Bosch WAW28768SN Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAW28768SN Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAW28768SN en 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 Removing laundry/switching off the appliance ..... 42 Appliance settings ..43 Activating the setting mode .
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Intended use Intended use This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e domestic use only. Do not install or operate this ■ appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and/or outdoor conditions.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. The 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 7: 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 8 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 9: 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 10 Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of poisoning! Irritation of the respiratory tract/eyes! Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that This appliance runs contain solvents, e.g. cleaning programmes that use active solvent. oxygen. Active oxygen can Do not use cleaning agents that irritate the mucosa and cause contain solvents.
  • Page 11: 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 12 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 13: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 27 The displays provide information protection about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected Packaging/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 14: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions Included 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 15: 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 16: Installing The Appliance In A Kitchenette

    Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Keep the screws and sleeves in Note: a safe place. kitchenette Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not remove the appliance covering plate.
  • Page 17: 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 ■...
  • Page 18: Water Inlet

    Positioning and connecting Water inlet Optimum water pressure in the supply network Warning At least 100 kPa (1 bar) Danger of death! Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar) There is a risk of electric shock if you When the tap is open, the water flow touch live components.
  • Page 19: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection Drainage into a washbasin Warning ■ Risk of scalding! When you are washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water (e.g. when draining hot water into a washbasin).
  • Page 20: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting Levelling Align the appliance using a spirit level. Incorrect alignment may result in loud noises, vibrations and machine "movement". Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF17 spanner, by turning it in a clockwise direction. Check the alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level, and adjust it if necessary.
  • Page 21: Electrical Connection

    Positioning and connecting Electrical connection The mains plug can be accessed at ■ all times. The mains cable is not kinked, Warning ■ squashed, altered or cut through. Danger of death! The mains cable does not come into There is a risk of electric shock if you ■...
  • Page 22: Before Using The Appliance For The First Time

    Positioning and connecting Before using the appliance 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: Getting To Know The Appliance

    Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine 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 Detergent drawer ~ Page 39 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
  • Page 26: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive Note: H Changing the default programme (except for the main switch) and only settings: ~ Page 36 need to be pressed lightly. Temperature (s), ■ Spin speed (0), ■...
  • Page 27: Display Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Display panel Further information Active Oxygen (Ø) ~ Page 37 Ø Programme progress: Active oxygen phase Ø Prewash Wash Rinse õ Spin - 0 - Programme end Default programme settings: ( Temperature in °C Programme end during Rinse Stop Ž...
  • Page 28: Laundry

    Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 29 – 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 29: 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 30: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes 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 the fabrics for which it is Temperature that can be selected suitable.
  • Page 31 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings f Easy-Care Max. 4 kg Items made of synthetic or blended fabrics Ž ... 60 °C $, 0 - 1200 rpm EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Prewash (T), Power rinse (ò), Easy-Iron (p), Active Oxygen (Ø) **** Max.
  • Page 32 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings ' Rinse / 0 Spin / [ Drain Combined extra programme for rinsing and spinning the laundry, and draining the rinsing water $, 0 - 1600** rpm The Power rinse (ò) button is activated at the factory for Note: .
  • Page 33 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings SuperQuick 15’ - Max. 2 kg Extra-short programme of approx. 15 minutes, suitable for small Ž - 40 °C items of lightly soiled laundry $, 0 - 1200 rpm *** Dark Wash Max. 3.5 kg Dark-coloured cottons and dark-coloured easy-care items;...
  • Page 34 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Night wash S Max. 4 kg Particularly quiet programme for washing overnight; suitable for Ž - 40 °C items made from cotton, linen, synthetic or blended fabrics $, 0 - 1200 rpm Notes EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, End signal deactivated,...
  • Page 35: Activeoxygen Refresh Ø

    Overview of programmes ActiveOxygen Refresh Ø Starching ActiveOxygen Refresh Ø is an Laundry should not be treated Note: innovative programme that is designed with fabric softener. to refresh laundry and remove odours (e.g. the smell of cigarettes and kitchen Liquid starch can be used to stiffen odours).
  • Page 36: 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 Ready in The 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 (ñ) selecting the programme.
  • Page 37: Additional Programme

    Additional programme settings Easy-Iron Additional programme 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 38: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance Temperature ■ Operating the Spin speed ■ The maximum load and the duration appliance ■ of the programme (alternately) Information on water and energy Preparing the washing ■ consumption O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine In appliances with a drum light: The washing machine must be...
  • Page 39: Measure And Add Detergent And Care Products

    Operating the appliance Unfold presorted laundry items and Filling place them in the drum. Warning Make sure that no items of laundry Eye/skin irritation! are trapped between the door and the rubber seal, and close the door. Detergents and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer is opened while the machine is in operation.
  • Page 40: Change The Programme Default Settings

    Operating the appliance Default programme settings~ Page 36 Measuring aid* for liquid detergent *depending on the model Select additional programme Position the measuring aid for dosing settings the correct amount of liquid detergent: Pull out the detergent drawer. Press By selecting additional settings, you can down the insert and fully remove the better adapt the washing process to drawer.
  • Page 41: Child Lock

    Operating the appliance Child lock Notes Do not leave the door open for too ■ (E 3 sec.) 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 42: Cancel The Programme

    Operating the appliance Cancel the programme Removing laundry/switching off the appliance For programmes at high temperatures: Press the A button. Open the door and remove the To cool down laundry: laundry. Select ' Rinse. Press the # button. The appliance is Press the A button.
  • Page 43: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings Changing the signal volume Appliance settings Use the Ready in + or - button to You 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 44: Sensors

    Sensors Sensors A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s Depending on the type of fabric and load, the automatic load sensing function optimally adjusts the water consumption and programme duration in each programme. Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances...
  • Page 45: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Cleaning and panel maintenance Wipe the housing and the control ■ Warning panel with a soft, damp cloth. C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Remove the detergent residue Danger of death! ■...
  • Page 46: Detergent Drawer And Housing

    Cleaning and maintenance Detergent drawer and housing If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues: Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer. To remove the insert: Push the insert Take the drain hose out of the upwards from below with your finger.
  • Page 47: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance To prevent unused detergent Note: Then clean the filter: from flowing straight into the drain Disconnect the hose from the tap. during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of Clean the filter with a small brush. water into compartment II and start the [ Drain programme.
  • Page 48: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Caution! Faults and what to do Water damage about them. Any escaping water may cause water damage. Emergency release Do not open the washing machine door 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 . if water can be seen through the glass.
  • Page 49: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Indicator/symbol 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 50: 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 threaded joint on the supply hose. ■ The appliance is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
  • Page 51 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Water remaining in the Not a fault – the effectiveness of the care product is not affected. ■ care product Clean the insert if necessary. ■ compartment i . Odours in the washing Run the Drum Clean Û...
  • Page 52: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service Faults Cause/remedy - P - and ÿ appear on the The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. display panel when the cycle is paused. If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the machine off and then on again) or a repair is required: Switch off the appliance and pull the mains plug out of the socket.
  • Page 53: Consumption Rates

    Consumption rates Consumption rates Energy 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* consumption*...
  • Page 54: Efficiency Test Programmes For Cotton Fabrics

    Technical data Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes (standard programmes, indicated by ü) are suitable for cleaning normally soiled cotton fabrics and are the most efficient with respect to combined energy and water consumption. Standard programmes for cottons in accordance with Regulation (EU) no. 1015/2010 Programme + temperature Load Approximate programme...
  • Page 55: Aqua-Stop Warranty

    Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y In addition to warranty claims against the vendor based on the purchase agreement and to our appliance warranty, we will provide compensation under the following conditions: If water damage is caused due to a...
  • Page 56 0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY *9001175157*...

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