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Washing machine WAK2020SGC 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.
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 Energy and water consumption, ■...
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.
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 Energy-saving mode: The display ■ Environmental panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and Start flashes. To protection activate the lighting, press any button. Packaging/used appliance Energy-saving mode is not activated E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n if a programme is running.
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 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 for starting, interrupting...
Laundry You can find examples of levels of Laundry soiling on ~ Page 12 – 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 Detergent Saving Soiling/note Reduced temper- Light C orrect selection of detergent ature and deter- No visible dirt or stains. Cloth- D e t e r g e n t gent quantity as ing has taken on some body The care label is crucial for selecting per the recom- odour, e.g.: the correct detergent, temperature and...
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...
Programme default settings Temperature (Temp °C) Before starting the programme, the programme end ("Ready in" time) can Depending on the programme be preselected in increments of one progress, you can change the preset hour (h = hours) up to a maximum of 24 temperature (in °C) before and during hours.
Additional programme settings Additional programme settings 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 For washing in a shorter time with a washing result comparable to that of the standard programme.
Operating the appliance Select additional programme settings By selecting additional settings, you can better adapt the washing process to your items of laundry. The settings can be selected or deselected depending on the The Start button indicator lamp flashes and the programme settings continue to programme progress.
Operating the appliance Rinse eyes or skin thoroughly if they come into contact with detergent/care products. If swallowed accidentally, seek medical advice. Dilute viscous fabric softener and Note: fabric conditioner with water; this prevents blockages. Do not use the measuring aid for Note: gel detergents and washing powder, or Pour the detergent and care products...
Operating the appliance E flashes: The childproof lock is Changing the programme ■ active and the programme selector was adjusted. To prevent the If you have started the wrong programme from stopping, turn the programme by mistake, you can programme selector back to the change the programme as follows: original programme.
Sensors Removing laundry/switching Sensors off the appliance A utomatic load sensing Open the washing machine door S e n s o r s and remove the laundry. The automatic load sensing function Set the programme selector to Off. adapts the water consumption ideally to The appliance is switched off.
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. Warning Risk of injury! You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is turning. Do not reach into the drum when it is turning. Wait until the drum has stopped turning. For standard and Aqua-Secure Caution! models, clean the filter on the rear of...
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 Programme does not Start/Pause A pressed or "Ready in" time selected? ■ start. Washing machine door closed? ■ E Childproof lock activated? To deactivate: ■ Detergent solution is not – – – 0 (Rinse hold = without final spin) selected? ■...
After-sales service Faults Cause/remedial action NO appears on the dis- Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing ■ play panel in reload machine door immediately, if necessary. mode. To continue the programme, press Start/Pause A. ■...
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 cotton fabrics and are the most efficient programmes, indicated by ü) are with respect to combined energy and suitable for cleaning normally soiled 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 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.
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Positioning and connecting Before initial use: Notes The transport locks must be ■ removed. To prevent unused detergent from ■ flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour approximately 1 litre of water into compartment II and select and start the [ Empty programme.
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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 *9001170299*...
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