Bosch WGG2440ECO User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WGG2440ECO User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WGG2440ECO [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 7 Display ........   20 1.1 General information.... 4 8 Buttons ........   22 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 9 Programmes .......    24 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 10 Accessories......
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   32 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 32 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 32 15 Basic settings......   32 16 Cleaning and servicing ....    32 16.1 Cleaning the drum.... 32 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 32 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump.. 33 17 Troubleshooting.......
  • 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 valve housing ▶ 2 Preventing material for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its sur- damage roundings and is not subjected to any external forces. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Ensure that the inner diameter of terial damage and damage to the ap- ▶...
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Do not use cleaning products with Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ a high alcohol content. lightly and normally soiled laundry. Do not use hard scouring pads or ▶ a At lower temperatures, the appli- cleaning sponges.
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 28 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en If the appliance is tilted at an angle 4.4 Removing the transit greater than 40°, residual water may bolts leak out of the appliance and cause material damage. The appliance is secured for trans- Tilt the appliance carefully. portation using transit bolts on the ▶...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Remove the power cable from the Press down on the 4 cover caps. holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Remove the 4 sleeves. Connecting the water inlet hose WARNING Risk of electric shock! The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous. Do not immerse the electrical ▶...
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en ATTENTION! 4.6 Aligning the appliance When draining, the water outlet hose In order to reduce noise and vibra- is subject to water pressure and may tion and to prevent the appliance come loose from the installed con- from moving, align the appliance cor- nection point.
  • 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 Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply with the local legal provisions and safety regulations, and should in-...
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 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. Maintenance flap for the drain Water inlet hose → Page 14 pump → Page 33 Door...
  • Page 18: Detergent Drawer

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡ Liquid starch ¡ Waterproofing agent Compartment I: ¡ Detergent for prewash ¡ Hygiene 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.
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    first time en Pour standard washing powder first time 6 Before using for the into compartment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. 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 22 9,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load...
  • 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 ⁠...
  • Page 22: Buttons

    en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 24. Button Selection More information Start/Nachlegen ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- (Start/Pause) gramme.
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection More information Bügelleicht (Easy ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate the reduced Iron) creasing programme. ¡ Deactivate In order to reduce creasing in the laundry, the spin cycle and the spin speed are adapted. The laundry is damp enough after washing that it needs to be hung out on a washing line.
  • Page 24: Programmes

    en Programmes 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Baumwolle Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen (Cotton) or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Speed Perfect .
  • Page 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Fein/Seide Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- (Fine/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 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm Wash pillows, duvets or clothing stuffed with down and fillings with synthetic fibres. Wash large items separately. Use a detergent that is suitable for down or delic- ates.
  • Page 27: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Extra Kurz Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- 15'/30' ded fabrics. (Super 15'/30') Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry. The programme duration is approx. 30 minutes. If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate Speed Perfect .
  • Page 28: Preparing The Laundry

    – Brush sand out of all collars and scanning the QR code in the table of pockets contents or on www.bosch- – Close bed covers and cushion home.com. covers – Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, 11.1 Preparing the laundry...
  • Page 29: Detergents And Care

    ▶ programme. Notes ¡ More detailed instructions for use 13.2 Setting a programme can be found on www.bosch- home.com or by scanning the QR Turn the programme selector and code on the title page of this user set the required programme.
  • Page 30: Inserting The Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent

    en operation Requirement: The laundry is pre- 13.6 Use the measuring aid pared. for liquid detergent → "Laundry", Page 28 To add liquid detergent, you can use Open the door. a measuring aid in the detergent Make sure that the drum is empty. drawer. Place the laundry in the drum. Pull out the detergent drawer.
  • Page 31: Starting The Programme

    operation en Pull out the detergent drawer. Close the appliance door. Pour in detergent. Press Start/Nachlegen . → "Detergent drawer", Page 18 13.11 Cancelling the pro- If required, add the care product. Push in the detergent drawer. gramme Press Start/Nachlegen . 13.8 Starting the programme Open the appliance door.
  • Page 32: Childproof Lock

    Note: You can find further information operated unintentionally using the in the digital instruction manual by controls. scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- 14.1 Activating the childproof home.com. lock 16.1 Cleaning the drum Press and hold the two ⁠...
  • Page 33: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and servicing en Press down on the insert and re- Fit the insert and click it into place. move the detergent drawer. Clean the opening for the deter- Pull out the insert upwards. gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- Push in the detergent drawer.
  • Page 34 en Cleaning and servicing Open and remove the service flap. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
  • Page 35 Cleaning and servicing en Insert the pump cap. Cleaning the drain pump Ensure that the parts of the Requirement: The drain pump is ‒ pump cap are correctly as- empty. → Page 33 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
  • Page 36 en Cleaning and servicing Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run the Abpumpen pro- gramme after you have emptied the drain pump. Turn on the water tap. Insert the mains plug. Switch on the appliance.
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- 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 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 14 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:35 / -10" Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 47 flashes. The automatic voltage control system detects an un- authorised voltage under-usage. No remedial action possible. ▶ Note: If the power supply is stable, the programme continues to run as normal.
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not Check the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ▶ working. There has been a power cut. Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶ appliances are working. The programme does You have not pressed Start/Nachlegen .
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Pump cover is not correctly assembled. ing. Correctly assemble the pump cover. ▶ 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 left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting 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 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced reached. spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The load is too large. The next time you run a wash cycle, reduce the ▶ amount of laundry being loaded. Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the damp washing. that deposit on the laundry. Start the Spülen  programme. ▶ Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the dry laundry. that deposit on the laundry. Brush out the laundry after washing and drying.
  • Page 46: Emergency Release

    Note: You can find further information → "Before using for the first time", in the digital instruction manual by Page 19. scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose.
  • Page 47: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    Customer Service en 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are 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 48: Aqua-Stop Guarantee

    en Customer Service Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly. 19.2 AQUA-STOP guarantee In addition to warranty claims against the seller under the purchase agree- ment and in addition to our manufac- turer's warranty, we offer compensa- tion under the following conditions.
  • Page 49: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign 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. Programme Load Pro-...
  • Page 50: Technical Data

    en  Technical data number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al- 21  Technical data ternatively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label. Appliance height 84,8 cm Appliance width 59,8 cm Appliance depth 63,6 cm Weight 75,5 kg Maximum load 9,0 kg...
  • Page 52 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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