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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAL28RH1GR [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2 https://digitalguide.bsh-group.com?mat-no=9001689405  - --...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For further information, please refer to the Digital User Guide. Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   5 6 Before using for the first time ...    20 1.1 General information.... 5 6.1 Starting an empty washing cycle ......... 20 1.2 Intended use....... 5 1.3 Restriction on user group... 5 7 Display ........
  • Page 4 15 Home Connect ......   32 15.1 Connecting the appliance to a WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) with WPS function .. 32 15.2 Connecting the appliance to a WLAN home network (Wi-Fi) without WPS func- tion.......... 33 15.3 Connecting the appliance to the Home Connect app.. 34 15.4 Activating Wi-Fi on the ap- pliance ........ 34 15.5 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the...

  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety en 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...

  • Page 6: Safe Installation

    en Safety 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Page 7 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...

  • Page 8: Safe Use

    en Safety ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
  • Page 9 Safety en WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.

  • Page 10: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    en Safety 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.

  • Page 11: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en Make sure that the length of the ▶ 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- able to operate properly.

  • Page 12: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    en Environmental protection and saving energy Remove all detergent residue, Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ spray residue or other residues im- lightly and normally soiled laundry. mediately if they come into contact a At lower temperatures, the appli- with the appliance. ance consumes less energy.

  • Page 13: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection en Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 29 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance.
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection 4.4 Removing the transit Installation loca- Requirements tion bolts Base Secure the appli- The appliance is secured for trans- ance with fixing portation using transit bolts on the brackets rear of the appliance. → Page 29. Note: Keep the transit bolt screws and the sleeves in a safe place for fu- ture transport → Page 49.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Pull the power cable out of the Press down on the 4 cover caps. holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Remove the 4 sleeves. Connecting the water inlet hose Connect the water inlet hose. Put on the 4 cover caps. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4").

  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Water outlet connection types 4.6 Aligning the appliance This information is intended to help In order to reduce noise and vibra- you to connect this appliance to the tion and to prevent the appliance water outlet. from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    Installation and connection en Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance's power cable in a socket nearby.
  • Page 18 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. Maintenance flap for the drain pump → Page 37 Door Detergent drawer → Page 19...

  • Page 19: Detergent Drawer

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Detergent drawer Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡ Liquid starch ¡ Waterproofing agent Compartment I: ¡ Detergent for prewash ¡ Hygiene detergent 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

  • Page 20: Before Using For The First Time

    en first time Pour standard washing powder into compartment II. To prevent foaming, use only half first time 6 Before using for the of the amount of detergent recom- first time mended by the detergent manufac- turer for light soiling. Do not use Prepare the appliance for use.
  • Page 21 Display en 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 23 10,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load...
  • Page 22 en Display Display Designation More information ⁠ Voltage control Flashes: The automatic voltage control system system detects impermissible voltage drops. This will pause the programme. Note: The programme will continue when the voltage is permissible again. ⁠ Voltage control Flashes: The programme has been system paused because of impermissible voltage drops.
  • Page 23 Buttons en 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for . Button Selection More information (Start / ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- Pause) gramme.

  • Page 24: Cycle

    en Buttons Button Selection More information (Prewash) ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ Deactivate Activate or deactivate up to three ad- ¡ (Rinse Plus) ditional rinse cycles. ¡ Recommended for particularly sensit- ¡ ive skin or in regions with very soft water.

  • Page 25: Programmes

    Programmes en 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information about programme selection. Care symbols on the care labels Programme Description Max. load (kg) Βαμβακερά Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen 10,0 (Cottons) or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Speed.
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Μεταξωτά Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- (Delicates/Silk) cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag.
  • Page 27 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Πουκάμισα Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made from cot- (Shirts) ton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Tip: In order to avoid creasing in your laundry, you can activate . The laundry is only given a short spin and can be removed while still dripping wet.

  • Page 28: Laundry

    en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Γρήγορο Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- 15'/30' ded fabrics. (Super Quick Short programme for small items of lightly soiled 15' / 30') laundry. The programme duration is approx. 30 minutes. If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate Speed.

  • Page 29: Preparing The Laundry

    11 Laundry strips or use a mesh laundry – Use a mesh laundry bag for Note: More detailed instructions for use can be found on www.bosch- small items of laundry, such as children's socks home.com or by scanning the QR – Some stubborn or dried-in stains code on the title page of this user manual.

  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    Requirements in the digital instruction manual by ¡ A programme has been set. scanning the QR code in the table of ¡ The programme settings have contents or on www.bosch- been adjusted. home.com. Press and hold for approx. 3 ▶...

  • Page 31: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    operation en – If the temperature is high, start 13.6 Adding detergent and the Ξέβγαλμα programme. care product – If the water level is high, start the Στύψιμο programme or se- Note: Observe the information about lect a suitable programme for detergents and care products draining.

  • Page 32: Childproof Lock

    ¡ The Wi-Fi basic setting is activated scanning the QR code in the table of on the appliance. contents or on www.bosch- → "Activating Wi-Fi on the appli- home.com. ance", Page 34 The Home Connect services are not ¡...

  • Page 33: Connecting The Appliance To A Wlan Home Network (Wi-Fi) Without Wps Func- Tion

    Home Connect en Press and hold for at least 15.2 Connecting the appli- 3 seconds. ance to a WLAN home a The display shows Aut. network (Wi-Fi) without Press WPS function Press the WPS button on the router within the next 2 minutes. If your router does not have a WPS function, you can connect the appli- Take note of the information in the ance to your WLAN home network...

  • Page 34: Connecting The Appliance To The Home Connect App

    en Home Connect In the Home Connect app, enter 15.4 Activating Wi-Fi on the the network name (SSID) and appliance password (key) for your home net- work. Note: When Wi-Fi is activated, the en- Carry out the steps in the ergy consumption increases in com- Home Connect app to connect the parison to the values specified in the appliance.

  • Page 35: Remote Start

    Note: You can find further information function is automatically deactiv- in the digital instruction manual by ated. scanning the QR code in the table of lights up. contents or on www.bosch- home.com. Note: To deactivate the function, press 15.8 Data protection Please see the information on data protection.

  • Page 36: Cleaning And Servicing

    Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. 17.1 Cleaning the drum Pull out the insert upwards. CAUTION...

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and servicing en Fit the insert and click it into place. Open and remove the service flap. Clean the opening for the deter- Slide a sufficiently large container gent drawer. under the opening. Push in the detergent drawer. Take the drain hose out of the holder.
  • Page 38 en Cleaning and servicing Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- Requirement: The drain pump is ures, the detergent solution gets empty. → Page 37 hot. Since water may remain in the Do not touch the hot detergent ▶...
  • Page 39 Cleaning and servicing en Insert the pump cap. Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run the Άντληση pro- gramme after you have emptied the drain pump. Turn on the water tap. Insert the mains plug.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶ into the appliance. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 38 "E:36 / -25 / -26"...
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. Press to start the programme. All other error codes. Malfunction Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 50 "E:30/-20" Solenoid valve defective. Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 50 Detergent dosage is too high.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The door cannot is activated. be opened. Continue the programme by selecting Στύψιμο or ▶ Άντληση and pressing The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped. ▶ → "Cancelling the programme", Page 31 ▶ Water level is too high. Start the Άντληση programme.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is not flowing The tap is turned off. in. Detergent is not Turn on the tap. ▶ being dispensed. The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during Transit bolts have not been removed. the spin cycle. Removing the transit bolts ▶ Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 37 ▶...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the Στύψιμο programme.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Odours have formed Humidity and detergent residue may promote the in the appliance. formation of bacteria. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 36 ▶ If you are not using the appliance, leave the door ▶ and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.

  • Page 49: Emergency Release

    19.1 Removing the appliance → "Before using for the first time", Note: More detailed instructions for Page 20. use can be found on www.bosch- home.com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user manual. Turn off the water tap.

  • Page 50: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    en Customer Service 19.4 Disposing of old appli- 20 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Valuable raw materials can be re- unable to rectify faults on the appli- used by recycling. ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- WARNING tomer Service.
  • Page 51 Customer Service en Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
  • Page 52 en Consumption values 21 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Programme Load Pro-...

  • Page 53: Declaration Of Conformity

    150 cm quirements. ter inlet hose A detailed Declaration of Conformity Length of the wa- 150 cm can be found online at www.bosch- ter outlet hose home.co.uk among the additional documents on the product page for Length of the 160 cm your appliance.
  • Page 54 en Declaration of Conformity UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
  • Page 56 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, 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 direct- ory.

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