Bosch WAK20200GC Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAK20200GC Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAK20200GC en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents e n I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Intended use.
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended use After-sales service ..28 Intended use I n t e n d e d u s e Consumption rates ..29 For private domestic use only.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. S a f e t o n s u c t i i n s t r Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum when it is turning.
  • Page 6 Safety instructions Cut through the mains cable Do not let children touch the ■ and remove it, along with hot washing machine door. plug. Destroy the lock on the ■ washing machine door. Warning Risk of suffocation! Children may become wrapped in packaging/film or packing parts if allowed to play with them, or they may pull them...
  • Page 7: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Save energy and detergent when ■ Environmental washing lightly and normally soiled laundry. ~ Page 12 protection Energy-saving mode: The display o n m e n t a l E n v i r c t i p r o t e ■...
  • Page 8: Main Points In Brief

    Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t b r i e Connect the mains Turn on the water Sort the laundry. Open the door. plug. tap. -------- Select a programme Observe the Load the laundry .
  • Page 9: Getting To Know The Appliance

    Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance i n g G e t t k n o w t h e a n c e a p p l i Washing machine ( Detergent drawer ~ Page 18 8 Washing machine door with window handle 0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door...
  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Temp. °C (temperature), rpm 0 (spin @ Programme selector for selecting a speed), Ready in time for changing the programme and for switching the machine on programme default settings and off H Display panel for settings and information 0 G Speed Perfect , F Eco Perfect, Q Easy Iron additional programme settings 8 Start/Reload A for starting, interrupting...
  • Page 11: Laundry

    Laundry You can find examples of levels of Laundry soiling on ~ Page 12 – Light: Do not prewash, select the L a u n d r y Speed Perfect setting if Prepare the laundry necessary – Normal Caution! – Heavy: Load less laundry, select Damage to the appliance/fabrics a programme with prewash Foreign objects (e.g.
  • Page 12: Detergent

    Detergent Detergent Saving Soiling/note Reduced temper- Light g e n t D e t e r ature and deter- No visible dirt or stains. Cloth- Correct selection of detergent gent quantity as ing has taken on some body per the recom- odour, e.g.: The care label is crucial for selecting mended dosage...
  • Page 13: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Overview of programmes O v e r v i p r o g r a m m e s Programmes on the programme selector Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Max. load; Name of programme Short explanation of the programme or the fabric for which it is suita- * Reduced load for SpeedPerfect ble.
  • Page 14 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings W l Wool Max. 2 kg Hand or machine-washable fabrics made of wool or that contain Cold - 40 °C wool; – – – ... 800 rpm particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry, with longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solu- tion) Notes...
  • Page 15: Starching

    Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings ; Anti-allergy Max. 7 kg / 4* kg Hard-wearing fabrics Cold - 60 °C Note: Longer washing and rinsing at a higher water level for particu- – – – ... 1000** rpm larly sensitive skin F, G, Q Max.
  • Page 16: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set Programme default depends on the model and programme that have been selected. settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 13 P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l i n g s s e t t The temperature, spin speed and...
  • Page 17: Additional Programme Settings17

    Additional programme settings The symbols YES and ¼ light up on Operating the the display panel. The washing machine door can be opened and appliance laundry can be added. Close the washing machine door. i n g O p e r a t t h e a n c e a p p l i...
  • Page 18: Change The Programme Default Settings

    Operating the appliance Change the programme Notes Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. default settings ■ Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during You can use the default settings or the spin cycle. Individual items of change them. laundry may lead to imbalances.
  • Page 19: Start The Programme

    Operating the appliance Measure the detergent and care Close the detergent drawer. products according to: Measuring aid* for liquid detergent Water hardness; ask your water ■ *depending on the model supply company The manufacturer's instructions on ■ Position the measuring aid for the packaging measuring the correct amount of liquid The amount of laundry...
  • Page 20: Childproof Lock

    Operating the appliance Childproof lock A flashing NO symbol, wait until YES ■ and ¼ light up. You can lock the washing machine to Do not open the door until both the prevent the functions you have set from YES and the ¼ symbols are lit. being changed inadvertently.
  • Page 21: Programme End

    Sensors Programme end If the display panel goes off at the ■ end of a programme, energy-saving End appears on the display panel and mode is active. To activate the panel, the Start/Reload button indicator lamp press any button. is off. If the 9 symbol appears on the display panel, the washing machine has detected too much foam during the...
  • Page 22: Setting The Signal

    Setting the signal Setting the signal i n g S e t t 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 approx.
  • Page 23: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance descaling agent. Suitable descalers can Cleaning and be obtained via our website or from our after-sales service. maintenance C l e a n i a n d e n a n c e m a i n t Detergent drawer and housing Warning Danger of death!
  • Page 24: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug. Open and remove the service flap. To prevent unused detergent Note: from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of Take the drain hose out of the water into compartment II and start the retainer.
  • Page 25: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Clean the filter on the water tap: Warning Remove the hose from the water tap. Risk of scalding! Clean the filter with a small brush. When you are washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with detergent solution and laundry.
  • Page 26: Information On The Display Panel

    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- ■...
  • Page 27 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Washing machine door Safety function active. Programme stopped? ■ cannot be opened. – – – 0 (Rinse hold = without final spin) selected? ■ Can be opened by emergency release only? ■...
  • Page 28: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service Faults Cause/remedial action Detergent residues on the Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residues. ■ laundry. Select O Rinse or brush the laundry after washing. ■ NO appears on the dis- Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing ■...
  • Page 29: Consumption Rates

    Consumption rates Energy efficiency classes Consumption rates Annual energy consumption C o n s u m p t i r a t e s Noise levels when washing Energy label Noise levels when spinning Spin efficiency class Here, a sample energy label with Load explanations is provided.
  • Page 30: Consumption Values Table

    Consumption rates Consumption values table Programme Load Energy consumption*** Water*** Programme dura- tion*** i Cottons 20 °C 7 kg 0,39 kWh 69 l 2 3/4 h i Cottons 40 °C* 7 kg 1,08 kWh 69 l 2 3/4 h i Cottons 60 °C 7 kg 1,30 kWh 69 l...
  • Page 31: Spin Efficiency Class

    Technical data Programme + button Load Approximate consumption values Energy consumption Water Programme dura- tion i Cottons 60 °C + EcoPerfect 3,5 kg 0,80 kWh 41 l 3 ^ h i Cottons 40 °C + EcoPerfect 3,5 kg 0,73 kWh 41 l 3 ] h Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with Directive 2010/30/EU with cold wa-...
  • Page 32: Positioning And Connecting

    Positioning and connecting H Elbow for securing the water drain hose* Positioning and P Water supply hose on standard/Aqua- connecting Secure models i o n i n g P o s i t a n d c o n n e c t i *depending on the model Included with the appliance In addition, a hose clamp ( 24 - 40 mm...
  • Page 33: Installation Surface

    Positioning and connecting under high water pressure. To prevent Do not remove the appliance covering leaks and water damage, you must plate. follow the instructions in this section. Notes Notes Recess width of 60 cm required. ■ In addition to the safety information Only install the washing machine ■...
  • Page 34: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders. Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly The following are available from Tip: in place by applying pressure to the specialist dealers/the after-sales snap-in hooks.
  • Page 35: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Only tighten the screw connections Open the water tap carefully, Note: ■ by hand. If the screw connections checking the leak tightness of the are tightened too much with a tool connection points. The screw (pliers), the thread may be connection is under mains water damaged.
  • Page 36: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting 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. Drainage into a siphon ■ The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp with a diameter of 24-40 mm (available from specialist dealers).
  • Page 37: Before Washing For The First Time

    Positioning and connecting The mains cable is only replaced by To prevent foaming, only use Note: ■ a qualified electrician (if this is half of the amount of detergent necessary). Replacement mains recommended by the detergent cables are available from the after- manufacturer.
  • Page 38: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation Insert all four sleeves. Clip the mains cable securely in the e.g. when moving home holders. Insert and tighten the screws. Preparatory work: Turn off the water tap. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose. Maintenance –...
  • Page 40 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 *9000881296* 9000881296...

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