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WAX32M81GB
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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAX32M81GB [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: 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 13.13 Unloading the laundry .. 32 19.3 Using the appliance again .. 50 13.14 Switching off the appli- 19.4 Disposing of old appliance .. 51 ance........ 32 20 Customer Service.....    51 14 Childproof lock......   32 20.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and 14.1 Activating the childproof production number (FD).. 51 lock ......... 32 21 Consumption values....
  • 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. ▶...
  • 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.
  • 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 ▶ 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- 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- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 28 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. hoses between Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the wall and the ance anywhere that is liable to ex- appliance.
  • Page 14: Removing The Transport Struts

    en Installation and connection Remove the power cable from 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. Remove the transport struts.
  • 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 28. 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 5 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. Maintenance flap for the drain Transit bolts → Page 13 pump → Page 37 Door...
  • Page 18: Detergent Drawer

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 30 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    first time en Start the first wash cycle or press first time 6 Before using for the to switch off the appliance. → "Basic operation", Page 29 first time Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory.
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 22 10,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load ted programme in kg.
  • Page 21 Display en 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 32 ⁠ Blood The stain type is activated. ⁠...
  • Page 22: Buttons

    en Buttons 8 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 → "Programmes", Page 24. Button Selection More information Start/Reload  ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection More information Child Lock push ¡ Activate → "Childproof lock", Page 32 3 sec. ¡ Deactivate Spin Speed Multiple selection → "Basic settings", Page 36 Prewash ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ Deactivate Extra Rinse ¡...
  • Page 24: Programmes

    en Programmes 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. 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 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1600 rpm Delicates/Silk Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag. Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 26: Laundry

    en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm 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 27 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate SpeedPerfect. The maximum load is reduced to 2,0 kg. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm SpeedPerfect activated Washing not possible...
  • Page 28: Preparing The Laundry

    – Brush sand out of all collars and scanning the QR code in the table of pockets contents or on www.bosch- – Close bed covers and cushion home.com. covers – Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, 11.1 Preparing the laundry...
  • Page 29: Detergents And Care

    Note: The lighting for the drum goes scanning the QR code in the table out automatically. of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. 13.2 Setting a programme ¡ Observe the information on safety Turn the programme selector and → Page 4 and preventing material...
  • Page 30: Loading Laundry

    en operation Insert the measuring aid. 13.4 Loading laundry Note: To prevent creasing, take note of the maximum load for the → "Programmes", Page 24. Requirement: The laundry is pre- pared. → "Laundry", Page 28 Open the door. Make sure that the drum is empty. Place the laundry in the drum. Close the door.
  • Page 31: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    operation en Fold the measuring aid down and a After the programme has ended, click it into place. the display shows: -0- . 13.9 Soaking laundry Note: No additional detergent is re- quired. The washing solution is then used for washing. Start the programme. To pause the programme, after ap- prox.
  • Page 32: Resuming The Programme When The Programme Status Is Rinse Hold

    Home Connect app, ad- ual water can evaporate. just its basic settings and monitor its operating status. Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com.
  • Page 33: Home Connect

    Home Connect en The Home Connect services are not 15.1 Connecting the appli- available in every country. The avail- ance to a WLAN home ability of the Home Connect function network (Wi-Fi) with depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your coun- WPS function try.
  • Page 34: 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 35: Activating Wi-Fi On The Appliance

    Home Connect en a If End is shown on the display, the 15.4 Activating Wi-Fi on the network settings are reset. appliance 15.7 Remote start Note: When Wi-Fi is activated, the en- ergy consumption increases in com- Enable the appliance for remote start parison to the values specified in the via the Home Connect app.
  • Page 36: Data Protection

    QR code in the table of nect.com contents or on www.bosch- home.com. 15.9 Data protection Please see the information on data protection. 17 Cleaning and servi-...
  • Page 37: Cleaning The Detergent Drawer

    Cleaning and servicing en Fit the insert and click it into place. 17.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Pull out the insert upwards. Push in the detergent drawer.
  • Page 38 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 39 Cleaning and servicing en Ensure that both impellers can Cleaning the drain pump turn. Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 37 Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully. The filter insert in the pump ‒ housing may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt.
  • Page 40: Cleaning The Intake Opening In The Rubber Gasket

    en Cleaning and servicing Insert and close the service flap. 17.4 Cleaning the intake opening in the rubber gasket Regularly check the intake opening in the rubber gasket for any block- ages and clean the intake opening. Open the appliance door. Remove any blockages from the intake opening.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 18 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- 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 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 15 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting ⁠ Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does You have not pressed Start/Reload  not start. Press Start/Reload  ▶ Door is not closed. Close the door. Press Start/Reload  to start the programme. Childproof lock is activated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 ▶ - Finish in + is activated.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Continue the programme by selecting Spin or ▶ ing. Drain and pressing Start/Reload  → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 32 The water outlet hose is connected too high. Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of ▶...
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting 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 47 Troubleshooting en 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. Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The spin speed is too high. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a lower ▶ spin speed. The load is too large. The next time you run a wash cycle, reduce the ▶...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the damp washing. that deposit on the laundry. Start the Rinse programme. ▶ Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the dry laundry. that deposit on the laundry. Brush out the laundry after washing and drying.
  • Page 50: Emergency Release

    Note: You can find further information → "Before using for the first time", in the digital instruction manual by Page 19. scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose.
  • Page 51: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    Customer Service en 19.4 Disposing of old appli- 20 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are 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 52 en Customer Service Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
  • Page 53: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 21 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign 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. Programme Load Pro- Energy...
  • Page 54: Technical Data

    ¡ Left-on mode: 0,50 W 23 Declaration of Con- ¡ Time until the formity networked standby mode Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH is set (Wi-Fi): hereby declares that the appliance 5 mins with Home Connect functionality con- ¡ Networked forms to the basic requirements and...
  • Page 55: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity en A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.bosch- home.co.uk among the additional Only applies to Great Britain documents on the product page for 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz): your appliance. Max. 100 mW 5 GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + 5470–5725 MHz): Max.
  • Page 56 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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