background image

Positioning and connecting       

en

15

Removing the transport locks

Caution!

Damage to the appliance

The appliance is secured for 

transportation using transport locks. 

If the transport locks are not 

removed, the appliance may 

become damaged when it 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 screws and sleeves in 

a safe place.

1.

Take the hoses out of the holders.

2.

Unscrew and remove all four 

transport brace screws.

a) Remove the mains cable from the 

holders.

b) Remove the sleeves.

3.

Fit the covers.

Summary of Contents for WDU8H541SN

Page 1: ...3FHJTUFS ZPVS OFX EFWJDF PO Z PTDI OPX BOE HFU GSFF CFOFGJUT CPTDI IPNF DPN XFMDPNF en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions Washer dryer WDU8H541SN ...

Page 2: ...ing 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 washer dryer 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 signal wor...

Page 3: ...ndry 25 Preparing laundry for washing 25 Preparing laundry for drying 26 C Detergents and care products 27 Detergent recommendation 28 P Overview of programmes 29 Selectable programme 29 Drying table 35 Starching 35 Dyeing bleaching 35 0 Programme default settings 36 Temperature 36 Spin speed 36 Finish in 36 Wash Dry or Dry 37 Additional programme settings38 Speed 38 T Prewash 38 O Rinse plus 38 2...

Page 4: ...maged if residual water in it freezes If hoses freeze up they may crack burst This appliance must only be used for washing domestic laundry consisting of machine washable items and hand washable woollens see label on item Using the appliance for any other purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden This appliance must only be used for drying and freshening up domes...

Page 5: ...he 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 leave the appliance unattended when children or other people who are unable to assess the risks are in the vicinity Warning Risk ...

Page 6: ...on are specified on the identification plate The appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device such as a timer or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility The mains plug and the protective contact socket must match and the earthing system must be correctly installed The installation must have an adequate cross section The mains plug must be fr...

Page 7: ...he 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 Warning Risk of injury The appliance is very heavy Lifting it may result in injury Do not lift the appliance on your own Riskofinjury The appliance has sharp edges on which you could cut your hands Do not take hold of th...

Page 8: ...transport locking devices if the appliance is to be transported in order to prevent the appliance from being damaged in transit Operation Warning Risk of explosions fire Laundry that has come into contact with solvents oil wax wax remover paint grease or stain remover may ignite when dried in the machine or even cause the appliance to explode Therefore please note Rinse the laundry thoroughly with...

Page 9: ...ems of laundry from the drum immediately and spread them out to dissipate the heat Warning Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents e g cleaning solvent Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents Warning Risk of injury If you support your weight sit on the appliance door when it is open the appliance may tip over which may result in injury D...

Page 10: ... or melt if dried in the appliance Do not dry laundry items that contain foam or foam rubber in the appliance Materialdamage damagetotheappliance If you pour the wrong quantity of detergent or 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 Cl...

Page 11: ...a pressure washer steam cleaner hose or spray gun to clean your appliance Warning Risk of injury material damage 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 Cleani...

Page 12: ... energy consumption A higher spin speed reduces the residual moisture in the laundry and increases the volume of the spin noise Wash the laundry without prewash Washing with prewash increases the programme duration and increases energy and water consumption The appliance has a continuous automatic load adjustment function Depending on the type of fabric and load capacity the continuous automatic l...

Page 13: ...tlet hose to a siphon Useful tool Spirit level for aligning Wrench with WAF13 for loosening the transport braces and WAF17 for aligning the appliance feet A Mains lead B Bag Installation and operating instructions Customer Service location directory Warranty Supplementary sheet for the installation and operating instructions Cover caps for openings after the transport braces have been removed Home...

Page 14: ...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 appliance must be stable aligned so that it does not move around The installation surface must be firm and level Soft floors floor coverings are not suitable Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor Caution Damage to the app...

Page 15: ...or 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 screws and sleeves in a safe place 1 Take the hoses out of the holders 2 Unscrew and remove all four transport brace scre...

Page 16: ... Unscrew and remove all screws in the vertical transport struts 2 Remove the transport struts 3 Undo and remove the screws on the horizontal transport strut 4 Remove the transport strut Hose and cable lengths Connection on left side or Connection on right side 7 7 145 cm 0 150 cm 8 95 cm 60 cm 100 cm 100 cm 0 195 cm 8 140 cm 60 cm 100 cm ...

Page 17: ... was purchased from an authorised specialist retailer Do not bend squash modify or cut through the water supply hose otherwise its strength is no longer guaranteed Only tighten the screw connections by hand If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool pliers the thread may be damaged Optimum water pressure in the supply network At least 100 kPa 1 bar Maximum 1000 kPa 10 bar When the...

Page 18: ...amage 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 put strain on it l...

Page 19: ...l connection Warning Risk of death There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components Never touch or hold the mains plug with wet hands Only pull out the mains cable by the plug and never by the cable as this could damage it Observe the following information and ensure that Notes The mains voltage and voltage indicated on the appliance rating plate are the same The connected load and f...

Page 20: ...n The appliance is switched on 4 Close the door Do not load any laundry 5 Select the Drum Clean 90 C programme 6 Open the detergent drawer 7 Pour approx 1 litre of water into dispenser II 8 Add standard detergent to dispenser II according to manufacturer s instructions for light soiling Note To prevent over sudsing use only half the recommended amount of detergent Do not use any woollens or mild d...

Page 21: ...ecurely in the holders Before switching on the appliance again Notes The support struts must be removed Page 16 The transport braces must be removed Removing the transport locks on page 15 Pour approx 1 litre of water into dispenser II select the Drain programme and start This will prevent detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash ...

Page 22: ...en Getting to know the appliance 22 Getting to know the appliance GettingtoknowtheapplianceAppliance Detergent drawer 0 Control panel 8 Loading door Service flap ...

Page 23: ...e en 23 Control panel Programmes that can be selected 0 Touch Display 8 Start Pause button Touch A button to start interrupt e g reload washing and cancel the programme Power button Press the button to switch the appliance on off ...

Page 24: ...es 0 5 24 h Finish in time Programme ends after h h hours 10 0 kg 6 0 kg Maximum load for Washing Dry ing Recommended load in kg Wash Dry Dry Appliance work ing mode with drying Programme wash ing plus drying or only drying ö Drying target Three drying modes for differ ent drying levels can be selected after choosing drying phase Depending on the selected model and pro gramme Display Setting T Pre...

Page 25: ...r prewash sprays etc away from the surfaces of the appliance Using a damp cloth immediately remove any fine spray residue and other residue or droplets Empty any pockets Remove any foreign objects Remove metal parts paper clips etc Trousers knitwear and knitted textiles e g jersey garments T shirts or sweatshirts should be turned inside out Ensure that underwired bras are appliance washable Wash d...

Page 26: ...which has the following care symbols a You can select Cotton Dry You can select Mix Dry The following textiles should not be dried b care symbol Do not dry Delicates silk synthetic curtains Textiles which contain foam rubber or similar materials Textiles which were treated with flammable liquids e g with stain remover petroleum ether thinners Risk of explosion Textiles which still contain hairspra...

Page 27: ...ge 5 to ensure that you use the appliance safely The manufacturer s instructions for use and dosage can be found on the packaging Notes Only use liquid detergents that are self flowing Do not mix different liquid detergents Do not mix detergent and fabric softener Do not use products which have developed a top layer or are highly congealed Do not use products containing solvents caustic agents or ...

Page 28: ...cs made from cotton or linen Standard detergent with optical brighteners Cottons From cold up to 90 C Coloured fabrics made from linen or cotton Detergent for colours without bleach or optical brighteners Cottons From cold up to 60 C Coloured fabrics made from easy care fabrics or synthetic materials Detergent for colours delicates without optical brighteners Easy Care From cold up to 60 C Delicat...

Page 29: ...s Textiles which are washable based on the laundry symbol from 40 C 9 up to 60 C can be washed together in the same cycle The washing performance conforms to the highest possible washing performance class as defined by the legal stand ards To reach the optimal energy efficiency with the best possible washing performance the washing temperature is automatically adjusted according to the load capaci...

Page 30: ...2 5 kg 60 C 400 1400 rpm Speed Z Water plus p Easy iron 2 Hygiene care O Rinse plus T Prewash â Memory Á Silent Wash Dry è è è ö Dry è è è ö possible Mix Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics 4 0 kg 2 5 kg 60 C 400 1400 rpm Speed Z Water plus p Easy iron 2 Hygiene care O Rinse plus T Prewash â Memory Á Silent Wash Dry è è è öè Dry è è è öè possible Programme Type of laundry Options Informati...

Page 31: ... öè Dry è öè possible further Selection of additional programmes via Home Connect app see user manual for more information depending on selected programme Drum Clean Special programme for drum hygiene or fluff removal Do not load any laundry 90 C antibacterial programme 40 C antibacterial programme special drum cleaning deter gent can be used no antibacterial programme to remove hair or fluff from...

Page 32: ... rpm Z Water plus p Easy iron O Rinse plus â Memory Wash Dry è è è öè Dry possible Sport Suitable for sportsweare made of microfibre e g Acrylic Nylon Spandex etc 2 0 kg 2 0 kg 40 C 400 800 rpm Z Water plus p Easy iron O Rinse plus T Prewash â Mem ory Á Silent Wash Dry è è è ö Dry è è è ö not possible Programme Type of laundry Options Information Depending on the model and the programme Reduced lo...

Page 33: ...hing Wash Dry button 2 0 kg 1 0 kg 40 C 400 1200 rpm â Memory Á Silent Wash Dry è è ö Dry possible Iron Assist î Odor removal and wrinkle reduction program suitable for wool linen suits etc which do not need frequent washing Notes It is recommended to hang the clothing in a ventilated envi ronment for 3 5mins after program finished In case of con tinuously using the refresh program it is recommend...

Page 34: ...tive skin thanks to the longer wash cycle at a defined temperature higher water level and longer spin cycle 6 5 kg 5 0 kg 60 C 400 1400 rpm Speed Z Water plus p Easy iron 2 Hygiene care O Rinse plus T Prewash Silent Wash Dry è è è öè Dry è è è öè not possible Shirts Blouses Non iron shirts or blouses made of cotton linen synthetic fibres or blended fabrics 2 0 kg 2 0 kg 60 C 400 800 rpm Speed Z Wa...

Page 35: ...5 4 0 6 0 75 90 95 120 135 160 Mix Dry 0 5 1 5 30 40 35 60 45 80 1 5 2 5 40 60 60 90 80 110 t Down Wear Dry 1 5 50 120 80 150 Drying time table is only for reference For wash dry program washing duration shall be added for total program time The time listed above is the reference value the actual drying effect may be affected by the clothing type clothing weight dehydration degree and ambient temp...

Page 36: ...undry will not be taken out of the appliance immediately after the programme has ended The maximum speed that can be set depending on the model and the programme that has been selected Finish in Before starting the programme you can preselect the programme end Finish in time in 0 5h increments h hour up to a maximum of 24 hours To do this 1 Select a programme except My Time programme The programme...

Page 37: ...mes only designed for drying function Wash Dry will not be lit on the display After Wash Dry or Dry selected one of Cupboard dry Cupboard dry ö Iron dry drying levels would be defaulted in the display and you can change the level as required Cupboard dry For single layer fabrics Garments can be folded or hung up in cupboard Cupboard dry For fabrics made of thick multilayered items of clothing whic...

Page 38: ...Speed option activated the maximum washing load will be reduced and extra cooling water will be needed for the drying process T Prewash Prewash for heavily soiled laundry Touch T Prewash to activate or deactivate it Note Put the detergent into dispenser I and II O Rinse plus Settings that can be selected Additional rinse cycles for particularly sensitive skin and or for areas with very soft water ...

Page 39: ...econds after selecting the new programme and settings Á Silent Function designed for noise reduction Washing and drying process noise will be reduced and ending signal will be switched off Note If silent is selected for wash only remaining moisture of the laundry will be slightly increased The spin result may not be satisfying Before hanging you can select Spin programme to further reduce moisture...

Page 40: ... only 2 Turn the water tap on 3 Open the appliance door Switching on the appliance selecting a programme Press the button till the indicator lamp lights up release the button The appliance is switched on The Cotton programme only washing which is preset at the factory is then always displayed You can use this programme or select a different programme Note If you have activated the childproof lock ...

Page 41: ...rying programme Page 29 Selecting additional programmes You can select additional programmes via Home Connect app 1 Connect the appliance to your home network and the Home Connect app 2 Select further programme appears on the display panel Note You can select the programmes directly via the Home Connect app 3 Select the desired programme on the Home Connect app The settings of the selected program...

Page 42: ...tions on the packaging the amount of laundry soiling Filling the dispensers 1 Pull out the detergent drawer Warning Eye skin irritation If the detergent drawer is opened while the appliance is running detergent care product may run out Carefully open the drawer If detergent care product comes into contact with eyes or skin rinse thoroughly If accidentally swallowed seek medical advice 2 Pour in de...

Page 43: ...s down until the programme starts After the programme has started the programme duration is displayed And the symbols for the programme progress are lighting up Note Foam detection If the symbol Å also lights up in the display panel the appliance has detected too much foam during the wash cycle and automatically activated additional rinse cycles to remove the foam Childproof lock You can lock the ...

Page 44: ...nce off and on again to change the drying programme Cancel the programme For programmes washing at high temperatures 1 Touch the A button 2 To cool down laundry Select Rinse 3 Touch the A button For programmes washing at low temperatures 1 Touch the A button 2 Select Spin 3 Touch the A button For programmes in drying process 1 Switch the appliance off 2 Switch the appliance on again 3 To cool down...

Page 45: ...y controlled using a mobile device You can use the Home Connect app to do the following on your appliance from your mobile device Set up programs and launch them Adjust activate and deactivate program settings Query the status of programs Adjust activate and deactivate appliance settings Switch off the appliance Before you can use the Home Connect functions you will need to carry out the following...

Page 46: ...isplay You are now in the Home Connect menu Note Briefly press Remote start to exit the Home Connect menu Connecting to the home network and the Home Connect app Connect your appliance to the home network automatically or manually you only need to do this the first time Notes If your home network router has a WPS function you can connect the appliance to your home network automatically If your hom...

Page 47: ...nce now sets up its own Wi Fi network with the name SSID HomeConnect 3 Call up the Wi Fi setting on the mobile device 4 Connect the mobile device to the Home Connect Wi Fi network and enter the password key HomeConnect Your mobile device now connects to the appliance The connection process may take up to 60 seconds 5 Once you have connected successfully open the Home Connect app on your mobile dev...

Page 48: ...pliance is already connected to your home network you can activate or deactivate Wi Fi on your appliance Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu Page 46 1 Set the programme to position 4 Ÿ Wi Fi appears in the display 2 Press A If Ÿ appears in the display Wi Fi is activated on the appliance If appears in the display Wi Fi is deactivated on the appliance Notes If you connect to your home netwo...

Page 49: ...o the Home Connect app Updating the software You can update the Home Connect software on your appliance As soon as a new software update is available a note appears in the display ž š Install the update directly via the message in the display or manually as follows Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu Page 46 1 Set the programme to position 6 š software update appears in the display A flas...

Page 50: ...pares the Home Connect functions for use and is only required when you want to use these Home Connect functions for the first time Note Ensure that the Home Connect functions can be used only in conjunction with the Home Connect app Information on data protection can be accessed in the Home Connect app Declaration of Conformity Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH hereby declares that the appliance with H...

Page 51: ...ch itself off Basic settings To access the basic settings touch and hold the Á Silent button for approx 3 seconds The control panel show You can change the following basic settings The volume of the end signal The volume of the buttons The brightness of the Touch Display Switching the Drum Clean information signal on off End signal You can select position 1 and use the button to adjust the volume ...

Page 52: ...unevenly distributed the spin 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 2 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaningandmaintenance Warning Risk of death There is a risk of electric shock if touch live components Press the button and pull out the mains plug Caution Fire and explosion hazard Toxic vapours can be produ...

Page 53: ...n and leave the detergent drawer to dry Use chlorine free cleaning agents do not use steel wool If there are odours in the appliance or to clean the drum run the Drum Clean 90 C programme without laundry 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 c...

Page 54: ...owing in and to ensure that it is drained via the pump 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 first 1 Switch off the appliance Pull out the mains plug 2 Open the service flap 3 Take the drain hose out of the retainer Remove the sealing cap and pour the water out ...

Page 55: ...into dispenser II and start the Drain programme The drain hose at the siphon is blocked 1 Press the button Pull out the mains plug 2 Loosen the hose clamp Carefully remove the drain hose residual water may leak out 3 Clean the drain hose and siphon connecting piece 4 Re attach the drain hose and secure the connection point using the hose clamp Filter in the water supply is blocked Release water pr...

Page 56: ...upply is restored However if the laundry has to be removed the appliance door can be opened as follows Warning Risk of scalding When you are washing at high temperatures there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water and laundry If possible leave it to cool down first Warning Risk of injury Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries Do not reach i...

Page 57: ...er supply Water tap turned on Filter in the water supply is blocked Filter in the water supply is blocked on page 55 Is the supply hose kinked or trapped Lights up low water pressure For information only This will not affect the programme progress The programme duration is extended E 30 alternating with 80 Drain pipe or water drain hose is blocked Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose Dra...

Page 58: ... the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manu facturer Do not use detergent designed for woollens or delicates Switching the Drum Clean information signal on off Switching the drum care information signal on off on page 52 Lit Wi Fi is switched on and the appliance is connected to your home network Flashing The appliance is trying to connect to your home network Off Wi Fi is switched ...

Page 59: ...rted in order to calculate the optimum amount of water for washing The drum will then start filling with water The water is not draining Drain pipe or water drain hose is blocked Clean the drain pipe and the water drain hose Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed Ensure that the drain pipe and the water drain hose are not kinked or trapped The drain pump is blocked Drain pump is blocke...

Page 60: ...ash cycle Use commercially available low foam detergent and care product which are suitable for machine Repeated intensive foam ing Too much detergent used Add less detergent in the next time you run a wash cycle with the same load Use commercially available low foam detergent and care product which are suitable for machine Odours stain formation in the appliance Run the Drum Clean 90 C programme ...

Page 61: ...ry Run the Drum Clean cold programme without laundry and detergent to remove fluff which have accumulated inside the drum during the previous dry ing cycle Water inlet noise during the drying phase The washer dryer uses water condensation technology water is constantly needed to dry the laundry Therefore the water tap must be on all the time till the end of the drying phase Drying duration extende...

Page 62: ...g with the maximum load and divide the laundry into two drying cycles The power supply voltage is too low below 200 V provide a suitable power supply The water pressure is low According to water condensing principle low water pressure will cause evaporated steam to not condense properly and completely The water tap is closed during drying Due to the use of the water conden sation technology for dr...

Page 63: ...aff The warranty claim becomes void if repairs or interventions have been carried out by persons not authorised by us for that purpose or if our appliances have been fitted with spare supplimentary or accessory parts that were not genuine parts and then resulted in a defect Function relevant genuine spare parts according to the corresponding Eco design Order can be obtained from Customer Service f...

Page 64: ...online at https energylabel bsh group com This web address is linked to the official EU EPREL product database At the time of printing its web address had not yet been published Please then follow the instructions on searching for models The model identifier is made up of the characters before the slash in the product number E Nr on the rating plate Alternatively you can also find the model identi...

Page 65: ...6 1400 53 Eco 40 60 5 0 0 680 46 0 2 58 36 1400 53 Eco 40 60 2 5 0 250 26 0 2 58 26 1400 53 Eco 40 60 Wash Dry Cupboard dry 6 0 4 400 105 0 6 51 37 0 1 Eco 40 60 Wash Dry Cupboard dry 3 0 2 500 60 0 4 50 35 0 1 Cotton 20 C 10 0 0 390 89 0 3 23 22 1400 46 Cotton 40 C 10 0 1 280 89 0 4 08 41 1400 46 Cotton 40 C T Prewash 10 0 1 300 100 0 4 08 41 1400 46 Cotton 60 C 10 0 1 570 89 0 3 26 53 1400 46 Ea...

Page 66: ...nditions 1 If water damage is caused due to a fault in our Aqua Stop system we will compensate domestic customers for the damage caused 2 The liability guarantee 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 corre...

Page 67: ...6 ...

Page 68: ...ice 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 support you www bosch home com service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service directory Robert Bosch Hausge...

Reviews: