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  • Page 1 Washing machine WGG244FKSN [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2 Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Buttons ........  23 1.1 General information.... 4 9 Programmes ......  25 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories......  29 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........  29 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 15.2 Using the manual dosing compartment ...... 33 15.3 Setting the basic dosage amount ........ 34 16 Basic settings......  34 16.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 34 16.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 34 17 Cleaning and servicing ...  35 17.1 Cleaning the drum.... 35 17.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........
  • 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 If the water pressure is too high or Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material too low, the appliance may not be able to operate properly. damage Ensure that the water pressure in ▶ the water supply system is at least Preventing material damage ATTENTION! 100 kPa (1 bar) and max.
  • Page 11 Environmental protection and saving energy en Set the maximum spin speed if you Environmental protection and saving energy 3 Environmental protec- want to dry the laundry in the tumble tion and saving energy dryer afterwards. a The drier the laundry, the shorter Environmental protection and saving energy the programme duration when dry- 3.1 Disposing of packaging...
  • 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 29 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 Siphon Secure the con- tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el- bow. → "Accessories", Page 29 When connecting to a 21 mm = ½" Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap, first fit the adapter with a seal-...
  • 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 water into the manual dosing compartment. Add washing powder containing oxygen bleach to the manual dos- ing compartment. 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 Manual dosing compartment → "Using the manual dosing compartment", Page 33 : Dispenser for fabric softener → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 32 : Dispenser for liquid deter- gent → "Intelligent dosing system", Page 32 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. "10" / Program end time → "Buttons", Page 23 Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Description Programme status: Spinning Programme status: Programme end Programme status: Steaming ¡ 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 ⁠...
  • Page 22 en Display Display Description ¡ No water pressure. → "E:30 / -10 and/or ", Page 42 ¡ The water pressure from the tap is too low. The detergent drawer has not been pushed in fully. → " ", Page 42 E:35 / -10 Error code, error display, signal. → "Troubleshooting", Page 40 Example...
  • Page 23 Buttons en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons Button Selection More information ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration.
  • Page 24 en Buttons Button Selection More information ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ Deactivate Note: If the intelligent dosing system is activated, the detergent will be dis- pensed automatically for the prewash and the main wash. If the intelligent dosing system is de- activated, place the detergent directly in the drum for the prewash and into...
  • Page 25 Programmes en Programmes 9 Programmes Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Bomull (Cotton) Wash hard-wearing items made of cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Fintvätt/Silke Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- (Delicate/Silk) cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag.
  • Page 27 Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Do not use fabric softener. Tip: Use the Syntet (Easy Care) programme to wash heavily soiled laundry. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm Iron Assist  Suitable for shirts, T-shirts and similar fabrics made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics.
  • Page 28 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ If you regularly wash at temperatures of 40 °C or lower ¡ After a prolonged period of non-use Use washing powder containing oxygen bleach. Add washing powder containing oxygen bleach to the manual dosing compartment. → "Detergent drawer", Page 18 Halve the amount of detergent to avoid foaming.
  • Page 29 Accessories en 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 52. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WMZ2381 tension or AquaStop (approx.
  • Page 30 en Detergents and care products 13.2 Setting a programme Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care products Turn the programme selector and set the required programme. The manufacturer's instructions for Detergents and care products → "Programmes", Page 25 use and dosage can be found on the If required, adjust the programme packaging.
  • Page 31 Basic operation en The appliance pauses. 13.5 Starting the programme Note: If you want to add laundry, Note: If the intelligent dosing system follow the instructions on the dis- is activated, make sure that the dis- play. pensers have been filled → Page 33 → "Display", Page 21 and the basic dosage has been set Open the door.
  • Page 32 en Childproof lock Press a The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off and in the event of a 13.10 Unloading the laundry power cut. Open the door. Remove the laundry from the 14.2 Deactivating the child- drum. proof lock Requirement: To deactivate the 13.11 Switching off the appli-...
  • Page 33 Intelligent dosing system en Pour liquid detergent and fabric 15.1 Pouring liquid detergent softener into the relevant dis- and fabric softener into pensers → Page 18. the dispensers If you are using the intelligent dosing system or if the appliance displays a notification during operation of the appliance, fill the dispensers.
  • Page 34 en Basic settings 15.3 Setting the basic dosage Set the volume of the signal at the end of the programme: amount 0 (off) to 4 (very loud) To allow for intelligent dosing, set the Set the volume of the signal basic dosage amount for the dis- tone emitted when the but- penser.
  • Page 35 Cleaning and servicing en 17.2 Cleaning the detergent Cleaning and servicing 17 Cleaning and servi- drawer cing If you want to replace the liquid de- To keep your appliance working effi- Cleaning and servicing tergent or fabric softener in the dis- ciently for a long time, it is important penser with another product or if the to clean and maintain it carefully.
  • Page 36 en Cleaning and servicing Remove the pump unit. Clean the pump unit with a damp cloth. Unclip the detergent drawer cover and remove it. Clean the detergent drawer and the cover with a soft, damp cloth or hand shower. Empty the detergent drawer. Dry the detergent drawer, cover and pump unit and reinsert them.
  • Page 37 Cleaning and servicing en Open and remove the mainten- ance flap. Clean the housing of the detergent drawer in the appliance. Slide a sufficiently large container under the opening. Push in the detergent drawer. 17.3 Cleaning the drain pump Take the drain hose out of the holder.
  • Page 38 en Cleaning and servicing Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- Requirement: The drain pump is ures, the detergent solution gets empty. → Page 37 hot. Since water may remain in the Do not touch the hot detergent ▶...
  • Page 39 Cleaning and servicing en Insert the pump cap. Before the next wash Ensure that the parts of the To prevent unused detergent from ‒ pump cap are correctly as- flowing straight into the outlet in the sembled. next wash, run a suitable programme for draining after you have emptied the drain pump.
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 18 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 41 Troubleshooting en 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 the compartment for manual dosing (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down).
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -10" and/or First wait approx. 5 minutes until the drain process ends. To reset the error message, switch the appliance off. Switch the appliance back on. If the error message is displayed again, call cus- tomer service.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting All other error codes. Malfunction Switch the appliance off and then on again. If the message appears again, disconnect the appli- ance from the power supply for at least 30 seconds by pulling out the plug or by switching off the relev- ant circuit breaker in the fuse box.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does If the display appears again after cleaning the not start. pump unit, or the programme cannot be started, call customer service. → "Customer Service", Page 52 Note: You can deactivate and manually dose the intel- ligent dosing system until the fault is rectified.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Unapproved extension installed on the water drain ing. hose. Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 14 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting No water is visible in Water is below the visible area. the drum. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it ▶ is operating. Drum jerks after the This is caused by an internal motor test.
  • Page 47 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting High spin speed not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in reached. the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Start the Centrifugering (Spin) programme. ▶ The spin programme Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Creasing. The spin speed is too high. The next time you run a wash cycle, set a lower ▶ spin speed. The load is too large. The next time you run a wash cycle, reduce the ▶...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent residue on Unsuitable detergent added to the dispenser of the in- the damp washing. telligent dosing system. Check whether the detergent used is suitable. → "Detergents and care products", Page 30 Drain the dispenser. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 35 Clean the dispenser.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Insufficient cleaning. Unsuitable detergent added to the dispenser of the in- telligent dosing system. Check whether the detergent used is suitable. → "Detergents and care products", Page 30 Drain the dispenser. → "Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 35 Clean the dispenser. Refill the dispenser.
  • Page 51 Transportation, storage and disposal en 18.1 Emergency release 19.2 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 37 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 52 en Customer Service 19.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 20 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Customer Service Valuable raw materials can be re- according to the corresponding Eco- used by recycling. design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at WARNING least 10 years from the date on Risk of harm to health!
  • Page 53 Consumption values en Consumption values 21 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Consumption values Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456.
  • Page 54 en Technical data identifier is made up of the charac- Technical data 22  Technical data ters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al- Technical data ternatively, you can also find the Appliance height 84.5 cm model identifier in the first line of the Appliance width 59.8 cm EU energy label.
  • Page 56 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.