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Washing machine WAK20200GC 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.
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.
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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...
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 ■...
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 .
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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!
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.
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.
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- ■...
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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? ■...
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 ■...
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.
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...
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-...
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...
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 ■...
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 –...
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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...