Bosch WAK24220AU Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAK24220AU Instruction Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAK24220AU en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2: Your New Washing Machine

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 Intended use.
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended use After-sales service ..30 Intended use Consumption rates ..31 For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for Consumption values table .
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions If you lean on the washing Safety instructions ■ machine door when it is open, the washing machine Electrical safety may tip over and cause S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s injuries.
  • Page 6 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:...
  • Page 7: Environmental Protection

    Environmental protection Tips on economical use Environmental protection Always fill the appliance with the ■ maximum amount of laundry for the relevant programme. Packaging/used appliance Overview of programmes E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n ~ Page 13 Dispose of packaging in an Wash normally soiled laundry...
  • Page 8: Main Points In Brief

    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...
  • Page 9: Getting To Know The Appliance

    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 18 Controls/display elements Washing machine door with window handle...
  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel 8 Start/Reload A for starting, ( Temp. ° C, rpm 0, Ready in ð for interrupting (f.e. adding/removing changing the programme default laundry) and cancelling a settings programme Overview of all programme default @ Programme selector for selecting settings ~ Page 16 a programme and for switching...
  • Page 11: Laundry

    Laundry Sorting laundry Laundry Sort your laundry according to the care P repare the laundry instructions and manufacturer's L a u n d r y information on the care labels: Caution! Type of fabric/fibre ■ Damage to the appliance/fabrics Colour ■...
  • Page 12: Detergent

    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...
  • Page 13: Overview Of Programmes

    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/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Max.
  • Page 14: Drum Clean

    Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Max. 2 kg W l Wool 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)
  • Page 15: Starching

    Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Max. 2 kg Shirts ’ For non-iron shirts or blouses made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres cold - 40 - 60 °C or blended fabrics –...
  • Page 16: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set Programme default depends on the model and programme that have been selected. settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 13 The temperature, spin speed and 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"...
  • Page 17: Additional Programme

    Additional programme settings The symbols YES and ¼ light up on Operating the the display panel. The washing machine door can be opened and appliance laundry can be added. Close the washing machine door. Preparing the washing Press the Start/Reload A button. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine The preselected time continues to...
  • Page 18: Change The Programme Default Settings

    Operating the appliance Change the programme Notes Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. default settings ■ Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during You can use the default settings or the spin cycle. Individual items of change them. laundry may lead to imbalances.
  • Page 19: Start The Programme

    Operating the appliance Pull out the detergent drawer as far Measuring as possible. Measure the detergent and care Add detergent and/or care products. products according to: Close the detergent drawer. Water hardness; ask your water ■ Measuring aid* for liquid detergent supply company The manufacturer's instructions on *depending on the model...
  • Page 20: Childproof Lock

    Operating the appliance If you want to lock the Do not leave the washing Note: Note: programme to prevent it from being machine door open for too long when inadvertently adjusted, you can select adding laundry as water from the the childproof lock as follows.
  • Page 21: Programme End During Rinse Hold

    Operating the appliance Programme end during rinse Removing laundry/switching hold off the appliance – – – 0 appears on the display panel Open the washing machine door and the Start/Reload A button and remove the laundry. indicator lamp flashes. Set the programme selector to off position.
  • Page 22: Sensors

    Sensors VoltCheck Sensors The automatic voltage control system A utomatic load sensing detects unauthorised voltage drops S e n s o r s during the washing process. The automatic load sensing function adapts the water consumption ideally to Whenever there is an Note: each programme depending on the undervoltage, the colon flashes on the...
  • Page 23: Setting The Signal

    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 position to the right.
  • Page 24: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Cleaning and Descaling should not be necessary if maintenance the detergent is measured out correctly. However, if it is required, follow the Warning manufacturer's instructions for the C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! descaling agent.
  • Page 25: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    Cleaning and maintenance Allow the water to cool down. Place the service flap back on, lock it into place, and close it. Turn off the water tap so that no more water can flow in and has to be drained via the drain pump. Switch off the appliance.
  • Page 26: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Select any programme (except However, if the laundry has to be Rinse/Freshen up O // 0 Spin/ removed, the washing machine door Drain [ ). can be opened as follows: Press Start/Reload A . Allow the Warning programme to run for approximately Risk of scalding!
  • Page 27: Information On The Display Panel

    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- ■...
  • Page 28: Faults And What To Do About Them

    Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Water is leaking out. Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly. ■ Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose. ■ No water supply. Start/Reload A not pressed? ■...
  • Page 29 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action The symbol N flashes Too much detergent used? ■ in the display panel. Foam Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 1/2 litre water and pour into may escape from the compartment II (not for outdoor fabrics, sportswear fabrics or those made detergent drawer.
  • Page 30: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot correct the fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e (see section, Faults and what to do about them ~ Page 26), please contact our after-sales service.
  • Page 31: Consumption Rates

    Consumption rates Consumption rates Consumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme duration* i Cottons 20 °C 7 kg 0.23 kWh 70 l 2 1/2 h i Cottons 40 °C 7 kg...
  • Page 32: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting In addition, a hose clamp (24 - 40 mm diameter, available from specialist dealers) is required to connect the water drain hose to a siphon. Useful tools Spirit level for levelling ■ Wrench with: ■ – WAF 13 for loosening the transport locks, and –...
  • Page 33: Installation Surface

    Positioning and connecting Notes Notes In addition to the safety information Recess width of 60 cm required. ■ ■ listed here, the local water and Only install the washing machine ■ electricity supplier may have special underneath a continuous worktop requirements.
  • Page 34: Hose And Cable Lengths

    Positioning and connecting Remove the sleeves. To do this, Right-hand connection ■ remove the mains cable from the holders. Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/the after-sales service:...
  • Page 35: Water Outlet

    Positioning and connecting Only tighten the screw connections Water outlet ■ by hand. If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool Caution! (pliers), the thread may be Water damage damaged. If the drain hose slips out of the wash basin or the connection point during Optimum water pressure in the supply draining due to high water pressure, any...
  • Page 36: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting – The water drains away quickly Tighten the lock nut against the enough. housing. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing.
  • Page 37: Before Washing For The First Time

    Positioning and connecting If an earth-leakage circuit breaker is Do not use the machine with an ■ ■ used, only a type which displays this extension box, extension cord, spike symbol is used: z. busters etc., as this may lead to Only this symbol guarantees improper grounding conditions.
  • Page 38: Transportation

    Positioning and connecting Transportation Installing the transport locks: Remove the covers and keep them e.g. when moving home in a safe place. Use a screwdriver if necessary. Preparatory work: Turn off the water tap. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose.
  • Page 40 0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch, Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München DEUTSCHLAND...

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