The Bosch WGB256A1GB Series 8 washing machine is a perfect choice for large families, with a 10kg drum that can handle even the biggest loads. It's packed with features, such as SpeedPerfect™, which cuts washing time by up to 65% without sacrificing quality, and VarioPerfect™, which offers time- and energy-saving options. It's also Wi-Fi connected so you can control it with your smartphone, and features EcoSilence Drive™, which makes it quiet and powerful.
Key features
- Control cycles, monitor progress, and more all from your smartphone, via the Home Connect mobile app
- Compatible with Google Home and Amazon Alexa, so you can control the appliance with just your voice
- i-DOS: intelligent automatic detergent dosing for maximum efficiency
- Iron Assist gently steams clothes in 20 minutes, reducing wrinkles up to 50%
- Mini load option allows you to wash single items quickly, carefully, and efficiently
- Super quick wash cycle can get up to 2kg of laundry thoroughly clean in only 15 minutes
- AntiStain Plus adjusts the wash to remove 16 of the most stubborn stains effectively
- A Rated, making it Highly energy efficient. Great for those looking to save money on their energy bills
Optimal dosing of detergent
The i-Dos system will automatically dispense the perfect amount of detergent and softener for each load, no matter which brands you use. Just scan the barcodes on the detergent and softener bottles using the Home Connect app, and the system will take care of the rest. The i-Dos system also monitors detergent levels and sends you a notification before it runs out. With the i-DOS system, you can save detergent, prevent unnecessary rinsing, and get the best possible washing results. Bosch's i-DOS washing machines have two compartments holding up to 1.3 liters of detergent and 0.5 liters of softener, streamlining refills with automatic prompts.
Smart connectivity make life easier
Control and monitor your Bosch Washing Machine from your smartphone, via the Home Connect app. Plus you can set up push notifications that can be sent from your dishwasher directly to your mobile device, conveniently letting you know the current program status of your dishwasher, as well as other useful information.
And with the help of Amazon Alexa or Google Home, you can control the dishwasher using your voice!
The Home Connect app is available from Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Open the door to total convenience
With the Reload function, you can easily add or remove items from the wash cycle at any time, even if the machine is already running. This is perfect if you forget to add a sock or two, or if you need to remove an item that you accidentally added to the wrong load.
Reduces wrinkles and your ironing pile
How to get wrinkle-free clothes with minimum effort? Iron Assist gently steams freshly washed and dried items in just 20 minutes. It can also reduce wrinkles on a previously worn item of clothing. Just place items in the machine and let Iron Assist do the rest. It reduces wrinkles up to 50% and therefore your ironing pile.
More Product Info:
- 5 year warranty
- Dimensions (mm): H845 x W598 x D590
- Maximum Load Capacity: 10kg
- Number of wash Programmes: 14
- Variable Spin Speeds up to 1400 rpm
- Delay start timer: Yes
- Energy efficiency class: A Rated
- Spinning Performance Rating: B Rated
- Wi-Fi connected: Yes
- Interior light: Yes
An exceptional washing machine with i-Dos and detergent scan powered by Home Connect which saves water and detergent. Maximise your energy savings with A-20%* and reduce your ironing pile with Iron Assist.
Key Features
- 10kg load capacity - ideal for larger homes and families
- i-DOS automatically doses the precise amount of water and detergent for every load
- Speed Perfect cuts washing time without compromising on results
- Active Water Plus uses only the precise amount of water needed for every wash
- Anti Vibration side walls are specially designed to provide more stability and reduce vibration
- Eco Silence Drive™ – the brushless, energy-efficient motor is quiet in operation and comes with a 10 year parts warranty
- Home Connect: home appliances with smart connectivity for an easier everyday life
Optimal dosing of detergent
Whatever detergent and softener you use, the intelligent i-Dos detergent scan function helps you set the dosage with maximum precision. Simply fill the containers and scan the barcodes on the bottles via the Home Connect app to send settings for water hardness and detergent consistency directly to your washing machine. The i-Dos system then dispenses the optimal amount of detergent, wash by wash. The Home Connect app also monitors detergent levels and sends you a notification before it runs out.
Precision detergent dosing to avoid wastage
Get maximum efficiency for your laundry care with the i-DOS automatic dosing system. Just fill up the detergent and softener compartments once, and the i-DOS sensors will measure out the precise amount of detergent and water for each load, wash after wash. which can save detergent, and prevents unnecessary rinsing.
Reduces wrinkles and your ironing pile
How to get wrinkle-free clothes with minimum effort? Iron Assist gently steams freshly washed and dried items in just 20 minutes. It can also reduce wrinkles on a previously worn item of clothing. Just place items in the machine and let Iron Assist do the rest. It reduces wrinkles up to 50% and therefore your ironing pile.
Wash single items and small loads quickly and efficiently
Use the Mini load option to wash single items, newly bought clothes or very small loads. Your washing-machine adjusts to treat your laundry quickly, carefully and efficiently.
Smart appliances make life easier
The future has arrived and it’s knocking on your front door. Home Connect brings smart technology to your appliances and lets you control them with your phone or tablet.
The right programme every time
Selecting the right programme can be confusing, and getting it wrong could lead to less than perfect results. The Home Connect mobile app with Easy Start removes the guesswork. Just enter the type of laundry and degree of soiling into the app, and it will tell you the right programme – for any wash, every time.
Take care of the laundry remotely
No one enjoys doing the laundry – especially when you're in a hurry and have to wait for it to finish. Bosch washing machines with the Home Connect app give you complete control over your laundry. Simply use your mobile device to conveniently control and monitor your machine remotely. With access to your washing machine on the go, you can run your home the way you want to, even if you aren’t there.
Your washing machine keeps you in the loop
Waiting around for your laundry to finish can waste time – especially if you have a busy schedule. Home Connect puts your mind at ease and helps you be more productive with your time. It can send push notifications from your appliance directly to your mobile device, conveniently letting you know the current programme status, as well as other useful information. Multitasking in and out of the home just got a little easier.
Service gets smarter
It can be stressful if your home appliances aren't working properly. Remote Diagnostics is here to help*. Simply call the Home Connect Hotline and make an appointment for a remote diagnosis. The service team can then remotely screen your appliance, locate the problem and give you the advice you need. If necessary, a technician can come to your home to fix the issue, with all the right parts already in hand. Smart support, smart solutions. *Subject to local availability.
Your washing machine does what you tell it
Thanks to our partnership with Amazon Alexa, you can now control your washing machine by voice. You just need to check if the relevant ‘Home Connect’ function in the Alexa app is available for your country and language and then establish a connection between the two devices.
Best energy class: A Rated
By using energy-saving home appliances, you save valuable resources. That’s why you should consider low energy and water consumption values when you purchase a home appliance. The energy label, specifies the efficiency class, noise level, capacity, energy and water consumption of the relevant appliance. The most significant change in the new energy labels is the elimination of the energy efficiency plus classes such as A+++. The new efficiency class is now rated from A to G for washing machines. Thanks to our high efficiency energy saving system, the Bosch washing machine range includes models that achieve the best energy class A without compromising on results.
For highly efficient use of water even with smaller loads.
Our ActiveWater Plus technology delivers perfect results while only using the precise amount of water needed for every wash. This ensures highly efficient use of water even when washing smaller loads. Thanks to highly efficient water management technology, the type and size of load is automatically detected and then the water consumption is precisely adjusted. Save up to 50% of water when washing smaller loads.* *ActiveWater Plus automatically adjusts water consumption to suit your load. Comparing water consumption of Eco 40-60 with quarter vs. full load per cycle.
Perfect results, in less than half the time
When time matters, washing machines with SpeedPerfect cut the washing time by up to 65%* without compromising on results. SpeedPerfect can be used in combination with most programmes, and with all load sizes and fabric types. For example, select the Mix Programme along with SpeedPerfect, and you can thoroughly wash up to 4 kilograms of mixed laundry in just 46 minutes. *Difference between the duration of Easy Care Programme 40°C and the duration of Easy Care Programme 40°C in combination with SpeedPerfect option.
Never miss an item again, with Reload
Forgot to add a sock, or a stray t-shirt? No problem! The Reload function lets you easily add or remove clothes during wash cycles*. Just press the Reload button and open the door, then add your forgotten items and continue the wash. *As a safety feature, you can’t use Reload if the suds are hotter than 50°C or the water level is too high.
Double protection against water damage
Bosch AquaStop warranty offers protection against water damage for the appliance’s lifetime. Our washing machines with the AquaStop System consists of a special double-walled feed hose, a safety valve and a floor tank with float switch preventing water damage of any kind, whether in the supply hose or from a leak in the machine. * Please find warranty terms here: https://www.bosch-home.co.uk/customer-service/care-protection-and-parts/additional-warranties
Guaranteed quiet and long-lasting motor.
Don't let your washing machine intrude on your dinner. Bosch’s EcoSilence Drive™ is so quiet that sometimes you might forget it's even on. The brushless, energy-efficient motor is quiet in operation, has an especially long life and comes with a 10-year parts warranty.
The best way to remove dirt, fully automatically
Brilliant washing results are now child’s play. Just fill up the drum and press the ‘Start’ button. The machine adjusts everything automatically to the needs of your laundry depending on fabric type and the degree of soiling, guaranteeing a perfect wash every time.
Hygienic washing, even at 40°C
Sometimes clean just isn't clean enough. That’s why we developed the Hygiene Plus programme. It keeps the temperature during the wash cycle constant and an additional rinse cycle is added to ensure hygienically clean laundry, effectively killing germs and house dust mites. The result: hygienic washing results that kill 99,99% of common germs even at 40°C.* *Bosch washing machines with the ‘HygienePlus’ wash programme at 40° and 60° fulfil scientifically recommended conditions for 99,99% of germ reduction for Enterococcus Hirae and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, according to Honisch et al. 2014, "Impact of wash cycle time, temperature and detergent formulation on the hygiene effectiveness of domestic laundering.” Conducted by University Rhine-Waal.
Powerful but gentle washing to protect your clothes
In the past, your favourite or most delicate clothes may have been damaged in the wash. The unique, patented VarioDrum system uses even water distribution to gently and efficiently wash all types of clothing - without stretching, creasing or damaging your most beloved items. Depending on the selected programme, the droplet-shaped design, with asymmetrical paddles gently rotates your laundry to the centre - regardless of the rotation direction. This not only ensures an intensive clean for more heavily soiled clothes, but a quicker, more thorough clean for the entire load.