Bosch WKD 28540 User Manual

							Washer-dryer
en Installation and operating instructions
 
						

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Contents
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Operating instructions
General safety information  ......................................................... 3
Environmental protection/economy tips .................................. 4
Your new washer-dryer  ............................................................... 5
Before washing for the first time ................................................ 7
Preparing and sorting the laundry ............................................. 7
Detergents and Care Products................................................... 9
Programmes................................................................................. 11
Washing and drying options    ................................................. 13
Washing and drying  .................................................................. 15
Cleaning and care ...................................................................... 17
What to do if...  ............................................................................ 19
After-sales service  ..................................................................... 22
Installation instructions
Installation instructions      ........................................................ 23
Appendix
Table of programmes ................................................................. 28
Consumption rates...................................................................... 29
Index .............................................................................................. 30
Please read the Installation and operating instructions and all the other 
information supplied and handle the appliance accordingly.
 
						

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General safety information 
Intended use
The washer-dryer is designed for: 
– domestic use only.
– machine-washable fabrics in detergent solution and drying these 
fabrics.
– operation with cold drinking water and commercially available 
detergents and care products that are suitable for use in washing 
machines.
This washer-dryer complies with the relevant safety regulations.. 
Hazard warnings
– Keep packaging and packing materials out of the reach of children. 
Risk of suffocation from plastic film and collapsible boxes.
– When an appliance is worn out, unplug it from the mains. Cut through 
the mains cable and remove it together with the plug. Destroy the lock 
on the door. This will prevent children from getting locked in and 
putting their lives in danger.
Do not use the washer-dryer if the laundry:
– has been treated with solvents, oil, wax, fat or dye (e.g. stain remover, 
cleaning solvent, hairspray, nail varnish remover).
– has come into contact with hairspray, nail varnish remover, or similar 
substances. Risk of fire or explosion!
– contains dust residues, e.g. coal dust or flour Risk of explosion!
–contains foam/rubber.
Before using for the first 
time
– Set up the washer-dryer according to 
the installation instructions –> page 23.
– Remove the transport safety bolts and keep them in a safe place.
– Do not operate the washer-dryer if it has any visible damage. If you are 
in any doubt, please consult our after-sales service or your retailer.
When washing and 
drying
– Remove all objects from pockets, particularly sources of ignition 
(e.g. lighters, matches, etc.). 
– Do not leave children unsupervised near the washer-dryer. 
– The washer-dryer must not be used by children or persons who have 
not been instructed in its use.
– Keep pets away from the washer-dryer.
– Take care when Draining hot detergent solution.
– The washing machine door can become very hot during operation. 
– Condensed water is not drinking water quality and may be 
contaminated with fluff.
To protect the washer-
dryer
– Do not climb onto the washer-dryer.
– Do not lean on the open door of the washer-dryer.
– Do not install the washer-dryer in areas that are at risk of frost.
– Do not transport the washer-dryer without the transport safety bolts in 
place.
 
						

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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 Resistentes/Algod. (Cottons/Coloureds) 90 °C, select the 
Color eco/Cor eco (Cottons Eco) 60 °C programme. This gives 
comparable results, but uses less energy.
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturers instructions 
and in line with the local water hardness.
WEEE
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This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - WEEE.
The directive provides an EU-wide framework for the return and recycling 
of used appliances.
 
						

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Your new washer-dryer   
Description of the 
washer-dryer
The washer-dryer can be used 
in 3 ways –> page 15:
– 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 26. 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 21. Door
 
						

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Control panel
       
Indicator lamp
Indicates the settings that have been 
selected for:
– Temperature: Ž
 - 90°C.
– 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
!    N   ' 
B    ‘Pre-wash,  Main wash,  Rinse,  
Final spin,  Drying.
Drying options
5  P   e   e: Time-controlled drying,  Iron-damp, 
 Cupboard-dry,   Extra-dry.
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 13
–°C (Temperature): individual adjustment of the 
washing temperature.
– B (Spin speed): individual adjustment of the spin 
speed.
–menu (Options): sets washing options.
–selec.: activation/deactivation of the selected 
washing options.
–0 (Finished in time): delays the Programme start.
–Secar (Drying): sets the drying options
A (Start/Pause ): 
starts and stops the washing programme –> page 14.
Buttons
Programme selector –> page 11
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.
ˆMake sure that the transport safety bolts on the rear of the washer-
dryer have been removed –> page 24.
ˆDo not load any laundry.
ˆClose the door.
ˆTurn on the tap.
ˆPull out the detergent drawer.
ˆAdd ½ a measuring cup of detergent to compartment II –> page 9.
Do not use detergents for wool or delicates (these cause foam to be 
created).
ˆClose the detergent drawer.
ˆTurn the programme selector to the 60°C programme.
ˆPress the A (Start/Pause) button.
ˆAt the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to Stop.
ˆOpen 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
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Sorting laundry 
according to the 
information on the 
care labelsCare label Type of laundry
Easy-care 60 °C, 40 °C, 30 °C.
uFAE>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).
ˆDrain the pockets of all items.
ˆBrush any sand out of pockets and collars.
ˆPretreat any stains.
ˆClose zips, do up cover buttons.
ˆRemove curtain fittings or place curtains in a laundry bag.
ˆWash 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).
ˆTurn trousers, knitwear and knitted fabrics, e.g. jerseys, 
T-shirts or sweatshirts inside out.
Preparing laundry for 
drying
ˆOnly dry fabrics that have already been washed, rinsed and spun.
ˆAlso spin easy-care fabrics before drying.
ˆSort 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.
ˆUnfold the laundry and place it loosely in the drum. Load a mixture of 
small and large items.
ˆObserve the maximum drum loads, 
Programme table –> page 28.
ˆT a k e  c a r e  n o t  t o  t r a p  i t e m s  o f  l aundry between the door and the rubber 
seal.
ˆClose the door. You will hear it click shut.
ˆMeasure out and add detergent and care products for only a washing 
programme or a combined washing and drying programme.
ˆTurn on the tap. Sorting laundry 
according to the 
information on the 
care labelsCare 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:
ˆPull out the detergent drawer as far as the stop.
ˆPress on the zone labelled PUSH and take out the detergent drawer.
ˆPull the insert in compartment II forwards as far as the stop and push 
it down.
ˆInsert the detergent drawer.
Descaler can be added to compartments I and II according to the man-
ufacturers 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.
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Descaler
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ˆSet the programme.
ˆDo not select ! (Pre-wash) –> page 13.
ˆAdd all the detergent, according to the manufacturers instructions, to 
compartment II of the detergent drawer.
Heavily soiled laundry
ˆSet the programme.
ˆSelect ! (Pre-wash) –> page 13.
ˆAdd 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:
ˆAdd the recommended amount of detergent to a liquid detergent 
measuring aid and place it in the drum.
or
ˆAfter 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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