wi-Fi) Without Wps Func- Tion
en Home Connect In the Home Connect app, enter 15.2 Connecting the appli- the network name (SSID) and ance to a WLAN home password (key) for your home net- network (Wi-Fi) without work. WPS function Carry out the steps in the Home Connect app to connect the If your router does not have a WPS appliance. -
Page 39: Deactivating Wi-Fi On The Appliance
Home Connect en Select Wi-Fi on/off. Requirements ¡ The appliance is connected to your Select on. Wi-Fi home network. a Wi-Fi is activated. ¡ The appliance is connected to the Note: If Wi-Fi is activated, the appli- Home Connect app. ance will not switch itself off automat- ¡... -
Page 40: Cleaning And Servicing
(to ensure scanning the QR code in the table of a secure data connection). contents or on www.bosch- ¡ The current software and hardware home.com. version of your appliance. ¡ Status of any previous reset to 17.1 Cleaning the drum... -
Page 41: Cleaning The Drain Pump
Cleaning and servicing en Press down on the insert and re- Fit the insert and click it into place. move the detergent drawer. Clean the opening for the deter- Pull out the insert upwards. gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- Push in the detergent drawer. - Page 42 en Cleaning and servicing Open and remove the service 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 43 Cleaning and servicing en Insert the pump cap. Cleaning the drain pump Ensure that the parts of the Requirement: The drain pump is ‒ pump cap are correctly as- empty. → Page 41 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
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Page 44: Troubleshooting
en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 18 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! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶... - Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped. working. Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶ There has been a power cut. Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶...
- Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Drain pump is blocked. ing. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 41 ▶ is activated. Rinse Hold Continue the programme by selecting Spin or ▶ Drain and pressing Start/Reload → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 36 The water outlet hose is connected too high.
- Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- The programme operation is optimised electronically. tion changes during This may change the programme duration. the wash cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
- Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not A low spin speed is selected. reached. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a higher ▶ spin speed. Less Ironing is activated. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶...
- Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Slurping, rhythmical The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is suction noise. pumped out. Not a fault – normal operating noise. ▶ Creasing. The spin speed is too high. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a lower ▶...
- Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the Spin programme.
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Page 51: Emergency Release
19.1 Removing the appliance → "Before using for the first time", Note: More detailed instructions for Page 19. use can be found on www.bosch- home.com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user manual. Turn off the water tap. -
Page 52: Disposing Of Old Appliance
en Customer Service 19.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 20 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service Valuable raw materials can be re- unable to rectify faults on the appli- used by recycling. ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- WARNING tomer Service. - Page 53 Customer Service en Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
- Page 54 en Consumption values Consumption values 21 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 55 Declaration of Conformity 23 Declaration of Con- ¡ Left-on mode: 0,50 W formity ¡ Time until the networked Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Declaration of Conformity standby mode hereby declares that the appliance is set (Wi-Fi): with Home Connect functionality con- 5 mins forms to the basic requirements and ¡...
- Page 56 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz): requirements. Max. 100 mW A detailed Declaration of Conformity 5 GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + can be found online at www.bosch- 5470–5725 MHz): Max. 100 mW home.co.uk among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance. UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
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