Bosch WKD 28540 User Manual

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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
Resistentes/Algod. (Cottons/Coloureds)
Suitable for hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made from cotton 
or linen.
– Coloureds up to 60 °C.
– Whites 60 °C to 90 °C.
Color eco/Cor eco (Cottons Eco)
Washing programme for the best possible washing result with minimum 
energy and water consumption.
Sintéticos (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.
Delicados (Delicates/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.
Lana/Lä : (Woollens) 
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.
Rápido 15’ (Rapid 15)
Short programme for easy-care, lightly soiled fabrics made from cotton, 
linen, synthetics or blends. Suitable for freshening up items or for washing 
new items before wearing for the first time. The programme takes 
15 minutes.
Mix Rápido (Mix) 
For mixed items of laundry made of various hard-wearing and easy-care 
fabrics. 
Sport ] (Sport Wash) 
For washing functional clothing and sports wear made from microfibre 
and synthetics. Reduced creasing and additional rinse cycle.
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Washing programmes*
* depends on the model
Clinic Wash ; 
For washing fabrics with increased hygiene requirements or those that will 
be used by allergy sufferers. The temperature remains constant during the 
washing process. More intensive rinsing with increased water level. For 
hard-wearing and easy-care fabrics made from cotton or linen.
Nocturno (Night Wash) 
Particularly quiet wash programme with a reduced final spin.
Sleep mode. Once the programme has finished, the display goes out, but 
can be reactivated by pressing any button.
Drying programmes
Secar Normal (Intensive Dry)
Intensive drying for a (robust fabrics), at 90°C.
Secar Suave (Gentle Dry)
Gentle drying for ` (easy-care fabrics), 60°C.
Special programmes
limp. pelusas/fios (Fluff removal cycle)
This programme is designed to clean the drying cycle of any fluff 
deposits. After 10 drying cycles, the washer-dryer uses the symbol 
l (Fluff removal cycle) in the display panel to show that this programme 
should be run. The electronic cycle counter is then automatically reset. 
The 
l (Fluff removal cycle) symbol goes out after the programme starts.
To run the limp. pelusas/fios (Fluff removal cycle), proceed as follows:
ˆMake sure that the drum is completely empty and close the door.
ˆTurn the programme selector to 
l (Fluff removal cycle).
ˆPress the A  (Start/Pause) button.
The limp. pelusas/fios (Fluff removal cycle) programme can also be run 
at any time without prompting by the appliance.
' + B Rinse + Spin:
An additional rinse cycle with a final spin. If the laundry is to be removed 
dripping wet, set the Spin speed to $(Rinse hold) before Programme 
start –> page 13.
[ + B Empty + Spin:
Drain the rinsing water following a programme with 
$(Rinse hold) –> page 13.
ˆTurn the programme selector to [ + B Empty + Spin.
ˆSet the spin speed to $(Rinse hold).
ˆPress the A (Start/Pause) button.
or
Drain and spin at the desired spin speed:
ˆTurn the programme selector to [ + B Empty + Spin.
ˆPress the B button repeatedly until the desired spin speed is set.
ˆPress the A (Start/Pause) button.
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Washing and drying options   
°C (Temperature) button
The temperature can be adjusted individually for each programme. 
To adjust it, press the °C (Temperature) button repeatedly until the 
required temperature is displayed.
B (Spin speed) button 
The spin speed can be individually adjusted for each programme.
To set the spin speed, press the B (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.
Menu button
Selec. button
The set programmes can be individually adjusted.
To choose the required option:
ˆPress the menu (Option) button repeatedly until the required option is 
selected (indicator lamp flashes).
ˆPress the selec. (Set) button to switch the option on/off (indicator lamp 
lights up/does not light up).
If you press and hold the menu (Option) ~ button, all the options scroll 
through.
Options (symbols on the display panel)
!
 Pre-washPrewash at 35 °C. Suitable for heavily soiled laundry.
X  IntensiveProlonged washing time. Suitable for particularly heavily soiled laundry 
with dried-on stains. Cannot be combined with R Flexi Time
Q Easy-ironSpecial 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.
Z Water PlusIncreased water level and additional rinse cycle. For regions with very soft 
water or for further improving the rinsing result. Any detergent residues 
are removed.
R Flexi Time Sets the washing time. normal-medium-short.
P Signal Activates or deactivates the audible signal.
0 Finished 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.
Rinse hold
Unbalanced load detection 
system
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Secar (Drying) button 
The drying programmes –> page 12 can be individually adapted by 
selecting the drying options.
– Press the Secar (Drying) button repeatedly until the required drying 
option is shown on the display panel.
– To deactivate, press the Secar (Drying) button repeatedly until   
is shown on the display.
Drying options (symbols on the display panel)
0 Time-controlled 
dryingThe drying time can be set to between 2:40 and 0:00 by repeatedly pressing the 
Secar(Drying) button.
P Iron-damp The residual moisture in the washing is increased. Enables easier ironing.
e Cupboard-dry The laundry is dry and ready to put away.
e: Extra-dry The laundry is dried intensively. Suitable for laundry that is hard to dry.
A 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
B -  Final spin
‘ -  Drying
To change the programme:
ˆSelect a new programme.
ˆPress 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  
Remaining time appear alternately on the display while the programme is 
paused. 
Press the A (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 ' + B (Rinse 
+ Spin).
– Press the A (Start/Pause) button.
For programmes at low temperatures:
– choose [ + B (Empty 
+ Spin).
– Select the A (Start/Pause) button.
If you cancel the  Drying programme, the laundry may still be very hot.  
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Programme progress
Changing the programme
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Pausing the programme
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Washing and drying 
Washing only
ˆTurn the programme selector to the desired programme, 
e.g. Resistentes/Algod. (Cottons/Coloureds) 60°C.
– The display panel alternately shows 2 (Remaining time) and the 
recommended load in kg. The % symbol flashes.
ˆIf necessary, adjust the temperature and the spin speed and select any 
options for your individualised programme, –> page 13.
–The Secar (Drying) function must not be activated.
ˆLoad the laundry –> page 8.
– Observe the maximum load, 
Programme table –> page 28.
ˆPress 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
ˆTurn the programme selector to the desired drying programme.
– The display panel alternately shows 2 (Remaining time) and the 
recommended load in kg.
ˆPress the Secar (Drying) button to set the drying options
 –> page 14
– If you do not make a selection, the e(Cupboard-dry) option is set.
ˆLoad the laundry –> page 8.
– Observe the maximum load, 
Programme table –> page 28.
ˆPress the A (Start/Pause) button.
–2 (Remaining time) is shown on the display panel and the 
Secar(Drying) and % (Programme start) symbols light up.
– The drying programme starts.
Washing and drying
Successive washing and drying.
ˆSet the programme selector to the desired programme, 
e.g. Resistentes/Algod. (Cottons/Coloureds) 60°C.
–2 (Remaining time) and the recommended load in kg are shown 
alternately on the display panel. The % symbol flashes.
ˆIf necessary, adjust the temperature and the spin speed and select any 
options for your individualised programme, –> page 13.
ˆPress the Secar (Drying) button to set the
 drying options
 –> page 14
ˆLoad the laundry –> page 8.
– Observe the maximum load in kg,
Programme table –> page 28.
ˆPress the A (Start/Pause) button.
The drying programme that is carried out is automatically determined by 
the washing programme, see the Programme table –> page 28.
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End of the programme
The washing and drying programmes are ended automatically.   
appears on the display panel.
ˆTurn the programme selector to Stop.
ˆRemove the washing from the drum.
ˆLeave the door open to allow the inside of the washer-dryer to dry out.
ˆTurn 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: 
ˆPress the B (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:
ˆPress the B (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.
ˆSet the programme selector to Stop.
ˆRemove the laundry.
ˆLeave the door open to allow the inside of the washer-dryer to dry out.
ˆTurn 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 menu and selec. buttons at the same time 
to activate or deactivate the  Childproof lock. When the childproof lock is 
activated, E 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 manufacturers instructions regarding use and dosage.
– After descaling and removing rust from the drum, 
run the ' 
+ B (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 manufacturers 
instructions. Never use steel wool.
Detergent drawer
If there are detergent or care product residues:
ˆPull out the detergent drawer as far as the stop.
ˆPress on the blue zone labelled PUSH and take out the detergent 
drawer.
ˆClean the detergent drawer guide.
ˆRemove the blue fabric softener compartment insert.
ˆClean the detergent drawer and fabric softener compartment insert 
under running water.
ˆInsert the fabric softener compartment insert. 
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Drain pump
ˆTake the Drain hose out of the retainer.
ˆRemove 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.
ˆPlace the Drain hose into the retainer.
ˆUnscrew the pump cover.
– Clean the pump housing and remove any foreign objects.
– Make sure that the impeller can turn freely.
ˆReplace the pump cover and screw firmly in place.
ˆPlace 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:
ˆTurn off the tap.[ + B  (Empty + Spin).
ˆPress the A (Start/Pause) button.
ˆAllow the programme to run for approximately 40 seconds.
ˆSet the programme selector to Stop.
ˆUnplug the mains plug from the socket.
ˆUnscrew the water supply hose from the tap.
ˆClean the filter with a small brush.
ˆReconnect the hose.
ˆTurn on the tap.
ˆCheck whether water comes out of the end of the hose.
ˆIf 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 manufacturers instructions. Suitable descalers can be obtained via 
our website or from our after-sales service –> page 22. ˆSet the programme selector to Stop.
ˆUse a screwdriver to release the lock pins.
ˆTip the kick panel and pull upwards to remove.
Draining the water
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What to do if... 
Risk of electric shock.
Repairs must only be carried out by customer services or authorised 
technicians.
If repairs are needed, or if you cannot rectify a fault yourself with the help 
of the following table:
ˆSet the programme selector to Stop.
ˆDisconnect the washer-dryer from the power supply.
ˆTurn off the tap.
ˆCall the after-sales service –> page 22.
Other fault codes are only for use by the after-sales service. Make a note of the fault code to inform the after-
sales service.
Fault Possible cause Remedial action
Programme does not start.The A (Start/Pause) button has not 
been pressed.Press the A (Start/Pause) button.
A delayed start time has been 
selected.Washer dryer starts on completion of 
the delay period.
Change the “finished in time” if 
necessary –> page 13.
Power cut.
The delayed start time that was 
selected has been cleared.Reselect the delayed start time or start 
the programme immediately.
Press the A (Start/Pause) button.
The door is not properly closed. Close the door.
Plug not inserted properly into socket. Insert plug correctly.
The maximum spin speed 
cannot be set.The maximum spin speed depends on 
the programme selected.Change programme as required.
The water is not Drained.Drain hose is twisted. Fit the Drain hose correctly.
Detergent pump is blocked. Clean the Drain pump –> page 18.
Detergent residues in the 
detergent drawer.Damp or lumpy detergent. Clean and dry the detergent drawer –
>page 17.
Use the measuring aid for liquid 
detergent.
Fault code
The door is not properly closed. Close the door.
The water control system has been activated. Disconnect the appliance from 
the mains, turn off the tap and advise the after-sales service.
Water is not entering the appliance. See the fault Water is not flowing in.
  The water is not Drained. See the fault Water is not Drained.
 
 Maximum or minimum drying load not taken into account. HI/End or LO/End 
flash alternately in the display. See information for the Drying result not 
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plugged in.Plug in the mains plug correctly.
The door is not properly closed. Close the door.
The tap is not turned on. Turn on the tap.
The filter in the water supply hose is 
blocked.Clean the filter in the water supply hose 
–> page 18.
The water supply hose is pinched or 
kinked.Check the water inlet hose.
Intense vibrations during 
spinning.The washer-dryer is not correctly 
levelled.Level the washer-dryer –> page 25.
The transport safety bolts have not 
been removed.Remove the transport safety bolts 
–> page 24.
Washer-dryer fills with 
water and continuously 
Drains it away.Drain hose fitted too low. Fit the Drain hose correctly
–> page 26.
No water can be seen in the 
drum.Not a fault. During certain programmes the water 
level is below the visible range.
Water leaks from the bottom 
of the appliance.Supply hose screw connection is 
leaking.Tighten the screw connection.
Drain hose is leaking. Have the Drain hose replaced by the 
after-sales service.
Foam escapes from 
detergent drawer.Too  much  detergent  has  been  used. Only use detergent which is correct for 
textiles, and suitable for use in 
automatic washing machines.
Make sure that you use the correct 
dosage.
Several attempts to start 
spinning.Not a fault.
The unbalanced load detection system 
attempts to redistribute an unbalanced 
load by starting to spin several times.Always wash large and small items 
together.
Washing is not spun 
properly.Large items of laundry are not evenly 
distributed in the drum. The spin speed 
is automatically reduced for safety 
reasons.Always wash large and small items 
together.
Washing results not 
satisfactory.Uncleaned areas worse than expected. Select a suitable programme, e.g. a 
programme with Pre-wash. 
Pretreat stains if necessary.
Too little or incorrect detergent used. Use the correct dosage of a suitable 
detergent, in accordance with the 
manufacturers instructions.
Maximum load exceeded. Select the load appropriate for the 
programme.
Detergent residues on the 
washing.Some phosphate-free detergents 
contain water-insoluble residues which 
appear on washing as light specks.Rinse the laundry again or change to 
using liquid detergent. Brush the 
laundry after it has dried.
Grey residues on the 
washing.Soiling caused by ointments, grease or 
oil.Wash the laundry using the maximum 
detergent dosage and the maximum 
permissible temperature – see the 
care label.