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Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Washing machine WAJ20180MA _ WAJ2018SMA en User manual and installation instructions ...

Page 2: ...Preparing the laundry 26 Sorting laundry 27 Degrees of soiling 27 Care symbols on the care labels 27 Detergents and care products 28 Detergent recommendation 28 Detergent dosage 29 Basic operation 29 Switching on the appliance 29 Setting a programme 29 Adjusting the programme set tings 30 Loading laundry 30 Adding detergent and care product 30 Starting the programme 30 Adjusting the Ready in time ...

Page 3: ...s 42 Noise 45 Problem with results 45 Leakage 46 Odours 46 Emergency release 47 Transportation storage and disposal 47 Disposing of old appliance 47 Removing the appliance 48 Inserting the transit bolts 48 Using the appliance again 48 Customer Service 49 Product number E Nr and pro duction number FD 49 Consumption values 50 Technical specifications 50 ...

Page 4: ...rmation safe for future reference or for the next owner Check the appliance after unpacking it Do not connect the ap pliance if it has been damaged in transit Intended use Read the information on intended use to ensure that you use the appliance correctly and safely Only use this appliance According to this installation and instruction manual For washing machine washable fabrics and hand washable ...

Page 5: ...ck Improper installation is dangerous Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating current only via a properly installed socket with earthing The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed The installation must have a sufficiently large cr...

Page 6: ...f ted Do not lift the appliance on your own If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer dryer stack the installed appliance may fall Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the con nection kit from the dryer manufacturer No other installa tion method is permitted Do not install the appliance in a washer dryer stack if the dryer manufacturer does not offer a suitable connection...

Page 7: ...pliance may lead to cuts Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the appliance Safe use Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance WARNING Risk of electric shock If the appliance or the power cord is damaged this is danger ous Never operate a damaged appliance Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance Al ways u...

Page 8: ... no longer close WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may breathe in or swallow small parts causing them to suffocate Keep small parts away from children Do not let children play with small parts WARNING Risk of poisoning Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con sumed If accidentally swallowed seek medical advice Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of chil dren WA...

Page 9: ...wash at high temperatures the detergent solution gets hot Do not touch the hot detergent solution CAUTION Risk of chemical burns If the detergent drawer is opened detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation Rinse eyes and or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products If accidentally swa...

Page 10: ...gress of moisture can cause an electric shock Do not use steam or high pressure cleaners hoses or sprays to clean the appliance WARNING Risk of injury The use of non original spare parts and non original accessor ies is dangerous Only use the manufacturer s original spare parts and ori ginal accessories WARNING Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that cont...

Page 11: ...s the maximum value specified a pressure reducing valve must be installed between the drinking water connection and the hose set of the appliance Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material damage and damage to the appliance Never kink crush modify or cut through water hoses Only use the water hoses sup plied with the appliance or genu ine spare hoses Never re use water hoses that have ...

Page 12: ...thout prewash Washing with prewash increases the programme duration and in creases energy and water con sumption The appliance has a continuous automatic load adjustment function Depending on the type of fabric and load capacity the continuous automatic load adjustment func tion optimally adjusts the water consumption and programme dur ation Energy saving mode If you do not use the appliance for a...

Page 13: ...e the instructions for the installation location Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely WARNING Risk of electric shock The appliance contains live parts Touching live parts is dangerous Do not operate the appliance without a cover cap WARNING Risk of injury When using the appliance on a base the appliance may tip over Always secure the feet of t...

Page 14: ... joist floor Place the appliance on a water resistant wooden board which is screwed tightly to the floor The wooden board should be at least 30 mm thick In a kitchen unit A niche width of 60 cm is required Only install the ap pliance under neath a continuous worktop that is se curely connected to adjacent cabin ets Installation location Requirements On a wall Do not trap the hoses between the wall...

Page 15: ...n the four cover caps 6 Press down on the four cover caps Connecting the appliance Connect your appliance to the power supply water inlet and water outlet Connecting the water inlet hose Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely 1 Connect the water inlet hose 2 1 ...

Page 16: ...ge into a wash basin Fix and secure the wa ter outlet hose with an elbow Page 25 Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber sleeve or into a gully Fix and secure the wa ter outlet hose with an elbow Page 25 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely 1 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance s power ca...

Page 17: ...rn the ap pliance feet Check that the appli ance is level using a spirit level All appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground 3 Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench In doing so hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height ...

Page 18: ... of your appliance Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here 1 2 4 6 3 5 7 7 On certain models specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured 1 Maintenance flap for the drain pump Page 35 2 Door 3 Detergent drawer Page 19 4 Controls Page 19 5 Water outlet hose Page 16 6 Power cord Page 16 7 Transit bolts Page 14 ...

Page 19: ...er softener Bleach Stain remover 2 Compartment Fabric softener Liquid starch Waterproofing agent 3 Compartment I Detergent for prewash Hygiene detergent Controls The controls are used to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status 2 4 1 1 3 3 1 Programmes Page 22 2 Programme selector Page 29 3 Buttons Page 24 4 Display Page 20 ...

Page 20: ...he remaining number of hours is displayed Buttons Page 24 8 kg 1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selected pro gramme in kg 1000 Spin speed Set spin speed in rpm 0 No final spin only draining Rinse Hold no draining Start Pause Start cancel or pause Lights up The programme is running and can be cancelled or paused Flashes The programme can be started or contin ued Wash Programme s...

Page 21: ...sed voltage drops Error code Fault display Signal Page 41 Note The programme is interrupted Voltage control system Flashes The automatic voltage control system detects unauthorised voltage drops Error code Fault display Signal Page 41 Note The programme duration is extended Door Lights up The door is locked and cannot be opened Flashes The door is not closed properly Off The door is unlocked and c...

Page 22: ...vate SpeedPerfect If SpeedPerfect is activated the maximum load capacity is reduced to 5 kg 8 90 1000 Coton Eco Cottons Eco Wash hard wearing items made from cotton linen or blen ded fabrics Energy saving programme Note To save energy the actual washing temperature may deviate from the set washing temperature The washing per formance meets legal requirements 8 60 1000 Prélavage Prewash Wash hard w...

Page 23: ... long pauses Use a detergent that is suitable for wool 2 30 800 Rinçage Rinse Rinses and then spins the laundry and then drains the water 1000 Essorage Vidange Spin Drain Spins and drains the water If you only want to drain the water activate 0 The laun dry is not spun 1000 Couleurs sombers Dark Laundry Wash dark coloured and colour intense items made from cot ton or easy care fabric e g jeans Tur...

Page 24: ... not affected by this Fin dans Ready in 1 24 hours Set the programme end The programme duration is already included in the set number of hours Once the programme has started the pro gramme duration is displayed Vitesse d essorage Spin Speed 0 1000 rpm Adjust the spin speed or deactivate the spin cycle If 0 is selected the water is drained and the spin cycle is deactivated at the end of the wash in...

Page 25: ...the standard water in let hose with a longer hose 2 20 m 00353925 Elbow Secure the water outlet hose in place 00655300 Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Prepare the appliance for use Starting an empty washing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor oughly before leaving the factory To remove any residual water run the first wash cycle without any laundry Note Please r...

Page 26: ...all items that the man ufacturer has marked as machine washable on the care label and fab rics made from hand washable wool using your appliance Preparing the laundry ATTENTION Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum Remove all items from any pock ets in your laundry before using the appliance To protect your appliance and the laundry prepare the laundry be forehand Em...

Page 27: ...ng Examples Light No dirt or stains are visible Laundry has absorbed odours Light summer clothing or sports clothing that has been worn for a just a few hours Normal Dirt or light stains are visible T shirts shirts or blouses are sweat soaked or have been worn a few times Towels or bedding that has been used for up to one week Heavy Dirt or stains are clearly visible Tea towels baby items or work ...

Page 28: ...ubstances e g bleach Use dyes sparingly as salt may damage stainless steel Do not use bleaching agents in the appliance Detergent recommendation This information is intended to help you to choose the right detergent for your items Fabrics Detergent Programme Temperature Heat resistant white fabrics made from cotton or linen Standard detergent with op tical brighteners Cottons From cold up to 90 C ...

Page 29: ...m II 1 5 2 5 8 4 14 hard III over 2 5 over 14 Example of a manufacturer s instructions for detergent These example values refer to a standard load of 4 5 kg Soiling Light Normal Heavy Water hardness Soft medium 40 ml 55 ml 80 ml Water hardness Hard very hard 55 ml 80 ml 105 ml The dosages can be found on the manufacturer s packaging Adjust the dosage to the actual load Basic operation Basic operat...

Page 30: ... 26 1 Open the door 2 Ensure that the drum is empty 3 Separate the laundry and place it in the drum 4 Note Ensure that there is no laun dry trapped in the door Close the door Adding detergent and care product Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely Requirement Find out the optimum dosage for detergent and care product Page 28 1 Pull out the deter...

Page 31: ...the appliance safely 1 Press Départ Rajout de linge The appliance is paused and checks whether it is possible to add or remove laundry Take note of the programme status Display Page 20 2 Add or remove laundry 3 Close the door 4 Press Départ Rajout de linge Cancelling the programme Once the programme has started you can cancel it at any time Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure...

Page 32: ... Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two Sécur ité enfants 3 buttons for approx 3 seconds a The display shows a The controls are locked a The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off Deactivating the childproof lock Requirement To deactivate the childproof lock the appliance must be switched on Press and hold the two Sécur ité enfants 3 buttons fo...

Page 33: ...your appliance Basic setting Programme pos ition Value Description End signal 2 0 off 1 quiet 2 medium 3 loud 4 very loud Set the volume of the signal at the end of the programme Button signal 3 0 off 1 quiet 2 medium 3 loud 4 very loud Set the volume of the audible signal emitted when selecting the buttons Changing the basic settings 1 Set the programme selector to po sition 1 ...

Page 34: ... a damp cloth The appliance parts remain clean and hy gienic Remove all detergent residue spray residue or other residues im mediately Fresh deposits are easier to remove without leaving any residue Keep the appliance door and detergent drawer open after use This allows the resid ual water to dry redu cing odours in the ap pliance Cleaning the drum If you often wash at a washing tem perature of 40...

Page 35: ... e g for coffee machines may damage the appliance For this appliance only use de scaling agents that are available from the manufacturer s website or our after sales service Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump in the event of faults e g blockages or rattling noises Emptying the drain pump Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely 1 Turn of...

Page 36: ...mperat ures the detergent solution gets hot Do not touch the hot detergent solution To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container remove the sealing cap 9 Firmly press on the sealing cap 10 Insert the drain hose into the holder Cleaning the drain pump Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely ...

Page 37: ...aintenance flap Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash run the Vidange pro gramme after you have emptied the drain pump 1 Turn on the tap 2 Insert the mains plug 3 Switch on the appliance 4 Pour 1 litre of water into compart ment II 5 Start the Vidange programme Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon If the water outlet hose at...

Page 38: ...e is too low Emptying the water inlet hose 1 Turn off the tap 2 Set a programme except for Rinçage Essorage or Vid ange 3 Start the programme and leave it to run for approx 40 seconds 4 Switch off the appliance 5 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from the power supply Cleaning the filter on the tap Note Please read the safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely Requ...

Page 39: ...safety informa tion Page 4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely Requirement The water inlet hose is empty Emptying the water inlet hose Page 38 1 Disconnect the hose from the rear of the appliance 1 2 2 Use pliers to remove the filter 3 Clean the filter with a small brush 4 Reinsert the filter 5 Connect the hose and check for leaks ...

Page 40: ...en Cleaning and servicing 40 2 1 ...

Page 41: ...ut de linge flashes Energy saving mode is act ive Press any button a The symbol lights up again E 36 10 Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed Ensure that the drain pipe and wa ter drain hose are not kinked or trapped Drain pump is blocked Cleaning the drain pump Page 35 The water outlet hose is c...

Page 42: ...e programme Page 31 Water level is too high Start the Vidange programme Laundry is caught in the door 1 Open the door again 2 Remove any trapped laundry 3 Close the door 4 Press Départ Rajout de linge to start the programme flashes Door is not closed 1 Close the door 2 Press Départ Rajout de linge to start the programme All other error codes Malfunction Call the after sales service Customer Servic...

Page 43: ...Open the door using the emergency release Emergency release Page 47 The water is not draining Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed Ensure that the drain pipe and wa ter drain hose are not kinked or trapped Drain pump is blocked Cleaning the drain pump Page 35 The water outlet hose is con nected ...

Page 44: ...ter during the spin cycle Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if foam build up is too high Not a fault no action required No water is visible in the drum Water is below the visible area Not a fault no action required Drum jerks after the pro gramme starts This is caused by an internal motor test Not a fault no action required Residual water is present in the compartment Insert in compa...

Page 45: ...ing rhythmical suction noise The drain pump is active the detergent solution is pumped out Not a fault normal operating noise Problem with results Errors Cause Troubleshooting Creasing The spin speed is too high The next time you run a wash cycle set a lower spin speed The load is too large The next time you run a wash cycle reduce the amount of laundry being loaded The wrong programme is se lecte...

Page 46: ...undry Detergents may contain wa ter insoluble substances that deposit on the laundry Brush out the laundry after washing and drying Leakage Errors Cause Troubleshooting Water is leaking out at the water inlet hose Water inlet hose is not cor rectly securely connected 1 Connect the water supply hose cor rectly Connecting the water inlet hose Page 15 2 Tighten the screw connection Water is leaking o...

Page 47: ...s Disposing of old appliance Valuable raw materials can be re claimed by recycling WARNING Risk of harm to health Children can lock themselves in the appliance thereby putting their lives at risk Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct the ap pliance door or prevent it from opening With redundant appliances unplug the power cord Then cut through the cord and damage the lock...

Page 48: ... bolts Secure the appliance for transporta tion using transit bolts in order to pre vent damage 1 Remove the four cover caps If necessary use a screwdriver to remove the cover caps Keep the cover caps 2 Insert the four sleeves 3 Insert all screws into the four transit bolts and tighten slightly 4 Insert the power cord into the holder and tighten all four screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 ...

Page 49: ...re that your appliance is re paired by trained Customer Service technicians using genuine spare parts including after the manufac turer s warranty has expired Detailed information about the war ranty period and terms of warranty in your country are available from Cus tomer Service your dealer or our website When contacting Customer Service you will need the product number E Nr and the production n...

Page 50: ...es 40 4 0 77 63 2 1 2 Délicat Soie 30 2 0 22 35 3 4 Laine 30 2 0 22 40 3 4 1 Values in accordance with the applicable version of IEC60456 Technical specifications Technical specifications Facts and figures for your appliance can be found here Appliance height 850 mm Appliance width 600 mm Appliance depth 590 mm Weight 70 kg1 Maximum load capa city 8 kg Mains voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Minimum install...

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