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Cleaning and 

maintenance

Cleaning and maintenance

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Warning

Danger of death!

There is a risk of electric shock if you 

touch live components.

Switch off the appliance and pull out the 

mains plug.

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Warning

Risk of poisoning!

Toxic vapours can be produced by 

cleaning agents that contain solvents, 

e.g. cleaning solvent.

Do not use cleaning agents that contain 

solvents.

Caution!

Damage to the appliance

Cleaning agents that contain solvents, 

e.g. cleaning solvent, can damage 

surfaces and components in the 

machine.

Do not use cleaning agents that contain 

solvents.

Prevent detergent residue from 

building up and odours from forming 

by following these instructions:

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 

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.

Do not clean with a water jet.

Drum

Use chlorine-free cleaning agents, do 

not use steel wool.
If there are odours in the washing 

machine, or to clean the drum, run the 

Drum Clean

 

90 °C

 programme without 

laundry. Add washing powder.

Descaling

Descaling should not be necessary if 

the detergent is measured out correctly. 

However, if it is required, follow the 

manufacturer's instructions for the 

descaling agent. Suitable descalers can 

be obtained via our website or from 

customer services. 

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Summary of Contents for WAWH26600W

Page 1: ...en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions Washing machine WAWH26600W ...

Page 2: ...perating 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 Caution This si...

Page 3: ...g machine 25 Control panel 26 Display panel 28 Z Laundry 30 Prepare the laundry 30 Sorting laundry 30 C Detergent 31 Correct selection of detergent 31 Saving energy and detergent 31 Overview of programmes 32 Programmes on the programme selector 32 Starching 37 Dyeing bleaching 37 Soaking 37 0 Programme default settings 38 Temperature 38 Spin speed 38 Finished in 38 i DOS settings 39 Additional pro...

Page 4: ...signal volume 54 Selecting deselecting the appliance automatic switch off 54 Switching the drum care information signal on off 54 Exiting setting mode 54 H Sensors 55 Automatic load sensing 55 Unbalanced load detection system 55 AquaSensor 55 2 Cleaning and maintenance 56 Machine housing control panel 56 Drum 56 Descaling 56 i DOS detergent draw and its housing 57 The drain pump is blocked emergen...

Page 5: ...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 to the app...

Page 6: ...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 Do not leav...

Page 7: ...y 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 specified o...

Page 8: ...n 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 Plac...

Page 9: ...eed 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 Use the hose...

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: ... with live components Therefore please note Switch off the appliance Disconnect the appliance from the power supply pull out the plug Never take hold of the mains plug with wet hands When removing the mains plug from the socket always take hold of the plug itself and never the mains cable otherwise this may damage the mains cable Do not make any technical modifications to the appliance or its feat...

Page 12: ...re 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 come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance Therefore please note Do not allow these agents to come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a so...

Page 13: ... questions please contact us by dialling the customer service number in the product Component name Hazardous substance Lead Pb Mercury Hg Cadmium Cd Hexavalent chromium Cr VI Polybrominated biphenyls PBB Polybromin ated diphenyl ethers PBDE PCB x Û Û Û Û Û Display x Û Û Û Û Û Controller x Û Û Û Û Û Power cord and connect wiring harness x Û Û Û Û Û Pumps and drives x Û Û Û Û Û Housing Û Û Û Û Û Û D...

Page 14: ...d 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 it may automatically switch off before the programme starts and when the programme has...

Page 15: ...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 from 21 m...

Page 16: ...ure 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 be firm and...

Page 17: ...cks 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 Keep the scre...

Page 18: ...re 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 19: ...ten 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 rate is at le...

Page 20: ...lip out Caution Damage to the appliance fabrics If the end of the drain 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 washbasin 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 p...

Page 21: ...and ensure that Notes The mains voltage and voltage indicated on the washing machine rating plate are the same The connected load and fuse required are specified on the rating plate The washing machine is only connected to an alternating current supply via a properly installed earthed socket The mains plug fits the socket The cable cross section is adequate The earthing system is properly installe...

Page 22: ... protective film from the control panel 4 Plug into the mains 5 Turn on the tap Run the programme without laundry 1 Switch on the appliance 2 Close the door do not load any laundry 3 Set the Drum Clean 90 C programme 4 Open the detergent drawer 5 Pour approx 1 litre of water into compartment v u 6 Pour standard washing powder into compartment v uII Note To prevent foaming only use half of the amou...

Page 23: ...onnect the washing machine from the mains 4 Drain any residual water Page 58 cleaning and maintenance drain pump blocked emergency draining 5 Remove the hoses 6 Empty the dispensers Page 57 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 transp...

Page 24: ...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 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: ...the appliance en 25 Getting to know the appliance GettingtoknowtheapplianceWashing machine 6 7 Detergent drawer Page 42 0 Operating display panel 8 Door with door handle 9S Open the door 9T Close the door Service flap ...

Page 26: ...ettings Page 40 SpeedPerfect G EcoPerfect F Prewash T Rinse Plus O H Changing the default programme settings Page 38 Temperature s Spin speed 0 Finished in time 5 P Child lock E Activate deactivate to prevent the set functions from being changed accidentally To do this press the Finished in 5 and buttons at the same time for approximately 3 seconds Page 43 X A button for Starting a programme Inter...

Page 27: ... do not start the programme via the Home Connect app during this time If you carry out any operations on the appliance itself such as opening the door or selecting a different programme the remote start button will be deactivated for safety reasons Notes Remote start can only be activated if the door is closed Remote start cannot be activated if the childproof lock is on Press and hold the button ...

Page 28: ...ropped below the minimum permitted level Filling Page 45 0 Temperature in C Ž 90 Ž cold 8 Spin speed in rpm 0 1600 Max spin speed depending on the selected programme and model 0 no spin cycle draining only Page 38 Rinse Stop Page 38 Finished in time e g 2 30 Programme duration depends on the programme selection in h min hours minutes End time preselection 1 24 h Programme ends after h h hours Basi...

Page 29: ... been pulled out ù is flashing After the programme has started Detergent drawer not fully pushed in Door ÿ is continuously lit The washing machine door can be opened ÿ is flashing After the programme has started The door is not closed properly Tap r is continuously lit Tap not turned on no water pressure r is flashing Water pressure too low may increase the programme duration Childproof lock Page ...

Page 30: ... 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 31 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 with soap...

Page 31: ...ilk 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 information...

Page 32: ...ant to achieve a higher water temperature use the programme without the EcoPerfect F setting and with a higher temperature as required The SpeedPerfect G setting is suitable as a short pro gramme for lightly soiled laundry Max 9 kg 5 kg Ž 90 C 0 1600 rpm EcoPerfect F SpeedPerfect G Prewash T Rinse Plus O Detergent è fabric softener è Cottons Eco Hard wearing items and heat resistant items made of ...

Page 33: ... for machine washing delicate fabrics or silk Max 2 kg Ž 40 C 0 800 rpm EcoPerfect F SpeedPerfect G Prewash T Rinse Plus O Detergent è fabric softener è W 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 o...

Page 34: ...or light will flash if you have not used a programme at 60 C or higher for a long time Notes Run the programme without laundry Use standard washing powder or a detergent that contains bleach To prevent foaming only use half the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer Do not use detergents intended for woollens or delicates 0 kg 80 90 C 1200 rpm Detergent fabric softener Super...

Page 35: ... max 170 ml to compartment v u 5 Press the A button After treat the laundry in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Notes Use a special detergent suitable for machine washing and add the correct dosage in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener Before washing clean the detergent drawer thoroughly all compartments to remove fabric ...

Page 36: ...matically detected and the washing sequence and intelligent dosing are adjusted accordingly Max 6 kg 60 C 1400 rpm Detergent è fabric softener è Shirts Non iron shirts blouses made of cotton linen or synthetic or blended fabrics Note Use the Delicates programme to wash shirts blouses made of silk or delicate fabrics Max 2 kg Ž 60 C 0 800 rpm EcoPerfect F SpeedPerfect G Prewash T Rinse Plus O Deter...

Page 37: ...facturer s instructions Do not use the washing machine to bleach clothes Soaking 1 Switch on the appliance 2 Select the Cottons 30 C programme 3 Use i DOS to dose your detergent or add it to compartment v u in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 4 Press the A button The programme starts 5 After approx 10 minutes press the A button to pause the programme 6 Leave the laundry to soak for ...

Page 38: ...he maximum speed that can be set depends on the model and programme that has been selected Finished in 5 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 Finished in button repeatedly...

Page 39: ...el of softness i DOS w for detergent Dosage strengths You can change the settings for automatic detergent dosage before the programme starts You can find information on degrees of soiling on Page 31 i DOS i for fabric softener Dosage strengths Depending on what stage the programme is in you can change the settings for automatic detergent dosage ª High heavy soiling and staining Medium average soil...

Page 40: ...Perfect F Energy optimised washing by reducing the temperature while achieving a washing result that is consistent with the selected programme without the EcoPerfect setting Prewash T For heavily soiled laundry Notes If intelligent dosage is selected the detergent will be dispensed automatically for the prewash and the main wash Set the i DOS dosage to medium to prevent overdosing If dosing manual...

Page 41: ...e duration of the programme alternately The indicator light for the i DOS settings if intelligent dosage has been selected 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...

Page 42: ...ress the button again and you will be able to change the setting values again The settings are activated without needing to be confirmed Notes The i DOS settings are saved until they are changed again even if the washing machine is switched off Other programme settings are not saved if the washing machine is switched off Default programme settings Page 38 Select additional programme settings By se...

Page 43: ...A button to do this The A button indicator lamp flashes and the machine checks whether it is possible to add laundry If the following appears in the display panel Both the P and ÿ symbols light up it is possible to add laundry P lights up it is not possible to add laundry To continue the programme press the A button The programme continues automatically Notes Do not leave the door open for too lon...

Page 44: ... remove the laundry 2 Press the button The appliance is switched off 3 Turn off the tap Note Not required for Aqua Stop models Notes Do not leave 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 residua...

Page 45: ... liquid products that the manufacturer recommends adding to the detergent drawer Do not mix different liquid detergents If changing your liquid detergent type manufacturer etc empty the dispenser completely and clean it Page 57 Do not use products containing solvents caustic agents or volatile substances e g bleach Do not mix detergent and fabric softener Do not use products that have expired or a...

Page 46: ...ftener i It can be changed for each programme Page 39 In addition to intelligent dosage cleaning aids e g stain remover can be added manually to compartment v u if necessary Page 47 Note The selection on off and the selected dosage strength for i DOS i and i DOS w are saved for each programme until they are changed again even if the washing machine is switched off Topping up the detergent fabric s...

Page 47: ... buttons to revert to the original setting Note The settings are saved until they are changed again even if the machine is switched off Manual dosage For programmes that cannot be used with intelligent dosage or if you would prefer to dose manually in which case set intelligent dosage to off ö add detergent to compartment v u Cleaning aids such as water softener bleach and stain remover can be add...

Page 48: ...d adding detergent 1 Pull out the detergent drawer 2 Add the correct dosage to compartment v u depending on Soiling Water hardness ask your water supply company The amount of laundry The manufacturer s instructions 3 Close the detergent drawer ...

Page 49: ...not available in every country The availability of the Home Connect function depends on the availability of Home Connect services in your country You can find information on this at www home connect com Notes Please observe the safety precautions in this instruction manual and make sure that these are complied with even when operating the appliance via the Home Connect app while you are away from ...

Page 50: ...your home network automatically Step 2 1 Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu Page 49 1 Press A The appliance now attempts to connect to your home network flashes in the display 2 Activate the WPS function on your home network router within the next 2 minutes If the appliance has connected to your home network successfully Ÿ and appear in the display and light up continuously Note If you a...

Page 51: ...d light up continuously Note If you are not able to establish a connection check whether your appliance is within range of your home network Try connecting manually again Connecting to the Home Connect app If your appliance is connected to your home network you can connect it to the Home Connect app Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu Page 49 Make sure that you have opened the Home Connec...

Page 52: ...he appliance it is not possible to use the Home Connect app to start or control the appliance remotely If Wi Fi is switched off and your appliance was previously connected to your home network this connection will be re established automatically when Wi Fi is switched back on If you activate this function the energy consumption increases in comparison to the values specified in the consumption val...

Page 53: ...entification consisting of appliance codes as well as the MAC address of the installed Wi Fi communication module Security certificate of the Wi Fi communication module to ensure a secure data connection The current software and hardware version of your household appliance Status of any previous resetting to factory settings This initial registration prepares the Home Connect functions for use and...

Page 54: ...e settings Changing the signal volume Use the Finished 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 position 4 press the Finished in or button to switch the A...

Page 55: ...tribution 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 41 Page 62 AquaSensor Depending on the program and model During a rinse cycle the Aqua sensor checks the turbidity of the rinsing wat...

Page 56: ...ns 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 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 Do not cl...

Page 57: ...g plugs and empty the contents into a suitable container d Then push the sealing plugs back in completely 2 Cleaning the dispensers detergent drawer The detergent drawer can be removed completely to allow you to clean to dispensers after you have emptied them a Empty the dispensers before removing the drawer Note Only put the drawer handle back on after you have finished cleaning b Pull out the dr...

Page 58: ... 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 water 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 drain hose out of the reta...

Page 59: ...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 the filter...

Page 60: ...isk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water and laundry If possible leave it to cool down first Warning Risk of injury You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is turning Do not reach into the drum when it is turning Wait until the drum has stopped turning Caution Water damage Any escaping water may cause water damage Do not open the door if water can be seen throu...

Page 61: ...Page 59 E 23 There is water in the base trough the appliance is leaking Turn off the tap Call the after sales service Page 65 E The childproof lock is activated deactivate it Page 43 Å is lit continuously 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 Drum Clean programme is fla...

Page 62: ...t Page 43 Is selected Rinse Stop no final spin Page 44 Can the door only be opened by the emergency release Page 60 The programme will not start Have you pressed the A button or selected Finished in time Is the door closed Is the E childproof lock activated Deactivate it Page 43 If ù is flashing the detergent drawer has not been pushed in fully Push the drawer in correctly The drum briefly jerks o...

Page 63: ... sportswear or items made with down Use less detergent for the next wash cycle Repeated intensive foaming Check your basic dosage and dosage strength settings If necessary use a different liquid detergent Detergent fabricsoftener drips off the seal and collects on the door or in the seal fold There is too much detergent fabric softener in the dispensers Do not fill the dispensers above the Max mar...

Page 64: ...ue Select Rinse or brush the laundry after washing 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 paused The door is unlocked It is possible to add laundry If you cannot rectify a fault yourse...

Page 65: ...ustomer services the product number E no and the production number FD of the appliance You can find this information depending on the model On the inside of the door in the opened service flap and on the rear of the appliance Trust the expertise of the manufacturer Contact us for assistance By doing so you will ensure that the repairs are carried out by trained service personnel using genuine spar...

Page 66: ...ntal conditions for use according to GB T 4288 Ambient temperature 0 C 40 C non freezing Relative Humidity less than 95 at 25 C non condensing Model WAWH26600W Grade 1 Power consumption Kwh cycle 0 80 Water consumption L cycle 64 Washing efficiency 1 03 Noise value Maximum Spin value 69 dB A Maximum Wash value 43 dB A Energy consumption tested under standard programme Cottons 60 C and additional f...

Page 67: ...s 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 the tap 4 A...

Page 68: ...OLDQFHV 2IILFLDO HFKDW www bosch home com You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after sales service directory 7 Advice and repair order in the event of faults GB 0344 892 8979 Calls charged at local or mobile rate IE 01450 2655 0 03 per minute at peak Off peak 0 0088 per minute ...

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