User Manual Bosch WDU28568GB Washer dryer

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User Manual

For WDU28568GB. Also, The document are for others Bosch models: WDU28...GB, WDU28...SN

• Your new washer dryer2
• Display rules2
• : Warning!2
• Caution!2
• Note/tip2
• 1. 2. 3. / a) b) c)2
  • ■ / -2
• Contentsen Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions3
  • 8 Intended use 43
  • ( Safety instructions 53
  • 7 Environmental protection 123
  • 5 Positioning and connecting 133
  • * Getting to know the appliance 223
  • Z Laundry 253
  • P Overview of programmes 273
  • 0 Programme default settings 323
  • \ Additional programme settings 333
  • 1 Operating the appliance 353
  • Q Appliance settings 403
  • H Sensors 423
  • 2 Cleaning and maintenance 424
  • 3 Faults and what to do about them 464
  • 4 After-sales service 514
  • [ Consumption values 524
  • J Technical data 534
  • 8 Intended use4
    • Intended use4
    • ■ This appliance is intended for private domestic use only.4
    • ■ Do not install or operate this appliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and/or outdoor conditions. There is a risk that the appliance will be damaged if residual water in it freezes. If hoses freeze up, they may crack/burst.4
    • ■ This appliance must only be used for washing domestic laundry, consisting of machine-washable items and hand-washable woollens (see label on item). Using the appliance for any other purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and ...4
    • ■ This appliance must only be used for drying and freshening up domestic laundry, consisting of items that have been washed with water and are suitable for tumble drying (see label on item). Using the appliance for any other purpose is outside of t...4
    • ■ This appliance is suitable for operation with mains water and commercially available detergents and care products (must be suitable for use in washing machines).4
    • ■ This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 4000 metres above sea level.4
      • ( Safety instructions5
        • Safety instructions5
        • Children/people/pets5
          • : Warning5
          • Risk of death!5
    • ■ The appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge as long as they are supervised or have received instruction on how...5
    • ■ Children must not play with this appliance.5
    • ■ Do not allow children to clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised.5
    • ■ Keep children under 3 years and pets away from this appliance.5
    • ■ Do not leave the appliance unattended when children or other people who are unable to assess the risks are in the vicinity.5
      • : Warning5
      • Risk of death!5
    • ■ Do not position the appliance behind a door, as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening completely.5
    • ■ Once an appliance has reached the end of its life, pull the mains plug from the socket before severing the mains cable, and then destroy the lock on the appliance door.5
      • : Warning5
      • Risk of suffocation!5
      • : Warning6
      • Risk of poisoning!6
      • : Warning6
      • Eye/skin irritation!6
      • Installation6
        • : Warning6
        • Risk of electric shock/fire/ material damage/damage to the appliance!6
    • ■ The mains voltage on your power socket must match the rated voltage specified on the appliance (identification plate). The connected loads and the required fuse protection are specified on the identification plate.6
    • ■ The mains plug and the protective contact socket must match and the earthing system must be correctly installed.6
    • ■ The installation must have an adequate cross section.6
    • ■ The mains plug must be freely accessible at all times. If this is not possible, in order to comply with the relevant safety regulations, a switch (all pole disconnection) must be built into the permanent installation in accordance with electrical...6
    • ■ If using a residual current circuit breaker, only use one that bears the following mark: z. The presence of this mark is the only way to be sure that it fulfils all the applicable regulations.6
      • : Warning6
      • Risk of electric shock/fire/ material damage/damage to the appliance!6
      • : Warning7
      • Risk of fire/material damage/ damage to the appliance!7
      • : Warning7
      • Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance!7
      • : Warning7
      • Risk of injury!7
      • Caution!7
        • Material damage/damage to the appliance7
      • Operation8
        • : Warning8
        • Risk of explosions/fire!8
    • ■ Rinse the laundry thoroughly with warm water and detergent before drying it in the machine.8
    • ■ Do not place laundry in this appliance to be dried if the laundry has not been washed first.8
    • ■ Do not use the appliance if industrial chemicals have been used to clean the laundry.8
      • : Warning8
      • Risk of explosions/fire!8
      • : Warning9
      • Risk of fire/material damage/ damage to the appliance!9
    • ■ During the last part of the drying cycle, the laundry in the drum is not heated (cooling cycle). This is to ensure that it remains at a temperature at which it will not be damaged.9
    • ■ Do not switch off the appliance before the drying cycle has finished unless you remove all items of laundry from the drum immediately and spread them out (to dissipate the heat).9
      • : Warning9
      • Risk of poisoning!9
      • : Warning9
      • Risk of injury!9
      • : Warning9
      • Risk of scalding!9
      • : Warning10
      • Eye/skin irritation!10
      • Caution!10
        • Material damage/damage to the appliance10
      • Cleaning/Maintenance10
        • : Warning10
        • Risk of death!10
    • ■ Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply (pull out the plug).10
    • ■ Never take hold of the mains plug with wet hands.10
    • ■ When removing the mains plug from the socket, always take hold of the plug itself and never the mains cable, otherwise this may damage the mains cable.10
    • ■ Do not make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features.10
    • ■ Repairs and any other work on the appliance must only be conducted by our customer service or by an electrician. The same applies for replacing the mains cable (when necessary).11
    • ■ Spare mains cables can be ordered from our customer service.11
      • : Warning11
      • Risk of poisoning!11
      • : Warning11
      • Risk of electric shock/material damage/damage to the appliance!11
      • : Warning11
      • Risk of injury/material damage/damage to the appliance!11
      • Caution!11
      • Material damage/damage to the appliance11
    • ■ Do not allow these agents to come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance.11
    • ■ Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft, damp cloth.11
    • ■ Remove any detergent, spray or other residues immediately.11
      • 7 Environmental protection12
        • Environmental protection12
        • Packaging/used appliance12
        • Tips on economical use12
    • ■ Always fill the appliance with the maximum amount of laundry for each programme. ~ Page 2712
    • ■ Wash normally soiled laundry without pretreating.12
    • ■ For light and normal soiling in laundry, you can save energy and detergent.12
    • ■ The selectable temperatures apply to the care labels on the textiles. The temperatures in the appliance may deviate from this so that you get the optimum mix of energy-saving and washing results.12
    • ■ Energy-saving mode: If the appliance is not operated for a prolonged period (approx. 5 minutes), the Touch-Display lighting goes out before the programme starts and when the programme has ended to save energy, # flashes. Touch any area of Touch-D...12
    • ■ Automatic switch off: If the appliance is not operated for a prolonged period (at least 20 minutes, depending on the water level inside of appliance), it will automatically switch off before the programme starts or after the programme has ended. ...12
    • ■ If the laundry is then dried in the appliance, select the maximum possible spin speed. The less water the laundry contains, the less time and energy are required for drying.12
      • 5 Positioning and connecting13
        • Positioning and connecting13
        • Standard accessories13
          • Note:13
    • ■ Installation and operating instructions13
    • ■ Customer Service location directory*13
    • ■ Warranty*13
    • ■ Supplementary sheet for the installation and operating instructions*13
    • ■ Cover caps for openings after the transport braces have been removed13
    • ■ Home Connect Installation Guides*13
    • ■ Spirit level for aligning13
    • ■ Wrench with:13
      • – WAF13 for loosening the transport braces and13
      • – WAF17 for aligning the appliance feet13
        • Safety instructions14
          • : Warning14
          • Risk of injury!14
          • Caution!14
          • Damage to the appliance14
          • Caution!14
          • Water damage14
          • Notes14
        • Installation surface14
          • Note:14
        • Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor14
          • Caution!14
          • Damage to the appliance14
          • Note:14
        • Installing the appliance in a kitchenette14
          • : Warning14
          • Risk of death!14
          • Notes14
        • Removing the transport locks15
          • Caution!15
          • Damage to the appliance15
          • Note:15
            • 1. Take the hoses out of the holders.15
    • 2. Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws.15
      • a) Remove the mains cable from the holders.15
      • b) Remove the sleeves.15
    • 3. Fit the covers.15
    • 4. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks.16
      • Hose and cable lengths16
        • Tip:16
      • Water inlet16
        • : Warning16
        • Risk of death!16
        • Notes16
          • 1. Connect the water supply hose to the water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to the appliance:17
      • – Model: Standard17
      • – Model: Aqua­Secure17
      • – Model: Aqua-Stop17
        • Tip:17
    • 2. Open the water tap carefully, checking the leak tightness of the connection points. The screw connection is under mains water pressure.17
      • Water outlet18
        • : Warning18
        • Risk of scalding!18
        • Caution!18
        • Water damage18
        • Caution!18
        • Damage to the appliance/fabrics18
        • Note:18
    • Connection18
      • ■ Drainage into a washbasin18
      • ■ Drainage into a siphon18
        • Note:18
      • ■ Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber bushing or into a drainage pit18
        • Note:18
        • Alignment19
          • 1. Loosen the lock nuts using a wrench, by turning it in a clockwise direction.19
      • 2. Check the alignment of the appliance with a spirit level, and adjust it if necessary. Change the height by turning the appliance feet.19
      • 3. Tighten the lock nut against the housing.19
        • Electrical connection19
          • : Warning19
          • Risk of death!19
          • Notes19
        • Before washing for the first time20
          • Note:20
            • 1. Insert mains plug.20
      • 2. Turn the water tap on.20
      • 3. Press the # button till the indicator lamp lights up, release the button. The appliance is switched on.20
      • 4. Close the door. Do not load any laundry.20
      • 5. Select the Drum Clean 90°C programme.20
      • 6. Open the detergent drawer.20
      • 7. Pour approx. 1 litre of water into dispenser II.20
      • 8. Add standard detergent to dispenser II according to manufacturer’s instructions for light soiling.20
        • Note:20
      • 9. Close the detergent drawer.20
      • 10. Select A.20
      • 11. When the programme ends, press the # button till the indicator lamp turns off, release the button.20
        • Transportation20
        • Preparatory work:20
          • 1. Turn off the water tap.20
      • 2. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose. ~ Page 4520
      • 3. Drain any residual water. ~ Page 4320
      • 4. Disconnect the appliance from the mains.20
      • 5. Remove the hoses.20
      • 6. Empty the dispensers. ~ "Detergent drawer and housing" on page 4220
        • Installing the transport locks:20
          • 1. Remove the covers and keep them in a safe place.20
          • Note:20
      • 2. Insert all four sleeves.21
        • a) Clip the hoses securely in the holders.21
        • b) Clip the mains cable securely in the holders.21
        • c) Insert and tighten the screws.21
        • Notes21
• * Getting to know the appliance22
  • Getting to know the appliance22
  • Appliance22
  • Control panel23
  • Touch-Display24
  • Programme default settings24
    • Display24
    • Setting24
    • Description24
  • Additional programme settings24
    • Display24
    • Setting24
  • Status indicators for the programme progress (programme sequence)25
    • Display25
    • Setting25
    • Z Laundry25
      • Laundry25
      • Preparing laundry for washing25
  • Protecting your laundry and appliance25
    • Caution!25
    • Damage to the appliance/textiles25
    • ■ Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, care products and cleaning agents.25
    • ■ Do not exceed maximum load. Overfilling will impair the washing result.25
    • ■ Keep detergents and agents for the pretreatment of laundry (e.g. stain remover, prewash sprays, etc.) away from the surfaces of the appliance. Using a damp cloth, immediately remove any fine spray residue and other residue or droplets.25
    • ■ Empty any pockets. Remove any foreign objects.25
    • ■ Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).25
    • ■ Trousers, knitwear and knitted textiles, e.g. jersey garments, T-shirts or sweatshirts, should be turned inside out.25
    • ■ Ensure that underwired bras are appliance-washable.25
    • ■ Wash delicates in a net or bag (tights, underwired bras, etc).25
    • ■ Close zips, button up covers.25
    • ■ Brush sand out of pockets and collars.25
    • ■ Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.25
  • Sorting laundry25
    • ■ Type of fabric/fibre25
    • ■ Colour25
      • Note:25
    • ■ Soiling Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together.25
      • – Light: Do not need to pretreat, select the Speed setting if necessary.25
      • – Normal25
      • – Heavy: Load less laundry, need to pretreat or soak laundry firstly.26
      • – Stains: Remove/pretreat stains while they are fresh. First dab with soapy water; do not rub. Then wash the items of laundry with the appropriate programme. Stubborn or dried-in stains can sometimes only be removed by washing several times.26
    • ■ Symbols on the care labels26
      • Preparing laundry for drying26
        • Note:26
    • ■ a : You can select Cottons/Allergy+/MyTime + Dry26
    • ■ ` : You can select Easy-Care/Mixed Load/W Wool/ Down/Sportswear/Shirts + Dry26
    • ■ b = care symbol “Do not dry”26
    • ■ Delicates (silk, synthetic curtains).26
    • ■ Textiles which contain foam rubber or similar materials.26
    • ■ Textiles which were treated with flammable liquids, e.g. with stain remover, petroleum ether, thinners. Risk of explosion!26
    • ■ Textiles which still contain hairspray or similar substances.26
      • Notes26
      • P Overview of programmes27
        • Overview of programmes27
        • Selectable programme27
          • Programme/Type of laundry27
          • Options/Information27
          • Note:28
          • Notes28
          • Note:28
          • Notes29
          • Note:29
          • Notes30
          • Note:30
          • Notes30
        • Drying table31
        • Starching32
          • Note:32
            • 1. Switch on the appliance.32
    • 2. Select the Rinse programme.32
    • 3. Measure starch into compartment © in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (clean first if necessary).32
    • 4. Touch the A button.32
      • Dyeing/bleaching32
      • 0 Programme default settings32
        • Programme default settings32
        • Temperature32
        • Spin speed32
        • Finish in33
      • To do this:33
        • 1. Select a programme (except MyTime programme).33
    • 2. Select the ˜ button repeatedly until the required number of hours is displayed.33
      • Note:33
    • 3. Select the A button.33
      • Note:33
      • After starting the programme (if a “Finish in” time has been selected and the programme has not yet started), you can change the preselected number of hours as follows:33
        • 1. Select the A button.33
    • 2. Touch the ˜ or ~ button to change the number of hours.33
    • 3. Select the A button.33
      • \ Additional programme settings33
        • Additional programme settings33
        • Note:33
        • Wash+Dry33
        • Dry33
        • » (Cupboard dry)33
        • ¾ (Cupboard dry+)34
        • ö (Iron dry)34
        • Speed34
          • Note:34
        • Eco34
          • Note:34
        • T (Prewash)34
          • Note:34
        • O (Rinse plus)34
        • 2 (Hygiene care)34
          • Note:34
        • p (Easy iron)35
          • Note:35
        • Z (Water plus)35
        • â (Memory)35
      • To store:35
        • 1. Switch on the appliance.35
    • 2. Select a programme.35
    • 3. If required, change the programme default settings and/or select programme additional settings.35
    • 4. Touch and hold â (Memory) button for approx. three seconds.35
      • Á (Silent)35
        • Note:35
      • 1 Operating the appliance35
        • Operating the appliance35
        • Preparing the appliance35
          • Notes35
            • 1. Insert mains plug.35
            • : Warning35
            • Risk of death from electric shock!35
    • 2. Turn the water tap on.36
    • 3. Open the appliance door.36
      • Switching on the appliance/ selecting a programme36
        • Note:36
      • Placing laundry into the drum36
        • Notes36
      • Dosing and adding detergent and care product37
        • Caution!37
        • Damage to the appliance37
      • ■ water hardness (ask your water supply company),37
      • ■ the manufacturer’s specifications on the packaging,37
      • ■ the amount of laundry,37
      • ■ soiling.37
        • 1. Pull out the detergent drawer.37
        • : Warning37
        • Eye / skin irritation!37
    • 2. Pour in detergent and/or cleaning product.37
      • Notes37
      • Position the measuring aid A for measuring the correct amount of liquid detergent:37
        • 1. Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer.37
    • 2. Slide the measuring aid forwards, fold it down and click it into place.37
    • 3. Reinsert the drawer.38
      • Note:38
      • Starting the programme38
        • Note:38
      • Childproof lock38
      • ■ E (3s) lights up: The childproof lock is activated.38
      • ■ E (3s) flashes: If a button is touched while childproof lock is activated, the E (3s) button will flash.38
        • Note:38
        • Adding/removing laundry39
      • ■ The symbol Õ disappears, reloading is possible.39
      • ■ The symbol Õ lights up, reloading is not possible.39
        • Notes39
        • Changing the programme39
      • If you have started the wrong programme by mistake, you can change the programme as follows:39
        • 1. Touch the A button.39
    • 2. Select another programme.39
    • 3. And touch the A button again. The new programme starts from the beginning.39
      • Note:39
      • Cancel the programme39
      • For programmes washing at high temperatures:39
        • 1. Touch the A button.39
    • 2. To cool down laundry: Select Rinse.39
    • 3. Touch the A button.39
      • For programmes washing at low temperatures:39
        • 1. Touch the A button.39
    • 2. Select Spin.39
    • 3. Touch the A button.39
      • For programmes in drying process:39
        • 1. Switch the appliance off.39
    • 2. Switch the appliance on again.39
    • 3. To cool down laundry: Select the MyTime + Dry.39
    • 4. Touch the A button.39
      • Programme end39
        • Notes39
      • Removing laundry/switching off the appliance40
        • 1. Press the # button till the indicator lamp turns off, release the button. The appliance is switched off.40
    • 2. Open the door and remove the laundry.40
    • 3. Turn off the water tap.40
      • Note:40
      • Notes40
      • Q Appliance settings40
        • Appliance settings40
        • Automatic switch-off40
        • Basic settings40
      • ■ The volume of the end signal.40
      • ■ The volume of the buttons.40
      • ■ The brightness of the Touch-Display.40
      • ■ Switching the Drum Clean information signal on/off.40
  • End signal41
    • Possible setting values:41
  • Button signal41
    • Possible setting values:41
  • Brightness41
    • Possible setting values:41
  • Switching the drum-care information signal on/off41
    • Possible setting values:41
    • H Sensors42
      • Sensors42
      • Unbalanced load detection system42
        • Note:42
    • 2 Cleaning and maintenance42
      • Cleaning and maintenance42
      • : Warning42
      • Risk of death!42
      • Caution!42
      • Fire and explosion hazard!42
      • Caution!42
      • The appliance may be damaged!42
      • Appliance housing/control panel42
    • ■ Remove the detergent residue immediately.42
    • ■ Wipe the housing and the control panel with a soft, damp cloth.42
    • ■ Do not use abrasive cloths, sponges or detergents (stainless steel cleaner).42
    • ■ Do not clean the appliance with a water jet.42
      • Drum42
      • Descaling42
      • Detergent drawer and housing42
    • If the appliance contains detergent or fabric softener residues:42
      • 1. Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer.42
    • 2. To remove the insert: Push the insert upwards from below with your finger.43
    • 3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush, and dry it. Clean the inside of the housing as well.43
    • 4. Fit the insert and lock it in place (push the cylinder onto the guide pin).43
    • 5. Push in the detergent drawer.43
      • Note:43
      • Drain pump is blocked43
        • Note:43
          • : Warning43
          • Risk of scalding!43
            • 1. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug.43
    • 2. Open the service flap.43
    • 3. Take the drain hose out of the retainer.44
    • 4. Carefully unscrew the pump cover; residual water may leak out.44
    • 5. Refit and screw on the pump cover. The handle must be in a vertical position.44
    • 6. Close the service flap.44
      • Note:44
      • The drain hose at the siphon is blocked44
        • 1. Press the # button. Pull out the mains plug.44
    • 2. Loosen the hose clamp. Carefully remove the drain hose; residual water may leak out.44
    • 3. Clean the drain hose and siphon connecting piece.44
    • 4. Re-attach the drain hose and secure the connection point using the hose clamp.44
      • Filter in the water supply is blocked45
        • 1. Turn off the water tap.45
    • 2. Select any programme (except Rinse/Spin/Drain programme).45
    • 3. Select the A button. Allow the programme to run for approx. 40 seconds.45
    • 4. Press the button #.45
    • 5. Pull out the mains plug.45
      • 1. Disconnect the hose from the rear of the appliance.45
    • 2. Use pliers to remove the filter.45
    • 3. Clean the filter with a small brush.45
    • 4. Connect the hose and check for leaks.45
      • 3 Faults and what to do about them46
        • Faults and what to do about them46
        • Emergency release46
      • However, if the laundry has to be removed, the appliance door can be opened as follows:46
        • : Warning46
        • Risk of scalding!46
        • : Warning46
        • Risk of injury!46
        • Caution!46
        • Water damage!46
          • 1. Press the # button. Pull out the mains plug.46
    • 2. Open the service flap.46
    • 3. Drain the water. ~ Page 4346
    • 4. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.46
      • Information on the display panel47
        • Display47
        • Cause/Remedy47
        • Notes47
      • Faults and what to do about them48
        • Faults48
        • Cause/Remedy48
          • 1. Empty and clean.48
          • 2. Refill.48
          • 1. Switch the appliance off and on again.48
          • 2. Wait for the display message àœ©˜ to disappear.48
          • 3. Touch and hold A for at least 5 s.48
        • Note:49
        • 4 After-sales service51
          • After-sales service51
      • ■ On the inside of the loading door51
      • ■ On the back of the appliance51
        • [ Consumption values52
          • Consumption values52
        • Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programme (approximate values)52
          • Programme52
          • Load52
          • Energy consumption*52
          • Water consumption*52
          • Programme duration*52
          • J Technical data53
            • Technical data53