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Key Features
- i-DOS with Detergent Scan automatically optimises detergent and water use for best results.
- AntiStain system effectively removes 16 common stubborn stains by adjusting washing parameters.
- Mini Load option cleans single items up to 0.5kg, saving up to 40% energy.
- Iron Assist reduces wrinkles by up to 50% in 20 minutes, cutting down ironing time.
- Home Connect app allows remote control and monitoring of your laundry from anywhere.
Product Overview
Bosch WGB256A2AU |10 kg Series 8 front loader 1600 rpm washing machine

A highly advanced washing machine with i-Dos and detergent scan powered by Home Connect saves water and detergent and reduces your ironing pile with Iron Assist.
i-DOS with Detergent Scan
Skip manual dosing and save water and detergent, now even easier. i-DOS automatic dosign with detergent scan ensures your washer uses just the right amount of detergent and softener. And thanks to the Detergent Scan App you can simply scan your detergent/s and softnener bottles with your Home Connect app, and the app automatically receives all relevant data on dosage strength and water hardness for optimal settings of the washer to get perfect results while saving resources.
AntiStain
Selecting the right washing program for each stain can be quite confusing. The Anti Stain system removes 16 of the most stubborn stains, ranging from grease and blood to cosmetics and tea. The washing machine automatically adjusts the temperature, drum movement, and soaking time before your chosen program starts. So no matter how difficult the stain, Anti Stain helps you to easily get rid of them.
Mini Load
Got a t-shirt to wash, but not enough for a full load? Choose the Mini Load option. It lets you wash single items or very small loads up to 0.5kg and cuts energy usage by up to 40% . A clever way to clean single items without bad conscience.
Iron Assist
How to get wrinkle-free clothes with minimum effort? Iron Assist gently steams freshly washed and dried items in just 20 minutes. Just place items in the machine and let Iron Assist do the rest. It reduces wrinkles up to 50%* and thus your ironing pile.
Home Connect
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 like, even if you aren’t there.
Specifications
Global
- Model Number: WGB256A2AU
General
- Colour: White
- Control Type: TouchControl buttons
- Door Hinge: Left
- Made In: GERMANY
- Washing Capacity (kg): 10kg
- Water Connection: Cold Only
Features
- Antiallergy: No
- App-Control: Yes
- Cold Wash Option: Yes
- Delay Timer: Yes
- Detergent Dispenser: Yes
- Inverter Motor: No
- Steaming Function: Yes
- Time Remaining Display: Yes
- Variable Spin: Yes
- Variable Temperature: Yes
Display
- Display Type: LED
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi: No
Performance
- Maximum Spin Speed (RPM): 1600
Safety Features
- Auto Shutoff: No
- Child Lock: Yes
Programs
- Number Of Programs: 12
Energy Specification/Power
- Energy Consumption (Kwh/year): 250
- Energy Rating: 5 Star
- Motor Type: EcoSilence Drive
- Noise Level (dBa): 46/75
- WELS Water Consumption (L): 75
- Water Rating: 5 Stars
- WELS Registration Number: C45377
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Dimensions
- Depth: 590mm
- Height: 845mm
- Width: 598mm
Weight
- Weight (Kg): 81.6
In The Box & Warranty
- Included: 10 kg Series 8 front loader 1600 rpm washing machine
- Warranty (Years): 2
Manuals
Why Buy?
Precision dosing and steam care for a 10kg family wash
The Bosch Series 8 WGB256A2AU pairs a 10kg drum with i-DOS automatic dosing, scanning your detergent and softener via the Home Connect app to measure exact quantities for each load. The result is less guesswork at the dosing drawer and less detergent wasted on small or lightly soiled loads.
AntiStain technology recognises 16 common stains, from grease to makeup, and adjusts temperature, drum action and soak time before the cycle starts, removing the need for pre-treatment. The 1600rpm spin extracts more moisture for faster drying, and Iron Assist steams washed items for 20 minutes afterward, cutting wrinkles by up to half. Mini Load handles single items down to 0.5kg while trimming energy use by 40 percent, so a lone shirt does not cost a full cycle.
For a laundry that runs on routine rather than reminders, Home Connect lets you start, monitor and get notified from your phone. The clean white cabinet, LED display and 5-star energy rating suit a considered laundry fitout where large loads, like king-size bedding, are handled without a second cycle.
Buy this if…
- You want automatic dosing that saves detergent and protects fabrics
- You regularly wash bulky items like bedding or doonas
- You want stain removal handled automatically, without pre-treating
- You value app-based control and status notifications
- You want steam-assisted wrinkle reduction to shrink the ironing pile














