Bosch WGB24600UC User Manual And Installation Instructions
Bosch WGB24600UC User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WGB24600UC User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WGB24600UC [en-us] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    en-us Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety .................   3 13.6 Inserting the measuring aid ........ 24 1.1 Safety definitions............ 3 13.7 Using the measuring aid.........  25 1.2 General information...........  3 13.8 Adding detergent and care product .....
  • Page 3: Safety Definitions

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all of the instructions carefully before using the WARNING appliance. In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as shocks and personal injuries when using the appliance, a result of non-observance of this warning.
  • Page 4: Safe Use

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION When the appliance is installed, the power plug of the ▶ The appliance may vibrate or move when in use. power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is Place the appliance on a clean, even, solid surface.
  • Page 5: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS When spinning larger, waterproof items of laundry, CAUTION imbalances may arise and lead to injuries. If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care Do not wash and spin larger items of laundry, such as products may spray out from the appliance.
  • Page 6: State Of California Proposition 65 Warnings

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1.8 State of California Proposition 65 Warnings This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California, which can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Therefore, the packaging of your product may bear the following label as required by California:...
  • Page 7: Preventing Material Damage

    Preventing material damage en-us Unsuitable cleaning agents may damage the surfaces of Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material damage the appliance. Do not use strong or abrasive cleaning agents. Preventing material damage ▶ NOTICE: Do not use cleaning agents with a high alcohol content. ▶...
  • Page 8: Energy-Saving Mode

    en-us Installation and connection 3.3 Energy-saving mode 4.3 Requirements for the installation location If you do not use the appliance for an extended period, it WARNING automatically switches to energy-saving mode. The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is Energy-saving mode ends when you use the appliance dangerous.
  • Page 9: Removing The Transit Bolts

    Installation and connection en-us Remove the power cord from the holder. Installation location Requirements Against a wall Do not trap the power cord or the hoses between the wall and the appliance. 4.4 Removing the transit bolts The appliance is secured for transportation using transit bolts on the rear of the appliance.
  • Page 10: Connecting The Appliance

    en-us Installation and connection Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Connect the water inlet hose for hot water  (red) and cold water  (blue) to the faucet (26.4 mm = 3/4"). Note: To install the transport locks to transport the If there is no faucet for hot water, only connect the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse order.
  • Page 11: Aligning The Appliance

    Before using for the first time en-us To align the appliance, turn the appliance feet. Check Plastic pipe with rubber Fix and secure the water that the appliance is level using a spirit level. sleeve or gully outlet hose with an elbow. Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note: Your electrical domestic installation for this appliance must comply with the local legal provisions and...
  • Page 12 en-us 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 recommended by the detergent manufacturer for light soiling. Do not use detergent suitable for woolens or delicates.
  • Page 13: Appliance

    Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 6 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 6.1 Appliance Here you can find an overview of the parts of your appliance. On certain models, specific details such as the color and shape may differ from those pictured. Maintenance flap for the drain pump → ...
  • Page 14: Control Panel

    en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Measuring aid for liquid detergent →  "Inserting the measuring aid", Page 24 Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 6.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
  • Page 15 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance en-us Displaying or hiding additional buttons Some buttons are hidden for a reduced display. If you display these additional buttons on the display, you can activate or deactivate the corresponding settings. To display the additional buttons, briefly press More. a The display shows all additional buttons.
  • Page 16: Display

    en-us Display 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 17 Display en-us Display Description ¡ Lights up: The door is locked. – To add laundry, the door can be unlocked. →  "Adding laundry", Page 25 – To open the door, you can cancel the program. →  "Terminating the program", Page 25 ¡ Flashes: The door is not closed. ¡...
  • Page 18: Buttons

    en-us Buttons Buttons 8 Buttons Some buttons are hidden for a reduced display. You can Buttons Note: Additional functions may be available as a result of display these additional buttons on the display. software updates. →  "Displaying or hiding additional buttons", Page 15 If a software update is available, you can find further The selection of program settings depends on the program information in the Home Connect®...
  • Page 19 Buttons en-us Button Selection More information Prewash ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g., for washing heavily ¡ Deactivate soiled laundry. Note: Add the detergent for the prewash in compartment I and the detergent for the main wash in compartment II of the detergent drawer.
  • Page 20: Programs

    en-us Programs Programs 9 Programs Programs Notes ¡ The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on program selection. ¡ For programs with a temperature setting of 80 °C or 90 °C, the actual temperature may deviate from the specified temperature. The washing effect and hygiene expected at the specified temperatures is nevertheless achieved. ¡...
  • Page 21 Programs en-us Program Description Max. load Delicates Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, viscose and synthetics. small 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 22 en-us Programs Program Description Max. load Drum Clean Clean and care for the drum. – Use this program in the following cases: ¡ Before using the appliance for the first time ¡ If you regularly wash at temperatures of Hot or lower ¡...
  • Page 23: Accessories

    Accessories en-us Accessories 10 Accessories Only use original accessories. These are designed Accessories especially for your appliance. Note: Some accessories are available in other colors. Contact →  "Customer Service", Page 40 . Order number Water inlet hose extension Extend the water inlet hose for cold water or Aquastop (approx. WMZ2381 2.50 m / 98,4 in).
  • Page 24: Changing The Program Settings

    en-us Basic Operation Press the required program. Press Favorite to call up the saved program. →  "Programs", Page 20 Note: To overwrite the saved program, repeat the steps above. 13.5 Loading laundry Note: To prevent creasing, note the maximum load for the programs. →  "Programs", Page 20 Requirements ¡...
  • Page 25: Using The Measuring Aid

    Basic Operation en-us 13.7 Using the measuring aid 13.9 Starting the program To more easily measure the liquid detergent, you can use Requirement: A program has been set. a measuring aid in the detergent drawer. →  "Setting a program", Page 23 Note: Do not use a measuring aid for viscous detergents, Press ▶...
  • Page 26: Put The Appliance Into Standby Mode

    en-us Control panel lock Tip: Follow the instructions in the Home Connect® app as 13.14 Put the appliance into standby mode well. Press . Notes Turn off the tap. ¡ Also note the safety information in this instruction Wipe the rubber gasket dry and remove any foreign manual and ensure that it is also observed when objects.
  • Page 27: Deactivating Wi-Fi On The Appliance

    Basic settings en-us 15.5 Deactivating Wi-Fi on the appliance 15.9 Data Protection Requirements Please see the information on data protection. The first time your appliance is registered on a home ¡ The Home Connect® menu is called up. →  Page 26 network connected to the Internet, your appliance will ¡...
  • Page 28: Changing The Basic Settings

    en-us Cleaning and maintenance Press down on the insert and remove the detergent Set the volume of the signal tone that is emitted drawer. when the buttons are selected: 0 (off) to 4 (very loud) Set the display brightness: 1 (low) to 4 (very high) Activate (On) or deactivate (OFF) the reminder to clean the drum.
  • Page 29: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and maintenance en-us Fit the insert and click it into place. Open and remove the service flap. Clean the opening for the detergent drawer. Loosen the screws and remove the protective film. Push in the detergent drawer. 17.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump regularly, at least once a year, as well as in the event of faults, e.g.
  • Page 30 en-us Cleaning and maintenance Slide a sufficiently large container under the opening. Firmly press on the sealing cap. Take the drain hose out of the holder. Clip the drain hose into the holder. CAUTION When you wash at high temperatures, Cleaning the drain pump the detergent solution becomes hot.
  • Page 31 Cleaning and maintenance en-us Clean the interior, the thread on the pump cap and the Screw the pump cap as far as it will go. pump housing. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. Ensure that both impellers can turn. Fit the protective film and secure with the screws.
  • Page 32: Cleaning The Inlet Opening In The Rubber Gasket

    en-us Cleaning and maintenance Insert and close the service flap. 17.4 Cleaning the inlet opening in the rubber gasket Regularly check the inlet opening in the rubber gasket for any blockages and clean the inlet opening. Open the appliance door. Remove any blockages from the inlet opening. Note: Do not use any sharp or pointed objects.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en-us Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting You can eliminate minor issues on your appliance Do not tamper with controls. Troubleshooting ▶ yourself. Please read the information on eliminating issues Repairs to the appliance should only be performed by ▶ before contacting Customer Service. This may avoid authorized service providers.
  • Page 34 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting "E:92 /- 01" Turn on the faucet. ▶ The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or jammed. ▶ Water level measurement system is defective. Note: With this fault message, the appliance starts a draining process. First wait approximately 5 minutes until the draining process has ended.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not working. The plug for the power cord is not plugged in. Connect the appliance to the power supply. ▶ The circuit breaker in the circuit breaker panel has tripped. Check the breaker panel. ▶...
  • Page 36 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting The water is not being pumped The pump cap is not fully screwed in. out. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way into the appliance. The ▶ handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. Water is not flowing in.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Heavy foam build-up. Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 0.5 liters of water ▶ and pour the mixture into compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
  • Page 38 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not satisfactory. Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. The laundry is too wet/too damp. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. ▶ Drain pipe or water outlet hose is kinked or trapped. Ensure that the drain pipe and water outlet hose are not kinked or trapped.
  • Page 39: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en-us 18.1 Emergency release Releasing the door Requirement: The drain pump is empty. →  Page 29 19.2 Inserting the transit bolts NOTICE: Escaping water may cause material damage. Secure the appliance before transportation using transit Do not open the door if you can see water through ▶...
  • Page 40: Customer Service

    Warranty, from your retailer, or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will need the model number (E-Nr.), the production number (FD) and the consecutive numbering (Z-Nr.) of your appliance. USA: 1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/get-support www.bosch-home.com/us/shop 1-800-944-2904 www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/get-support www.bosch-home.ca/en/service/cleaners-and-accessories For assistance with connecting to Home Connect®, you can also view instructions here: www.home-connect.com/us/en/help-support/set-up...
  • Page 44 • Discounts for filters, cleaners, accessories & parts • Easy access to manuals & appliance specifications • Easy access to part lists • Customized offer for the Bosch Appliance Service Plan (sent by mail after appliance registration) Register here: www.bosch-home.com/us/owner-support/mybosch Looking for help? You'll find it here.

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