Bosch WAY28790GB manual

en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions Washing machine WAY28790GB[...]

2 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 conditio[...]

3 Contents e n I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Before washing Ø Intended use 4 Ø Safety instructions 5 Ø Protection of the environment 7 Ø The main points in brief 8 Ø Getting to know your appliance 9 Ø Detergent drawer 10 Ø Operating elements/Display elements 11 Operating the appliance[...]

4 B e f o r e w a s h i n g 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 w[...]

5 Safety instructions m W arning! 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. m W arning! Risk to children! – Do not leave children unsupervised near the washing machine. – Children must not pl[...]

6 m 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. m Caution! Risk of damaging appliance! – Co ver plat e ma y break! Do not climb on th[...]

7 Protection of the environment Packaging/Old appliance Hints and tips Ø Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular programme. Ø Wash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash. Ø Energy saving mode: The display panel light goes out after several minutes, Start/Pause A flashes. To activate the light, select any button. The energy-sav[...]

8 The main points in brief 1 @ @ @ Insert mains plug. Turn the tap on. Open the washing machine door. To switch on, press the # button. Select the programme, e.g. Cottons . 2 @ @ Dosage: 30% ¼ Please load laundry: max. 9kg Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load. 3 @ @ Dosage: 70% ¼ Please load laundry: max. 9kg Open the [...]

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10 Detergent drawer Dispenser I Detergent for prewash Dispenser i Softener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum load. Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach, stain remover Insert 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 a[...]

11 Operating elements/Display elements N LM O Q R S T P ² All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently. i Switch on and off the appliance. Press the # main switch button. j Select a programme. Rotating the in either direction is possible. Programme Overview, refer to ~ Page 22 Change programme settings of the selected programme a[...]

12 O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Before each washing ² – Install and connect washing machine properly . Refer to ~ Page 44 – Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing. ~ Page 54 1. Preparing the washing Sorting the washing according to: Ø Type of fabric/fibre. Ø Colour. Ø Soiling. Ø Follow manufacturer’s care informa[...]

13 2. Preparing the appliance Insert mains plug. Turn on water tap. 3. Selecting a programme and puting the washing 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. The B[...]

14 – For appliances with drum light : After switching on the appliance, after opening and closing the washing machine door as well as after starting the programme, the drum is lit. The light goes out automatically. 4. Select a programme. You can use the saved programme or select another programme, Programme overview, refer to ~ Page 22 , or selec[...]

15 – Do not load washing until the main menu for the saved programme is displayed after the Bosch logo. – 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 care product 1.[...]

16 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/options. Ø Select Temperature, Spin, Ready in. Refer to ~ Page 27 : Selecting and changing e.g. the temperature T e m p e r a t u r : The arrows on the display panel indicate which[...]

17 Ø A n t i S t a i n S y s t e m AntiStain System x . Overview of all stains ~ Page 28 Do not let stains dry. Remove solid substances beforehand. Arrange items of washing as usual and load washing machine. and load washing machine. Select the programme. Select a stain type (depending on the selected programme). Select AntiStain System x button a[...]

18 Washing During the wash cycle the programme progress is indicated by a bar on the display panel. The bar progresses in the course of the wash cycle and provides information about the current programme progress. The arrows are switched on and off according to the programme progress. They indicate the programme settings/options which can be change[...]

19 Ø T opping up washing When the programme has started, washing can be reloaded or taken out as required. Select A Start/ Pause . ² – If there is a high water level, high temperature or if the drum is rotating, the washing machine door remains locked for reasons of safety and reload is not possible. Follow the information on the display panel.[...]

20 Ø End of programme by Rinse Hold 1. Select Spin (If required, adjust the spin speed) or Drain . 2. Select A Start /Pause. End of the programme Finished, remo ve washing is indicated on the display panel. If Foam has been detected is also indicated on the display panel, the washing machine has detected too much foam during the wash programme and[...]

21 After washing 1. Open washing machine door and remove washing.. ² – Do not leave any items of washing in the drum. In the next wash they may shrink or discolour something else. – Remove any foreign objects from the drum and the rubber seal – risk of rust. – Leave detergent drawer and door open so that residual water can evaporate. Befor[...]

22 Programme overview The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold . Programme/Type of washing Options/information Name of the programme Brief explanation of the programme and for which textiles it is suitable. max. load selectable temperature as °C selectable spin speeds in rpm, the max. spin speed depends on the model possible progr[...]

23 W Wool Hand or machine-washable wool or rich- wool textiles. Especially gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage, longer programme pauses (textiles rest in wash liquor). ² . Wool is of animal origin, e.g.: angora, alpaca, lama, sheep. ² . For machine wash use detergent suitable for wool. max. 2 kg cold – 30 – 40 °C 0 ... 800 rpm $ , Á [...]

24 Sportwear Textiles made of microfibres for sport and leisure time. ² . The laundry must not be treated with fabric softener. ² . Before washing, remove all fabric softener residue from detergent drawer (all dispensers). max. 2 kg cold – 30 – 40 °C 0 ... 800 rpm ¦ , G , x , T , p , Ï , Z , $ , Á at p : 0 ... 600 ... 800 rpm Down Wear Ma[...]

25 see ... Others programmes The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold . Programme/Type of washing Options/information Towels Hard-wearing, heat-resistant towels made of cotton. especially soft towels max. 3,5 kg cold - 60 – 90 °C 0 ... 1200 ... 1600 rpm ¦ , G , x , p , Ï , Z , $ , Á at p : 0 ... 800 rpm Rinse Extra rinse with[...]

26 Memory 1 and 2 The programme and all settings are permanently stored under Memory 1 and Memor y 2 . Saving: 1. Select Memory 1 or 2 programme. 2. If a programme has not yet been selected for this memory programme, select programme according to the instructions on the display panel. The selection of the programme is automatically acknowledged by [...]

27 Programme settings/options Depending on the programme, you can use the programme options to adjust the washing process even more efficiently to your items of washing. ² – Are active without acknowledgement. – Not retained after appliance is switched off. – Can be selected or deselected or changed depending on the programme progress. Butto[...]

28 Press Menu button to select: Notes Pre-wash on – off For heavily soiled washing. Pour detergent into dispensers I and II . Less Ironing on – off Reduces creasing by special spin sequence followed by fluffing and reduced spin speed. ² . Residual moisture of the washing slightly increased. Rinse Plus ö + 1 Rinse ÷ + 2 Rinses ø + 3 Rinses A[...]

29 Automatic stain treatment General information about stains A total of 16 different stains can be selected. The washing machine adjusts the washing temperature, drum movement and soaking time specific to the type of stain. Hot or cold water, gentle or intensive washing control and long or short soaking provide the wash programme with a special se[...]

30 Consumption values Programme Load Energy consumption *** Water *** Programme duration *** Cottons 20 °C 9 kg 0,32 kWh 82 l 2 _ h Cottons 40 °C * 9 kg 1,15 kWh 82 l 3 h Cottons 60 °C 9 kg 1,25 kWh 82 l 3 h Cottons 90 °C 9 kg 2,30 kWh 92 l 2 _ h Easy-Care 40 °C * 4 kg 0,65 kWh 62 l 2 h Mixed Load 40 °C 4 kg 0,59 kWh 44 l 1 ] h Delicates/Silk[...]

31 Appliance settings By pressing the Basic settings 3 sec. buttons, appliance settings can be changed, e.g. button signal. Simultaneously hold down Basic settings 3 sec. buttons for approx. 3 seconds: Ø If the buttons are held down, the settings automatically run through. Ø Select Setting with the two left buttons. Ø Select displayed value with[...]

32 Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent Load adjust Depending on the type of textile and load, the load adjust optimally adjusts the water consumption in each programme. Aqua-Sensor depending on model During the rinse cycle the Aqua sensor checks the degree of turbidity (turbidity is caused by dirt and detergent residue) of the rinsin[...]

33 C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Care and maintenance m Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug! m Caution! Fire and explosion hazard! If solvent cleaning agents, e.g. petroleum ether, are used in the washing machine, components may be d[...]

34 Cleaning the detergent drawer If it contains detergent or fabric softener residue: 1. Pull out, depress insert, take out drawer all the way. 2. Take out insert: using your finger, press insert upwards. 3. Clean detergent dispenser and insert with water and a brush and dry. 4. Attach insert and lock into position (push cylinder onto guide pin). 5[...]

35 4. Take the drainage hose out of the holder. Remove the sealing cap, drain water into a suitable receptacle. Press on sealing cap and insert drainage hose into the holder. Note: Residual water may run out. 5. Carefully unscrew the pump cover. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (fan impeller in the detergent-solution pump must[...]

36 Drainage hose on the siphon blocked 1. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug! Note: Residual water may run out! 2. Loosen hose clip, carefully remove drainage hose. 3. Clean drainage hose and siphon spigot. 4. Re-attach drainage hose and secure connection point with hose clip. Filter blocked in water inlet hose First, release water p[...]

37 Emergency release The programme continues running when the power supply is restored. If the washing is still to be removed, the door can be opened as described below: m Warning! Danger of scalding! Wash liquor and washing may be hot. If touched, there is a risk of scalding. If required, leave to cool down. m Caution! Danger when reaching into/gr[...]

38 Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy The door cannot be locked, please open the door again, then close it and select "start/pause". – Washing may be caught. Please open and close washing machine door again and select Start /Pause A . – If required, shut washing machine door or remove washing and shut again. – If [...]

39 Faults, what to do? Faults Cause/Remedy Water is running out. – Correctly attach/replace drainage hose. – Tighten screw-fitting on the supply hose. Water not flowing in. Detergent not washed in. – Start /Pause A not selected? – Tap not open? – Filter blocked? Clean the filter. ~ Page 36 – Supply hose kinked or jammed? Washing-machine[...]

40 Display panel/ indicator lights do not function while the appliance is running. – Power failure? – Fuse tripped? Switch on/replace fuse. – If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer service. ~ Page 41 The programme takes longer than usual. – Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance by repeatedly distributing [...]

41 Customer service If you cannot rectify the fault yourself, Faults, what to do? ~ Page 39 , please contact our customer service. We will always finds a suitable solution to avoid unnecessary visits by technicians. Please give customer service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance. Rely on the competence of the[...]

42 I n s t a l l i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Standard accessories Also required for connection of the water drainage hose to a siphon: 1 hose clip Ø 24–40 mm (DIY store) is also required for connection to a siphon. Connecting the water ~ Page 51 Useful tools: Ø Spirit level for alignment. Ø Socket wrench size 13: for loosening the transporta[...]

43 Hose and cable lengths ² If the hose holders are used, the possible hose lengths are reduced! Available from dealer/customer service: Ø Extension for Aqua-Stop or cold water inlet hose (approx. 2.50 m). Order no. WMZ2380, WZ10130, CZ11350, Z7070X0 Ø Longer supply hose (approx. 2.20 m), for standard model. Technical specifications a?[...]

44 Installation ² Humidity in the drum is caused by the final inspection. Secure installation m Warning! Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g. washing machine door), the components may break off and cause injuries. Donot lift the [...]

45 m Warning! Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g. washing machine door), the components may break off and cause injuries. Do not lift the washing machine by its projecting parts. m Caution! Risk of stumbling! If the hoses and pow[...]

46 Installing the appliance on a base or on a wooden joist ceiling m Warning! Washing machine may be damaged!! The washing machine may wander during the spin cycle and topple/fall off the base. Always secure the washing machine feet with fixing brackets. Holding brackets: order no. WMZ 2200, WX 9756, CZ 110600, Z 7080X0 ² If installing on a wooden[...]

47 Remove transportation protection devices m Caution! Washing machine may be damaged! Transit bolts which have not been removed may damage e.g. the drum while the washing machine is running. Before using the appliance for the first time, remove the 4 transportation protection devices completely and keep in a safe place. m Caution! Washing machine [...]

48 3. Loosen and remove all 4 transportation lock screws. 4. Take the power cord out of the holders. Remove sleeves. 5. Insert covers. ² Lock covers firmly by pressing on the locking hook.[...]

49 Connecting the water m Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Do not immerse Aqua-Stop safety device in water (contains an electric valve). ² – To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the instructions in this chapter! – Operate the washing machine with cold drinking water only. – Do not[...]

50 on the appliance: for Standard and Aqua-Secure models 2. Carefully turn on the tap and check that the connection points are not leaking. ² Screw connection is under water pipe pressure. Water drainage hose ² – Do not kink or protract the the water supply hose. – Height difference between the placement area and drainage point: 0–maximum 1[...]

51 Drainage into a siphon m Warning! Water damage possible! If the drainage hose slips off the siphon connection due to high water pressure when draining the washing machine, leaking water may cause damage. Connection point must be secured with hose clip, Ø 24–40 mm (specialist outlet). Connecting Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber sleeve [...]

52 Alignment 1. Loosen lock nut in a clockwise direction with a wrench. 2. Check alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level and, if required, correct. Adjust the height by rotating the foot. ² All four feet must be firmly on the floor. The washing machine must not wobble! 3. Tighten the lock nut against the housing. Grip the foot and do [...]

53 Electrical connection Electrical safety m 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. – Never pull out the mains plug during operation. – Connect the washing machine to an alternati[...]

54 Before the 1st washing The washing machine was inspected thoroughly before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine. ² The washing machine must have been installed and connected properly. See chapter Installing ~ Page 52 1. Check the [...]

55 Transportation, e.g. if moving house Preparatory work 1. Turn off the tap. 2. Release the water pressure in the supply hose. Maintenance – Filter in the water inlet hose ~ Page 36 3. Drain any residual detergent solution. Maintenance – Drain pump blocked ~ Page 34 4. Isolate the washing machine from the power supply. 5. Remove the hoses. Ins[...]

56 Index A Alignment, 52 AntiStain System, 11, 17, 27 Aqua-Sensor, 32 Automatic stain treatment, 29 B Basic settings 3 sec., 11, 31 Button EcoPerfect, 11, 16, 27 SpeedPerfect, 11, 16, 27 C Care, 33 Drum, 33 Machine housing/Control panel, 33 Childlock, 18, 27 Cleaning the detergent drawer, 34 the filter, 36 the siphon, 36 Connecting the water, 49 Wa[...]

57 M Maintenance, 33 O Old appliance, 7 Menu, 27 P Packaging, 7 Pre-wash, 28 Programme Changing the programme, 19 Terminating the programme, 19 Programme overview, 22 Programme selector, 11 Programme sequence steps, 18 Programme setting, 15, 16 Programme settings, 27 Protection of the environment, 7 Q Quick-reference instructions, 8 R Remove the wa[...]

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Robert Bosch, Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München DEUTSCHLAND *9000910006* 9000910006 (9308) Aqua-Stop warranty For appliances with Aqua-Stop only In addition to warranty claims against the seller based on the contract of sale and in addition to our appliance warranty we shall pay damages under the following conditions: 1. If water[...]