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Washing machine WAW28520IL, WAW24520IL 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 Cleaning and maintenance . . . 28 Intended use Machine housing/control panel ..28 I n t e n d e d u s e Drum ......28 For private domestic use only.
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.
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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 Information on energy and water ■ Environmental consumption: ~ Page 11 The displays provide information protection about the relative level of energy and o n m e n t a l E n v i r c t i p r o t e water consumption in the selected Packaging/used appliance...
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t b r i e Connect the mains Open the door. To switch on, press Select a plug. Turn on the the # button. programme, e.g.
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 23 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive Note: H Changing the default programme (except for the main switch) and only settings: ~ Page 19 need to be pressed lightly. Temperature °C s, ■ Spin speed (Spin 0), ■...
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Further information Stains x~ Page 21 ° | º · Programme progress: Prewash Washing Rinse à Spin - 0 - Programme end Programme end during Rinse Default programme settings: Stop ( Temperature in °C Ž...
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 13 – Light: Do not prewash, select the L a u n d r y SpeedPerfect ( setting if Prepare the laundry necessary – Normal Caution! – Heavy: Load less laundry, select Damage to the appliance/fabrics a programme with prewash 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 Programme name Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is Temperature that can be selected suitable.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž - 40 °C $, 0 - 1600** rpm EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect (, Prewash T, Water Plus Z, Easy Iron p Max. 2 kg Delicate / Silk For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Drum Clean 0 kg Programme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer tub, 80, 90 °C e.g. before running the first wash cycle, if washing frequently at a 1200 rpm low temperature (40 °C or lower) or if an odour has developed after a prolonged period of non-use.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Outdoor / Impregnation Max. 1 kg Wash cycle followed by waterproofing of membrane-coated Ž - 40 °C weatherproof and outdoor clothing or water-resistant fabrics $, 0 - 800 rpm Select a programme. EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect (, Add special detergent for outdoor clothing to compartment II.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Curtains Max. 3.5 kg 3.5 kg heavy curtains or 25 - 30 m² lightweight drapes Ž - 40 °C Notes $, 0 - 800 rpm Shorter rinse and final spin cycles. ■ EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect (, Use a detergent that is suitable for machine-washing curtains.
Programme default settings Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Shirts / Blouses Max. 2 kg Non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres or Ž - 60 °C blended fabrics $, 0 - 800 rpm Notes EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect (, Shirts/blouses are only given a short spin on the ■...
Programme default settings Temperature programme, e.g. 2:30 (hours:minutes). °C s Press the Ready in ñ button repeatedly until the required number Depending on what stage the of hours is displayed. programme is in, you can change the The setting values are Note: set temperature before and during the increased using the Ready in ñ...
Additional programme settings Easy Iron p Additional programme Reduces creasing thanks to a special settings spin sequence followed by fluffing and reduced spin speed. 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...
Operating the appliance The indicator light on the programme Operating the selector lights up and the default programme settings for the selected appliance programme appear in the display panel: i n g O p e r a t t h e a n c e a p p l i Temperature...
Operating the appliance Filling Warning Eye/skin irritation! Detergents and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer is opened while the machine is in operation. The A button indicator lamp flashes Open the drawer carefully. and the programme settings appear in Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if they come the display panel.
Operating the appliance Default programme settings~ Page 19 Measuring aid* for liquid detergent *depending on the model Select additional programme Position the measuring aid for dosing settings the correct amount of liquid detergent: Pull out the detergent drawer. Press By selecting additional settings, you can down the insert and fully remove the better adapt the washing process to drawer.
Operating the appliance Child lock. 3 sec. For safety reasons, the door remains ■ locked when the water level or You can lock the washing machine to temperature is high, or while the prevent the functions you have set from drum is turning, and it is not possible being changed inadvertently.
Appliance settings Programme end Appliance settings - 0 - and ÿ appear in the display panel. a n c e A p p l i i n g s s e t t The A button indicator lamp is off. You can change the following settings: The volume of the buttons and the Removing laundry/switching...
Sensors Changing the signal volume Sensors Use the Ready in ñ + or - button to S e n s o r s change the following settings at the Automatic load sensing corresponding programme selector positions: Depending on the type of fabric and load, the automatic load sensing 2: The volume of the information ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Cleaning and panel maintenance Wipe the housing and the control ■ C l e a n i a n d e n a n c e m a i n t panel with a soft, damp cloth. Warning Remove the detergent residue ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Fit the insert and lock it in place Carefully unscrew the pump cover; (push the cylinder onto the guide residual water may leak out. pin). Clean the interior, pump-cover Push in the detergent drawer. thread and pump housing. The impeller in the drain pump must be Leave the detergent drawer open Note:...
Cleaning and maintenance The drain hose at the siphon For standard and Aqua-Secure models, clean the filter on the rear of is blocked the appliance: Remove the hose from the rear of Switch off the appliance. Pull out the the appliance. mains plug.
Faults and what to do about them. Wait until the drum has stopped turning. Faults and what to do Caution! about them. Water damage 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. Display Cause/Remedy E:18 The drain pump is blocked. Clean the drain pump. ~ Page 29 ■ The drain hose/drain pipe is blocked. Clean the drain hose at the siphon. ■ ~ Page 30 E:23 There is water in the base trough, the appliance is leaking.
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Water is not visible in the Not a fault – the water is below the visible area. drum. The spin result is not Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin ■...
After-sales service Faults Cause/Remedy - P - and ÿ appear in the The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. display panel when the cycle is paused. If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (after switching the machine off and on again) or a repair is required: Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug.
Consumption rates Consumption rates C o n s u m p t i r a t e s Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate values) Programme Load Energy Water Programme consumption** consumption** duration** Cottons 20 °C...
Technical data Technical data T e c h n i c d a t a Dimensions: 850 x 600 x 590 mm (height x width x depth) Weight: 70 - 85 kg (depending on model) Mains connection: Mains voltage 220 - 240 V/50 Hz Nominal current 10 A Nominal power 2300 W Water pressure:...
Positioning and connecting Installation surface Useful tools Spirit level for aligning ■ Spanner with: The washing machine be stable Note: ■ – WAF13 for loosening the so that it does not move around. transport braces, and The installation surface must be firm ■...
Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Take the hoses out of the holders. kitchenette Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not remove the appliance covering plate. Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws.
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety valve in water (it contains an electric valve). Left-hand connection ■ Notes Only operate the washing machine ■ using cold mains water. Do not connect the machine to the ■...
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Connection Connect the water supply hose to the Warning tap (26.4 mm = ¾") and to the Risk of scalding! appliance (not necessary for Aqua-Stop When you are washing at high models as this is permanently installed): temperatures, there is a risk of scalding Model: Standard if you come into contact with hot water...
Positioning and connecting Levelling Connection Drainage into a washbasin Align the appliance using a spirit level. ■ Incorrect alignment may result in loud noises, vibrations and machine "movement". Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF17 spanner, by turning it in a clockwise direction.
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection The mains cable does not come into ■ contact with heat sources. Warning Before washing for the first Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you time touch live components. Never touch or hold the mains plug The washing machine was thoroughly ■...
Positioning and connecting Transportation Before switching on the appliance again: E.g. when moving house Notes Preparatory work: The transport braces must be ■ Turn off the tap. removed. Reduce the water pressure in the Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■...
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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...