Bosch WGG254A1GR User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WGG254A1GR User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WGG254A1GR [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 10 Accessories......   29 1.1 General information.... 4 11 Laundry........   29 1.2 Intended use....... 4 11.1 Preparing the laundry ..... 29 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 12 Detergents and care 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 products ........
  • Page 3 17.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 35 17.3 Cleaning the drain pump.. 36 18 Troubleshooting.......    40 18.1 Emergency release .... 50 19 Transportation, storage and disposal ........   50 19.1 Removing the appliance .. 50 19.2 Inserting the transit bolts.. 50 19.3 Using the appliance again .. 50 19.4 Disposing of old appliance .. 51 20 Customer Service.....
  • Page 4: Safety

    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: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper 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: Safe Use

    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 cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage able to operate properly.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Set the maximum spin speed if you ▶ spray residue or other residues im- want to dry the laundry in a tumble mediately if they come into contact dryer afterwards. with the appliance. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- ing which, in turn, reduces energy...
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    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 29 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en 4.4 Removing the transit Installation loca- Requirements tion bolts Base Secure the appli- The appliance is secured for trans- ance with fixing portation using transit bolts on the brackets rear of the appliance. → Page 29. Note: Keep the transit bolt screws and the sleeves in a safe place for fu- ture transport → Page 50.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Pull the power cable out of the Press down on the 4 cover caps. holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Remove the 4 sleeves. Connecting the water inlet hose Connect the water inlet hose. Put on the 4 cover caps. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4").
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Water outlet connection types 4.6 Aligning the appliance This information is intended to help In order to reduce noise and vibra- you to connect this appliance to the tion and to prevent the appliance water outlet. from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance's power cable in a socket nearby.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 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 18: Detergent Drawer

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Manual dosing compartment : Dispenser for fabric softener : Dispenser for detergent 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. Programmes Programme selector → Page 30...
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    Before using for the first time en Add washing powder to the Before using for the first time 6 Before using for the manual dosing compartment. first time Prepare the appliance for use. Before using for the first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory.
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining  10 "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 23 10,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec-...
  • Page 21 Display en Display Designation More information Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status End of pro- Programme status gramme Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 Easy Iron...
  • Page 22 en Display Display Designation More information 50 ml Basic dosage Basic dosage for detergent or fabric softener. → "Basic dosage", Page 34 ⁠ Voltage control Flashes: The automatic voltage control system system detects impermissible voltage drops. This will pause the programme. Note: The programme will continue when the voltage is permissible again.
  • Page 23: Buttons

    Buttons en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for . Button Selection More information Έναρξη/ ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- Προσθήκη...
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection More information Πρόπλυση (Pre- ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. wash) for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ Deactivate Note: If the intelligent dosing system is activated, the detergent will be dis- pensed automatically for the prewash and the main wash. If the intelligent dosing system is de- activated, place the detergent for the prewash directly in the drum.
  • Page 25 Programmes en Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information about programme selection. Care symbols on the care labels Programme Description Max. load (kg) Βαμβακερά Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen 10,0 (Cottons) or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Speed Perfect .
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Μεταξωτά Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- (Delicate/Silk) cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag.
  • Page 27 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Tip: Use the Συνθετικά programme to wash heavily soiled laundry. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm Αυτόματο Wash delicate items made from cotton, or synthetic (Automatic Soft) or blended fabrics. Gentle laundry care. The degree of soiling and the type of fabric are automatically detected.
  • Page 28: Laundry

    en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: The drum cleaning indicator will flash to re- mind you if you have not used a programme at 60 °C or higher for a long time. Γρήγορο15'/30' Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- (Super 15'/30') ded fabrics.
  • Page 29: Preparing The Laundry

    Laundry – Tie together longer drawstrings, Note: More detailed instructions for use can be found on www.bosch- and tie cords with solid end- pieces in hoods or trousers home.com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user –...
  • Page 30: Detergents And Care

    Basic operation Note: To prevent creasing, take note Note: More detailed instructions for of the maximum load for the use can be found on www.bosch- → "Programmes", Page 25. home.com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user Requirement: The laundry is pre- manual.
  • Page 31: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    Basic operation en Make sure that the drum is empty. 13.7 Adding laundry Place the laundry in the drum. Press Έναρξη/Προσθήκη Close the door. ρούχων . Ensure that there is no laundry The appliance pauses. trapped in the door. appears, it is not pos- Note: If sible to add laundry.
  • Page 32: Unloading The Laundry

    en Childproof lock 13.10 Unloading the laundry 14.2 Deactivating the child- proof lock Open the appliance door. Remove the laundry. Requirement: To deactivate the childproof lock, the appliance must 13.11 Switching off the appli- be switched on. ance Press and hold the two 3 δευτ. ▶...
  • Page 33: Filling The Dispensers

    Intelligent dosing system en ¡ Pour detergent or fabric softener 15.2 Filling the dispensers into the compartment for manual If you want to use the intelligent dos- dosing. ing system or if the appliance dis- → "Adding detergent and care plays an indication during operation product", Page 31 of the appliance, fill the dispensers.
  • Page 34: Basic Dosage

    Note: More detailed instructions for Close the dispenser cover. use can be found on www.bosch- Note: To prevent the liquid deter- home.com or by scanning the QR gent or fabric softener from drying code on the title page of this user out, close the dispenser cover im- manual.
  • Page 35: Cleaning And Servicing

    Cleaning and servicing en Press down on the insert and re- 17.1 Cleaning the drum move the detergent drawer. CAUTION Risk of injury! Permanently washing at low temper- atures and a lack of ventilation for the appliance may damage the drum and cause injury. Regularly run a programme for ▶...
  • Page 36: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing Empty the detergent drawer. Clean the pump unit with a damp cloth. Clean the housing of the detergent drawer in the appliance. Clean the detergent drawer and the cover with a soft, damp cloth or hand shower. Push in the detergent drawer.
  • Page 37 Cleaning and servicing en Disconnect the appliance's mains CAUTION - Risk of scalding! plug from the power supply. When you wash at high temperat- Open and remove the service flap. ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution.
  • Page 38 en Cleaning and servicing Insert the pump cap. Cleaning the drain pump Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 36 Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully. ‒ Screw the pump cap as far as it will go. 90°...
  • Page 39 Cleaning and servicing en Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run the Άντληση pro- gramme after you have emptied the drain pump. Turn on the water tap. Insert the mains plug. Switch on the appliance.
  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 18 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! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. Connecting the appliance The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶ into the appliance.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. Water level is too high. Start the Άντληση  programme. ▶ Laundry is caught in the door. Open the door again. Remove any trapped laundry. Close the door. Press Έναρξη/Προσθήκη ρούχων to start the pro- gramme.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Λήξη σε is activated. not start. Check whether Λήξη σε is activated. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 23 Laundry is caught in the door. Open the door again. Remove any trapped laundry. Close the door. Press Έναρξη/Προσθήκη...
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of ▶ ing. 1 metre. Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the compartment for manual dosing (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
  • Page 45 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 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Λιγοτ. τσαλάκωμα is activated. reached. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶ type of fabric. Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 36 ▶ pump. Slurping, rhythmical The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is suction noise. pumped out.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the Στύψιμο...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Insufficient cleaning. Drain the dispenser. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 35 Clean the dispenser. Refill the dispenser. → "Filling the dispensers", Page 33 Unsuitable detergent added to the dispenser of the in- telligent dosing system. Check whether the detergent used is suitable. → "Detergents and care products", Page 30 Drain the dispenser.
  • Page 50: Emergency Release

    → "Installation and connection", 19.1 Removing the appliance Page 12 and Note: More detailed instructions for → "Before using for the first time", use can be found on www.bosch- Page 19. home.com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user manual.
  • Page 51: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    Customer Service en 19.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 20 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service Valuable raw materials can be re- unable to rectify faults on the appli- used by recycling. ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- WARNING tomer Service.
  • Page 52 en Customer Service Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
  • Page 53: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en Consumption values 21 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 indic- ative only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
  • Page 54: Technical Specifications

    en Technical specifications identifier is made up of the charac- Technical specifications 22 Technical specifica- ters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al- tions ternatively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the Technical specifications Appliance height 84,5 cm EU energy label.
  • Page 56 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.

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