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Bosch WGE0340ESN User Manual And Installation Instructions
Bosch WGE0340ESN User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WGE0340ESN User Manual And Installation Instructions

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WGE0340ESN
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  • Page 1 Washing machine WGE0340ESN [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2 Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Buttons ........  22 1.1 General information.... 4 9 Programmes ......  23 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories......  26 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........  26 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 15 Basic settings......  30 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 30 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 30 16 Cleaning and servicing ...  30 16.1 Cleaning the drum.... 30 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 30 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump.. 31 17 Troubleshooting......  34 17.1 Emergency release ....
  • Page 4 en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5 Safety en 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing. ▶...
  • Page 6 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
  • Page 7 Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with flammable cleaning agents that contain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
  • Page 9 Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. ▶ Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶...
  • Page 10 en Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. damage Ensure that the water pressure in ▶ the water supply system is at least Preventing material damage ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max.
  • Page 11 Environmental protection and saving energy en Set the maximum spin speed if you Environmental protection and saving energy 3 Environmental protec- want to dry the laundry in the tumble tion and saving energy dryer afterwards. a The drier the laundry, the shorter Environmental protection and saving energy the programme duration when dry- 3.1 Disposing of packaging...
  • Page 12 en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 26 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has undergone 4.1 Unpacking the appliance a function test at the factory. This may cause water stains in the appli- ATTENTION! ance, which the first wash cycle re-...
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. power cord or Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the hoses ance anywhere that is liable to ex- between the wall...
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all of Put on the 4 cover caps. the screws for the 4 transit bolts using a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder. Note: To install the transit bolts to transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- Remove the 4 sleeves.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Siphon Secure the con- tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el- bow. → "Accessories", Page 26 When connecting to a 21 mm = ½" Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap, first fit the adapter with a seal-...
  • Page 16 en Before using for the first time Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten 4.6 Aligning the appliance the lock nuts against the housing In order to reduce noise and vibra- until they are hand-tight. tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
  • Page 17 Before using for the first time en Add washing powder containing oxygen bleach to compartment II. To prevent foaming, use only half of the amount of detergent recom- mended by the detergent manufac- turer for light soiling. Do not use detergent suitable for woollens or delicates.
  • Page 18 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured.
  • Page 19 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 6.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. Programmes → Page 23 Programme selector → Page 27...
  • Page 20 en Display Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. Program end time → "Buttons", Page 22 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Description Programme status: Programme end ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appli- ance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 29 Shortened programme length is activated. → "Buttons", Page 22 ¡...
  • Page 22 en Buttons Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons Button Selection More information ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- (Start/Pause) gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- (Speed Perfect) gramme duration.
  • Page 23 Programmes en Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Notes ¡ The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. ¡ For programmes with a temperature setting of 80 °C or 90 °C, the actual temperature may deviate from the specified temperature. The washing effect and hygiene expected at the specified temperatures is nevertheless achieved.
  • Page 24 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Syntet Wash items made from synthetic or blended fab- (Easy Care) rics. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Wash items made from cotton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics.
  • Page 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Hygien Plus Wash hard-wearing items made of cotton, linen or (Hygiene Plus) blended fabrics. Suitable for allergy sufferers and for strict hygiene requirements. Note: Once the set temperature has been reached, it remains constant throughout the entire washing process.
  • Page 26 en Accessories Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Accessories Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WMZ2381 tension or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 m). Fixing brackets Improves the stability of the appliance. WMZ2200 Elbow Secure the water outlet hose in place.
  • Page 27 Basic operation en ¡ Do not use products containing 13.4 Loading laundry solvents, caustic agents or volatile Note: To prevent creasing, note the substances maximum load for the programmes. ¡ Do not use chlorine bleach → "Programmes", Page 23 ¡ Do not use dyes regularly as fixing salt can damage stainless steel Requirements ¡...
  • Page 28 en Basic operation 13.6 Using the measuring aid 13.7 Adding detergent and care product To more easily measure the liquid detergent, you can use a measuring Note: Observe the information about aid in the detergent drawer. detergents and care products → Page 26. Note: Do not use a measuring aid for viscous detergents, for washing Pull out the detergent drawer.
  • Page 29 Childproof lock en 13.10 Cancelling the pro- Childproof lock 14 Childproof lock gramme Secure your appliance against being Childproof lock Press operated unintentionally using the Open the door. controls. The appliance door remains locked for safety reasons if the 14.1 Activating the childproof temperature and water levels are lock high.
  • Page 30 en Basic settings Use the programme selector to se- Basic settings 15 Basic settings lect the required basic setting. → Page 30 You can configure the basic settings Basic settings To change the value, press for your appliance to meet your To save the changes, switch off needs.
  • Page 31 Cleaning and servicing en Press down on the insert and re- Fit the insert and click it into place. move the detergent drawer. Clean the opening for the deter- Pull out the insert upwards. gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- Push in the detergent drawer.
  • Page 32 en Cleaning and servicing Open and remove the mainten- CAUTION - Risk of scalding! ance flap. When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
  • Page 33 Cleaning and servicing en Insert the pump cap. Cleaning the drain pump Ensure that the parts of the Requirement: The drain pump is ‒ pump cap are correctly as- empty. → Page 31 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
  • Page 34 en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶...
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 36 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting flashes. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. lights up. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. lights up. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶ working. There has been a power cut. Check whether the lighting in your room or other ▶ appliances are working. The programme does has not been pressed.
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Detergent dosage is too high. ing. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- Note: When loading, where possible, place large and tion changes during small items of laundry together in the drum. Different the wash cycle. sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if foam build-up is too high.
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in reached. the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Start the Centrifugering programme. ▶ The spin programme Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. does not start.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶ type of fabric. Detergent or fabric Too much detergent/fabric softener in the detergent softener drips off the drawer. seal and collects on When dosing liquid detergent and fabric softener, ▶...
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out at Water inlet hose is not correctly/securely connected. the water inlet hose. Connect the water supply hose correctly. → "Connecting the water inlet hose", Page 14 Tighten the screw connection. Water is leaking out at The water outlet hose is damaged.
  • Page 43 Transportation, storage and disposal en 17.1 Emergency release 18.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 31 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 44 en Customer Service 18.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 19 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Customer Service Valuable raw materials can be re- according to the corresponding Eco- used by recycling. design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at WARNING least 10 years from the date on Risk of harm to health!
  • Page 45 Consumption values en Consumption values 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Consumption values Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
  • Page 46 en Technical data Water pressure ¡ Minimum: 100 kPa (1 bar) ¡ Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bar) Length of the wa- 150 cm ter inlet hose Length of the wa- 150 cm ter outlet hose Length of the 210 cm power cord More information about your model can be found online at https:// eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/1675163 This web address is linked to the offi- cial EU EPREL product database.
  • Page 48 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.