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Washing machine WAT... 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.
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 Change the programme default settings Intended use.
Intended use After-sales service ..27 Intended use Technical data....28 For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for ■...
Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. E lectrical 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.
Environmental protection Cut through the mains cable Environmental ■ and remove it, along with protection plug. Destroy the lock on the ■ P ackaging/used appliance washing machine door. 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 Warning environmentally-responsible...
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Environmental protection The selectable temperatures apply ■ to the care labels on the textiles. The temperatures in the machine may deviate from this so that you get the optimum mix of energy-saving and washing results. Information about the energy ■ consumption*: ~ Page 10 The display provides information about the relative energy...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Washing machine F a m i l i a r i s i n g y o u r s e l f w i t h y o u r a p p l i a n c e 9S Open the door Detergent drawer ~ Page 17 9T Close the door...
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Familiarising yourself with your appliance X A button for: ( Program selector Starting a program for selecting a program and ■ Interrupting a program, e.g. to switching the machine on and off ■ add items of laundry via the Off position; ~ Page 18 You can find an overview of all Cancelling a program...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance Display panel More information on the display panel Program progress: Washing ß Rinse à Spin Program end - - - - 0 Program end during Rinse Stop Washing machine door: The washing machine door cannot You will find settings and Note: è...
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 13. – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry Speed setting if necessary L a u n d r y – Normal Caution! – Heavy: Load less laundry, select Damage to the appliance/fabrics a program with prewash –...
Detergent Dyeing/bleaching Detergent Dye should only be used in normal C orrect selection of detergent household quantities. Salt may damage D e t e r g e n t stainless steel. Always follow the dye The care label is crucial for selecting manufacturer's instructions.
Programme default settings Saving energy and detergent Programme default For light and normal soiling, you can settings save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. T he default program settings are P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s displayed on the display panel once the Saving Soiling/note...
Programme default settings wet inside the drum, e.g. for items that The program duration is Note: are not to be spun. automatically adjusted when the program is running. - - - - setting: Rinse Stop = no final spin; Certain factors can affect the program the laundry stays in the water after the duration, e.g.: final rinse.
Additional programme settings Easy-Iron Additional programme settings Button depends on the model You can find an overview of all the Reduces creasing by means of a 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 possible additional settings on the special spin sequence followed by printed supplement for the installation...
Operating the appliance Change the programme Operating the default settings appliance You can use or change the default P reparing the washing settings for this wash cycle. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine To do this, repeatedly press the corresponding button until the required...
Operating the appliance The amount of laundry Notes ■ Soiling ~ Page 13 Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. ■ ■ Laundry items of different sizes Filling distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Individual items of Warning laundry may lead to imbalances. Eye/skin irritation! Observe the specified maximum ■...
Operating the appliance Pull out the detergent drawer.Press Childlock down the insert and fully remove the (E 3 sec., E 3 δευτ.) drawer. Slide the measuring aid forwards, You can lock the washing machine to fold it down and click it into place. prevent the functions you have set from Reinsert the drawer.
Operating the appliance the è symbol lights up on the Selecting a spin speed or setting the ■ ■ display panel, it is not possible to program selector to 0 Spin/Drain// add more laundry. Spin/Empty [ and then pressing the A button. To resume the programme, press the A button.
Sensors Sensors Setting the signal A utomatic load sensing Y ou can change the following settings: S e n s o r s S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l The automatic load sensing function The volume of the buttons and ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Cleaning and panel maintenance Wipe the housing and the control ■ Warning panel with a soft, damp cloth. C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Remove the detergent residue Danger of death! ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush, and dry it. Clean the inside of the housing as well. Fit the insert and lock it in place (push the cylinder onto the guide pin).
Cleaning and maintenance Clean the drainage hose and siphon For standard and Aqua-Secure connecting piece. models, clean the filter on the rear of the appliance: Remove the hose from the rear of the appliance. Use pliers to remove the filter and then clean it.
Faults and what to do about them. Wait until the drum has stopped turning. Faults and what to do Caution! about them. Water damage Any escaping water may cause water E mergency release damage. F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m . e.g.
Faults and what to do about them. Display Cause/remedy Å is lit up Too much foam has been detected and additional rinse cycles have been acti- vated. Add less detergent to the next wash cycle with the same load. ~ Page 18 : the "Ready in"...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedy The programme will not Have you pressed the A button? ■ start. Is Finished in-time selected? ■ Is the door closed? ■ Is the E childproof lock activated? Deactivate it. ~ Page 18 ■...
After-sales service Faults Cause/remedy Loud noises, vibrations Is the appliance level? Make the appliance level. ~ Page 33 ■ and machine “wander- Are the appliance's feet secured? Secure the appliance's feet. ~ Page 33 ■ ing” during the spin cycle. Have the transport braces been removed? Remove the transport braces.
Technical data Technical data Positioning and connecting D imensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a I ncluded with the appliance 60 x 55 x 85 cm P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g (width x depth x height) Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting @ Water drain hose Caution! H Elbow for securing the water Water damage drain hose* The connection points for the water P Cold water supply hose for supply hose and water drain hose are models standard/Aqua-Secure, under high water pressure. To prevent for models with hot water leaks and water damage, you must connection additionally a hot...
Positioning and connecting Installation on a platform with drawer Platform order no.: WMZ 20490, WZ 20490, WZ 20510, WZ 20520 Installing the appliance in a kitchenette Take the hoses out of the holders. Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components.
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Observe the following when connecting the machine: Left-hand connection ■ Notes With a cold water connection, only ■ operate the washing machine using cold mains water. With a hot water connection, operate ■ the washing machine with hot and cold mains water, with a maximum temperature of 60 °C.
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Positioning and connecting Connection to the water pipes (¾" = 26.4 mm) Model: Aqua-Secure ■ Connection to the appliance Model: Aqua-Stop ■ Connection of hot water appliances only to cold water If there is no hot water connection, you need a Y-piece, available from customer service with single part number: Turn on the tap carefully, Note:...
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Caution! Water damage If the drain hose slips out of the wash basin or the connection point during draining due to high water pressure, any escaping water may cause water Drainage into a siphon ■ damage.
Positioning and connecting In doing so, hold the foot tight and If an earth-leakage circuit breaker is ■ do not adjust its height. used, only a type which displays this The lock nuts on all four appliance symbol is used: z. feet must be screwed tightly against Only this symbol guarantees the housing.
Positioning and connecting To prevent foaming, only use Insert all four sleeves. Note: half the amount of detergent Clip the mains cable securely in the recommended by the detergent holders. Insert and tighten the manufacturer. Do not use detergent screws. designed for wool or delicates.
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