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Bosch WAP24202UC Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 Use and care manual Washer WAP24202UC...
  • Page 2 Welcome to Your New Washer! Congratulations on your selection of a new Bosch washer for your laundry needs. We are confident you will enjoy the superior performance and reliability. Please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service department if you have any questions or comments with your new washer.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Additional information on products, accessories, replacement parts and services can be found at Laundry detergents and additives ......18 www.bosch-home.com and in the online shop Adding the correct amount of HE detergent ....18 www.bosch-eshop.com Cycle selection table ........... 19 Starching ................

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Please take a moment to record the following basic the maintenance and care mentioned in this manual. If information about your new Bosch washer. you have a problem with your washer, please consult This information will be helpful in the event you need to ~ Troubleshooting;...

  • Page 5: Your Washing Machine Is Intended For

    Your washing machine is intended for Only household use and in a non-commercial The washer can be operated by people with reduced ▯ ▯ environment. physical, sensory or mental capabilities, and by people with little experience or knowledge if they are Household use only washing machine-washable ▯...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    ▯ WASHING MACHINE, FOLLOW BASIC PRECAUTIONS recommended by the clothing manufacturer. INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING Make sure all water connections to the washing ▯ Bosch washers are provided with an Operating, Care machine have shut-off valves that readily ▯...

  • Page 7: Introduction To Your New Washer

    Introduction to your new washer Web Site WARNING Visit our web site at www.bosch-home.com/us for more information and to view a selection of our products. RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to...

  • Page 8: Environmentally Friendly Use Of Your Washer

    * Facing the front of the washer Installation types Stacked washer and dryer A Bosch dryer of the same dimensions can be placed on top of the washer to save space. Use the special washer-dryer sets which can be obtained from customer service or your local dealer (see the dryer user manual).
  • Page 9 Under counter (Preferred) Clearance requirements (Minimum) A Both Sides 0.6 in. 1.5 cm 6.3 in. 16 cm Rear* 3.2 in. 8 cm Front 3.4 in. 8.5 cm * Rear clearance as close to wall as venting or water connection will allow. If the washer is installed with a dryer, the greater rear clearance for the dryer venting is required for the laundry pair.

  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    Installation instructions Tools needed WARNING The following tools may be helpful during installation of RISK OF FIRE, ELECTIRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY your washer. TO PERSONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual before installing or operating this appliance.

  • Page 11: Parts Provided With Your Washer

    Importance of installing on a solid, level floor Washer drum contents Your new Bosch washing machine utilizes high spin 2 water supply hoses are shipped in the washer drum. speeds to achieve superior water removal from your Be sure to remove each of these items from the drum before using the washer.

  • Page 12: Remove The Transport Bolts

    Remove the transport bolts CAUTION DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE The machine is secured for transport with ▯ transport bolts. Transport bolts that are not removed can damage the drum during operation of the machine, the washer will vibrate, and it will be much noisier during spin cycles if the transport bolts are not NOTICE: Keep the assemblies together and store them removed before use.
  • Page 13 Make sure the water supply faucet is easily accessible About the AquaShield Hose ▯ when the washer is in use. The faucet should be turned off if the washer is going to be unused for extended periods of time. Make sure rubber washers are in place at both ends of ▯...

  • Page 14: Leveling The Washer

    Press down on each corner of the washer top to make Wash Basin sure the washer doesn’t “wobble“. There should be no "give" or movement. All four washer feet should press WARNING equally against the floor. This is just as important as the washer being level to prevent vibration.

  • Page 15: Transporting The Washer

    Transporting the washer Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of Before transporting the washer malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk Disconnect the washer power cord from the wall of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance outlet.

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Your Appliance

    Getting to know your appliance Control panel Display field Temp. selection, Spin Speed, Delay-Start To change the default cycle settings. Indicator lamp lights up if the setting is active. Easy Iron, Extra Rinse, Prewash/Pre Treat Additional option settings. Indicator on = setting is active. Start/Pause starts or pauses the selected cycle ▯...

  • Page 17: Laundry

    Laundry Preparing the laundry Determining degree of soiling Light soiling NOTICE: Damage to the appliance/fabrics ▯ No visible soiling or stains, but may have absorbed Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) some body odor. This could include light weight may damage the laundry or components in the washing summer clothing such as T-shirts, shirts, or blouses machine.

  • Page 18: Laundry Detergents And Additives

    Laundry detergents and additives Adding the correct amount of HE detergent Detergent for woollens ▯ Suitable for wool Wool program: Cold - Warm WARNING WARNING Saving energy and detergent To avoid risk of poisoning, keep detergents and For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower cleaning products out of the reach of children.

  • Page 19: Cycle Selection Table

    Cycle selection table Cycles max. selectable cycle settings, Type of laundry additional cycle settings ; Load Information default settings (bold) up to: Temperature Spin speed full load Extra hot Sturdy fabric, cotton or linen Easy Iron, Extra Rinse, Pre- Cotton Normal High fabric that withstands very hot wash/Pre Treat...

  • Page 20: Starching

    Cycles max. selectable cycle settings, Type of laundry additional cycle settings ; Load Information default settings (bold) up to: Temperature Spin speed Whitest/Whites full load Extra hot White sturdy fabric, cotton or Easy Iron, Prewash/Pre Treat High linen fabric that withstands Medium very hot water Warm...

  • Page 21: Default Cycle Settings

    Default cycle settings Delay Start At the factory, a temperature range, spin speed range, and cycle duration ("Finish at" time) are pre-set for all When you select a cycle, the duration of the cycle in cycles. question is displayed. After selection of the cycle, these values are displayed in Before the cycle start, the cycle end ("Finish at"...

  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Using the cycle selector to choose a wash WARNING cycle WARNING NOTICE: If you have activated the child lock, you must To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to deactivate it before you can set a cycle. persons, read the Important Safety Instructions and ~ Child lock;...

  • Page 23: Filling The Detergent And Additives Compartments

    Recommended Load Size Filling Recommended maximum load size can be found: ~ Standard features and helpful information; Page 7 WARNING IRRITATION OF EYES/SKIN! When opening the detergent drawer during operation, detergent or laundry care products may spray out. Open the drawer carefully. In case of contact with detergent or laundry care products, rinse the eyes or skin thoroughly.

  • Page 24: Starting The Cycle

    Pausing/Continuing the cycle Liquid detergent dispenser To measure liquid detergent: e.g. for soaking ~ Soaking; Page 20 Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down on the insert Press Start/Pause. - - appears on the display panel; ¿ and remove the drawer completely. washing machine door cannot be opened.

  • Page 25: Signal

    Leave the front door and detergent drawer open so If at the end of the cycle the display is not lit up, the ▯ ▯ that any remaining water can dry up. energy saving mode is active. To see display, press any button.

  • Page 26: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the detergent dispenser Your washer is designed to give you many years of service. Observe the following instructions to maintain If there is a buildup of residual detergent or additives, or and protect your washer and keep it in top operating if the softener compartment is not rinsed out well condition.

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    It may be necessary to clean the washer drain pump if Clean the strainers at the water tap end of the hose the washer fails to drain (sound of water being pumped from the washer cannot be heard when the washer should be draining and other nearby drains, such as a sink, are draining properly).
  • Page 28 Use the pull-out drain hose located in the pump access opening to drain the remaining water into a suitable container (up to 5.3 U.S. gallons/20 liters of water may be drained). Pull the sealing cap from the hose and lay the hose over the side of the container and allow the water to finish draining from the drum.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Emergency door lock release In the event of a power interruption the program will continue running when the power supply has been restored. If the washer door must be opened and the normal door unlock procedures do not work, the emergency door lock release rod can be actuated to open the door.
  • Page 30 Determing the Problem Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Washer door cannot be Child lock is activated. Deactivated Child lock (press and hold Start/Pause for opened. 5 seconds). A power failure occured. If a cycle is interrupted by a power failure, it will resume when the power is restored.
  • Page 31 Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Water cannot be seen The water level in your high effi- No action needed. in the drum. ciencey front load washer is below the visible part of the drum, this is normal. Water has not drained Suds may be excessive (usually Use less detergent for future loads.

  • Page 32: Error Messages

    Error messages Fault Display Measure E:16 Door not closed properly. Check to be sure no laundry is caught in the washer door. Close the door securely. E:17 Water tap not turned on. Turn on water tap. Water supply hose kinked or Eliminate the cause, replace the hose if damage.

  • Page 33: Statement Of Limited Product Warranty

    Please make sure to return your registration card; while not necessary to effectuate warranty coverage, it is the best way for Bosch to notify you in the unlikely event of a safety notice or product recall. How Long the Warranty Lasts: Bosch warrants that the...
  • Page 34 PERIOD THAT THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS SCOPE OF WARRANTY EFFECTIVE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE MANUFACTURER Bosch will repair or replace, free of charge any motor or BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, component part of the motor that proves defective under INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, "BUSINESS LOSS", AND/OR...
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