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Installation and connection

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Contents of package

After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of
the delivery.

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Washing machine

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Accompanying documents

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Water inlet hose

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Cover caps

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Elbow for fixing the water outlet hose

Requirements for the installa-
tion 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 "Prevent-

ing material damage" → 

Page 11

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tions to ensure that you use the appli-
ance safely.

Summary of Contents for WAX32K41AU

Page 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Washing machine WAX32K41AU en User manual and assembly instructions ...

Page 2: ...for the first time 32 Starting an empty washing cycle 32 Laundry 33 Preparing the laundry 33 Sorting laundry 34 Degrees of soiling 34 Care symbols on the care labels 34 Detergents and care products 35 Detergent recommendation 35 Detergent dosage 36 Basic operation 36 Switching on the appliance 36 Setting a programme 37 Adjusting the programme set tings 37 Loading laundry 37 Adding detergent and ca...

Page 3: ...ervicing 48 Tips on appliance care 48 Cleaning the drum 48 Cleaning the detergent drawer 48 Descaling 50 Cleaning the drain pump 50 Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon 53 Clean the water inlet filters 53 Troubleshooting 56 Error code Fault display Sig nal 56 Malfunctions 58 Noise 61 Problem with results 62 Home Connect problem 64 Leakage 64 Odours 65 Emergency release 66 Transportation st...

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: ... 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 WARNI...

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: ...onnect ing elements such as adapters extensions valves or similar Make sure that the valve hous ing for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its surroundings and is not subjec ted 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 ...

Page 12: ... Page 27 Energy consumption and water consumption is most efficient Use the economy programme set tings If you adjust the programme set tings for a programme the display shows the expected consumption Add Page 36 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 manufact...

Page 13: ... 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 Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely ATTENTION Objects remaining in the drum that are not designed for operation with the appliance may cause ...

Page 14: ...ompanying documents 3 Water inlet hose 4 Cover caps 5 Elbow for fixing the water outlet hose Requirements for the installa tion 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 Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely ...

Page 15: ...ay leak out if the appliance is tilted at an angle greater than 40 Tilt the appliance carefully Installation location Requirements On a base Secure the appliance with fixing brackets Page 32 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 kitch...

Page 16: ...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 Removing the transport struts Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely ...

Page 17: ...using a T20 screwdriver 4 Remove the transport strut 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 Page 4 and Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely 1 Connect the water inlet hose 2 1 2 Connect the water inlet hose to ...

Page 18: ...a ter outlet hose with an elbow Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber sleeve or into a gully Fix and secure the wa ter outlet hose with an elbow Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely 1 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance s power ca...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...e parts of your appliance 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 50 2 Door 3 Detergent drawer Page 21 4 Controls Page 21 5 Water outlet hose Page 18 6 Power cord Page 18 7 Transport struts Page 16 8 Transit bolts...

Page 21: ... 3 1 1 Manual dosing compartment 2 Dispenser for fabric softener or detergent 3 Dispenser for detergent Controls The controls are used to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status 2 4 3 3 1 1 1 Programmes Page 27 2 Programme selector Page 36 3 Buttons Page 25 4 Display Page 22 ...

Page 22: ...n time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed Buttons Page 25 10 kg 1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selected pro gramme in kg 1600 Spin speed Set spin speed in rpm Buttons Page 25 0 No final spin only draining Rinse Hold no draining 90 Temperature Set temperature in C Buttons Page 25 cold Prewash Programme status Wash Programme status Rin...

Page 23: ...ance is connected to the smart energy sys tem energy manager Connecting the appliance to the energy manager Page 43 Dispenser for liquid de tergent Lights up The intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent is activated Flashes The fill level of the dispenser is below the minimum level Intelligent dosing system Page 40 liquid detergent Dispenser for liquid de tergent or fabric softener Lights up...

Page 24: ...ror code Fault display Signal Page 56 The water pressure is too low Detergent drawer The detergent drawer has not been pushed in fully Error code Fault display Signal Page 56 E 60 2B 1 Error Error code error display signal Error code Fault display Signal Page 56 1 Example ...

Page 25: ...ss the button to activate or deactivate the intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent Press the button for approx 3 seconds to set the basic dosage Intelligent dosing system Page 40 i DOS Activate Deactivate Dispenser contents Basic dosage Briefly press the button to activate or deactivate the intelligent dosing system for fabric softener or liquid detergent Press the button for approx 3 seco...

Page 26: ...ld Lock 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 appli ance has been switched off the childproof lock remains activated Childproof lock Page 39 Spin Speed Basic settings Change the basic settings for the appliance Changing the basic settings Page 47 Prewash ...

Page 27: ...Plus Spin Speed Rinse Hold Prewash i DOS i DOS Intensive Plus Cottons Wash hard wearing items made from cotton linen or blended fabrics Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activ ate SpeedPerfect If SpeedPer fect is activated the maximum load capacity is reduced to 5 kg 10 90 1600 Cottons Eco Wash hard wearing items made from cotton linen or blended fabrics Energ...

Page 28: ... 60 1600 Delicates Silk Wash delicate washable items made from silk viscose and synthetics Use a detergent that is suitable for del icates or silk Note Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag 2 40 800 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 gentl...

Page 29: ...n synthetic or blended fabrics Gentle laundry care The degree of soiling and the type of fabric are automatically detected The washing process is adapted 3 5 30 1000 Drum Clean Cleaning and caring for the drum Use this programme in the following cases Before using the appliance for the first time If you regularly wash at temperat ures of 40 C or lower After a prolonged period of non use Use washin...

Page 30: ...rd wearing 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 fibres or blended fabrics Tip In order to avoid creasing in your laundry you can ac...

Page 31: ...e from synthetic fibres microfibre or fleece Use a detergent that is suitable for sports items Do not use fabric softener Tip Use the Easy Care programme to wash heavily soiled laundry 2 40 800 Super 15 30 Wash items made from cotton syn thetic or blended fabrics Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry The programme duration is approx 30 minutes If you wish to reduce the programm...

Page 32: ...irst 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 read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely 1 Pre...

Page 33: ...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 Empty all pockets Brush sand out of all collars and pockets Close bed covers and cushion covers Close all zips Velcro fasteners hook...

Page 34: ...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 clothing Care symbols on the care labels The symbols ind...

Page 35: ...ning 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 from cotton or linen...

Page 36: ...s 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 If you are not using manual dosage adjust the dosage to the actual load If intelligent dosing is activated do not adjust the dosage to the actual load capacity The quantity of de tergen...

Page 37: ...ttings Note Overview of all programme set tings Buttons Page 25 Requirement A programme has been set Adjust the programme settings The programme settings are not saved permanently for the pro gramme Note The setting is saved if you ac tivate or deactivate the intelligent dosing system Loading laundry Notes Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 11 sec ...

Page 38: ...akes 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 for washing 1 Start the p...

Page 39: ...material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely 1 Open the door 2 Remove the laundry Switching off the appliance 1 Press 2 Turn off the tap 3 Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re move any foreign objects 4 Leave the door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate Childproof lock Childproof lock Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being oper...

Page 40: ...ted programmes Page 27 and can be deactivated for each one indi vidually In all other programmes you can manually add detergent Adding detergent and care product Page 38 Filling the dispenser Note In order to use intelligent dosing fill the dispenser Fill the dispenser only with suitable detergent and care products Page 35 If you change the liquid detergent or fabric softener empty and clean the d...

Page 41: ...nds a The display shows the basic dosage set for 2 To adjust the setting press 3 To end the setting process wait briefly Note To adjust the basic dosage for repeat the steps with i DOS Home Connect Home Connect Home Connect This appliance is network capable Connecting your appliance to a mo bile device lets you control its func tions via the Home Connect app ad just its basic settings and monitor ...

Page 42: ... information in the documents for your router a flashes in the display a The appliance attempts to connect to your WLAN home network a If the display shows con and lights up permanently the appli ance is connected to the home network 4 If the display shows Err the appli ance is not connected to the home network Check whether your appliance is in range of your home network Reconnect the appliance t...

Page 43: ...ows Err the appli ance is not connected to the home network Check whether your appliance is in range of your home network Reconnect the appliance to the WLAN home network Wi Fi with WPS function 9 Connect your appliance to the Home Connect app Page 43 Connecting your appliance to the Home Connect app Requirements The appliance is connected to the WLAN home network Wi Fi The Home Connect app is ope...

Page 44: ...tem energy manager cannot start your appliance until it is connected to the appliance 1 Set the programme you require 2 Press Finished in to set the required time 3 Press Start Reload 4 Press Start Reload a The display shows and Flex Start is activated The appliance waits to be started by the smart energy system energy manager a If the time changes on the display e g to 8 h the smart energy sys te...

Page 45: ... network settings are reset a If End is shown on the display the network settings are reset Tip If you wish to operate your appli ance again via the Home Connect app you will need to reconnect it to the Wi Fi and to the Home Connect app Remote diagnostics Customer Service can use Remote Diagnostics to access your appliance if you contact them have your appli ance connected to the Home Con nect ser...

Page 46: ...p Declaration of Conformity Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that the appliance with Home Connect functionality meets the 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 2 4 GHz band 100 mW max 5 GHz ...

Page 47: ...e position 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 aud ible signal emitted when the buttons are pressed Drum cleaning re minder 4 ON OFF Activate or deactivate the reminder to clean the drum Changing the basic settings 1 Set the progr...

Page 48: ...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 C and lower or the appliance has not been used for a long period clean the drum CAUTION Risk of injury Permanently washing at low temper atures and a lack of ventilation for the appliance may damage the drum and cause injury Regularly r...

Page 49: ...ON The pump unit con tains electrical components Do not clean the pump unit in the dishwasher and do not immerse it in water Protect the electrical connection on the rear against water deter gent and fabric softener residue Clean the pump unit with a damp cloth 8 Clean the detergent drawer and the lid with a soft damp cloth or hand shower ...

Page 50: ...ee 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 Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure ...

Page 51: ... holder 8 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 9 Firmly press on the sealing cap 10 Insert the drain hose into the holder ...

Page 52: ...may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt Loosen the dirt and remove the filter insert 2 Clean the interior the thread on the pump cap and the pump hous ing The pump cap is comprised of two parts which can be taken apart for cleaning 3 Make sure that the impeller in the drain pump can be rotated 4 Insert the pump cap Ensure that the parts of the pump cap are correctly as sembled 5 Screw on ...

Page 53: ...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 water outlet hose and si phon connecting piece 5 Reattach the water outlet hose and secure the connection point using the hose clamp Clean the water inlet filters Clean the filters in the water inlet in the event of blockages or i...

Page 54: ... 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 Safety Page 4 and Prevent ing material damage Page 11 sec tions to ensure that you use the appli ance safely Requirement The water inlet hose is empty Emptying the water inlet hose Page 53 1 Disconnect the hos...

Page 55: ...Cleaning and servicing en 55 3 Clean the filter with a small brush 4 Reinsert the filter 5 Connect the hose and check for leaks 2 1 ...

Page 56: ...alified person in order to prevent any risk Error code Fault display Signal Fault Cause troubleshooting The display goes out and Start Reload flashes Energy saving mode is act ive 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 pip...

Page 57: ...edistribute 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 The water pressure is low No remedial action possible The filters in the water inflow are blocked Clean the filters in the water in flow Page 53 The tap is turned off Turn on the tap The water inlet hose is kinked or jamme...

Page 58: ...roubleshooting 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 in your kitchen or other appliances are working The programme does not start You have not pressed Start Reload Press Start Reload Door i...

Page 59: ... activated Continue the programme by select ing Spin or Drain and press ing Start Reload Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold Page 39 The temperature is too high Wait until the temperature has dropped Cancelling the programme Page 38 Water level is too high Start the Drain programme Power failure Open the door using the emergency release Emergency release Page 66 The wate...

Page 60: ...The unbalanced load detec tion system eliminates an im balance by repeatedly redis tributing 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 duration changes during the wash cycle The programme operation is optimis...

Page 61: ...the compartment for manual dosing not for outdoor clothing sportswear or items stuffed with down If intelligent dosing is activated re duce the basic dosage Page 41 If you dose manually reduce the amount of detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load i DOS i DOS cannot be actuated Intelligent dosing is not in tended for this programme Not a fault no action required Programme progress d...

Page 62: ...undry being loaded The wrong programme is se lected for the type of fabric Select the programmes that are suitable for the type of fabric Programmes Page 27 The spin result is not satis factory The laundry is too wet too damp A low spin speed is selected The next time you run a wash cycle set a higher spin speed Start the Spin programme The unbalanced load detec tion system has interrupted the spi...

Page 63: ...35 2 Drain the dispenser Cleaning the detergent drawer Page 48 3 Clean the dispenser 4 Refill the dispenser Filling the dispenser Page 40 Basic dosage is not correctly adjusted If intelligent dosing is activated re duce the basic dosage Page 41 Insufficient cleaning Basic dosage is not correctly adjusted If intelligent dosing is activated ad just the basic dosage Page 41 correctly Detergent or car...

Page 64: ...ed 1 Ensure that the home network is available 2 Reconnect the appliance to the home network Connecting the appliance to a WLAN home network Wi Fi with WPS function Page 42 Connecting the appliance to a WLAN home network Wi Fi without WPS function Page 42 Leakage Fault Cause troubleshooting Water is leaking out at the water inlet hose Water inlet hose is not cor rectly securely connected 1 Connect...

Page 65: ...hooting Odours have formed in the appliance Humidity and detergent residue may promote the formation of bacteria Cleaning the drum Page 48 If you are not using the appliance leave the door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate ...

Page 66: ...e and 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 Removing the appliance 1 Turn off the tap 2 Emptying the water inlet hose Page 53 3 Switch off the appliance 4 Unplug the appliance s mains plug 5 Drain the remaining detergent solution Cleaning the drain pump ...

Page 67: ... 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 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 p...

Page 68: ...ne spare parts in cluding after the manufacturer s war ranty has expired Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after sales service your retailer or on our website If you contact Customer 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 fo...

Page 69: ...4 0 0 760 58 0 2 29 Quick Mixed 40 4 0 0 670 45 0 1 00 Delicates Silk 30 2 0 0 230 37 0 0 39 Wool 30 2 0 0 250 35 0 0 39 1 values determined according to the valid version of IEC60456 2 Programme setting with maximum speed for testing according to AS NZS2040 1 and labelling according to AS NZS2040 2 and AS NZS 6400 with cold water 20 C The program is recommended for normally soiled laundry Informa...

Page 70: ...en by layers ac cording to the table and picture below evenly Technical specifications Technical specifications Technical specifications Facts and figures for your appliance can be found here Appliance height 85 0 cm Appliance width 60 0 cm Appliance depth 64 0 cm Weight 73 kg1 Maximum load capa city 10 kg Mains voltage 220 440 V 50 Hz 1 Depending on the appliance specifications Minimum installa t...

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