Bosch WAY32791GC Specification sheet

en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions
Washing machine
WAY32791GC

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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 7
ØThe main points in brief 8
ØGetting to know your appliance 9
ØDetergent drawer 10
ØOperating elements/Display elements 11
Operating the appliance
ØBefore each washing 12
ØWashing 19
ØAfter washing 22
ØProgramme overview 23
ØProgramme settings/options 28
ØAutomatic stain treatment 30
ØConsumption values 31
ØAppliance settings 32
ØSensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 33
Cleaning and maintenance
ØCare and maintenance 34
ØEmergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs 38
ØInformation on the display panel 39
ØFaults, what to do? 40
ØCustomer service 42
Installing the appliance
ØStandard accessories 43
ØInstallation 45
ØRemove transportation protection devices 48
ØConnecting the water 50
ØAlignment 53
ØElectrical connection 54
ØBefore the 1st washing 55
ØTransportation, e.g. if moving house 56
Index 57

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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.
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.