User Manual Bosch WAX32M41AU Series 8 washing machine, front loader 10 kg 1600 rpm

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User Manual

• User Manual - (English)

Specification

• Product Information Sheet - (English)

Table of contents

• Familiarising yourself with your appliance
• Display
• Buttons
• Programmes
• Before using for the first time
• Laundry
• Basic operation
• Childproof lock
• Basic settings
• Cleaning and servicing
• Troubleshooting
• Transportation, storage and disposal

User manual for Washing machine

Familiarising yourself with your appliance

Familiarise yourself with the parts of your appliance.

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.

1. "Maintenance flap for the drain pump" → Page 42
2. Door
3. "Detergent drawer" → Page 21
4. "Controls" → Page 21
5. "Water outlet hose" → Page 18
6. "Power cord" → Page 18
7. "Transport struts" → Page 16
8. "Transit bolts" → Page 15

Detergent drawer

Below is an overview of the structure of the detergent drawer.

1. Measuring aid for liquid detergent

→ "Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 36

2. Compartment II:

Detergent for main wash

Water softener

Bleach

Stain remover

3. Compartment :

Fabric softener

Liquid starch

Waterproofing agent

4. Compartment I:

Detergent for prewash

Hygiene detergent

Controls

The controls are used to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

1. "Programmes" → Page 26
2. "Programme selector" → Page 35
3. "Buttons" → Page 24
4. "Display" → Page 22

Display

The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information.

Buttons

Below is an overview of the buttons and their setting options. The selection of programme settings depends on the selected programme. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 26.

Programmes

Before using for the first time

Prepare the appliance for use.

Starting an empty washing cycle

Your appliance was inspected thoroughly before leaving the factory. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.

Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage" → Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.

1. Press

.

It may take a few seconds for the appliance to switch on.

2. Set the ⁠ Drum Clean programme.

3. Close the door.

4. Pull out the detergent drawer.

5. Pour approx. 1 litre of tap water into compartment II.

6. Pour washing powder into compartment II.

To prevent foaming, use only half of the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer for light soiling. Do not use detergent suitable for woollens or delicates.

7. Push in the detergent drawer.

8. Press Start/Reload to start the programme.

√ The display shows the remaining programme duration.

√ After the programme has ended, the display shows: End.

9. Start the first wash cycle or press to switch off the appliance.

→ "Basic operation", Page 35

Laundry

You can wash all items that the manufacturer has marked as machine-washable on the care label and fabrics made from hand-washable wool using your appliance.

Preparing the laundry

ATTENTION!

Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum.

▶ Remove all items from any pockets in your laundry before using the appliance.

▶ To protect your appliance and the laundry, prepare the laundry beforehand.

– Empty all pockets

– Brush sand out of all collars and pockets

– Close bed covers and cushion covers

– Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, hooks and eyes

– Tie cloth belts and apron strings together or use a mesh laundry bag

– Remove curtain hooks and lead strips or use a mesh laundry bag

– Use a mesh laundry bag for small items of laundry such as children's socks

– Separate items of laundry and shake them out

– Wash large and small items of laundry together

– Dab fresh stains with soapy water (do not rub them)

– Some stubborn or dried-in stains can be removed by washing several times

Sorting laundry

Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage" → Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.

▶ To improve washing results and prevent discolouration, sort the laundry according to the following criteria before washing.

– Type of fabric and fibre type

– Whites

– Colours Wash new coloured items separately the first time you wash them.

– "Soiling" → Page 33

– "Care symbols on the care labels" → Page 33

Degrees of soiling

Care symbols on the care labels

The symbols indicate the recommended programme and the numbers in the symbols indicate the maximum recommended washing temperature.

Tip: You can find more information about care symbols at www.ginetex.ch.

Detergents and care products

You can protect your appliance and your laundry by selecting and using the correct detergents and care products. You can use all detergents and care products which are suitable for domestic washing machines.

Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage" → Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.

The manufacturer's instructions for use and dosage can be found on the packaging.

Notes

• Only use liquid detergents that are self-flowing
• Do not mix different liquid detergents
• Do not mix detergent and fabric softener
• Do not use products which have developed a top layer or are highly congealed
• Do not use products containing solvents, caustic agents or volatile substances (e.g. bleach)
• Use dyes sparingly as salt may damage stainless steel
• Do not use bleaching agents in the appliance

Detergent recommendation

This information helps you to choose the right detergent for your fabrics.

Tip: Visit cleanright to find further information on detergents, care products and cleaning agents for domestic use.

Detergent dosage

Use the correct detergent dosage to achieve optimal washing results and save resources.

The detergent dosage depends on:

• The amount of laundry
• Degree of soiling
• Water hardness

You can find out how hard your water is from your local water company or measure it yourself using a water hardness tester.

Water hardness

Example of a manufacturer's instructions for detergent

These example values refer to a standard load of 4–5 kg.

The dosages can be found on the manufacturer's packaging.

• Adjust the dosage to the actual load.

Basic operation

You can find out everything you need to know about operating your appliance here.

Switching on the appliance

▶ Press

It may take a few seconds for the appliance to switch on.

Note: The drum is lit up after the door is opened and closed and once the programme has started. The light goes out automatically.

Setting a programme

1. Set the programme selector to the required "programme" → Page 26.

2. If necessary, "adjust the programme settings" → Page 36.

Adjusting the programme settings

Depending on the programme and programme progress, you can adjust or activate/deactivate the settings.

Note: Overview of all programme settings:

→ "Buttons", Page 24

Requirement: A programme has been set.

▶ Adjust the programme settings. The programme settings are not saved permanently for the programme.

Loading laundry

Notes

• Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage" → Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
• To prevent creasing, take note of the maximum load for the relevant "programme" → Page 26.

Requirement: Prepare and sort the laundry.

→ "Laundry", Page 32

1. Open the door.

2. Ensure that the drum is empty.

3. Separate the laundry and place it in the drum.

4. Note: Ensure that there is no laundry trapped in the door.

Close the door.

Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent

If you order the measuring aid as an accessory, you must use the measuring aid.

1. Pull out the detergent drawer.

2. Press down on the insert and remove the detergent drawer.

3. Insert the measuring aid.

4. Insert the detergent drawer.

Use the measuring aid for liquid detergent

To add liquid detergent, you can use a measuring aid in the detergent drawer.

1. Pull out the detergent drawer.

2. Slide the measuring aid forwards.

3. Fold the measuring aid down and click it into place.

4. Push in the detergent drawer.

Adding detergent and care product

Notes

• Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage" → Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
• Do not use the measuring aid for liquid detergent for gel detergents, washing powder, or if Prewash or "Ready in" time are activated.

Requirement: Find out the optimum dosage for "detergent and care product." → Page 34

1. Pull out the detergent drawer.

2. Pour in detergent. → "Detergent drawer", Page 21

3. If required, add the care product.

4. Push in the detergent drawer.

Starting the programme

Note: If you want to change the time until the programme ends, set the "Ready in" time first.

▶ Press Start/Reload .

√ The drum rotates and load detection takes place. This can take up to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum.

√ The display shows either the programme duration or the "Ready in" time.

√ After the programme has ended, the display shows: End.

Soaking laundry

You can soak the laundry before washing in the appliance by pausing the programme.

Note: No additional detergent is required. The washing solution is then used for washing.

1. Start the programme.

2. To pause the programme, after approx. 10 minutes, press Start/Reload .

3. To resume the programme, after the desired soaking time, press Start/Reload .

Adding laundry

Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage" → Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.

1. Press Start/Reload . The appliance is paused and checks whether it is possible to add or remove laundry. Take note of the programme status.

2. Add or remove laundry.

3. Close the door.

4. Press Start/Reload

Cancelling the programme

Once the programme has started, you can cancel it at any time.

Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage" → Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.

1. Press Start/Reload

2. Open the door.

The appliance door remains locked for safety reasons if the temperature and water levels are high.

– If the temperature is high, start the Rinse programme.

– If the water level is high: Start the ⁠ Spin or ⁠ Drain programme.

3. Remove the laundry.

Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold

1. Set the ⁠ Spin or Drain programme.

2. Press Start/Reload.

Unloading the laundry

Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage" → Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.

1. Open the door.

2. Remove the laundry.

Switching off the appliance

1. Press

2. Turn off the tap.

3. Wipe the rubber gasket dry and remove any foreign objects.

4. Leave the door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.

Childproof lock

Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls.

Activating the childproof lock

▶ Press and hold the two Child Lock ⁠ 3 sec. buttons for approx. 3 seconds.

√ The display shows .

√ The controls are locked.

√ The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off.

Deactivating the childproof lock

Requirement: To deactivate the childproof lock, the appliance must be switched on.

▶ Press and hold the two Child Lock ⁠ 3 sec. buttons for approx. 3 seconds.

So that the programme currently running is not cancelled, the programme selector must be set to the initial programme.

√ goes out in the display.

Basic settings

You can configure the appliance to meet your needs.

Overview of basic settings

Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance.

Changing the basic settings

1. Set the programme selector to position 1.

2. Press Spin Speed and, at the same time, turn the programme selector to position 2.

√ The display shows the current value.

3. Set the programme selector to the required position.

4. To change the value, press - / +.

5. To save the changes, switch off the appliance.

Cleaning and servicing

To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.

Tips on appliance care

Follow the tips for appliance care to ensure your appliance works correctly in the long term.

Cleaning the drum

If you often wash at a washing temperature of 40 °C and lower or the appliance has not been used for a long period, clean the drum.

CAUTION Risk of injury!

Permanently washing at low temperatures and a lack of ventilation for the appliance may damage the drum and cause injury.

▶ Regularly run a programme for cleaning the drum or wash at temperatures of at least 60 °C.

▶ Leave the appliance to dry after every operation with the door open, and leave the detergent drawer to dry.

▶ Run the ⁠ Drum Clean programme without laundry. Add washing powder.

Cleaning the detergent drawer

Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage" → Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.

1. Pull out the detergent drawer.

2. Press down on the insert and remove the detergent drawer.

3. Press out the insert upwards from below.

4. Clean the detergent drawer and insert with water and a brush, and then dry them.

5. Fit the insert and lock it into place.

6. Cleaning the opening for the detergent drawer.

7. Push in the detergent drawer.

Descaling

If you add detergent correctly, you do not need to descale your appliance. If you still wish to use descaler, follow the manufacturer's instructions for use.

ATTENTION!

The use of unsuitable descaling agents, e.g. for coffee machines, may damage the appliance.

▶ For this appliance, only use descaling agents that are available from the manufacturer's website or our after-sales service.

Cleaning the drain pump

Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises.

Emptying the drain pump

Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage" → Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.

1. Turn off the water tap.

2. Switch off the device.

3. Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply.

4. Open the maintenance flap.

5. Remove the maintenance flap.

6. Slide a receptacle under the opening.

7. Take the drain hose out of the holder.

8. CAUTION - Risk of scalding!

When you wash at high temperatures, 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.

9. Firmly press on the sealing cap.

10. Insert the drain hose into the holder.

Cleaning the drain pump

Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage" → Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.

Requirement: "The drain pump is empty." → Page 42

1. Since water may remain in the drain pump, remove the pump cap carefully.

‒ The filter insert in the pump housing may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt. Loosen the dirt and remove the filter insert.

2. Clean the interior, the thread on the pump cap and the pump housing.

The pump cap is comprised of two parts which can be taken apart for cleaning.

3. Make sure that the impeller in the drain pump can be rotated.

4. Insert the pump cap.

‒ Ensure that the parts of the pump cap are correctly assembled.

5. Screw on the pump cap.

The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position.

6. Insert the maintenance flap and lock it into place.

7. Close the maintenance flap.

Before the next wash

To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run the ⁠ Drain programme after you have emptied the drain pump.

1. Turn on the tap.

2. Insert the mains plug.

3. Switch on the appliance.

4. Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II.

5. Start the ⁠ Drain programme.

Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon

If the water outlet hose at the siphon is dirty or the detergent solution is not being pumped out, you must clean these.

1. Switch off the appliance.

2. Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply.

3. Loosen the hose clamp and carefully remove the water outlet hose.

Residual water may leak out.

4. Clean the water outlet hose and siphon connecting piece.

5. Reattach the water outlet hose and secure the connection point using the hose clamp.

Clean the water inlet filters.

Clean the filters in the water inlet in the event of blockages or if the water pressure is too low.

Emptying the water inlet hose

In order to be able to clean the filters, you must first empty the water inlet hose.

1. Turn off the tap.

2. Set a programme, except for Rinse , ⁠ Spin or ⁠ Drain.

3. Start the programme and leave it to run for approx. 40 seconds.

4. Switch off the appliance.

5. Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply.

Cleaning the filter on the tap

Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage" → Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.

Requirement: The water inlet hose is empty.

1. Remove the water inlet hose from the tap.

2. Clean the filter with a small brush.

3. Connect the water inlet hose and check for leaks.

Cleaning the filter on the appliance

Note: Please read the information in the "Safety" → Page 4 and "Preventing material damage" → Page 11 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.

Requirement: The water inlet hose is empty.

→ "Emptying the water inlet hose", Page 46

1. Disconnect the hose from the rear of the appliance.

2. Use pliers to remove the filter.

3. Clean the filter with a small brush.

4. Reinsert the filter.

5. Connect the hose and check for leaks.

Troubleshooting

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshooting information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unnecessary costs.

WARNING Risk of electric shock!

Improper 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 replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.

Error code / Fault display / Signal

Malfunctions

Noise

Problem with results

Leakage

Odours

Emergency release

To remove the laundry in the event of a power failure, for example, you can manually release the door.

Releasing the door

Requirement: "The drain pump is empty." → Page 42

1. ATTENTION! Escaping water may cause material damage.

▶ Do not open the door if you can see water through the glass.

Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.

√ The door lock is released.

2. Insert the maintenance flap and lock it into place.

3. Close the maintenance flap.

Transportation, storage and disposal

You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for transportation and storage. You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances.

Removing the appliance

1. Turn off the tap.

2. → "Emptying the water inlet hose", Page 46.

3. Switch off the appliance.

4. Unplug the appliance's mains plug.

5. Drain the remaining detergent solution.

→ "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 42

6. Detach the hoses.

Inserting the transit bolts

Secure the appliance for transportation using transit bolts in order to prevent damage.

1. Remove the four cover caps.

‒ If necessary, use a screwdriver to remove the cover caps.

Keep the cover caps.

2. Insert the four sleeves.

3. Insert all screws into the four transit bolts and tighten slightly.

4. Insert the power cord into the holder and tighten all four screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench .⁠

5. Insert the hose into holder.

Using the appliance again

1. Remove the transit bolts.

2. Pour approx. 1 litre of water into compartment II in the detergent drawer.

3. Start the ⁠ Drain programme.

√ The unused detergent cannot flow straight into the outlet during the next wash.