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Washing machine WAK2427SZA 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.
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.
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After-sales service ..29 Consumption rates ..30 Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programmes ....30 Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics .
Intended use Intended use For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for ■ washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in detergent solution. To be operated with cold mains ■...
Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. Electrical 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.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Danger of death! Eye/skin irritation! Children may lock themselves Detergents and care products in appliances, putting their lives may cause irritation if they at risk. come into contact with the eyes For appliances that have or skin. reached the end of their service Keep detergents and care life:...
Environmental protection Environmental protection Packaging/used appliance E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and...
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...
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing 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 19 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), Finished 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 Speed Perfect , Eco Perfect, Rinse Plus additional programme settings 8 Start/Reload A for starting, interrupting...
Laundry You can find examples of levels of Laundry soiling on ~ Page 13 – 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 –...
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...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes 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.
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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 ; AllergyPlus Max. 7 kg / 5* kg Hard-wearing fabrics Cold - 60 °C Note: Longer washing and rinsing at a higher water level for particu- – – – ... 1200** rpm larly sensitive skin F, G, O Max.
Programme default settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 14 Programme default settings Ready in time (Ready in) When you select the programme, the The 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"...
Additional programme settings Press the Start/Pause A button. Check that the drum is completely The preselected time continues to drained. Drain if necessary. run. Additional programme settings Select programme/switch on G SpeedPerfect 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 the appliance For washing in a shorter time with a washing result comparable to that of the...
Operating the appliance Select additional programme Make sure that no items of laundry are trapped between the washing settings machine door and the rubber seal, and close the door. By selecting additional settings, you can better adapt the washing process to your items of laundry.
Operating the appliance Pull out the detergent drawer. Press Filling down the insert and fully remove the Warning drawer. Eye/skin irritation! Slide the measuring aid forwards, Detergent and care products may spray fold it down and click it into place. out if the detergent drawer is opened Reinsert the drawer.
Operating the appliance To activate/deactivate the childproof the water level or temperature is lock, press and hold Start/Pause for high, or while the drum is rotating, approx. five seconds. The E symbol and it is not possible to add laundry. appears in the display panel.
Sensors detected too much foam during the Sensors wash programme and automatically switched on a rinse cycle to remove the A utomatic load sensing foam. S e n s o r s The automatic load sensing function Add less detergent for the next Note: adapts the water consumption ideally to washing cycle with the same load.
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.
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:...
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.
Faults and what to do about them. Clean the filter on the water tap: if you come into contact with detergent Remove the hose from the water tap. solution and laundry. Clean the filter with a small brush. If possible, leave it to cool down. Warning Risk of injury! You may injure your hands if you reach...
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 ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Detergent solution is not – – – 0 (Rinse hold = without final spin) selected? ■ emptied. Clean detergent solution pump. ■ Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose. ■ Water not visible in the Not a fault –...
After-sales service Faults Cause/remedial action YES appears on the dis- The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. play in reload mode. If you cannot correct a fault yourself (after switching off/on) or a repair is required: Turn the programme selector to Off.
Consumption rates Consumption rates Energy and water consumption, programme duration and C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate information) Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme duration* Cottons 20 °C...
Technical data Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes (standard programmes, indicated by ü) are suitable for cleaning normally soiled cotton fabrics and are the most efficient with respect to combined energy and water consumption. Standard-Programs for Cotton under EU-Regulation 1015/ Load Programme du- 2010...
Positioning and connecting P Water supply hose on standard/Aqua- Positioning and Secure models connecting *depending on the model Included with the appliance In addition, a hose clamp ( 24 - 40 mm P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g diameter, available from specialist Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting leaks and water damage, you must Do not remove the appliance covering follow the instructions in this section. plate. Notes Notes In addition to the safety information Recess width of 60 cm required. ■ ■ listed here, the local water and Only install the washing machine ■...
Positioning and connecting Unscrew and remove all four Right-hand connection ■ transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders. Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the The following are available from Tip: snap-in hooks.
Positioning and connecting Do not bend, squash, modify or cut Model: Aqua-Stop ■ ■ 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 Levelling Caution! Damage to the appliance/fabrics Level the appliance using a spirit level. If the end of the drain hose is immersed in the drained water, water Incorrect levelling may result in intense may be sucked back into the noise, vibrations and "wandering".
Positioning and connecting Observe the following information and Never use a damaged machine. ■ ensure that: Inform your after-sales service. Check the machine. Notes Remove the protective film from the The mains voltage and voltage ■ control panel. indicated on the washing machine Connect the mains plug.
Positioning and connecting Transportation Before initial use: Notes e.g. when moving home The transport locks must be ■ Preparatory work: removed. Turn off the water tap. To prevent unused detergent from ■ Reduce the water pressure in the flowing straight into the drain during supply hose.
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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 *9001114809*...