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Tools needed

The following tools may be helpful during installation of 

your washer.

13mm socket for removing the transport bolts.

17mm wrench for adjusting the appliance feet.

Bubble level for leveling the appliance.

Waste disposal

Disposal of Packaging Materials

After unpacking your new appliance dispose of the 

protective packaging materials in an environmentally 

friendly way. Ask your dealer or inquire with your local 

authority regarding currently acceptable means of 

disposal.

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WARNING

WARNINGS FOR CHILDREN
Do not let children play with packaging and 

associated parts to avoid risk of choking or 

suffocation.

Disposal 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.

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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 children from being locked inside.

Parts provided with your washer

Back side of the washing mashine

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Power cord with plug

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Literature pack; contents:

User manual

Warranty

Covers with hose holders

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Drain hose

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Elbow to form the hose to fit the drain pipe

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Содержание WAT28401UC

Страница 1: ...en us Use and Care Manual Installation Instructions Washer WAT28401UC ...

Страница 2: ...ident you will enjoy the 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 ...

Страница 3: ...aundry 20 Filling the detergent and additives compartments 21 Starting the cycle 22 Child lock 22 Selecting a different cycle 22 Pausing Adding a garment to the cycle 22 Cancel cycle 22 Cycle end 22 Removing laundry switching the appliance off 23 Signal 23 Laundry 24 Preparing the laundry 24 Sorting the Laundry 24 Identifying and treating stains 24 Laundry detergents and additives 25 Adding the co...

Страница 4: ...rranty If problems persist and service 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...

Страница 5: ...on by qualified installers 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 this m...

Страница 6: ...ny part of the washer including any protruding components such as the appliance door or a pullout shelf Use caution when draining hot water from the washer drum such as during pump maintenance or when using the emergency door open procedure Do not reach into the appliance if the wash drum is moving Do not tamper with the controls Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any se...

Страница 7: ...contained in this manual Please retain this manual for future reference Standard features 17 7 lb 8 kg large drum capacity for regular cotton loads Low washing and spinning noise levels Large door opening featuring magnetic lock 180º 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 ...

Страница 8: ...nning 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 Length of power cord and water supply hoses Label Dimension U S Metric a width 23 6 in 60 cm b depth to front of door 25 in 64 cm c height minimum height maximum 33 2 in 33 8 in 85 cm 86 cm d side clearance door open 18...

Страница 9: ...coverings Clearance requirements Minimum A Both Sides 0 6 in 1 5 cm B Top 6 3 in 16 cm C Rear 2 5 in 6 4 cm D Front 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...

Страница 10: ...ezing 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 Take care not to damage the washing machine Do not hold on to protruding parts e g door when lifting Do not push against the appliance door glass due to risk of damage In addition to the safety information listed here the local water and electric authorit...

Страница 11: ...ay with packaging and associated parts to avoid risk of choking or suffocation Disposal 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 9 WARNING TO AVOID RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH DO THE FOLLOWING after unplugging the old appliance remove the electric power cord a...

Страница 12: ...ion surface must be solid and level in both directions Avoid installing your washer on soft surfaces such as floors with carpet or foam backed covering material If installing the washer on a wooden floor observe the following install the washer in a corner for better support if possible if necessary reinforce the floor by screwing a water resistant wooden board to the floor minimum of 1 18 in 30 m...

Страница 13: ...sher Separate these covers and install one in each hole where the transport bolts were removed Lock covers firmly by pressing on the snap hook Insert hose holder Secure hoses in the hose holders NOTICE Keep the assemblies together and store them for later use such as when moving the washer Water connections Water supply hose connections NOTICES The washing machine must only be operated with cold a...

Страница 14: ...er is going to be unused for extended periods of time Make sure rubber washers are in place at both ends of the water supply hose Missing washers could cause leaks The connection points are under full water pressure Turn on the water tap and check for leaks Periodically inspect the water supply hose and replace with a new hose if cuts kinks or leaks are observed Water connection hoses blue Cold wa...

Страница 15: ... the drain hose and parts included with your washer 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 Attach the drain hose to the elbow included with your washer Position the elbow on the drain hose 4 from end of hose as shown Insert this section of the drain hose into the dr...

Страница 16: ...st the washer feet as required to level the washer Do not place anything under the washer feet to help level the washer 3 Extend the washer feet no more than is necessary The more the feet are extended the more vibration the washer 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 i...

Страница 17: ...he washer power cord plug must be easily accessible when the washer is operating When unplugging or plugging in the washer power cord grasp the plug end Do not pull on the cable to unplug the washer The household electrical supply must be suitable for the voltage specification shown on the washer rating plate located inside the washer door immediately below the drum opening Purchase information Pa...

Страница 18: ...es 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 slot should be...

Страница 19: ...le Spin Speed ranges No Spin Low Med High H Program status sequence Wash N Rinse O Spin 0 P 4 Digit Display for settings and information Finish time adjustable in 1h hour steps to 24 hours program duration e g 2 40 hours minutes X SpeedPerfect G Prewash PW Extra Rinse 1 2 Additional program settings Indicator on setting is active Start Pause A starts or pauses the selected program lit steady progr...

Страница 20: ...ck Page 22 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 butt...

Страница 21: ...n opening the detergent drawer during operation detergent or laundry care products may spray out Open the drawer carefully In case of contact with detergent or laundry care products rinse the eyes or skin thoroughly In case of accidental ingestion consult a doctor NOTICE To prevent build up and possible clogging of water ways dilute thick fabric softener or other laundry care products with water P...

Страница 22: ...nterruption 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 necessary activate it again after cycle start Selecting a different cycle If you have inadvertently started the wrong cycle you can change ...

Страница 23: ...nergy saving mode is active To see display press any button Signal You can change the following settings volume for button signals volume for indicator signals To change these settings always activate adjustment mode first Activate adjustment mode 1 Select Cotton Normal on Position 1 The appliance is on 2 Hold down Start Pause and turn the Program Selector to the right Position 2 Release Start Pau...

Страница 24: ...e 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 Heavy soiling Visible soiling and stains This could include kitchen towels fabric napkins baby bibs chi...

Страница 25: ...w cleanright eu Standard detergent with optical brighteners Suitable for white laundry made from linen or cotton Program Cottons Cold Extra hot Detergent for colors without bleach or optical brighteners Suitable for colored laundry made from linen or cotton Program Cottons Cold Hot Detergent for colors delicates without optical brighteners Suitable for colored laundry made from easy care and synth...

Страница 26: ...n sitive skin Jeans 1 2 load Hot Warm Cold High Med Low No spin Dark cotton textiles and dark easy care textiles Wash textiles inside out SpeedPerfect Prewash Extra Rinse 1 2 Bulky Large Items 1 2 load 1 item Extra hot Hot Warm Cold High Med Low No spin Machine washable fabrics stuffed with down such as pil lows and duvets also suitable for items stuffed with synthetic fibres Note Wash large items...

Страница 27: ...No additional detergent is required the soaking solution is used for washing Quick 30 approx 30 minute cycle 1 2 load Hot Warm Cold High Med Low No spin Easy care fabrics made of cot ton linen synthetic fibers or blended fabrics suitable for lightly soiled laun dry Delicates 1 3 load Hot Warm Cold Med Low No spin For delicate washable fabrics e g made of cotton satin syn thetic fibres or blended f...

Страница 28: ...one hour increments to a maximum of 24 h hours After selecting the desired washing program at the dial but before touching the Start button touch the Finish in button until the desired time is displayed e g 8 h then touch the Start button to start the washer NOTICE The cycle duration is included in the set Finish in time Here is an example of a 2hr 30min cycle time and an 8 h Finish in time 8 h is...

Страница 29: ...tain acids which may attack parts of the washing machine and may discolor the laundry Cleaning the detergent dispenser tray If there is a buildup of residual detergent or additives or if the softener compartment is not rinsed out well enough it may be helpful to clean the dispenser 1 Open the detergent dispenser tray fully Press down on the drawer catch 1 and pull the tray 2 from the washer housin...

Страница 30: ...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 sink are draining properly The washer...

Страница 31: ...dual 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 tightly into position Handle must be vertic...

Страница 32: ...3 Allow 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 30 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 Trouble...

Страница 33: ...xture of large and small wash items easier to distribute in the drum Cycle does not start Start Pause flashes Start Pause button not touched selected Touch the Start Pause button to start the cycle 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 Finish in Time is dis played Cycle ending time...

Страница 34: ...spins To prevent always load the washer with a mixture of large and small wash items easier to distribute in the drum No spin took place laundry is still wet Load size too small Add more laundry 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 To prevent always load the washer wi...

Страница 35: ...age 29 Cold water pressure too low Eliminate the cause E 93 Hot water tap not turned on Turn on the hot water tap Supply hose for hot water kinked or trapped Eliminate the cause replace the hose if damaged Hot water pressure too low Eliminate the cause Supply hose for hot water not con nected correctly Connect both supply hoses hot and cold water for hot water appliances Water connections Page 13 ...

Страница 36: ...tock appliances Repair Replace 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...

Страница 37: ... 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 cabinet...

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