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WAK2421SME
en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAK2421SME 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 F EcoPerfect .
  • Page 4 Faults and what to do about them......28 After-sales service ..30 Consumption rates .
  • Page 5: Intended Use

    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 ■...
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 7 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:...
  • Page 8: Environmental Protection

    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...
  • Page 9: 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 10: Getting To Know The Appliance

    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...
  • Page 11: Control Panel

    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 0 G Speed Perfect , F Eco Perfect, Q H Display panel for settings and information Easy Iron additional programme settings 8 Start/Pause A for starting, interrupting...
  • Page 12: Laundry

    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 –...
  • Page 13: 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 14: Overview Of Programmes

    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.
  • Page 15 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 16: Starching

    Programme default settings Programme/type of laundry/information Settings ; Anti-allergy (Allergy Plus) Max. 8 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, Q Max.
  • Page 17: Temperature (Temp °C)

    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.
  • Page 18: Additional Programme

    Additional programme settings Additional programme Operating the settings appliance G SpeedPerfect Preparing the washing 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 O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine For washing in a shorter time with a...
  • Page 19: Change The Programme Default Settings

    Operating the appliance Change the programme Notes Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. default settings ■ Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during You can use the default settings or the spin cycle. Individual items of change them. laundry may lead to imbalances.
  • Page 20: Start The Programme

    Operating the appliance Pull out the detergent drawer as far Measuring as possible. Measure the detergent and care Add detergent and/or care products. products according to: Close the detergent drawer. Water hardness; ask your water ■ Measuring aid* for liquid detergent supply company The manufacturer's instructions on *depending on the model...
  • Page 21: Childproof Lock

    Operating the appliance inadvertently adjusted, you can select If the display panel shows: the childproof lock as follows. Both the YES and ¼ symbols lit up, ■ it is possible to add laundry. Childproof lock A flashing NO symbol, wait until YES ■...
  • Page 22: Programme End

    Operating the appliance To end the programme, set the Removing laundry/switching programme selector to 0 Spin / off the appliance [ Empty or select a spin speed. Then press the Start/Pause A button. Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry. Programme end Set the programme selector to Off.
  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: Faults And What To Do About Them

    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...
  • Page 28: 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. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature falls. ■ Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. If necessary, close the wash- ■...
  • Page 29 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? ■...
  • Page 30: After-Sales Service

    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. ■...
  • Page 31: Consumption Rates

    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...
  • Page 32: Efficiency Test Programmes For Cotton Fabrics

    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...
  • Page 33: Positioning And Connecting

    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:...
  • Page 34: Installation Surface

    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 ■...
  • Page 35: Hose And Cable Lengths

    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.
  • Page 36: Water Outlet

    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.
  • Page 37: Levelling

    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".
  • Page 38: Electrical Connection

    Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Before washing for the first time Warning The washing machine was thoroughly Danger of death! tested before leaving the factory. In There is a risk of electric shock if you order to remove any water which may touch live components.
  • Page 39: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation e.g. when moving home Preparatory work: Turn off the water tap. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose. Maintenance – filter in the water Before initial use: supply ~ Page 26 Drain the remaining detergent Notes solution.
  • Page 40 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 *9001140443*...

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