Bosch WAJ28008GB User Manual And Installation Instructions Download

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Installation and connection

Connecting the appliance

Connect your appliance to the power
supply, water inlet and water outlet.

Connecting the water inlet hose

Note:

Please read the information in

the Safety →

sections

to ensure that you use the appliance
safely.

Connect the water inlet hose.

Connect the water inlet hose to a
tap (26.4 mm = 3/4").

¾˝

min.
10 mm

Open the water tap carefully and
check that the connection points
are tight.

Water outlet connection types

This information is intended to help
you to connect this appliance to the
water outlet.

Note:

Please read the information in

the Safety →

sections

to ensure that you use the appliance
safely.

ATTENTION!

When draining, the water outlet hose
is subject to water pressure and may
come loose from the installed con-
nection point.

▶

Secure the water outlet hose
against unintentional loosening.

Drainage into a si-
phon.
Secure the connec-
tion point with a (24–
40 mm) hose clamp.

Drainage into a wash
basin.
Fix and secure the wa-
ter outlet hose with an
elbow

→

Page 27

Drainage into a plastic
pipe with rubber
sleeve.
Fix and secure the wa-
ter outlet hose with an
elbow

→

Page 27

Connecting the appliance to the
electricity supply

Note:

Please read the information in

the Safety →

sections

to ensure that you use the appliance
safely.

Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance's power cable in a socket
nearby.
The connection details of the appli-
ance can be found under Tech-
nical data →

Page 53

Check the mains plug is inserted
properly.

Summary of Contents for WAJ28008GB

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Washing machine WAJ28008GB en User manual and installation instructions ...

Page 2: ...cle 27 Laundry 28 Preparing the laundry 28 Sorting laundry 29 Degrees of soiling 29 Care symbols on the care labels 29 Detergents and care products 30 Detergent recommendation 30 Detergent dosage 31 Basic operation 31 Switching on the appliance 31 Setting a programme 31 Adjusting the programme set tings 32 Loading laundry 32 Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent 32 Adding detergent and care p...

Page 3: ...s 44 Noise 47 Problem with results 47 Leakage 48 Odours 49 Emergency release 50 Transportation storage and disposal 50 Removing the appliance 50 Inserting the transit bolts 50 Using the appliance again 51 Disposing of old appliance 51 Customer Service 52 Product number E Nr and pro duction number FD 52 Consumption values 53 Technical specifications 53 ...

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: ...k 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 cro...

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: ...as adapters extensions valves or similar Ensure that the inner diameter of the water tap is at least 17 mm Make sure that the length of the thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm If the water pressure is too high or too low the appliance may not be able to operate properly Make sure that the water pres sure in the water supply system is min 100 kPa 1 bar and max 1000 kPa 10 ba...

Page 12: ...sumption is most efficient Add Page 31 detergent based on the laundry s degree of soiling For light to normal soiling a smal ler amount of detergent is suffi cient Observe the dosage recom mendation from the detergent manufacturer Reduce the washing temperature for lightly and normally soiled laundry At low temperatures the appliance consumes less energy For light to normal soiling lower temperatu...

Page 13: ... and how best to install your appliance here You will also learn how to connect the ap pliance to the water and power sup ply Unpacking the appliance 1 Remove any packaging and pro tective covers completely from the appliance 2 Check the appliance for visible damage 3 ATTENTION Objects remaining in the drum that are not designed for operation with the appliance may cause material damage and dam ag...

Page 14: ... Washing machine 2 Accompanying documents 3 Water inlet hose 4 Cover caps Requirements for the installation location The appliance may wander when it spins Observe the instructions for the installation location Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely ...

Page 15: ... carefully Installation location Requirements On a base Secure the appliance with fixing brackets Page 27 Installation location Requirements On a wooden 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 ...

Page 16: ...the hoses out of the holders 2 Unscrew and remove all four screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench 1 2 3 Pull the power cord out of the holder 4 Remove the four sleeves 5 Put on the four cover caps 6 Press down on the four cover caps ...

Page 17: ...ensure that you use the appliance safely ATTENTION When draining the water outlet hose is subject to water pressure and may come loose from the installed con nection point Secure the water outlet hose against unintentional loosening Drainage into a si phon Secure the connec tion point with a 24 40 mm hose clamp Drainage into a wash basin Fix and secure the wa ter outlet hose with an elbow Page 27 ...

Page 18: ...al damage Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely 1 Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF 17 wrench by turning it in a clock wise direction 2 To align the appliance turn 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 hol...

Page 19: ... 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 38 2 Door 3 Detergent drawer Page 20 4 Controls Page 20 5 Water outlet hose Page 17 6 Power cord Page 17 7 Transit bolts Page 15 ...

Page 20: ...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 24 2 Programme selector Page 31 3 Buttons Page 23 4 Display Page 21 ...

Page 21: ...ing 10h 1 Ready in time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed Buttons Page 23 7 kg 1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selected pro gramme in kg 1400 Spin speed Set spin speed in rpm Buttons Page 23 0 No final spin only draining Rinse Hold no draining Wash Programme status Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status Rinse Hold Programme sta...

Page 22: ...he childproof lock Page 35 SpeedPerfect Short wash activated Buttons Page 23 Door Lights up The door is locked and cannot be opened Flashes The door is not closed properly Off The door is unlocked and can be opened Tap No water pressure Error code Fault display Signal Page 43 The water pressure is too low E 60 2B 1 Error Error code error display signal Error code Fault display Signal Page 43 1 Exa...

Page 23: ... not affected by this Finish 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 Spin 1400 Adjust the spin speed or activate Rinse Hold If is selected the water is not drained at the end of the washing cycle and the spin cycle is de activated The laundry remains in the water us...

Page 24: ...iled laundry when you activate Speed Perfect If Speed Per fect is activated the maximum load capacity is reduced to 4 kg 7 90 1400 Cottons Intensive Wash hard wearing items made from cotton linen or blended fabrics Energy saving programme Note To save energy the actual washing temperature may deviate from the set washing temperature The washing performance meets legal requirements 7 40 1400 Eco 40...

Page 25: ...ended fabrics 4 40 1200 Mixed Load Wash items made from cotton linen or synthetic or blended fabrics Suitable for lightly soiled laundry 4 40 1400 Delicates Silk Wash delicate washable items made from silk viscose and synthetics Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk Note Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag 2 30 800 Wool Hand or...

Page 26: ...inse Hold Spin Drain Spins and drains the water If you only want to drain the water activate 0 The laun dry is not spun 1400 Dark Wash Wash dark coloured and colour intense items made from cotton or easy care fabric e g jeans Turn laundry inside out before washing Use liquid detergent 4 30 1200 1 Programme setting ...

Page 27: ...e with a longer hose 2 20 m 00353925 Elbow Secure the water outlet hose in place 00655300 Liquid detergent insert Measure liquid detergent 00637516 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 with...

Page 28: ...Page 31 Laundry Laundry You can wash 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 laund...

Page 29: ... 29 Care symbols on the care labels Page 29 Degrees of soiling Degree of soiling Soiling 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 ...

Page 30: ... use products containing solvents caustic agents or volatile substances e g bleach Use dyes sparingly as salt may damage stainless steel Do not use bleaching agents in the appliance Detergent recommendation This information helps you to choose the right detergent for your fabrics Detergent Fabrics Programme Temperature Standard detergent with op tical brighteners Heat resistant white fabrics made ...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...rmation in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appliance safely To prevent creasing take note of the maximum load for the relevant programme Page 24 Requirement Prepare and sort the laundry Laundry Page 28 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 ...

Page 33: ...es and load detec tion takes place This can take up to 2 minutes after which water enters the drum a The display shows either the pro gramme duration or the Ready in time a After the programme has ended the display shows End Soaking laundry You can soak the laundry before washing in the appliance by pausing the programme Note No additional detergent is re quired The washing solution is then used f...

Page 34: ... Rinse programme If the water level is high Start the Spin or Drain programme 3 Remove the laundry Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold 1 Set the Spin or Drain pro gramme 2 Press Start Reload Unloading the laundry Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely 1 Open the doo...

Page 35: ...lay 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 3 sec buttons for approx 3 seconds So that the programme currently running is not cancelled the pro gramme selector must be set to the initial p...

Page 36: ... 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 The volume of the audible signal emitted when the buttons are pressed Changing the basic settings 1 Set the programme selector to po sition 1 ...

Page 37: ...water and 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 perat...

Page 38: ...ing agents 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 information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 1...

Page 39: ...ns to ensure that you use the appliance safely Requirement The drain pump is empty Page 38 1 Because water may remain in the drain pump remove the pump cap carefully 2 Clean the interior the thread on the pump cap and the pump hous ing 3 Make sure that the impeller in the drain pump can be turned 4 Insert the pump cap and screw it on 90 The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position 5 I...

Page 40: ...art ment II 5 Start the Drain programme Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon If the water outlet hose at the siphon is dirty or the detergent solution is not being pumped out you must clean these 1 Switch off the appliance 2 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from the power supply 3 Loosen the hose clamp and care fully remove the water outlet hose Residual water may leak out 4 Clean the...

Page 41: ...ap Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely Requirement The water inlet hose is empty 1 Remove the water inlet hose from the tap 2 Clean the filter with a small brush 3 Connect the water inlet hose and check for leaks Cleaning the filter on the appliance Note Please read the information in the ...

Page 42: ...en Cleaning and servicing 42 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 2 1 ...

Page 43: ...n 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 38 The water outlet hose is con nected too high Install the water outlet hose at a maximum hei...

Page 44: ...o start the programme All other error codes Malfunction Call the after sales service Customer Service Page 52 Malfunctions Fault Cause troubleshooting The appliance is not work ing The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in Connect the appliance to the power supply The circuit breaker is faulty Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box There has been a power cut Check whether the lighting ...

Page 45: ...gency release Page 50 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 38 is activated Continue the programme by select ing Spin or Drain and pressing Start...

Page 46: ...g the laundry Not a fault no action required Note When loading where possible place large and small items of laundry together in the drum Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better 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 ...

Page 47: ...ligning the appliance The appliance feet are not fixed Secure the appliance feet Aligning the appliance Transit bolts have not been removed Removing the transit bolts Banging noises rattling in the drain pump Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump Cleaning the drain pump Page 38 Slurping rhythmical suction noise The drain pump is active the detergent solution is pumped out Not a fault normal ...

Page 48: ...s in the drum Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle Start the Spin programme Detergent residue on the damp washing Detergents may contain wa ter insoluble substances that deposit on the laundry Start the Rinse programme Detergent residue on the dry laundry Detergents may contain wa ter insoluble substances that deposit on the laundry Brush out the laun...

Page 49: ...hooting Odours have formed in the appliance Humidity and detergent residue may promote the formation of bacteria Cleaning the drum Page 37 If you are not using the appliance leave the door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate ...

Page 50: ...sposal Transportation storage and disposal You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for transportation and storage You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances Removing the appliance 1 Turn off the tap 2 Emptying the water inlet hose Page 41 3 Switch off the appliance 4 Unplug the appliance s mains plug 5 Drain the remaining detergent solution Cleaning the drain pump Page 38 ...

Page 51: ...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 on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close 1 Unplug the appliance from the mains 2 Cut through the power...

Page 52: ...or accessory parts that were not genuine parts and then resulted in a defect Function relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Eco design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at least 10 years from the date on which your appliance was placed on the market within the European Eco nomic Area Note Under the terms of the manu facturer s warranty the use of Cus...

Page 53: ... 53 Easy Care 40 C 4 0 2 29 0 770 63 0 43 1200 30 Mixed Load 40 C 4 0 1 00 0 620 44 0 41 1400 55 Wool 30 C 2 0 0 41 0 220 40 0 22 800 25 1 Due to the influence of water pressure hardness and inlet temperature ambient temperature type amount and soiling of laundry detergent used fluctuations in the power supply and the se lected additional functions the actual values may deviate from the stated val...

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