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Washing machine WLK24261BY 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.
Safety instructions Safety for children Warning Risk of poisoning! Warning Detergents and care products Danger of death! may be poisonous if If children play with the washing consumed. machine, they may get into life- Keep detergents and care threatening situations or injure products out of the reach of themselves.
Environmental protection Environmental protection o n m e n t a l E n v i r c t i p r o t e Packaging/used appliance Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical...
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t b r i e Insert mains plug. Turn the tap on. Sort the laundry. Open the washing machine door. -------- Select the Maximum load is 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 19 8 Washing machine door with door handle 0 Operating/display panel ~ Page 10 9S Open the washing machine door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( 0 8 Temp °C (Temperature), 0 rpm XA Start/Reload for starting, interrupting (spin speed) und Ready in time for changing (adding laundry) and cancelling a programme. programme settings. `Programme selector for selecting the Overview of all programme default settings programme and for switching the machine on and ~ Page 16...
Laundry Sorting laundry Laundry Sort your laundry according to the care L a u n d r y instructions and manufacturer's Prepare the laundry information on the care labels, depending on: Caution! Type of fabric/fibre Damage to the appliance/fabrics ■ Colour Foreign objects (e.g.
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can g e n t D e t e r save energy (lower washing Correct selection of detergent temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting Saving Soiling/note the correct detergent, temperature and...
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 the programme Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is suitable. *reduced load for Speed- Perfect option selectable temperature in °C...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings W p Wool max. 2 kg Hand- or machine-washable fabrics that are made of wool or contain wool. cold - 40 °C Particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry, with - - - ... 800 rpm longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solution).
Programme default settings Ready in Programme default The respective programme duration is settings displayed by selecting the programme. P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l i n g s s e t t The programme duration is The temperature, spin speed and automatically adjusted when the...
Additional programme settings Additional programme settings i o n a l A d d i t p r o g r a m m e i n g s s e t t SpeedPerfect For a shorter wash time with a comparable washing effect to the standard programme.
Operating the appliance The following figures are indicated Operating the continuously on the display panel for the selected programme: appliance the programme duration, ■ i n g O p e r a t t h e a n c e a p p l i the preset temperature, ■...
Operating the appliance Placing laundry into the drum Changes may be made to the default settings. Warning Measure and add detergent Danger of death! Items of laundry pretreated with and care products cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent, Caution! may cause an explosion after being Damage to the appliance...
Operating the appliance Add detergent and/or care products. Childproof lock You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently. To do this, activate the childproof lock when the programme has started. To activate/deactivate the childproof lock, press and hold Start/Reload for approx.
Operating the appliance Programme end during rinse Notes For safety reasons, the washing hold ■ machine door remains locked when the water level or temperature is - - - appears in the display panel and the high, or while the drum is rotating, Start/Reload button indicator light and it is not possible to add laundry flashes.
Operating the appliance Removing laundry/switching off the appliance Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry. Turn the programme selector to Off. Appliance is switched off. Turn off the tap. Not required for Aqua-Stop models. Contents of package ~ Page 33 Notes –...
Setting the signal Setting the signal i n g S e t t t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate setting mode for the signal volume turn to Off hold down + and turn one position to press and hold the button for approx.
Sensors VoltCheck Sensors The automatic voltage control system S e n s o r s detects unauthorised voltage drops. Automatic load sensing Whenever there is an Note: The automatic load sensing function undervoltage, the colon flashes on the adapts the water consumption ideally to Ready in display on the display panel.
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 C l e a n i a n d e n a n c e m a i n t manufacturer's instructions for the Warning...
Cleaning and maintenance Detergent solution pump Carefully unscrew the pump cover. Clean the interior, pump cover blocked thread and pump housing. The impeller in the detergent solution Warning pump must be able to rotate. Risk of scalding! Washing water is hot when washing at high temperatures.
Faults and what to do about them. Filter in the water supply Faults and what to do blocked about them. First, reduce the water pressure in the F a u l t a n d w h a t a b o u t t h e m .
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. Due to the high temperature in the drum, the washing machine door cannot ■ be opened.
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Detergent solution is not – – – (Rinse stop = without final spin cycle) selected? ~ Page 21 ■ drained. Clean the drain pump. ~ Page 26 ■ Clean the outlet pipe and/or drainage hose. ■...
After-sales service Faults Cause/Remedy NO appears in the display Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing machine panel in reload mode. door immediately, if necessary. To continue the programme, select the Start/Reload button. YES appears in the dis- The washing machine door is unlocked.
Consumption rates Consumption rates C o n s u m p t i r a t e s Consumption values table (approximate information) Programme Load Energy consump- Water consump- Programme dura- tion* tion* tion* Cottons 20 °C 6 kg 0.23 kWh 66 l Cottons 40 °C 6 kg...
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 programmes for Cottons in accordance with reg- Load Approximate pro- ulation...
Positioning and connecting Also required for connection of the Positioning and water drainage hose to a siphon: connecting 1 hose clip Ø 24–40 mm (DIY store) is also required for connection i o n i n g P o s i t a n d c o n n e c t i to a siphon.
Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Caution! Damage to the appliance kitchenette Frozen hoses may crack/burst. ■ Do not install the washing machine Warning in areas exposed to frost and/or Danger of death! outdoors. Danger of death if live parts are If the washing machine is raised by touched.
Positioning and connecting Store the screw and sleeve screwed Hose and cable lengths together. Connection on left side Take the hoses out of the holders. Take hoses out of the elbow and remove elbow. Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the mains cable from the holders.
Positioning and connecting Water connection Optimum water pressure in the mains: 100-1000 kPa (1-10 bar) When the tap is open, the water flow Warning ■ is at least 8 l/min. Risk of electric shock! If the water pressure is higher than Danger of death if live parts are coming ■...
Positioning and connecting Drainage into a siphon Notes Do not kink the water drain hose or ■ The connection point must be secured put strain on it lengthways. using a hose clamp with a diameter of Height difference between the ■...
Positioning and connecting Tighten the lock nut against the The cable cross-section is adequate. ■ housing. The earthing system is properly ■ In doing so, hold the foot tight and installed. do not adjust its height. The mains cable is only replaced by ■...
Positioning and connecting Pour approx. 1 litre of water into Installing transportation protection dispenser II. devices: Add standard detergent to Remove the covers and keep in a dispenser II according safe place. to manufacturer’s instructions for If required, use a screwdriver. light soiling.
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A call set-up fee of up 6 pence may apply.) 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...
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