Bosch WAS24461SG Operating Instructions Manual

Your washing machine Intended use
Congratulations – You have opted for a modern, high-quality
For domestic use only.
domestic appliance manufactured by BOSCH. The washing machine
For washing machine-washable fabrics in a detergent
is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy.
solution.
Every appliance that leaves our factory has been inspected
To be operated with cold mains water and
thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect
commercially available low foam detergents and care
condition.
products which are suitable for use in washing
machines.
For further information about products, accessories, spare parts and
services, visit our website: www.bosch-home.com or contact our after-
sales service centres.
– Do not leave children unattended near the
Environmentally friendly waste disposal
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with environmental washing machine.
guidelines. This appliance is certified in accordance with European
– The washing machine is not to be used by
Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
children or persons not familiar with the
(WEEE).
operating instructions.
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and
reuse of used appliances. – Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
Read these instructions before switching on the washing
machine.
Also follow the separate installation instructions.
Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash, water softener,
Contents Programmes
Page
Detailed programme overview. page 7
Intended use ...................................................................................... 1 The temperature and spin speed can be selected
Compartment
Programmes ...................................................................................... 1 individually, irrespective of the selected programme and
Preparation ..................................................................................... 2/3 programme progress.
Setting and adjusting programmes ............................................... 3
Cottons Power 60' Hard–wearing textiles
Washing ........................................................................................... 3/4
Synthetics Synthetic fibres, easy-care textiles
Removing the laundry ...................................................................... 4
Display information, Options, Functions ................................... 5/6 Mix Textiles made of cotton and synthetic
fibres
Programme overview........................................................................ 7
Safety instructions .............................................................................. 8 Silk and delicate washable textiles
Delicate/Silk
Consumption values .......................................................................... 8
Hand and machine-washable wool or
Wool
Important information ....................................................................... 9 wool-rich textiles
Care ...................................................................................................10
Spin Additional spin cycle
Information on the display panel...................................................10
Drum Clean For drum hygiene or fluff removal
Maintenance .....................................................................................11
What to do if ....................................................................................12 Drain Draining of the water inside the drum
Emergency release ..........................................................................13
Rinse Extra rinse with spin
Customer service ............................................................................13
Dark Wash Dark textiles
Sports Wear Sportswear made of microfibre
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
Iron Wear Programme for Shirts/Blouses
Kids Wear Textiles for children
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of
Programme for allergic people and
laundry for the relevant programme. Hygiene
advanced hygiene
– Do not use prewash when washing laundry that is soiled normally.
– Instead of the Cottons Power 60' 90°C programme, select SuperQuick
Extra short programme
Cottons Power 60' 60°C with additional function
15'/30' /
EcoPerfect. Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower
energy consumption.
– Dose detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions
and water hardness.
– If the laundry is to be subsequently dried in a tumble dryer, select
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a spin speed as specified by the dryer manufacturer.
Preparation Before washing for the first time,
run a wash once without any laundry in the machine page 9
Sorting and loading the laundry
Correct installation according to
separate installation instructions.
Observe the care information provided by the manufacturer.
Sort the laundry according to the information on the care labels.
Check the machine Sort the laundry according to type, colour, degree of soiling and
temperature.
Remove any foreign objects as there is a risk of rusting.
– Never switch on a damaged machine.
Do not exceed the maximum load. page 7
– Inform your after-sales service.
Observe the instructions in the Important information section. page 9
Load both large and small items of laundry.
Insert the mains plug
Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap any items of clothing
between the loading door and rubber seal.
With dry hands only.
Only hold the plug by the plug
Add detergent and care product
body.
Add the appropriate amount according to:
Turn on the tap
Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Models without insert for liquid detergent: pour liquid detergent into an
appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
During operation: close the detergent drawer.
bleacher, stain remover
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
This prevents blockages.
: Fabric softener, impregnating agent, starch
Compartment I: Detergent for pre–wash
Setting and adjusting programmes
If the symbol lights up or
Display panel/ Programme selector Start/ flashes in the display panel, the
Reload childproof lock is active.
Option buttons/
deactivate, page 6
Additional functions
For additional functions and
option buttons, see the Individual
settings section. page 5/6
Select Start/Reload
All buttons are sensitive and a
gentle tap is adequate.
If you press and hold the Option
buttons, the setting options
automatically scroll through.
Programme selector for
switching the machine on
and off and for selecting the
programme. Can be rotated
in either direction.
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Removing laundry Display information, Options, Functions
Washing
– Open the washing machine door and remove the
laundry.
If (Rinse stop = no final drain/spin) is active: Select
the spin speed or set programme selector to Drain or
Spin .
– Select Start/Reload .
– Remove any foreign objects as there is a risk of rusting.
Detergent drawer with
compartments I, II, Turn off the tap
Drum
Control panel
Switch off
Door handle – Set the programme selector to Off.
Programme ended when ...
... Start/Reload goes out and or (if was
selected, no final drain/spin) is indicated on the display
panel, the buzzer sounds. Set the volume of the buzzer.
page 6
Changing the programme ...
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If you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
– Select Start/ Reload .
Pausing the programme ...
– Touch the Start/Reload button.
– Follow the instructions in the display field: when lights
3
up and appears in the display, the door can be
opened. If required, add /remove a laundry item; if
Service flap
and are displayed alternately, the door cannot be
2
opened due to a high water level in the drum or a high
temperature.
– Touch Start/Reload button to continue the
programme.
... or terminate the programme
Programmes with high temperature:
Washing
– Cool down laundry: Select Rinse .
– Select Start/Reload .
Programmes at lower temperature:
– Select Drain or Spin .
– Select Start/Reload .
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Options, Functions
Display symbols
(Childproof lock)
Washing: On if wash process is running. To activate the childproof lock:
– After the programme starts, press and hold the
Rinse: On if rinse process is running.
– Release when the symbol lights up.
Spin: On if spin process is active If the symbol flashes
When the programme ends, the Start/Reload
page 10
deactivate the childproof lock.
Water tap: Flashing if tap not open or no water supply.
* symbol flashes if the programme has been changed while childproof lock is activated.
Door: On if door can be opened.
Overdosage: On if too much detergent used.
To deactivate the childproof lock:
Automatic load detection: Automatically detects the – Touch and hold the button until the
load size after the water inlet phase and sets the accurate remaining – Release the button.
time. Symbols indicate small, medium and full loads measured*
according to the recommended max. load for the selected
If the childproof lock is deactivated while the programme selector is in a different position
programme.
from when the childproof lock was activated*, the current programme will be halted.
* Automatic display of the detected load only for washing
programmes with a max. load recommendation > 3.0 kg except for
Additional functions
Rinse, Spin and Drain. Different types of textiles with different water
absorption rates may influence the load display.
SpeedPerfect
EcoPerfect
Display information
Extra Rinse
kg, e.g. kg*: max. recommended load for selected programme
page 7, Programme overview
time, e.g. *: remaining time Prewash
*: finish-in time defined by user page 5
The additional function indicator light is on when this option is selected; if this option cannot
: pause
be selected for the programme, this is indicated by a short flashing of the light and an
acoustic signal.
: door can be opened in "Pause" status
Start/Reload
: end of programme
Before starting a programme, the max. load
To start or pause the programme.
: end of programme with the setting
for the selected programme is displayed
Signals
when the door is open. The remaining time : set volume of signals page 6
or finish-in time is displayed when the door
is closed. : Information on the display page 10
1. Start signal mode
*Display shown may vary depending on the
model and selected programme .
Option buttons Set to
You can change the spin speed and temperature beforehand and while the selected programme is running. The effects
depend on the progress of the programme.
°C (Temp.) Button signals
You can change the indicated washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature that can be selected 2. Set volume for ...
depends on the programme that has been selected.
(Finish in)
When you select a programme, the respective programme duration is displayed. You can delay the start of the
programme before it begins. The finish-in time indicates when the programme will be finished. It can be set in hourly
Set volume*
increments up to a maximum of 24 hours. Press and hold the (Finish-in) button until the required number of hours
is shown (h=hour). Select Start/Reload .
*If required, set repeatedly
(Spin speed)
You can change the indicated spin speed. The maximum spin speed which can be selected depends on the selected
programme. If is selected, the load is held in the rinsing water.
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Programme cannot be changed by accidental operation.
button for 5 seconds;
indicator remains on to remind you to
symbol turns off;
See also Programme overview page 7
For washing in a shorter time with a washing result
comparable to that of the standard programme.
For saving energy with a washing performance
comparable to that of the standard programme.
Additional rinse cycle. Prolonged programme duration.
For areas with very soft water or for further improving the
washing result.
Activate prewash. For heavily soiled, hard-wearing
textiles, e.g. made of cotton or linen.
1 step Press and 1 step Release
clockwise hold clockwise
Information signals
direct
1 step Set volume* Set to
clockwise
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