Care And Maintenance - Bosch WAE244S1GB Instruction Manual

Safety instructions Care
– Read the instruction manual and installation instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing
machine and act accordingly.
– Retain the documents for subsequent use.
Risk of electric shock – Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug.
– Never insert/disconnect the mains plug with damp hands.
Danger to life For worn-out appliances:
– Disconnect the mains plug.
– Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent children from
locking themselves in and risking their lives.
Danger of suffocation – Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of children.
Risk of poisoning – Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion – Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing solvents, e.g. stain
remover / cleaning solvent may lead to an explosion after being loaded into the
1. Pull out, press insert down, remove draw completely.
washing machine.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and
Risk of injury – The washing machine door can become very hot.
4. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
– Do not climb onto the washing machine.
– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
– Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine is in operation.
Consumption values
depending on model
Programme
Programme Load Electricity*** Water***
duration***
Cottons 30 °C* 7 kg 0,55 kWh 60 l 02:36 h
Cottons 40 °C* 7 kg 0,69 kWh 60 l 02:36 h
Cottons 60 °C* 7 kg 1,33 kWh 60 l 02:41 h
Cottons 90 °C 7 kg 2,00 kWh 64 l 02:48 h
Easy-Care 40 °C* 3 kg 0,55 kWh 55 l 01:37 h
Mixed Load 40 °C 3 kg 0,48 kWh 32 l 01:03 h
Delicate/Silk 30 °C 2 kg 0,21 kWh 31 l 00:41 h
1. Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
/ Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0,19 kWh 39 l 00:40 h
2. Drain the detergent solution
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
* Programme setting for testing in accordance with valid standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: For testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
Annual energy Annual water Information on the display panel
Programme Additional function Load
consumption consumption
F: 16
Cottons 40/60 °C EcoPerfect** 7/3,5 kg 197 kWh 10560 l
F: 17
** Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 2010/30/EU with cold water (15 ºC).
*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient tem-
perature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected additional
F: 18
functions.
F: 21
F: 23
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Maintenance
– Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug.
– Risk of explosion. No solvents.
Before washing for the first time Detergent solution pump
Do not load any laundry into the machine. Turn on the tap. Add the following to compartment II: Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
– approx. 1 litre water
1. Open and remove the service flap.
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the
appropriate degree of water hardness)
Set the programme selector to Easy-Care 60 °C and select Start/Reload. At the end of
the programme, turn the programme selector to Off.
2. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from
Machine housing, control panel the retainer and pull it from the housing.Remove the container.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer.
– Do not use any abrasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners).
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately.
– Do not clean with a jet of water.
2* For models without a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
until the detergent solution begins to flow out.When the service flap is
half full, close the pump cover and empty the service flap. Repeat the
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
above steps until all the detergent solution has completely drained out.
3. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).
4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in
the detergent solution pump must rotate).
dry it.
5. Replace the pump cover and screw it tightly.
6. Place the service flap back on and close.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour
Drum
1 litre of water into compartment II and start the
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Drainage hose at the siphon
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Descaling Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).
Descale the appliance according to the descaler manufacturer's instructions. This should not
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
be necessary if the correct dosage of detergent is used.
3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
Emergency release, e.g. in the event of a power cut
Filter in the water supply
The programme continues to run when the power has been restored. However, if the laundry
Risk of electric shock
has to be removed, the washing machine door can be opened as follows:
Do not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (contains an electric valve).
Risk of scalding.
The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. If possible, leave it to cool
down. Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating. Do not open the Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass. 1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (apart from
page 10. 3. Choose Start/Reload. Let the programme run for approximately 40
seconds.
Washing machine door can then be opened.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
Clean the filter:
depending on model
1. Depending on model:
Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter using a small brush.
Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped;
Clean the filter page 10, Water pressure too low.
and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump page 10.
Drainage hose / waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon page 10.
Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance,
Motor fault. Call customer services. Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
2. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call customer services.
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– Risk of scalding.
What to do if ...
Allow the detergent solution to cool down.
– Turn off the tap.
Water is leaking out. – Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
No water supply. – Start/Reload not selected?
Detergent not – Tap not turned on?
dispensed. – Filter blocked? Clean the filter
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
Washing machine door – Safety function active. Programme stopped?
cannot be opened. – (without final spin) selected?
– Can be opened by emergency release only?
Programme does not – Start/Reload or Ready in time selected?
start. – Washing machine door closed?
– Childproof lock active? Deactivate
Detergent solution is not – (without final spin) selected?
drained. – Clean the detergent solution pump
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
Water not visible in the – Not a fault - water below the visible area.
drum.
Unsatisfactory spin – Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled
result. the spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry.
Laundry wet/too damp. Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly inside the drum.
– Reduced Ironing selected?
– Selected speed too low?
The programme – Not a fault – the programme sequence is optimised for the
duration changes particular wash process. This may result in changes to the
during the wash cycle. programme duration in the display field.
Drain programme.
Spin cycle performed – Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts the
several times. imbalance.
Residual water in the – Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
compartment for care – Clean the insert if necessary
products.
Odour formation in the – Run programme Cottons 90 °C without laundry. Use
washing machine. standard detergent.
Status display – Too much detergent used? Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener
flashes. Foam may be with ½ litre of water and pour into dispenser II (not for outdoor and
coming out of the down-filled textiles!).
detergent drawer. – Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
Intense noise formation, – Are the appliance feet fixed?
vibrations and Secure the appliance feet
"wandering" during the – Transportation safety devices removed? Remove the
spin cycle. transportation safety devices
Spin / Drain).
Noises during spin and – Clean detergent-solution pump
drain cycles.
Display panel/indicator – Power cut?
lamps do not function – Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuse.
during operation. – If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
Programme sequence – Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance
longer than usual. by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional
rinse cycle.
Detergent residues – Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
on the laundry. residues.
– Use the Rinse cycle or brush out the laundry after washing.
If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:
– Turn the programme selector to Off and remove the mains plug from the socket.
– Turn off the water supply and call customer services
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