Bosch WAU28440SG Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAU28440SG Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAU28440SG 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 Cleaning and maintenance . . . 38 Intended use Machine housing/control panel ..38 Drum ......38 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. 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 The mains voltage on your Warning ■ power socket must match Risk of poisoning! the rated voltage specified Detergents and care products on the appliance may result in poisoning if (identification plate). The consumed. connected loads and the If accidentally swallowed, seek required fuse protection are medical advice.
  • 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 Warning Warning Risk of poisoning! Eye/skin irritation! Poisonous fumes may be given Detergent and care products off by cleaning agents that may spray out if the detergent contain solvents, e.g. cleaning drawer is opened while the solvent. appliance is in operation. Do not use cleaning agents that Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if contain solvents.
  • Page 10: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions Cleaning/Maintenance Warning Risk of electric shock/material Warning damage/damage to the Risk of death! appliance! The appliance is powered by If moisture penetrates the electricity. There is a risk of appliance, this may cause it to electric shock if you come into short circuit.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Tips on economical use Environmental protection Always fill the appliance with the ■ maximum amount of laundry for each programme. P ackaging/used appliance Wash normally soiled laundry E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n ■...
  • Page 12: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting Mains lead Positioning and Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions S tandard accessories Customer Service 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 appliance for transport Note:...
  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The washing machine must be Warning Note: aligned in a stable manner so that it Risk of injury! does not move around. The washing machine is very heavy. ■ The installation surface must be firm Be careful when lifting/transporting ■...
  • Page 14: Removing The Transport Locks

    Positioning and connecting Removing the transport locks Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. Caution! Damage to the appliance The machine is secured for ■ transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the machine may become damaged when it is operated.
  • Page 15: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Remove the transport strut. Water inlet Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Observe the following when connecting the machine: Notes Only operate the washing machine ■ Hose and cable lengths using cold mains water.
  • Page 16: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection Connect the water supply hose to Caution! the water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to Water damage the appliance: When water is being pumped away, the – Model: Standard outlet hose is under water pressure and may slip out of the wash basin or connection point.
  • Page 17: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting Secure the outlet hose so that it Levelling cannot slip out. Level the appliance using a spirit level. Elbow available from after-sales service: Incorrect levelling may result in intense Individual part number 00655300 noise, vibrations and "wandering". Loosen the lock nuts using a wrench, by turning it in a clockwise direction.
  • Page 18: Electrical Connection

    Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Before washing for the first time Warning The washing machine was thoroughly Risk 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 19: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation Before switching on the appliance again: e.g. when moving home Notes Preparatory work: The support struts must be ■ Turn off the water tap. removed. Reduce the water pressure in the The transport locks must be ■...
  • Page 20: Getting To Know The Appliance

    Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance A ppliance 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 9S Open the door Detergent dispenser 9T Close the door Control panel...
  • Page 21: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel You can find possible programme default settings and additional programme settings in the overview; these differ depending on the model. ( Programme default settings can be changed. Overview of all programme default settings ~ Page 30 0 additional programme settings can be selected.
  • Page 22: Display Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Display panel In the table you can find possible settings and information in the display panel; these differ depending on the model. Settings for the selected programme — - 90* Temperature in °C Temperature - - - -, 0 - 1400* Spin speed in rpm Maximum spin speed or - - - - (Rinse stop = no final drain, (revolutions per minute) washing remains in the water after the last rinse)
  • Page 23: Laundry

    Laundry Sorting laundry Laundry Sort your laundry according to the care P repare the laundry instructions and manufacturer's L a u n d r y information on the care labels, Caution! depending on: Damage to the appliance/fabrics Type of fabric/fibre ■...
  • Page 24: Starching

    Detergent Starching Detergent Laundry should not be treated Note: C orrect selection of detergent with fabric softener. D e t e r g e n t The care label is crucial to ensure Liquid starch can be used to stiffen correct detergent selection, temperature fabrics particularly in the Rinse and and laundry treatment.
  • Page 25: Saving Energy And Detergent

    Detergent Saving energy and detergent For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. Saving Soiling/note Reduced temper- Light ature and deter- No visible dirt or stains. Cloth- gent quantity as ing has taken on some body per the recom- odour, e.g.: mended dosage...
  • Page 26: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Overview of programmes O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Max. load * as kg Name of the programme depending on the model and the pro- Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is gramme suitable.
  • Page 27 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information “ Delicates/Silk Max. 2.0 kg For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic — - 40 °C fibres or blended fabrics (e.g. silk blouses, silk scarf). - - - -, 0 - 800 rpm Use a detergent suitable for appliance-washing delicates Note: G SpeedPerfect, F EcoPerfect,...
  • Page 28 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Drum Clean Û Max. 0.0 kg Special program for drum hygiene or fluff removal. Do not load —, 40°C, 90 °C any laundry. 1200 rpm 90°C = antibacterial program. 40°C = antibacterial program, special drum cleaning detergent can be used.
  • Page 29 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information AllergyPlus ; Max. 6.5 kg For cleaning cotton and linen fabrics that have particularly strict — - 60 °C hygienic requirements (e.g. for people with allergies). - - - -, 400 - 1400 rpm G SpeedPerfect, F EcoPerfect, % Soaking, ë...
  • Page 30: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings To continue/end the program Programme default ~ Page 36 settings The maximum speed that can be set depends on the model and program You can find possible N ote: that has been selected. P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s programme default settings in the overview;...
  • Page 31: Additional Programme Settings31

    Additional programme settings The length of the program is Note: Additional programme automatically adjusted when the program is running. settings Certain factors can affect the program length, e.g.: You can find possible additional Note: Program 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 programme settings in the overview;...
  • Page 32: Water/Rinse Plus

    Operating the appliance Water/Rinse Plus Operating the (ë Water/Rinse Plus) appliance Additional rinse cycle depending on the programme; longer programme length Install and connect washing N ote: O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e for particularly sensitive skin and/or for machine properly.
  • Page 33: Change The Programme Default Settings

    Operating the appliance Change the programme Notes Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. default settings ■ Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during You can use the default settings or the spin cycle. Individual items of change them. laundry may lead to imbalances.
  • Page 34: Measure And Add Detergent And Care Products

    Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent Pour in detergent and/or cleaning product. and care products Caution! Damage to the appliance! Detergents and agents for the pretreatment of laundry (e.g. stain remover, prewash sprays, etc.) may damage the surfaces of the appliance. Keep these agents away from the Dispenser I Clothing disinfectant.
  • Page 35: Starting The Programme

    Operating the appliance Childproof lock Measuring aid A* for liquid detergent * Depending on the model (E 3sec.) You can lock the washing machine to Position the measuring aid for prevent the functions you have set from measuring the correct amount of liquid being changed inadvertently.
  • Page 36: Changing The Programme

    Operating the appliance Programme end during rinse To continue the program, press the button A Start/Reload. The program hold continues automatically. - - - - 0 appears in the display panel Notes and the indicator lamp of the A Start/ Do not leave the door open for too Reload button flashes.
  • Page 37: Removing Laundry/Switching Off The Appliance

    Setting the signal Removing laundry/switching Setting the signal off the appliance Y ou can change the following settings: Open the washing machine door S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l The volume for the information and remove the laundry.
  • Page 38: Sensors

    Sensors Changing the volume Cleaning and Use the ñ Finished in button to change maintenance the following settings at the corresponding program selector Warning positions: 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! 2: The volume of the information ■...
  • Page 39: Descaling

    Cleaning and maintenance Descaling After the water has cooled down: Turn off the water tap so that no Descaling should not be necessary if more water can flow in and has to be the detergent is measured out correctly. drained via the drain pump. However, if it is required, follow the Switch off the appliance.
  • Page 40: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Place the service flap back on, lock Filter in the water supply is it into place, and close it. blocked First, reduce the water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap. Select any program (except 0 Spin). Press the A Start/Reload button.
  • Page 41: Faults And What To Do About

    Faults and what to do about them If the laundry has to be removed, the Faults and what to do washing machine door can be opened about them as follows: Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug. E mergency release Drain the water.
  • Page 42: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy Flashes fast + warning signal: The door was opened and the water level is Õ ■ too high. Close the door, continue the programme with A Start/Reload button or select 0 Spin programme.
  • Page 43: 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 connection of the drain hose. ■ The machine is not filling Have you pressed the A Start/Reload button? ■...
  • Page 44 Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Odours in the washing Depending on the model, run the Drum Clean Û 90 °C or i Cottons 90 °C machine. program without laundry. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended Note: by the detergent manufacturer.
  • Page 45: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service After-sales service I f you cannot correct the fault yourself A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e ~ "Faults and what to do about them" on page 41 please contact our after- sales service.
  • Page 46: Consumption Values

    Consumption values Consumption values Recommended wash mode for normally soiled clothes at rated load capacity used C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s for the evaluation of the captioned model under the Singapore Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MWELS) is i Cottons Eco 60 °C.
  • Page 47: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data D imensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a 848 mm x 598 mm x 590 mm (height x width x depth) Weight: 79 kg Mains connection: Nominal voltage 220-240V, 50 Hz Minimum installation protection (c) 10 A Nominal power 1900-2300 W...
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