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- Page 1 Use and care manual Washer WAT28400TC...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents e n U s e a n d c a r e m a n u a l Identifying and treating stains ......... 26 Important information ........... 4 Purchase information ............4 Laundry detergents and additives ......27 Customer Service .............. -
Page 4: Important Information
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... -
Page 5: Your Washing Machine Is Intended For
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. -
Page 6: Safety Definitions
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. -
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
Do not operate the washing machine if parts are ▯ WASHING MACHINE, FOLLOW BASIC PRECAUTIONS missing or broken. INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING Do not operate the washing machine until you are sure ▯ Bosch washers are provided with an Use and Care ▯ that: Manual with Installation Instructions. -
Page 8: Introduction To Your New Washer
Please retain this manual for future Environmentally friendly use of your reference. washer Your new Bosch washing machine is designed to use Standard features water, energy and detergent in a highly efficient way to 15.4 lb (7 kg) large drum capacity (for regular cotton help reduce operating costs, conserve resources and ▯... -
Page 9: Dimensions And Clearances Required
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. - Page 10 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.
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Page 11: Installation Instructions
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. -
Page 12: Waste Disposal
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. -
Page 13: Parts Provided With Your Washer
Parts provided with your washer Back side of the washing mashine Hot water hose Cold water 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; contents: User Manual and Product Registration Pedestal item number: WMZ 20490 ▯... -
Page 14: Importance Of Installing On A Solid, Level Floor
Remove the sleeves. Take the power cable out of the floor brackets. 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. -
Page 15: Water Connections
Water connections blue - Cold water-hose ▯ 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. - Page 16 Sink siphon Secure the drain hose to the sink siphon using a Ø 0.9 - 1.6 in. (20-44 mm) hose clip (available from a hardware store). 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.
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Page 17: Leveling The Washer
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. -
Page 18: Electrical Connection
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. -
Page 19: Transporting The Washer
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. -
Page 20: Getting To Know Your Appliance
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 cycle for selecting a cycle and on/off switch;... -
Page 21: Operating Instructions
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. -
Page 22: Loading The Laundry
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... -
Page 23: Filling The Detergent And Additives Compartments
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. -
Page 24: Starting The Cycle
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. -
Page 25: Signal
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). -
Page 26: Laundry
Laundry Preparing the laundry L a u n d r y NOTICE: Damage to the appliance/fabrics Determining degree of soiling Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) Light soiling ▯ may damage the laundry or components in the washing No visible soiling or stains, but may have absorbed machine. -
Page 27: Laundry Detergents And Additives
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. -
Page 28: Program Selection Table
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 settings, Information up to: default settings (bold) Temperature Spin speed full load Extra hot Sturdy fabric, cotton or linen... -
Page 29: Starching
Programs Max. Selectable program Type of laundry Additional program settings; Load settings, Information up to: default settings (bold) Temperature Spin speed Cotton, linen synthetic or Perm P Light High load blended fabrics Soil Warm SpeedPerfect, Prewash, Perm P Heavy Cold Extra Rinse +1, +2 Soil No spin... -
Page 30: Default Program And Option Settings
Default Program and Option settings At the factory, temperature and spin speed options, and No Spin: 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. -
Page 31: Cleaning And Maintenance
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... - Page 32 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.
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Page 33: Cleaning The Drain Pump
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. - Page 34 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.
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
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. - Page 36 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.
- Page 37 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.
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Page 38: Error Messages
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. -
Page 39: Customer Service
Customer service Contact our Customer Service Department if your appliance needs repair. Our central Customer Service will be happy to supply you with details on a center close to you. E-Nr. and FD (serial number): When you contact our Customer Service, please have the E-Nr. - Page 40 BSH Home Appliances Pte. Ltd. *9001359936* 11F., No. 80, Zhouzi St., Neihu Dist., Taipei City 11493, Taiwan (R. O. C.) 9001359936 Tel: +886 2 8978 0999 • Customer Service: 0800-368-888 9711 www.bosch-home.com.tw...