Bosch WAY32540AU Specification sheet

en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions
Washing machine
WAY32540AU

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Your new washing machine
You have chosen a premium washing machine made by Bosch.
Thanks to its innovative technologies, the washing machine is
distinguished by its perfect washing performance and its
economic consumption of water and energy.
Please take a couple of minutes to read and become familiar
with the advantages of your washing machine.
To meet the high quality demands of the Bosch brand, each
washing machine, which leaves our factory, is inspected
thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect
condition.
Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts
and services can be found at: www.bosch-home.com or contact
our customer service centres.
If the instructions for use and assembly describe various models,
reference is made to the differences at the appropriate places.
Explanation of the symbols
ãWarning!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a
potentially dangerous situation which may result in death or
serious injuries unless it is avoided.
ãCaution!
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a
potentially dangerous situation which may result in slight or
minor injuries or damage to property and the environment.
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Instructions on how best to use the appliance as well as other
useful information.

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Contents en InstructionManualandInstallationInstructions
Before washing
ØIntended use 4
ØSafety instructions 5
ØProtection of the environment 8
ØGetting to know your appliance 9
ØDetergent drawer 10
ØOperating elements/Display elements 11
ØThe main points in brief 12
Operating the appliance
ØBefore each washing 13
ØWashing 19
ØAfter washing 22
ØProgramme overview 23
ØProgramme settings 27
ØConsumption values 29
ØAppliance settings 30
ØSensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 32
Cleaning and maintenance
ØCare and maintenance 33
ØEmergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs 37
ØInformation on the display panel 38
ØFaults, what to do? 39
ØCustomer service 41
Installing the appliance
ØStandard accessories 42
ØInstallation 44
ØRemove transportation protection devices 48
ØConnecting the water 50
ØAlignment 54
ØElectrical connection 55
ØBefore the 1st washing 57
ØTransportation, e.g. if moving house 58
Index 59

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Beforewashing
Intended use
ØFor use in the household only.
ØThe washing machine is suitable for washing machine-
washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor.
ØThe washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold
drinking water and commercially available detergents and
care products which are suitable for use in washing
machines.
ØWhen dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products
and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
ØThe washing machine 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.
ØKeep pets away from the washing machine!
Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all
other information enclosed with the washing machine.
Retain documents for subsequent use.

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Safety instructions
ãWarning!
Danger of death from electric shock!
Danger of death if live parts are touched.
– Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power
cord.
– Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only.
ãWarning!
Risk to children!
– Do not leave children unsupervised near the
washing machine.
– Children must not play with the washing machine.
– This will prevent children from locking themselves
in and suffocating.
On redundant appliances:
– Pull out the mains plug!
– Sever the power cord and discard together with
the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing-machine door.
– Children must not perform any cleaning or
maintenance work without supervision.
– When playing, children may become entangled in
the packaging/film and packaging parts or pull
them over their heads and suffocate.
Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts
out of the reach of children.
– When washing at high temperatures, the glass of
the washing machine door becomes hot.

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Prevent children from touching the hot washing
machine door.
– Detergents and care products may cause
intoxication if consumed or eye and skin irritation if
touched.
Keep detergents and care products out of the reach
of children.
ãWarning!
Risk of explosion!
Items of washing pretreated with solvent detergents,
e.g. stain remover/petroleum ether, may cause an
explosion when the washing machine has been
loaded.
Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by
hand.
ãCaution!
Danger of scalding!
When washing at high temperatures, you may be
scalded if you touch the hot wash liquor (e.g.
if draining hot wash liquor into a washbasin or if
draining the washing machine in an emergency). Allow
detergent solution to cool down.
ãCaution!
Risk of damaging appliance!
–Cover plate may break!
Do not climb on the washing machine.
–Opened washing machine door may break off or
washing machine may overturn!
Do not lean on the open washing machine door.

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ãCaution!
Danger when reaching into/gripping the rotating
drum!
If you reach into the rotating drum, you may injure your
hands.
Do not grip the rotating drum. Wait until the drum stops
rotating.
ãCaution!
Risk of coming into contact with liquid detergents/
care products!
If the detergent drawer is opened while the washing
machine is running, detergent/care product may spray
out.
Caution when opening the detergent drawer.
In case of eye/skin contact, rinse thoroughly.
If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.

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Protection of the environment
Packaging/Old appliance
Hints and tips
ØUtilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular
programme.
ØWash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash.
ØInstead of Cottons 90 °C programme select Cottons 60 °C
and EcoPerfect button. Comparable cleaning result with
significantly lower energy consumption.
ØEnergy saving mode: The display panel light goes out after
several minutes, Start/Reload Aflashes. To activate the
light, select any button.
The energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is
running.
ØAutomatic switch off: If the appliance is not operated for a
prolonged period, it automatically switches off before the
programme starts and when the programme has ended to
save energy. Switch on by pressing main switch # button.
ØIf the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin
speed according to the instructions of the dryer
manufacturer.
)Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
This appliance has been identified in accordance with the
European Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
The Directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return
and recycling of waste appliances.

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Getting to know your appliance
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Detergent drawer
Dispenser IDetergent for prewash
Dispenser iSoftener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum load.
Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach,
stain remover
Dispenser Afor dosing liquid detergent (not for all models)
For models with insert for liquid detergent:
The detergent drawer features an insert which is used as a dosing aid for liquid detergent.
²Do not use insert:
– For gel-like detergents and washing powders.
– For programmes with Prewash or Ready in option.
Position insert for dosing liquid detergent:
Completely remove detergent drawer.
Push insert forwards.
For models without insert for liquid detergent:
Dose liquid detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Operating elements/Display elements
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²All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently.
iPress the main switch #button. Switch
on and off the appliance.
jProgramme selector – can be rotated in
either direction. Programme Overview,
refer to ~Page 23
Programme settings:
~Page 16, ~Page 23
kEcoPerfect
lSpeedPerfect
mEasy-Iron
nPre-wash
o Change appliance settings. Hold down
Temperature Öand Spin Öbuttons for
appliance settings (end signal, button
signal, language, Autom. switch off) for
approx. 3 seconds.
Overview of all settings ~Page 30
pTemperature selection, Select spin
speed, End time preselection button
qRinse Hold
hDisplay panel for settings and
information
rStart/Reload A button to start,
interrupt and cancel the programme
(e.g. Topping up the washing).
sExtra Rinse

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The main points in brief
1@ @ @
Insert mains plug.
Turn the tap on. Open the washing machine door. To switch on, press
the #button.
Select the pro-
gramme, e.g.
Cottons.
2@ @
Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load.
3@ @
Open the detergent
drawer. Dose detergent according to dosing recommen- dation. Close the washing machine door.
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If required, change presettings of the selected programme and/or select
programme settings. Select
Start/Reload A.
5@ @
End of the programme For switching the
machine on, press
the # button.
Turn off the mains
supply (for models
without Aqua-Stop).

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Operatingtheappliance
Before each washing
²–Install and connect washing machine properly.
Refer to ~Page 44
– Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing.
~Page 57
1. Preparing the washing
Sorting the washing according to:
ØType of fabric/fibre.
ØColour.
ØSoiling.
ØFollow manufacturer’s care information.
ØCare label specifications:
Protecting the washing and the machine:
²– When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products
and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
– Keep detergents and agents for the pretreatment of washing
(e.g. stain remover, prewash sprays, ...) away from the
surfaces of the washing machine. Using a damp cloth,
immediately remove any fine spray residue and other
residue/droplets.
–Emptypockets.
– Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, underwired bras).
–Closezips,buttonupcovers.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
–Washnewitemsseparately.
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ŽDo not wash laundry in the washing machine.

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2. Preparing the appliance
Insert mains plug.
Turn on water tap.
3. Selecting programme and loading laundry in the drum
1. Open the washing machine door.
2. Check whether the drum has been completely emptied. If
required, empty. Otherwise, the load display may malfunction.
~Page 32
3. Press the #button. The appliance is switched on.
Then always the Cottons programme preset at the factory is
displayed.
Displays for the Cottons programme:
– The indicator lamp is lit on the programme selector and
the main menu for the selected programme is indicated
on the display panel.
– For appliances with drum light:
After switching on the appliance, after opening and
closing the washing machine door as well as after starting
theprogramme,thedrumislit.Thelightgoesout
automatically.

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4. Select a programme.
You can use the displayed programme
or select another programme, Programme overview, refer
to ~Page 23,
5. Insert the washing.
The load screen for the selected programme (e.g. for Cottons) is
indicated on the display panel. The load screen is indicated
when the door is opened or when the amount of washing
is changed.
²– Unfold and load presorted items of washing. Mix large and
small items. Washing items of different size distribute
themselves better during the spin cycle. Individual items
of washing may cause an unbalanced load. ~Page 32
– Do not load the laundry until the main menu for the
programme is displayed.
– The load bar progresses as the washing machine is loaded.
If the max. load is exceeded, the bar flashes. Do not exceed
indicated max. load. Overfilling reduces the washing result
and encourages creasing.
4. Add detergent and fabric care product
1. Pull out the detergent drawer.
2. Dosing in dispenser ~Page 10 according to:
– Dosing recommendation on the display panel,
e.g. for Cottons:
Depending on the amount of washing in the washing
machine, a dosing recommendation is indicated on the
display panel. The indicated % refers to the dosage
recommendation of the detergent manufacturer.

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Ø= 40 % of the recommendation of the detergent
manufacturer
Ù = 60 %
Ú = 75 %
Û= 100 %
–Soiling.
–Waterhardness(depending on model can be determined
using enclosed water hardness strip or is available from
your water utility company).
– Manufacturer’s instructions.
²– When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products
and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
– Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with
water.
Prevents blockage of the overflow!
5. Changing programme settings
²Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the loading
door and rubber seal.
Close the door.
The main menu for the selected programme is indicated again on
the display panel.
You can use the displayed presettings or adjust the selected
programme optimally to the items of washing by changing the
presettings or selecting additional settings.
ØChange Temperature, spin speed, Finished in time. Refer to
~Page 23, ~Page 27:
Selecting and changing e.g. the Temperature ×or Ö:
The settings are active without acknowledgement and are
displayed in the main menu.
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²– If the buttons are held down, the set values automatically run
through (×downwards, Ö upwards).
– The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting
the programme. The programme duration is adjusted while
the programme is running if the programme duration requires
changing, e.g. due to changes in the programme settings,
foam detection, unbalanced load detection, the load or
soiling.
ØSelect addition programme settings:
~Page 23, ~Page 27
–EcoPerfect
For saving energy with a comparable washing effect to the
standard programme. When selected, the display lamp is
lit.
–SpeedPerfect
For a shorter wash time with a comparable washing effect
to the standard programme. Observe maximum load.
~Page 23
When selected, the display lamp is lit.
Other settings can be selected depending on the model,
e.g. Rinse Hold button:
When selected, the button indicator lamp is lit and
a corresponding symbol is indicated on the display panel:
Easy-Iron button – {
Pre-wash button – s
Extra Rinse button – ÝË, Ì, Í(Rinse cycles)
Rinse Hold button – $

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6. Starting the programme
ØSelect Start/Reload A. The indicator light is on.

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Washing
Programme sequence
While the programme is running, the programme progress
is indicated on the display panel via corresponding symbols and
a progress bar. The bar progresses in the course of the wash
cycles.
The combined symbol áindicates the following programme
states:
!Pre-wash
ßWashing
ORinse
Other symbols:
ÞDrain
B Spin
DChildlock has been activated
ÅOverdosage of the detergent detected, additional rinse
cycles activated.
¼is lit when the door is locked or unlocked.

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During the washing
ØChildlock
To prevent the set functions of the washing machine from
being accidentally changed, the childproof lock
can be activated when the programme has started.
Activate/deactivate: press Finished in ×for approx.
5seconds.
The activated childproof lock is indicated on the display
panel by the symbol E.
If the programme selector is adjusted or a button is selected
while the childproof lock is active, the Esymbol flashes
briefly.
ØTopping up laundry
When the programme has started, washing can be reloaded
or taken out as required.
Select Start/Reload A.
²– If there is a high water level, high temperature or if the drum
is rotating, the washing machine door remains locked for
reasons of safety and reload is not possible. Follow the
information on the display panel. To continue the programme,
select the Start/Reload Abutton. The washing machine
door is locked and the programme continues automatically.
– Load display is not active during reloding.
– Do not leave washing machine door open for a prolonged
period – water could run out of the washing.
ØChanging the programme
if you have mistakenly started a wrong programme.
1. Select Start/Reload A.
2. Select another programme.
3. Select Start/Reload A. The new programme starts from
the beginning.