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Familiarising yourself with your appliance

5.2 Detergent drawer

Compartment II:

Detergent for main wash

Water softener

Bleach

Stain remover

Compartment :

Fabric softener

Liquid starch

Waterproofing agent

Compartment I:

Detergent for prewash

Hygiene detergent

5.3 Controls

You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and
to obtain information about the operating status.

Summary of Contents for WAV32M40TH

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Washing machine WAV32M40TH en User manual and installation instructions ...

Page 2: ...ce 19 5 2 Detergent drawer 20 5 3 Controls 20 6 Display 21 7 Buttons 23 8 Programmes 25 9 Accessories 32 10 Before using for the first time 32 10 1 Starting an empty washing cycle 32 11 Laundry 33 11 1 Preparing the laundry 33 11 2 Sorting laundry 34 11 3 Degrees of soiling 34 11 4 Care symbols on the care labels 34 12 Detergents and care products 35 12 1 Detergent recommendation 35 12 2 Detergent...

Page 3: ...ata protection 45 16 Basic settings 46 16 1 Overview of basic settings 46 16 2 Changing the basic set tings 47 17 Cleaning and servicing 47 17 1 Tips on appliance care 47 17 2 Cleaning the drum 47 17 3 Cleaning the detergent drawer 47 17 4 Descaling 48 17 5 Cleaning the drain pump 49 17 6 Cleaning the intake open ing in the rubber gasket 51 17 7 Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon 51 17 8...

Page 4: ...ucts 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 inst...

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: ...he appliance Do not stand on or climb onto the appliance The appliance may tip over if you sit 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 burns When washing...

Page 9: ...gerous Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance If the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must 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 o...

Page 10: ... as adapters exten sions valves or similar Make sure that the valve housing for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its sur roundings and is not subjected to any external forces 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 t...

Page 11: ...a programme the display shows the expected consumption Add Page 36 detergent based on the laundry s degree of soiling a 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 a At low temperatures the appliance consumes less energy For light t...

Page 12: ... Unpacking the appliance Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely ATTENTION Objects remaining in the drum that are not designed for operation with the appliance may cause material damage and damage to the appli ance Remove these objects along with all supplied accessories from the drum before s...

Page 13: ...information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sections 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 the appli ance to...

Page 14: ... a wooden joist floor Place the appli ance 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 re quired Only install the appliance un derneath a continuous worktop that is securely con nected to adja cent cabinets Installation loca tion Requirements On a wall Do not trap the hoses betwe...

Page 15: ...ch 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 4 5 Removing the transport struts Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely ...

Page 16: ...Undo and remove the screws in the horizontal transport strut using a T20 screwdriver 4 Remove the transport strut 4 6 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sec tions to ensure that you use the appliance safely 1 Connect the water inlet hose 2 1 ...

Page 17: ...ecure the water outlet hose against unintentional loosening Note Observe the draining heights The maximum draining height is 100 cm Drainage into a siphon Secure the con nection point with a 24 40 mm hose clamp Drainage into a washbasin Fix and secure the water outlet using an elbow Page 32 Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber sleeve or into a gully Fix and secure the water outlet using an elb...

Page 18: ...In doing so hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height 4 8 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely 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 Tec...

Page 19: ...1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here 1 2 4 3 6 5 8 8 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 49 2 Door 3 Detergent drawer Page 20 4 Controls Page 20 5 Water outlet hose Page 17 6 Power cord Page 18 7 Transport struts Page 15 8 Transit bolts Page 14 ...

Page 20: ...Compartment Fabric softener Liquid starch Waterproofing agent 3 Compartment I Detergent for prewash Hygiene detergent 5 3 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status 2 4 3 3 1 1 1 Programmes Page 25 2 Programme selector Page 36 3 Buttons Page 23 4 Display Page 21 ...

Page 21: ...in time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed Buttons Page 23 10 kg 1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selec ted programme in kg 1600 Spin speed Set spin speed in rpm Buttons Page 23 0 No final spin only draining Rinse Hold no draining 90 Temperature Set temperature in C Buttons Page 23 cold Prewash Programme status Wash Programme status Ri...

Page 22: ...gramme Low energy consumption High energy consumption Water consump tion Water consumption for the selected pro gramme Low water consumption High water consumption Wi Fi Lights up The appliance is connected to your home network Flashes The appliance is trying to con nect to your home network Home Connect Page 40 Energy manager The appliance is connected to the smart energy system energy manager Co...

Page 23: ...gramme The programme duration is extended by up to 30 minutes Suitable for heavily soiled laundry AntiStain Multiple selection Select the type of stain The temperature drum movement and soaking time are all adjusted to suit the type of stain Ready In 1 24 hours Set the programme end The programme duration is already in cluded in the set number of hours Once the programme has started the programme ...

Page 24: ...ch off the appliance Following a power cut Child Lock push 3 sec Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate the childproof lock Disable the control panel to prevent unwanted or accidental operation If the childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been switched off the childproof lock remains activated Childproof lock Page 40 Spin Speed Basic settings Change the basic settings for the ap p...

Page 25: ...d kg Programme settings Max temperature C Max spin speed rpm 1 SpeedPerfect AntiStain Extra Rinse Spin Speed Rinse Hold Prewash Intensive Plus Cottons Wash hard wearing items made from cotton linen or blended fabrics Also suitable as a short pro gramme for normally soiled laun dry when you activate SpeedPer fect If SpeedPerfect is activated the maximum load ca pacity is reduced to 5 kg 10 90 1600 ...

Page 26: ...vi ate from the set washing temper ature The washing performance meets legal requirements Synthetics Wash items made from synthetic or blended fabrics 4 60 1200 Mix Load Wash items made from cotton linen or synthetic or blended fabrics Suitable for lightly soiled laundry 4 60 1600 Delicates Silk Wash delicate washable items made from silk viscose and syn thetics Use a detergent that is suitable fo...

Page 27: ...or clips in a mesh laundry bag Wool Hand or machine washable items that are made from wool or contain wool To prevent the laundry from shrinking the drum moves the items very gently with long pauses Use a detergent that is suitable for wool 2 40 800 Rinse Rinses and then spins the laun dry and then drains the water 1600 Spin Drain Spins and drains the water If you only want to drain the wa ter act...

Page 28: ...n fillings Wash large items separately Use a detergent that is suitable for down or delicates Use sparingly Do not use fabric softener Note To prevent excessive foaming remove air from laundry items by rolling them up before you wash them 2 5 60 1200 Drum Clean Cleaning and caring for the drum Use this programme in the fol lowing cases Before using the appliance for the first time If you regularly...

Page 29: ...t containing bleach Halve the amount of detergent to avoid foaming Do not use fabric softener Do not use liquid detergent or detergent that is intended for woollens or delicates Note The drum cleaning indic ator will flash to remind you if you have not used a programme at 60 C or higher for a long time PowerMix 59 Wash items made from cotton linen or synthetic or blended fabrics Suitable for light...

Page 30: ...ing items made from cotton linen or blended fabrics Suitable for allergy sufferers and for strict hygiene requirements Note Once the set temperature has been reached it remains constant throughout the washing process 6 5 60 1600 Shirts Blouses Wash non iron shirts and blouses made from cotton linen synthetic or blended fabrics Note Use the Delicates Silk programme to wash shirts and blouses made f...

Page 31: ...Rinse Hold Prewash Intensive Plus Quick 15 30 min Wash items made from cotton synthetic or blended fabrics Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry The programme duration is ap prox 30 minutes If you wish to reduce the pro gramme duration to 15 minutes activate SpeedPerfect The maximum load is reduced to 2 kg 4 40 1200 1 Programme setting ...

Page 32: ...sure liquid deter gent 00605740 Before using for the first time 10 Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Prepare the appliance for use 10 1 Starting an empty wash ing 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 read the information in the Safety Page 4 and P...

Page 33: ...ndry 11 1 Preparing the laundry Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely 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 ...

Page 34: ... washing Type of fabric and fibre Wash laundry of the same type of fabric and fibre to gether Care symbols on the care labels Page 34 Description of the programmes Page 25 Whites Colours Wash new coloured items separately the first time you wash them 11 3 Degrees of soiling Degree of soiling Soiling Examples Light No dirt or stains are vis ible Laundry has absorbed odours Light summer clothing or ...

Page 35: ...that have ex 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 12 1 Detergent recommendation Detergent Fabrics Pro gramme Temperature Standard detergent with optical brighten ers Heat resistant white fabrics made from cotton or line...

Page 36: ...I 0 1 5 0 8 4 medium 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 ope...

Page 37: ...tings are not saved permanently for the pro gramme 13 4 Loading laundry Notes Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sec tions to ensure that you use the appliance safely To prevent creasing take note of the maximum load for the Programmes Page 25 Requirement The laundry is pre pared and sorted Laundry Page 33 1 Open the door Make sure that the drum...

Page 38: ...id forwards 3 Fold the measuring aid down and click it into place 4 Push in the detergent drawer 13 7 Adding detergent and care product Notes Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sec tions to ensure that you use the appliance safely Do not use the measuring aid for liquid detergent for gel detergents washing powder or if Prewash or Ready in time a...

Page 39: ...Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely 1 Press Start Reload Pause The appliance is paused and checks whether it is possible to add or remove laundry Take note of the programme status 2 Add or remove laundry 3 Close the door 4 Press Start Reload Pause 13 11 Cancelling the pro gramme Once the programme has started you can cancel it at any time Note Please read the information i...

Page 40: ...tive even after the appliance has been switched off 14 2 Deactivating the child proof lock Requirement To deactivate the childproof lock the appliance must be switched on Press and hold the two Child Lock push 3 sec buttons for ap prox 3 seconds So that the programme currently running is not cancelled the pro gramme selector must be set to the initial programme a goes out in the display Home Conne...

Page 41: ...ith WPS function Requirement If your router has a WPS function you can connect the appliance to your WLAN home net work Wi Fi automatically 1 Press and hold Remote Start for approx 3 seconds a The display shows Aut 2 Press Start Reload Pause 3 Press the WPS button on the router within the next 2 minutes Take note of the information in the documents for your router a flashes in the display a The ap...

Page 42: ...n process may take up to 60 seconds 5 Open the Home Connect app on your mobile device and carry out the steps in the app 6 In the Home Connect app enter the network name SSID and password key for your home net work 7 Carry out the steps in the Home Connect app to connect the appliance a If the display shows con and lights up permanently the appli ance is connected to the home network 8 If the disp...

Page 43: ...ystem energy man ager a If the appliance has connected to the energy manager successfully the display shows con and 4 Activate Flex Start if you want the smart energy system energy man ager to start up your appliance Activate Flex Start Page 43 Activate Flex Start Activate Flex Start to allow your smart energy system energy manager to start your appliance once your home photovoltaic system is able...

Page 44: ...s 2 Set the programme to position 6 a UPd appears on the display 3 Press Start Reload Pause a The software update is installed a If End is shown on the display the software update is installed Note The software update may take several minutes Do not switch off the appliance while the software update is in progress 15 8 Resetting the appliance network settings 1 Press and hold Remote Start for at l...

Page 45: ... of the Wi Fi communication module in stalled Security certificate of the Wi Fi communication module to ensure a secure data connection The current software and hardware version of your appliance Status of any previous reset to factory settings This initial registration prepares the Home Connect functions for use and is only required when you want to use the Home Connect functions for the first ti...

Page 46: ...n your appliance Basic setting Programme posi tion 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 pro gramme 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 Drum cleaning re minder 4 ON OFF Activate or deac tivate the reminder to clean the drum ...

Page 47: ...gienic Remove all de tergent residue spray residue or other residues immediately Fresh deposits are easier to re move without leaving any residue Keep the appli ance door and detergent drawer open after use This allows the residual water to dry reducing odours in the ap pliance 17 2 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Risk of injury Permanently washing at low temper atures and a lack of ventilation for the ...

Page 48: ... and a brush and then dry them 5 Fit the insert and lock it into place 6 Cleaning the opening for the deter gent drawer 7 Push in the detergent drawer 17 4 Descaling ATTENTION The use of unsuitable descaling 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 ...

Page 49: ...ation in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Switch off the appliance 3 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from the power supply 4 Open the maintenance flap 5 Remove the maintenance flap 6 Slide a sufficiently large receptacle under the opening 7 Take the drain hose out of the holder ...

Page 50: ...pump Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely Requirement The drain pump is empty Page 49 1 Since water may remain in the drain pump remove the pump cap carefully The filter insert in the pump housing may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt Loosen the dirt and remove the filter insert ...

Page 51: ...al position 6 Insert the maintenance flap and lock it into place 1 2 7 Close the maintenance flap 17 6 Cleaning the intake opening in the rubber gasket Regularly check the intake opening in the rubber gasket for any block ages and clean the intake opening 1 Open the door 2 Check the intake opening for blockages and remove any block ages Note Do not use any sharp or poin ted objects 17 7 Cleaning t...

Page 52: ...water inlet hose In order to be able to clean the filters you must first empty the water inlet hose 1 Turn off the tap 2 Set a programme except for Rinse Spin or Drain 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 information in the Safety P...

Page 53: ...e read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely Requirement The water inlet hose is empty Emptying the water inlet hose Page 52 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 ...

Page 54: ...en Cleaning and servicing 54 5 Connect the hose and check for leaks 2 1 ...

Page 55: ...e 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 49 The water outlet hose is connected too high Install the water outlet hose a...

Page 56: ...n the tap The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or jammed 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 th...

Page 57: ...oes not start You have not pressed Start Reload Pause Press Start Reload Pause Door is not closed 1 Close the door 2 Press Start Reload Pause to start the pro gramme Childproof lock is activated Deactivating the childproof lock Page 40 Ready In is activated Check whether Ready In is activated Buttons Page 23 Laundry is caught in the door 1 Open the door again 2 Remove any trapped laundry 3 Close t...

Page 58: ...ge 39 The water outlet hose is connected too high Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of 1 metre Pump cover is not correctly assembled Correctly assemble the pump cover 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 w...

Page 59: ...atedly 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 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...

Page 60: ...ote Where possible mix large and small items in the drum Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle Start the Spin programme The spin programme does not start 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 kin...

Page 61: ...Select the programmes that are suitable for the type of fabric Programmes Page 25 Detergent or fabric softener drips off the seal and collects on the door or in the seal fold Too much detergent fabric softener in the detergent drawer When dosing liquid detergent and fabric softener observe the marking in the detergent drawer and do not dose above this The spin result is not satisfactory The laun d...

Page 62: ...on the laundry Brush out the laundry after washing and drying HomeConnect is not working correctly Different causes are possible Go to www home connect com No connection to the home network Wi Fi is switched off Activating Wi Fi on the appliance Page 44 Wi Fi is activated but a connection to your home net work cannot be established 1 Ensure that the home network is available 2 Reconnect the applia...

Page 63: ...oting Odours have formed in the appliance Humidity and detergent residue may promote the formation of bacteria Cleaning the drum Page 47 If you are not using the appliance leave the door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate ...

Page 64: ...d disposal 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 19 1 Removing the appliance 1 Turn off the tap 2 Emptying the water inlet hose Page 52 3 Switch off the appliance 4 Unplug the appliance s mains plug 5 Drain the remaining detergent solution Cleaning the drain pump...

Page 65: ...truct 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 cord 3 Dispose of the appliance in an en vironmentally friendly manner Information about current disposal m...

Page 66: ...Service you will require the product number E Nr and the production number FD of your appliance The contact details for Customer Ser vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website 20 1 Product number E Nr and production number FD You can find the product number E Nr and the production number FD on the appliance s rating plate Depending on the model the rating plate ...

Page 67: ...s 90 10 0 2 500 110 0 3 00 Synthetics 40 4 0 0 750 57 0 2 30 Mix Load 40 4 0 0 650 44 0 1 00 Delicates Silk 30 2 0 0 220 36 0 0 45 Wool 30 2 0 0 210 40 0 0 45 1 values determined according to the valid version of IEC60456 Technical specifications 22 Technical specifica tions Technical specifications Appliance height 85 0 cm Appliance width 60 0 cm Appliance depth 64 0 cm Weight 73 kg1 Maximum load...

Page 68: ...essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Dir ective 2014 53 EU A detailed RED Declaration of Con formity can be found online at www bosch home com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance Declaration of conformity Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH hereby de clares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality conforms to NTC NBTC technical requiremen...

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