Bosch WKD28540GB manual

Washer-dryer en Installation and op erating instruction s[...]

2 Contents Keep all documents in a safe place for future reference, or to pass on to the next owner. For further information and a selection of our products, visit our website : www.bosch-h ome.com Operating instructions General safety information ............. ................ ............................ 3 Environmental protection/economy ti ps .[...]

3 General safety information Intended use The washer-dryer is designed for: – domestic use only. – machine-washable fabri cs in dete rgent solution and drying these fabri cs. – operation with cold drinking water and commercia lly available detergents and care products that are suitable for use in washing machines. This washer-d ryer complies [...]

4 En vironmental protection/econom y tips – Separate out the variou s waste materials of the packaging and take them to th e neares t colle ction po int. – Always fill the washer-dryer with the maximum load for the relevant programme. – Wash normally soiled laun dry without a prewash. –I n s t e a d o f ic Cottons 90 °C , select the 0 Cott[...]

5 Y our new w asher -dr y er Description of the washer -dr yer The washer-dryer can be used in 3 ways –> page  15: – washing only – drying only – successive washing and drying. The successive wash-dry programme au tomatically shifts from the wash cycle to the dry cycle without further intervention. Drying is achi eved using the conden[...]

6 Control panel Indicator lamp Indicates the setti ngs that have been selected fo r: – Temperature: Ž - 90°C. – Spin speed: $ - 1400 rpm. – Options/signal. Display panel Shows the settings that have been selected (e.g. spin spee d, drying time), the progress of the current pr ogramme and the programme status. Programme progress T N ' B[...]

7 Bef ore washing f or the first time Preparing and sor ting the laundr y The washer-dryer was tested before leav ing the factory. To remove any wate r that may be left over from the test, d o not load any laundry the firs t time that you run a wash programme.  Make sure that the transport safety bolts on the rear of the washer- dryer have been [...]

8 Sorting laundr y for dr ying Only dry laundry that is l abelled "suitable for tumble -drying" or which has the following care symbols: Do not wash the following fabrics i n the washer-dryer : –D o n o t m a c h i n e d r y laundry with the b care symbol. – Airtight fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated fabrics). – Delicate materials (silk, [...]

9 Detergents and Care Products Detergent dr awer The detergent drawer is d ivided into three compartments Compartment I : detergent for pre-wash. Compartment II : detergent for main wash, Compartment i : Liquid additives, such as starch or fabric softener . Additives are automati cally dispensed d uring the final rins e cycle. – Do not exceed the[...]

10 Normally soiled laundry  Set the programme.  Do not select ! (Pre-wash) –> page  13.  Add all the detergent, according to the manufacturer's instru ctions, to compartment II of the dete rgent drawer. Heavily soiled laundry  Set the programme.  Select ! (Pre-wash) –> page  13.  Add 1/4 of the recommended amo[...]

11 Programmes Programme selector The programme selector is used to set the washing and drying programmes. The time remaining until the end of the progr amme and the Beladungsmenge (Load) are sh own on the display panel. W ashing programmes* *depends on the model ic Cottons Suitable for hard-wearing fabrics, heat -resistant fabrics made from cotton [...]

12 W ashing programmes* * depends on the model Sensitive s For washing fabric s with increas ed hygiene req uirements or those that will be used by aller gy sufferers. The temperature re mains constant during th e washing proce ss. More in tensive rinsing with incr eased water level. For hard-wearing and easy-car e fabrics made f rom cotton or line[...]

13 W ashing and dr ying options T emperature °C button The temperature can be a djusted individually for each programme. To adjust it, press the °C (Temperature) button rep eatedly until the required temperature is displayed. Spin speed button B The spin speed can be individually adjusted for each progr amme. To set the spin speed, press the B (S[...]

14 Dr ying button 5 The drying prog rammes –> page  12 can be individua lly adapted by selecting the drying options. – Press the 5 (Drying) button repeatedly until the required drying option is shown on the display panel. – To deactivate, pr ess the 5 (Dryi ng ) button repeatedly until is shown on the display. Dr ying options (symbols o[...]

15 W ashing and dr ying W ashing only  Turn the programme selector to the desired programme, e.g. ic Cottons 60°C . – The display panel alternately shows 2 (Remaining time) and the recommended load in kg . The % symbol fla shes.  If necessary, adjust the temperature and the spin speed and select any options for your individualised programm[...]

16 End of the programme The washing and dr ying programme s are ended automati cally. appears on the disp lay panel.  Turn the programme selector to Off .  Remove the washing from the dr um.  Leave the door open to allow the inside o f the washer-dryer to dr y out.  Turn off the tap (not necessary on models with Aqua-Stop). If the spin [...]

17 Cleaning and care Safety information Risk of electric shock You must disconnect the appliance fr om the mains first. Never clean the washer-dryer with a water jet. Risk of explosion. Never clean the washer-d ryer with solvents. Risk of scalding Hot washing water must be cooled before Draining. Housing and control panel Wipe with a soft, damp clo[...]

18 Drain pump  Take the Drain hose out of the retainer.  Remove the plug from the Drain hose and release the was hing water. – The container for the Drained water may have to be empti ed several times. – When no more water runs out, replace the plug.  Place the Drain hose into the retainer.  Unscrew the pump cover. – Clean the pum[...]

19 What t o do if... Risk of electric shock. Repairs must only be carried out by customer services or autho rised technicians. If repairs are needed, or if you cannot rectify a fault yourself wi th the help of the fo llowing table:  Set the programme selector to Off .  Disconnect the washer-dryer from the power supply.  Turn off the tap. ?[...]

20 Water is not flowing in. The mains plug is not correctly plugged in. Plug in the mains plug correctly. The door is not prop erly closed. Close the door. The tap is not turned on. Turn on the tap. The filter in the wa ter supply hose is blocked. Clean the filt er in th e water supply hose –> page  18. The water supply hose is pinched or k[...]

21 Programme terminated unexpected ly. The A ( Start/ Pause) button was selected accidentally. Press the button again to restart the programme. Spinning during drying No fault "Thermo spin", which is for energy-effi- cient drying, starts after a drying time of approx. 10 mi nutes. Drying result not satisfactory . The laundry clings to the[...]

22 Af ter -sales ser v ice Before you call the a fter-sales service, please check whether you can cor- rect the fault yourself –> page  19. You will be charged if a techni cian is called out, even during the warranty period. You can find information about your ne arest af ter-sales service her e or in the After-sales service directory (depe[...]

23 Installation instructions Safety information The washer-dryer is very heavy. Take care when lifting it. Do not operate the washer-dryer if it has any visible damage. If you are in any doubt, please consult our afte r-sales service or your retailer. Do not install the washer-dryer outd oors or in areas exposed to frost. Frozen hoses can crack or [...]

24 Remo ving the transpor t safety bolts Unscrew all four screws using the spanner supplied. Remove all 4 transp ort safety bolts completely and take the mains cable out of the retainers. Insert the protective covers. – Before using the appliance for the first time, you must make sure that all 4 transport safety bolts have been removed and kept s[...]

25 Lev elling Intense noise, vibrations and “wandering” may be the result of incorrect levelling. – All four appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground. – The washer-dryer must not wobble. – Check the levelness of the washer-dry er with a spirit level and correct if necessary. – The washer-dryer must not rest against the sides of th[...]

26 W ater connection To prevent leaks or water damage, you must observe the instructions in this section. If in doubt, have a technician connect the appliance. The water supply and Dr ain hoses can be routed to the left of ri ght, depending on installation conditions. Do not use a used inlet ho se. Only use the inlet hose supplied or one which was [...]

27 Electrical connection The washer-dryer must o nly be connected to an alternati ng current supply via a properly insta lled earthed socket. If a residual current circuit breaker is used, only use a type which displays this symbol: ‚ . Only this symbol guarant ees compliance with th e cu rrently appl icable regulations. The mains volta ge must m[...]

28 T able of programmes Observe the information on care labels, fabric type and load quan tity . In order to select the most suitable programme for the l aundry, observe the information on the labels that are atta ched to most items. *Programmes and options d epend on the model **Reduced load quantity for successive washing and drying programme Typ[...]

29 Consumption rates W ashing Programme Load Energy*** Water*** Programme duration*** ic Cottons 40 °C 6 kg 0,8 kWh 60 l 1:52 h ic Cottons 90 °C 2,1 kWh 65 l 2:22 h 0 Cottons Eco 60 °C** 1,02 kWh 45 l 2:10 h Mixed Load m 40 °C** 3 kg 0,45 kWh 40 l 0:49 h f Easy -Car e 40 °C 0,45 kWh 40 l 1:31 h “ Del icate/Si lk (col d) 2k g 0,05 kWh 35 l 0:[...]

30 C Care information -Drying .................................8 -Washing ..............................7 Care product ...............................9 Childproof lock ........................16 -Display panel ......................6 Cleaning -Control panel 17 -Detergent drawer ..............17 -Drain pump .......................18 -Drum ..........[...]

31 L Laundry -Creasing ..............................8 -Loading ...............................8 -Preparing for drying ...........8 -Preparing for washing ........8 -Sorting for drying ...............8 -Sorting for washing ............7 Levelling ..................................25 -Washer-dryer ....................24 Liquid detergent insert .....[...]

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