Bosch WKD28351GC Specification sheet

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Instruction Manual and Installation Instruction
Washer-Dryer
WKD28351GC

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Your new washer-dryer
You have chosen a Bosch washer dryer.
Please take a few minutes to read and become familiar
with the advantages of your washer dryer.
To meet the high quality demands required by Bosch,
every washer dryer that leaves our factory is carefully
checked to ensure that it functions correctly and is in
perfect condition.
For more information on our products, accessories,
replacement parts and services, see our website
www.bosch-home.comor contact our after-sales service
centres.
If the operating and installation instructions describe
different models, any differences will be pointed out at the
relevant points in the text.
Read these operating and installation instructions before
switching on the washer dryer.

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Contents
Operating instructions
General safety information ......................................................... 4
Environmental protection/economy tips .................................. 6
Your new washer-dryer ............................................................... 7
Before washing for the first time ................................................ 9
Preparing and sorting the laundry ............................................. 9
Detergents and Care Products.................................................11
Programmes.................................................................................13
Washing and drying options .................................................15
Washing and drying ..................................................................17
Cleaning and care ......................................................................19
What to do if... ............................................................................21
After-sales service ......................................................................24
Installation instructions
Installation instructions ........................................................25
Appendix
Table of programmes.................................................................30
Consumption rates......................................................................31
Index ..............................................................................................32

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General safety information
Intended use
– For private domestic use only.
– The washer dryer is suitable for machine washable textiles and hand
washable wool and for drying certain types of textiles according to care
instructions.
– The appliance is suitable for operation with cold mains water and
commercially available detergents and care products which are
suitable for use in a washer dryer.
– Always follow the manufacturer's instructions when dosing
all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products and cleaning agents.
– The washer dryer may be operated by children from 8 years of age, by
persons who have limited physical, sensory or mental abilities and by
persons who have inadequate experience or knowledge, provided
they are supervised or have been instructed by a responsible
person.Children must not perform any cleaning or maintenance work
without supervision.
– Keep children under the age of 3 years away from the washer dryer.
– Keep pets away from the washer dryer.
– Install and operate the washer dryer in a room which has an outflow.
This washer-dryer complies with the relevant safety regulations.
Electrical safety Warning
Danger of death!
Danger of death if live parts are touched.
– When disconnecting the mains plug, always pull the plug
itself and not the cable, otherwise the cable could be
damaged.
– Never touch or hold the mains plug with wet hands.
Risk of injury
Warning
Risk of injury!
– If the washer dryer is lifted using projecting parts (e.g. the
washer dryer door), these components may break off and
cause injuries.
– Do not lift the washer dryer by its projecting parts.
– If you climb onto the washer dryer, the worktop may break and
cause injuries.
– Do not climb onto the washer dryer.
– If you lean/support yourself on the open door, the washer
dryer may overturn and cause injuries.
– Do not lean on the open washer dryer door.
– If you reach into the rotating drum, you may injure your hands.
– Do not grip the rotating drum. Wait until the drum stops
rotating.
Warning
Risk of scalding!
– When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded
if you touch the hot washing water (e.g. if draining hot
washing water into a washbasin).
– Do not touch the hot washing water.
– If a drying programme was interrupted, the washer dryer
and laundry may be very hot. Select Intensive Dry Ùor
Low Heat Dry ^and select 15 min drying time to cool
down the washing and then remove.

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Safety for children Warning
Danger of death!
If children play with the washer dryer, they may get into life-
threatening situations or injure themselves.
– Do not leave children unattended near the washer dryer.
– Do not let children play with the washer dryer.
Warning
Danger of death!
Children may lock themselves in appliances, putting their
lives at risk.
For appliances that have reached the end of their service
life:
– Disconnect the mains plug.
– Cut through the mains cable and remove it, along with plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washer dryer door.
Warning
Risk of choking!
Children may become wrapped in packaging/film or packing
parts if allowed to play with them, or they may pull them over
their heads and suffocate.
Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach
of children.
Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Detergents and care products may be poisonous if
consumed.
Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of
children.
Warning
Eye / skin irritation!
Detergents and care products may cause irritation if they
come into contact with the eyes or skin.
Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of
children.
Warning
Risk of injury!
When you wash/dry at high temperatures, the glass in the
washer dryer door gets hot.
Do not let children touch the hot washer dryer door.

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Environmental protection/economy
tips
– Separate out the various waste materials of the packaging and take
them to the nearest collection point.
– Always fill the washer-dryer with the maximum load for the relevant
programme.
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
– Instead of Cottons 90 °C, select the Cottons 60 °C, @Intensiv
programme. This gives comparable results, but uses less energy.
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions
and in line with the local water hardness.
WEEE
)
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/
19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste
electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determines
the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as
applicable throughout the EU.

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Your new washer-dryer
Description of the
washer-dryer
The washer-dryer can be used
in 3 ways –> page17:
– washing only
– drying only
– successive washing and drying.
The successive wash-dry programme automatically shifts from the wash
cycle to the dry cycle without further intervention.
Drying is achieved using the condensation principle. The condensate that
is produced during drying runs via the Drain hose into the Drain tank.
Caution: the water supply hose and water Drain hose must be correctly
connected during washing and drying –> page28. The tap must be open.
A safety device prevents the door from being opened during operation.
Before opening
Make sure that there is no water in the drum and that the drum is not
moving.
Emergency release
In the event of a power cut, the door can be released mechanically
–> page23.
Door

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Control panel
Indicator lamp
Indicates the settings that have been
selected for:
– Spin speed: $ - 1400 rpm.
– Options/signal.
Display panel
Shows the settings that have been selected (e.g. spin speed,
drying time), the progress of the current programme and the
programme status.
Programme progress
T N'
0 ‘
Pre-wash, Main wash, Rinse, Final spin,
Drying.
Auxiliary displays
2 % E
l kg
Finished in time, Programme start, Childproof
lock, Fluff removal cycle, recommended load.
Indicator lamp Display panel
Washing and drying options –> page15
–0 (Spin speed): individual adjustment of the spin
speed.
–option button: sets washing options.
–set: activation/deactivation of the selected
washing options.
–0 (Finished in time) :delays the Programme start.
–5(Drying): sets the drying options
A(Start/Pause):
starts and stops the washing programme –> page16.
Buttons
Programme selector –> page13
For switching the washer-dryer on and
off and for selecting the programme, can
be turned in both directions. Do not
adjust the programme selector while
washing/drying is in progress.
Programme selector

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Before washing for the first time
Preparing and sorting the laundry
The washer-dryer was tested before leaving the factory.
To remove any water that may be left over from the test, do not load any
laundry the first time that you run a wash programme.
Make sure that the transport safety bolts on the rear of the washer-
dryer have been removed –> page26.
Do not load any laundry.
Close the door.
Turn on the tap.
Pull out the detergent drawer.
Add ½ a measuring cup of detergent to compartment II –> page11.
Do not use detergents for wool or delicates (these cause foam to be
created).
Close the detergent drawer.
Turn the programme selector to the 60°C programme.
Press the A (Start/Pause) button.
At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to Off.
Open the door.
Leave the door open to allow the inside of the washer-dryer to dry.
Sorting laundry for
washing
– Wash white laundry separately from coloureds.
– Unhemmed or torn items should not be washed in the washer-dryer, as
they may fray.
– The laundry may be damaged if you do not observe the fabric care
symbols.
Only wash laundry with the following care labels:
Laundry with care symbol Do not wash.
Sorting laundry
according to the
information on the
care labels
Care label Type of laundry
<; Cottons 90 °C.
:98 Coloureds 60 °C, 40 °C, 30 °C.
BA> Easy-care 60 °C, 40 °C, 30 °C.
:FAE> Hand- and machine-washable silk, 40 °C, 30 °C,
cold.

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Sorting laundry for
drying
Only dry laundry that is labelled "suitable for tumble-drying" or which
has the following care symbols:
Do not wash the following fabrics in the washer-dryer:
– Do not machine dry laundry with the b care symbol.
– Airtight fabrics (e.g. rubber-coated fabrics).
– Delicate materials (silk, curtains made from synthetic fabrics) -
they may crease.
– Dripping-wet laundry - high energy consumption
– Wool or fabrics containing wool.
Preparing laundry for
washing
Loose foreign bodies (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) may damage
the laundry and components of the washer-dryer (e.g. the drum).
Drain the pockets of all items.
Brush any sand out of pockets and collars.
Pretreat any stains.
Close zips, do up cover buttons.
Remove curtain fittings or place curtains in a laundry bag.
Wash the following in a laundry bag/pillowcase:
– Delicates, e.g. tights, curtains,
– Small items, e.g. socks or handkerchiefs,
– Underwired bras (the underwiring may come loose during the
washing process and cause damage).
Turn trousers, knitwear and knitted fabrics, e.g. jerseys,
T-shirts or sweatshirts inside out.
Preparing laundry for
drying
Only dry fabrics that have already been washed, rinsed and spun.
Also spin easy-care fabrics before drying.
Sort the items for washing according to material and desired level of
dryness to ensure even drying.
Loading the
laundry
Before loading the washer-dryer, make sure that there are no foreign
bodies or pets in the drum.
Risk of explosion. items that have been treated with cleaning agents
containing solvents, e.g. stain remover or, must be carefully rinsed out
before they are loaded into the washer-dryer, otherwise there is the risk
of an explosion.
Unfold the laundry and place it loosely in the drum. Load a mixture of
small and large items.
Observe the maximum drum loads,
Programme table –> page30.
Take care not to trap items of laundry between the door and the rubber
seal.
Close the door. You will hear it click shut.
Measure out and add detergent and care products for only a washing
programme or a combined washing and drying programme.
Turn on the tap.
Sorting laundry
according to the
information on the
care labels Care label Type of laundry
aDry at normal temperature.
`Dry at low temperature (delicate drying).

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Detergents and Care Products
Detergent drawer
The detergent drawer is divided into three compartments
Compartment I : detergent for pre-wash.
Compartment II : detergent for main wash,
Compartment i :Liquid additives, such as starch or fabric softener.
Additives are automatically dispensed during the final rinse cycle.
– Do not exceed the maximum capacity, otherwise compartment i may
be emptied too early.
– Dilute viscous additives with water to prevent blockages.
Liquid detergent insert: this must be inserted before liquid detergents
are used.
To do this:
Pull out the detergent drawer as far as the stop.
Press on the zone labelled PUSH and take out the detergent drawer.
Pull the insert in compartment II forwards as far as the stop and push
it down.
Insert the detergent drawer.
Descaler can be added to compartments Iand II according to the man-
ufacturer's instructions. Add detergent first, followed by the descaler.
Detergents and care
products
Risk of poisoning
Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
Risk of chemical burns
Take care when opening the detergent drawer. There may still be deter-
gent residues in the drawer.
Select the correct dosage for the detergent according to:
– the size of the load,
– the instructions of the detergent manufacturer,
– how dirty the laundry is,
– the water hardness. You can find out about water hardness in your area
from your local waterworks.
Using the correct dosage reduces the impact on the environment and
gives a good washing result.
Only use pH-neutral wool detergent for woollens programmes.
II
I
i
Descaler

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Normally soiled laundry
Set the programme.
Do not select !(Pre-wash) –> page15.
Add all the detergent, according to the manufacturer's instructions, to
compartment II of the detergent drawer.
Heavily soiled laundry
Set the programme.
Select !(Pre-wash) –> page15.
Add 1/4 of the recommended amount of detergent to compartment I
of the detergent drawer and 3/4 of the detergent to compartment II.
Only use liquid detergent for the main wash cycle with no prewash.
To do this:
Add the recommended amount of detergent to a liquid detergent
measuring aid and place it in the drum.
or
After folding down the liquid detergent insert, pour the detergent into
compartment II of the detergent drawer.
The scale on the liquid detergent insert helps to measure the correct
dosage of liquid detergent.
If compartment II is used for washing powder, the
liquid detergent insert must be folded up.
Measuring washing powder
Measuring liquid detergent

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Programmes
Programme selector
The programme selector is used to set the washing and drying
programmes.
The time remaining until the end of the programme and the
Beladungsmenge (Load) are shown on the display panel.
Washing programmes*
*depends on the model
Cottons
Suitable for hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made from cotton
or linen.
– Coloureds up to 60 °C.
– Whites 60 °C to 90 °C.
Easy-Care
Washing programme for less hard-wearing fabrics made from cotton,
linen, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics. It is advisable to sort the laundry
by colour.
Delicate/Silk
Gentle programme for delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. silk, satin,
synthetics or blended fabrics (e.g. curtains). Gentle spinning between the
rinse cycles and reduced final spin speed.
Wool :
Wool becomes matted when subjected to heat, moisture and movement.
The woollens programme takes these qualities into account and finds a
compromise between standing still and movement.
Suitable for hand- or machine-washable fabrics made from wool or a wool
blend.
Mixed Load
For mixed items of laundry made of various hard-wearing and easy-care
fabrics.
Drying programmes Intensive Dry 5
Intensive drying for a (robust fabrics), at 90°C.
Gentle Dry ‰
Gentle drying for ` (easy-care fabrics), 60°C.

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Special programmes Fluff Clean l
The drum must be empty.
This programme is designed to clean the drying cycle of any fluff
deposits. The washer-dryer uses the flashing symbol l (Fluff removal
cycle) in the display panel to show that this programme must be run. The
electronic cycle counter is then automatically reset.
The l(Fluff Clean) symbol goes out after the programme starts.
To run the Fluff Clean l, proceed as follows:
Make sure that the drum is completely empty and close the door.
Turn the programme selector to Fluff Clean l.
Press the A (Start/Pause) button.
The Fluff Clean lprogramme can also be run at any time without
prompting by the appliance.
' + 0Rinse + Spin:
An additional rinse cycle with a final spin. If the laundry is to be removed
dripping wet, set the Schleuderdrehzahl (Spin speed) to $ (Rinse hold)
before Programme start –> page15.
[ + 0 Drain + Spin:
Drain the rinsing water following a programme with
$ (Rinse hold) –> page15.
Turn the programme selector to [ + 0 Drain + Spin.
Set the spin speed to $ (Rinse hold).
Press the A (Start/Pause) button.
or
Drain and spin at the desired spin speed:
Turn the programme selector to [ + 0 Drain + Spin.
Press the 0 (Spin) button repeatedly until the desired spin speed is
set.
Press the A (Start/Pause) button.

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Washing and drying options
Spin speed button 0The spin speed can be individually adjusted for each programme.
To set the spin speed, press the 0(Spin) button repeatedly until the
required spin speed is displayed.
$ (Rinse hold) deactivates the spin function. The laundry remains in the
rinsing water.
The automatic unbalanced load detection system ensures that the laundry
is evenly distributed using several initial spins. If the laundry is extremely
unevenly distributed, the speed of the final spin is reduced or the spin
cycle is not performed for safety reasons.
option button
set button
The set programmes can be individually adjusted.
To choose the required option:
Press the option button repeatedly until the required option is selected
(indicator lamp flashes).
Press the set button to switch the option on/off (indicator lamp lights
up/does not light up).
If you press and hold the option ~ button, all the options scroll through.
Options
T Pre-wash Prewash at 35 °C. Suitable for heavily soiled laundry.
@ Intensive Prolonged washing time. Suitable for particularly heavily soiled laundry
with dried-on stains. Cannot be combined with R Flexi Time
QEasy-iron Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin at
reduced speed. Slightly increased residual moisture in the laundry.
Reduces creasing and laundry is easier to iron.
ZWater Plus Increased water level and additional rinse cycle. For regions with very soft
water or for further improving the rinsing result. Any detergent residues
are removed.
RFlexi Time Sets the washing time. normal-medium-short.
CSignal Activates or deactivates the audible signal.
0Finished in button
You can postpone Programme start before it begins. Using the Remaining
time, you can determine when the selected programme is to end. The
remaining time can be set in one-hour increments, up to a maximum of
24 hours. Press the 0(Finished in) button repeatedly until the required
number of hours is displayed.
Then press the A (Start/Pause) button, the programme will start after a
delay according to the set (Remaining time). The required time to the end
of the programme is shown on the display panel.
Drying button 5
The drying programmes –> page13 can be individually adapted by
selecting the drying options.
– Press the 5 (Drying) button repeatedly until the required drying option
is shown on the display panel.
– To deactivate, press the 5(Drying)button repeatedly until is
shown on the display.
Drying options
0Time-controlled
drying
The drying time can be set to between 2:40 and 0:00 by repeatedly pressing the
5 (Drying) button.
Rinse hold
Unbalanced load detection
system

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Start/Pause button
Press the A (Start/Pause) button to start the selected programme.
The 2(Remaining time) is shown on the display panel. The
% (Programme start) symbol is lit.
The programme progress is shown on the display panel:
!- Pre-wash
N- Main wash
'- Rinse
0- Final spin
‘- Drying
To change the programme:
Select a new programme.
Press the A (Start/Pause) button.
The new programme starts.
Press and hold the A (Start/Pause) button while the programme is in
progress until appears on the display panel. and the
Restzeit (Remaining time) 2appear alternately on the display while the
programme is paused.
Press the (Start/Pause) button to continue with the programme.
Press and hold button A(Start/Pause) until is displayed.
For washing programmes at high temperatures:
– Cooling down laundry: choose ' + 0 Rinse + Spin.
– Press the A (Start/Pause) button.
For programmes at low temperatures:
– choose [ + 0 Drain + Spin.
– Select the A (Start/Pause) button.
If you cancel the Drying programme, the laundry may still be very hot.
Programme progress
Changing the programme
Pausing the programme
Cancelling the programme

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Washing and drying
Washing only
Turn the programme selector to the desired programme,
e.g. Cottons 60°C.
– The display panel alternately shows 2(Remaining time) and the
recommended load in kg. The %symbol flashes.
If necessary, adjust the temperature and the spin speed and select any
options for your individualised programme, –> page15.
– The 5(Drying) function must not be activated.
Load the laundry –> page10.
– Observe the maximum load,
Programme table –> page30.
Press the A (Start/Pause) button.
–2(Remaining time) is shown on the display panel.
The %(Programme start) symbol lights up.
– The washing programme starts.
Drying only
Turn the programme selector to the desired drying programme.
– The display panel alternately shows 2(Remaining time) and the
recommended load in kg.
Press the 5(Drying) button to set the drying options
–> page15
– If you do not make a selection, the e (Cupboard-dry) option is set.
Load the laundry –> page10.
– Observe the maximum load,
Programme table –> page30.
Press the A (Start/Pause) button.
–2(Remaining time) is shown on the display panel and the
5 (Drying) and % (Programme start) symbols light up.
– The drying programme starts.
Washing and drying
Successive washing and drying.
Set the programme selector to the desired programme,
e.g. Cottons 60°C.
–2(Remaining time) and the recommended load in kg are shown
alternately on the display panel. The %symbol flashes.
If necessary, adjust the temperature and the spin speed and select any
options for your individualised programme, –> page15.
Press the 5(Drying) button to set the drying options
–> page15
Load the laundry –> page10.
– Observe the maximum load in kg,
Programme table –> page30.
Press the A (Start/Pause) button.
The drying programme that is carried out is automatically determined by
the washing programme, see the Programme table –> page30.

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End of the programme
The washing and drying programmes are ended automatically.
appears on the display panel.
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Remove the washing from the drum.
Leave the door open to allow the inside of the washer-dryer to dry out.
Turn off the tap (not necessary on models with Aqua-Stop).
If the spin function was deactivated at the start of the wash cycle,
$ (no final spin = laundry remains in last rinsing water), the washing
programme is automatically stopped after the final rinse. The display
panel shows alternating with .
In order to Drain the rinsing water and, if required, spin the laundry:
Press the 0(Spin) button repeatedly until the required spin speed is
set. The water is Drained and the washer-dryer spins the laundry. The
programme is completed when appears in the display field.
The maximum spin speed depends on the selected wash programme.
If you do not wish to spin the laundry:
Press the 0 (Spin) button (remaining time for Draining is displayed).
The water is Drained, but the washer-dryer does not spin the laundry.
The programme is complete when appears on the display
panel.
Set the programme selector to Off.
Remove the laundry.
Leave the door open to allow the inside of the washer-dryer to dry out.
Turn off the tap (not necessary on models with Aqua-Stop).
Childproof lock
For preventing the washer-dryer functions that you have set from being
changed inadvertently.
Activate/Deactivate: Press the option and set buttons at the same time
to activate or deactivate the Childproof lock. When the childproof lock is
activated, @lights up on the display.
Rinse hold

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Cleaning and care
Safety information
Risk of electric shock
You must disconnect the appliance from the mains first. Never clean the
washer-dryer with a water jet.
Risk of explosion.
Never clean the washer-dryer with solvents.
Risk of scalding
Hot washing water must be cooled before Draining.
Housing and control
panel
Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately.
Do not clean with a jet of water.
Drum
Remove any foreign bodies from the drum and rubber seals.
Descaling the drum:
– Only use a proprietary brand of descaler with corrosion inhibitor for
washing machines for descaling the washer-dryer.
– Observe the manufacturer's instructions regarding use and dosage.
– After descaling and removing rust from the drum,
run the '+ 0 Rinse + Spin programme several times to remove any
remaining acid.
If any remaining metal objects (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails)
have caused rust spots:
– Use chlorine-free cleaning agents; observe the manufacturer's
instructions. Never use steel wool.
Detergent drawer
If there are detergent or care product residues:
Pull out the detergent drawer as far as the stop.
Press on the blue zone labelled PUSH and take out the detergent
drawer.
Clean the detergent drawer guide.
Remove the blue fabric softener compartment insert.
Clean the detergent drawer and fabric softener compartment insert
under running water.
Insert the fabric softener compartment insert.
Insert the detergent drawer.

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Drain pump
Take the Drain hose out of the retainer.
Remove the plug from the Drain hose and release the washing water.
– The container for the Drained water may have to be emptied several
times.
– When no more water runs out, replace the plug.
Place the Drain hose into the retainer.
Unscrew the pump cover.
– Clean the pump housing and remove any foreign objects.
– Make sure that the impeller can turn freely.
Replace the pump cover and screw firmly in place.
Place the kick panel in the 4 clip-in slots and secure to the housing
using the lock pins.
Filter in the water
supply hose
If no water runs into the washer-dryer, or only an insufficient amount, you
must first reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
Turn off the tap.[+ 0 Drain + Spin).
Press the A (Start/Pause) button.
Allow the programme to run for approximately 40 seconds.
Set the programme selector to Off.
Unplug the mains plug from the socket.
Unscrew the water supply hose from the tap.
Clean the filter with a small brush.
Reconnect the hose.
Turn on the tap.
Check whether water comes out of the end of the hose.
If water is escaping, check that the filter is correctly seated.
Descaling the
washer-dryer
This should not be necessary if the correct detergent dosage has been
used. If it is necessary, however, proceed according to the descaling
agent manufacturer's instructions. Suitable descalers can be obtained via
our website or from our after-sales service –> page24.
Set the programme selector to Off.
Use a screwdriver to release the lock pins.
Tip the kick panel and pull upwards to remove.
Draining the water
Cleaning the Drain pump