Bosch WAQ2836SGB, WAQ283S1GB Instruction manual

Washing machine WA...

en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions

Your new washing machine

You have chosen a Bosch washing machine.

Please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine.

To meet the high quality demands required by Bosch, every washing machine that leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.

For more information on our products, accessories, replacement parts and services, see our website www.boschhome.com or contact our after-sales service centres.

If the operating and installation instructions describe different models, any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text.

Read these operating and installation instructions before switching on the washing machine.

Display rules

: Warning!

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries.

Caution!

This signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not heeding the caution can cause property and/or environmental damage.

Note/tip

Information about the optimum use of the appliance/any other useful information.

1. 2. 3. / a) b) c)

The steps are represented by numbers or letters.

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Lists are represented by a small box or a dash.

Contents

enInstruction Manual and Installation Instructions

8 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .5

Electrical safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Risk of injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety for children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

7 Environmental protection . . . . . .6

Packaging/used appliance . . . . . . . . . 6

Tips on economical use . . . . . . . . . . . 6

* Getting to know the

appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Z Laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Dyeing/bleaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

C Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Correct selection of detergent . . . . . 10

Saving energy and detergent . . . . . . 11

0 Programme default settings . . .11

Spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Ready in time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

\ Additional programme

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Speed Perfect ( . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Eco Perfect F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Rinse plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Water Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Easy Iron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

1 Operating the appliance . . . . . . 13

Preparing the washing machine . . . .13

Select programme/switch on the

appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Change the programme default

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Placing laundry into the drum . . . . . .14

Measure and add detergent and

care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Adding laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Changing the programme . . . . . . . . .16

Cancel the programme . . . . . . . . . . .16

Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Removing laundry/switching off

the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

H Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Automatic load sensing. . . . . . . . . . .17

Unbalanced load detection system . .17

M Setting the signal . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2 Cleaning and maintenance. . . . 19

Machine housing/control panel . . . . .19

Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Detergent drawer and housing . . . . .19

Detergent solution pump blocked . . .20 The drain hose at the siphon is

blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Filter in the water supply blocked . . .21

3 Faults and what to do about

them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Information on the display panel . . . .22

Faults and what to do about them. . .23

en Intended use

4 After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 24

J Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

5 Positioning and connecting. . . 25

Included with the appliance . . . . . . . 25

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installation on a base or a

wooden joist floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installation on a platform with

drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installing the appliance in a

kitchenette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Removing the transport locks . . . . . 27

Hose and cable lengths. . . . . . . . . . 27

Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Before washing for the first time . . . 31

Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

8 Intended use

Intended use

■ For private domestic use only.

■ The washing machine is suitable for

washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in water containing detergent.

■ To be operated with cold* mains

water or cold and hot* mains water (max. 60 °C), and standard detergents and care products which are suitable for use in washing machines.

■ When measuring out the amount of

all detergents, additives, care products and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's instructions.

■ The washing machine may be used

by children over the age of 8 years and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed by a responsible person. Children must not carry out any cleaning or maintenance work without supervision.

■ This appliance is intended for use up

to a maximum height of 4000 metres above sea level.

■ Keep children under the age of

3 years away from the washing machine.

■ Keep pets away from the washing

machine.

Read the Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions and all other information supplied with the washing machine and use the machine accordingly.

Retain the documents for subsequent use.

* depending on the model

Safety instructions en

( Safety instructions

Safety instructions

Electrical safety

:Warning

Danger of death!

There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components.

■ Never touch or hold the

mains plug with wet hands.

■ Only pull out the mains cable

by the plug and never by the cable, as this could damage it.

Risk of injury

:Warning

Risk of injury!

■ When the washing machine

is lifted by its protruding parts (e.g. the washing machine door), the components may break off and cause injuries. Do not lift the washing machine by protruding parts.

■ If you climb on the washing

machine, the worktop may break and cause injuries. Do not climb onto the washing machine.

■ If you lean on the washing

machine door when it is open, the washing machine may tip over and cause injuries. Do not lean on the washing machine door when it is open.

■ Reaching into the drum

when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. Do not reach into the drum when it is turning. Wait until the drum has stopped turning.

: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. if hot water is being drained into a wash basin. Do not reach into the hot detergent solution.

Safety for children

:Warning

Danger of death!

If children play with the washing machine, they may get into lifethreatening situations or injure themselves.

■ Do not leave children

unattended near the washing machine.

■ Do not let children play with

the washing machine.

:Warning

Danger of death!

Children may lock themselves in appliances, putting their lives at risk. For appliances that have reached the end of their service life:

■ Disconnect the mains plug.

en Environmental protection

■ Cut through the mains cable

and remove it, along with plug.

■ Destroy the lock on the

washing machine door.

:Warning

Risk of suffocation!

Children may become wrapped in packaging/film or packing parts if allowed to play with them, or they may pull them over their heads and suffocate. Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of children.

:Warning

Risk of poisoning!

Detergents and care products may be poisonous if consumed. Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.

:Warning

Eye/skin irritation!

Detergents and care products may cause irritation if they come into contact with the eyes or skin. Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.

:Warning

Risk of injury!

When you wash at high temperatures, the glass in the washing machine door gets hot. Do not let children touch the hot washing machine door.

7 Environmental

protection

Environmental protection

Packaging/used appliance

)

Tips on economical use

■ Always fill the appliance with the

■ Wash normally soiled laundry

■ The selectable temperatures apply

■ Energy-saving mode: The display

■ If the laundry is subsequently dried

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

maximum amount of laundry for each programme. Overview of programmes ~: Supplementary sheet for the operating and installation instructions.

without a prewash.

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.

panel light goes out after several minutes, Start button flashes. To activate the light, press any button. Energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is running.

in a tumble dryer, select the spin speed according to the tumble dryer manufacturer's instructions.

Getting to know the appliance en

* Getting to know the appliance

Getting to know the appliance

Washing machine

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( Detergent drawer 9S Open the washing machine door 0 Control/display panel 9T Close the washing machine door 8 Washing machine door with

handle

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@ Service flap with or without a drainage hose*

* Depending on the model

en Getting to know the appliance

Control panel

Note: You can find possible programme default settings and additional programme

settings in the overview; these differ depending on the model.

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( Programme selector for selecting a programme and switching the machine on and off via the "Off" position.

0 Display panel for settings and information. H Start button for starting, interrupting (e.g. to

8 Programme default settings: Spin speed

and "Ready in" time. Changing the programme default settings ~ Page 11.

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@ Additional programme settings : Speed Perfect (, Eco Perfect F, Easy Iron, Water Plus or Rinse Plus. Selecting additional programme settings ~ Page 12.

reload laundry) and cancelling a programme.

Display panel

Note: The table shows possible setting options and information in the display panel;

these differ depending on the model.

Setting options and information for the selected programme

$ / Rinse stop ... 1400 0 Spin speed in rpm (revolutions per minute);

$ / Rinse stop

1:30 Programme duration Depends on the programme selection in h:min

1 - 24 h Ready in time Programme ends after ... h (h = hours)

8.0 kg Max. load in kg (kilograms)

(hours:minutes)

Notes

²»: Childproof lock .

Laundry en

Z Laundry

Laundry

Prepare the laundry

Caution! Damage to the appliance/fabrics

Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paperclips, needles, nails) may damage the laundry or components in the washing machine.

You should therefore note the following tips when preparing your laundry:

■ Empty any pockets.

■ Look out for metal items (paperclips,

etc.) and remove them.

■ Wash delicates in a laundry bag

(tights, underwired bras, etc.).

■ Close any zips; button up any cover

buttons.

■ Brush sand out of pockets and

collars.

■ Remove curtain fittings or place

curtains in a laundry bag.

Sorting laundry

Sort your laundry according to the care instructions and manufacturer's information on the care labels, depending on:

■ Type of fabric/fibre.

■ Colour:

Note: Laundry may discolour or not

be cleaned correctly. Wash white and coloured items separately. Wash new bright fabrics separately the first time you wash them.

■ Soiling:

Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together. Examples of levels of soiling: – Light: Do not prewash; if

necessary, select the additional programme setting SpeedPerfect G.

– Normal – Heavy: Load less laundry, select

a programme with prewash

– Stains: Remove/pretreat stains

while they are fresh. First, dab the stain with soapy water/do not rub. Then wash the items of laundry with the appropriate programme. Stubborn or dried-in stains can sometimes only be removed by washing several times.

■ Symbols on the care labels:

The numbers in the symbols indicate the maximum washing temperature that may be used. – M: Suitable for a normal

washing process; e.g. Cottons programme.

– U : A gentle washing process is

required; e.g. Easy-Care programme.

– V : An especially gentle washing

process is required; e.g. Delicate/Silk programme

– W : Suitable for washing by

hand; e.g. W Wool programme.

– Ž : Do not wash the laundry in

the machine.

en Detergent

Starching

Note: Laundry must not be treated with

fabric softener.

Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Measure starch into compartment M in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (clean 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 to bleach clothes.

Soaking

1. Pour soaking agent/detergent into

compartment II according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Turn the programme selector to the

Cottons 30 °C programme.

3. Press the start button.

4. After approx. 10 minutes, press the

start button again to pause the programme.

5. After the required soaking time,

press the start button again, if the programme is to be continued or changed.

Notes

■ Load laundry of the same colour.

■ No additional detergent is required;

the soaking solution is used for washing.

C Detergent

Detergent

Correct selection of detergent

The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and treatment of the laundry. ~ See also www.sartex.ch

Visit www.cleanright.eu to find further information on detergents, care products and cleaning agents for domestic use.

■ Standard detergent with optical

brighteners

Suitable for heat-resistant white laundry made from linen or cotton. Select the Cottons / cold - max. 90 °C programme.

■ Detergent for colours without

bleach or optical brighteners

Suitable for coloured laundry made from linen or cotton. Select the Cottons / cold - max. 60 °C programme.

■ Detergent for colours/delicates

without optical brighteners

Suitable for coloured laundry made from easy-care fibres, synthetic fibres. Select the Easy-Care / cold - max. 60 °C programme.

■ Mild detergent

Suitable for delicate, fine fabrics, silk or viscose. Select the Delicate/Silk / cold - max. 40 °C programme.

■ Detergent for woollens

Suitable for woollen fabrics. Select the Wool / cold - max. 40 °Cprogramme.

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