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Washing machine WAK24160AU en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Intended use After-sales service ..29 Intended use Consumption rates ..30 For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for Consumption values table .
Safety instructions If you lean on the washing Safety instructions ■ machine door when it is open, the washing machine Electrical safety may tip over and cause S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s injuries.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Danger of death! Eye/skin irritation! Children may lock themselves Detergents and care products in appliances, putting their lives may cause irritation if they at risk. come into contact with the eyes For appliances that have or skin. reached the end of their service Keep detergents and care life:...
Environmental protection Tips on economical use Environmental protection Always fill the appliance with the ■ maximum amount of laundry for the relevant programme. Packaging/used appliance Overview of programmes E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n ~ Page 13 Dispose of packaging in an Wash normally soiled laundry...
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Connect the mains Turn on the water Sort the laundry. Open the door. plug. tap. -------- Select a programme Observe the...
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer ~ Page 18 Controls/display elements Washing machine door with window handle...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel 8 Start/Reload A for starting, ( rpm 0, Ready in ð for changing interrupting (f.e. adding/removing the programme default settings laundry) and cancelling a Overview of all programme default programme settings ~ Page 15 @ Programme selector for selecting 0 SpeedPerfect G, Rinse Plus Z a programme and for switching...
Laundry Sorting laundry Laundry Sort your laundry according to the care P repare the laundry instructions and manufacturer's L a u n d r y information on the care labels: Caution! Type of fabric/fibre ■ Damage to the appliance/fabrics Colour ■...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold 0 Spin/Drain [ Extra spin with speed that can be selected If only the drain cycle is required, set the spin speed to – – –. –...
Programme default settings Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Rinse/Freshen up O Extra rinse with spin – – – ... 800 ... 1200** rpm Starching Programme default settings Laundry shall not be treated with Note: fabric softener.
Additional programme settings Ready in ð Adding laundry while the preselected time continues running: (“Ready in” time) Press Start/Reload A . The symbols YES and ¼ light up on When you select the programme, the the display panel. The washing relevant programme duration is machine door can be opened and displayed.
Operating the appliance Change the programme Operating the default settings appliance You can use the default settings or Preparing the washing change them. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine To do this, repeatedly select the corresponding button until the required...
Operating the appliance Notes Measuring Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. ■ Measure the detergent and care Laundry items of different sizes products according to: distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Individual items of Water hardness; ask your water ■...
Operating the appliance Pull out the detergent drawer as far If you want to lock the Note: as possible. programme to prevent it from being Add detergent and/or care products. inadvertently adjusted, you can select Close the detergent drawer. the childproof lock as follows. Measuring aid* for liquid detergent Childproof lock *depending on the model...
Operating the appliance Do not leave the washing Programme end during rinse Note: machine door open for too long when hold adding laundry as water from the laundry may leak out. – – – 0 appears on the display panel and the Start/Reload A button If the display panel shows: indicator lamp flashes.
Sensors Remove any foreign objects from the Place large and small items of Note: ■ drum and the rubber seal – risk of laundry evenly in the drum. rusting. Faults and what to do about them ~ Page 25 VoltCheck The automatic voltage control system detects unauthorised voltage drops during the washing process.
Setting the signal Setting the signal S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume Set to Ú. Press and hold the 0 button and turn one Press and hold the button for position to the right.
Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Cleaning and Descaling should not be necessary if maintenance the detergent is measured out correctly. However, if it is required, follow the Warning manufacturer's instructions for the C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! descaling agent.
Cleaning and maintenance Allow the water to cool down. Place the service flap back on, lock it into place, and close it. Turn off the water tap so that no more water can flow in and has to be drained via the drain pump. Switch off the appliance.
Faults and what to do about them. Select any programme (except However, if the laundry has to be Rinse/Freshen up O // 0 Spin/ removed, the washing machine door Drain [ ). can be opened as follows: Press Start/Reload A . Allow the Warning programme to run for approximately Risk of scalding!
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedial action The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature falls. ■ Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. If necessary, close the wash- ■...
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Water is leaking out. Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly. ■ Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose. ■ No water supply. Start/Reload A not pressed? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action The symbol N flashes Too much detergent used? ■ in the display panel. Foam Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 1/2 litre water and pour into may escape from the compartment II (not for outdoor fabrics, sportswear fabrics or those made detergent drawer.
After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot correct the fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e (see section, Faults and what to do about them ~ Page 25), please contact our after-sales service.
Consumption rates Consumption rates Consumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme duration* i Cottons cold 7 kg 0.23 kWh 70 l 2 1/2 h i Cottons 40 °C 7 kg 0.77 kWh...
Positioning and connecting In addition, a hose clamp (24 - 40 mm diameter, available from specialist dealers) is required to connect the water drain hose to a siphon. Useful tools Spirit level for levelling ■ Wrench with: ■ – WAF 13 for loosening the transport locks, and –...
Positioning and connecting Notes Notes In addition to the safety information Recess width of 60 cm required. ■ ■ listed here, the local water and Only install the washing machine ■ electricity supplier may have special underneath a continuous worktop requirements.
Positioning and connecting Remove the sleeves. To do this, Right-hand connection ■ remove the mains cable from the holders. Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/the after-sales service:...
Positioning and connecting Only tighten the screw connections Water outlet ■ by hand. If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool Caution! (pliers), the thread may be Water damage damaged. If the drain hose slips out of the wash basin or the connection point during Optimum water pressure in the supply draining due to high water pressure, any...
Positioning and connecting – The water drains away quickly Tighten the lock nut against the enough. housing. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing.
Positioning and connecting If an earth-leakage circuit breaker is Do not use the machine with an ■ ■ used, only a type which displays this extension box, extension cord, spike symbol is used: z. busters etc., as this may lead to Only this symbol guarantees improper grounding conditions.
Positioning and connecting Transportation Installing the transport locks: Remove the covers and keep them e.g. when moving home in a safe place. Use a screwdriver if necessary. Preparatory work: Turn off the water tap. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose.
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0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch, Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München DEUTSCHLAND...