Warranty; Important Safety Instructions - Bosch was24460uc Operating Instructions Manual

Risk of electric shock!
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Unplug from main power supply!
Danger of explosion! No solvents!
Suds discharge pump
Machine housing, control panel
Set cycle selector to Off, unplug from power supply.
- Wipe with soft, moist cloth.
- Do not use any scouring cleaning agent.
1. Open service door and remove.
- Remove residues of detergent and cleaning agent immediately.
- Absolutely no cleaning with water jet.
Clean detergent dispenser ... 2. Loosen screws and remove protective foil.
3. Remove emptying hose from the holder.Take off cap, let
... when there are detergent or fabric softener residues.
sudsy water drain out. Replace cap.
1. Pull out, press indent down, completely remove.
2. Removing dispenser: Press the dispenser up from below with your finger. 4. Carefully unscrew pump cap (remaining water).
Clean dispensing shell and dispenser with water and brush and dry off.
5. Clean interior, threads of the pump cap and pump housing (pump impeller
must be able to be turned).
3. Set in dispenser and click in (stick the cylinder on the guide pin).
4. Push in detergent dispenser.
6. Replace pump cap and screw on tightly, handle is
vertical. Replace emptying hose in the holder.
Leave detergent dispenser open, so that remaining water can dry.
7. Screw on protective foil.
8. Replace service door and close.
Washing drum
To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the outlet during the next wash:
Leave the loading door open so that the drum can dry.
Pour 1 liter of water into dispenser II and start Drain cycle.
Rust spots - use chlorine free cleaner, no steel wool.
Descaling No laundry in the machine!
Screen in water supply
Not necessary if proper amount of detergent used. In case it is needed follow the descaling
agent manufacturer's instructions.
Release water pressure in the supply hose:
Instructions in display panel 1. Close water tap!
depending on model
2. Select desired cycle (except for Spin/Drain ).
3. Select Start/Pause. Let cycle run approx. 40 seconds.
F: 16 Close the washing machine door properly; washing may be caught. 4. Set cycle selector to Off. Unplug from main power supply!
F: 17 Open water tap completely, supply hose kinked / pinched;
Cleaning screen:
Clean screen -> Page 9; Water pressure too low.
1. Remove hose from water faucet.
F: 18 Oversudsing -> Page 10; - Rinse the strainers under flowing water.
Clean pump -> Page 9; Drain pipe / drain hose clogged.
- Remove hoses on the rear,
take out screen with pliers and clean.
F: 42, 43, 44 Motor malfunction. Call customer service!
2. Replace hose and check for leaks.
Other displays Turn off machine, wait 5 seconds and turn on again. If the display shows again,
call customer service -> Page 13.
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Danger of scalding!
What to do if ...
Let sudsy water cool down!
Close water tap!
F Water is running out. - Fasten drain hose correctly / replace.
- Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
F No water supply running in. - Start/Pause not selected?
Detergent not rinsed. - Water tap not opened?
- Screen possibly clogged? Clean screen -> Page 9.
- Supply hose kinked or pinched?
F The loading door will not - Safety function active. Cycle interrupted? -> Page 4.
open. - no spin (spin stop = without final spin) selected? -> Page 4.
max .
158 F° - Opening only possible using emergency unlock? -> Page 6.
F Cycle does not start. - Start/Pause or Finish in selected?
- Loading door closed?
F Sudsy water is not pumped - Clean pump -> Page 9.
out. - Clean drain pipe and/or drain hose.
F Water cannot be seen in - No malfunction - Water is below visible area.
drum.
F Spin results not satisfactory. - Wash small and large items together.
- Reduced ironing selected? -> Page 5.
- Selected speed too slow? -> Page 3.
F Spinning several times. - No malfunction - Imbalance control system equalizes
imbalance.
ispenser 2 - Remove dispenser. Clean dispenser drawer and dispenser
F D not completely
rinsed out. -> Page 8.
F Odor in washing machine. - Run Cotton Hot cycle without laundry. Also use detergent.
F Foam comes out of the - Too much detergent added?
dispenser drawer. Mix 1 tablespoon fabric softener with ½ liter water and put
into disperser II of the dispenser drawer.
- Too much soap or non - HE soap used?
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric conditioner with 1 pt ( ½ liter) of
water and pour into detergent dispenser II.
- Reduce amount of detergent for next wash cycle.
F Strong odor, vibrations and - Are machine feet fixed?
"walking" during spinning. Secure machine feet -> Installation instructions Page 5.
- Shipping lock removed?
Remove shipping lock -> Installation instructions Page 3.
F Display panel / indicator - Power outage?
lights do not function during - Fuse blown? Flip / replace fuse.
operation. - If the malfunction happens repeatedly, call customer service.
F Cycle runs longer than usual. - No malfunction - Imbalance control system equalizes
imbalance by frequent distribution of the wash.
- No malfunction - Foam control system is active - a rinse
cycle is turned on.
F Detergent residue on the - Some phosphate free detergents contain water insoluble
laundry. residues.
- Select Refresh or brush off the laundry after washing.
F Start/Pause blinks very fast - Water level too high. Adding laundry not possible. If
and a signal sounds in Pause necessary close loading door immediately.
condition. - Select Start/Pause to continue the cycle.
F If a malfunction cannot be repaired by yourself or if a repair is necessary:
- Set cycle selector to Off and remove the plug from main power supply.
- Close water tap and call customer service -> Page 13.
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Important Safety instructions
d d - Keep pets away from the washing machine.
WARNING
- Do not insert/pull out the power plug with wet hands.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your washing To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your washing
- Do not touch the door if washing at high temperatures.
machine, follow basic precautions, including the following:
- Use caution when draining hot water.
- BOSCH washers are provided with an Operating, Care and Installation Instructions Manual.
Read and understand all instructions before using the washing machine. - Do not climb onto the washing machine and lean on the open door.
- Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline, - Do not sit or stand on the top of the washing machine.
dry cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could
- T o reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to
ignite or explode. This includes articles that have been exposed to Naptha.
connect the washing machine to the power supply.
- Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash
of water. These substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. - The washing machine must only be used for its intended purpose.
- Always follow the fabric care instructions recommended by the clothing manufacturer.
- Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been
used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been - Do not use the washing machine if it has a worn power cord or loose plug. Contact an authorized
service agent.
used for this length of time, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow out of each faucet for
several minutes before using the washing machine. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. - Make sure that all water connections to the washing machine have shut off valve(s) and are readily
As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame while carrying out this procedure. accessible. Close the washing machine water shut off valve(s) at the end of each wash day.
- Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door and the power - Check the fill hose connections on a regular basis to ensure that they are tight and not leaking.
cord/plug. - Always read and follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the detergent(s), cleaning aid(s), fabric
softener(s) and static eliminator(s) which you are using. Heed all warnings and precautions.
- Do not reach into the appliance if the wash drum is moving.
- Store all laundry chemicals and aids in a cool dry place according to the manufacturers' instructions.
- Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.
- To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep all cleaning products out of the reach of
- Do not use bleach. Hazardous fumes can form.
children.
- Do not tamper with the controls.
- Do not operate the washing machine if any guards, panels and/or fasteners except transport fixing
- Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any service unless specifically
bolts have been removed.
recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you
Check the fill hose connections on a regular basis to ensure that they are tight and not leaking.
understand and have the skills to carry out.
- Do not operate the washing machine if parts are missing or broken.
- Always unplug the washing machine from the power supply before attempting any service.
- Do not bypass any safety devices.
Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.
- To avoid floor damage and mold growth, do not let spills or splashes cause standing water around
- To reduce the risk of fire, clothes, cleaning rags, mop heads and the like which have traces of any
or under the appliance.
flammable substance, such as vegetable oil, cooking oil, petroleum based oils or distillates, waxes,
- Do not operate this washing machine until you are sure that:
fats, etc., must not be placed in the washing machine. These items may contain flammable
a. the washing machine has been installed according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
substances which, even after washing, may smoke or catch fire.
b. all water, drain, power and grounding connections are in compliance with all local regulations
- Do not machine wash fiberglass materials (such as curtains and window coverings that use
and/or other applicable regulations and requirements.
fiberglass materials). Small particles may remain in the washing machine and stick to fabrics in
- Failure to install, maintain and/or operate the washing machine according to the manufacturer's
subsequent wash loads causing skin irritation.
instructions may result in injury and/or damage.
- When children become old enough to operate the appliance, it is legal responsibility of the parents or
- Check the fill hose connections on a regular basis to ensure that they are tight and not leaking.
legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.
- Removing any panel, including the service panel in the front can expose sharp edges and points,
- Do not allow children to play on or with appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when electrical connections and hot surfaces.
the appliance is used near children.
- To avoid damage to the door, do not push against the door when moving the unit. Precautions
should be taken to avoid damage to the floor.
- The water connections should be made and tested before electrical power is applied to the machine.
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Notes:
- The IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and WARNINGS indicated in this manual do not cover all possible
conditions which may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, conditions which may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing,
maintaining or operating the washing machine.
- Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the manufacturer about any problems or
conditions that you do not understand.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
- This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce
the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current. This
appliance is equipped with a cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
- Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock. Connect to
individual Branch Circuit. Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to
whether the washer is properly grounded. DO NOT modify the plug provided with the appliance
if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
- KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
In case of change of ownership, manual should be conveyed with the washer.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Read these instructions before switching on the washing machine!
Also follow the separate Installation instructions.
Follow the safety instructions on pages 11-13!
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