Bosch WAX32E90ME User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAX32E90ME [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 6 Before using for the first time ..  20 1.1 General information.... 4 6.1 Starting an empty washing cycle ........ 20 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 7 Display ........  22 1.4 Safe installation ......
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......  37 20 Transportation, storage and disposal ........  60 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ........ 37 20.1 Removing the appliance .. 60 14.2 Deactivating the childproof 20.2 Inserting the transit bolts.. 60 lock ........ 37 20.3 Using the appliance again .. 60 20.4 Disposing of old appliance ...
  • 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 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 ATTENTION! able to operate properly.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ spray residue or other residues im- lightly and normally soiled laundry. mediately if they come into contact a At lower temperatures, the appli- with the appliance. ance consumes less energy.
  • Page 12: Energy Saving Mode

    en Installation and connection 3.3 Energy saving mode 4.2 Contents of package If you do not use the appliance for an After unpacking all parts, check for extended period, it automatically any damage in transit and complete- switches to energy-saving mode. ness of the delivery. Energy-saving mode ends when you ATTENTION! use the appliance again.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en Installation loca- Requirements WARNING tion Risk of injury! When using the appliance on a base, Kitchen unit Only install the the appliance may tip over. appliance under- Always secure the feet of the appli- neath a continu- ▶...
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all of Put on the 4 cover caps. the screws for the 4 transit bolts using a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder. Note: To install the transit bolts to transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- Remove the 4 sleeves.
  • Page 15: Removing The Transport Struts

    Installation and connection en Remove the transport strut. 4.5 Removing the transport struts Unscrew and remove the screws in the vertical transport struts using a T20 screwdriver. 4.6 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose WARNING Remove the transport struts. Risk of electric shock! The appliance contains live parts.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection The connection details of the appli- ATTENTION! When draining, the water outlet hose ance can be found under Tech- is subject to water pressure and may nical data → Page 64. come loose from the installed con- Check the mains plug is inserted nection point.
  • Page 17 Installation and connection en Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten the lock nuts against the housing until they are hand-tight. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height.
  • Page 18: Detergent Drawer

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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 45 Water inlet hose → Page 15...
  • Page 19: Control Panel

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Manual dosing compartment / : Dispenser for fabric softener or liquid detergent : Dispenser for liquid deter- gent 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 29 Programme selector → Page 35...
  • Page 20: Operating Logic

    en first time 5.4 Operating logic In addition to the actual functions of the buttons on the display, you can also use these buttons to select pro- gramme settings in the main menu and settings in the sub-menus. Main menu To select programme settings, press the buttons above or below the sym- bols.
  • Page 21 first time en Add washing powder that contains a bleaching agent to the manual dosing compartment. To prevent foaming, use only half of the amount of detergent recom- mended by the detergent manufac- turer for light soiling. Do not use detergent suitable for woollens or delicates.
  • Page 22: Display

    en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. 10 h Program end time → "Buttons", Page 26 10.0 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
  • Page 23 Display en Display Description Save the programme settings. → "Saving the programme settings", Page 35 Set additional programmes. → "Setting additional programmes", Page 35 ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appli- ance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 37 ⁠...
  • Page 24 en Display Display Description ⁠ Red wine The stain type is activated. ⁠ Chocolate The stain type is activated. ⁠ Sweat The stain type is activated. ⁠ Dirty socks The stain type is activated. ⁠ Cooking fat/cooking oil The stain type is activated. ⁠...
  • Page 25 Display en Display Description ¡ Lights up: The intelligent dosing system for liquid deter- gent or fabric softener is activated. ¡ Flashes: The fill level of the dispenser is below the min- imum level. → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 38 (liquid detergent) (fabric softener) Dosage: 50 % The recommended dosage for detergent, if intelligent dosage has been deactivated.
  • Page 26: Buttons

    en Buttons 8 Buttons With the Options  button, you can open the sub-menu for additional pro- gramme settings. The additional programme settings are listed in the overview for the buttons. The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information...
  • Page 27 Buttons en Button Selection More information Temperature  ⁠   - 90 Adjust the temperature. Set temperature in °C. Reduce Spin  0 - 1600 Adjust the spin speed or deactivate the spin cycle. Set spin speed in rpm. If 0 is selected, the water is drained and the spin cycle is deactivated.
  • Page 28 en Buttons Button Selection More information Rinse Hold ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate spinning and draining at the end of the washing ¡ Deactivate cycle. The laundry remains in the water after the last rinse cycle. → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 37 Water Plus ¡...
  • Page 29: 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 10.0 or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate SpeedPerfect ...
  • Page 30 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm ⁠   Wool  Hand- or machine-washable items that are made from wool or contain wool. To prevent the laundry from shrinking, the drum moves the items very gently with long pauses. Use a detergent that is suitable for wool.
  • Page 31 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: Once the set temperature has been reached, it remains constant throughout the entire washing process. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1600 rpm ⁠   Shirts Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made from cot- ton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics.
  • Page 32: Laundry

    en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ⁠   Duvet Wash pillows or quilts stuffed with synthetic fibres or down fillings. Wash large items separately. Use a detergent that is suitable for down or delic- ates. Use sparingly. Do not use fabric softener. Note: To prevent excessive foaming, remove air from laundry items by rolling them up before you wash them.
  • Page 33 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate SpeedPerfect  . The maximum load is reduced to 2.0 kg. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm activated SpeedPerfect  Washing not possible...
  • Page 34: Preparing The Laundry

    en Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WMZ2381 tension or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 m). Fixing brackets Improves the stability of the appliance. WMZ2200 Elbow Secure the water outlet hose in place.
  • Page 35: Basic Operation

    operation en 13.3 Adjusting the pro- operation 13 Basic operation gramme settings operation Requirement: A programme has 13.1 Switching on the appli- been set. ance → "Setting a programme", Page 35 Adjust the programme settings. Requirement: The appliance has ▶ → "Buttons", Page 26 been correctly installed and connec- ted. Observe the information about op- → "Installation and connection", erating logic → Page 20.
  • Page 36: Loading Laundry

    en operation 13.5 Loading laundry 13.7 Starting the programme Note: To prevent creasing, note the Requirement: A programme is set. maximum load for the programmes. → "Setting a programme", Page 35 → "Programmes", Page 29 Press Start/Reload  ▶ Requirements a The drum rotates and load detec- ¡ The laundry is prepared and sor- tion takes place.
  • Page 37: Resuming The Programme When The Programme Status Is Rinse Hold

    Childproof lock en 13.10 Resuming the pro- 14 Childproof lock gramme when the pro- Secure your appliance against being gramme status is Rinse operated unintentionally using the Hold controls. Requirements 14.1 Activating the childproof ¡ Rinse Stop is activated. → "Buttons", Page 28 lock ¡ The last rinse cycle of the set pro- Press and hold the two ⁠...
  • Page 38: Intelligent Dosing System

    en Intelligent dosing system Requirements 15 Intelligent dosing sys- ¡ The laundry is prepared. → "Preparing the laundry", Page 34 ¡ The laundry is sorted. The optimum quantities of liquid de- ¡ The laundry is placed in the appli- tergent and fabric softener are dis- ance.
  • Page 39: Dispenser Contents

    Home Connect en If you want to replace the liquid de- Note: To prevent the liquid deter- tergent or fabric softener in the dis- gent or fabric softener from drying penser with another product, clean out, close the dispenser cover im- the detergent drawer beforehand. mediately after filling.
  • Page 40: Setting Up The Home Connect App

    en Home Connect tions via the Home Connect app, ad- 16.1 Setting up the just its basic settings and monitor its Home Connect app operating status. The Home Connect services are not Install the Home Connect app on available in every country. The avail- your mobile device. ability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your coun-...
  • Page 41: Activating Wi-Fi On The Appliance

    Home Connect en 16.3 Activating Wi-Fi on the 16.6 Remote start appliance Enable the appliance for remote start via the Home Connect app. Note: When Wi-Fi is activated, the en- ergy consumption increases in com- Note parison to the values specified in the Remote start is deactivated for safety consumption value table.
  • Page 42: Data Protection

    en Basic settings visit the service/support section of 17 Basic settings your local website: www.home-con- nect.com. You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your 16.8 Data protection needs. Please see the information on data 17.1 Overview of the basic protection. The first time your appliance is settings registered on a home network...
  • Page 43: Overview Of The Basic Settings

    Cleaning and servicing en Select the required basic setting. Basic setting Description → "Overview of the basic settings", Man. network Connect the ap- Page 42 log-in pliance to a Adjust the basic setting. WLAN home net- Press ⁠   Basic Settings 3 sec. to work (Wi-Fi) call up the main menu.
  • Page 44: Cleaning The Detergent Drawer

    en Cleaning and servicing Remove the pump unit. 18.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer If you want to replace the liquid de- tergent or fabric softener in the dis- penser with another product or if the detergent drawer is dirty, clean the detergent dispenser. ATTENTION! The pump unit contains electrical components.
  • Page 45: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and servicing en Clean the pump unit with a damp cloth. Clean the housing of the detergent drawer in the appliance. Clean the detergent drawer and the cover with a soft, damp cloth or hand shower. Push in the detergent drawer. 18.3 Cleaning the drain pump Dry the detergent drawer, cover Clean the drain pump regularly, at...
  • Page 46 en Cleaning and servicing Open and remove the mainten- CAUTION - Risk of scalding! ance flap. When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
  • Page 47 Cleaning and servicing en Ensure that both impellers can Cleaning the drain pump turn. Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 45 Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully. The filter insert in the pump ‒ housing may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt.
  • Page 48: Cleaning The Intake Opening In The Rubber Gasket

    en Cleaning and servicing Insert and close the maintenance Remove any blockages from the flap. intake opening. Note: Do not use any sharp or poin- 18.4 Cleaning the intake ted objects. opening in the rubber gasket Regularly check the intake opening in the rubber gasket for any block- ages and clean the intake opening.
  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 19 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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the compartment for manual dosing (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30/-20" Detergent dosage is too high. If you dose manually, reduce the amount of deter- ▶ gent for the next washing cycle with the same load. Additional water is added. Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it ▶...
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Push in the detergent drawer until the symbol goes ▶ not start. out. The pump for the intelligent dosing system is blocked. Switch off the appliance. Clean the pump unit. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 44 Switch the appliance on.
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- The water outlet hose is connected too high. ing. Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of ▶ 1 metre. Pump cover is not correctly assembled. Correctly assemble the pump cover. ▶...
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- The programme operation is optimised electronically. tion changes during This may change the programme duration. the wash cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting ⁠   i-DOS cannot be ac- Intelligent dosing is not intended for this programme. tuated. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ → "Starting the programme with intelligent dosing system", Page 38 Programme progress does not allow intelligent dos- ing.
  • Page 56 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Brief whirring noise Intelligent dosing system carries out a function test. after switching on the Not a fault – normal operating noise. ▶ appliance. Loud noises during Appliance is not correctly aligned. the spin cycle. → "Aligning the appliance", Page 16 ▶...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ satisfactory. The laun- Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in dry is too wet/too the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute damp.
  • Page 58 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue on If intelligent dosing is activated, reduce the basic ▶ the dry laundry. dosage → Page 39. Insufficient cleaning. Basic dosage not adjusted. If intelligent dosing is activated, adjust the basic ▶ dosage → Page 39. Detergent or care products have congealed in dis- pensers of the intelligent dosing system.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out at Connect the water outlet hose correctly. ▶ the water outlet hose. → "Water outlet connection types", Page 15 Odours have formed Humidity and detergent residue may promote the in the appliance. formation of bacteria. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 43 ▶...
  • Page 60: Emergency Release

    en Transportation, storage and disposal 19.1 Emergency release 20.2 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 45 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 61: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    Customer Service en 20.4 Disposing of old appli- 21 Customer Service ance Detailed information on the warranty Valuable raw materials can be re- period and terms of warranty in your used by recycling. country is available from our after- sales service, your retailer or on our WARNING website.
  • Page 62 en Customer Service from water damage, the appliance must be connected to the power supply. ¡ The liability guarantee is valid for the service life of the appliance. ¡ A claim can only be made under the guarantee if the appliance has been correctly installed and con- nected with Aqua-Stop according to our instructions;...
  • Page 63: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 22 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 64: Technical Data

    ¡ Left-on mode: 0.50 W A detailed RED Declaration of Con- ¡ Time until the formity can be found online at networked www.bosch-home.com among the standby mode additional documents on the product is set (Wi-Fi): page for your appliance. 20 mins ¡ Networked standby mode (Wi-Fi): 1.50 W...
  • Page 68 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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