Bosch WAW28540AU Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAW28540AU Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAW28540AU 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: Intended Use

    Intended use Cleaning and maintenance . . . 28 Intended use Machine housing/control panel ..28 Drum ......28 For private domestic use only.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 6: Safety For Children

    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.
  • Page 7: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 11 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...
  • Page 8: Main Points In Brief

    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.
  • Page 9: Getting To Know The Appliance

    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 23 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
  • Page 10: Control Panel

    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 20 need to be pressed lightly. Temperature, ■ Spin speed (Spin), ■ Finished in time ( Main switch ■...
  • Page 11: Display Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Display panel Further information Stains ~ Page 21 ° | º · Programme progress: Prewash Washing Rinse à Spin - 0 - Programme end Programme end during Rinse Default programme settings: ( Temperature in °C Stop Ž...
  • Page 12: Laundry

    Laundry Soiling ■ Laundry Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together. P repare the laundry Some examples of soiling levels can L a u n d r y be found on ~ Page 13 Caution! – Light: Do not prewash, select the Damage to the appliance/fabrics SpeedPerfect setting if necessary...
  • Page 13: Detergent

    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...
  • Page 14: Overview Of Programmes

    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.
  • Page 15 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, Rinse Plus, Easy Iron Max. 2 kg Delicates / Silk For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic Ž...
  • Page 16 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Drum Clean 0 kg Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer 80, 90 °C tub, e.g. before running the first wash cycle, if washing frequently 1200 rpm at a low temperature (40 °C or lower) or if an odour has developed after a prolonged period of non-use.
  • Page 17 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Outdoor / Impregnation Max. 1 kg Wash cycle followed by waterproofing of membrane-coated Ž - 40 °C weatherproof and outdoor clothing or water-resistant fabrics $, 0 - 800 rpm Select a programme. EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Add special detergent for outdoor clothing to compartment Rinse Plus,...
  • Page 18 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Curtains Max. 3.5 kg 3.5 kg heavy curtains or 25 - 30 m² lightweight drapes Ž - 40 °C Notes $, 0 - 800 rpm Shorter rinse and final spin cycles. ■ EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Use a detergent that is suitable for machine-washing ■...
  • Page 19: Starching

    Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Shirts Max. 2 kg Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres Ž - 60 °C or blended fabrics $, 0 - 800 rpm Notes EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Shirts/blouses are only given a short spin on the Easy Iron ■...
  • Page 20: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set Programme default depends on the model and programme that has been selected. settings Finished 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 Before starting the programme, selecting the programme.
  • Page 21: Additional Programme

    Additional programme settings Stains Additional programme There are four types of stain to choose settings from: An overview of all additional settings, Food-based grease/oil ° 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 Blood the programme, can be found from...
  • Page 22: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance The maximum load and the duration ■ Operating the of the programme (alternately) Information on water and energy appliance ■ consumption Preparing the washing In appliances with a drum light: O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine The drum is lit after switching on the appliance, after opening and closing the...
  • Page 23: Measure And Add Detergent And Care Products

    Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent Pour the detergent and care products into the appropriate compartments: 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 damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the washing machine.
  • Page 24: Change The Programme Default Settings

    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 or change the default settings for this washing cycle. 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...
  • Page 25: Adding Laundry

    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 Rinse. Press the A button to do this. Press the A button.
  • Page 26: Removing Laundry/Switching Off The Appliance

    Appliance settings Removing laundry/switching Appliance settings off the appliance You can change the following settings: Open the door and remove the A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s The volume of the buttons and the laundry.
  • Page 27: Changing The Signal Volume

    Sensors Changing the signal volume Sensors Use the Finished in + or - button to A utomatic load sensing change the following settings at the S e n s o r s corresponding programme selector Depending on the type of fabric and positions: load, the automatic load sensing 2: The volume of the information...
  • Page 28: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Remove the detergent residue ■ Cleaning and immediately. Do not clean with a water jet. maintenance ■ Drum Warning C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! Use chlorine-free cleaning agents, do There is a risk of electric shock if you...
  • Page 29: The Drain Pump Is Blocked, Emergency Draining

    Cleaning and maintenance The drain pump is blocked, Refit the pump cover and screw it on tightly. The handle must be in a emergency draining vertical position. 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 scalded.
  • Page 30: Filter In The Water Supply Blocked

    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: Turn off the tap. 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 . Select any programme E.g.
  • Page 31: Information On The Display Panel

    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. ■...
  • Page 32: 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 screw fitting on the supply hose. ■ The machine is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
  • Page 33 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Odours in the washing Run the Drum Clean or Cottons90 °C programme without laundry. machine. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. Note: . To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer.
  • Page 34: After-Sales Service

    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.
  • Page 35: Consumption Rates

    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...
  • Page 36: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting Positioning and connecting Included with the appliance P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g Check the machine for transport Note: damage.
  • Page 37: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting In addition, a hose clamp Notes (24 - 40 mm diameter, available from In addition to the safety information ■ specialist dealers) is required to listed here, the local water and connect the water drain hose to a electricity supplier may have special siphon.
  • Page 38: Installing The Appliance In A Kitchenette

    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 transport brace screws.
  • Page 39: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Water inlet Left-hand connection Warning ■ Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety valve in water (it contains an electric valve).
  • Page 40: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Water outlet Optimum water pressure in the supply network Warning At least 100 kPa (1 bar) Risk of scalding! Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar) When you are washing at high When the tap is open, the water flow temperatures, there is a risk of scalding rate is at least 8 l/min.
  • Page 41: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting Levelling Connection Drainage into a washbasin Align the appliance using a spirit level. ■ Incorrect alignment may result in loud noises, vibrations and machine "movement". Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF17 spanner, by turning it in a clockwise direction.
  • Page 42: Electrical Connection

    Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Before washing for the first time Warning The washing machine was thoroughly Danger of death! tested before leaving the factory. In There is a risk of electric shock if you order to remove any water which may touch live components.
  • Page 43: Transportation

    Aqua-Stop warranty Transportation Aqua-Stop warranty E.g. when moving house Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop Preparatory work: A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y Turn off the tap. In addition to warranty claims against Reduce the water pressure in the the vendor based on the purchase supply hose: ~ Page 30;...
  • Page 44 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 *9001024886*...

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