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Washing machine WLK20260IN WLK24268IN 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 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 Keep packaging, plastic film dangerous situation. Ensure and packing components away the following: from children. The mains voltage on your ■ power socket must match Warning the rated voltage specified Risk of poisoning! on the appliance Detergents and care products (identification plate).
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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 poisoning! Eye/skin irritation! Poisonous fumes may be given Detergent and care products off by cleaning agents that may spray out if the detergent contain solvents, e.g. cleaning drawer is opened while the solvent. appliance is in operation. Do not use cleaning agents that Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if contain solvents.
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.
E-waste (Management) Rules immediately. 2016. Do’s Hand over the old/discarded ■ electronic equipment only to authorized collection centers for disposal www.bosch-home.com/in/about- bosch/responsibility.html See also: Contact No: 180042535287 (toll-free) E-mail: recycle@ewasteindia.com Online www.ewasteindia.com website: Consult the authorized service ■...
Environmental protection programs when choosing your Don’ts Don’t dump the discarded Electronic program settings and to decide on ■ Equipment in the open or in any land an energy- and water-saving fill site, as this will result in program setting for the selected contamination of the soil and the program.
Positioning and connecting Bag: Positioning and Installation and operating ■ connecting instructions Customer Service location ■ S tandard accessories directory* P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g Warranty* ■...
Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The washing machine must be Warning Note: aligned in a stable manner so that it Risk of injury! does not move around. The washing machine is very heavy. ■ The installation surface must be firm Be careful when lifting/transporting ■...
Positioning and connecting Removing the transport locks Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. Caution! Damage to the appliance The machine is secured for ■ transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the machine may become damaged when it is operated.
Positioning and connecting Water inlet Connection Connect the water supply hose to Warning the water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to Risk of death! the appliance: There is a risk of electric shock if you – Model: Standard touch live components. Observe the following when connecting the machine: Notes...
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Drainage into a siphon ■ The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp with a Caution! diameter of 24-40 mm (available Water damage from specialist dealers). If the drain hose slips out of the wash basin or the connection point during draining due to high water pressure, any escaping water may cause water...
Positioning and connecting Tighten the lock nut against the If an earth-leakage circuit breaker is ■ housing. used, only a type which displays this In doing so, hold the foot tight and symbol is used: z. do not adjust its height. Only this symbol guarantees The lock nuts on all four appliance compliance with the currently...
Positioning and connecting Do not use the machine with an Transportation ■ extension box, extension cord, spike e.g. when moving home busters etc., as this may lead to improper grounding conditions. Preparatory work: Turn off the water tap. Reduce the water pressure in the Before washing for the first supply hose.
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 9S Open the door Detergent dispenser 9T Close the door Control panel...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel You can find possible programme default settings and additional programme settings in the overview; these differ depending on the model. ( Programme default settings can be changed. Overview of all programme default settings ~ Page 25 0 additional programme settings can be selected.
Getting to know the appliance Display panel In the table you can find possible settings and information in the display panel; these differ depending on the model. Settings for the selected programme — - 90* Temperature in °C Temperature - - - -, 0 - 1200* Spin speed in rpm (revolu- Maximum spin speed or - - - - (Rinse stop = no final drain, tions per minute) washing remains in the water after the last rinse)
Laundry Sorting laundry Laundry Sort your laundry according to the care P repare the laundry instructions and manufacturer's L a u n d r y information on the care labels, Caution! depending on: Damage to the appliance/fabrics Type of fabric/fibre ■...
Detergent Symbols on the care labels ■ Detergent The numbers in the symbols Note: indicate the maximum washing C orrect selection of detergent temperature that may be used. D e t e r g e n t The care label is crucial to ensure Suitable for normal washing correct detergent selection, temperature process;...
Programme default settings Saving energy and detergent Programme default For light and normal soiling, you can settings save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. You can find possible N ote: 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 default settings in the Saving Soiling/note...
Additional programme settings ñ Finished in Additional programme ñ Finished in settings Before starting the program, you can preselect the program end ("Ready in" You can find possible additional Note: time) in hourly increments (h = hour) up 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 % Soak Operating the (% Soak) appliance Before the main wash cycle starts, the washing remains for longer in the water Install and connect washing N ote: O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e to partially dissolve intensive soiling.
Operating the appliance Change the programme Placing laundry into the drum default settings Warning You can use the default settings or Danger of death! change them. Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents, To do this, repeatedly select the e.g.
Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent Dispenser I Clothing disinfectant. and care products (Disinfectant additional programme setting or Caution! Disinfectant programme is selected Damage to the appliance! only.) Detergents and agents for the pretreatment of laundry (e.g. stain Dispenser i Softener.
Operating the appliance Childproof lock If the following appears in the display panel: The Õ symbol disappears: adding ■ You can lock the washing machine to laundry is possible. prevent the functions you have set from The Õ symbol lights up: it is not ■...
Operating the appliance Programme end during rinse Notes – Do not leave any items of laundry hold in the drum. They may shrink in the next wash or discolour 0 - - - - appears in the display panel and another item.
Setting the signal Changing the volume Setting the signal Use the ñ Finished in button to change the following settings at the Y ou can change the following settings: corresponding program selector S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l The volume for the information positions: ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Cleaning and Descaling should not be necessary if maintenance the detergent is measured out correctly. However, if it is required, follow the Warning manufacturer's instructions for the C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! descaling agent.
Cleaning and maintenance Place the service flap back on, lock After the water has cooled down: Turn off the water tap so that no it into place, and close it. more water can flow in and has to be drained via the drain pump. Switch off the appliance.
Faults and what to do about them Filter in the water supply is Faults and what to do blocked about them First, reduce the water pressure in the E mergency release supply hose: 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 Turn off the tap.
Faults and what to do about them Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy Flashes fast + warning signal: The door was opened and the water level is Õ ■ too high. Close the door, continue the programme with A Start/Reload button or select 0 Spin programme.
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy The water is not draining. Is “- - - -” selected (Rinse Stop = no final drain)? ■ Clean the drain pump ~ Page 33 ■ Clean the drain pipe and/or the drain hose. ■...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy There is detergent resi- Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue. ■ due on the laundry. Select Rinse à or brush the laundry after washing. ■ The Õ symbol lights up Door is locked due to safety reasons (water level and/or temperature are ■...
After-sales service After-sales service Technical data I f you cannot correct the fault yourself D imensions: A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e T e c h n i c a l d a t a ~ "Faults and what to do about them"...
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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 *9001367722*...
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