Bosch WLK24268IN Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WLK20260IN WLK24268IN Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents e n I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Intended use.
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended use Faults and what to do about Intended use them ..... 35 Emergency release ... . . 35 This appliance is intended for private ■...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. T he following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to ■...
  • Page 6: Installation

    Safety instructions Keep packaging, plastic film dangerous situation. Ensure and packing components away the following: from children. The mains voltage on your ■ power socket must match Warning the rated voltage specified Risk of poisoning! on the appliance Detergents and care products (identification plate).
  • Page 7 Safety instructions If you take hold of any of the Warning ■ appliance's protruding parts Risk of electric shock/fire/ (e.g. the appliance door) in material damage/damage to order to lift or move it, these the appliance! parts may break off and If the appliance's mains cable is cause injury.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Caution! ■ transportation by transport Material damage/damage to locking devices. If the the appliance transport locking devices are If the water pressure is too ■ not removed before the high or too low, the appliance is operated, this appliance may not be able to may result in damage to the...
  • Page 9 Safety instructions Do not use cleaning agents that Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if contain solvents. they/it come(s) into contact with detergents or care Warning products. If accidentally Risk of injury! swallowed, seek medical If you support your weight/sit advice. ■ on the appliance door when Caution! it is open, the appliance may tip over, which may result in...
  • Page 10: Cleaning/Maintenance

    Safety instructions Cleaning/Maintenance Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Poisonous fumes may be given Risk of death! off by cleaning agents that The appliance is powered by contain solvents, e.g. cleaning electricity. There is a risk of solvent. electric shock if you come into Do not use cleaning agents that contact with live components.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Caution! Environmental Material damage/damage to protection the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for P ackaging/used appliance pretreating laundry (e.g. stain E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n removers, prewash sprays, etc.) Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible...
  • Page 12: Tips On Economical Use

    Fill the appliance with the maximum ■ authorized collection centers for amount of laundry for each disposal programme to save energy and www.bosch-home.com/in/about- water to an optimum. bosch/responsibility.html Overview of programmes See also: ~ Supplementary sheet for the operating and installation Contact No: 180042535287 (toll-free) instructions.
  • Page 13: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting Mains lead Positioning and Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions S tandard accessories Customer Service location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g directory* Check the appliance for transport Note:...
  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The washing machine must be Warning Note: aligned in a stable manner so that it Risk of injury! does not move around. The washing machine is very heavy. ■ The installation surface must be firm Be careful when lifting/transporting ■...
  • Page 15: Removing The Transport Locks

    Positioning and connecting Removing the transport locks Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. Caution! Damage to the appliance The machine is secured for ■ transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the machine may become damaged when it is operated.
  • Page 16: Water Inlet

    Positioning and connecting Water inlet Connection Connect the water supply hose to Warning the water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to Risk of death! the appliance: There is a risk of electric shock if you – Model: Standard touch live components. Observe the following when connecting the machine: Notes...
  • Page 17: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Water outlet Caution! Water damage When water is being pumped away, the outlet hose is under water pressure and may slip out of the wash basin or connection point. Drainage into a siphon ■ Secure the outlet hose so that it cannot The connection point must be slip out.
  • Page 18: Electrical Connection

    Positioning and connecting Tighten the lock nut against the If an earth-leakage circuit breaker is ■ housing. used, only a type which displays this In doing so, hold the foot tight and symbol is used: z. do not adjust its height. Only this symbol guarantees The lock nuts on all four appliance compliance with the currently...
  • Page 19: Before Washing For The First Time

    Positioning and connecting Do not use the machine with an Transportation ■ extension box, extension cord, spike e.g. when moving home busters etc., as this may lead to improper grounding conditions. Preparatory work: Turn off the water tap. Before washing for the first Reduce the water pressure in the time supply hose.
  • Page 20: Getting To Know The Appliance

    Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance A ppliance 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 9S Open the door Detergent dispenser 9T Close the door Control panel...
  • Page 21: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel You can find possible programme default settings and additional programme settings in the overview; these differ depending on the model. ( Programme default settings can be changed. Overview of all programme default settings ~ Page 25 0 additional programme settings can be selected.
  • Page 22: Display Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Display panel In the table you can find possible settings and information in the display panel; these differ depending on the model. Settings for the selected programme Temperature in °C Temperature — - 90* - - - -, 0 - 1200* Spin speed in rpm Maximum spin speed or - - - - (Rinse stop = no final drain, (revolutions per minute)
  • Page 23: Laundry

    Laundry Sorting laundry Laundry Sort your laundry according to the care P repare the laundry instructions and manufacturer's L a u n d r y information on the care labels, Caution! depending on: Damage to the appliance/fabrics Type of fabric/fibre ■...
  • Page 24: Starching

    Detergent Symbols on the care labels ■ Detergent The numbers in the symbols Note: indicate the maximum washing C orrect selection of detergent temperature that may be used. D e t e r g e n t The care label is crucial to ensure Suitable for normal washing correct detergent selection, temperature process;...
  • Page 25: Saving Energy And Detergent

    Programme default settings Saving energy and detergent Programme default For light and normal soiling, you can settings save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. You can find possible N ote: 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 default settings in the Saving Soiling/note...
  • Page 26: Ñ Finished In

    Additional programme settings ñ Finished in Imbalances (e. g. due to fitted ■ sheets) are offset with several start- ñ Finished in ups of spin cycles, Fluctuations in power supply, Before starting the program, you can ■ Water pressure (infeeding speed). preselect the program end ("Ready in"...
  • Page 27: Ï Rinse Plus

    Operating the appliance Ï Rinse Plus Operating the (Ï Rinse Plus) appliance Additional rinse cycle depending on the programme; longer programme length Install and connect washing N ote: O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e for particularly sensitive skin and/or for machine properly.
  • Page 28: Change The Programme Default Settings

    Operating the appliance Change the programme Placing laundry into the drum default settings Warning You can use the default settings or Danger of death! change them. Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents, To do this, repeatedly select the e.g.
  • Page 29: Measure And Add Detergent And Care Products

    Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent Dispenser I Clothing disinfectant. and care products (Disinfectant additional programme setting or Caution! Disinfectant programme is selected only.) Damage to the appliance! Detergents and agents for the Softener. Do not exceed Dispenser i pretreatment of laundry (e.g.
  • Page 30: Childproof Lock

    Operating the appliance Childproof lock If the following appears in the display panel: The Õ symbol disappears: adding ■ You can lock the washing machine to laundry is possible. prevent the functions you have set from The Õ symbol lights up: it is not ■...
  • Page 31: Programme End During Rinse Hold

    Operating the appliance Programme end during rinse Notes – Do not leave any items of laundry hold in the drum. They may shrink in the next wash or discolour 0 - - - - appears in the display panel and another item.
  • Page 32: Setting The Signal

    Setting the signal Changing the volume Setting the signal Use the ñ Finished in button to change the following settings at the Y ou can change the following settings: corresponding program selector S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l The volume for the information positions: ■...
  • Page 33: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Cleaning and Descaling should not be necessary if maintenance the detergent is measured out correctly. However, if it is required, follow the Warning manufacturer's instructions for the C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! descaling agent.
  • Page 34: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Place the service flap back on, lock After the water has cooled down: Turn off the water tap so that no it into place, and close it. more water can flow in and has to be drained via the drain pump. Switch off the appliance.
  • Page 35: Filter In The Water Supply Is Blocked

    Faults and what to do about them Filter in the water supply is Faults and what to do blocked about them First, reduce the water pressure in the E mergency release supply hose: 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 Turn off the tap.
  • Page 36: Information On The Display Panel

    Faults and what to do about them Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy Flashes fast + warning signal: The door was opened and the water level is Õ ■ too high. Close the door, continue the programme with A Start/Reload button or select 0 Spin programme.
  • Page 37: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Water is leaking from Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ the machine. Tighten the screw connection of the drain hose. ■ The machine is not fill- Have you pressed the A Start/Reload button? ■...
  • Page 38 Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Odours in the washing Depending on the model, run the Drum Clean Û 90 °C or i Cottons 90 °C machine. program without laundry. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommended Note: by the detergent manufacturer.
  • Page 39: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service After-sales service Technical data I f you cannot correct the fault yourself D imensions: A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e T e c h n i c a l d a t a ~ "Faults and what to do about them"...
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