Bosch WAK20261IL Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAK20261IL Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAK20261IL 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 Consumption rates ..29 For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for Consumption values table .
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. E lectrical safety Do not reach into the drum S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s when it is turning.
  • Page 6: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection 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. Environmental Warning Risk of suffocation! protection Children may become wrapped P ackaging/used appliance in packaging/film or packing E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n...
  • Page 7: Main Points In Brief

    Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Connect the mains Turn on the water Sort the laundry. Open the door. plug. tap. -------- Select a programme Observe the...
  • Page 8: Getting To Know The Appliance

    Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance W ashing machine 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 ~ Page 18 8 Washing machine door with window handle 0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door...
  • Page 9: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Temp. °C (Temperature), rpm (spin speed, @Programme selector for selecting a rpm 0), "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 GSpeed Perfect , F Eco Perfect, Q Easy iron: Additional programme settings 8 Start/Pause A for starting, interrupting...
  • Page 10: Laundry

    Laundry You can find examples of levels of Laundry soiling on ~ Page 11 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry Speed Perfect setting if L a u n d r y necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
  • Page 11: Detergent

    Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
  • Page 12: Overview Of Programmes

    Overview of programmes Overview of programmes P rogrammes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Name of programme Max. load; Short explanation of the programme or the fabric for which it is suita- * Reduced load for SpeedPerfect ble.
  • Page 13 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 14: Starching

    Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings 8 Sensitive Max. 7 kg / 5* 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 15: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 12 Programme default settings Ready in time When you select the programme, the T he temperature, spin speed and relevant programme duration is P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s programme duration ("Ready in"...
  • Page 16: Additional Programme Settings16

    Additional programme settings Changing the preselected time: Additional programme You can change the preselected time after the start of the programme as settings follows: Press Start/Pause. G SpeedPerfect Press the "Ready in" button 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 repeatedly until the required number For washing in a shorter time with a of hours is displayed.
  • Page 17: Operating The Appliance

    Operating the appliance Change the programme Operating the default settings appliance You can use the default settings or P reparing the washing change them. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine To do this, repeatedly select the corresponding button until the required...
  • Page 18: Measure And Add Detergent And Care Products

    Operating the appliance Measure the detergent and care Notes products according to: Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. ■ Laundry items of different sizes Water hardness; ask your water ■ distribute themselves better during supply company the spin cycle. Individual items of The manufacturer's instructions on ■...
  • Page 19: Start The Programme

    Operating the appliance Close the detergent drawer. Childproof lock Measuring aid* for liquid detergent You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from *depending on the model being changed inadvertently. To do this, activate the childproof lock after starting Position the measuring aid for the programme.
  • Page 20: Changing The Programme

    Operating the appliance A flashing NO symbol, wait until YES Programme end ■ and ¼ light up. End appears on the display panel and the Do not open the door until both the Start/Pause button indicator lamp is off. YES and the ¼ symbols are lit. A flashing NO symbol, it is not If the 9 symbol appears on the display ■...
  • Page 21: Sensors

    Sensors Sensors A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s The automatic load sensing function adapts the water consumption ideally to each programme depending on the type of fabric and the load. Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the laundry by repeatedly starting and...
  • Page 22: Setting The Signal

    Setting the signal Setting the signal S e t t i n g 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 be obtained via our website or from our Cleaning and after-sales service. maintenance Detergent drawer and housing Warning C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e If the washing machine contains Danger of death! detergent or fabric softener residues:...
  • Page 24: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance 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 water into compartment II and start the [ Empty programme. The drain hose at the siphon is blocked Take the drain hose out of the Switch off the appliance.
  • Page 25: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. E mergency release F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m . e.g.
  • 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. Temperature too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■ Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing machine ■...
  • 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 Rinse or brush the laundry after washing. ■ appears on the Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing ■...
  • Page 29: Consumption Rates

    Consumption rates Consumption rates C onsumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s 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*...
  • Page 30: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Positioning and connecting D imensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a 850 x 600 x 590 mm I ncluded with the appliance P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g (Height x width x depth) Check the machine for transport Note:...
  • Page 31: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting leaks and water damage, you must P Water supply hose on standard/Aqua- follow the instructions in this section. Secure models *depending on the model Notes In addition to the safety information ■ In addition, a hose clamp ( 24 - 40 mm listed here, the local water and diameter, available from specialist electricity supplier may have special...
  • Page 32: Removing The Transport Locks

    Positioning and connecting Do not remove the appliance covering Unscrew and remove all four plate. transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, Notes remove the mains cable from the Recess width of 60 cm required. holders. ■ Only install the washing machine ■...
  • Page 33: Water Inlet

    Positioning and connecting Only tighten the screw connections ■ by hand. If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool (pliers), the thread may be damaged. Optimum water pressure in the supply network At least 100 kPa (1 bar) Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar) When the tap is open, the water flow is at least 8 l/min.
  • Page 34: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Open the water tap carefully, Note: checking the leak tightness of the connection points. The screw connection is under mains water pressure. Water outlet Drainage into a siphon ■ Caution! The connection point must be Water damage secured using a hose clamp with a diameter of 24-40 mm (available If the drain hose slips out of the wash...
  • Page 35: Electrical Connection

    Positioning and connecting In doing so, hold the foot tight and The mains cable is only replaced by ■ do not adjust its height. a qualified electrician (if this is The lock nuts on all four appliance necessary). Replacement mains feet must be screwed tightly against cables are available from the after- the housing.
  • Page 36: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Open the detergent drawer. Clip the mains cable securely in the Pour approx. 1 litre of water into holders. Insert and tighten the compartment II. screws. Pour standard detergent into compartment II. To prevent foaming, only use Note: half of the amount of detergent recommended by the detergent...
  • Page 38 0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 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, GERMANY *9001329221*...

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