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Washing machine WGA244ASIN_ WGA244AWIN [en] User manual and installation instructions...
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Your new washing machine Note/tip Information about the optimum use of You have chosen a Bosch washing the appliance/any other useful machine. information. Please take a few minutes to read and 1. 2. 3. / a) b) c) become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine.
Intended use Emptying the Ž i-DOS detergent drawer, Intended use cleaning the Ž i-DOS detergent drawer and its housing, cleaning the Ž i-DOS pump unit ....38 This appliance is intended for private ■...
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. T he following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to ■...
Safety instructions Keep packaging, plastic film dangerous situation. Ensure and packing components away the following: from children. The mains voltage on your ■ power socket must match Warning the rated voltage specified Risk of poisoning! on the appliance Detergents and care products (identification plate).
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Safety instructions If you take hold of any of the Warning ■ appliance's protruding parts Risk of electric shock/fire/ (e.g. the appliance door) in material damage/damage to order to lift or move it, these the appliance! parts may break off and If the appliance's mains cable is cause injury.
Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Caution! ■ transportation by transport Material damage/damage to locking devices. If the the appliance transport locking devices are If the water pressure is too ■ not removed before the high or too low, the appliance is operated, this appliance may not be able to may result in damage to the...
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Safety instructions Do not use cleaning agents that drawer is opened while the contain solvents. appliance is in operation. Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if Warning they/it come(s) into contact Risk of injury! with detergents or care If you support your weight/sit products.
Safety instructions Do not use cleaning agents that Cleaning/Maintenance contain solvents. Warning Warning Risk of death! Risk of electric shock/material The appliance is powered by damage/damage to the electricity. There is a risk of appliance! electric shock if you come into If moisture penetrates the contact with live components.
E-waste (Management) Rules 2016. Do’s Hand over the old/discarded ■ electronic equipment only to authorized collection centers for disposal www.bosch-home.com/in/about- bosch/responsibility.html See also: Contact No: 180042535287 (toll-free) E-mail: recycle@ewasteindia.com Online www.ewasteindia.com website: Consult the authorized service ■...
Positioning and connecting Don’t dispose of the discarded ■ Positioning and Electronic Equipment in household bins or Municipal bins connecting The product is not meant for re-sale ■ to any unauthorized agencies/scrap S tandard accessories dealers P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g Don't keep any replaced spare Check the appliance for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting Bag: If the hose and mains cables are not ■ routed properly, there is a risk of Installation and operating ■ tripping and injury. instructions Lay hoses and cables in such a way Customer Service location ■ that there is no risk of tripping.
Positioning and connecting On wooden joist floors, install the Note: appliance: In a corner, if possible, ■ On a water-resistant wooden board ■ (min. 30 mm thick) which is screwed tightly to the floor. Installing the appliance in a kitchenette Warning Take the hoses out of the holders.
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Connection on left side Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks.
Positioning and connecting Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety valve* in water (it contains an electric valve). * Depending on the model Observe the following when connecting the appliance: Notes Only operate the appliance using ■ cold mains water. Do not connect the appliance to the ■...
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Warning Risk of scalding! When you are washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water (e.g. when draining hot water into a washbasin). Do not reach into the hot water. –...
Positioning and connecting Loosen the lock nuts using a wrench, by turning it in a clockwise direction. Drainage into a washbasin ■ Secure the outlet hose so that it cannot slip out. Elbow available from after-sales Check the alignment of the service: appliance with a spirit level, and Individual part number 00655300...
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Warning Danger of death! Warning Improper connection of the ground may result in electric shock. Have the Danger of death! appliance checked by a qualified There is a risk of electric shock if you technician or licensed electrician if you touch live components.
Positioning and connecting Note: Caution! The appliance must have been Risk of damage to the appliance ■ installed and connected properly. caused by detergent/fabric softener ~ "Positioning and connecting" leaking from the dispensers on page 12 Leaking detergent/fabric softener Never switch on a damaged can prevent the appliance from ■...
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Positioning and connecting Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■ manual dosing compartment, select the Drain programme and start. This will prevent detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash. b) Insert and tighten the screws. c) Clip the hoses securely in the holders.
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance A ppliance 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 Control panel Loading door Service flap...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel Programme default settings Display Setting Description can be changed. — - 90° Temperature Temperature that Overview of all programme can be set in °C default settings ~ Page 30 Additional programme — = cold settings can be selected.
Laundry Additional programme settings Status indicators for the programme progress (programme sequence) Display Setting Display Setting Prewash Start/Reload/Pause button +1/+2/+3 Extra Rinse Pretreatment ã Anti Wrinkle Wash SpeedPerfect Rinse Intelligent dosing system (Ž i-DOS) Spin/Drain Programme end Laundry P rotecting your laundry and L a u n d r y appliance Display...
Laundry Keep detergents and agents for the – Stains: Remove/pretreat stains ■ pretreatment of laundry (e.g. stain while they are fresh. First dab remover, prewash sprays, etc.) away with soapy water; do not rub. from the surfaces of the appliance. Then wash the items of laundry Using a damp cloth, immediately with the appropriate programme.
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 to ensure per the recom- odour, e.g.: correct detergent selection, temperature...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes S electable programme O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Name of the programme Max. load as kg depending on the model and the pro- Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is gramme...
Programme default settings selectable ending time” and 9.5h) or 1 Programme default hour increments (between 10h and 24h) up to a maximum of 24 hours. settings To do this: Y ou can change the default settings for Select a programme (except P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s selected programmes.
Additional programme settings The number of rinse cycles that the Additional programme programme actually runs depends on the number that is set as a basic setting settings for the programme. You can find possible additional N ote: 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 Anti Wrinkle programme settings in the overview;...
Operating the appliance Select programme/switch on Operating the the appliance appliance If you have activated the Note: P reparing the appliance childproof lock, you must first deactivate O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e it before you can set a programme.
Operating the appliance Childproof lock Notes Unfold and load presorted items ■ You can lock the appliance to prevent of laundry. Mix large and small the settings you have set from being items. Washing items of different changed inadvertently. To do this, size distribute themselves better activate the childproof lock.
Intelligent dosing system Removing laundry/switching Notes Do not leave the door open for too off the appliance ■ long when adding laundry as water from the laundry may leak out. Set programme selector to Off. For safety reasons, the door remains Open the door and remove the ■...
Intelligent dosing system Your appliance has an intelligent dosing When cleaning the Ž i-DOS ■ system for liquid detergent and fabric detergent drawer, empty the softener. dispenser completely and clean it. ~ Page 38 The optimum quantities of liquid Do not mix detergent and fabric ■...
Intelligent dosing system In addition to automatic dosing, Tip: Below is an example of detergent you can also add further laundry care dosages on a packaging label: products such as stain remover, starch, For standard load Level of soiling softener or bleach to the manual dosing 4 - 5 kg light normal...
Intelligent dosing system softener or any other products that should not be used until later in the wash cycle (e.g. during rinsing). Note: Programmes with prewash When automatic dosing is deactivated, place the detergent for the prewash in the drum. Pour washing powder for the main wash into the manual dosing compartment.
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Intelligent dosing system Caution! The pump unit contains electrical components.These may be damaged if they come into contact with water. – Do not clean the pump unit in the dishwasher and do not immerse it in water. – Protect the rear plug against water, detergent and fabric softener residue.
Appliance settings Activate setting mode: Set the programme selector to position 1. The appliance is switched Touch and hold the Spin Speed button and, at the same time, turn the programme selector clockwise to position 2. Release the Spin Speed button.
Cleaning and maintenance If the laundry is extremely unevenly Appliance housing/control distributed, the spin speed is reduced panel or the spin cycle is not performed for safety reasons. Remove the detergent residue ■ immediately. Place large and small items of Note: Wipe the housing and the control ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Take the drain hose out of the Close the service flap. retainer. Remove the sealing cap and pour the water out into a suitable container. Replace the sealing cap and place the drain hose back in the retainer. To prevent unused detergent Note: from flowing straight into the drain...
Faults and what to do about them Re-attach the drain hose and secure Clean the filter with a small brush. the connection point using the hose clamp. Filter in the water supply is blocked Release water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the water tap.
Faults and what to do about them Warning Risk of injury! Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand injuries. Do not reach into the drum when it is turning. Wait until the drum has stopped turning. Caution! Water damage! Any escaping water may cause water...
Faults and what to do about them Display Cause/Remedy The symbol Û Run the Drum Clean programme to clean and care for the drum and the outer tub. flashes Notes Run the programme without laundry. ■ Use washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. To prevent foaming, ■...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy The appliance is not filling Programme does not start? ■ with water. Is the tap turned on? ■ Could the filter in the water supply be blocked? ■ ~ "Filter in the water supply is blocked" on page 43 If an additional water filter has been installed (depending on the Note: model), check for contaminants and clean if required ~ separate installa-...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Detergent/fabric softener Empty the dispenser(s), clean it/them and pour in the correct product. has congealed in the dis- ~ "Emptying the Ž i-DOS detergent drawer, cleaning the Ž i-DOS detergent pensers. drawer and its housing, cleaning the Ž...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy The programme is taking Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system is adjusting an imbal- ■ longer than usual. ance by repeatedly distributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection system is activated – a rinse cycle has ■...
After-sales service After-sales service I f you cannot rectify a fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e (~ "Faults and what to do about them" on page 43), please contact our after- sales service.
Consumption values Consumption values E nergy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for C o n s u m p t i o n v a l u e s the main washing programmes (approximate values) Programme Load Energy consump- Water consump- Programme...
Technical data Technical data Aqua-Stop warranty D imensions: O nly for appliances with Aqua-Stop T e c h n i c a l d a t a A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y 84.8 cm x 59.8 cm x 59.0 cm In addition to warranty claims against (height x width x depth)
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