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Cleaning and servicing

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Cleaning the drain pump

Requirement:

 The drain pump is

empty. → 

Page 32

1.

Since water may remain in the
drain pump, unscrew the pump
cap carefully.

2.

Clean the interior, the thread on
the pump cap and the pump hous-
ing.

3.

Ensure that the impeller in the
drain pump can rotate.

4.

Insert the pump cap.

5.

Screw the pump cap as far as it
will go.

90°

The handle on the pump cap must
be in a vertical position.

6.

Insert and close the service flap.

2

1

Before the next wash

To prevent unused detergent from
flowing straight into the outlet in the
next wash, run the 

Άντληση

 pro-

gramme after you have emptied the
drain pump.

1.

Turn on the water tap.

2.

Insert the mains plug.

3.

Switch on the appliance.

4.

Pour 1 litre of water into compart-
ment II.

5.

Select a suitable programme for
draining. 
→ 

"Programmes", Page 23

Summary of Contents for WAN28259GR

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Washing machine WAN28259GR en User manual and installation instructions ...

Page 2: ...ng the appliance to the electricity supply 16 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 17 5 1 Appliance 17 5 2 Detergent drawer 18 5 3 Control panel 18 6 Before using for the first time 19 6 1 Starting an empty washing cycle 19 7 Display 20 8 Buttons 22 9 Programmes 23 10 Accessories 27 11 Laundry 27 11 1 Preparing the laundry 27 12 Detergents and care products 28 13 Basic operation 28 13 1 Sw...

Page 3: ...e detergent drawer 32 16 3 Cleaning the drain pump 32 17 Troubleshooting 35 17 1 Emergency release 44 18 Transportation storage and disposal 44 18 1 Removing the appliance 44 18 2 Inserting the transit bolts 44 18 3 Using the appliance again 44 18 4 Disposing of old appliance 45 19 Customer Service 45 19 1 Product number E Nr and production number FD 45 20 Consumption values 47 21 Technical data 4...

Page 4: ...cts suitable for washing machines In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en vironment Up to an altitude of max 4000 m above sea level 1 3 Restriction on user group This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and or knowledge provided that they are supervised or have been instr...

Page 5: ...e e g a timer or remote control When the appliance is installed the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible If free access is not possible an all pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent elec trical installation according to the installation regulations When installing the appliance check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged If the insulation of the power c...

Page 6: ...i ances may tip over WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate Keep packaging material away from children Do not let children play with packaging material CAUTION Risk of injury The appliance may vibrate or move when in use Place the appliance on a clean even solid surface Align the appliance using the appliance feet ...

Page 7: ... use the appliance in enclosed spaces Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity Do not use steam or high pressure cleaners hoses or sprays to clean the appliance 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 appliance door or prevent it from opening Wi...

Page 8: ...t on or lean against the open door Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door Do not place any objects on the appliance door Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand in juries Wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside CAUTION Risk of scalding When you wash at high temperatures the detergent solution gets hot Do not touch the hot detergent solu...

Page 9: ...ust be re placed by the manufacturer the manufacturer s Customer Ser vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk An ingress 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 accessories is dangerous Only use the manufacturer s ori...

Page 10: ...s 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 Ensure that the water pressure in the water supply system is at least 100 kPa 1 bar and max 1000 kPa 10 bar If the water press...

Page 11: ...washing temperature for lightly and normally soiled laundry a At lower temperatures the appli ance consumes less energy For light to normal soiling lower tem peratures than indicated on the care label are also sufficient Set the maximum spin speed if you want to dry the laundry in the tumble dryer afterwards a The drier the laundry the shorter the programme duration when dry ing which in turn redu...

Page 12: ...e properly or this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance Do not operate the appliance with incomplete or defective accessor ies Replace the accessories in ques tion before operating the appli ance Accessories Page 27 Note The appliance has been tested at the factory to check it is in working order As a result water stains may remain in the appliance These marks will disappear af...

Page 13: ...n joist floor Place the appli ance on a water resistant wooden board minimum thickness of 30 mm which is screwed tightly to the floor Kitchen unit Only install the appliance under neath a continu ous worktop that is securely con nected to adja cent cabinets Required niche width 60 cm Installation loca tion Requirements Against a wall Do not trap the hoses between the wall and the appliance 4 4 Rem...

Page 14: ...4 sleeves 5 Put on the 4 cover caps 6 Press down on the 4 cover caps 4 5 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose 1 Connect the water inlet hose 2 Connect the water inlet hose to a tap 26 4 mm 3 4 3 Open the water tap carefully and check that the connection points are tight ...

Page 15: ... cm Siphon Secure the con nection point with a 24 40 mm hose clamp Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el bow Page 27 Plastic pipe with rubber sleeve or gully Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el bow Page 27 4 6 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibra tion and to prevent the appliance from moving align the appliance cor rectly 1 Loosen the lock nuts using...

Page 16: ...lectricity supply Note Your electrical domestic install ation for this appliance must comply with the local legal provisions and safety regulations and should in clude a residual current circuit breaker 1 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 47 2 Check the mains plug is inserted pro...

Page 17: ...rview 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 32 2 Door 3 Detergent drawer Page 18 4 Control panel Page 18 5 Water outlet hose Page 15 6 Power cord Page 16 7 Transit bolts Page 13 ...

Page 18: ...or main wash Water softener Bleach Stain remover 3 Compartment Fabric softener Liquid starch Waterproofing agent 4 Compartment I Detergent for prewash Hygiene detergent 5 3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status 2 3 1 1 4 1 Programmes Page 23 2 Programme selector Page 28 3 Display Page 20 4 Butto...

Page 19: ... 1 litre of tap water into compartment II 5 Pour standard washing powder into compartment II To prevent foaming use only half of the amount of detergent recom mended by the detergent manufac turer for light soiling Do not use detergent suitable for woollens or delicates 6 Push in the detergent drawer 7 Press Έναρξη Προσθήκη ρούχων Start Pause to start the pro gramme a The display shows the remaini...

Page 20: ...emaining 10 1 Ready in time Buttons Page 22 9 0 kg 1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selec ted programme in kg 0 1400 Spin speed Set spin speed in rpm Buttons Page 22 0 No spin cycle draining only 90 Temperature Set temperature in C Buttons Page 22 cold Start Pause Start cancel or pause Lights up The programme is running and can be cancelled or paused Flashes The programme can b...

Page 21: ...oltage control system Flashes The automatic voltage control system detects impermissible voltage drops This will pause the programme Note The programme will continue when the voltage is permissible again Voltage control system Flashes The programme has been paused because of impermissible voltage drops The voltage is permissible again and the programme will continue Note The programme duration is ...

Page 22: ...me duration is already in cluded in the set number of hours Once the programme has started the programme duration is displayed Θερμοκρ Tem perature 90 C Adjust the temperature in C Στύψιμο Spin Speed 0 1400 rpm Adjust the spin speed or deactivate the spin cycle If 0 is selected the water is drained and the spin cycle is deactiv ated The laundry stays wet inside the drum 3 δευτ 3 sec Activate Deact...

Page 23: ...sponds to the best possible washing performance class according to the legal requirements For this programme the washing temperature is automatically adjusted depending on the load size in order to achieve the best possible energy effi ciency with the best possible washing result You cannot change the washing temperature Programme setting Note The temperature cannot be adjusted in this programme a...

Page 24: ...C Max 1400 rpm 4 0 Μεταξωτά Delicates Silk Wash delicate washable items made from silk vis cose and synthetic fabrics 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 Programme setting Max 40 C Max 800 rpm 2 0 Μάλλινα Wool Hand or machine washable items that are made from wool or contain wool To pr...

Page 25: ...brics Programme setting Max 60 C Max 800 rpm 2 0 Αθλητικά Μικροΐνες Sportswear Wash sports and leisure items made from synthetic fibres microfibre or fleece Use a detergent that is suitable for sports items Do not use fabric softener Tip Use the Συνθετικά programme to wash heavily soiled laundry Programme setting Max 40 C Max 800 rpm 2 0 Σκουρόχρωμα Jeans Dark Wash Wash dark coloured and colour in...

Page 26: ...Programme Description Max load kg If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes activate Speed Perfect The maximum load is reduced to 2 0 kg Programme setting Max 40 C Max 1200 rpm 1 Speed Perfect activated ...

Page 27: ...aded WMZ20490 11 Laundry Note You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www bosch home com 11 1 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 pre...

Page 28: ... pired or are highly congealed Do not 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 operation 13 Basic operation operation Note You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www bosch home ...

Page 29: ...rt and re move the detergent drawer 3 Insert the measuring aid 4 Insert the detergent drawer 13 6 Use the measuring aid for liquid detergent To add liquid detergent you can use a measuring aid in the detergent drawer 1 Pull out the detergent drawer 2 Slide the measuring aid forwards 3 Fold the measuring aid down and click it into place 4 Push in the detergent drawer 13 7 Adding detergent and care ...

Page 30: ...1 Press Έναρξη Προσθήκη ρούχων The activated Ready in time is paused 2 Press λήξη σε repeatedly until the display indicates the desired Ready in time 3 Press Έναρξη Προσθήκη ρούχων The changed Ready in time is ac tivated 13 10 Adding laundry 1 Press Έναρξη Προσθήκη ρούχων The appliance pauses Note If appears it is not pos sible to add laundry When goes out it is possible to add laundry 2 Open the ...

Page 31: ...s You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs Note You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www bosch home com 16 Cleaning and servi cing To keep your appliance working effi ciently for a long time it is important to clean and maintain it carefully Note You can find further information i...

Page 32: ... and in sert with water and a brush and then dry them 5 Fit the insert and click it into place 6 Clean the opening for the deter gent drawer 7 Push in the detergent drawer 16 3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump in the event of faults e g blockages or rattling noises Emptying the drain pump 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Switch off the appliance 3 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from t...

Page 33: ...ke the drain hose out of the holder 7 CAUTION Risk of scalding When you wash at high temperat 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 8 Firmly press on the sealing cap 9 Insert the drain hose into the holder ...

Page 34: ... the pump cap 5 Screw the pump cap as far as it will go 90 The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position 6 Insert and close the service flap 2 1 Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash run the Άντληση pro gramme after you have emptied the drain pump 1 Turn on the water tap 2 Insert the mains plug 3 Switch on the appliance ...

Page 35: ...ving mode is active Press any button a The symbol lights up again E 30 80 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 water drain hose are not kinked or trapped Drain pump is blocked Cleaning the drain pump Page 32 The water outlet hose is connected too high Install the w...

Page 36: ...ssure is low No remedial action possible The filters in the water inflow are blocked Clean the filters in the water inflow The tap is turned off Turn on the tap The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or jammed Water level measurement system is defective Call the after sales service Customer Service Page 45 lights up The automatic voltage control sys...

Page 37: ...omer Service Page 45 Detergent dosage is too high Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash ing cycle with the same load Additional water is added Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it is operating The appliance is not working The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in Connect the appliance to the power supply The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped Check the ...

Page 38: ...ergency release Emergency release Page 44 The water is not drain ing 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 water drain hose are not kinked or trapped Drain pump is blocked Cleaning the drain pump Page 32 The water outlet hose is connected too high Install the water ...

Page 39: ...le runs several times The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an imbalance by repeatedly redistributing 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 The programme dura tion changes during the wash cycle The programme ...

Page 40: ...ot a fault no action required Note The load detection can take up to two minutes Heavy foam build up Detergent dosage is too high Immediate measure Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 0 5 litres of water and pour the mix ture into the left hand compartment not for outdoor clothing sportswear or items stuffed with down Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash ing cycle with the same ...

Page 41: ...e appliance feet Aligning the appliance Page 15 Transit bolts have not been removed Removing the transit bolts Page 13 Banging noises rat tling in the drain pump Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump Cleaning the drain pump Page 32 Slurping rhythmical suction noise The drain pump is active the detergent solution is pumped out Not a fault normal operating noise Creasing The spin speed is too ...

Page 42: ...ng a reduced spin speed to eliminate an unbalance Redistribute the laundry in the drum Note Where possible mix large and small items in the drum Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle Start the Στύψιμο programme Detergent residue on the damp washing Detergents may contain water insoluble substances that deposit on the laundry Start the Ξέβγαλμα programm...

Page 43: ...oting Odours have formed in the appliance Humidity and detergent residue may promote the formation of bacteria Cleaning the drum Page 31 If you are not using the appliance leave the door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate ...

Page 44: ...oving the appliance Note You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www bosch home com 1 Turn off the tap 2 Empty the water inlet hose 3 Switch off the appliance 4 Unplug the appliance s mains plug 5 Drain the water Cleaning the drain pump Page 32 6 Detach the hoses 18 2 Inserting the transit bolts Secure the appliance ...

Page 45: ...roughout the EU 19 Customer Service If you have any queries on use are unable to rectify faults on the appli ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired contact Cus tomer Service 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...

Page 46: ...en Customer Service 46 Make a note of your appliance s de tails and the Customer Service tele phone number to find them again quickly ...

Page 47: ...ερά 4 0 C 9 0 3 28 1 350 90 0 45 1400 52 00 Βαμβακερά 6 0 C 9 0 3 28 1 450 90 0 55 1400 52 00 Συνθετικά 40 C 4 0 2 28 0 780 61 0 44 1200 27 00 Γρήγορο Ανάμεικτα 40 C 4 0 0 59 0 620 44 0 41 1400 53 00 Μάλλινα 30 C 2 0 0 40 0 200 40 0 22 800 25 00 1 Due to the influence of water pressure hardness and inlet temperature am bient temperature type amount and soiling of laundry detergent used fluc tuatio...

Page 48: ...0 cm 1 Depending on the appliance spe cifications You can find more information about your model online at https eprel ec europa eu 1 This web address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database Please then follow the instructions on searching for the model The model identifier is made up of the charac ters before the slash in the product number E Nr on the rating plate Al ternatively you ...

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