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Use and Care Manual, Installation Instructions Washer WAT28401TC...
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Welcome to Your New Washer! Congratulations on your selection of a new Bosch washer for your laundry needs. We are confident you will enjoy the superior performance and reliability. Please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service department if you have any questions or comments with your new washer.
Table of contents e n - u s U s e a n d C a r e M a n u a l , I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Identifying and treating stains .........
Please take a moment to record the following basic satisfied. This will usually correct the problem. information about your new Bosch washer. This information will be helpful in the event you need to If after working with the dealer or our Customer...
Your washing machine is intended for Only household use and in a non-commercial ▯ Y o u r w a s h i n g m a c h i n e i s i n t e n d e d f o r environment.
Safety Definitions Important safety information is contained in this manual S a f e t y D e f i n i t i o n s and on the warning labels located on your washer. Standard symbols and headings are used to identify areas where you should take precautions to avoid injury or damage.
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING Do not operate the washing machine if parts are ▯ missing or broken. Bosch washers are provided with an Use and Care ▯ Do not operate the washing machine until you are sure Manual with Installation Instructions.
Standard features and helpful information washer Thank you for choosing Bosch for your laundry Your new Bosch washing machine is designed to use appliance needs. water, energy and detergent in a highly efficient way to Please read and follow the use and care, important...
D i m e n s i o n s a n d c l e a r a n c e s r e q u i r e d Stacked washer and dryer A Bosch dryer of the same dimensions can be placed on top of the washer to save space.
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Stand alone (shown) or Side-by-Side Under counter (Less Desirable) If front of the appliance is covered ventilation openings must be installed. E & F are minimum area sizes 63 sq.in. 404 sq.cm 63 sq.in. 404 sq.cm Under counter (Preferred) G & H actual spacing dimensions for min. open area sizes 3 in.
Installation instructions WARNING Tools needed I n s t a l l a t i o n i n s t r u c t i o n s RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY The following tools may be helpful during installation of TO PERSONS your washer.
Waste disposal Disposal of Your Old Appliance Your old appliance can be recycled if it is no longer to be Disposal of Packaging Materials used. Prior to disposing of your old appliance observe After unpacking your new appliance dispose of the the following precautions to reduce safety risks.
Parts provided with your washer Back side of the washing mashine Hot water Aqua-Secure hose Cold water Aqua-Secure hose NOTICE: If any parts are missing please notify your dealer immediately. Power cord with plug Set up on a pedestal with drawer Literature pack;...
Importance of installing on a solid, level floor Your new Bosch washing machine utilizes high spin speeds to achieve superior water removal from your laundry resulting in reduced drying time. It is important to install your washing machine on a floor that will provide firm support.
Water connections Water supply hose connections NOTICES The washing machine must only be operated with cold ▯ and hot (max. 140 °F/60 °C) tap water. Do not connect the appliance to the mixer tap of a pressurized hot-water boiler. To prevent water damage, the hot and cold water ▯...
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Position hoses as shown when routing hoses to left side Types of drainage hookups of washer (facing from front). Standpipe Attach the drain hose to the elbow included with your washer. Position the elbow on the drain hose 4" from end of hose as shown.
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Wash Basin WARNING SCALDING When washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you touch hot suds, e.g. when pumping out hot suds into a wash basin. Do not reach into the hot suds. NOTICE: Appliance damage/damage to textiles If the end of the drain hose touches the discharge water (water drained from washer) it (the discharge water) can be sucked back into the appliance and may damage the...
Leveling the washer Importance of leveling the washer Your new washer uses high spin speeds to remove water at the end of the wash cycle. It is important that your washer is level and that all four washer feet press with equal pressure against the floor.
Electrical connection plate (located inside the washer door, immediately below the drum opening). ~ Purchase information; Page 4 WARNING See the table below for connection specifications and ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD fuse/breaker requirements. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding Volts Hertz Ampers Watts conductor may result in electric shock.
Transporting the washer Before transporting the washer Disconnect the washer power cord from the wall outlet. Turn off the water supply to the washer. Disconnect water supply lines from the tap. Disconnect the drain hose from the drain location. Install the transport bolt assemblies as shown in the following images.
Getting to know your appliance G e t t i n g t o k n o w y o u r a p p l i a n c e Program Selector Start/Pause starts or pauses the selected program for selecting a program and on/off switch;...
Operating Instructions WARNING Changing default cycle settings O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to You can use the default settings or change them to your persons, read the Important Safety Instructions and desired settings.
Loading the laundry WARNING To avoid risk of explosion! Laundry items that have been pretreated with any material containing solvents (e.g. stain remover, cleaner’s solvent) must be rinsed out thoroughly by hand before they are placed in the washing machine. Loosen the laundry being loaded and mix small and large items Unfold the sorted items and place them loosely in the...
Filling the detergent and additives Softener Fabric softener, starch compartments chamber Do not exceed max NOTICE: Damage to the appliance Tips Detergent and laundry pre-treatment aids (e.g. spot Do not pour fabric softener directly into remover, pre-wash sprays, etc.) can cause damage if the wash load.
Starting the cycle Cancel cycle Touch the Start/Pause button. Indicator lamp lights up For cycles with a high temperature: and the cycle starts. Touch Start/Pause. NOTICE: If you want to protect the cycle against Cool the laundry off: Select Rinse. inadvertent adjustment, select the child lock.
Signal You can change the following settings: volume for button signals ▯ volume for indicator signals ▯ To change these settings always activate adjustment mode first. Activate adjustment mode Select Cotton Normal on Position 1. The appliance is on. Hold down Start Pause and turn the Program Selector to the right (Position 2).
Laundry Preparing the laundry Determining degree of soiling L a u n d r y NOTICE: Damage to the appliance/fabrics Light soiling ▯ Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) No visible soiling or stains, but may have absorbed may damage the laundry or components in the washing some odor.
Laundry detergents and additives Adding the correct amount of HE detergent Saving energy and reduce detergent L a u n d r y d e t e r g e n t s a n d a d d i t i v e s For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower WARNING washing temperature) and detergent.
Program selection table P r o g r a m s e l e c t i o n t a b l e Programs Max. Selectable program Type of laundry Additional program settings ; Load up settings, Information default settings (bold) Temperature Spin speed full load Extra hot...
Programs Max. Selectable program Type of laundry Additional program settings ; Load up settings, Information default settings (bold) Temperature Spin speed 1/2 load Hot High Easy-care fabrics made of Quick 30’ cotton, linen, synthetic fibers (approx. 30 Warm or blended fabrics; minute cycle) Cold suitable for lightly soiled...
Default Program and Option settings No Spin At the factory, temperature and spin speed options, and : This option eliminates the final spin and the cycle duration ("Finish in" time) are pre-set for all cycles. load remains saturated with the final rinse water. The pump is activated to remove all residual water.
Cleaning and maintenance Your washer is designed to give you years of service. Cleaning the detergent dispenser tray C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Observe the following instructions to maintain and protect your washer and keep it in top operating If there is a buildup of residual detergent or additives, or...
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Clean the strainers at the water tap end of the hose Remove the hose from the tap. Rinse the strainer under running water. Look at the strainer to see if any visible debris is still present. Rinse again if necessary to remove the debris. Reconnect the hose to the tap.
Cleaning the drain pump Loosen the screws and remove the protective film. WARNING RISK OF SCALDING Risk of hot water injury to skin! Allow the water to cool down prior to actuating the emergency door lock release. You are responsible for ensuring all safety precautions are followed when draining water from washer and/or manually opening the washer door.
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Snap the service cover in place at the hinges and close it.Wipe up any spilled water. NOTICE: In order to prevent detergent from flowing unused into the drain during the next wash cycles: pour 0.26 U.S. gallons/1 liter water into the chamber II. Turn the cycle selector to the Drain and touch the Start/Pause button.
Troubleshooting Emergency door lock release T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g In the event of a power interruption the program will continue running when the power supply has been restored. If the washer door must be opened and the normal door unlock procedures do not work, the emergency door lock release rod can be actuated to open the door.
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Determing the Problem Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Washer door cannot be Child lock is activated. Deactivated Child lock (touch and hold Temperature opened. and Finish in for approximately 3 seconds). A power failure occured. If a cycle is interrupted by a power failure, it will resume when the power is restored.
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Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Water has not drained Suds may be excessive (usually Use less detergent for future loads. Be sure to use completely. due to too much detergent or non- only high efficiency HE-detergents. HE detergent being used). Pump is blocked. Check and clean the drain pump, water drain hose and/or the drain pipe.
Error messages Display Fault Measure Door not closed properly. Check to be sure no laundry is caught in the washer flashes è door. Close the door securely. Cold water tap not turned on. Turn on the cold water tap. Supply hose for cold water kinked Eliminate the cause, replace the hose if damaged.