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Page 1: ...en us Use and Care Manual Installation Instructions Washer WAT28400UC BOSCH ...

Page 2: ...dent you will enjoythe superior performance and reliability Please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service department if you have any questions or comments about your new washer Thank you for choosing Bosch Visit our web site at www bosch home com us for more information and to view a selection of our products ...

Page 3: ...ves compartments 20 Starting the cycle 21 Child lock 21 Selecting a different cycle 21 Pausing Adding a garment to the cycle 21 Cancel cycle 21 Cycle end 22 Removing laundry switching the appliance off 22 Signal 22 Laundry 23 Preparing the laundry 23 Sorting the Laundry 23 Identifying and treating stains 23 Laundry detergents and additives 24 Adding the correct amount of HE detergent 24 Program se...

Page 4: ...ice becomes necessary contact your dealer installer or an authorized service center Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself Any work performed by unauthorized personnel may void the warranty If you are having a problem with your washing machine and are not pleased with the service you have received please follow these steps 1 Contact your installer or the Authorized Service Provider in you...

Page 5: ...llation by qualified installers o Installation in accordance with all regulatory requirements if in doubt have the appliance installed by a specialist familiar with these requirements Read the use and set up instructions and all other information included with the washer and act accordingly Keep documents for future use Importance and meaning of symbols Important safety information is contained in...

Page 6: ...such as the appliance door or a pullout shelf o Use caution when draining hot water from the washer drum such as during pump maintenance or when using the emergency door open procedure o Do not reach into the appliance if the wash drum is moving o Do not tamper with the controls o Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any service unless specifically recommended in the user ...

Page 7: ...for future reference Standard features o 15 4 Ib 7 kg large drum capacity for regular cotton loads o Low washing and spinning noise levels o Large door opening featuring magnetic lock 160 opening angle Quality tested Every Bosch washer is thoroughly tested before leaving the factory As a result a small amount of residual water may remain in the washer drum We recommend running the Drum Clean progr...

Page 8: ...ng o If the laundry will be dried in a dryer afterwards select spin speed according to the dryer manufacturer s instruction Dimensions and clearances required Appliance dimensions a 165 I d I 90 e c Length of power cord and water supply hoses To left of washer To right of washer U S Metric U S Metric Electric power 25 in 64 cm 43 in 109 cm cord Water supply 38 in 97 cm 21 in 53 cm hoses Drain Hose...

Page 9: ... 2 4 in 6 1 cm Rear clearance as close to wall as venting or water connection will allow If the washer is installed with a dryer the greater rear clearance for the dryer venting is required for the laundry pair Ventilation area Minimum E Top 63 sq in 404 sq cm F Bottom 63 sq in 404 sq cm Vent spacing actual not minimum dimensions G 37 in 94 cm H 26 in 66 cm J 3 in 7 6 cm K 29 in 73 cm Stand alone ...

Page 10: ...ne outdoors or in an area exposed to freezing condtions o If the washing machine is located in a room which will be exposed to temperatures below freezing or if it is located in a cabin that is being shut down for the winter any residual water in the pump or water inlet hose s must be drained o Take care not to damage the washing machine Do not hold on to protruding parts e g door when lifting Do ...

Page 11: ...al of Your Old Appliance Your old appliance can be recycled if it is no longer to be used Prior to disposing of your old appliance observe the following precautions to reduce safety risks WARNING TO AVOID RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH DO THE FOLLOWING after unplugging the old appliance remove the electric power cord and dispose of properly remove the door or permanently disable the door lock to prevent ...

Page 12: ...nal location Level the washing machine Leveling the as low as possible washer Page 15 Before washing laundry run Before loading the Drum Clean program your first load of laundry Page 19 Importance of installing on a solid level floor Your new Bosch washing machine utilizes high spin speeds to achieve superior water removal from your laundry resulting in reduced drying time It is important to insta...

Page 13: ... were removed Lock covers firmly by pressing on the snap hook Insert hose holder Secure hoses in the hose holders x NOTICE Keep the assemblies together and store them for later use such as when moving the washer 4x Water connections Water supply hose connections NOTICES o The washing machine must only be operated with cold and hot max 140 F 60 C tap water Do not connect the appliance to the mixer ...

Page 14: ...e connection NOTICES o Do not reuse an old drain hose Only use the drain hose and parts included with your washer o Do not kink or modify the water drain hose Height of drain point Height difference between the floor and drainage point max 39 in 100 cm Types of drainage hookups Standpipe Water connection hoses o red Hot water hose o blue Cold water hose Attach this end to water tap Hand tighten on...

Page 15: ...will experience Start with the washer feet turned all the way in and adjust each foot as necessary 4 Use a bubble level to check the top of the washer to make sure it is level side to side and front to rear 5 Press down on each corner of the washer top to make sure the washer doesn t wobble There should be no give or movement All four washer feet should press equally against the floor This is just...

Page 16: ...be suitable for the voltage specification shown on the washer rating plate located inside the washer door immediately below the drum opening Purchase information Page 4 See the table below for connection specfications and fuse breaker requirements Volts Hertz Ampers Watts 240 60 12 2 880 max The wiring for the electrical outlet circuit must be sufficient to meet the appliance requirements Use of a...

Page 17: ...olt hole covers 1 Each assembly consists of a plastic bushing and a bolt that extends through the bushings Unscrew the bolt until the threaded end is flush with the end of the plastic bushing 2 Insert the transportation bolt and bushing assembly as shown The metal housing slides around the bolt through the slot in the plastic bushing as the bushing is slid into place The open part of the bushing s...

Page 18: ...fault cycle settings Indicator lamp lights up if the setting is active Selectable Spin Speed ranges No Spin Low Med High Cycle status sequence o Wash m o Rinse o Spin F6N 4 Digit Display for settings and information o Finish time adjustable in lh hour steps to 24 hours o Cycle duration e g 2 40 hours minutes F7N SpeedPerfect U Prewash Pw Extra Rinse 1 2 Additional program settings Indicator on set...

Page 19: ...Page 21 Use the cycle selector to select the desired cycle Turns in both directions The machine is switched on In the display field the cycle duration for the selected cycle appears and the indicator lamps for the pre set temperature and spin speed options light up Changing default cycle settings You can use the default settings or change them to your desired settings Touch the appropriate button ...

Page 20: ...artments NOTICE Damage to the appliance Detergent and laundry pre treatment aids e g spot remover pre wash sprays etc can cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the washer Do not let these substances touch the surfaces of the washer If necessary wipe off spray traces and other traces drops immediately with a soft cloth Measuring Measure out the detergent and laundry care produ...

Page 21: ...it steady The child lock is active o o blinking The child lock is active and the cycle selector has been adjusted To prevent a cycle interruption set the cycle selector back to the initial cycle The symbol lights up again NOTICE The child lock can remain activated until the next cycle start even after switching the machine off Then you must deactivate the child lock before cycle start and if neces...

Page 22: ...appliance may still be locked If locked switch the appliance on and wait until it unlocks o If at the end of the cycle the display is not lit up the energy saving mode is active To see display Touch any button Signal You can change the following settings o volume for button signals o volume for indicator signals To change these settings always activate adjustment mode first Off 1 2 3 __ i A 0 off ...

Page 23: ...ls o Normal soiling Visible soiling and or a few light stains This could include clothing such as T shirts shirts or blouses that have been sweated in or worn several times Also tea towels hand towels or bed linen used for up to one week Net curtains without nicotine stains that have not been washed for up to a half year o Heavy soiling Visible soiling and stains This could include kitchen towels ...

Page 24: ...eanright eu o Standard detergent with optical brighteners Suitable for white laundry made from linen or cotton Program Cottons Cold Extra hot o Detergent for colors without bleach or optical brighteners Suitable for colored laundry made from linen or cotton Program Cottons Cold Hot o Detergent for colors delicates without optical brighteners Suitable for colored laundry made from easy care and syn...

Page 25: ... textiles inside out Extra hot Hot Warm No spin High Med Low SpeedPerfect Prewash Extra Rinse 1 2 For heavily to lightly soiled white cottons household lin ens work and play clothes Cold No spin Drum Clean empty Extra hot High Special cycle for cleaning the drum Drain full load Hand Wash 1 3 Hot Med Hand and machine washable Wool load Warm Low wool wool blend fabrics Cold No spin Rinse full load H...

Page 26: ...ed for washing Default Program and Option settings At the factory temperature and spin speed options and cycle duration Finish in time are pre set for all cycles After selection of the cycle these values are displayed in the display field You can change the default settings as follows Changing the temperature range Before and during the cycle you can change the default temperature range depending ...

Page 27: ...the drum Metallic debris left in the drum can produce rust spots on the drum Never use steel wool to try to remove these Use a chlorine free cleansing agent and follow the manufacturer s instructions Descaling the washer Provided that you use correct amounts of detergent with your wash loads descaling is not necessary If descaling the washer drum does become necessary please follow the descaling p...

Page 28: ...rior to actuating the emergency door lock release You are responsible for ensuring all safety precautions are followed when draining water from washer and or manually opening the washer door It may be necessary to clean the washer drain pump if the washer fails to drain sound of water being pumped from the washer cannot be heard when the washer should be draining and other nearby drains such as a ...

Page 29: ...lockwise to remove it A small amount of residual water may flow out when the cover is removed Clean the interior of the pump housing removing any debris or foreign objects Check to be sure the impeller wheel at the back of the pump housing can now turn freely Remove any lint debris or detergent residue from the threads of the pump cover and the pump cover housing Replace the pump cover by screwing...

Page 30: ...ow the washer drum to come to a stand still no longer spinning 4 Before opening the washer door perform the drain procedure included in the pump maintenance section Cleaning the drain pump Page 28 5 Loosen screws and remove the protective foil 6 The washing machine door can then be opened Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release 7 The door can now be opened General Troubleshoot...

Page 31: ...es selected Washer door is not closed properly Check if laundry is caught in the door Close the door until a click is heard the cycle should start Cycle does not start Cycle ending time has been Wash cycle will begin at proper time to complete at Finish in Time is dis selected and activated the selected finish time played Cycle does not start Child lock is activated Deactivate Child lock touch and...

Page 32: ...was not able to pump out the increased suds _ displays at end of cycle The Unbalanced Load Detection system is attempting to balance the load through repeated spins Load size too small Large items may have become entangled in the drum and could not be distributed by the Unbal anced Load Detection system spin cycle therefore canceled for safety reasons Excessive suds too much deter gent was used or...

Page 33: ...g display with detection system has interrupted the drum If necessary start an additional spin pro END when program is the spin cycle because the laundry gram finished is unevenly distributed E 18 Too much detergent used or non Use less detergent for future loads Only use HE deter HE detergent used _ displays at gents end of cycle Your washing machine is intended for Page 5 Pump is blocked obstruc...

Page 34: ...tock appliances RepairlReplace as Your Exclusive Remedy During this warranty period Bosch or one of its authorized service providers will repair your Product without charge to you subject to certain limitations stated herein if your Product proves to have been manufactured with a defect in materials or workmanship If reasonable attempts to repair the Product have been made without success then Bos...

Page 35: ...en altered defaced or removed service visits to teach you how to use the Product or visits where there is nothing wrong with the Product correction of installation problems you are solely responsible for any structure and setting for the Product including all electrical plumbing or other connecting facilities for proper foundation flooring and for any alterations including without limitation cabin...

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