Select Start - Bosch WAE24063GB Series Operating Instructions 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 cause an
explosion after being loaded into the washing machine. 1. Pull the drawer out, press down the insert and fully remove the drawer
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your
Risk of injury – The washing machine door can become very hot.
– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and
– Do not climb onto the washing machine.
– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
4. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
– Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine 5. Push in the detergent drawer.
is in operation.
Consumption values
depending on model
Programme
Programme Load Electricity** Water**
duration**
Cottons 20 °C 6 kg 0,33 kWh 62 l 1 h
Cottons 40 °C 6 kg 0,78 kWh 62 l 2 h
Cottons 60 °C 6 kg 1,22 kWh 62 l 2 h
Cottons 90 °C 6 kg 1,94 kWh 65 l 2 h
Easy-Care 40 °C 3 kg 0,61 kWh 52 l 1 h Information to indicator lights
Mixed Load 30 °C 3 kg 0,27 kWh 60 l 1 h
Indicator lights for status displays and/or buttons flash:
Delicates 30 °C 2 kg 0,29 kWh 51 l h
Indicator lights
Rinse and
/ Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0,17 kWh 33 l 1 h
Wash flash
Indicator lights
Annual energy Annual water Spin and
Programme Load
consumption consumption Wash flash
Indicator lights
Cottons / * 6 kg 152 kWh 10120 l
Spin and
* Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 2010/30/EU with cold water
Rinse flash
(15 ºC).
** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient
Indicator light
temperature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected
Rinse flashes
additional functions.
All indicator lights flash
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– Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug. Maintenance
– 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. Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Add the following to compartment II:
1. Open and remove the service flap.
– approx. 1 litre water
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the
appropriate degree of water hardness)
Set the programme selector to Cottons 60 °C and select Start. At the end of the programme,
2. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from the retainer and pull it
turn the programme selector to Off. from the housing. Remove the container.
Machine housing, control panel Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer.
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not use any abrasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners).
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately. 2* For models without a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover until the
– Do not clean with a jet of water. detergent solution begins to flow out. When the service flap is half full, close the pump cover
and empty the service flap. Repeat the above steps until all the detergent solution has
Cleaning the detergent drawer and housing...
completely drained out.
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
3. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).
4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent
from the housing.
solution pump must rotate).
finger.
5. Replace the pump cover and screw it tightly in place.
6. Place the service flap back on and close.
dry it. Also remove any detergent or fabric softener residues in the
housing.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: pour 1 litre of water into
compartment II and start the Drain programme.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can Drainage hose at the siphon
evaporate.
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Washing drum and rubber seal
1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
Wipe the inside of the rubber seal dry with a cloth. Leave the washing machine door open so
3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
that the drum can dry out. Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Filter in the water supply
Descaling Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
Descale the appliance according to the descaler manufacturer's instructions. This should not
be necessary if the correct dosage of detergent is used. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (except for Spin / Drain).
3. Select Start. Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught. Clean the filter:
1. Depending on model:
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped; Clean the filter using a small brush.
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
Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance.
page 10.
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the
2. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
siphon page 10.
Motor fault. Call the after-sales service.
Turn off the tap and call the after-sales service.
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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 not selected?
Detergent not dispensed. – Tap not turned on?
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter page 10.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
Washing machine door – Safety function active. Wait approx. 2 minutes.
cannot be opened.
Programme does not – Start selected?
start. – Washing machine door closed?
Detergent solution is not – Clean the detergent solution pump
drained. – 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.
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 page 9.
products.
Odour formation in the – Run programme Cottons 90 °C without laundry. Use standard
washing machine. detergent.
Foam escaping from the – Too much detergent used?
detergent drawer. If foam is escaping from the detergent drawer:
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour
into compartment II (not with outdoor or down fabrics).
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
Intense noise formation, – Are the appliance feet fixed?
vibrations and "walking" Secure the appliance feet Installation instructions.
during the spin cycle. – Transportation safety devices removed?
Remove the transportation safety devices
instructions.
Noises during spin and – Clean detergent-solution pump page 10.
drain cycles.
The indicator lights do – Power cut?
not function during – Fuses tripped? Reset/change the fuse.
operation. – If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
Programme sequence – Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts
longer than usual. imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional
rinse cycle.
Detergent residues on – Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
the laundry. residues.
– Select Rinse 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 the after-sales service Installation instructions.
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