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Страница 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Washing machine WAJ20180TH en User manual and installation instructions ...

Страница 2: ... 5 2 Detergent drawer 19 5 3 Controls 19 6 Display 20 7 Buttons 22 8 Programmes 23 9 Accessories 27 10 Before using for the first time 27 10 1 Starting an empty washing cycle 27 11 Laundry 28 11 1 Preparing the laundry 28 11 2 Sorting laundry 29 11 3 Degrees of soiling 29 11 4 Care symbols on the care labels 29 12 Detergents and care products 30 12 1 Detergent recommendation 30 12 2 Detergent dosa...

Страница 3: ... Cleaning the drain pump 38 16 6 Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon 40 16 7 Clean the water inlet filters 41 17 Troubleshooting 43 18 Transportation storage and disposal 51 18 1 Removing the appliance 51 18 2 Inserting the transit bolts 51 18 3 Using the appliance again 52 18 4 Disposing of old appliance 52 19 Customer Service 53 19 1 Product number E Nr and production number FD 53 20 Co...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 9: ...electric shock Incorrect repairs are dangerous 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 or high pressure cleaners hoses or sprays...

Страница 10: ...ting elements such as adapters exten sions 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 a...

Страница 11: ...re for lightly and normally soiled laundry a At low temperatures the appliance consumes less energy For light to normal soiling lower temperatures than indicated on the care label are also sufficient Set the maximum spin speed if you want to dry the laundry in a tumble dryer afterwards a The drier the laundry the shorter the programme duration when dry ing which in turn reduces energy consumption ...

Страница 12: ...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 starting the appliance 1 Remove any packaging and pro tective covers completely from the appliance For the environmentally friendly disposal of the packaging materi als observe the information on the topic of Disposing of pac...

Страница 13: ...er inlet hose 4 Cover caps 5 Elbow for fixing the water out let hose 4 3 Requirements for the in stallation location 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 WARNING Risk of electric shock The appliance contains live parts Touching live parts is dangerous Do not operate the appliance without a ...

Страница 14: ...an 40 Tilt the appliance carefully Installation loca tion Requirements On a base Secure the appli ance with fixing brackets Page 27 On 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 Installation loca tion Requirements In a kitchen unit A niche width of 60 cm is re quired Only install ...

Страница 15: ...l the hoses out of the holders 2 Unscrew and remove all four screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench 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 ...

Страница 16: ...ppliance to the water outlet 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 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 Note Observe the draining heights...

Страница 17: ... 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 4 7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sectio...

Страница 18: ...r appliance 5 1 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 19 4 Controls Page 19 5 Water outlet hose Page 16 6 Power cord Page 17 7 Transit bolts Page 14 ...

Страница 19: ...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 3 1 1 4 4 1 Programmes Page 23 2 Programme selector Page 31 3 Display Page 20 4 Buttons Page 22 ...

Страница 20: ... in time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed Buttons Page 22 8 kg 1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selec ted programme in kg 1000 Spin speed Set spin speed in rpm Buttons Page 22 0 No final spin only draining Rinse Hold no draining Start Pause Start cancel or pause Lights up The programme is running and can be cancelled or paused Flashe...

Страница 21: ...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 exten ded Door Lights up The door is locked and can not be o...

Страница 22: ... 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 duration is displayed Spin Speed 1000 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 deactiv ated The laundry remains in the water used for rinsing 3 sec A...

Страница 23: ... speed rpm 1 SpeedPer fect Spin Speed Rinse Hold Cottons Wash hard wearing items made from cot ton linen or blended fabrics Also suitable as a short programme for nor mally soiled laundry when you activate SpeedPerfect If SpeedPerfect is activ ated the maximum load capacity is re duced to 5 kg 8 90 1000 Cottons Eco Wash hard wearing items made from cot ton linen or blended fabrics Energy saving pr...

Страница 24: ...ms made from cotton linen or synthetic or blended fabrics Suitable for lightly soiled laundry 4 40 1000 Delicates Silk Wash delicate washable items made from silk viscose and synthetics Use a detergent that is suitable for delic ates 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 machine washable items that are made from...

Страница 25: ...quilts stuffed with synthetic fibres or down 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 re move air from laundry items by rolling them up before you wash them 40 1000 AllergyPlus Wash hard wearing items made from cot ton linen or blended fabrics Suitable for allergy sufferers...

Страница 26: ...ed Rinse Hold Quick 15 30 Wash items made from cotton synthetic 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 programme dura tion to 15 minutes activate SpeedPer fect The maximum load is reduced to 2 kg 4 30 1000 1 Programme setting ...

Страница 27: ...ce 00655300 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 Preventing material d...

Страница 28: ...ions 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 forehand Empty any pockets Brush sand out of all collars and pockets Close bed covers and cushion covers Close all zips Velcro fa...

Страница 29: ... 23 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 sports clothing that has been worn for a just a few hours Normal Dirt or light stains are vis ible T shirts shirts or blouses are sweat soaked or have been worn a few t...

Страница 30: ...ay 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 linen Cotton From cold up to 90 C Detergent for colours without bleach or op tical brighteners Coloured fabrics made from linen or cotton Cotton From cold up to 60 ...

Страница 31: ...ess 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 13 Basic operation Basic operation 13 1 Switching on the appli ance Turn the programme selector to a programme 13 2 Setting a programme 1 Set the programme selector to the required programme Programmes Page 23 2 If necessary adjust the pro gramme setti...

Страница 32: ...ement Find out the optimum dosage for detergent and care product Page 30 1 Pull out the detergent drawer 2 Pour in detergent Detergent drawer Page 19 3 If required add the care product 4 Push in the detergent drawer 13 6 Starting the programme Note If you want to change the time until the programme ends set the Ready in time first Press Start Reload a The drum rotates and load detec tion takes pla...

Страница 33: ...ature is high start the Rinse programme If the water level is high Start the Spin or Drain programme 3 Remove the laundry 13 9 Resuming the pro gramme when the pro gramme status is Rinse Hold 1 Set the Spin or Drain programme 2 Press Start Reload 13 10 Unloading the laundry Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sections to ensure that you use ...

Страница 34: ...ols 14 1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two 3 sec buttons for approx 3 seconds a The display shows a The controls are locked a The childproof lock remains active 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 3 sec buttons for approx 3 sec...

Страница 35: ...s Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance Basic setting Programme position Value Description End signal 2 0 off 1 quiet 2 me dium 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 me dium 3 loud 4 very loud The volume of the audible signal emitted when the buttons are pressed ...

Страница 36: ...ll remain clean and hy 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 16 2 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Risk of injury Permanently washing at low temper atures and a lack ...

Страница 37: ... 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 16 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 ...

Страница 38: ...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 ...

Страница 39: ... sealing cap 10 Insert the drain hose into the holder Cleaning the drain 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 38 1 Since water may remain in the drain pump remove the pump cap carefully 2 Clean the interior the thread on the pump cap and the pum...

Страница 40: ...6 Close the maintenance flap 16 6 Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon 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 water outlet hose and si phon connecting piece 5 Reattach the water outlet hose and secure the connection point using the ho...

Страница 41: ...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 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 Safety Page 4 and Pr...

Страница 42: ...g and servicing 42 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 5 Connect the hose and check for leaks 2 1 ...

Страница 43: ...d Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are not kinked or trapped Drain pump is blocked Cleaning the drain pump Page 38 The water outlet hose is connected too high Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of 1 metre 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 no...

Страница 44: ... up The temperature is too high Wait until the temperature has dropped Cancelling the programme Page 33 Water level is too high Start the Drain programme Laundry is caught in the door 1 Open the door again 2 Remove any trapped laundry 3 Close the door 4 Press Start Reload to start the programme flashes Door is not closed 1 Close the door 2 Press Start Reload to start the programme All other error ...

Страница 45: ...nnot be opened is activated Continue the programme by selecting Spin or Drain and pressing Start Reload Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold Page 33 The temperature is too high Wait until the temperature has dropped Cancelling the programme Page 33 Water level is too high Start the Drain programme Power failure Open the door using the emergency release Emergency release P...

Страница 46: ... not flowing in Detergent is not being dispensed You have not pressed Start Reload Press Start Reload The filters in the water inflow are blocked Clean the filters in the water inflow Page 41 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 The spin cycle runs several times The unbalanced load detection system e...

Страница 47: ... 36 Vibrations and move ment of the appliance whilst spinning Appliance is not correctly aligned Aligning 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 Drum does not turn water does not flow in Load detection is active Not a fault no action required Note The load detection can take up t...

Страница 48: ...m Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle Start the Spin programme Rushing hissing noise Water is flushed under pressure into the detergent drawer Not a fault normal operating noise Loud noises during the spin cycle Appliance is not correctly aligned Aligning the appliance The appliance feet are not fixed Secure the appliance feet Aligning the appliance ...

Страница 49: ...ammed Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are not kinked or trapped The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib uted 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 Spin programme Unb...

Страница 50: ... leaking out at the water outlet hose The water outlet hose is damaged Replace the damaged water outlet hose Water outlet hose is not connected correctly Connect the water outlet hose correctly Water out let connection types Odours have formed in the appliance Humidity and detergent residue may promote the formation of bacteria Cleaning the drum Page 36 If you are not using the appliance leave the...

Страница 51: ...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 18 1 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...

Страница 52: ...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...

Страница 53: ...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 19 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 ...

Страница 54: ...1 00 60 Delicates Silk 30 2 0 0 210 35 0 0 45 30 Wool 30 2 0 0 200 41 0 0 45 45 1 values determined according to the valid version of EN60456 2 Information on residual moisture based on programme dependent spin speed limit and maximum loads 3 Information for test institutes During a test in compliance with the applicable standard EN60456 you must select the maximal possible spin speed 4 Programme ...

Страница 55: ...pliance depth 59 0 cm Weight 68 72 kg1 Maximum load 8 0 kg Mains voltage 220 240 V 50 Hz Minimum in stallation protec tion 10 A Rated power 2300 W Power consump tion Off mode 0 10 W Left on mode 0 50 W Water pressure Minimum 100 kPa 1 bar Maximum 1000 kPa 10 bar Length of the wa ter inlet hose 150 cm Length of the wa ter outlet hose 150 cm Length of the power cord 210 cm 1 Depending on the applian...

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