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Washing machine WAW326M9SN, WAW286M9SN en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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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.
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.
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Appliance settings ..32 Positioning and connecting . . 44 Activating the setting mode ..32 Included with the appliance ..44 Changing the signal volume .
Intended use Intended use For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for ■ washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in detergent solution. To be operated with cold mains ■...
Safety instructions If you lean on the washing Safety instructions ■ machine door when it is open, the washing machine Electrical safety may tip over and cause S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s injuries.
Safety instructions Safety for children Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Detergents and care products Danger of death! may be poisonous if If children play with the washing consumed. machine, they may get into life- Keep detergents and care threatening situations or injure products out of the reach of themselves.
Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 12 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...
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.
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 25 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive P Child lock (E 3 sec.) Note: (except for the main switch) and only to prevent the set functions from need to be pressed lightly. being changed accidentally: Press and hold the Ready in (ñ) + and - button at the ( Main switch...
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Ready in time ■ e.g. 2:30; Programme duration depends on the programme selection in h:min (hours:minutes), Preselection of end time ■ 1 - 24 h; Programme ends after ... h (h = hours), Base dosing quantity ■...
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Getting to know the appliance Further information Further information Switching off the appliance automatically: Programme progress: On OFF ~ Page 8, ~ Page 32 Prewash Washing Rinse à Spin - 0 - Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop - P - Pause, e.g.
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 15 – 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 –...
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...
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 for which fabrics it is Temperature that can be selected suitable.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž - 40 °C $, 0 - 1600** rpm EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Prewash (T), Power rinse ('), Easy-Iron (p) Detergent è, fabric softener è Delicates / Silk Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Rinse / Spin Extra rinse/spin with selectable speed Note: . The Power rinse (') button is set by default for this $, 0 - 1600** rpm programme. If you require a spin cycle only, press the button to Easy-Iron (p) deactivate the function.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Allergy Plus Max. 7 kg/5* kg Hard-wearing fabrics made of cotton or linen Ž - 60 °C Note: . Particularly suited to washing items that need to be $, 0 - 1600** rpm hygienically clean and especially kind to sensitive skin thanks to EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, the longer wash cycle at a defined temperature, higher water...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Sportswear Max. 2 kg Sportswear and leisurewear made from microfibre fabrics Ž - 40 °C Notes $, 0 - 800 rpm Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener. ■ EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Before washing, clean the detergent drawer thoroughly (all ■...
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Automatic 60° Max. 6 kg More intensive treatment of the laundry; 60 °C The degree of soiling and the type of fabric are automatically $, 1400 rpm detected and the washing sequence and intelligent dosage are adjusted accordingly.
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.
Additional programme settings Power rinse Additional programme settings Additional rinse cycles depending on programme, longer programme 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 duration for particularly sensitive skin and/or for areas with very soft water.
Operating the appliance Switching on the appliance/ Notes Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. selecting a programme ■ Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during Press the # button. The appliance is the spin cycle. Individual laundry switched on.
Operating the appliance Change the programme Start the programme default settings Press the A button. The indicator lamp lights up and the programme starts. You can use the default settings for each washing cycle or change them. The display panel shows the "Ready in" time while the programme is running or To do this, repeatedly press the the programme length and the...
Operating the appliance The childproof lock remains Changing the programme Note: active, even once the washing machine has been switched off. Before selecting If you have started the wrong the next programme, deactivate the programme by mistake, you can childproof lock. change the programme as follows: Press the A button.
Intelligent dosing system Removing laundry/switching Intelligent dosing off the appliance system Open the door and remove the Intelligent dosing system in laundry. I n t e l l i g e n t d o s i n g s y s t e m Press the # button.
Intelligent dosing system Initial use/filling the dispensers Refer to the manufacturer's instructions when choosing your detergent and fabric softener. We recommend the use of standard, universal and colour liquid detergents for all machine-washable, Close the lid(s). coloured fabrics made of cotton or Slowly push the detergent drawer in synthetic materials.
Intelligent dosing system Basic settings (De)selecting intelligent dosage and adjusting the dosage strength: The basic dosages are: The intelligent dosages for detergent and fabric softener are set at the factory For detergents – based on the for programmes in which intelligent ■...
Intelligent dosing system The default setting for the basic dosage Manual dosage is set specifically according to the area For programmes that cannot be used in which you live (e.g. 75 ml for with intelligent dosage, or if you would detergent and 36 ml for fabric softener).
Appliance settings Activating the setting mode Dosing and adding detergent: Pull out the detergent drawer. Press the # button. The appliance is switched on and the Cottons programme is shown at position 1. Press the Temperature button and, at the same time, turn the programme selector clockwise to position 2.
Sensors Switching the drum-care AquaSensor information signal on/off depending on the model depending on the model During the rinse cycle, the AquaSensor checks the degree of turbidity (turbidity With the programme selector in position is caused by dirt and detergent residue) 5, press the Ready in + or - button to of the rinsing water.
Cleaning and maintenance i-DOS detergent draw and its Prevent detergent residue from building up and odours from forming housing by following these instructions: Emptying the dispensers: Notes The dispensers have emptying Ensure the room in which the ■ outlets with removable sealing plugs washing machine is set up is well at the front.
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Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the dispensers/detergent drawer: The detergent drawer can be removed completely to allow you to clean to dispensers after you have emptied them. a) Empty the dispensers before removing the drawer. – Protect the rear drawer connector Only put the drawer handle Note: against water, detergent or fabric-...
Cleaning and maintenance The drain pump is blocked, emergency draining Warning Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperatures, the water gets very hot. If you come into contact with the hot water, you may be Put the service flap back on, lock it into place and close it.
Faults and what to do about them. Filter in the water supply Faults and what to do blocked about them. First, reduce the water pressure in the Emergency release supply hose: 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 . Turn off the tap.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display 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. ■...
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Water is leaking out. Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ Tighten the screw connection of the drain hose. ■ The machine is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy The programme is taking Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an ■ longer than usual. imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection is system active – a rinse cycle has been ■...
After-sales service Faults Cause/Remedy - P - and ÿ appear in 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 on again) or a repair is required: Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
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*...
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 the (EU) directive no. 1015/2010 Programme + temperature + button Load Approximate programme...
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:...
Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor Warning Risk of injury! Caution! The washing machine is very heavy. Damage to the appliance ■ Be careful when lifting/transporting The washing machine may "wander" the washing machine. and tip/topple from the base when When the washing machine is lifted ■...
Positioning and connecting Removing the transport locks Take the hoses out of the holders. Caution! Damage to the appliance The machine is secured for ■ transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the drum, for example, may become damaged when the Unscrew and remove all four machine is operated.
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety valve in water (it contains an electric valve). Left-hand connection ■ Notes Only operate the washing machine ■ using cold mains water. Do not connect the machine to the ■...
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection Connect the water supply hose to the Warning tap (26.4 mm = ¾") and to the Risk of scalding! appliance (not necessary for Aqua-Stop When you are washing at high models as this is permanently installed): temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water Model: Standard...
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Never touch or hold the mains plug ■ with wet hands. Drainage into a plastic pipe with Only pull out the mains cable by the ■...
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Transportation time E.g. when moving house The washing machine was thoroughly Caution! tested before leaving the factory. To Risk of damage to the appliance remove any water that may be left over caused by detergent/fabric softener from the test, run the first wash cycle leaking from the dispensers.
Aqua-Stop warranty Installing the transport braces: Aqua-Stop warranty Remove the covers and keep them in a safe place. Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop Use a screwdriver if necessary. 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...
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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 *9001095428*...