Bosch WAW32560GC, WAW3256XGC Instruction manual

Washing machine WAW32560GC, WAW3256XGC

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.

■/ -

Lists are represented by a small box or a dash.

Contents

8Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

(Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .6

Electrical safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Risk of injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety for children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

7Environmental protection . . . . . .8

Packaging/used appliance . . . . . . . . . 8 Tips on economical use . . . . . . . . . . . 8

YMain points in brief . . . . . . . . . . .9

*Getting to know the appliance 10

Washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ZLaundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

CDetergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Correct selection of detergent . . . . . 14 Saving energy and detergent . . . . . . 14

/Overview of programmes . . . . .15

Programmes on the programme selector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Dyeing/bleaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

0Programme default settings . . .21

Temperature s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Ready in 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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\Additional programme

settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

SpeedPerfect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 EcoPerfect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Prewash T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Water Plus Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Easy-iron p . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Stains x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

1Operating the appliance . . . . . . 23

Preparing the washing machine . . . .23

Switching on the appliance/

selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . .23 Placing laundry into the drum . . . . . .23

Measure and add detergent and

care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Change the programme default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Select additional programme

settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Child lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Adding laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Changing the programme . . . . . . . . .26 Cancel the programme . . . . . . . . . . .26 Programme end during rinse hold. . .26 Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Removing laundry/

switching off the appliance . . . . . . . .27

QAppliance settings . . . . . . . . . . 28

Activating the setting mode . . . . . . . .28 Changing the signal volume . . . . . . .28

Selecting/deselecting the appliance automatic switch-off. . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Switching the drum-care information signal on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Exiting setting mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

HSensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Automatic load sensing. . . . . . . . . . .29 Unbalanced load detection system . .29 AquaSensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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2Cleaning and maintenance . . .	30	rAqua-Stop warranty . . . . . . . . .	50

Machine housing/control panel . . . . 30 Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Descaling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Detergent drawer and housing . . . . 31

The drain pump is blocked, emergency draining. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

The drain hose at the siphon is blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Filter in the water supply blocked . . 32

3Faults and what to do about

them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Information on the display panel . . . 34 Faults and what to do about them. . 35

4After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 37

[Consumption rates. . . . . . . . . . 38

Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Efficiency test programmes for

cotton fabrics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

JTechnical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5Positioning and connecting. . . 40

Included with the appliance . . . . . . . 40 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installation on a base or

a wooden joist floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installation on a platform with

drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Installing the appliance in a

kitchenette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Removing the transport locks . . . . . 42 Hose and cable lengths. . . . . . . . . . 43 Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Before washing for the first time . . . 48 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Intended use

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8Intended use

■For private domestic use only.

■The washing machine is suitable for washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in detergent solution.

■To be operated with cold mains water 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.

■Keep children under the age of 3 years away from the washing machine.

■This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of

4000 metres above sea level.

■Keep pets away from the washing machine.

Before operating the appliance: Read the installation and operating instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing machine, and use the machine accordingly. Retain the documents for subsequent use or for subsequent owners.

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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.

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: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. ■ 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.

Safety instructions

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: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.

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en Environmental protection

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 the relevant programme.

Overview of programmes

~ Page 15

■Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.

■Save energy and detergent when washing lightly and normally soiled laundry. ~ Page 14

■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 on energy and water consumption: ~ Page 12

The displays provide information about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected programmes.

The more indicator lights light up, the higher the programme's consumption.

This enables you to compare the consumption levels of the different programmes when choosing your programme settings and decide on an energyand water-saving programme setting.

■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.

■Automatic switch off: If the appliance is not operated for a prolonged period, it may automatically switch off before the programme starts and when the programme has ended to save energy. Press the main switch again to switch on the appliance. Switching the ~ Page 28 function on/off

■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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Main points in brief

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YMain points in brief

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Connect the mains	Open the door.	To switch on, press	Select a
plug. Turn on the		the #button.	programme, e.g.
tap.			Cottons.

2	@	@	@
			FODFN

Sort the laundry.

Observe the

Load the laundry.

Close the door.

maximum load

(depending on the

model) on the

display panel.

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	Add detergent.		If necessary, change the default programme					Start the
			settings and/or select additional settings.					programme.
4		@		@			@

End of the programme Open the door and	To switch off, press	Turn off the tap (for
remove the laundry.	the # button.	models without
		Aqua-Stop).

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en Getting to know the appliance

*Getting to know the appliance

Washing machine

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( Detergent drawer ~ Page 24 0 Operating/display panel

8 Door with door handle

9S Open the door

9T Close the door

@Service flap

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Getting to know the appliance

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Control panel

( Main switch

for switching the washing machine on and off:

Press the # button.

0Programme selector

for selecting a programme. Overview of programmes

~ Page 15

8Additional programme settings:

~ Page 22

■SpeedPerfect,

■EcoPerfect,

■Prewash T,

■Water Plus Z,

■Easy-iron p,

■Stains x

@A button for:

■Starting a programme

■Interrupting a programme, e.g. to add items of laundry

~Page 26

■Cancelling a programme

~Page 26

HChanging the default programme settings: ~ Page 21

■Temperature s,

■Spin speed (Spin 0),

■Ready in 5 time

PChild lock (Childlook.E 3 sec.) to prevent the set functions from being changed accidentally:

Press and hold the Ready in 5 + and - buttons at the same time for approx. 3 seconds to activate this function. ~ Page 25

XDisplay panel for settings and information. ~ Page 12

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en Getting to know the appliance

Display panel

#

Default programme settings: ( Temperature s in °C

Ž - 90 (Ž = cold)

0 ■ Spin speed in rpm, $, 0 - 1600*;

* Max. spin speed, depending on the selected programme and model,

■0 = no spin cycle, draining only

~ Page 21,

■$ = Rinse Stop ~ Page 21

8 Ready in 5 time

e.g. 2:30;

Programme duration depends on the programme selection in h:min (hours:minutes),

■Preselection of end time

1 - 24 h;

Programme ends after ... h (h = hours),

■Load recommendation e.g. kg 9*;

*depending on the selected programme

@Information on energy and water consumption: ~ Page 8

■X { { { { {

Water consumption display,

■þ { { { { {

Energy consumption display

Further information

°|º· Stains x~ Page 22

Programme progress:

TPrewash

NWashing

àRinse

0Spin

- 0 -

Programme end

$Programme end during Rinse Stop

- P -

Pause, e.g. to reload laundry

Washing machine door:

ÿThe washing machine door can be

lights up

opened.

ÿWhen the programme has started:

flashes	The washing machine door is not
	closed properly.

Tap:

rTap not turned on, no water

lights up

pressure

rWater pressure too low (may

flashes

increase the programme duration)

Childproof lock: ~ Page 25

EChildproof lock activated

lights up

EChildproof lock activated,

flashes	programme selector adjusted
Foam detection:
Å	~ Page 25
lights up
Fault display:
E: - -	~ Page 34
Signal setting:
0 - 4	~ Page 28

Switching off the appliance automatically: On OFF ~ Page 8, ~ Page 28

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ZLaundry

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. Wash white and coloured items separately. Wash new coloured items separately the first time you wash them.

■Soiling

Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together.

Laundry en

Some examples of soiling levels can be found on ~ Page 14

–Light: Do not prewash, select the

SpeedPerfect setting if necessary

–Normal

–Heavy: Load less laundry, select a programme with prewash

–Stains: Remove/pretreat stains while they are fresh. Firstly, dab 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

Note: The numbers in the symbols indicate the maximum washing temperature that may be used.

M Suitable for normal washing process;

e.g. Cottons programme U A gentle washing process is

required;

e.g. Easy-Care programme O An especially gentle washing

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

W Suitable for washing by hand; e.g. WWoollens programme

Ž Do not machine wash.

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en Detergent

CDetergent

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

If you visit www.cleanright.eu, you will find further information on detergents, care products and cleaning agents for domestic use.

■Standard detergent with optical

brighteners

Suitable for boil-washable white laundry made from linen or cotton Programme: Cottons/

cold - max. 90 °C

■Detergent for colours without

bleach or optical brighteners

Suitable for coloured laundry made from linen or cotton

Programme: Cottons/ cold - max. 60 °C

■Detergent for colours/delicates

without optical brighteners

Suitable for coloured laundry made from easy-care fibres, synthetic fibres

Programme: Easy-Care/ cold - max. 60 °C

■Detergent for delicates

Suitable for delicate, fine fabrics, silk or viscose

Programme: Delicate/Silk/ cold - max. 40 °C

■Detergent for woollens

Suitable for wool Wool programme/ cold - max. 40 °C

Saving energy and detergent

For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent.

Saving

Reduced temperature and detergent quantity as per the recommended dosage

Temperature as per the care label and detergent quantity as per the recommended dosage for heavy soiling

Soiling/note

Light

No visible dirt or stains. Clothing has taken on some body odour, e.g.:

■Light summer/sports clothing (worn for a few hours)

■T-shirts, shirts, blouses (worn for up to one day)

■Guest bed linen and hand towels (used for one day)

Normal

Visible dirt or a few light stains, e.g.:

■T-shirts, shirts, blouses (sweat soaked, worn a few times)

■Towels, bedding (used for up to one week)

Heavy

Dirt and/or stains clearly visible, e.g. tea towels, baby items, work clothing

Note: When measuring the amount of all detergents/additives/care products and cleaning agents, please always check the manufacturer's instructions and information. ~ Page 24

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Overview of programmes

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/Overview of programmes

Programmes on the programme selector

	Programme/type of laundry/information	Settings
	Programme name	Max. load
	Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is	Temperature sthat can be selected
	suitable.	(Ž= cold)
		Spin speed that can be selected**;
		$= Rinse Stop,
		0 = no spin cycle, draining only
		Other programme
		settings that can be selected
	Cottons	Max. 9 kg/5* kg
	Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or	Ž- 90 °C
	linen	$, 0 - 1600** rpm
	Notes
		EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
	■ In the EcoPerfect setting, the washing temperature is lower
		Prewash T,
	than the selected temperature. If you would like to set a
	particular washing temperature, use the programme without	Water Plus Z,
	the EcoPerfect setting or, if necessary, set a higher	Easy-iron p
	temperature.
	■ The SpeedPerfect setting is suitable as a short programme
	for lightly soiled laundry.

Easy-Care

Synthetic or blended fabrics

*Reduced load for the SpeedPerfect setting

**Max. spin speed, depending on the model

***Programme, depending on the model

Max. 4 kg Ž... 60 °C

$, 0 - 1200 rpm EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect, Prewash T,

Water Plus Z,

Easy-iron p

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	en	Overview of programmes
	Programme/type of laundry/information		Settings
	Mix		Max. 4 kg
	Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics		Ž- 40 °C
			$, 0 - 1600** rpm
			EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
			Prewash T,
			Water Plus Z,
			Easy-iron p
	Delicate / 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)		$, 0 - 800 rpm
	Note: . Use a detergent suitable for machine-washing delicates or
	silk.		EcoPerfect, SpeedPerfect,
			Prewash T,
			Water Plus Z,
			Easy-iron p
	WWool		Max. 2 kg
	Handor machine-washable fabrics that are made of wool or		Ž- 40 °C
	contain wool;		$, 0 - 800 rpm
	particularly gentle wash programme to prevent laundry from
			-
	shrinking, with longer pauses in the programme (during which
	the items rest in the water)
	Notes
	■ Wool is of animal origin, e.g.: Angora, alpaca, llama, sheep.
	■ Use a detergent that is suitable for machine-washing wool.
	Empty		-
	for the rinsing water, e.g. after the $setting (Rinse Stop = no		-
	final spin cycle)		-
			-
	Rinse / Spin		-
	Extra rinse/spin with speed that can be selected		-
	Note: . The Water Plus Zbutton is set by default for this		$, 0 - 1600** rpm
	programme. If you require a spin cycle only, press the button to
	deactivate the function.		Easy-iron p

* Reduced load for the SpeedPerfect setting ** Max. spin speed, depending on the model

*** Programme, depending on the model

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