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Bosch WGG24401AU/01 User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WGG24401AU/01 User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WGG24401AU [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2 Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Buttons ........  22 1.1 General information.... 4 9 Programmes ......  24 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories......  28 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........  28 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......  32 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ........ 32 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ........ 32 15 Basic settings......  32 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 32 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 33 16 Cleaning and servicing ...  33 16.1 Cleaning the drum....
  • Page 4 en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5 Safety en 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing. ▶...
  • Page 6 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
  • Page 7 Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with flammable cleaning agents that contain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
  • Page 9 Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. ▶ Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶...
  • Page 10 en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Preventing material damage ATTENTION! able to operate properly.
  • Page 11 Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Set the maximum spin speed if you ▶ spray residue or other residues im- want to dry the laundry in the tumble mediately if they come into contact dryer afterwards. with the appliance. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- ing which, in turn, reduces energy...
  • Page 12 en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 28 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has undergone 4.1 Unpacking the appliance a function test at the factory. This may cause water stains in the appli- ATTENTION! ance, which the first wash cycle re-...
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. power cord or Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the hoses ance anywhere that is liable to ex- between the wall...
  • Page 14 en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all of Put on the 4 cover caps. the screws for the 4 transit bolts using a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder. Note: To install the transit bolts to transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- Remove the 4 sleeves.
  • Page 15 Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). rubber sleeve or the water outlet gully hose with an el- bow. Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply Open the water tap carefully and with the local legal provisions and...
  • Page 16 en Before using for the first time Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten 4.6 Aligning the appliance the lock nuts against the housing In order to reduce noise and vibra- until they are hand-tight. tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
  • Page 17 Before using for the first time en Pour approx. 1 litre of tap water into compartment II. Add washing powder containing oxygen bleach to compartment II. To prevent foaming, use only half of the amount of detergent recom- mended by the detergent manufac- turer for light soiling.
  • Page 18 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 6.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured.
  • Page 19 Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 29 Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 6.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
  • Page 20 en Display Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. Program end time → "Buttons", Page 22 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Description Programme status: Rinsing Programme status: Spinning Programme status: Programme end ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appli- ance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 (Easy Iron) The crease-reduction function is activated.
  • Page 22 en Buttons Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons Button Selection More information ⁠   Start/Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause ⁠   Speed Perfect ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration.
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection More information ⁠   Rinse Plus ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a washing pro- gramme with more water and an addi- ¡ Deactivate tional rinse cycle. Recommended for particularly sensit- ive skin or in regions with very soft water.
  • Page 24 en Programmes Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons  Wash hard-wearing items made of cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short program when you activate ⁠...
  • Page 25 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm ⁠   Wool  Hand- or machine-washable items that are made from wool or contain 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.
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm ⁠   Sportswear Wash sports and leisure items made from synthetic fibres, microfibre or fleece. Use a detergent that is suitable for sports items. Do not use fabric softener. Tip: Use the Easy Care ...
  • Page 27 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ⁠   ⁠   Super 15'/ Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- ded fabrics. Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry. The programme duration is approx. 30 minutes. If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate ⁠...
  • Page 28 en Accessories Accessories 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have Accessories been made especially for your appli- ance. Note: Some accessories are avail- able in other colours. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 47. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WMZ2381 tension or AquaStop (approx.
  • Page 29 Detergents and care products en Turn the programme selector and Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care set the required programme. → "Programmes", Page 24 products If required, adjust the programme The manufacturer's instructions for Detergents and care products settings. use and dosage can be found on the → "Adjusting the programme set- packaging.
  • Page 30 en Basic operation Press down on the insert and re- Slide the measuring aid forwards. move the detergent drawer. Fold the measuring aid down and Insert the measuring aid. click it into place. Insert the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. 13.6 Use the measuring aid 13.7 Adding detergent and for liquid detergent...
  • Page 31 Basic operation en Note: If you want to add laundry, 13.8 Starting the programme follow the instructions on the dis- Requirement: A programme is set. play. → "Setting a programme", Page 29 → "Display", Page 21 Open the door. Press ⁠   Start/Reload. ▶ Add or remove laundry. a The drum rotates and load detec- Close the door.
  • Page 32 en Childproof lock 13.13 Unloading the laundry 14.2 Deactivating the child- proof lock Open the door. Remove the laundry from the Requirement: To deactivate the drum. childproof lock, the appliance must be switched on. 13.14 Switching off the appli- Press on both ⁠   3 sec. buttons ▶...
  • Page 33 Cleaning and servicing en Leave the appliance to dry after Activate (On) or deactivate ▶ every operation with the door (OFF) the reminder to clean open, and leave the detergent the drum. drawer to dry. Display the number of fin- ished programmes. Run the Drum Clean ...
  • Page 34 en Cleaning and servicing Clean the detergent drawer and in- 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump sert with water and a brush, and Clean the drain pump regularly, at then dry them. least once a year, as well as in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rat- tling noises.
  • Page 35 Cleaning and servicing en Take the drain hose out of the Insert the drain hose into the holder. holder. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! Cleaning the drain pump When you wash at high temperat- Requirement: The drain pump is ures, the detergent solution gets empty.
  • Page 36 en Cleaning and servicing Clean the interior, the thread on Screw the pump cap as far as it the pump cap and the pump hous- will go. ing. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. Ensure that the impeller in the drain pump can rotate.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Never make any technical modifications to the appliance or its features. ▶...
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. ▶ Laundry is caught in the door. Remove any trapped laundry. ▶ Drum cleaning is required. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 33 ▶ "E:30/-20" Detergent dosage is too high. Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Deactivate childproof lock. ▶ not start. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 32 ⁠   Finished in is activated. Check whether ⁠   Finished in is activated. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 22 Laundry is caught in the door. Remove any trapped laundry.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Correctly assemble the pump cover. ▶ ing. Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into compartment II (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- Note: When loading, where possible, place large and tion changes during small items of laundry together in the drum. Different the wash cycle. sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if foam build-up is too high.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced reached. spin speed to eliminate an unbalance. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The load is too large. The next time you run a wash cycle, reduce the ▶ amount of laundry being loaded. Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric. Select the programmes that are suitable for the ▶...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the damp washing. that deposit on the laundry. Start the ⁠   Rinse programme. ▶ Detergent residue on Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances the dry laundry. that deposit on the laundry. Brush out the laundry after washing and drying.
  • Page 46 en Transportation, storage and disposal 17.1 Emergency release 18.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 34 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 47 Customer Service en 18.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 19 Customer Service ance Detailed information on the warranty Customer Service Valuable raw materials can be re- period and terms of warranty in your used by recycling. country is available from our after- sales service, your retailer or on our WARNING website.
  • Page 48 en Consumption values Consumption values 20 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. Consumption values The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.
  • Page 49 Technical data en The dosage of anti sudsing agent: 20.1 Information for test insti- 2 g/kg tute Add the dry powder detergent into main wash dispenser before start. After detergent is flushed in add the PBIS solution and anti-sudsing agent as soon as possible. Age of test loads The average age of test load around 10-20 times is recommended to rep-...
  • Page 50 en Technical data Water pressure ¡ Minimum: 100 kPa (1 bar) ¡ Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bar) Length of the wa- 150 cm ter inlet hose Length of the wa- 150 cm ter outlet hose Length of the 160 cm power cord...
  • Page 52 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 direct- ory.

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