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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.
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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
8Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
(Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .5
Children/people/pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Cleaning/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7Environmental protection . . . . .12
Packaging/used appliance . . . . . . . . 12 Tips on economical use . . . . . . . . . . 12
5Positioning and connecting . . .13
Included with the appliance . . . . . . . 13 Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Installation surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation on a base or
a wooden joist floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation on a platform with
drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing the appliance in
a kitchenette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Removing the transport locks. . . . . . 15 Hose and cable lengths . . . . . . . . . . 16 Water inlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Electrical connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Before washing for the first time . . . . 21 Transportation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
*Familiarising yourself with
your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ZLaundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Dyeing/bleaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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CDetergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Correct selection of detergent . . . . . .28 Saving energy and detergent . . . . . .28
0Programme default settings. . . 29
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Finished in-time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
\Additional programme
settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Speed Eco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Easy-Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Water&Rinse+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Prewash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
1Operating the appliance . . . . . . 32
Preparing the washing machine . . . .32
Select programme/switch on the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Change the programme default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Select additional programme
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Placing laundry into the drum . . . . . .33
Measure and add detergent and
care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Childlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Adding laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Changing the programme . . . . . . . . .35 Cancel the programme . . . . . . . . . . .35 Programme end during rinse hold. . .36 Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Removing laundry/switching off the appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
HSensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Automatic load sensing. . . . . . . . . . .37 Unbalanced load detection system . .37 VoltCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
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MSetting the signal . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2Cleaning and maintenance . . . 38
Machine housing/control panel . . . . 38 Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Descaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Detergent drawer and housing . . . . 39 Detergent solution pump blocked . . 39
The drain hose at the siphon is blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Filter in the water supply blocked . . 40
3Faults and what to do about
them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Information on the display panel . . . 42 Faults and what to do about them. . 43
4After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 45
JTechnical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 rAqua-Stop warranty . . . . . . . . . 47
8Intended use
■This appliance is intended for private domestic use only.
■Do not install or operate this appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and/or outdoor conditions. There is a risk that the appliance will be damaged if residual water in it freezes. If hoses freeze up, they may crack/burst.
■This appliance must only be used for washing domestic laundry, consisting of machine-washable items and hand-washable woollens (see label on item). Using the appliance for any other purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden.
■This appliance is suitable for operation with mains water and commercially available detergents and care products (must be suitable for use in washing machines).
■This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of
4000 metres above sea level.
Before you switch on the appliance:
Check that there is no visible damage to the appliance. Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged. Should you have any problems, please contact your specialist dealer or our customer service.
Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other information provided with this appliance.
Retain the documents for subsequent use or for subsequent owners.
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(Safety instructions
The following safety information and warnings are provided to protect you from injury and to prevent material damage to your surroundings.
It is nevertheless important to take the necessary precautions and to proceed with care when installing, maintaining, cleaning and operating the appliance.
Children/people/pets
:Warning
Risk of death!
Children and other people who are unable to assess the risks involved when using the appliance may injure themselves or may find themselves in life-threatening situations. Therefore please note:
■The appliance 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 as long as they are supervised or have received instruction on how to use the appliance safely and they have understood the potential risks of using the appliance.
■Children must not play with this appliance.
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■Do not allow children to clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised.
■Keep children under 3 years and pets away from this appliance.
■Do not leave the appliance unattended when children or other people who are unable to assess the risks are in the vicinity.
:Warning
Risk of death!
Children may lock themselves inside appliances and find themselves in a life-threatening situation.
■Do not position the appliance behind a door, as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening completely.
■Once an appliance has reached the end of its life, pull the mains plug from the socket before severing the mains cable, and then destroy the lock on the appliance door.
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:Warning
Risk of suffocation!
If allowed to play with the packaging/plastic film or packing components, children may become caught in these or pull them over their heads and suffocate.
Keep packaging, plastic film and packing components away from children.
:Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if consumed.
If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
:Warning
Risk of burns!
When washing at high temperatures, the glass in the appliance door becomes hot. Stop children from touching the appliance door when it is hot.
:Warning
Eye/skin irritation!
Contact with detergents or care products may cause eye/skin irritation.
Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if they/it come(s) into contact with detergents or care products. Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
Installation
:Warning
Risk of electric shock/fire/ material damage/damage to the appliance!
If the appliance is not installed properly, this may lead to a dangerous situation. Ensure the following:
■The mains voltage on your power socket must match the rated voltage specified on the appliance (identification plate). The connected loads and the required fuse protection are specified on the identification plate.
■The mains plug and the protective contact socket must match and the earthing system must be correctly installed.
■The installation must have an adequate cross section.
■The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times. If this is not possible, in order to comply with the relevant safety regulations, a switch (all pole disconnection) must be built into the permanent installation in accordance with electrical installation regulations.
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■If using a residual current circuit breaker, only use one that bears the following mark: z. The presence of this mark is the only way to be sure that it fulfils all the applicable regulations.
:Warning
Risk of electric shock/fire/ material damage/damage to the appliance!
If the appliance's mains cable is altered or damaged, this may result in electric shock, short circuiting or fire due to overheating.
The mains cable must not be kinked, crushed or altered, and must not come into contact with any heat sources.
:Warning
Risk of fire/material damage/ damage to the appliance!
The use of extension cords or power strips may result in fire due to overheating or short circuiting.
Connect the appliance directly to an earthed socket that has been correctly installed. Do not use extension cords, power strips or multi-way couplers.
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:Warning
Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance!
■The appliance may vibrate or move when in operation, potentially resulting in injury or material damage.
Place the appliance on a clean, even, solid surface and, using a spirit level to guide you, level it with the screw-in feet.
■If you take hold of any of the appliance's protruding parts (e.g. the appliance door) in order to lift or move it, these parts may break off and cause injury.
Do not take hold of any of the appliance's protruding parts in order to move the appliance.
:Warning Risk of injury!
■The appliance is very heavy. Lifting it may result in injury. Do not lift the appliance on your own.
■The appliance has sharp edges on which you could cut your hands.
Do not take hold of the appliance by its sharp edges. Wear protective gloves to lift it.
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■If the hoses and mains cables are not correctly routed, they may constitute a tripping hazard, which may result in injury.
Route hoses and cables such that they do not constitute a tripping hazard.
Caution!
Material damage/damage to the appliance
■If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly, and it may also result in material damage or damage to the appliance.
Make sure that the water pressure in the water supply facility is at least
100 kPa (1 bar), and does not exceed
1000 kPa (10 bar).
■If the water hoses are altered or damaged, this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance. The water hoses must not be kinked, crushed, altered or severed.
■The use of hoses supplied by other brands to connect to the water supply may result in material damage or damage to the appliance. Use the hoses supplied with the appliance or genuine spare part hoses only.
■The appliance is secured for transportation by transport locking devices. If the transport locking devices are not removed before the appliance is operated, this may result in damage to the appliance.
It is important to completely remove all transport locking devices before using the appliance for the first time. Make sure that you retain these transport locking devices separately. It is important to refit the transport locking devices if the appliance is to be transported, in order to prevent the appliance from being damaged in transit.
Operation
:Warning
Risk of explosions/fire!
Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent, may cause an explosion in the drum. Rinse the laundry thoroughly with water before washing it in the machine.
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:Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. cleaning solvent.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
:Warning Risk of injury!
■If you support your weight/sit on the appliance door when it is open, the appliance may tip over, which may result in injury.
Do not support your weight on the appliance door when it is open.
■If you climb onto the appliance, the worktop may break, which may result in injury.
Do not climb onto the appliance.
■If you reach into the drum while it is still rotating, you risk injuring your hands.
Wait until the drum has stopped rotating.
:Warning Risk of scalding!
When washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot detergent solution (e.g. when draining hot detergent solution into a washbasin).
Do not reach into the hot detergent solution.
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:Warning
Eye/skin irritation!
Detergent and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer is opened while the appliance is in operation. Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if they/it come(s) into contact with detergents or care products. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.
Caution!
Material damage/damage to the appliance
■If the amount of laundry in the appliance exceeds its maximum load capacity, it may not be able to operate properly, or this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance.
Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of dry laundry. Make sure you comply with the maximum load capacities specified for each of the programs → Supplementary sheet for the operating and installation instructions.
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■If you pour the wrong quantity of detergent or cleaning agent into the appliance, this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance.
Use detergents/care products/cleaning agents and softeners in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions.
Cleaning/Maintenance
:Warning
Risk of death!
The appliance is powered by electricity. There is a risk of electric shock if you come into contact with live components. Therefore please note:
■Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply (pull out the plug).
■Never take hold of the mains plug with wet hands.
■When removing the mains plug from the socket, always take hold of the plug itself and never the mains cable, otherwise this may damage the mains cable.
■Do not make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features.
■Repairs and any other work on the appliance must only be conducted by our customer service or by an electrician. The same applies for replacing the mains cable (when necessary).
■Spare mains cables can be ordered from our customer service.
:Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. cleaning solvent.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
:Warning
Risk of electric shock/material damage/damage to the appliance!
If moisture penetrates the appliance, this may cause it to short circuit.
Do not use a pressure washer, steam cleaner, hose or spray gun to clean your appliance.
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:Warning
Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance!
The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury, material damage or damage to the appliance. For safety reasons, use genuine spare parts and accessories only.
Caution!
Material damage/damage to the appliance
Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance. Therefore please note:
■Do not allow these agents to come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance.
■Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft, damp cloth.
■Remove any detergent, spray or other residues immediately.
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7Environmental protection
Packaging/used appliance
)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.
Tips on economical use
■Always fill the appliance with the maximum amount of laundry for each programme.
Overview of programmes ~: Supplementary sheet for the operating and installation instructions.
■Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
■Save energy and detergent when washing lightly and normally soiled laundry. ~ Page 28
■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.
■Information about the energy consumption*: ~ Page 25
The display provides information about the relative energy consumption in the selected programs.
The more indicator lights light up, the higher the program's consumption.
This enables you to compare the consumption levels of the different programs when choosing your program settings and to decide on an energyand water-saving program setting.
*depending on the model
■Energy-saving mode: The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and the A button flashes. Press any button to activate the lighting.
Energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is running.
■If the laundry is subsequently dried in a tumble dryer, select the spin speed according to the tumble dryer manufacturer's instructions.
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Included with the appliance
Note: Check the machine for transport damage. Never use a damaged machine. If you have any complaints, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or our customer services. ~ Page 45
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( Mains cable
0Bag:
■Installation and operating instructions
■Customer services location directory*
■Warranty*
■Cover caps for openings after the transport braces have been removed
■Adaptor with sealing washer from 21 mm = ½" to
26.4 mm = ¾" *
8Water supply hose on Aqua-Stop models
@ Water drain hose
HElbow for securing the water drain hose*
PWater supply hose on standard/ Aqua-Secure models
*depending on the model
In addition, a hose clamp (24 - 40 mm diameter, available from specialist dealers) is required to connect the water drain hose to a siphon.
Useful tools
■Spirit level for aligning
■Spanner with:
–WAF13 for loosening the transport braces, and
–WAF17 for aligning the appliance feet
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Safety instructions
:Warning Risk of injury!
■The washing machine is very heavy. Be careful when lifting/transporting the washing machine.
■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 the hose and mains cables are not routed properly, there is a risk of tripping and injury.
Lay hoses and cables in such a way that there is no risk of tripping.
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
Frozen hoses may rip/burst.
Do not install the washing machine in areas exposed to frost or outdoors.
Caution! Water damage
The connection points for the water supply hose and water drain hose are under high water pressure. To prevent leaks and water damage, you must follow the instructions in this section.
Notes
■In addition to the safety information listed here, the local water and electricity supplier may have special requirements.
■If in doubt, have the appliance connected by a specialist.
Installation surface
Note: The washing machine be stable so that it does not move around.
■The installation surface must be firm and level.
■Soft floors/floor coverings are not suitable.
Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
The washing machine may "wander" and tip/topple from the base when spinning.
The feet of the appliance must be secured with holding brackets. Order no. WMZ 2200, WX 9756, Z 7080X0
Note: On wooden joist floors, install the washing machine:
■In a corner, if possible,
■On a water-resistant wooden board (min. 30 mm thick) which is screwed tightly to the floor.
Installation on a platform with drawer
Platform order no.: WMZ 20490, WZ 20490, WZ 20510, WZ 20520
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Installing the appliance in a kitchenette
:Warning
Danger of death!
There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components.
Do not remove the appliance covering plate.
Notes
■Recess width of 60 cm required.
■Only install the washing machine underneath a continuous worktop that is securely connected to adjacent cabinets.
Removing the transport locks
Caution!
Damage to the appliance
■The machine is secured for transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the drum, for example, may become damaged when the machine is operated.
Before using the appliance for the first time, make sure that you completely remove all four transport locks. Keep the locks in a safe place.
■To prevent transport damage from occurring if the appliance is moved at a later date, you must refit the transport locks before transporting the appliance.
Note: Keep the screws and sleeves in a safe place.
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1.Take the hoses out of the holders.
2.Unscrew and remove all four transportation securing bolts with a wrench (WAF 13).
Remove the sleeves. Remove the mains cable from the holders.
3.Insert the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks.
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