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WGA12400UC
[en-us]
User manual and installation in-
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  • Page 1 Washing machine WGA12400UC [en-us] User manual and installation in- structions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    en-us Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Important safety instructions........  3 13.7 Changing the activated "Ready in" time ....  25 1.1 Safety definitions............ 3 13.8 Adding laundry............  25 1.2 General information............ 3 13.9 Terminating the program........
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Warning! ¡ Washing with common cold or hot (maximum Read all instructions carefully before use. Observe the fol- 140 °F/60 °C) tap water and commercially available lowing information to reduce the risk of electric shock, detergents and care products suitable for use in wash- burns or serious injury.
  • Page 4: Safe Installation

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer 1.6 Safe Installation stack, the installed appliance may fall. Follow the safety instructions when installing the appli- ▶ Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the ance.
  • Page 5: Safe Use

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply 1.7 Safe use before carrying out any maintenance work on the appli- WARNING ance. The safety information in the individual sections of the ▶ Unplug the appliance from the power outlet.
  • Page 6: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION ▶ If the power cord of this appliance becomes damaged, The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufac- open door.
  • Page 7: Safety Systems

    en-us IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ▶ Before removing the appliance or having it disposed of by Customer Service, pull out the mains plug on the power cord, then cut through the power cord and re- move the door. WARNING Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.
  • Page 8: Preventing Material Damage

    en-us Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material damage 3 Environmental protection and en- Preventing material damage Environmental protection and energy-saving ergy-saving Preventing material damage NOTICE: Environmental protection and energy-saving The functionality of the appliance may be impaired if you 3.1 Disposal of packaging use the wrong quantity of fabric softener, detergent, care product or cleaning agent.
  • Page 9: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection en-us WARNING 4 Installation and connection Installation and connection When using the appliance on a base, the appliance may tip over. Installation and connection Always secure the feet of the appliance to a base using ▶ 4.1 Unpacking the appliance the manufacturer's fixing brackets → ...
  • Page 10: Dimensions And Space Requirements

    en-us Installation and connection 4.4 Dimensions and space requirements Observe the following information when setting up the appliance. Appliance dimensions Observe the dimensions of the appliance. 165° 90° Dimensions Appliance width 23.6 in. 59.8 cm Appliance depth (to appli- 24.3 in. 63.2 cm ance door) Appliance height (min.) 33.3 in.
  • Page 11 Installation and connection en-us Washer-dryer stack or free-standing The appliance can be set up either free-standing or in a washer-dryer stack. WARNING If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the connection kit from the dryer manufacturer . No other installation ▶...
  • Page 12 en-us Installation and connection The specified size of the ventilation opening applies per position and is not supposed to be shared out between upper and lower position.. Size of the ventilation clearances (effective clear- ances, not minimum) 37.0 in. 94.0 cm 26.0 in.
  • Page 13: Removing The Transit Bolts

    Installation and connection en-us The specified size of the ventilation opening applies per Remove the power cord from the holder. position and is not supposed to be shared out between up- per and lower position.. 4.5 Removing the transit bolts The appliance is secured for transportation using transit bolts on the rear of the appliance.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en-us Installation and connection Press down on the 4 cover caps. Connect the water inlet hose for hot water  (red) and cold water  (blue) to the faucet (26.4 mm = 3/4"). If there is no faucet for hot water, only connect the wa- 4.6 Connecting the appliance ter inlet hose for cold water.
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en-us Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench. 4.7 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibrations, and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance correctly. Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF 17 wrench by turning it in a clockwise direction.
  • Page 16: Appliance

    en-us Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance Familiarizing yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance Here you can find an overview of the parts of your appliance. On certain models, specific details such as the color and shape may differ from those pictured. Maintenance flap for the drain pump Door Detergent drawer → ...
  • Page 17: Control Panel

    Before using for the first time en-us Measuring aid for liquid detergent Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operat- ing status.
  • Page 18 en-us Before using for the first time Pour approximately 1 US quart (1 liter) of tap water into compartment II. Pour all-purpose washing powder into compartment II. To prevent foaming, use only half of the amount of de- tergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer for light soiling.
  • Page 19 Display en-us 7 Display Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Designation More information 00:40 Program duration/program Approximate expected program duration or program time remain- time remaining ing. ⁠ "Ready in" time →  "Buttons", Page 21 Spin speed Set spin speed in rpm at the settings No Spin, Low, Med and High.
  • Page 20 en-us Display Display Designation More information Door ¡ Lights up: The door is locked and cannot be opened. ¡ Flashes: The door is not closed. ¡ Off: The door is unlocked and can be opened. ¡ No water pressure. ¡ The water pressure is too low. E:35 / -10 Fault Fault code, fault display, signal.
  • Page 21 Buttons en-us 8 Buttons Buttons Buttons The selection of program settings depends on the selected program. Button Selection More information Start Pause ¡ start Start, cancel or pause the program. ¡ cancel ¡ pause Speed Perfect ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter program duration. ¡...
  • Page 22 en-us Programs 9 Programs Programs Programs Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on program selection. Program Description Max. load Cotton Normal Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen, or blended fabrics. Full load Also suitable as a short program for normally soiled laundry when you activate 1/2 load Speed Perfect.
  • Page 23 Programs en-us Program Description Max. load Hand Wash/Wool Wash hand- or machine-washable items that are made from wool or contain 1/3 load wool. To prevent the laundry from shrinking, the drum moves the items very gently with long pauses. Use a detergent that is suitable for wool. Program setting: ¡...
  • Page 24: Accessories

    en-us Accessories 10 Accessories Accessories Only use original accessories. These are designed espe- Accessories cially for your appliance. Note: Some accessories are available in other colors. Contact →  "Customer Service", Page 37 . Order number Fixing brackets Improves the stability of the appliance. WMZ2200 Platform Install the appliance at a raised height WMZPW20W...
  • Page 25: Starting The Program

    Control panel lock en-us Pour in the detergent. 13.10 Removing the laundry →  "Detergent drawer", Page 16 Open the door. If required, add the care product. Push in the detergent drawer. Remove the laundry from the drum. 13.6 Starting the program 13.11 Switching off the appliance Requirement: A program has been set.
  • Page 26: Basic Settings

    en-us Basic settings 15 Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Program position Value Description End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the audible signal emitted when 1 (quiet) the program ends.
  • Page 27: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and maintenance en-us Press down on the insert and remove the detergent Fit the insert and click it into place. drawer. Clean the opening for the detergent drawer. Pull out the insert upwards. Push in the detergent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and insert with water and a brush, and then dry them.
  • Page 28 en-us Cleaning and maintenance Slide a sufficiently large container under the opening. Loosen the screws and remove the protective film. Take the drain hose out of the holder.
  • Page 29 Cleaning and maintenance en-us Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the CAUTION When you wash at high temperatures, pump cap carefully. the detergent solution becomes hot. The filter insert in the pump housing may become Do not touch the hot detergent solution. ‒...
  • Page 30 en-us Cleaning and maintenance Screw the pump cap as far as it will go. 90° The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical posi- tion. Fit the protective film and secure with the screws. Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run a suitable program for draining after you have emptied the drain pump.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en-us 17 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the power cord of this appliance becomes damaged, it Troubleshooting ▶ must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufac- WARNING turer's Customer Service, or an authorized service Improper repairs are dangerous. provider in order to prevent injury. Only original spare parts may be used to repair the ap- ▶...
  • Page 32 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting "E:92 /- 01" Clean the filters in the water inflow. ▶ Faucet is turned off. Turn on the faucet. ▶ The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or jammed. ▶...
  • Page 33 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting The program does not start. Finish in is activated. Check whether Finish in is activated. ▶ →  "Buttons", Page 21 Laundry is caught in the door. Open the door again. Remove any trapped laundry. Close the door. Press Start Pause to start the program.
  • Page 34 en-us Troubleshooting Issue Cause and troubleshooting The program duration changes The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an imbalance by repeatedly redis- during the wash cycle. tributing the laundry. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry to- gether in the drum.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting en-us Issue Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during the spin cycle. Secure the appliance feet. ▶ →  "Aligning the appliance", Page 15 Transit bolts have not been removed. →  "Removing the transit bolts", Page 13 . ▶ Banging noises, rattling in the Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump.
  • Page 36: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    en-us Transportation, storage and disposal 17.1 Emergency release Releasing the door Requirement: The drain pump is empty. 18.2 Inserting the transit bolts NOTICE: Escaping water may cause material damage. Secure the appliance before transportation using transit Do not open the door if you can see water through ▶...
  • Page 37: Customer Service

    Depending on the model, the rating plate can be found: for Bosch to notify you in the unlikely event of a safety ¡ on the inside of the door. notice or product recall.
  • Page 38: Scope Of Extended Limited Warranty

    21.7 Warranty Exclusions cluded. The warranty coverage described herein excludes all de- fects or damage that are not the direct fault of Bosch, in- 21.5 Repair/Replace as Your Exclusive Rem- cluding without limitation, one or more of the following: ¡ Use of the Product in anything other than its normal,...
  • Page 39: How To Obtain Warranty Service

    TELS AND/OR RESTAURANT MEALS, REMODELING EXPENSES IN EXCESS OF DIRECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLUSIVELY BY BOSCH, OR OTHERWISE. SOME STATES DO NOT AL- LOW THE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDEN- TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG...
  • Page 40 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direc- tory.

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