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Washing machine WGG454A0TH 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 Emptying the Ž i-DOS detergent drawer, Intended use cleaning the Ž i-DOS detergent drawer and its housing, cleaning the Ž i-DOS pump unit ....39 This appliance is intended for private ■...
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. T he following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to ■...
Safety instructions The mains voltage on your Warning ■ power socket must match Risk of poisoning! the rated voltage specified Detergents and care products on the appliance may result in poisoning if (identification plate). The consumed. connected loads and the If accidentally swallowed, seek required fuse protection are medical advice.
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Safety instructions If you take hold of any of the Warning ■ appliance's protruding parts Risk of electric shock/fire/ (e.g. the appliance door) in material damage/damage to order to lift or move it, these the appliance! parts may break off and If the appliance's mains cable is cause injury.
Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Caution! ■ transportation by transport Material damage/damage to locking devices. If the the appliance transport locking devices are If the water pressure is too ■ not removed before the high or too low, the appliance is operated, this appliance may not be able to may result in damage to the...
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Risk of injury! Eye/skin irritation! If you support your weight/sit Detergent and care products ■ on the appliance door when may spray out if the detergent it is open, the appliance may drawer is opened while the tip over, which may result in appliance is in operation.
Safety instructions Cleaning/Maintenance Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Poisonous fumes may be given Risk of death! off by cleaning agents that The appliance is powered by contain solvents, e.g. cleaning electricity. There is a risk of solvent. electric shock if you come into Do not use cleaning agents that contact with live components.
Environmental protection Caution! Environmental Material damage/damage to protection the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for P ackaging/used appliance pretreating laundry (e.g. stain E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n removers, prewash sprays, etc.) Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible...
Positioning and connecting Tips on economical use Always fill the appliance with the ■ maximum amount of laundry for each programme. Wash normally soiled laundry ■ without pretreating. For light and normal soiling in ■ laundry, you can save energy and detergent.
Positioning and connecting In addition, a hose clamp (24 - 40 mm Notes diameter, available from specialist In addition to the safety information ■ retailers) is required to connect the listed here, the local water and water outlet hose to a siphon. electricity supplier may have special requirements.
Positioning and connecting Take the hoses out of the holders. Notes Recess width of 60 cm required. ■ Only install the appliance ■ underneath a continuous worktop that is securely connected to adjacent cabinets. Removing the transport locks Caution! Damage to the appliance The appliance is secured for Unscrew and remove all four ■...
Positioning and connecting Fit the covers. Undo and remove the screws on the horizontal transport strut. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in Remove the transport strut. hooks. Hose and cable lengths Removing the support struts Connection on left side Unscrew and remove all screws in the vertical transport struts.
Positioning and connecting Do not bend, squash, modify or cut Connection on right side ■ through the water supply hose (otherwise its strength is no longer guaranteed). Only tighten the screw connections ■ by hand. If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool (pliers), the thread may be damaged.
Positioning and connecting – Model: Aqua-Stop Caution! Damage to the appliance/fabrics If the end of the drain hose is immersed in the drained water, water may be sucked back into the appliance and may damage the appliance/fabrics. Make sure that: The plug does not block drainage ■...
Positioning and connecting Check the alignment of the Drainage into a plastic pipe with ■ appliance with a spirit level, and rubber bushing or into a drainage adjust it if necessary. Change the height by turning the appliance feet. All four appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground.
Positioning and connecting Observe the following information and Insert mains plug. ensure that: Turn the water tap on. Close the door. Do not load any Notes laundry. The mains voltage and voltage Select the Û Drum Clean 90°C ■ indicated on the appliance (rating programme.
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Positioning and connecting b) Insert and tighten the screws. Installing the transport locks: Remove the covers and keep them in a safe place. Use a screwdriver if Note: necessary. c) Clip the hoses securely in the holders. Before switching on the appliance again: Insert all four sleeves.
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance A ppliance 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 Control panel Loading door Service flap...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel Programme default settings can be changed. Overview of all programme default settings ~ Page 31 Additional programme settings can be selected. Overview of all additional programme settings ~ Page 32 Start/Pause A button for starting, interrupting, (e.g.
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Additional programme settings Programme default settings Display Setting +1/+2/+3 Extra Rinse Display Setting Description Disinfectant ç — - 90° Temperature Temperature that Silent Wash can be set in °C Speed Perfect — = cold 2 - 1400* Spin speed Spin speed in rpm Intelligent dosing system (Ž...
Laundry Keep detergents and agents for the Status indicators for the programme ■ pretreatment of laundry (e.g. stain progress (programme sequence) remover, prewash sprays, etc.) away from the surfaces of the appliance. Using a damp cloth, immediately remove any fine spray residue and other residue or droplets.
Detergent – Stains: Remove/pretreat stains Detergent while they are fresh. First dab with soapy water; do not rub. C orrect selection of detergent Then wash the items of laundry D e t e r g e n t with the appropriate programme. The care label is crucial to ensure Stubborn or dried-in stains can correct detergent selection, temperature...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. Saving Soiling/note Reduced temper- Light ature and deter- No visible dirt or stains. Cloth- gent quantity as ing has taken on some body per the recom- odour, e.g.: mended dosage...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes S electable programme O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Name of the programme Max. load as kg depending on the model and the pro- Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is gramme...
Programme default settings ñ Ready In Programme default Before starting the programme, you settings can preselect the programme end ("Finish in" time) in 0.5h (h = hour) Y ou can change the default settings for increments (between “minimum P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s selected programmes.
Additional programme settings S Silent Wash Additional programme Function designed for noise reduction. settings Washing process noise will be reduced, and ending signal will be switched off. You can find possible additional N ote: A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s programme settings in the overview;...
Operating the appliance Select programme/switch on Operating the the appliance appliance If you have activated the Note: P reparing the appliance childproof lock, you must first deactivate O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e it before you can set a programme.
Operating the appliance Childproof lock Notes Unfold and load presorted items ■ You can lock the appliance to prevent of laundry. Mix large and small the settings you have set from being items. Washing items of different changed inadvertently. To do this, size distribute themselves better activate the childproof lock.
Operating the appliance Removing laundry/switching Notes Do not leave the door open for too off the appliance ■ long when adding laundry as water from the laundry may leak out. Set programme selector to Off. For safety reasons, the door remains Open the door and remove the ■...
Intelligent dosing system Before setting up Ž i-DOS Intelligent dosing Follow the manufacturer's instructions system when choosing your detergent and care product. We recommend using easy- F amiliarising yourself with Ž i- pour, all-purpose, universal and colour I n t e l l i g e n t d o s i n g s y s t e m liquid detergents for all machine- washable, coloured items made of Ž...
Intelligent dosing system Start the programme. Ž i-DOS Setting the dosage The drum rotates and, depending on The basic dosage is the recommended the programme selected, load dosage for a typical load of household detection takes place (takes up to 2 laundry weighing 4.5 kg.
Intelligent dosing system Open the dispenser lids. Adjusting the basic dosage Press and hold Ž i-DOS for approx. three seconds. The basic dosage setting is displayed for one of the dispensers. Change the setting using: ñ Ready Briefly press Ž i-DOS. The basic dosage setting is displayed for the second dispenser.
Intelligent dosing system When refilling the dispensers, Pour laundry detergent and/or care Note: always use the same type of liquid product into the manual dosing detergent or fabric softener. compartment. Do not mix different types of liquid detergent or fabric softener, as this can form lumps that may block the Ž...
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Intelligent dosing system Press down the insert and remove Clean the pump unit with a damp the drawer completely. cloth. Caution! Press the pump unit insert and The pump unit contains electrical components.These may be remove it. damaged if they come into contact with water.
Appliance settings Dry the drawer, lids and pump unit Appliance settings and put them back together. Y ou can change the following settings: A p p l i a n c e s e t t i n g s The volume of the end signal.
Sensors 4: Switching the drum care ■ Cleaning and information signal on/off. maintenance Ž Œ off Warning C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Risk of death! Exiting setting mode There is a risk of electric shock if touch You can now end the process and set...
Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Take the drain hose out of the retainer. Descaling should not be necessary if Remove the sealing cap and pour the detergent is measured out correctly. the water out into a suitable However, if it is required, follow the container.
Cleaning and maintenance Close the service flap. Filter in the water supply is blocked Release water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the water tap. Select the i Cottons (activate G Speed Perfect setting) programme. If your appliance with Note: intelligent dosing system , you also...
Faults and what to do about them Clean the filter with a small brush. Warning Risk of injury! Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries. Do not reach into the drum when it is turning.
Faults and what to do about them Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy Flashes fast + signal: The door was opened and the water level is too high. Õ ■ Close the door, continue the programme with Start/Pause A button or select 0 Spin.
Faults and what to do about them Display Cause/Remedy E:35 There is water in the base trough, the appliance is leaking. Turn off the tap. Call alternating with customer services. -10 and End when programme is finished (Suitable for special models) Other displays Turn the programme selector to Off, wait for five seconds and then switch it on again.
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy The water is not draining. Could the drain pump be blocked? ■ ~ "Drain pump is blocked" on page 43 Could the drain hose at the siphon be blocked? ■ ~ "The drain hose at the siphon is blocked" on page 44 Water is not visible in the Not a fault –...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy The spin result is not sat- Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the ■ isfactory. spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed. Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly in the drum.
After-sales service After-sales service I f you cannot rectify a fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e (~ "Faults and what to do about them" on page 45), please contact our after- sales service.
Consumption values Consumption values E nergy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s the main washing programmes (approximate values) Programme Load Energy consump- Water consump- Programme...
Technical data Technical data Aqua-Stop warranty D imensions: O nly for appliances with Aqua-Stop T e c h n i c a l d a t a A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y 848 mm x 598 mm x 590 mm In addition to warranty claims against (height x width x depth)
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