Bosch WAL28RH3GR User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAL28RH3GR User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAL28RH3GR [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 Buttons ........
  • Page 3 14 Home Connect ......   29 14.1 Setting up the Home Con- nect app ......... 30 14.2 Setting up Home Connect.. 30 14.3 Activating Wi-Fi on the ap- pliance ........ 30 14.4 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the appliance ........ 30 14.5 Resetting the appliance network settings ..... 30 14.6 Remote start ...... 31 14.7 Data protection....... 31 15 Basic settings......
  • 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 WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect 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 WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re- placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser- vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or 2 Preventing material too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. damage Ensure that the water pressure in ▶ the water supply system is at least ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Reduce the washing temperature for 3 Environmental protec- lightly and normally soiled laundry. tion and saving energy a At lower temperatures, the appli- ance consumes less energy. For light to normal soiling, lower tem- 3.1 Disposing of packaging peratures than indicated on the care label are also sufficient.
  • 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 and power Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ cord between the ance anywhere that is liable to ex- wall and the ap-...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all the Put on the 4 cover caps. screws for the 4 transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder. Note: To install the transport locks to transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- Remove the 4 sleeves.
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). rubber sleeve or the water outlet gully hose with an el- → Page 26. 4.6 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibra- tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- Open the water tap carefully and...
  • Page 16: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply with the local legal provisions and safety regulations, and should in-...
  • 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 33 Door...
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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. Programmes → Page 22 Programme selector → Page 27 Buttons → Page 20 and dis- play 5.4 Operating logic Some areas of the display respond to touch.
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    first time en first time 6 Before using for the 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. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
  • Page 20: Buttons

    en Buttons 7 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information (StartPause) ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause Speed ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration.
  • Page 21 Buttons en Button Selection More information ¡ +1 Activate or deactivate up to three ad- (Extra Rinse) ditional rinse cycles. ¡ +2 Recommended for particularly sensit- ¡ +3 ive skin or in regions with very soft water. (Rinse hold) ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate spinning and draining at the end of the washing ¡...
  • Page 22: Programmes

    en Programmes 8 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Βαμβακερά Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen 10.0 (Cottons) or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Speed.
  • Page 23 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Μεταξωτά Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- (Delicates/Silk) 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.
  • Page 24: Laundry

    en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Πουκάμισα Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made from cot- (Shirts) ton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Tip: In order to avoid creasing in your laundry, you can activate . The laundry is only given a short spin and can be removed while still dripping wet.
  • Page 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) The programme duration is approx. 30 minutes. If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate Speed. The maximum load is re- duced to 2.0 kg. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡...
  • Page 26: Preparing The Laundry

    en Accessories 9 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 45. Order number Fixing brackets Improves the stability of WMZ2200 the appliance. Elbow Secure the water outlet 00655300 hose in place.
  • Page 27: Detergents And Care

    Detergents and care products en If required, adjust the programme 11 Detergents and care settings. → "Adjusting the programme set- products tings", Page 27 The manufacturer's instructions for use and dosage can be found on the 12.3 Adjusting the pro- packaging. gramme settings Notes Requirement: A programme has ¡...
  • Page 28: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    en operation Requirements 12.8 Adding laundry ¡ The laundry is prepared and sor- After the programme starts, you can ted. remove or add laundry depending on → "Laundry", Page 26 the programme status. ¡ The drum is empty. Requirement: A programme has Open the door. started.
  • Page 29: Switching Off The Appli- Ance

    Childproof lock en Press and hold ⁠   3 s for approx. 12.11 Switching off the appli- ▶ 3 seconds. ance Press Home Connect Turn off the tap. 14 Home Connect Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- This appliance is network-capable. Home Connect move any foreign objects. Connecting your appliance to a mo- bile device lets you control its func- tions via the Home Connect app, ad-...
  • Page 30: Home Connect

    en Home Connect 14.1 Setting up the 14.3 Activating Wi-Fi on the Home Connect app appliance Install the Home Connect app on Note: When Wi-Fi is activated, the en- the mobile device. ergy consumption increases in com- parison to the values specified in the consumption value table. Press and hold for approx.
  • Page 31: Remote Start

    Home Connect en appliance will transmit the following 14.6 Remote start types of data to the Home Connect Enable the appliance for remote start server (initial registration): via the Home Connect app. ¡ Unique appliance identification (consisting of appliance codes as Activating remote start well as the MAC address of the Note Wi-Fi communication module in- Remote start is deactivated for safety...
  • Page 32: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Symbol Value Description End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
  • Page 33: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Cleaning and servicing en Open and remove the service flap. 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings In order to set the basic settings, press the button. To exit the basic settings, switch off the appliance. 16 Cleaning and servi- cing Slide a sufficiently large container To keep your appliance working effi- under the opening.
  • Page 34 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 33 hot. Since water may remain in the Do not touch the hot detergent ▶...
  • Page 35 Cleaning and servicing en Insert the pump cap. Insert and close the service flap. Ensure that the parts of the ‒ pump cap are correctly as- sembled. Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the Screw the pump cap as far as it next wash, run a suitable programme will go.
  • Page 36: 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 37 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -25 / -26" Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 33. ▶ "H:32" The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- uted. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶...
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped. ▶ → "Cancelling the programme", Page 28 ▶ Water level is too high. Select a suitable programme for draining. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 22 flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Open the door again. not start. Remove any trapped laundry. Close the door. Press to start the programme. The door cannot is activated. be opened. Continue the programme by selecting Στύψιμο or ▶ Άντληση...
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶ ing. into the appliance. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. Water is not flowing You have not pressed ...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Vibrations and move- Appliance is not correctly aligned. ment of the appliance → "Aligning the appliance", Page 15 ▶ whilst spinning. The appliance feet are not fixed. Secure the appliance feet. ▶ → "Aligning the appliance", Page 15 Transit bolts have not been removed. → "Removing the transit bolts", Page 13.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during The appliance feet are not fixed. the spin cycle. Secure the appliance feet. ▶ → "Aligning the appliance", Page 15 Transit bolts have not been removed. → "Removing the transit bolts", Page 13. ▶ Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced satisfactory. The laun- spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. dry is too wet/too Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ damp. Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum.
  • Page 44: Emergency Release

    en Transportation, storage and disposal 17.1 Emergency release 18.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 33 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 45: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    Customer Service en 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Valuable raw materials can be re- according to the corresponding Eco- used by recycling. design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at WARNING least 10 years from the date on Risk of harm to health!
  • Page 46 en Consumption values 20 Consumption values Programme Load Pro- Energy Water Max- Spin Resid- (kg) gramm con- con- imum speed e dura- sump- sump- temper- (rpm) mois- tion tion tion (l/ ature ture (h:min) (kWh/ cycle) (°C) 5 cycle) mins Eco 40-60 10.0 3:50 0.990...
  • Page 47: Declaration Of Conformity

    This product contains light sources A detailed Declaration of Conformity from energy efficiency class F. These can be found online at www.bosch- light sources are available as a spare home.co.uk among the additional part and must only be replaced by documents on the product page for trained specialist staff.
  • Page 48 en Declaration of Conformity UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
  • Page 52 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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