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Washing machine WAW28441AU 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.
Intended use Intended use This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e domestic use only. Do not install or operate this ■ appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and/or outdoor conditions.
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. The following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to ■...
Safety instructions Warning Installation Risk of suffocation! Warning If allowed to play with the Risk of electric shock/fire/ packaging/plastic film or material damage/damage to packing components, children the appliance! may become caught in these or If the appliance is not installed pull them over their heads and properly, this may lead to a suffocate.
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Safety instructions If you take hold of any of the Warning ■ appliance's protruding parts Risk of electric shock/fire/ (e.g. the appliance door) in material damage/damage to order to lift or move it, these the appliance! parts may break off and If the appliance's mains cable is cause injury.
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Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Caution! ■ transportation by transport Material damage/damage to locking devices. If the the appliance transport locking devices are If the water pressure is too ■ not removed before the high or too low, the appliance is operated, this appliance may not be able to may result in damage to the...
Safety instructions If you reach into the drum Operation ■ while it is still rotating, you Warning risk injuring your hands. Risk of explosions/fire! Wait until the drum has Laundry that has been stopped rotating. pretreated with cleaning agents Warning that contain solvents, e.g.
Safety instructions Caution! Cleaning/Maintenance Material damage/damage to Warning the appliance Risk of death! If the amount of laundry in ■ The appliance is powered by the appliance exceeds its electricity. There is a risk of maximum load capacity, it electric shock if you come into may not be able to operate contact with live components.
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Safety instructions Warning Caution! Risk of poisoning! Material damage/damage to the appliance Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that Cleaning agents and agents for contain solvents, e.g. cleaning pretreating laundry (e.g. stain solvent. removers, prewash sprays, etc.) Do not use cleaning agents that may cause damage if they contain solvents.
Environmental protection Energy-saving mode: The display ■ Environmental panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and the A button flashes. protection Press any button to activate the lighting. Packaging/used appliance Energy-saving mode is not activated E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n if a programme is running.
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 surface The washing machine be stable Warning Note: so that it does not move around. Risk of injury! The installation surface must be firm The washing machine is very heavy. ■ ■ and level. Be careful when lifting/transporting Soft floors/floor coverings are not the washing machine.
Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Take the hoses out of the holders. kitchenette Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not remove the appliance covering plate. Unscrew and remove all four transportation securing bolts with a Notes wrench (WAF 13).
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Left-hand connection ■ Right-hand connection ■ The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/customer services: Extension for Aqua-Stop and cold ■ water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m); order no. WM Z2380, WZ 10130, CZ 11350, Z 7070X0 A longer supply hose (approx.
Positioning and connecting Water inlet When the tap is open, the water flow rate is at least 8 l/min. Warning If the water pressure is higher than this, Danger of death! a pressure-reducing valve must be There is a risk of electric shock if you installed.
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection Drainage into a washbasin Warning ■ Risk of scalding! When you are washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water (e.g. when draining hot water into a washbasin).
Positioning and connecting Levelling Notes The mains voltage and voltage ■ Align the appliance using a spirit level. indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same. Incorrect alignment may result in loud The connected load and fuse noises, vibrations and machine required are specified on the rating "movement".
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first time The washing machine was thoroughly tested before leaving the factory.To remove any water that may be left over from the test, run the first wash cycle without any laundry. Notes The washing machine must be ■...
Positioning and connecting Transportation Before switching on the appliance again: E.g. when moving house Notes Preparatory work: The transport braces must be ■ Turn off the tap. removed. Reduce the water pressure in the Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■...
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 36 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive Note: H Changing the default programme (except for the main switch) and only settings: ~ Page 33 need to be pressed lightly. Temperature s, ■ Spin speed (Spin 0), ■...
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Further information Programme progress: Prewash Washing Rinse à Spin - 0 - Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop - P - Pause, e.g. to reload laundry Default programme settings: ( Temperature s in °C Washing machine door: Ž...
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 28 – 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 “ Delicates / Silk Max. 2 kg For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic Ž - 40 °C fibres or blends (e.g. silk blouses, silk scarves) $ - 800 rpm Use a detergent suitable for machine-washing delicates or Note: .
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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 $, 400 - 1600** rpm hygienically clean and especially kind to sensitive skin thanks to the EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect (, longer wash cycle at a defined temperature, higher water level and...
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** 6 Quilts Max. 2.5 kg Machine-washable items stuffed with synthetic fibres, such as Ž - 60 °C pillows, quilts and bedspreads; also suitable for items stuffed with $ - 1200 rpm down EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect (, Note: .
Programme default settings Finished in ñ Programme default Before starting the programme, you settings can preselect the programme end ("Ready in" time) in hourly increments (h The default programme settings are = hour) up to a maximum of 24 hours. 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 selecting the programme.
Additional programme settings Additional programme settings 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 the programme, can be found from ~ Page 29.
Operating the appliance The maximum load and the duration ■ Operating the of the programme (alternately) appliance In appliances with a drum light: The drum is lit after switching on the Preparing the washing appliance, after opening and closing the O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine door and after starting the programme.
Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent and care products Caution! Damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pre- treating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause Measuring aid A For liquid detergent damage if they come into contact with Compartment II Detergent for the main the surfaces of the washing machine.
Operating the appliance Change the programme Note: Foam detection If the Å symbol also lights up in the default settings display panel, the washing machine has detected too much foam during the You can use or change the default wash programme and automatically settings for this washing cycle.
Operating the appliance Adding laundry Cancel the programme After starting the programme, you can For programmes at high temperatures: add or remove laundry if necessary. Press the A button. To cool down laundry: Select Press the A button to do this. O Rinse.
Operating the appliance Removing laundry/switching off the appliance Open the door and remove the laundry. Press the # button. The appliance is switched off. Turn off the tap. Not required for Aqua-Stop Note: models. Notes Do not leave any items of laundry in ■...
Appliance settings Changing the signal volume Appliance settings Use the Finished in ñ + or - button to You can change the following settings: change the following settings at the A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s corresponding programme selector The volume of the buttons and ■...
Sensors Sensors A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s Depending on the type of fabric and load, the automatic load sensing function optimally adjusts the water consumption and programme duration in each programme. Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances...
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! ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Detergent drawer and housing If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues: Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer. To remove the insert: Push the insert Take the drain hose out of the upwards from below with your finger.
Cleaning and maintenance To prevent unused detergent Note: Then clean the filter: from flowing straight into the drain Disconnect the hose from the tap. during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of Clean the filter with a small brush. water into compartment II and start the [ Drain programme.
Faults and what to do about them. Pull the emergency release Faults and what to do downwards with a tool and release. The door can then be opened. about them. Emergency release 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.
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 from the Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ machine. Tighten the screw fitting on the supply 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 Odours in the washing Run the i Cottons 90 °C programme without laundry. machine. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. Note: . To prevent foaming, only use half of the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot rectify a fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e contact customer services. ~ Cover page We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
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 Additional Load Energy Water Programme function...
Technical data Technical data Technical data T e c h n i c a l d a t a Dimensions: 850 x 600 x 590 mm (height x width x depth) Weight: 70 - 85 kg (depending on model) Mains connection: Mains voltage 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz Nominal current 10 A Nominal power 1900 –...
Technical data Information for test institute Items Instruction Pre-treatment of new Run two empty runs of i Cottons 90 °C with 1400 rpm: appliance The 1st run with 50g detergent and 8g anti sudsing agent, the 2nd run without detergent and sudsing agent. According to standard AS NZS 2040.1-2005 AS NZS 2040.2-2005...
Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty Only 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...
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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 *9001277431*...