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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAV32M40TH [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 7 Display ........  21 1.1 General information.... 4 8 Buttons ........  23 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9 Programmes ......  25 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 10 Accessories......  29 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......  33 21 Consumption values....  54 14.1 Activating the childproof 22 Technical data ......  54 lock ........ 33 14.2 Deactivating the childproof 23 Declaration of Conformity ..  55 lock ........ 33 15 Home Connect ......  33 15.1 Setting up the Home Con- nect app ........  34 15.2 Setting up Home Connect..
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 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 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect 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 6 en Safety 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 7: Safe Use

    Safety en ▶ 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 8 en Safety 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 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re- placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser- vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage 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 ATTENTION! able to operate properly.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en 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 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection 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 13 Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. power cord or Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the hoses ance anywhere that is liable to ex- between the wall...
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all of Put on the 4 cover caps. the screws for the 4 transit bolts using a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder. Note: To install the transit bolts to transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- Remove the 4 sleeves.
  • Page 15: Removing The Transport Struts

    Installation and connection en Remove the transport strut. 4.5 Removing the transport struts Unscrew and remove the screws in the vertical transport struts using a T20 screwdriver. 4.6 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose Connect the water inlet hose. Remove the transport struts. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4").
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection safety regulations, and should in- Water outlet connection types clude a residual current circuit- This information is intended to help breaker. you to connect this appliance to the water outlet. Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance's power cable in a socket ATTENTION! nearby.
  • Page 17 Installation and connection en To align the appliance, turn the ap- pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level. All appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground. Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten the lock nuts against the housing until they are hand-tight.
  • Page 18: Detergent Drawer

    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 Transit bolts → Page 13 pump → Page 38 Door...
  • Page 19: Control Panel

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 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. Programmes → Page 25 Programme selector → Page 30...
  • Page 20: Before Using For The First Time

    en first time a After the programme has ended, first time 6 Before using for the the display shows: -0-. first time Start the first wash cycle or press to switch off the appliance. Prepare the appliance for use. first time → "Basic operation", Page 30 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor-...
  • Page 21: Display

    Display en 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. Program end time → "Buttons", Page 23 10.0 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
  • Page 22 en Display Display Description Spin Programme status Pause Programme status Program end Programme status ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appli- ance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 33 Blood The stain type is activated.
  • Page 23: Buttons

    Buttons en 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information Start / Reload / ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- Pause  gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause SpeedPerfect  ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration.
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection More information ⁠   Child Lock ¡ Activate → "Childproof lock", Page 33 push 3 sec. ¡ Deactivate Spin Speed  Multiple selection → "Basic settings", Page 36 Prewash  ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ Deactivate Extra Rinse ...
  • Page 25: Programmes

    Programmes en 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons  Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen 10.0 or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate SpeedPerfect ...
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm ⁠   Wool  Hand- or machine-washable items that are made from wool or contain wool. To prevent the laundry from shrinking, the drum moves the items very gently with long pauses. Use a detergent that is suitable for wool.
  • Page 27: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ⁠   Shirts/ Wash non-iron shirts and blouses made from cot- Blouses ton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Note: Use the Delicates/Silk  programme to wash shirts and blouses made from silk or delicate fab- rics.
  • Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate SpeedPerfect  . The maximum load is reduced to 2.0 kg. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm activated SpeedPerfect  Washing not possible...
  • Page 29: Preparing The Laundry

    Accessories en 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WMZ2381 tension or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 m). Fixing brackets Improves the stability of the appliance. WMZ2200 Elbow Secure the water outlet hose in place.
  • Page 30: Basic Operation

    en operation ¡ Do not use color-bleaching agents 13.4 Loading laundry in the appliance Note: To prevent creasing, note the maximum load for the programmes. → "Programmes", Page 25 operation 13 Basic operation Requirements operation ¡ The laundry is prepared and sor- 13.1 Switching on the appli- ted.
  • Page 31: For Liquid Detergent

    operation en Insert the measuring aid. Fold the measuring aid down and click it into place. Insert the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. 13.6 Use the measuring aid 13.7 Adding detergent and for liquid detergent care product To add liquid detergent, you can use a measuring aid in the detergent Notes drawer.
  • Page 32: Soaking Laundry

    en operation Remove the laundry. 13.9 Soaking laundry → "Unloading the laundry", Note: No additional detergent is re- Page 32 quired. The washing solution is then used for washing. 13.12 Resuming the pro- Start the programme. gramme when the pro- To pause the programme, after ap- gramme status is Rinse prox.
  • Page 33: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en Leave the appliance door and de- tions via the Home Connect app, ad- tergent drawer open so that resid- just its basic settings and monitor its ual water can evaporate. operating status. The Home Connect services are not available in every country. The avail- ability of the Home Connect function 14 Childproof lock depends on the availability of...
  • Page 34: Home Connect

    en Home Connect 15.1 Setting up the 15.3 Activating Wi-Fi on the Home Connect app appliance Install the Home Connect app on Note: When Wi-Fi is activated, the en- your mobile device. ergy consumption increases in com- parison to the values specified in the consumption value table. Press and hold Remote Start ...
  • Page 35: Remote Start

    Home Connect en Press Start / Reload / Pause  nect server and if Remote Dia- gnostics is available in the country in a The display shows YES. which you are using the appliance. Press Start / Reload / Pause  Tip: For further information and de- a The network settings are reset.
  • Page 36: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 16.1 Overview of basic settings Basic setting Programme posi- Value Description tion End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of 1 (quiet) the signal at the 2 (medium) end of the pro- 3 (loud)
  • Page 37: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Cleaning and servicing en 16.2 Changing the basic set- 17 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Set the programme selector to po- To keep your appliance working effi- sition 1. ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 17.1 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Risk of injury!
  • Page 38: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing Press down on the insert and re- Fit the insert and click it into place. move the detergent drawer. Clean the opening for the deter- Pull out the insert upwards. gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- Push in the detergent drawer.
  • Page 39 Cleaning and servicing en Open and remove the mainten- CAUTION - Risk of scalding! ance flap. When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
  • Page 40 en Cleaning and servicing Ensure that both impellers can Cleaning the drain pump turn. Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 38 Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully. The filter insert in the pump ‒ housing may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt.
  • Page 41: Cleaning The Intake Opening In The Rubber Gasket

    Cleaning and servicing en Insert and close the maintenance Remove any blockages from the flap. intake opening. Note: Do not use any sharp or poin- 17.4 Cleaning the intake ted objects. opening in the rubber gasket Regularly check the intake opening in the rubber gasket for any block- ages and clean the intake opening.
  • Page 42: 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! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" 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 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -10" and/or If the error message is displayed again, call cus- tomer service. → "Customer Service", Page 53 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).
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in. working. Connect the appliance to the power supply. ▶ The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped. Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶...
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Drain pump is blocked. ing. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 38 ▶ is activated. Continue the programme by selecting ⁠   Spin or ▶ ⁠   Drain and pressing Start / Reload / Pause  → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 32 The water outlet hose is connected too high.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times. imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting 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 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 38 ▶ pump. Slurping, rhythmical The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is suction noise. pumped out.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting 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 ⁠...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking from Dirt on the door or seal causes leaks. below the door. Clean the door and the seal. ▶...
  • Page 52: Emergency Release

    en Transportation, storage and disposal 18.1 Emergency release 19.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 38 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 53: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    Customer Service en 19.4 Disposing of old appli- 20 Customer Service ance Detailed information on the warranty Valuable raw materials can be re- period and terms of warranty in your used by recycling. country is available from our after- sales service, your retailer or on our WARNING website.
  • Page 54 en Consumption values 21 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.
  • Page 55 5-GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + A detailed RED Declaration of Con- 5470–5725 MHz): max. 50 mW formity can be found online at www.bosch-home.com among the additional documents on the product page for your appliance. UK (NI) 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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