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Washing machine WAK20210ME en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Intended use Intended use For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for ■ washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in detergent solution. To be operated with cold mains ■...
Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s when it is turning.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Danger of death! Eye/skin irritation! Children may lock themselves Detergents and care products in appliances, putting their lives may cause irritation if they at risk. come into contact with the eyes For appliances that have or skin. reached the end of their service Keep detergents and care life:...
Environmental protection Environmental protection Packaging/used appliance E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and...
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Connect the mains Turn on the water Sort the laundry. Open the door. plug. tap. -------- Select a programme Observe the...
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e ( Detergent drawer ~ Page 19 8 Washing machine door with window handle 0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Temp. °C (temperature), rpm 0 (spin @ Programme selector for selecting a speed), Ready in time for changing the programme and for switching the machine on programme default settings and off 0 G Speed Perfect , F Eco Perfect, Q H Display panel for settings and information Easy Iron additional programme settings 8 Start/Pause A for starting, interrupting...
Laundry You can find examples of levels of Laundry soiling on ~ Page 13 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry Speed Perfect setting if L a u n d r y necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Name of programme Max. load; Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is suita- * reduced load at G Speed Per- ble.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings W l Wool Max. 2 kg Hand or machine-washable fabrics made of wool or that contain Cold - 40 °C wool; – – – ... 800 rpm particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry, with longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solu- tion) Notes...
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings ; Anti-allergy Max. 7.5 kg/5* kg Hard-wearing textiles. Cold - 60 °C Note: Longer washing and rinsing at a higher water level for particu- – – – ... 1000** rpm larly sensitive skin F, G, p Max.
Programme default settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 14 Programme default settings Ready in time (Ready in) When you select the programme, the The temperature, spin speed and relevant programme duration is P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s programme duration ("Ready in"...
Additional programme settings Press the Start/Pause A button. Open the door. The preselected time continues to Check that the drum is completely run. drained. Drain if necessary. Additional programme settings G SpeedPerfect Select programme/switch on A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s For washing in a shorter time with a the appliance washing result comparable to that of the...
Operating the appliance Overview of programmes from Make sure that no items of laundry ~ Page 14 are trapped between the washing machine door and the rubber seal, and close the door. Select additional programme settings By selecting additional settings, you can better adapt the washing process to your items of laundry.
Operating the appliance Pull out the detergent drawer. Press Filling down the insert and fully remove the Warning drawer. Eye/skin irritation! Slide the measuring aid forwards, Detergent and care products may spray fold it down and click it into place. out if the detergent drawer is opened Reinsert the drawer.
Operating the appliance To activate/deactivate the childproof the water level or temperature is lock, press and hold Start/Pause for high, or while the drum is rotating, approx. five seconds. The E symbol and it is not possible to add laundry. appears in the display panel.
Sensors detected too much foam during the Sensors wash programme and automatically switched on a rinse cycle to remove the A utomatic load sensing foam. S e n s o r s The automatic load sensing function Add less detergent for the next Note: adapts the water consumption ideally to washing cycle with the same load.
Setting the signal Setting the signal S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume Set to Ú. Press and hold the 0 button and turn one Press and hold the button for approx.
Cleaning and maintenance be obtained via our website or from our Cleaning and after-sales service. maintenance Detergent drawer and housing Warning C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e If the washing machine contains Danger of death! detergent or fabric softener residues:...
Cleaning and maintenance Open and remove the service flap. Place the service flap back on, lock it into place, and close it. Take the drain hose out of the retainer. To prevent unused detergent Note: Remove the sealing cap, allow the from flowing straight into the drain detergent solution to flow out into a during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of...
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Cleaning and maintenance Press Start/Reload A. Allow the programme to run for approximately 40 seconds. Set the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug. Clean the filter on the water tap: Remove the hose from the water tap. Clean the filter with a small brush. For standard and Aqua-Secure models, clean the filter on the rear of the appliance:...
Faults and what to do about them. Wait until the drum has stopped turning. Faults and what to do Caution! about them. Water damage Any escaping water may cause water Emergency release damage. F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m . e.g.
Faults and what to do about them. Display Cause/remedial action E:18 The detergent solution pump is blocked. Clean the detergent solution pump. ■ The drain hose/waste pipe is blocked. Clean the drain hose at the siphon. ■ E:23 Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Turn off the water tap. Call the after-sales service.
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action The programme duration Not a fault – the unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the imbal- ■ is longer than usual. ance by repeatedly distributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection system active – adds an additional rinse ■...
After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot correct the fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e (see section, Faults and what to do about them) ~ Page 27, please contact our after-sales service.
Consumption rates Consumption rates Energy and water consumption, programme duration and C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate information) Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme duration* Cottons 20 °C...
Technical data Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes (standard programmes, indicated by ü) are suitable for cleaning normally soiled cotton fabrics and are the most efficient with respect to combined energy and water consumption. Standard-Programs for Cotton under EU-Regulation 1015/ Load Programme du- 2010...
Positioning and connecting P Water supply hose on standard/Aqua- Positioning and Secure models connecting *depending on the model Included with the appliance In addition, a hose clamp ( 24 - 40 mm P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g diameter, available from specialist Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting leaks and water damage, you must Do not remove the appliance covering follow the instructions in this section. plate. Notes Notes In addition to the safety information Recess width of 60 cm required. ■ ■ listed here, the local water and Only install the washing machine ■...
Positioning and connecting Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders. Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly The following are available from Tip: in place by applying pressure to the specialist dealers/the after-sales snap-in hooks.
Positioning and connecting Only tighten the screw connections Open the water tap carefully, Note: ■ by hand. If the screw connections checking the leak tightness of the are tightened too much with a tool connection points. The screw (pliers), the thread may be connection is under mains water damaged.
Positioning and connecting Levelling Level the appliance using a spirit level. Incorrect levelling may result in intense noise, vibrations and "wandering". Loosen the lock nuts using a wrench, by turning it in a clockwise Drainage into a siphon ■ direction. The connection point must be Check the alignment of the washing secured using a hose clamp with a...
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Before washing for the first time Warning The washing machine was thoroughly Danger of death! tested before leaving the factory. In There is a risk of electric shock if you order to remove any water which may touch live components.
Positioning and connecting Transportation Before initial use: Notes e.g. when moving home The transport locks must be ■ Preparatory work: removed. Turn off the water tap. To prevent unused detergent from ■ Reduce the water pressure in the flowing straight into the drain during supply hose.
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0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY *9001050382*...