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Bosch WAV32M40TH User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAV32M40TH [en] User manual and installation instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 10 Before using for the first time........   32 1.1 General information.... 4 10.1 Starting an empty washing 1.2 Intended use....... 4 cycle ........ 32 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........   33 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11.1 Preparing the laundry ..... 33 1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten-...
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   40 18 Troubleshooting.......    55 14.1 Activating the childproof 19 Transportation, storage and lock ......... 40 disposal ........   64 14.2 Deactivating the childproof 19.1 Removing the appliance .. 64 lock ......... 40 19.2 Inserting the transit bolts.. 64 15 Home Connect ......   40 19.3 Using the appliance again .. 65 15.1 Connecting the appliance 19.4 Disposing of old appliance .. 65...

  • 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 CAUTION ‒ Risk of chemical burns! If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance. Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation. ▶ Rinse eyes and/or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products.

  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Make sure that the valve housing ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its sur- damage roundings and is not subjected to any external forces. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage Ensure that the inner diameter of terial damage and damage to the ap-...

  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Do not use hard scouring pads or Add → Page 36 detergent based on ▶ cleaning sponges. the laundry's degree of soiling. Clean the appliance with nothing ▶ a For light to normal soiling, a smal- but water and a soft, damp cloth. ler amount of detergent is suffi- Remove all detergent residue, ▶...

  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection ATTENTION! 3.3 Energy saving mode Objects remaining in the drum that If you do not use the appliance for an are not designed for operation with extended period, it automatically the appliance may cause material switches to energy-saving mode. All damage and damage to the appli- displays go out and Start / Reload / ance.

  • Page 13: Contents Of Package

    Installation and connection en 4.2 Contents of package After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery. Washing machine WARNING Risk of electric shock! Accompanying documents The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous. Water inlet hose Do not operate the appliance ▶...

  • Page 14: Removing The Transit Bolts

    en Installation and connection ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If the appliance is installed in areas tion exposed to frost or outdoors, frozen On a wall Do not trap the residual water may damage the appli- hoses between ance and frozen hoses may crack or the wall and the split.

  • Page 15: Removing The Transport Struts

    Installation and connection en Unscrew and remove all four Put on the four cover caps. screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the four cover caps. Pull the power cord out of the holder. 4.5 Removing the transport Remove the four sleeves.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove the screws in Remove the transport strut. the vertical transport struts using a T20 screwdriver. 4.6 Connecting the appliance Remove the transport struts. Connecting the water inlet hose Note ¡ Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sec- tions to ensure that you use the...

  • Page 17: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Drainage into a Fix and secure tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). washbasin the water outlet using an elbow. → Page 32 ¾˝ min. 10 mm Drainage into a Fix and secure plastic pipe with the water outlet min.

  • Page 18: 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 67. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

  • Page 21: Display

    Display en Display 6 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed.
  • Page 22 en Display Display Designation Description 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 40 Blood The stain type is activated.

  • Page 23: Buttons

    Buttons en Buttons 7 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 25. Button Selection Description Start / Reload / ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- Pause ...
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection Description Remote Start    ¡ Activate If you briefly press the button, the ap- pliance will be enabled for remote ¡ Deactivate start via the Home Connect app ¡ Open the If you press the button for approx. 3 Home Connect seconds, the Home Connect menu menu...
  • Page 25 Programmes en – ⁠ Intensive Plus  ⁠ ⁠ Prewash  Spin Speed  ⁠ ⁠ (Rinse Hold) ⁠ ⁠ Extra Rinse  ⁠ ⁠ ⁠   AntiStain – ⁠ SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed 1600 1600 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 26 en Programmes – Intensive Plus  Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse  ⁠   AntiStain – SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed 1200 1600 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 27 Programmes en – – – Intensive Plus  – – – Prewash  Spin Speed  – (Rinse Hold) – – Extra Rinse  – – – ⁠   AntiStain – – – SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed 1600 1600 (rpm) – – Max. temperature (°C) Max.
  • Page 28 en Programmes – Intensive Plus  – – Prewash  Spin Speed  – (Rinse Hold) – Extra Rinse  – – ⁠   AntiStain – – SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed 1200 1200 (rpm) – Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 29 Programmes en – Intensive Plus  Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse  ⁠   AntiStain – SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed 1400 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 30 en Programmes Intensive Plus  Prewash  Spin Speed  (Rinse Hold) Extra Rinse  ⁠   AntiStain – SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed 1600 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)
  • Page 31 Programmes en – Intensive Plus  – Prewash  Spin Speed  ⁠ (Rinse Hold) ⁠ Extra Rinse  – ⁠   AntiStain ⁠ SpeedPerfect  Max. spin speed 1200 (rpm) Max. temperature (°C) Max. load (kg)

  • Page 32: Accessories

    en Accessories Accessories 9 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Accessories Order number Water inlet hose exten- Extend the water inlet WMZ2381 sion hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 Fixing brackets Improves the stability of WMZ2200 the appliance.

  • Page 33: Laundry

    Laundry en Pull out the detergent drawer. a The display shows the remaining programme duration. a After the programme has ended, the display shows: -0-. Start the first wash cycle or press to switch off the appliance. → "Basic operation", Page 36 Laundry 11 Laundry Laundry 11.1 Preparing the laundry...

  • Page 34: Sorting Laundry

    en Laundry – Use a mesh laundry bag for To improve washing results and ▶ small items of laundry, such as prevent discolouration, sort the children's socks laundry according to the following – Some stubborn or dried-in stains criteria before washing. can be removed by washing –...

  • Page 35: Detergents And Care

    Detergents and care products en Symbol Washing process Recommended pro- gramme ⁠ Gentle Easy-Care ⁠ Particularly gentle Delicates/Silk for washing by hand Hand wash Wool Not suitable for machine-washing – Notes Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care ¡ Only use liquid detergents that are self-flowing products ¡...

  • Page 36: Detergent Dosage

    en Basic operation 12.2 Detergent dosage The detergent dosage depends on: You can find out how hard your ¡ The amount of laundry water is from your local water com- pany or measure it yourself using ¡ Degree of soiling a water hardness tester. ¡...

  • Page 37: Setting A Programme

    Basic operation en Note: The drum is lit up after the Requirement: The laundry is pre- door is opened and closed and once pared and sorted. the programme has started. The light → "Laundry", Page 33 goes out automatically. Open the door. 13.2 Setting a programme Set the programme selector to the required programme.

  • Page 38: Use The Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent

    en Basic operation Press down on the insert and re- Slide the measuring aid forwards. move the detergent drawer. Fold the measuring aid down and Insert the measuring aid. click it into place. Insert the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. 13.7 Adding detergent and care product Notes...

  • Page 39: Starting The Programme

    Basic operation en Pour in detergent. Close the door. → "Detergent drawer", Page 20 Press Start / Reload / Pause  If required, add the care product. 13.11 Cancelling the pro- Push in the detergent drawer. gramme 13.8 Starting the programme Once the programme has started, Note: If you want to change the time you can cancel it at any time.

  • Page 40: Switching Off The Appli- Ance

    en Childproof lock Remove the laundry. Childproof lock 14 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being Childproof lock operated unintentionally using the controls. 14.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two ⁠   Child ▶ Lock push 3 sec. buttons for ap- prox.

  • Page 41: Home Connect

    Home Connect  en Home Connect services in your coun- Take note of the information in the try. You can find information about documents for your router. this at: www.home-connect.com. flashes in the display. ¡ → "Connecting the appliance to a a The appliance attempts to connect WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) with to your WLAN home network.

  • Page 42: Connecting The Appliance To The Home Connect App

    en Home Connect network information for the WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) to your appli- ance. Requirement: The Home Connect app is open and you have logged on. Press and hold Remote Start  at least 3 seconds. a The display shows Aut. Set the programme to position 2. a The display shows SAP.

  • Page 43: Connecting The Appliance To The Energy Manager

    Home Connect  en Set the programme to position 3. a If the appliance has connected to the energy manager successfully, a The display shows APP. the display shows con and Press Start / Reload / Pause  Activate Flex Start if you want the a The appliance connects to the smart energy system (energy man- Home Connect app.

  • Page 44: Activating Wi-Fi On The Appliance

    en Home Connect ¡ Switch off the appliance. Set the programme to position 6. ¡ Power failure. a UPd appears on the display. Press Start / Reload / Pause  15.5 Activating Wi-Fi on the a The software update is installed. appliance a If End is shown on the display, the software update is installed.

  • Page 45: Data Protection

    Home Connect  en 15.10 Data protection Please see the information on data protection. The first time your appliance is registered on a home network connected to the Internet, your appliance will transmit the following types of data to the Home Connect server (initial registration): ¡...

  • Page 46: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings 16 Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 16.1 Overview of basic settings Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance. Basic setting Programme posi- Value Description tion End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of 1 (quiet)

  • Page 47: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Cleaning and servicing en 16.2 Changing the basic set- Remove all de- Fresh deposits tergent residue, are easier to re- tings spray residue or move without Set the programme selector to po- other residues leaving any sition 1. immediately. residue. Keep the appli- This allows the ance door and residual water to...

  • Page 48: Descaling

    en Cleaning and servicing Press down on the insert and re- Fit the insert and lock it into place. move the detergent drawer. Cleaning the opening for the deter- Press out the insert upwards from gent drawer. below. Push in the detergent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and 17.4 Descaling...

  • Page 49: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and servicing en Slide a sufficiently large receptacle 17.5 Cleaning the drain pump under the opening. Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
  • Page 50 en Cleaning and servicing Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- Note: Please read the information in ures, the detergent solution gets the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing hot. material damage → Page 10 sections Do not touch the hot detergent to ensure that you use the appliance ▶...

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Intake Opening In The Rubber Gasket

    Cleaning and servicing en Ensure that both impellers can Insert the maintenance flap and turn. lock it into place. Insert the pump cap. Close the maintenance flap. Ensure that the parts of the ‒ 17.6 Cleaning the intake pump cap are correctly as- sembled.

  • Page 52: Clean The Water Inlet Filters

    en Cleaning and servicing Disconnect the appliance's mains 17.8 Clean the water inlet fil- plug from the power supply. ters. Loosen the hose clamp and care- fully remove the water outlet hose. Emptying the water inlet hose In order to be able to clean the filters, you must first empty the water inlet hose.
  • Page 53 Cleaning and servicing en Clean the filter with a small brush. Disconnect the hose from the rear of the appliance. Connect the water inlet hose and check for leaks. Use pliers to remove the filter. Clean the filter with a small brush. Cleaning the filter on the appliance Note: Please read the information in...
  • Page 54 en Cleaning and servicing Connect the hose and check for leaks.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 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 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -25 / -26" Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 49 ▶ "E:38 / -25 / -26" Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 47 ▶ if the fault is displayed again, → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 49 ▶...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. Press Start / Reload / Pause  to start the pro- gramme. All other error codes. Malfunction Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 66 The appliance is not The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in.
  • Page 58 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The door cannot Water level is too high. be opened. Start the ⁠   Drain programme. ▶ Power failure. Open the door using the emergency release. ▶ → "Emergency release", Page 64 The water is not drain- Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. ing.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is not flowing The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. in. Detergent is not Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or ▶ being dispensed. jammed. The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times.
  • Page 60 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Drum does not turn, Load detection is active. water does not flow in. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: The load detection can take up to two minutes. Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶...
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during Secure the appliance feet. Aligning the appliance ▶ the spin cycle. Transit bolts have not been removed. Removing the transit bolts ▶ Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 49 ▶...
  • Page 62 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 ⁠...
  • Page 63 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Odours have formed Humidity and detergent residue may promote the in the appliance. formation of bacteria. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 47 ▶ If you are not using the appliance, leave the door ▶ and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.

  • Page 64: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Drain the remaining detergent 18.1 Emergency release solution. Releasing the door → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 49 Requirement: The drain pump is Detach the hoses. empty. → Page 49 ATTENTION! Escaping water may 19.2 Inserting the transit cause material damage. bolts Do not open the door if you can ▶...

  • Page 65: Using The Appliance Again

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Insert all screws into the four 19.4 Disposing of old appli- transit bolts and tighten slightly. ance Valuable raw materials can be re- used by recycling. WARNING Risk of harm to health! Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.

  • Page 66: Customer Service

    en Customer Service Customer Service 20 Customer Service If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service unable to rectify faults on the appli- ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- tomer Service. Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after- sales service, your retailer or on our...

  • Page 67: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en Consumption values 21 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. Consumption values 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 68: Declaration Of Conformity

    Depending on the appliance spe- cifications Declaration of conformity: Robert Declaration of Conformity 23 Declaration of Con- Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de- formity clares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality conforms Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Declaration of Conformity to NTC/NBTC technical requirement.
  • Page 72 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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