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If using a residual current 

circuit breaker, only use one 

that bears the following 

mark: 

z

. The presence of 

this mark is the only way to 

be sure that it fulfils all the 

applicable regulations.

:

Warning

Risk of electric shock/fire/

material damage/damage to 

the appliance!

If the appliance's mains cable is 

altered or damaged, this may 

result in electric shock, short 

circuiting or fire due to 

overheating.

The mains cable must not be 

kinked, crushed or altered, and 

must not come into contact with 

any heat sources.

:

Warning

Risk of fire/material damage/

damage to the appliance!

The use of extension cords or 

power strips may result in fire 

due to overheating or short 

circuiting.

Connect the appliance directly 

to an earthed socket that has 

been correctly installed. Do not 

use extension cords, power 

strips or multi-way couplers.

:

Warning

Risk of injury/material 

damage/damage to the 

appliance!

The appliance may vibrate or 

move when in operation, 

potentially resulting in injury 

or material damage.

Place the appliance on a 

clean, even, solid surface 

and, using a spirit level to 

guide you, level it with the 

screw-in feet.

Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance!

If you take hold of any of the 

appliance's protruding parts 

(e.g. the appliance door) in 

order to lift or move it, these 

parts may break off and 

cause injury.

Do not take hold of any of 

the appliance's protruding 

parts in order to move the 

appliance.

Summary of Contents for WAW28760IR

Page 1: ...WWW BOSCH HOMES COM 3FHJTUFS RXU QHZ GHYLFH RQ 0 RVFK QRZ DQG JHW IUHH EHQHILWV CPTDI IPNF DPN XFMDPNF en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions Washing machine WAW28760IR WAW2876XIR ...

Page 2: ...s If the operating and installation instructions describe different models any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text Read these operating and installation instructions before switching on the washing machine Display rules Warning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries Cauti...

Page 3: ...our appliance 25 Washing machine 25 Control panel 26 Display panel 27 Z Laundry 28 Prepare the laundry 28 Sorting laundry 28 C Detergent 29 Correct selection of detergent 29 Saving energy and detergent 29 Overview of programmes 30 Programmes on the programme selector 30 Active Oxygen Refresh Ø 35 Starching 35 Dyeing bleaching 35 Soaking 35 0 Programme default settings 36 Temperature 36 Spin speed ...

Page 4: ...intenance 45 Machine housing control panel 45 Drum 45 Descaling 45 Detergent drawer and housing 46 The drain pump is blocked emergency draining 46 The drain hose at the siphon is blocked 47 Filter in the water supply blocked 47 3 Faults and what to do about them 48 Emergency release 48 Information on the display panel 49 Faults and what to do about them 50 4 After sales service 52 Consumption rate...

Page 5: ...r purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden This appliance is suitable for operation with mains water and commercially available detergents and care products must be suitable for use in washing machines This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 4000 metres above sea level Before you switch on the appliance Check that there is no visible damage ...

Page 6: ...pacity or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge as long as they are supervised or have received instruction on how to use the appliance safely and they have understood the potential risks of using the appliance Children must not play with this appliance Do not allow children to clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised Keep children under 3 years and pets away from this appliance D...

Page 7: ... thoroughly if they it come s into contact with detergents or care products Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children Installation Warning Risk of electric shock fire material damage damage to the appliance If the appliance is not installed properly this may lead to a dangerous situation Ensure the following The mains voltage on your power socket must match the rated voltage s...

Page 8: ...f extension cords or power strips may result in fire due to overheating or short circuiting Connect the appliance directly to an earthed socket that has been correctly installed Do not use extension cords power strips or multi way couplers Warning Risk of injury material damage damage to the appliance The appliance may vibrate or move when in operation potentially resulting in injury or material d...

Page 9: ...es not exceed 1000 kPa 10 bar Materialdamage damagetotheappliance If the water hoses are altered or damaged this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance The water hoses must not be kinked crushed altered or severed Materialdamage damagetotheappliance The use of hoses supplied by other brands to connect to the water supply may result in material damage or damage to the appliance Us...

Page 10: ...eight on the appliance door when it is open Riskofinjury If you climb onto the appliance the worktop may break which may result in injury Do not climb onto the appliance Riskofinjury If you reach into the drum while it is still rotating you risk injuring your hands Wait until the drum has stopped rotating Warning Risk of scalding When washing at high temperatures there is a risk of scalding if you...

Page 11: ...r cleaning agent into the appliance this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance Use detergents care products cleaning agents and softeners in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Cleaning Maintenance Warning Risk of death The appliance is powered by electricity There is a risk of electric shock if you come into contact with live components Therefore please note Switch o...

Page 12: ...amage damage to the appliance The use of spare parts and accessories supplied by other brands is dangerous and may result in injury material damage or damage to the appliance For safety reasons use genuine spare parts and accessories only Caution Material damage damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry e g stain removers prewash sprays etc may cause damage if they...

Page 13: ... different programmes when choosing your programme settings and decide on an energy and water saving programme setting Energy saving mode The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and the A button flashes Press any button to activate the lighting Energy saving mode is not activated if a programme is running Automatic switch off If the appliance is not operated for a prolonged period ...

Page 14: ...ealers is required to connect the water drain hose to a siphon Useful tools Spirit level for aligning Spanner with WAF13 for loosening the transport braces and WAF17 for aligning the appliance feet 3 Mains cable 0 Bag Installation and operating instructions Customer services location directory Warranty Cover caps for openings after the transport braces have been removed Adaptor with sealing washer...

Page 15: ...ater pressure To prevent leaks and water damage you must follow the instructions in this section Notes In addition to the safety information listed here the local water and electricity supplier may have special requirements If in doubt have the appliance connected by a specialist Installation surface Note The washing machine be stable so that it does not move around The installation surface must b...

Page 16: ...ansport locks are not removed the drum for example may become damaged when the machine is operated Before using the appliance for the first time make sure that you completely remove all four transport locks Keep the locks in a safe place To prevent transport damage from occurring if the appliance is moved at a later date you must refit the transport locks before transporting the appliance Note Kee...

Page 17: ...ollowing are available from specialist dealers customer services Extension for Aqua Stop and cold water supply hose approx 2 50 m order no WM Z2380 WZ 10130 CZ 11350 Z 7070X0 A longer supply hose approx 2 20 m for standard models individual component number for customer services 00353925 PD FP a FP a FP a FP a FP PD FP a FP a FP ...

Page 18: ... Only tighten the screw connections by hand If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool pliers the thread may become damaged When connecting to a 21 mm tap first fit an adapter with a sealing washer from 21 mm to 26 4 mm supplied depending on the model Optimum water pressure in the supply network At least 100 kPa 1 bar Maximum 1000 kPa 10 bar When the tap is open the water flow rat...

Page 19: ...ics If the end of the outlet hose is immersed in the drained water water may be sucked back into the appliance and may damage the appliance fabrics Make sure that The plug does not block drainage from the wash basin The end of the drain hose is not immersed in the drained water The water drains away quickly enough Note Do not kink the water drain hose or stretch it lengthways Connection Drainage i...

Page 20: ...spanner by turning it in a clockwise direction 2 Check the alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level and adjust it if necessary Change the height by turning the appliance feet All four appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground 3 The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing using a suitable WAF17 spanner In doing so hold the foot tight and do ...

Page 21: ...d socket The mains plug fits the socket The cable cross section is adequate The earthing system is properly installed The mains cable is only replaced by a qualified electrician if this is necessary Replacement mains cables are available from customer services No multiple plugs couplings or extension cables are used If an earth leakage circuit breaker is used only a type which displays the z symbo...

Page 22: ... protective film from the control panel 3 Plug in the mains plug 4 Turn on the tap Running the programme without laundry 1 Switch on the appliance 2 Close the door do not load any laundry 3 Set the Û Drum clean 90 C programme 4 Open the detergent drawer 5 Pour approximately 1 litre of water into compartment II 6 Pour standard washing powder into compartment II Note To prevent foaming only use half...

Page 23: ...blocked emergency draining 5 Remove the hoses Fitting the transportation securing means 1 Remove the covers and keep them in a safe place If required use a screwdriver 2 Insert all four sleeves Clip the mains cable securely in the holders Insert the transportation securing bolts and tighten them with a wrench WAF 13 Before switching on the appliance again Notes The transport braces must be removed...

Page 24: ...g i Cottons 2 FODFN Sort the laundry Observe the maximum load depending on the model on the display panel Load the laundry Close the door 3 Add detergent If necessary change the default programme settings and or select additional settings Start the programme 4 End of the programme Open the door and remove the laundry To switch off press the button Turn off the tap for models without Aqua Stop ...

Page 25: ...th your appliance en 25 Familiarising yourself with your appliance FamiliarisingyourselfwithyourapplianceWashing machine 6 7 Detergent drawer Page 39 0 Operating display panel 8 Door with door handle 9S Open the door 9T Close the door Service flap ...

Page 26: ... F Prewash T Water Plus Z Easy Iron p Active Oxygen Ø A button for Starting a programme Interrupting a programme e g to add items of laundry Page 41 Cancelling a programme Page 41 H Changing the default programme settings Page 36 Temperature C s Spin speed Spin Ready in ñ P Child lock E 3 sec to prevent the set functions from being changed accidentally To do so press the Ready in ñ and buttons at ...

Page 27: ...lay þ Energy consumption display Further information Ø Active Oxygen Ø Page 37 Programme progress Ø Active oxygen phase Prewash N Wash õ Rinse 0 Spin 0 Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop P Pause e g to reload laundry Loading door ÿ lights up The washing machine door can be opened ÿ flashes When the programme has started The washing machine door is not closed properly Tap r lights up Tap...

Page 28: ...d coloured items separately Wash new coloured items separately the first time you wash them Soiling Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together Some examples of soiling levels can be found on Page 29 Light Do not prewash select the SpeedPerfect setting if necessary Normal Heavy Load less laundry select a programme with prewash Stains Remove pretreat stains while they are fresh Firstly dab...

Page 29: ... fabrics silk or viscose Programme Delicate Silk cold max 40 C Detergent for woollens Suitable for wool Wool programme cold max 40 C Saving energy and detergent For light and normal soiling you can save energy lower washing temperature and detergent Note When measuring the amount of all detergents additives care products and cleaning agents please always check the manufacturer s instructions and i...

Page 30: ...mme for lightly soiled laundry Max 9 kg 5 kg Ž 90 C 0 1600 rpm EcoPerfect F SpeedPerfect Prewash T Water Plus Z Easy Iron p Active Oxygen Ø 0 Cottons Eco Hard wearing items heat resistant items made of cotton or linen energy optimised washing that works by reducing the temperature while achieving a comparable washing result to the i Cottons programme Note The washing temperature is lower than the ...

Page 31: ...able for machine washing delicate fabrics or silk Max 2 kg Ž 40 C 0 800 rpm EcoPerfect F SpeedPerfect Prewash T Water Plus Z Easy Iron p Active Oxygen Ø W l Wool Hand or machine washable items that are made of wool or contain wool particularly gentle wash programme to prevent laundry from shrinking with longer pauses in the programme during which the items rest in the water Notes Wool is of animal...

Page 32: ...ng the laundry wipe the drum dry if necessary turning it as you do so to remove all water Max 1 kg Û Drum clean Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer tub Run the programme e g Before using the appliance for the first time If you regularly wash at low temperatures 40 C or lower or If you have been away for an extended period and odours have built up Notes The Û Drum clean ind...

Page 33: ...o the extended wash cycle at a defined temperature higher water level and extended rinse cycle Max 6 5 kg Ž 60 C 0 1600 rpm EcoPerfect F SpeedPerfect Prewash T Water Plus Z Easy Iron p Active Oxygen Ø w Sportswear Sportswear and leisurewear made from microfibre fabrics Notes Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener Before washing clean the detergent drawer thoroughly all compartments to re...

Page 34: ...irts or blouses made of cotton linen synthetic or blended fabrics Notes Shirts blouses are only given a short spin on the Easy Iron p setting Hang them up to dry while still drip ping wet Self smoothing effect Use the W Delicates Silk programme to wash shirts blouses made of silk or delicate fabrics Max 2 kg Ž 60 C 0 800 rpm EcoPerfect F SpeedPerfect Prewash T Water Plus Z Easy Iron p Active Oxyge...

Page 35: ...me or switch to a different one the door will remain locked until there is no longer any active oxygen in the drum This make take up to 25 minutes The two symbols ÿ and Ø will flash during this time The door will then unlock automatically Starching Note Laundry should not be treated with fabric softener Liquid starch can be used to stiffen fabrics particularly in the Rinse and Cottons programmes M...

Page 36: ...he programme Page 41 The maximum speed that can be set depends on the model and programme that has been selected Ready in ñ Before starting the programme you can preselect the programme end Ready in time in hourly increments h hour up to a maximum of 24 hours To do this 1 Select a programme The programme duration is displayed for the selected programme e g 2 30 hours minutes 2 Press the Ready in b...

Page 37: ...ised washing by reducing the temperature while achieving a washing result that is consistent with the selected programme without the EcoPerfect F setting Prewash T For heavily soiled laundry Note Pour detergent into compartments I and II Water Plus Z Higher water level and additional rinse cycle for particularly sensitive skin and or for areas with very soft water Easy Iron p Reduces creasing than...

Page 38: ... load and the duration of the programme alternately Information on water and energy consumption In appliances with a drum light The drum is lit after switching on the appliance after opening and closing the door and after starting the programme The light switches off automatically Placing laundry into the drum Warning Danger of death Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain so...

Page 39: ...ntally swallowed seek medical advice Note Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with a little water This prevents blockages in the washing machine s piping Pour the detergent and care products into the appropriate compartments 1 Pull out the detergent drawer as far as possible 2 Add detergent and or care products 3 Close the detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid detergent depen...

Page 40: ...rogramme starts The display panel shows the Ready in time while the programme is running or the programme length and the programme progress symbols when the washing programme has started Display panel Page 27 Note Foam detection If the Å symbol also lights up in the display panel the washing machine has detected too much foam during the wash programme and automatically activated additional rinse c...

Page 41: ... mistake you can change the programme as follows 1 Press the A button 2 Select another programme 3 Press the A button The new programme starts from the beginning Note When switching from programmes that use active oxygen to those that do not the door will remain locked for up to 25 minutes until there is no longer any active oxygen in the drum The ÿ and Ø symbols will flash If the symbols are off ...

Page 42: ...e any items of laundry in the drum They may shrink in the next wash or discolour another item Remove any foreign objects from the drum and the rubber seal risk of rusting Wipe the rubber seal dry Leave the door and detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate Page 45 Always wait until the programme ends as the appliance could still be locked Then switch the appliance on and wait ...

Page 43: ...signals appears in the display panel You can now change the settings Changing the signal volume Use the Ready in or button to change the following settings at the corresponding programme selector positions 2 The volume of the information signals and or 3 The volume of the button signals Exit setting mode or Selecting deselecting the appliance automatic switch off With the programme selector in pos...

Page 44: ...s even distribution of the laundry by repeatedly starting and stopping drum spinning If the laundry is extremely unevenly distributed the speed is reduced or the spin cycle is not performed for safety reasons Note Place large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum Page 38 Page 50 AquaSensor Depending on the program and model During a rinse cycle the Aqua sensor checks the turbidity of the r...

Page 45: ...structions Notes Ensure the room in which the washing machine is set up is well ventilated Leave the door and detergent dispenser tray open slightly when the washing machine is not in use Occasionally run a wash using the i Cottons 60 C programme and powder detergent Machine housing control panel Wipe the housing and the control panel with a soft damp cloth Remove the detergent residue immediately...

Page 46: ... is blocked emergency draining Warning Risk of scalding When you wash at high temperatures the water gets very hot If you come into contact with the hot water you may be scalded Allow the water to cool down 1 Turn off the tap so that no more water can flow in and has to be drained via the drain pump 2 Switch off the appliance Pull out the mains plug 3 Open and remove the service flap 4 Take the dr...

Page 47: ...iece 4 Re attach the drain hose and secure the connection point using the hose clamp Filter in the water supply blocked First reduce the water pressure in the supply hose 1 Turn off the tap 2 Select any programme except Rinse Spin Empty 3 Press the A button Allow the programme to run for approximately 40 seconds 4 Press the button The appliance is switched off 5 Pull out the mains plug Then clean ...

Page 48: ...ng into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries Do not reach into the drum when it is turning Wait until the drum has stopped turning Warning Irritation of the respiratory tract Any active oxygen that is emitted may irritate the mucosa and cause eyes to water Do not open the door using the emergency release if a programme is running with active oxygen Wait until there is no acti...

Page 49: ... the filter Page 47 E The childproof lock is activated deactivate it Page 40 Å is lit Too much foam has been detected and additional wash cycles have been activated Add less detergent to the next wash cycle with the same load The indicator light for the Û Drum clean programme is flashing Run the Û Drum clean 90 C programme or a 60 C programme with standard washing powder to clean and care for the ...

Page 50: ...s after the programme has started Not a fault the internal motor test may cause the drum to jerk or judder briefly when the wash programme starts The water is not draining Is selected Rinse Stop no final spin Page 41 Clean the drain pump Page 46 Clean the drain pipe and or the drain hose Water is not visible in the drum Not a fault the water is below the visible area The spin result is not satisfa...

Page 51: ...pliance is running Has there been a power failure Have the fuses blown has the circuit breaker tripped Switch on the circuit breaker replace the fuses If the fault occurs repeatedly call the after sales service There are noises after the programme starts Active Oxygen Refresh Ø Not a fault the appliance is filled with water to create mist operating noises from the fan and pump can be heard when it...

Page 52: ...er Contact us for assistance By doing so you will ensure that the repairs are carried out by trained service personnel using genuine spare parts P appears on the display panel when the cycle is paused The water level is too high It is not possible to add laundry Close the door immediately if necessary Press the A button to resume the programme P and ÿ appear on the display panel when the cycle is ...

Page 53: ... h Delicates Silk 30 C 2 kg 0 19 kWh 37 l _ h Wool 30 C 2 kg 0 19 kWh 41 l _ h Active Oxygen Refresh Ø 1 kg 0 02 kWh 0 l _ h Programme Approximate information on the residual moisture WAW32 WAW28 WAW24 WAW20 Max 1600 rpm Max 1400 rpm Max 1200 rpm Max 1000 rpm Cottons 44 48 53 62 Easy care 40 40 40 40 Delicates Silk 30 30 30 30 Wool 45 45 45 45 Observed values may deviate from the indicated values ...

Page 54: ... W Water pressure 100 1000 kPa 1 10 bar Power consumption when switched off 0 12 W Power consumption when left on 0 43 W Standard programmes for Cottons in accordance with the EU directive no 1015 2010 Programme temperature Load Approximate programme duration Cottons Eco 60 C 9 kg 4 _ h Cottons Eco 60 C 4 5 kg 4 _ h Cottons Eco 40 C 4 5 kg 4 _ h Programmesettingfortestingandenergylabellinginaccord...

Page 55: ...uarantee is valid for the service life of the appliance 3 It is a prerequisite of all warranty claims that the appliance with Aqua Stop must have been installed and connected correctly in accordance with our instructions this also includes a correctly fitted Aqua Stop extension genuine accessories Our warranty does not cover defective feed lines or fittings leading to the Aqua Stop connection at t...

Page 56: ...ions Discounts for accessories spare parts Digital manual and all appliance data at hand Easy access to Bosch Home Appliances Service Free and easy registration also on mobile phones www bosch home com welcome Looking for help You ll find it here Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances need help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can sup...

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