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- Page 1 Washing machine WAJ20170ME, WAJ2017SME [en] User manual and installation instructions...
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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 14 Childproof lock...... 29 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 29 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 29 15 Basic settings...... 29 16 Cleaning and servicing .... 30 16.1 Cleaning the drum.... 30 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 30 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump.. 31 17 Troubleshooting.......
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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 ▶ 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, Set the maximum spin speed if you ▶ spray residue or other residues im- want to dry the laundry in the tumble mediately if they come into contact dryer afterwards. with the appliance. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- ing which, in turn, reduces 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 26 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.
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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 Note: Observe the draining heights. 4.6 Connecting the appliance The maximum draining height is Connecting the water inlet hose 100 cm. Connect the water inlet hose. Siphon Secure the con- nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el- → Page 26. -
Page 16: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply
en Installation and connection To align the appliance, turn the ap- The connection details of the appli- pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance can be found under Tech- ance is level using a spirit level. nical data → Page 46. Check the mains plug is inserted properly. -
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 31 Door... -
Page 18: Detergent Drawer
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡ Liquid starch ¡ Waterproofing agent Compartment I: ¡ Detergent for prewash ¡ Hygiene detergent 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. -
Page 19: Before Using For The First Time
first time en Start the first wash cycle or set the first time 6 Before using for the programme selector to Off to switch off the appliance. first time → "Basic operation", Page 27 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 7,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load ted programme in kg. - Page 21 Display en display Designation More information End of pro- Programme status gramme 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 29 SpeedPerfect Short wash activated.
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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 23. Button Selection More information Start / Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. -
Page 23: Programmes
Programmes en 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 or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate SpeedPerfect Programme setting: ¡... - Page 24 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Prewash Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Programme with prewash for heavily soiled laundry. Divide the detergent between the detergent drawer for the prewash and the main wash. → "Detergent drawer", Page 18 Programme setting: ¡...
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Page 25: Laundry
Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) – AllergyPlus Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Suitable for allergy sufferers and for strict hygiene requirements. Note: Once the set temperature has been reached, it remains constant throughout the entire washing process. -
Page 26: Preparing The Laundry
QR code in the table of pieces in hoods or trousers – Remove curtain hooks and lead contents or on www.bosch- home.com. strips or use a mesh laundry 11.1 Preparing the laundry – Use a mesh laundry bag for... -
Page 27: Detergents And Care
Notes ted. ¡ More detailed instructions for use → "Installation and connection", can be found on www.bosch- Page 12 home.com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user Turn the programme selector to a ▶... -
Page 28: Adding Detergent And Care Product
en operation Press Finished in repeatedly un- 13.5 Adding detergent and til the display indicates the desired care product "Ready in" time. Note: Observe the information about Press Start / Reload detergents and care products The changed "Ready in" time is ac- → Page 27. tivated. Pull out the detergent drawer. -
Page 29: Resuming The Programme When The Programme Status Is Rinse Hold
Leave the appliance door and de- needs. tergent drawer open so that resid- ual water can evaporate. 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 30: Cleaning And Servicing
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. 16.1 Cleaning the drum Pull out the insert upwards. CAUTION... -
Page 31: Cleaning The Drain Pump
Cleaning and servicing en Fit the insert and click it into place. Open and remove the service flap. Clean the opening for the deter- Slide a sufficiently large container gent drawer. under the opening. Push in the detergent drawer. Take the drain hose out of the holder. - Page 32 en Cleaning and servicing Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- Requirement: The drain pump is ures, the detergent solution gets empty. → Page 31 hot. Since water may remain in the Do not touch the hot detergent ▶...
- Page 33 Cleaning and servicing en Insert and close the service flap.
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Page 34: Troubleshooting
en Troubleshooting 17 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 35 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶ into the appliance. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 32 "E:36 / -25 / -26"...
- Page 36 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. Select a suitable programme for draining. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 23 flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. Press Start / Reload to start the programme. Laundry is caught in the door. Open the door again. Remove any trapped laundry.
- Page 37 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Laundry is caught in the door. not start. Open the door again. Remove any trapped laundry. Close the door. Press Start / Reload to start the programme. The door cannot "– ––" is activated. be opened.
- Page 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶ ing. ing cycle with the same load. Unapproved extension installed on the water drain hose. Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶...
- Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting No water is visible in Water is below the visible area. the drum. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it ▶ is operating. Drum jerks after the This is caused by an internal motor test.
- Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin programme Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶ does not start. not kinked or trapped. The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- uted.
- Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not A low spin speed is selected. satisfactory. The laun- The next time you run a wash cycle, set a higher ▶ dry is too wet/too spin speed. damp. Start the Spin programme.
- Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Odours have formed Humidity and detergent residue may promote the in the appliance. formation of bacteria. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 30 ▶ If you are not using the appliance, leave the door ▶ and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.
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Page 43: Emergency Release
→ "Before using for the first time", Note: You can find further information Page 19. in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. Turn off the water tap. Empty the water inlet hose. -
Page 44: Disposing Of Old Appliance
en Customer Service 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 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 45: Consumption Values
Consumption values en 20 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. 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 46: Technical Data
en Technical data 21 Technical data Appliance height 84,8 cm Appliance width 59,8 cm Unit depth 61,8 cm Weight 67,9 kg Maximum load 7,0 kg Mains voltage 220-240 V, 50 Hz Minimum in- 10 A stallation protec- tion Nominal power 2300 W Power consump- ¡ Off mode: tion 0,12 W ¡... - Page 48 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.