Bosch WGB246070 User Manual And Installation Instructions
Bosch WGB246070 User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WGB246070 User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WGB246070 [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Buttons ........  23 1.1 General information.... 4 9 Programmes ......  26 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories......  30 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........  30 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......  35 20.3 Using the appliance again .. 54 14.1 Activating the childproof 20.4 Disposing of old appliance ...  55 lock ........ 35 21 Customer Service....  55 14.2 Deactivating the childproof 21.1 Product number (E-Nr.), lock ........ 35 production number (FD) 15 Home Connect ......  35 and consecutive numbering 15.1 Setting up the Home Con-...
  • 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 WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect 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 WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. ▶ Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶...
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Preventing material damage ATTENTION! able to operate properly.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Set the maximum spin speed if you ▶ spray residue or other residues im- want to dry the laundry in the tumble mediately if they come into contact dryer afterwards. with the appliance. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- ing which, in turn, reduces energy...
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 30 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. power cord or Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the hoses ance anywhere that is liable to ex- between the wall...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all of Put on the 4 cover caps. the screws for the 4 transit bolts using a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder. Note: To install the transit bolts to transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- Remove the 4 sleeves.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). rubber sleeve or the water outlet gully hose with an el- bow. Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply Open the water tap carefully and with the local legal provisions and...
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten 4.6 Aligning the appliance the lock nuts against the housing In order to reduce noise and vibra- until they are hand-tight. tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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.
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 32 Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 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

    Before using for the first time en tings by pressing the buttons. The ac- To hide the additional buttons, tivated settings are highlighted briefly press Optionen again. brightly on the display. Changing a setting value ATTENTION! If you activate certain settings, the Pressing on the display with force display shows selection buttons and may cause damage.
  • Page 20 en Before using for the first time Add washing powder containing oxygen bleach to compartment II. To prevent foaming, use only half of the amount of detergent recom- mended by the detergent manufac- turer for light soiling. Do not use detergent suitable for woollens or delicates.
  • Page 21 Display en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Note: Additional functions may be available as a result of software updates. If a software update is available, you can find further information in the Home Connect app. Example: Display Display Description...
  • Page 22 en Display Display Description Blut Blood The stain type is activated. Gras Grass The stain type is activated. Rotwein Red wine The stain type is activated. Schweiß Sweat The stain type is activated. Butter/Öl Cooking fat/cooking oil The stain type is activated. Tomate Tomato The stain type is activated.
  • Page 23 Buttons en Buttons 8 Buttons Some buttons are hidden for a re- Buttons Note: Additional functions may be duced display. You can display these available as a result of software up- additional buttons on the display. dates. → "Displaying or hiding additional but- If a software update is available, you tons", Page 19 can find further information in the The selection of programme settings...
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection More information ⁠   - 1600 Adjust the spin speed or activate (Rinse Hold). Set spin speed in rpm. is selected, the water is not drained at the end of the washing cycle and the spin cycle is deactiv- ated.
  • Page 25 Buttons en Button Selection More information Intensiv Spülen ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate three additional rinse cycles. ¡ Deactivate Recommended for particularly sensit- ive skin or in regions with very soft water. Leise ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate quiet operation, e.g. for operation at night. ¡...
  • Page 26: Programmes

    en Programmes Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Notes ¡ The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. ¡ Additional functions may be available as a result of software updates. If a software update is available, you can find further information in the Home Connect app.
  • Page 27 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Wash items made from cotton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1600 rpm Fein/Seide Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- cose and synthetic fabrics.
  • Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Hygiene Plus Wash hard-wearing items made of cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Suitable for allergy sufferers and for strict hygiene requirements. Note: Once the set temperature has been reached, it remains constant throughout the entire washing process.
  • Page 29: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Dunkle Wäsche Wash dark-coloured and colour-intense items made from cotton or easy-care fabric, e.g. jeans. Turn laundry inside-out before washing. Use liquid detergent. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Extra Kurz 15'/ Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- ded fabrics.
  • Page 30: Preparing The Laundry

    en Accessories Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 55. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WMZ2381 tension or AquaStop (approx.
  • Page 31: Detergents And Care

    Detergents and care products en Note: The lighting for the drum goes Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care out automatically. products 13.2 Setting a programme The manufacturer's instructions for Detergents and care products use and dosage can be found on the Press the required programme. packaging.
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Programme Settings

    en Basic operation Start the programme. Requirements → "Starting the programme", ¡ The laundry is prepared and sor- ted. Page 33 → "Laundry", Page 30 ¡ The drum is empty. 13.3 Adjusting the pro- gramme settings Open the door. Place the laundry in the drum. Requirement: A programme has Close the door.
  • Page 33: Use The Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent

    Basic operation en Pull out the detergent drawer. 13.7 Use the measuring aid Pour in detergent. for liquid detergent → "Detergent drawer", Page 17 To add liquid detergent, you can use If required, add the care product. a measuring aid in the detergent Push in the detergent drawer. drawer.
  • Page 34: Adding Laundry

    en Basic operation 13.11 Adding laundry 13.13 Resuming the pro- gramme when the pro- After the programme starts, you can gramme status is Rinse remove or add laundry depending on the programme status. Hold Press Requirements The appliance pauses. ¡ Rinse Stop is activated. Note: If you want to add laundry, → "Buttons", Page 24 follow the instructions on the dis-...
  • Page 35: Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en Tips Childproof lock 14 Childproof lock ¡ Please consult the documents sup- plied by Home Connect. Secure your appliance against being Childproof lock ¡ Please also follow the instructions operated unintentionally using the in the Home Connect app. controls. Notes ¡ Please note the safety precautions 14.1 Activating the childproof in this instruction manual and lock...
  • Page 36: Home Connect Menu

    en Home Connect 15.3 Home Connect menu 15.5 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the appliance The Home Connect menu contains all of the Home Connect settings. Requirements ¡ The Home Connect menu is called Calling up the Home Connect menu → "Calling up the Home Connect Press and hold ⁠   Fernstart for at ▶...
  • Page 37: Remote Diagnostics

    Home Connect en Press ⁠   Fernstart. This initial registration prepares the ▶ Home Connect functions for use and a ⁠   Fernstart lights up and the appli- is only required when you want to ance is enabled for remote start use the Home Connect functions for via the Home Connect app.
  • Page 38: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings Basic settings 16 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 16.1 Overview of the basic settings Note: Additional functions may be available as a result of software updates. If a software update is available, you can find further information in the Home Connect app.
  • Page 39: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Programme counter en 16.2 Changing the basic set- Cleaning and servicing 18 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Requirement: The display shows all To keep your appliance working effi- additional buttons. Cleaning and servicing ciently for a long time, it is important → "Displaying or hiding additional but- to clean and maintain it carefully.
  • Page 40: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing 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 41 Cleaning and servicing en Open and remove the mainten- CAUTION - Risk of scalding! ance flap. 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 42 en Cleaning and servicing Ensure that both impellers can Cleaning the drain pump turn. Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 40 Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully. The filter insert in the pump ‒ housing may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt.
  • Page 43: Cleaning The Intake Opening In The Rubber Gasket

    Cleaning and servicing en Insert and close the maintenance flap. 18.4 Cleaning the intake opening in the rubber gasket Regularly check the intake opening in the rubber gasket for any block- ages and clean the intake opening. Open the appliance door. Remove any blockages from the intake opening.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 19 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:35 / -10" There is water in the base trough. Turn off the water tap. ▶ Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 55 The appliance is leaking. Turn off the water tap. ▶ Call the after-sales service. ▶...
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en 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 room or other ▶ appliances are working. There is a software fault. To restart the appliance, press and hold for ap- ▶...
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶ ing. not kinked or trapped. Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 40 ▶ is activated. Continue the programme by selecting Schleudern ▶...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times. imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Heavy foam build-up 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 compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 40 ▶ pump. Slurping, rhythmical The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is suction noise. pumped out.
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the Schleudern programme.
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Fabric softener re- The use of fabric softener is not supported for the se- mains in the detergent lected programme. drawer. Before washing, check whether the use of fabric ▶ softener is supported for the selected programme. → "Programmes", Page 26 Water is leaking from Dirt on the door or seal causes leaks.
  • Page 54: Emergency Release

    en Transportation, storage and disposal 19.1 Emergency release 20.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 40 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 55: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    Customer Service en 20.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 21 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Customer Service Valuable raw materials can be re- according to the corresponding Eco- used by recycling. design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at WARNING least 10 years from the date on Risk of harm to health!
  • Page 56: 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. 21.2 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 57: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en Consumption values 22 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Consumption values Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
  • Page 58 Length of the 210 cm A detailed Declaration of Conformity power cord can be found online at www.bosch- home.co.uk among the additional This product contains light sources documents on the product page for from energy efficiency class F. These your appliance.
  • Page 59: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity en 5-GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + 5470–5725 MHz): max. 150 mW UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only. 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
  • Page 60 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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