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Washer WAK20200GB en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Additional information about our Note / Tip products, accessories, spare parts and services can be found at: www.bosch- Instructions on how to best use the home.com or contact our customer appliance as well as other useful service centers.
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 { Easy-Iron .
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After-sales service ..29 Consumption rates ..30 Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programmes ....30 Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics.
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 ■...
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.
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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 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...
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 19 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 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 –...
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...
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 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...
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings AllergyPlus Max. 7 kg / 5* kg Hard-wearing fabrics Cold - 60 °C Note: Longer washing and rinsing at a higher water level for particu- – – – ... 1000** rpm larly sensitive skin F, G, Q Max.
Programme default settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 14 Programme default settings Ready in time (Ready in) When you select the programme, the The temperature, spin speed and relevant programme duration is P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s programme duration ("Ready in"...
Additional programme settings Press the Start/Pause A button. Open the door. The preselected time continues to Check that the drum is completely run. drained. Drain if necessary. Additional programme settings G SpeedPerfect Select programme/switch on 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 the appliance washing result comparable to that of the...
Operating the appliance Overview of programmes from Make sure that no items of laundry ~ Page 14 are trapped between the washing machine door and the rubber seal, and close the door. Select additional programme settings By selecting additional settings, you can better adapt the washing process to your items of laundry.
Operating the appliance Pull out the detergent drawer. Press Filling down the insert and fully remove the Warning drawer. Eye/skin irritation! Slide the measuring aid forwards, Detergent and care products may spray fold it down and click it into place. out if the detergent drawer is opened Reinsert the drawer.
Operating the appliance To activate/deactivate the childproof the water level or temperature is lock, press and hold Start/Pause for high, or while the drum is rotating, approx. five seconds. The E symbol and it is not possible to add laundry. appears in the display panel.
Sensors detected too much foam during the Sensors wash programme and automatically switched on a rinse cycle to remove the A utomatic load sensing foam. S e n s o r s The automatic load sensing function Add less detergent for the next Note: adapts the water consumption ideally to washing cycle with the same load.
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. Clean the filter on the water tap: if you come into contact with detergent Remove the hose from the water tap. solution and laundry. Clean the filter with a small brush. If possible, leave it to cool down. Warning Risk of injury! You may injure your hands if you reach...
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/Reload pressed or "Ready in" time selected? ■ start. Washing machine door closed? ■ E Childproof lock activated? To deactivate: ~ Page 29 ■ Detergent solution is not –...
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/Reload. ■ YES appears on the dis- The washing machine door is unlocked.
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 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...
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 Installing the appliance in a follow the instructions in this section. kitchenette Notes Warning In addition to the safety information ■ Danger of death! listed here, the local water and There is a risk of electric shock if you electricity supplier may have special touch live components.
Positioning and connecting Take the hoses out of the holders. Hose and cable lengths Left-hand connection ■ Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders. Right-hand connection ■...
Positioning and connecting Water inlet Connection Connect the water supply hose to the Warning water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to the Danger of death! appliance (not necessary for Aqua-Stop There is a risk of electric shock if you models as this is permanently installed): touch live components.
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Caution! Damage to the appliance/fabrics Caution! If the end of the drain hose is Water damage immersed in the drained water, water may be sucked back into the If the drain hose slips out of the wash appliance and may damage the basin or the connection point during appliance/fabrics.
Positioning and connecting Levelling Notes The mains voltage and voltage ■ Level the appliance using a spirit level. indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same. Incorrect levelling may result in intense The connected load and fuse noise, vibrations and "wandering". required are specified on the rating Loosen the lock nuts using a plate.
Positioning and connecting Check the machine. Remove the protective film from the control panel. Connect the mains plug. Turn on the water tap. Close the washing machine door (do not load any laundry). Select thei Cottons programme Insert all four sleeves. and set the temperature to 90 °C.
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