Bosch WAE22463AU Instruction Manual page 2

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 1. Pull out, press insert down, remove drawer completely.
explosion after being loaded into the washing machine. 2. Open the cover.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush
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
Additional Electricity Programme
Programme Load Water**
function consumption** duration**
Cottons 40 °C Intensive 6.5 kg 0,65 kWh 56 l 3:04 h
Cottons Eco 60 °C* Intensive 6.5 kg 1,19 kWh 47 l 2:36 h Information on the display panel
Cottons 90 °C Intensive 6.5 kg 2,00 kWh 66 l 2:51 h
F:16
Easy-Care 40 °C Intensive 3 kg 0.55 kWh 50 l 1:24 h
F:17
Easy-Care 40 °C - 3 kg 0.54 kWh 40 l 0:55 h
Mixed Load 30 °C - 3 kg 0.32 kWh 35 l 0:44 h
F:18
Delicate/Silk 30 °C - 2 kg 0.25 kWh 38 l 0:32 h
F:21
Wool 30 °C - 2 kg 0.15 kWh 34 l 0:40 h
* Programme setting with maximum spin speed for testing according to or in accordance with AS/NZS 2040.2 F:23
and AS/NZS 6400.
Note on comparative tests: test the test programme with maximum load, Intensive additional function selected, maxi-
mum spin speed.
A short programme which can be used for coloured items is Easy-Care 40 °C, without the Intensive
additional
function selected and set to maximum spin speed.
** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient
temperature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected
additional functions.
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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 Easy-Care 60 °C and select Start/Pause. At the end of 2. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from the
the programme, turn the programme selector to Off.
retainer and pull it from the housing. Remove the container.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
Machine housing, control panel
Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer.
– Remove detergent residue immediately.
– Wipe away with a soft, damp cloth. 2* For models without a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover
– Do not clean with a jet of water. 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
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
above steps until all the detergent solution has 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
and dry it.
the detergent solution pump must rotate).
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 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the
Drum
Drainage hose at the siphon
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose
Descaling Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
(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.
Filter in the water supply
depending on model
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (except
Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped;
Clean the filter –> page 10, Water pressure too low. 3. Select Start/Pause. Let the programme run for approximately 40
seconds.
Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump –> page 10.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon –> page 10.
Motor fault. Call customer service.
5. Disconnect the hose from the tap.
6. Clean the filter using a small brush.
Water in the base pan, appliance leaking. Call customer service!
7. Depending on model, remove hose from rear of the
appliance and clean filter.
8. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
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– Risk of scalding. Allow the
detergent solution to cool down. What to do if ...
– 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. – Is Start/Pause 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. – (without final spin) selected? –> page 4.
Programme does not – Start/Pause or
start. – Washing machine door closed?
Detergent solution is not – - - - - (without final spin) selected? –> page 4.
drained. – Clean the detergent solution pump –> page 10.
– 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.
– Speed selected too low? –> page 5.
The programme duration – Not a fault – the programme sequence is optimised for the
changes during the wash particular wash process. This may result in changes to the
cycle. programme duration in the display field.
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.
Drain programme.
compartment for care – Clean the insert if necessary –> page 9.
products.
Odour formation in the – Run programme Cottons Stains 90 °C without laundry. Use
washing machine. standard detergent.
Status display flashes. – Too much detergent used? Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener
with ½ litre of water and pour into dispenser II (not for outdoor
Foam may be coming
out of the detergent and down-filled textiles!).
drawer. – Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
Intense noise formation, – Are the appliance feet fixed?
vibrations and Secure the appliance feet –> Installation instructions.
"wandering" during the – Transportation safety devices removed?
spin cycle. Remove the transportation safety devices –> Installation
instructions.
Spin/ Drain).
Noises during spin and – Clean detergent-solution pump –> page 10.
drain cycles.
Display panel/indicator – Power cut?
lamps do not function – Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuses.
during 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/Freshen up or brush 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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