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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAT... en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 4 Home Connect ... . . 34 Cleaning and maintenance . . . 46 Connecting to your home network Machine housing/control panel ..46 automatically ....34 Drum .
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Intended use Intended use Safety instructions T he following safety information This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to domestic use only.
  • Page 6: Installation

    Safety instructions Do not allow children to Keep packaging, plastic film ■ clean or maintain this and packing components away appliance unsupervised. from children. Keep children under 3 years ■ Warning and pets away from this Risk of poisoning! appliance. Detergents and care products Do not leave the appliance ■...
  • Page 7 Safety instructions dangerous situation. Ensure If using a residual current ■ the following: circuit breaker, only use one that bears the following The mains voltage on your mark: z. The presence of ■ power socket must match this mark is the only way to the rated voltage specified be sure that it fulfils all the on the appliance...
  • Page 8 Safety instructions If the hoses and mains Warning ■ cables are not correctly Risk of injury/material routed, they may constitute a damage/damage to the tripping hazard, which may appliance! result in injury. The appliance may vibrate or ■ Route hoses and cables move when in operation, such that they do not potentially resulting in injury...
  • Page 9: Operation

    Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Do not use cleaning agents that ■ transportation by transport contain solvents. locking devices. If the Warning transport locking devices are Risk of injury! not removed before the If you support your weight/sit appliance is operated, this ■...
  • Page 10: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions drawer is opened while the Cleaning/Maintenance appliance is in operation. Warning Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if Risk of death! they/it come(s) into contact The appliance is powered by with detergents or care electricity. There is a risk of products. If accidentally electric shock if you come into swallowed, seek medical contact with live components.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of poisoning! Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that appliance! contain solvents, e.g. cleaning The use of spare parts and solvent. accessories supplied by other Do not use cleaning agents that brands is dangerous and may contain solvents.
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection The displays provide information Environmental about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected protection programmes. The more display segments are P ackaging/used appliance visible, the higher the respective E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n consumption.
  • Page 13: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting P Water supply hose on standard/Aqua- Positioning and Secure models connecting *depending on the model I ncluded with the appliance In addition, a hose clamp ( 24 - 40 mm P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g diameter, available from specialist Check the machine for transport Note:...
  • Page 14: Installation Surface

    Positioning and connecting Installation on a platform with Caution! Water damage drawer The connection points for the water Platform order no.: WMZ 20490, WZ supply hose and water drain hose are 20490, WZ 20510, WZ 20520 under high water pressure. To prevent leaks and water damage, you must follow the instructions in this section.
  • Page 15: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Keep the screws and sleeves in Hose and cable lengths Note: a safe place. Left-hand connection ■ Take the hoses out of the holders. Right-hand connection ■ Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders.
  • Page 16: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Observe the following when connecting Model: Aqua­Secure ■ the machine: Notes Only operate the washing machine ■ using cold mains water. Do not connect the machine to the ■ mixer tap of an unpressurised hot- water boiler. Do not use a used supply hose.
  • Page 17: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting sucked back into the appliance and Levelling may damage the appliance/fabrics. Level the appliance using a spirit level. Make sure that: The plug does not block drainage Incorrect levelling may result in intense ■ from the washbasin. noise, vibrations and "wandering".
  • Page 18: Before Washing For The First Time

    Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Notes The mains voltage and voltage time ■ indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same. The washing machine was thoroughly The connected load and fuse tested before leaving the factory. To required are specified on the rating remove any water that may be left over plate.
  • Page 19: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation Fitting the transportation securing means: E.g. when moving house Remove the covers and keep them in a safe place. Caution! If required, use a screwdriver. Risk of damage to the appliance caused by detergent/fabric softener leaking from the dispensers. Leaking detergent/fabric softener can prevent the appliance from working correctly, e.g.
  • Page 20: Getting To Know The Appliance

    Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance W ashing 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 31 Controls Loading door with door handle 9S Open the loading door...
  • Page 21: Controls

    Getting to know the appliance Controls ( Main switch You can use the # button to switch the appliance on and off. 0 Programme selector You can turn the programme selector in both directions (clockwise and anti-clockwise). 8 Touch display This shows you the programme information and selection options for settings, and you can select...
  • Page 22 Getting to know the appliance sharp object on the display or exert Caution! excessive pressure on it. Material damage/damage to the appliance. Exerting excessive pressure on the display may damage it. Do not use a Indicators, symbols and buttons Indicators and Setting on the control panel symbols for set-...
  • Page 23 Getting to know the appliance Indicators, symbols and buttons Indicators and Setting on the control panel symbols for set- ting values E 3 sec Childlock/control panel lock Memory programme â Start/Pause For changing the settings N, M Note: Where there are multiple setting values, pressing and holding N, M will allow you to automatically scroll through all the setting val- ues to the last value.
  • Page 24: Laundry

    Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 26. – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry Speed setting if necessary L a u n d r y – Normal Caution! – Heavy: Load less laundry, select Damage to the appliance/fabrics a program with prewash –...
  • Page 25: Dyeing/Bleaching

    Detergent Dyeing/bleaching Detergent Dye should only be used in normal C orrect selection of detergent household quantities. Salt may damage D e t e r g e n t stainless steel. Always follow the dye The care label is crucial for selecting manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 26: Saving Energy And Detergent

    Programme default settings Saving energy and detergent Programme default For light and normal soiling, you can settings save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. T he programme default 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 and can be changed in the Saving Soiling/note...
  • Page 27: Ready In Time

    Programme default settings Ready in time i-DOS settings After selecting a programme, the Your washing machine has an intelligent programme duration is displayed, e.g. dosing system for liquid detergent and 1:51 (in h:min (hours:minutes)). fabric softener. Before the programme starts, you can The washing machine doses your move the time at which the programme detergent and fabric softener...
  • Page 28: Memory Programme

    Programme default settings To change the saved programme, press i-DOS i for fabric softener and hold â again for approx. three Adjustment values for dosage seconds after selecting the new quantities settings. Light: For slightly soft laundry Remote start Medium: For laundry with a medium level of softness Pressing Remote start } allows you to...
  • Page 29: Additional Programme Settings29

    Additional programme settings Adjustment values: Additional programme + 1 rinse + 2 rinses settings + 3 rinses Setting deselected You can find an overview of all of the 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 additional settings that can be selected Higher water level and additional rinse depending on the programme on the...
  • Page 30: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance In appliances with a drum light: Operating the The drum is lit after switching on the appliance appliance, after opening and closing the door and after starting a programme. P reparing the washing The light switches off automatically. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine You can:...
  • Page 31: Change The Programme Default Settings

    Operating the appliance Change the programme Observe the maximum specified ■ load. Overfilling adversely affects the default settings washing result and promotes creasing. To change the current settings, touch the required control panel; the relevant Unfold presorted laundry items and display switches to full brightness.
  • Page 32: Childlock/Operation Lock

    Operating the appliance During the programme, the current Notes programme information is displayed: To remove the laundry at the end of ■ Finished in-timeFinished in-time or, the programme, deactivate the ■ after the washing programme has childproof lock. started, the programme duration The childproof lock can be activated ■...
  • Page 33: Changing The Programme

    Operating the appliance Changing the programme Removing laundry/switching off the appliance If you have started the wrong programme by mistake, you can Open the loading door and remove change the programme as follows: the laundry. Touch the control panel A. Switch off the appliance.
  • Page 34: Home Connect

    Home Connect You cannot make changes in the ■ Home Connect Home Connect app while the appliance is in operation. You will be T his appliance is Wi-Fi enabled and can able to use the Home Connect app H o m e C o n n e c t be controlled remotely via a smartphone to see any adjustments made or tablet PC.
  • Page 35: Connecting To Your Home Network Manually

    Home Connect Connecting to your home Connect the mobile device to the Home Connect Wi-Fi network and network manually enter the password (key) HomeConnect. Step 2.2 Your mobile device now connects to If your appliance has already been the appliance. The connection automatically connected to your home process may take up to 60 seconds.
  • Page 36: Connecting To The Home Connect App

    Home Connect Connecting to the Home Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi Connect app You can switch the Home Connect function on your appliance on or off Step 3 permanently at any time. Make sure that you have opened the Home Connect app and are logged in. Switch on the appliance.
  • Page 37: Resetting Your Network Settings

    Home Connect Resetting your network Updating the software settings You can update the Home Connect software on your appliance. Whenever a You can clear the network settings and new update is available, —˜š (update) break the connection to your will appear on the display. smartphone or tablet PC by resetting the network settings.
  • Page 38: Energy Management

    Home Connect Energy management The appliance will now connect to your smart energy system (Energy manager). You can connect your appliance to your If the appliance has connected to the smart energy system (Energy manager). smart energy system (Energy manager) successfully, ’©Ÿ...
  • Page 39: Information On Data Protection

    Home Connect The FlexStart function has now been Adding more laundry or removing activated and the appliance will wait to laundry: be remotely started by the smart energy If the Flex Start function has Note: system (Energy manager). already been activated but the If the time changes on the display to programme has not yet started, you will ð...
  • Page 40: Declaration Of Conformity

    I n t e l l i g e n t d o s i n g s y s t e m the detergent drawer Declaration of Conformity i-DOS Intelligent Dosing system Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Your washing machine has an intelligent hereby declares that the appliance with dosing system for liquid detergent and Home Connect functionality meets the fabric softener.
  • Page 41: Everyday Use

    Intelligent dosing system Everyday use Notes Only use easy-pour liquid products ■ that the manufacturer recommends Displays: adding to the detergent drawer. Do not mix different liquid ■ detergents. If changing your liquid detergent (type, manufacturer, etc.), empty the dispenser completely and clean it.
  • Page 42: Basic Settings

    Intelligent dosing system The selection (on/off) and the Note: My water hardness: selected dosage strength for i-DOS i and i-DOS w are saved for each programme until they are changed again, even if the washing machine is switched off. Topping up the detergent/ fabric softener: Below is an example of detergent If the display for the selected intelligent...
  • Page 43: Manual Dosage

    Intelligent dosing system Manual dosage Notes Reduce the basic dosage if using a ■ For programmes in which intelligent very concentrated detergent. dosing is not possible or not requested If large amounts of foam are ■ (then set intelligent dosing to "off"), repeatedly created during washing, detergent is added to the left-hand please check your basic dosage and...
  • Page 44: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings Caution! Appliance settings Damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for Y ou can change the following settings pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s in the control and display panel: prewash sprays, etc.) may cause The volume of the information signal...
  • Page 45: Changing The Brightness Of The Touch Display

    Sensors Changing the brightness of Sensors the touch display A utomatic load sensing Touch œ again. The display for the S e n s o r s touch display's brightness B and the The automatic load sensing function preset brightness light up. adapts the water consumption ideally to each programme depending on the Change the adjustment value by...
  • Page 46: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Cleaning and panel maintenance Wipe the housing and the control ■ Warning panel with a soft, damp cloth. C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Remove the detergent residue Danger of death! ■...
  • Page 47 Cleaning and maintenance b) Pull the catch (A) on the back of Only put the drawer handle Note: the drawer handle (in the centre back on after you have finished at the bottom) slightly towards cleaning. you. This unlocks the drawer b) Pull out the drawer.
  • Page 48: The Drain Pump Is Blocked, Emergency Draining

    Cleaning and maintenance e) Clean the drawer and the cover Open and remove the service flap. with a soft, damp cloth or a hand shower. Also clean the inner surfaces with a soft, damp cloth. Take the auxilary drain hose out of the holder.
  • Page 49: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance To prevent unused detergent Filter in the water supply Note: from flowing straight into the drain blocked during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into the left-hand compartment Release water pressure in the supply and start the programme Drain/Empty. hose: a) Turn off the tap.
  • Page 50: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Wait until the drum has stopped turning. Faults and what to do Caution! about them. Water damage Any escaping water may cause water E mergency release damage. 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 . E.g.
  • Page 51 Faults and what to do about them. Indicator/symbol Cause/remedy i-DOS setting value, Minimum filling level detected in the corresponding dispenser, top up. ~ Page 42 e.g. K is flashing ù has lit up Detergent drawer has been pulled out. r has lit up Water pressure too low, may increase the programme duration.
  • Page 52: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Water is leaking from the Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ machine. Tighten the threaded joint on the supply hose. ■ The machine is not filling Will the programme not start? ■...
  • Page 53 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy The spin result is not sat- Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin ■ isfactory. cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed. Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly in the drum. Laundry is wet/too damp.
  • Page 54 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy There is detergent resi- Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue. ■ due on the laundry. Select Rinse or brush the laundry after washing. ■ When the appliance is The water level is too high. It is not possible to add more laundry. Close the ■...
  • Page 55: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data After-sales service I f you cannot rectify a fault yourself, D imensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e 850 x 600 x 590 mm contact customer services.
  • Page 56: Aqua-Stop Warranty

    Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty O nly for appliances with Aqua-Stop 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 warranty, we will provide compensation under the following conditions: If water damage is caused due to a...
  • Page 58 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 *9001259425*...

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