Bosch WAB28161GB User Manual

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End of programme when ...

... §Êappears on the display panel.

Interrupting the programme

Programmes at high temperatures: – Cool washing: Select Rinse. – Select Start. Programmes at lower temperatures: – Select Spin/Drain. – Select Start/Pause.

Changing the programme, if ...

... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake: – Reselect the programme. – Select Start/Pause. The new programme starts from the

beginning.

Correct installation according to the separate Installation instructions.

Checking the machine

– Never use a damaged machine. – Inform the after-sales service.

Connecting the mains plug

Make sure your hands are dry. Take hold of the plug only.

Turning the tap on

Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash, water softener,

bleach, stain remover

Sorting and loading laundry

Follow the manufacturer's care information.

According to the information on the care labels.

According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.

Do not exceed the maximum load apage 7.

Observe the important information a page 6.

Insert large and small items of laundry.

Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry

between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.

Add detergent and care products

Measure accordingly:

Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply

company) and manufacturer's instructions.

Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.

Your washing machine

Congratulations ä You have opted for a modern, high-quality

domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. This washing machine is distinguished by its economical water and energy consumption.

Each machine that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.

For further information and a selection of our products go to our web site: www.bosch-home.com

You can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service here or in the after-sales service directory (depending on model), see also Installation Instructions, page 7.

– GB 0844 8928979 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at

up to 3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.

– IE 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 €

per minute.)

Environmentally friendly waste disposal

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All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with environmental guidelines. This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and reuse of used appliances.

Intended use

Contents Page

ʋIntended use .......................................................................................1

ʋProgrammes .......................................................................................1

ʋSetting and adjusting the programme ...........................................3

ʋWashing ...........................................................................................3/4

ʋAfter washing ......................................................................................4

ʋIndividual settings ..............................................................................5

ʋImportant information ........................................................................6

ʋOverview of programmes ................................................................7

ʋSafety instructions .............................................................................8

ʋConsumption values .........................................................................8

ʋBefore washing for the first time/Care ..........................................9

ʋInformation on the display panel ....................................................9

ʋMaintenance .................................................................................... 10

ʋWhat to do if... .................................................................................. 11

Environmental protection/Conservation tips

– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of

laundry for the relevant programme.

– Wash normally soiled washing without a pre-wash.

– The selectable temperatures apply to the care labels on the

textiles. The temperatures in the machine may deviate from this so that you get the optimum mix of energy-saving and washing results

– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's

instructions and water hardness.

– If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select the spin

speed according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.

Preparation

Before washing for the first time

Wash once without any laundry a page 9.

Setting and adjusting programmes

Programme selectorStart/

Pause

Programme selector for switching the machine on and off and for selecting the programme. Can be turned in either direction.

Programmes

Detailed overview of programmes apage 7.

Cottons hard-wearing fabrics

Rinse with subsequent spin cycle

Spin/Drain laundry wahed by hand,

the rinsing water

Wool hand/machine-washable textiles

Mixed Load different types of laundry

Allergy + hard-wearing fabrics

Delicates/Silk delicate washable fabrics

Easy-Care easy-care fabrics

Additional function a Individual settings,

page 5.

Select Start/Pause

Washing

Removing the washing

Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.

– Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting. – Leave the washing machine door and detergent

drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.

Turning the tap off

Not required for AquaStop models aHinweise

Installation Instructions, page 7.

Switching off

Turn the programme selector to Off.

Washing

Detergent drawer with

compartments I, II, ~

Compartment ~: Fabric softener, starch

Compartment I: Detergent for pre-wash

ʋfor use in the household only,

ʋfor machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool

in detergent solution,

ʋto be operated with cold drinking water and commer-

cially available detergents and care products which are suitable for use in washing machines.

ʋThe washing machine may be operated by children

from 8 years of age, by persons who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities and by persons who have inadequate experience or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been instructed by a res- ponsible person.

– Observe the safety instructions on page 8. – Do not leave children unattended near the

washing machine.

– The washing machine is not to be used by

children or persons not familiar with the operating instructions.

– Keep pets away from the washing machine.

Read these instructions and the separate installation instructions before operating the washing machine.

Dilute thick fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water. This prevents blockages.

Individual settings

Additional functions aand overview of programmes, see page 7.

Speed Perfect

For washing in a shorter time a washing outcome comparable to that of the standard programme. Maximum load -> Overview of programmes, page 7.

Prewash For heavy soiled, hard-wearing washing, e.g. made of cotton or linen.

Start/Pause

For starting the programme.

Childproof lock

on the display panel

You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently.

ON/OFF: after the start/end of the programme, press and hold the Start/Pause button for approx. 5 seconds.

Note: The childproof lock can remain activated until you wish to start the next programme, even after switching off the machine.

Then you can deactivate the childproof lock before starting the programme and activate it again as necessary once the programme has started.

Important information

Protecting the washing and the machine

– When measuring the amount of all detergents/additives and cleaning agents, always check the

manufacturer's instructions.

– Empty pockets. – Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.). – Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras). – Fasten zips, do up any buttons. – Brush sand out of pockets and collars. – Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.

Washing with varying degrees of soiling

Wash new items of clothing separately.

light Do not pre-wash.

If required, pretreat stains. Select programme

Cottonsc~(Eco).

heavy Load less washing.

Select programme Cottonsc~(Eco).

Starching Washing must not be treated with fabric softener

Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour the starch in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions into fabric softener compartment ~ (rinse first

if necessary).

Dyeing/bleaching

Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. Always follow the dye manufacturer's instructions! Do not use the washing machine for bleaching clothes!

Additional

function

Washing machine door

Service flap

Control panel

Washing machine door handle

Display panel

- - - - - ³¯¯* Select the spin speed (* depending on the model) or

- - - - (Rinse stop (Spülstop) = no final spin, laundry soaks in the last rinsing water, display panel - - - -)

³¤ - ¤Programme end after

Status indicators Programme status indicators:

1üü2üücü§ÊWash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end

'Childproof lock a page 5

Overview of programmes a Refer to the table of consumption values on page 8 and notes on page 6.

Programmes °C max.

Type of laundry

Additional functions; information

Cottons 20, 30, 40, 60, 90 °C

6 kg /

3,5 kg*

Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made

of cotton or linen

Speed Perfect*, Prewash

Allergy+ 60 °C

Cottons (ECO) ~6 kg

Speed Perfect*, Prewash

Easy-Care 30, 40 °C 3 kg

Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, synthetic

fibres or blended fabrics

Speed Perfect, Prewash

Mixed Load 40 °C 2,5 kg Speed Perfect, Prewash

Delicates/Silk 40 °C

2 kg

For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk,

satin, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics (e.g. cur-

tains)

Speed Perfect, Prewash;

No spin between rinse cycles

Wool 40 °C

Handä or machine-washable fabrics made of wool

or containing wool

Particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry.

Longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solution)

Additional programmes Rinse, Spin/Drain

* Reduced load when using the Speed Perfect option.

Programmes without prewash - add detergent to compartment II, programmes with prewash - distribute the detergent between compartments I and II.

9404 / 9000951602

WAB28161GB

Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH

Carl-Wery-Str. 34

81739 München / Germany

Safety instructions

– Read the instruction manual and installation instructions and all other information enclosed

with the washing machine and act accordingly.

– Retain the documents for subsequent use.

Risk of electric shock – Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug.

– Never insert/disconnect the mains plug with damp hands.

Danger to life For worn-out appliances:

– Disconnect the mains plug. – Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug. – Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent

children from locking themselves in and risking their lives.

Danger of suffocation – Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of

children.

Risk of poisoning – Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.

Risk of explosion – Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing

solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent may cause an explosion after being loaded into the washing machine. Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.

Risk of injury – The washing machine door can become very hot.

– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution. – Do not climb onto the washing machine. – Do not lean on the open washing machine door. – Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating. – Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine

is in operation.

Consumption values

Programme Load Energy*** Water*** Programme duration (h)***

Cottons 20 °C 6 kg 0.30 kWh 68 l 2 @ h

Cottons 40 °C* 6 kg 0.95 kWh 68 l 2 @ h

Cottons 60 °C 6 kg 1.60 kWh 68 l 2 @ h

Cottons 90 °C 6 kg 2.45 kWh 76 l 2 @ h

Easy-Care 40 °C* 3 kg 0.70 kWh 46 l 1 B h

Mixed Load 40 °C 2,5 kg 0.40 kWh 44 l 1 h

Delicates/Silk 30 °C 2 kg 0.30 kWh 37 l B h

Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0.20 kWh 43 l B h

*Programme setting for testing in accordance with currently applicable EN60456 standard.

Note on comparative tests: When testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.

Programme Load Annual energy consumption Annual water consumption

Cottons ~(Eco)** 6/3 kg 153 kWh 10560 l

** Programme settings for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive

2010/30/EU with cold water(15 °C).

*** The values may deviate from the specified values depending on water pressure, water hardness, and

inlet temperature, ambient temperature, type, amount and level of laundry soiling, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selection of options.

Before washing for the first time

Do not load any laundry into the machine. Turn on the tap. Add the following to compartment II:

– approx. 1 litre water – detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the

appropriate degree of water hardness) Set the programme selector to Cottons 60 °C and select Start/Pause. At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to Off.

Care

Machine housing, control panel

– Remove detergent residue immediately. – Wipe off with a soft, damp cloth. – Do not clean with a jet of water.

Cleaning the detergent drawer ...

... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.

1. Pull out, press insert down, remove drawer completely.

2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your

finger.

3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and dry it.

4. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).

5. Push in the detergent drawer.

Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.

Drum

Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out. Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.

Descaling Ensure there is no laundry in the machine

This should not be necessary if the correct detergent dosage has been used. If it is necessary, however, proceed according to the descaling agent manufacturer's instructions. Suitable descalers can be obtained via

our website or from our after-sales service (apage 1).

Information on the display panel depending on model

§: ³ÅTurn the (cold water) tap on fully;

supply hose kinked/trapped;

water pressure too low; service, clean the filter apage 10,

§: ³µDetergent solution pump blocked; service, clean the detergent solution pump

apage 10.

Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; service, clean the drainage hose at the siphon

apage 10.

§: ´Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Turn off the tap. Call the after-sales service.

'Childproof lock active; Deactivating a page 5.

Other displays

Switch off the appliance, wait for 5 seconds and switch it back on again. If the display appears again, call the after-sales service.

– Risk of electric shock.Disconnect the mains plug. – Risk of explosion. No solvents.

Maintenance

Detergent solution pump

Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.

1. Remove the service flap for detergent solution pump.

2. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).

3. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in

the detergent solution pump must rotate).

4. Replace the pump cover and screw it tightly.

5. Place the service flap back.

To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the Spin/Drain programme.

Drainage hose at the siphon

Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.

1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose

(residual water).

2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.

3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose

clamp.

Filter in the water supply

Risk of electric shock

Do not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (contains an electric valve).

Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:

1. Turn off the tap.

2. Select any programme (except Spin/Drain).

3. Select Start/Pause Let the programme run for approximately 40

seconds.

4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.

5. Clean the filter:

Disconnect the hose from the tap. Clean the filter using a small brush.

and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:

Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance, Remove the filter with pliers and clean.

6. Connect the hose and check the leak tightness of the connection points.

– Risk of scalding. Allow the

detergent solution to cool down.

– Turn off the tap.

What to do if ...

Water is leaking out. – Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.

– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.

No water supply. Detergent not dispensed.

– Start/Pause not selected? – Tap not turned on?

– Filter blocked? Clean the filter a page 10.

– Supply hose kinked or trapped?

Washing machine door cannot be opened.

– Safety function active. Wait approx. 2 minutes.

Programme does not start.

– Start/Pause selected? – Washing machine door closed?

Detergent solution is not drained.

– Clean the detergent solution pump a page 10.

– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.

Water not visible in the drum.

– Not a fault - water below the visible area.

Unsatisfactory spin result. Laundry wet/too damp.

– Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled

the spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry. Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly inside the drum.

– Selected speed too low? –> page 5.

Spin cycle performed several times.

– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts the

imbalance.

Residual water in the

compartment ~cfor care

products.

– Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected. – Clean the insert if necessary –> page 9.

Odour formation in the washing machine.

– Run programme Cottons 90 °C without laundry. Use standard

detergent.

Foam escaping from the detergent drawer.

– Too much detergent used?

If foam is escaping from the detergent drawer: Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour into compartment II (not with outdoor or down fabrics).

– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.

Intense noise formation, vibrations and “wanderring” during the spin cycle.

– Are the appliance feet fixed?

Secure the appliance feet a Installation instructions.

– Transportation safety devices removed?

Remove the transportation safety devices a Installation

instructions.

Indicator lamps do not function during operation.

– Power cut? – Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuses. – If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.

Programme sequence longer than usual.

– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts

imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.

– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional

rinse cycle.

Detergent residues on the laundry.

– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble

residues.

– Select Rinse or brush the laundry after washing.

If you cannot correct a fault yourself or a repair is required: – Turn the programme selector to Off and remove the mains plug from the socket.

– Turn off the water supply and call the after-sales service a Installation instructions.

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