Bosch WAY32540AU Installation and Operating Instructions
Washing machine
WAY32540AU
en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions
Your new washing machine
You have chosen a premium washing machine made by Bosch.
Thanks to its innovative technologies, the washing machine is
distinguished by its perfect washing performance and its
economic consumption of water and energy.
Please take a couple of minutes to read and become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine.
To meet the high quality demands of the Bosch brand, each
washing machine, which leaves our factory, is inspected
thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect
condition.
Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts
and services can be found at: www.bosch-home.com or contact
our customer service centres.
If the instructions for use and assembly describe various models, reference is made to the differences at the appropriate places.
Explanation of the symbols
ã Warning!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a
potentially dangerous situation which may result in death or
serious injuries unless it is avoided.
ã Caution!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a
potentially dangerous situation which may result in slight or
minor injuries or damage to property and the environment.
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Instructions on how best to use the appliance as well as other useful information.
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Contents
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Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions
Before washing
Ø Intended use 4
Ø Safety instructions 5
Ø Protection of the environment 8
Ø Getting to know your appliance 9
Ø Detergent drawer 10
Ø Operating elements/Display elements 11
Ø The main points in brief 12
Operating the appliance
Ø Before each washing 13
Ø Washing 19
Ø After washing 22
Ø Programme overview 23
Ø Programme settings 27
Ø Consumption values 29
Ø Appliance settings 30
Ø Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 32
Cleaning and maintenance
Ø Care and maintenance 33
Ø Emergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs 37
Ø Information on the display panel 38
Ø Faults, what to do? 39
Ø Customer service 41
Installing the appliance
Ø Standard accessories 42
Ø Installation 44
Ø Remove transportation protection devices 48
Ø Connecting the water 50
Ø Alignment 54
Ø Electrical connection 55
Ø Before the 1st washing 57
Ø Transportation, e.g. if moving house 58
Index 59
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Before washing
Intended use
Ø For use in the household only.
Ø The washing machine is suitable for washing machine-
washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor.
Ø The washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold
drinking water and commercially available detergents and
care products which are suitable for use in washing
machines.
Ø When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products
and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
Ø The 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 responsible person.
Ø Keep pets away from the washing machine!
Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing machine.
Retain documents for subsequent use.
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Safety instructions
ã Warning!
Danger of death from electric shock!
Danger of death if live parts are touched.
– Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power
cord.
– Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only.
ã Warning!
Risk to children!
– Do not leave children unsupervised near the
washing machine.
– Children must not play with the washing machine.
– This will prevent children from locking themselves
in and suffocating.
On redundant appliances:
– Pull out the mains plug!
– Sever the power cord and discard together with
the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing-machine door.
– Children must not perform any cleaning or
maintenance work without supervision.
– When playing, children may become entangled in
the packaging/film and packaging parts or pull
them over their heads and suffocate.
Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts
out of the reach of children.
– When washing at high temperatures, the glass of
the washing machine door becomes hot.
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Prevent children from touching the hot washing machine door.
– Detergents and care products may cause
intoxication if consumed or eye and skin irritation if
touched.
Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
ã Warning!
Risk of explosion!
Items of washing pretreated with solvent detergents, e.g. stain remover/petroleum ether, may cause an explosion when the washing machine has been loaded.
Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.
ã Caution!
Danger of scalding!
When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded if you touch the hot wash liquor (e.g. if draining hot wash liquor into a washbasin or if draining the washing machine in an emergency). Allow detergent solution to cool down.
ã Caution!
Risk of damaging appliance!
– Cover plate may break!
Do not climb on the washing machine.
– Opened washing machine door may break off or
washing machine may overturn!
Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
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ã Caution!
Danger when reaching into/gripping the rotating drum!
If you reach into the rotating drum, you may injure your hands.
Do not grip the rotating drum. Wait until the drum stops rotating.
ã Caution!
Risk of coming into contact with liquid detergents/ care products!
If the detergent drawer is opened while the washing machine is running, detergent/care product may spray out.
Caution when opening the detergent drawer.
In case of eye/skin contact, rinse thoroughly.
If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.
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Protection of the environment
Packaging/Old appliance
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Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
This appliance has been identified in accordance with the
European Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
The Directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return and recycling of waste appliances.
Hints and tips
Ø Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular
Ø Wash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash. Ø Instead of Cottons 90 °C programme select Cottons 60 °C
Ø Energy saving mode: The display panel light goes out after
Ø Automatic switch off: If the appliance is not operated for a
Ø If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin
programme.
and EcoPerfect button. Comparable cleaning result with
significantly lower energy consumption.
several minutes, Start/Reload light, select any button.
The energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is running.
prolonged period, it automatically switches off before the
programme starts and when the programme has ended to
save energy. Switch on by pressing main switch
speed according to the instructions of the dryer
manufacturer.
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# button.
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Getting to know your appliance
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Detergent drawer
Dispenser I Detergent for prewash
Softener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum load.
Dispenser
Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach,
Dispenser A for dosing liquid detergent (not for all models)
For models with insert for liquid detergent:
The detergent drawer features an insert which is used as a dosing aid for liquid detergent.
² Do not use insert:
– For gel-like detergents and washing powders.
– For programmes with Prewash or Ready in option.
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stain remover
Position insert for dosing liquid detergent:
Completely remove detergent drawer.
Push insert forwards.
For models without insert for liquid detergent:
Dose liquid detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Operating elements/Display elements
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² All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently.
i Press the main switch # button. Switch
on and off the appliance.
j Programme selector – can be rotated in
either direction. Programme Overview,
refer to ~ Page 23
Programme settings:
~ Page 16,
k EcoPerfect l SpeedPerfect m Easy-Iron n Pre-wash o Change appliance settings. Hold down
Temperature
appliance settings (end signal, button
signal, language, Autom. switch off) for
approx. 3 seconds.
Overview of all settings ~ Page 30
p Temperature selection, Select spin
speed, End time preselection button
~ Page 23
Ö and Spin Ö buttons for
q Rinse Hold h Display panel for settings and
information
r Start/Reload A button to start,
interrupt and cancel the programme
(e.g. Topping up the washing).
s Extra Rinse
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The main points in brief
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Insert mains plug.
Turn the tap on.
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Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load.
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Open the detergent drawer.
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Open the washing machine door.
To switch on, press the # button.
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Dose detergent according to dosing recommendation.
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Select the programme, e.g. Cottons.
Close the washing machine door.
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If required, change presettings of the selected programme and/or select programme settings.
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End of the programme For switching the
machine on, press
the
# button.
Select Start/Reload
A.
Turn off the mains supply (for models without Aqua-Stop).
Operating the appliance
Before each washing
– Install and connect washing machine properly.
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1. Preparing the washing
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Refer to ~ Page 44
– Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing.
~ Page 57
Sorting the washing according to:
Ø Type of fabric/fibre.
Ø Colour.
Ø Soiling.
Ø Follow manufacturer’s care information.
Ø Care label specifications:
Cottons 95 °C, 90 °C
Coloureds 60 °C, 40 °C, 30 °C
Easy-Care 60 °C, 40 °C, 30 °C
Delicates 40 °C, 30 °C
Hand and machine-washable silk and woollens cold, 40 °C, 30 °C
Do not wash laundry in the washing machine.
Protecting the washing and the machine:
– When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products
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and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
– Keep detergents and agents for the pretreatment of washing
(e.g. stain remover, prewash sprays, ...) away from the
surfaces of the washing machine. Using a damp cloth,
immediately remove any fine spray residue and other
residue/droplets.
–Empty pockets.
– Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, underwired bras).
–Close zips, button up covers.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
–Wash new items separately.
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2. Preparing the appliance
Insert mains plug.
Turn on water tap.
3. Selecting programme and loading laundry in the drum
1.
Open the washing machine door.
2.
Check whether the drum has been completely emptied. If
required, empty. Otherwise, the load display may malfunction.
~ Page 32
3.
Press the # button. The appliance is switched on.
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Then always the Cottons programme preset at the factory is displayed.
Displays for the Cottons programme:
– The indicator lamp is lit on the programme selector and
the main menu for the selected programme is indicated
on the display panel.
– For appliances with drum light:
After switching on the appliance, after opening and closing the washing machine door as well as after starting theprogramme, thedrum islit. Thelight goes out automatically.
4.
Select a programme. You can use the displayed programme or select another programme, Programme overview, refer
to ~ Page 23,
5.
Insert the washing.
The load screen for the selected programme (e.g. for Cottons) is indicated on the display panel. The load screen is indicated when the door is opened or when the amount of washing is changed.
– Unfold and load presorted items of washing. Mix large and
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small items. Washing items of different size distribute
themselves better during the spin cycle. Individual items
of washing may cause an unbalanced load. ~ Page 32
– Do not load the laundry until the main menu for the
programme is displayed.
– The load bar progresses as the washing machine is loaded.
If the max. load is exceeded, the bar flashes. Do not exceed
indicated max. load. Overfilling reduces the washing result
and encourages creasing.
4. Add detergent and fabric care product
1.
Pull out the detergent drawer.
2.
Dosing in dispenser ~ Page 10 according to: – Dosing recommendation on the display panel,
e.g. for Cottons:
Depending on the amount of washing in the washing machine, a dosing recommendation is indicated on the display panel. The indicated % refers to the dosage recommendation of the detergent manufacturer.
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Ø = 40 % of the recommendation of the detergent
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Ù = 60 %
Ú = 75 %
Û = 100 %
–Soiling.
–Water hardness (depending on model can be determined
using enclosed water hardness strip or is available from
your water utility company).
– Manufacturer’s instructions.
– When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products
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and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
– Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with
water.
Prevents blockage of the overflow!
5. Changing programme settings
Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the loading
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door and rubber seal.
Close the door.
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The main menu for the selected programme is indicated again on the display panel.
You can use the displayed presettings or adjust the selected programme optimally to the items of washing by changing the presettings or selecting additional settings.
Ø Change Temperature, spin speed, Finished in time. Refer to
~ Page 23, ~ Page 27: Selecting and changing e.g. the Temperature
The settings are active without acknowledgement and are displayed in the main menu.
× or Ö:
– If the buttons are held down, the set values automatically run
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– The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting
the programme. The programme duration is adjusted while
the programme is running if the programme duration requires
changing, e.g. due to changes in the programme settings,
foam detection, unbalanced load detection, the load or
soiling.
× downwards, Ö upwards).
Ø Select addition programme settings:
~ Page 23, ~ Page 27
– EcoPerfect
For saving energy with a comparable washing effect to the standard programme. When selected, the display lamp is lit.
– SpeedPerfect
For a shorter wash time with a comparable washing effect to the standard programme. Observe maximum load.
~ Page 23
When selected, the display lamp is lit.
Other settings can be selected depending on the model, e.g. Rinse Hold button:
When selected, the button indicator lamp is lit and a corresponding symbol is indicated on the display panel:
Easy-Iron button – Pre-wash button – s Extra Rinse button – Ý Ë, Ì, Í (Rinse cycles) Rinse Hold button –
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6. Starting the programme
Ø Select Start/Reload A. The indicator light is on.
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Washing
Programme sequence
While the programme is running, the programme progress is indicated on the display panel via corresponding symbols and a progress bar. The bar progresses in the course of the wash cycles.
The combined symbol
states:
á indicates the following programme
! Pre-wash
ß Washing
O Rinse
Other symbols:
Þ Drain
B Spin
D Childlock has been activated
Å Overdosage of the detergent detected, additional rinse
cycles activated.
¼ is lit when the door is locked or unlocked.
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During the washing
Ø Childlock
To prevent the set functions of the washing machine from being accidentally changed, the childproof lock can be activated when the programme has started.
Activate/deactivate: press Finished in 5seconds.
The activated childproof lock is indicated on the display panel by the symbol
If the programme selector is adjusted or a button is selected
while the childproof lock is active, the
briefly.
Ø Topping up laundry
When the programme has started, washing can be reloaded or taken out as required.
Select Start/Reload
× for approx.
E.
E symbol flashes
A.
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– If there is a high water level, high temperature or if the drum
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is rotating, the washing machine door remains locked for
reasons of safety and reload is not possible. Follow the
information on the display panel. To continue the programme,
select the Start/Reload
door is locked and the programme continues automatically.
– Load display is not active during reloding.
– Do not leave washing machine door open for a prolonged
period – water could run out of the washing.
A button. The washing machine
Ø Changing the programme
if you have mistakenly started a wrong programme.
1. Select Start/Reload
2. Select another programme.
3. Select Start/Reload
the beginning.
A.
A. The new programme starts from
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