Bosch WAS 24462 Instruction Manual page 2

Safety instructions Important information
– Read the Instruction manual and Installation instructions and all other information enclosed Before washing for the first time
with the washing machine and act accordingly.
Do not load any laundry into the machine. Turn on the tap.
– Retain the documents for subsequent use.
Add the following to compartment II:
Risk of electric shock – Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug.
– approx. 1 litre water
– Only insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands. – detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the
appropriate degree of water hardness)
Danger to life For worn-out appliances:
Set the programme selector to
– Disconnect the mains plug.
At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to Off.
– Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug.
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent
children from locking themselves in and putting their lives in – Empty pockets.
danger.
– Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
Danger of suffocation – Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of – Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
children. – Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
Risk of poisoning – Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
– Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
Risk of explosion – Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing
Loading the laundry
solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent may cause an
explosion after being loaded into the washing machine.
Insert large and small items of laundry.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand before washing.
Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing machine door and the rubber
Risk of injury – The washing machine door can become very hot. seal.
– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.
Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
– Do not climb onto the washing machine.
Wash new items of clothing separately.
– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating. light No prewash. The
Pretreat any stains as necessary.
Consumption values
heavy Insert less laundry. Select Prewash with the programme.
Soaking
Load laundry of the same colour
Electricity Programme
Programme Additional function Load Water***
consumption*** duration*** Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. Turn the programme selector to
Cottons 30 °C** 8 kg 0.35 kWh 76 l 2:20 h
(Start/Reload). After approx. 10 minutes, press
Cottons 40 °C** 8 kg 0.97 kWh 76 l 2:30 h gramme. Once the required soaking time has elapsed, press
continue the programme, or select a different programme.
Cottons 60 °C** 8 kg 1.47 kWh 76 l 2:40 h
Starching Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
Cottons 60 °C EcoPerfect* 8 kg 1.03 kWh 56 l 3:25 h
Starching is possible in all wash programmes using liquid starch. Pour the starch into
Cottons 90 °C 8 kg 2.34 kWh 87 l 2:30 h
the fabric softener compartment according to the manufacturer's instructions (if necessary
Mix 40 °C** 3.5 kg 0.47 kWh 49 l 1:01 h clean it first).
Easy-Care 40 °C** 3.5 kg 0.55 kWh 55 l 1:43 h Dyeing/bleaching
Delicate/Silk (cold) 2 kg 0.04 kWh 35 l 0:41 h Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel.
Always follow the dye manufacturer's instructions. Do not bleach laundry in the washing
Delicate/Silk 30 °C 2 kg 0.14 kWh 35 l 0:41 h
machine.
Wool
(cold) 2 kg 0.06 kWh 40 l 0:40 h
Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0.16 kWh 40 l 0:40 h
* Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 92/75/EEC.
** Programme setting for testing with the currently valid version of EN60456.
Note for comparative testing: to test using the test programmes, wash using the specified load amount and maximum spin
speed.
Select the Mix 40 °C programme and maximum spin speed as the short programme for coloureds.
*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient
temperature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected
additional functions.
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Insert for liquid detergent
model-dependent
Position the insert for dispensing liquid detergent:
– Remove the detergent drawer completely -> page 10.
– Slide the insert forwards.
Do not use the insert (slide upwards):
– for gel detergents and washing powder,
– for programmes with + Prewash or the (Finished in) option
Easy-Care 60 °C and select Start/Reload.
– Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug.
Care
– Risk of explosion. No solvents
Machine housing, control panel
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not use any abrasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners).
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately.
– Do not clean with a jet of water.
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
1. Pull out, press insert down, remove drawer completely.
2. To remove the insert, push the insert up from below with
your finger.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and
dry it.
4. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
SpeedPerfect function can also be selected if desired.
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can
evaporate.
Drum
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Cottons 30 °C and press
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Start/Reload to pause the pro-
Descaling Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
Start/Reload again to
This is not necessary if the detergent is dosed correctly. However, if it is necessary, follow the
instructions of the descaler manufacturer. Suitable descaling products can be purchased
from our website or after-sales service ( page 13).
Information on the display panel
F: 16 Close the door properly; laundry may be trapped.
F: 17 , 29 Open the tap fully, supply hose kinked/trapped; clean the filter
water pressure too low.
F: 18 Detergent solution pump blocked; clean detergent solution pump
page 11.
Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; clean the drain hose on the siphon
page 11.
F: 23 Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call the after-sales service.
F: 34 Cannot lock washing machine door. Open the door and close it again so that
you can hear it "click"; switch the appliance off and on again; set the
programme and make individual settings; start the programme.
Other displays Switch off the appliance, wait 5 seconds and switch on again. If the same
display appears again, call the after-sales service
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Risk of scalding
What to do if ...
Information about blockages – Allow the detergent solution to cool down.
– Turn off the tap.
Detergent solution pump
Turn the programme selector to Off, disconnect the mains plug.
1. Open and remove the service flap.
2. Remove the drainage hose from its holder.
Remove the sealing cap and allow the solution to drain out.
Put the sealing cap back in place.
3. Unscrew the pump cover carefully (residual water).
4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing
(the impeller in the detergent solution pump must be able to rotate).
5. Put the pump cover back in place and screw it tight. The handle
should stand vertically. Insert the drainage hose into its holder.
6. Refit the service flap and close it.
To prevent detergent from flowing down the drain unused during the next wash cycle:
pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the Empty programme.
Drainage hose at the siphon
Turn the programme selector to Off, disconnect the mains plug.
1. Loosen the hose clamp, remove the drainage hose carefully
(residual water).
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose
clamp.
Filter in the water supply
Risk of electric shock
Do not immerse the AquaStop safety device in water (it contains an electric valve).
depending on model Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (apart from Spin/ Empty).
3. Press Start/Reload. Allow the programme to run for approx.
page 11,
40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Remove the mains plug from
the socket.
To clean the filter:
5. Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter using a small brush.
and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
Remove the hose from the back of the appliance,
Remove the filter using pliers and clean the filter.
6. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
page 13.
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What to do if ...
Water is leaking out. – Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly. in Reload mode, – Water level too high. Not possible to reload laundry.
Start/Reload flashes Close door immediately if open.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
very quickly and an – To continue the programme, press
No water supply. – Start/Reload not selected?
audible signal sounds
Detergent not dispensed. – Tap not turned on?
If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:
– Filter may be blocked. Clean the filter page 11.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
– Turn the programme selector to Off and remove the mains plug from the socket.
Washing machine door – Safety function active. Programme terminated? page 4. – Turn off the water supply and call the after-sales service
cannot be opened.
– (Rinse Hold) = without Final spin selected? page 3,4.
– Can be opened by emergency release only? page 13. Emergency release
Programme does not – Start/Reload or (Finished in) time selected?
start. – Washing machine door closed?
The programme continues when the power supply is restored. However, if the laundry has to
– Childlock active? Deactivate it page 5.
be removed, the washing machine door can be opened as follows:
Detergent solution does – (Rinse Hold) = without Final spin selected? page 3,4.
not drain.
– Clean the detergent solution pump page 11.
Risk of scalding.
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. Allow them to cool down.
Water not visible in the – Not a fault - water below the visible area.
Do not reach inside the drum if it is still turning.
drum.
Do not open the door if you can see water through the glass.
Unsatisfactory spin – Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled
1. Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains
result. the spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry.
plug.
Laundry wet/too damp. Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly inside the
2. Drain the detergent solution page 11.
drum.
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
– (Easy-iron) selected? page 5.
Washing machine door can then be opened.
– Selected speed too low? page 5.
Drum spins gently – Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the
After-sales service
several times. imbalance.
Residual water in the – Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
compartment for care If you cannot rectify the fault yourself (Troubleshooting
– Clean the insert if necessary page 10.
products. after-sales service. We will always find a suitable solution and will avoid a visit from a service
technician wherever possible.
Odour formation in the – Run the Cottons 90 °C programme with no load inserted.
washing machine. Use standard detergent.
The contact details for all countries can be found in the enclosed after-sales
service directory.
Status display flashes. – Too much detergent used?
Appliance has detected Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre water and pour
Please give the After-sales service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number
a detergent overload. into compartment II (not with outdoor or down fabrics).
(FD) of the appliance.
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
Loud spinning, vibrations – Appliance feet fixed?
and "walking" during the Secure the appliance feet Installation instructions.
spin cycle.
– Transport braces removed?
Product number Production number
Remove the transport braces Installation instructions.
Display panel/indicator – Power cut? Rely on the professionalism of the manufacturer. Please contact us.
lamps do not function – Circuit breakers tripped? Reset/replace the circuit breakers. This will ensure that the repair is carried out by trained service technicians who arrive
during operation.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service. equipped with genuine spare parts for your appliance.
Programme sequence – Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the
longer than usual. imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional
rinse cycle.
Detergent residues on – Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
the laundry. residues.
– Use the Rinse cycle or brush out the laundry after washing.
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Start/Reload.
page 13.
e.g. in the event of a power cut
Washing machine
page 12, 13), please contact our
Instruction manual
This information can be found:
on the inside of the washing machine door*/the
service flap* (after opening it) and the rear of
the appliance.
*depending on model
Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
Read these instructions and the separate installation instructions before
operating the washing machine.
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