en-us Use and Care Manual, Installation Instructions Washer WAT28400UC
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 about your new washer. Thank you for choosing Bosch. Visit our Website at www.bosch-home.com/us for more information and to view a selection of our products.
Table of contents en-usUseandCreManul,InstalionIstrucions Important information ................................................... 4 Purchase information ........................................................... 4 Customer Service ................................................................. 4 Your washing machine is intended for ........................ 5 Safety Definitions .......................................................... 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................
Important information Purchase information Importaniformatin Please take a moment to record the following basic information about your new Bosch washer. This information will be helpful in the event you need to contact Customer Service or would like to order accessories or replacement parts. ( 1U 1. Contact your installer or the Authorized Service Provider in your area and explain to them why you are not satisfied. This will usually correct the problem. 2.
Your washing machine is intended for ▯ Yourwashignmceistnedfor ▯ ▯ ▯ Only household use and in a non-commercial environment. Household use only washing machine-washable textiles. Washing with common cold and hot (maximum 140 °F/60 °C) tap water and commercially available detergents and cleaning products suitable for use in washing machines. We recommend HE (High Efficiency) detergents because they are designed to deliver optimum performance from your front-loading washer.
Safety Definitions Important safety information is contained in this manual 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. Please take a moment to become familiar with each of these symbols and what they mean before proceeding. SafetyDintso 9 WARNING This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result of non-observance of this warning.
9 I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS I N S T R U C T I O N S IMPORTANSFETYINSRUCTIONSR E A D A N D S A V E T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S WARNING When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons.
9 I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS I N S T R U C T I O N S IMPORTANSFETYINSRUCTIONSR E A D A N D S A V E T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S WARNING WARNINGS FOR CHILDREN ▯ Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children. ▯ Make sure to utilize all child lock/safety features of your appliance, and be sure to turn the appliance Off when not in use.
Introduction to your new washer Intrducoityournewashr 9 WARNING RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS of this manual before installing or operating this appliance. ~ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Page 7 Standard features and helpful information Thank you for choosing Bosch for your laundry appliance needs.
Dimensions and clearances required Appliance dimensions Installation types Dimensoadclernsquired Stacked washer and dryer A Bosch dryer of the same dimensions can be placed on top of the washer to save space. Use the special washer-dryer stacking kits (noted in Bosch Dryer User Manuals) which can be purchased from customer service or your local dealer. D E % F ( + G ) H * Label Dimension U.S. & Metric a b width 23.6 in. 60 cm depth 25 in.
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 E F Under counter (Preferred) 63 sq.in. 63 sq.in. 404 sq.cm 404 sq.cm G & H actual spacing dimensions for min. open area sizes G H $ 3 in. 14 in. 7.6 cm 35.6 cm & % Front of the appliance fully open. No doors or coverings. Minimum opening dimensions A B C 28 in. 23.8 in. 35.5 in. 71.1 cm 60.
Installation instructions 9 Instal inostrucino WARNING RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual before installing or operating this appliance. 9 Tools needed The following tools may be helpful during installation of your washer. CAUTION WASHING MACHINE IS HEAVY Use additional help and care when lifting and positioning.
Parts provided with your washer Washer drum contents Two reinforced water supply hoses are shipped in the washer drum. Be sure to remove each of these items from the drum before using the washer.
Installation checklist Review the following list and check off each step as it is completed during installation.
Remove the transport bolts 9 CAUTION DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE OR INJURY POSSIBLE ▯ The machine is secured for transport with transport bolts. Transport bolts that are not removed can damage the drum during operation of the machine, the washer will vibrate, and it will be much noisier during spin cycles if the transport bolts are not removed before use. Be sure to remove all 4 transport bolts completely before first use. Keep the transport bolts.
Water connections Water supply hose connections Attach this end to water tap. Hand tighten only. Attach this end of the hose to the back of the washing machine. Hand tighten only. Water drain hose connection NOTICES ▯ Do not reuse an old drain hose. Only use the drain hose and parts included with your washer. ▯ Do not kink or modify the water drain hose. Height of drain point Height difference between the floor and drainage point: max. 39 in. (100 cm).
Sink siphon 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. This will help assure the quietest, most vibration-free use of your washer. Follow these steps: 1. Install the washer on a level and solid surface, 2. Secure the drain hose to the sink siphon using a Ø 0.9 - 1.6 in.
Electrical connection WARNING 9 ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor may result in electric shock. Have the appliance checked by a qualified technician or licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the washer has been properly grounded. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to connect the washing machine to the power supply.
Transporting the washer Before transporting the washer 1. Disconnect the washer power cord from the wall outlet. 2. Turn off the water supply to the washer. 3. Disconnect water supply lines from the tap. 4. Disconnect the drain hose from the drain location. 5. Install the transport bolt assemblies as shown in the following images. Remove the transport bolt hole covers 1. Remove all four transport bolt hole covers. 2. Pull the tip of the arrow on the cover out slightly to disengage the locking tab. 3.
Getting to know your appliance Control panel Getignowkyuraplince +3; C 1 2 ³4 Ĉ ( Program Selector for selecting a cycle and on/off switch; turns in both directions. 0 Selectable temperature ranges Cold, Warm, Hot, Extra Hot 8 Temperature, Finish in, Spin Speed To change the default cycle settings. Indicator lamp lights up if the setting is active.
Operating Instructions 9 OperatignIsrcutinso WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the Important Safety Instructions and Operating Instructions before operating this appliance. Before doing any laundry with your washing machine Check to make sure your washer has been installed properly by following the installation instructions in this manual. ~ Installation instructions; Page 12 Check the machine.
Loading the laundry 9 Filling the detergent and additives compartments 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 drum.
Softener chamber i Fabric softener, starch Do not exceed max Main-wash chamber II Tips Do not pour fabric softener directly into the wash load. Fabric softener is automatically dispensed during the last rinse cycle. Dilute concentrated or thick fabric softener or fabric conditioner with water (2/3’s water) before pouring it into the dispenser (prevents blockage of overflow). Detergent for main wash, water softener, spot remover, NOTICE: .
Cancel cycle 3. Turn off the water tap. For cycles with a high temperature: 1. Touch Start/Pause. 2. Cool the laundry off: Select Rinse. 3. Touch Start/Pause. NOTICES ▯ Do not leave any laundry in the drum. It can shrink or become discolored by the next laundry. For cycles with a low temperature: 1. Touch Start/Pause. 2. Select Drain. 3. Touch Start/Pause. Cycle end End appears in the display field and the Start/Pause button indicator lamp is off.
Laundry Preparing the laundry NOTICE: Damage to the appliance/fabrics Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) may damage the laundry or components in the washing machine. Therefore, note the following tips when preparing your laundry: Laundry ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ Empty all pockets to ensure no loose debris (coins, keys, other hard objects) are placed in the washer drum. Close any fasteners (such as zippers and hooks) that could cause laundry to catch or become entangled.
Laundry detergents and additives Adding the correct amount of HE detergent Laundryetgnsaditevs WARNING 9 To avoid risk of poisoning, keep detergents and cleaning products out of the reach of children. Avoid overuse of detergent. Measure out the detergent according to: ▯ The amount of laundry. ▯ The degree of soiling. ~ Sorting the laundry; Page 25 ▯ Saving energy and reduce detergent For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent.
Program selection table Progamselctinoable Programs Max.
Programs Max. Load up to: Selectable program settings, default settings (bold) Type of laundry Additional program settings; Information Temperature Spin speed Cotton, linen synthetic or Perm Press 1/2 Hot High blended fabrics load Light Soil Warm Med Cold Low Perm Press SpeedPerfect, Prewash, Extra Rinse +1, +2 No spin Heavy Soil Perm Press Tips Do not wash new multicolored laundry together with other laundry. The cycles are time-controlled for lightly soiled fabrics.
Default Program and Option settings At the factory, temperature and spin speed options, and cycle duration ("Finish in" time) are pre-set for all cycles. After selection of the cycle, these values are displayed in the display field. You can change the default settings as follows. No Spin: This option eliminates the final spin and the 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. Observe the following instructions to maintain and protect your washer and keep it in top operating condition. Cleanigdmaitnec 9 If there is a buildup of residual detergent or additives, or if the softener compartment is not rinsed out well enough, it may be helpful to clean the dispenser.
Clean the strainers at the water tap end of the hose 1. Remove the hose from the tap. 2. 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. 3. Reconnect the hose to the tap. The washer pump can become blocked by loose debris (a good reason to check the drum and remove any visible debris after each load.) Fabrics that give off large amounts of fluff may also cause blockage.
6. Turn the pump cover counterclockwise to remove it. A small amount of residual water may flow out when the cover is removed. Clean the interior of the pump housing, removing any debris or foreign objects. Check to be sure the impeller wheel at the back of the pump housing can now turn freely. Remove any lint, debris or detergent residue from the threads of the pump cover and the pump cover housing. Replace the pump cover by screwing tightly into position. Handle must be vertical. 7.
Troubleshooting Emergency door lock release Troubleshtign 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. 9 WARNING RISK OF SCALDING To avoid risk of scalding, allow water to cool down prior to activating the emergency door lock release.
Determing the Problem Problem Possible cause(s) Washer door cannot be Child lock is activated. opened. A power failure occured. Door still cannot be opened, even after turning the washer Off and back on again. Wash cycle time is increased. Cycle does not start Start/Pause flashes. Cycle does not start Finish in-Time is displayed. Cycle does not start D symbol flashes. Detergent residue remains in the detergent dispenser. Cycle is running, or water level is too high and/or too hot.
Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Water has not drained completely. Suds may be excessive (usually due to too much detergent or nonHE detergent being used). Pump is blocked. Use less detergent for future loads. Be sure to use only high efficiency HE-detergents. Check and clean the drain pump, water drain hose and/or the drain pipe. Drain hose or drain pipe is blocked. Clean drainage pipe and/or drainage hose.
Error messages Display Fault Measure è flashes Door not closed properly. r Cold water tap not turned on. Supply hose for cold water kinked or pinched closed. Strainer in water supply hose clogged. Check to be sure no laundry is caught in the washer door. Close the door securely. Turn on the cold water tap. Eliminate the cause, replace the hose if damaged. Clean the water inlet strainer. ~ Cleaning the water inlet strainers; Page 30 Cold water pressure too low. Eliminate the cause.
Customer service Contact the Customer Service department if your appliance needs repair. Our representatives will be happy to provide details for an authorized service provider close to you. E-Nr. and FD (serial) number: When you contact Customer Service, please have the E-Nr. (model number) and the FD (serial) number for your appliance available. You can find the identification plate with these numbers on this information on inside of the appliance door or on the back of the appliance.
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Bosch Clothes Washer What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to The limited warranty provided by BSH Home Appliances Corporation (“Bosch“) in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to the Bosch appliance sold to you, the first using purchaser, provided that the Product was purchased: ▯ For your normal, household (non-commercial) use, and has in fact at all times only been used for normal household purposes.
Warranty Exclusions The warranty coverage described herein excludes all defects or damage that are not the direct fault of Bosch, including without limitation, one or more of the following: ▯ Use of the Product in anything other than its normal, customary and intended manner (including without limitation, any form of commercial use, use or storage of an indoor product outdoors, use of the Product in conjunction with air or water-going vessels).
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