Bosch WAWH8640IL Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAWH8640IL Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAWH8640IL en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2 Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents e n I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Intended use.
  • Page 4 Intelligent dosing system..42 Faults and what to do about them....57 Intelligent dosing system in the detergent drawer ....42 Emergency release.
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Intended use Intended use Safety instructions T he following safety information This appliance is intended for private ■ I n t e n d e d u s e S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to domestic use only.
  • Page 6 Safety instructions Do not allow children to Warning ■ clean or maintain this Risk of suffocation! appliance unsupervised. If allowed to play with the Keep children under 3 years packaging/plastic film or ■ and pets away from this packing components, children appliance.
  • Page 7: Installation

    Safety instructions If using a residual current Installation ■ circuit breaker, only use one Warning that bears the following Risk of electric shock/fire/ mark: z. The presence of material damage/damage to this mark is the only way to the appliance! be sure that it fulfils all the If the appliance is not installed applicable regulations.
  • Page 8 Safety instructions If the hoses and mains Warning ■ cables are not correctly Risk of injury/material routed, they may constitute a damage/damage to the tripping hazard, which may appliance! result in injury. The appliance may vibrate or ■ Route hoses and cables move when in operation, such that they do not potentially resulting in injury...
  • Page 9: Operation

    Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Warning ■ transportation by transport Risk of poisoning! locking devices. If the Poisonous fumes may be given transport locking devices are off by cleaning agents that not removed before the contain solvents, e.g. cleaning appliance is operated, this solvent.
  • Page 10: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions Warning Cleaning/Maintenance Eye/skin irritation! Warning Detergent and care products Risk of death! may spray out if the detergent The appliance is powered by drawer is opened while the electricity. There is a risk of appliance is in operation. electric shock if you come into Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if contact with live components.
  • Page 11 Safety instructions Warning Caution! Risk of poisoning! Material damage/damage to the appliance Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that Cleaning agents and agents for contain solvents, e.g. cleaning pretreating laundry (e.g. stain solvent. removers, prewash sprays, etc.) Do not use cleaning agents that may cause damage if they contain solvents.
  • Page 12: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 26 The displays provide information protection about the relative level of energy and water consumption in the selected P ackaging/used appliance programmes. E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n The more indicator lights light up, Dispose of packaging in an the higher the programme's...
  • Page 13: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions I ncluded with the appliance Customer services location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g directory* Check the machine for transport Note:...
  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The washing machine be stable Warning Note: so that it does not move around. Risk of injury! The installation surface must be firm The washing machine is very heavy. ■ ■ and level. Be careful when lifting/transporting Soft floors/floor coverings are not the washing machine.
  • Page 15: Installing The Appliance In A Kitchenette

    Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Take the hoses out of the holders. kitchenette Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not remove the appliance covering plate. Unscrew and remove all four transportation securing bolts with a Notes wrench (WAF 13).
  • Page 16: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Left-hand connection ■ Right-hand connection ■ The following are available from Tip: 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.
  • Page 17: Water Inlet

    Positioning and connecting Water inlet When the tap is open, the water flow rate is at least 8 l/min. Warning If the water pressure is higher than this, Danger of death! a pressure-reducing valve must be There is a risk of electric shock if you installed.
  • Page 18: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection Drainage into a washbasin 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 (e.g. when draining hot water into a washbasin).
  • Page 19: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting Levelling Notes The mains voltage and voltage ■ Align the appliance using a spirit level. indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same. Incorrect alignment may result in loud The connected load and fuse noises, vibrations and machine required are specified on the rating "movement".
  • Page 20: Before Washing For The First Time

    Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first time The washing machine was thoroughly tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water that may be left over from the test, run the first wash cycle without any laundry. Notes The washing machine must be ■...
  • Page 21: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation E.g. when moving house Caution! Risk of damage to the appliance caused by detergent/fabric softener leaking from the dispensers. Leaking detergent/fabric softener can Before switching on the appliance prevent the appliance from working again: correctly, e.g. due to damage to the Notes electronics.
  • Page 22: Main Points In Brief

    Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Connect the mains Open the door. To switch on, press Select a plug. Turn on the the # button.
  • Page 23: Getting To Know The Appliance

    Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance W ashing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer ~ Page 39 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
  • Page 24: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive Note: P Child lock. E 3 sec. (except for the main switch) and only Activate/deactivate to prevent the need to be pressed lightly. set functions from being changed accidentally: To do this, press the Ready in ñ...
  • Page 25 Getting to know the appliance h The Remote Start } button enables the programme to be started remotely on the appliance via the Home Connect app. Remote start remains enabled for 24 hours after it has been activated. It is automatically deactivated if you do not start the programme via the Home Connect app during this...
  • Page 26: Display Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Display panel @ Ready in ñ 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) Basic dosage ■...
  • Page 27 Getting to know the appliance Further information Further information Water pressure too low (may Programme progress: is flashing increase the programme duration) Prewash Childproof lock: ~ Page 40 Wash Childproof lock activated Rinse à continuously Spin - 0 - Programme end Childproof lock activated, Programme end with Rinse Stop is flashing...
  • Page 28: Laundry

    Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 29 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry SpeedPerfect ( setting if L a u n d r y necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
  • Page 29: Detergent

    Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
  • Page 30: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Overview of programmes P rogrammes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Programme name Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and the fabrics for which it Temperature that can be selected is suitable.
  • Page 31 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings f Easy-Care Max. 4 kg Synthetic or blended fabrics Ž ... 60 °C $, 0 - 1200 rpm EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect (, Prewash T, Rinse Plus ' Detergent è, fabric softener è o Mix Max.
  • Page 32 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings Rinse ' / Spin 0 / Empty [ Combined extra programme for rinsing and spinning the laundry, and draining the rinsing water $, 0 - 1600** rpm The Rinse Plus ' button is activated at the factory for Note: .
  • Page 33 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings *** AllergyPlus ; Max. 6,5 kg Hard-wearing fabrics made of cotton or linen Ž - 60 °C Note: . Particularly suitable for strict hygiene requirements or $, 0 - 1600** rpm particularly sensitive skin thanks to the extended wash cycle at a EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect (, defined temperature, higher water level and extended rinse cycle.
  • Page 34 Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings *** Sportswear w Max. 2 kg Sportswear and leisurewear made from microfibre fabrics Ž - 40 °C Notes $, 0 - 800 rpm Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener. ■ EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect (, Before washing, clean the detergent drawer thoroughly (all ■...
  • Page 35: Starching

    Overview of programmes Programme/Type of laundry/Instructions Settings *** Automatic 60° Max. 6 kg More intensive treatment of the laundry; 60 °C the degree of soiling and the type of fabric are automatically $, 1400 rpm detected, and the washing sequence and intelligent dosing are adjusted accordingly.
  • Page 36: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set Programme default depends on the model and programme that has been selected. settings Ready in ñ T he default programme settings are P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s displayed in the display panel after Before starting the programme, you selecting the programme.
  • Page 37: I-Dos Settings

    Additional programme settings i-DOS settings Additional programme settings Your washing machine has an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and fabric softener. An overview of all additional settings, A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s which can be selected depending on the The washing machine doses your programme, can be found from...
  • Page 38: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance The maximum load and the duration ■ Operating the of the programme (alternately) The indicator light for the i-DOS appliance ■ settings, if intelligent dosage has been selected P reparing the washing Information on water and energy O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e ■...
  • Page 39: Measure And Add Detergent And Care Products

    Operating the appliance Pressing and holding the buttons Note: automatically runs through the setting values until the last one. Then press the button again and you will be able to change the setting values again. The settings are activated without needing to be confirmed.
  • Page 40: Start The Programme

    Operating the appliance Start the programme Adding laundry Press the A button. The indicator lamp After starting the programme, you can lights up and the programme starts. add or remove laundry if necessary. The display panel shows the "Ready in" Press the A button to do this.
  • Page 41: Cancel The Programme

    Operating the appliance Cancel the programme Notes Do not leave any items of laundry in ■ For programmes at high temperatures: the drum. They may shrink in the Press the A button. next wash or discolour another item. To cool down laundry: Remove any foreign objects from the ■...
  • Page 42: Intelligent Dosing System

    Intelligent dosing system Notes Intelligent dosing Only use easy-pour liquid products ■ system that the manufacturer recommends adding to the detergent drawer. Do not mix different liquid I ntelligent dosing system in ■ detergents. If changing your liquid I n t e l l i g e n t d o s i n g s y s t e m the detergent drawer detergent (type, manufacturer, etc.), empty the dispenser completely and...
  • Page 43: Everyday Use

    Intelligent dosing system When the appliance is switched on, the In addition to intelligent dosage, fact that the detergent drawer is closed cleaning aids (e.g. stain remover) can completely is indicated by the following: be added manually to compartment v u, if necessary. ~ Page 45 If intelligent dosagei-DOS w or ■...
  • Page 44 Intelligent dosing system My water hardness: Notes Reduce the basic dosage if using a ■ very concentrated detergent. If large amounts of foam are ■ repeatedly created during washing, please check your basic dosage and dosage quantity settings. Certain types of liquid detergent can also create excessive amounts of Below is an example of detergent foam.
  • Page 45: Manual Dosage

    Intelligent dosing system Manual dosage Dosing and adding detergent: Pull out the detergent drawer. 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.
  • Page 46: Home Connect

    Home Connect Notes Home Connect Please observe the safety ■ precautions in this instruction T his appliance is Wi-Fi-capable and can manual and make sure that these H o m e C o n n e c t be remotely controlled using a mobile are complied with even when device.
  • Page 47: Connecting To The Home Network And The Home Connect App

    Home Connect Connecting to the home Activate the WPS function on your home network router within the next network and the Home 2 minutes. Connect app If the appliance has connected to your home network successfully, ™©Ÿ and Connect your appliance to the home | appear in the display and light up network automatically or manually continuously.
  • Page 48 Home Connect 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 46 Make sure that you have opened the Home Connect app and are logged in.
  • Page 49: Activating/Deactivating Wi-Fi

    Home Connect Activating/deactivating Wi-Fi Resetting your network settings If your appliance is already connected to your home network, you can activate You can reset all of the network or deactivate Wi-Fi on your appliance. settings. Ensure that you are in the Home Ensure that you are in the Home Connect menu.
  • Page 50: Updating The Software

    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 Home Connect functionality meets the —˜š (update) appears in the display.
  • Page 51: Appliance Settings

    Appliance settings Changing the signal volume Appliance settings Use the Ready in ñ + or - button to Y ou can change the following settings: change the following settings at the A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s corresponding programme selector The volume of the buttons and the ■...
  • Page 52: Sensors

    Sensors Sensors A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s Depending on the type of fabric and load, the automatic load sensing function optimally adjusts the water consumption and programme duration in each programme. Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances...
  • Page 53: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Cleaning and panel maintenance Wipe the housing and the control ■ Warning panel with a soft, damp cloth. C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Remove the detergent residue Danger of death! ■...
  • Page 54: I-Dos Detergent Draw And Its Housing

    Cleaning and maintenance i-DOS detergent draw and its The detergent drawer can be removed completely to allow you to housing clean to dispensers after you have emptied them. Emptying the dispensers: a) Empty the dispensers before The dispensers have emptying removing the drawer.
  • Page 55: The Drain Pump Is Blocked, Emergency Draining

    Cleaning and maintenance – Protect the rear drawer connector The drain pump is blocked, against water, detergent or fabric- emergency draining softener residue; if necessary, clean the outer surfaces with a Warning soft, damp cloth. Dry before Risk of scalding! putting back in.
  • Page 56: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Filter in the water supply blocked First, reduce the water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap. Select any programme (except Rinse/Spin/Empty). Put the service flap back on, lock it Press the A button. Allow the into place and close it.
  • Page 57: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. E mergency release F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m . E.g.
  • Page 58: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Indicator Cause/remedy - P - and ÿ The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. - P - The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■...
  • Page 59: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy Water is leaking from the Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ machine. Tighten the threaded joint on the supply hose. ■ The appliance is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
  • Page 60 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy The programme is taking Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an ■ longer than usual. imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection system is active – a rinse cycle has been ■...
  • Page 61: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service Faults Cause/remedy The display panel/ Has there been a power failure? ■ indicator lights do not Have the fuses blown/has the circuit breaker tripped? Switch on the ■ work while the appliance circuit breaker/replace the fuses. is running. If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
  • Page 62: Consumption Rates

    Consumption rates Consumption rates E nergy and water consumption, programme duration and C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate values) Programme Load Energy Water Programme consumption**...
  • Page 63: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Aqua-Stop warranty D imensions: O nly for appliances with Aqua-Stop T e c h n i c a l d a t a A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y 850 x 600 x 590 mm In addition to warranty claims against (height x width x depth)
  • Page 64 0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY *9001268973*...

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