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Страница 1: ...Register your new device on MyBosch now and get free benefits bosch home com welcome Washing machine WAX32LH0HK en User manual and installa tion instructions ...
Страница 2: ...gent drawer 21 5 3 Controls 21 6 Display 22 7 Buttons 25 8 Programmes 27 9 Accessories 34 10 Before using for the first time 34 10 1 Starting an empty washing cycle 34 11 Laundry 35 11 1 Preparing the laundry 35 11 2 Sorting laundry 36 11 3 Freshening up laundry 36 11 4 Degrees of soiling 36 11 5 Care symbols on the care labels 36 12 Detergents and care products 37 12 1 Detergent recommendation 37...
Страница 3: ...manager 46 15 6 Activating Wi Fi on the ap pliance 46 15 7 Deactivating Wi Fi on the appliance 47 15 8 Software update 47 15 9 Resetting the appliance network settings 47 15 10 Remote diagnostics 47 15 11 Data protection 47 16 Basic settings 49 16 1 Overview of basic settings 49 16 2 Changing the basic set tings 50 17 Cleaning and servicing 50 18 Troubleshooting 57 19 Transportation storage and di...
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: ...isture can cause an electric shock Only 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 appli...
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: ...ts out of the reach of children 1 6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance WARNING Risk of electric shock Improper repairs are dangerous 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 applianc...
Страница 10: ...en Safety 10 WARNING Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solvents Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents ...
Страница 11: ...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 the appliance may not be able to operate properly Make sure tha...
Страница 12: ... detergent manufacturer Reduce the washing temperature 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 wh...
Страница 13: ...bjects 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 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 in...
Страница 14: ...hine 2 Accompanying documents 3 Elbow for fixing the water out let hose 4 Cover caps 4 3 Requirements for the in stallation 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 Preventing material damage Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely ...
Страница 15: ...idual water may leak out if the appliance is tilted at an angle greater than 40 Tilt the appliance carefully Installation loca tion Requirements On a base Secure the appli ance with fixing brackets Page 34 Installation loca tion Requirements 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...
Страница 16: ...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 17: ... and remove the screws in the horizontal transport strut using a T20 screwdriver 4 Remove the transport strut 4 6 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 Preventing material damage Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely WARNING Ris...
Страница 18: ... point Secure 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 Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber sleeve or into a gully Fix and secure the water outlet using an elb...
Страница 19: ...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 11 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...
Страница 20: ... can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here 1 2 4 7 3 5 9 8 8 6 On certain models specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured 1 Maintenance flap for the drain pump Page 52 2 Door 3 Detergent drawer Page 21 4 Controls Page 21 5 Water outlet hose Page 18 6 Transport struts Page 17 7 Power cord Page 19 8 Transit bolts Page 15 9 Water inlet hose Page 17 ...
Страница 21: ...in wash Water softener Bleach Stain remover 3 Compartment Fabric softener Liquid starch Waterproofing agent 4 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 27 2 Programme selector Page 39 3 Buttons Page 25 4 Display Page ...
Страница 22: ...dy in 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 selec ted programme 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 Active oxygen treatme...
Страница 23: ...ption 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 43 Energy manager The appliance is connected to the smart energy system energy manager Connecting the appliance to the en ergy manager Page 46 Active oxygen treatment Active oxygen treatment is activated and Active oxygen treatment A programme wit...
Страница 24: ...en Display 24 Display Designation Description Tap No water pressure The water pressure is too low E 60 2B 1 Error Error code error display signal 1 Example ...
Страница 25: ...me The programme duration is extended by up to 30 minutes Suitable for heavily soiled laundry Active Oxygen Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate active oxygen treatment Active oxygen is a special type of oxy gen which effectively reduces odours Finish 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 ...
Страница 26: ...itch off the appliance Following a power cut Child 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 appliance has been switched off the childproof lock remains activated Childproof lock Page 43 Spin Basic settings Change the basic settings for the ap pliance Ch...
Страница 27: ...ad kg Programme settings Max temperature C Max spin speed rpm 1 SpeedPerfect Extra Rinse Spin Rinse Hold Pre wash Active Oxygen 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 ...
Страница 28: ...devi 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 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 for d...
Страница 29: ...r 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 acti...
Страница 30: ...rogramme with active oxygen Use this programme in the fol lowing cases Before using the appliance for the first time If you regularly wash at tem peratures of 40 C or lower After a prolonged period of non use Use washing powder or a deter gent 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 wo...
Страница 31: ...r a long time ActiveOxygen Refresh For all washable items and for items that are suitable for profes sional cleaning only Programme for freshening up dry laundry or removing odours e g cigarette or kitchen odours Dry the drum with a cloth before loading the laundry Tip The programme does not remove stains or sweat odours 1 AllergyPlus Wash hard wearing items made from cotton linen or blended fabri...
Страница 32: ...hing process Shirts 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 from silk or delicate fabrics 2 60 800 Sportswear Wash sports and leisure items made from synthetic fibres mi crofibre or fleece Use a detergent that is suitable for sports items Do not use fabric softener Tip Use the Synthet...
Страница 33: ... wash Active Oxygen Intensive Plus 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 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 ...
Страница 34: ...g 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 damage Page 11 sections ...
Страница 35: ...emove odours you can also simply freshen up fabrics using act ive oxygen 11 1 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...
Страница 36: ... and trousers Not suitable for removing stains sweat and sweat odours These items of laundry need to be washed Only freshen up dry laundry After freshening up the laundry shake it out briefly 11 4 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 N...
Страница 37: ...ng Notes only use liquid detergents that are self flowing Do not mix different liquid deter gents Do not mix detergent and fabric softener Do not use products 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 Deter...
Страница 38: ... of soiling Water hardness You can find out how hard your water is from your local water com pany or measure it yourself using a water hardness tester Water hardness Hardness range Total hardness in mmol l German degrees in dH soft 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...
Страница 39: ...on the programme and programme progress you can adjust or activate deactivate the settings 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 13 4 Loading laundry Notes Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 11 se...
Страница 40: ...ccessory you must use the measur ing aid 1 Pull out the detergent drawer 2 Press down on the insert and re move the detergent drawer 1 2 3 Insert the measuring aid 4 Insert the detergent drawer 13 6 Use the measuring aid for liquid detergent To add liquid detergent you can use a measuring aid in the detergent drawer 1 Pull out the detergent drawer 2 Slide the measuring aid forwards ...
Страница 41: ... after which water enters the drum a The display shows either the pro gramme duration or the Ready in time a If you start a programme with act ive oxygen the drum lights up after the programme starts and the mist that is created can be seen a After the programme has ended the display shows 0 13 9 Soaking laundry You can soak the laundry before washing in the appliance by pausing the programme Note...
Страница 42: ... oxygen is being re moved The door is then unlocked 1 Press Start Reload 2 Open the door The appliance door remains locked for safety reasons if the temperature and water levels are high If the temperature is high start the Rinse programme If the water level is high Start the Spin or Drain pro gramme 3 Remove the laundry 13 12 Resuming the pro gramme when the pro gramme status is Rinse Hold 1 Set ...
Страница 43: ...ect 15 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 its operating status The Home Connect services are not available in every country The avail ability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your c...
Страница 44: ...ake note of the 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 ...
Страница 45: ...ws con and lights up permanently the appli ance is connected to the home network 8 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 to the WLAN home network Wi Fi with WPS function 9 Connect your appliance to the Home Connect app Page 45 15 4 Connecting your appli ance to the Home Con ...
Страница 46: ... energy manager to start your appliance once your home photovoltaic system is able to provide sufficient energy or the en ergy tariff is good Requirement The smart energy sys tem energy manager cannot start your appliance until it is connected to the appliance 1 Set the programme you require 2 Press Finish in to set the re quired time 3 Press Start Reload 4 Press Start Reload a The display shows a...
Страница 47: ...ware update may take several minutes Do not switch off the appliance while the software update is in progress 15 9 Resetting the appliance network settings 1 Press and hold Remote Start for at least 3 seconds 2 Set the programme to position 5 a The display shows rES 3 Press Start Reload a The display shows YES 4 Press Start Reload a The network settings are reset a If End is shown on the display t...
Страница 48: ...ommunication 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 time Note Please note that the Home Connect functions can only be utilised with the...
Страница 49: ...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 ...
Страница 50: ...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 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 c...
Страница 51: ...nto place 6 Cleaning the opening for the deter gent drawer 7 Push in the detergent drawer 17 4 Descaling If you add detergent correctly you do not need to descale your appliance If you still wish to use descaler follow the manufacturer s instructions for use ATTENTION The use of unsuitable descaling agents e g for coffee machines may damage the appliance For this appliance only use de scaling agen...
Страница 52: ...ation in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 11 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 53: ...pump Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely Requirement The drain pump is empty Page 52 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 ...
Страница 54: ...dle on the pump cap must be in a vertical 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 sh...
Страница 55: ...tion point using the hose clamp 17 8 Cleaning the water inlet filter Clean the filter in the water inlet in the event of blockages or if the water pressure is too low Emptying the water inlet hose In order to clean the filter 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 ...
Страница 56: ...en Cleaning and servicing 56 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 ...
Страница 57: ...ress 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 52 The water outlet hose is connected too high Install the water outlet hose at a...
Страница 58: ...e that the water inlet hose is not kinked or jammed E 35 10 There is water in the base trough Turn off the water tap Call the after sales service Customer Service Page 68 The appliance is leaking Turn off the water tap Call the after sales service Customer Service Page 68 Detergent dosage is too high Immediate measure Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 0 5 litres of water and pour the mix ...
Страница 59: ...heck 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 is not closed 1 Close the door 2 Press Start Reload to start the programme Childproof lock is activated Deactivating the childproof lock Page 43 Finish in is activated Check whether Finish in is activated Buttons Page 25 Laundry is caught ...
Страница 60: ...ated Continue the programme by selecting Spin or Drain and pressing Start Reload Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold Page 42 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 fa...
Страница 61: ...ult no action required The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an imbalance by repeatedly 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...
Страница 62: ...alance load detection system is using a reduced spin speed to eliminate an unbalance 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 The spin programme does not start Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked Clean the drain pipe and the water...
Страница 63: ...a lower spin speed The load is too large The next time you run a wash cycle reduce the amount of laundry being loaded The wrong programme is selected for the type of fab ric Select the programmes that are suitable for the type of fabric Programmes Page 27 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...
Страница 64: ... programme Detergent residue on the dry laundry Detergents may contain water insoluble substances that deposit 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 46 Wi Fi is activated but a connection...
Страница 65: ...t 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 50 If you are not using the appliance leave the door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate ...
Страница 66: ...storage and disposal 19 Transportation stor age 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 19 1 Removing the appliance 1 Turn off the tap 2 Emptying the water inlet hose Page 55 3 Switch off the appliance 4 Unplug the appliance s mains plug 5 Drain the re...
Страница 67: ...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 68: ...ating plate Depending on the model the rating plate is located On the inside of the door On the inside of the maintenance flap On the rear of the appliance Make a note of your appliance s de tails and the Customer Service tele phone number to find them again quickly 20 2 AQUA STOP guarantee In addition to warranty claims against the seller under the purchase agree ment and in addition to our manuf...
Страница 69: ... 3 00 Cottons Eco 2 60 10 0 0 830 56 0 4 35 Synthetics 40 4 0 0 750 57 0 2 30 Mix 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 ActiveOxygen Refresh 1 0 0 020 0 0 0 45 1 values determined according to the valid version of IEC60456 2 Programme setting with maximum speed for testing in accordance with the applicable version of IEC60456 with cold water 15 C ...
Страница 70: ...the networked standby mode is set Wi Fi 20 Min Networked standby mode Wi Fi 1 10 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 160 cm 1 Depending on the appliance spe cifications ...
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