Bosch WAJ24265IN User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAJ24265IN [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Further information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 8 Buttons ........  22 1.1 General information.... 4 9 Programmes ......  23 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 10 Accessories......  27 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........  27 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 15 Cleaning and servicing ...  31 15.1 Cleaning the drum.... 31 15.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 31 15.3 Cleaning the drain pump.. 32 16 Troubleshooting......  35 16.1 Emergency release .... 44 17 Transportation, storage and disposal ........  44 17.1 Removing the appliance .. 44 17.2 Inserting the transit bolts..
  • Page 4: Safety

    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: Safe Installation

    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: Safe Use

    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 cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re- placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser- vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or 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 ATTENTION! 30 kPa (0.3 bar) and max.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Set the maximum spin speed if you 3 Environmental protec- want to dry the laundry in the tumble tion and saving energy dryer afterwards. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- 3.1 Disposing of packaging ing which, in turn, reduces energy consumption.
  • Page 12: Contents Of Package

    en Installation and connection Remove any packaging and pro- ¡ Water inlet hose tective covers completely from the → "Connecting the water inlet appliance. hose", Page 14 → "Disposing of packaging", 4.3 Requirements for the in- Page 11 stallation location Check the appliance for visible damage. Open the door.
  • Page 13: Removing The Transit Bolts

    Installation and connection en Pull the hoses out of the holders. Installation loca- Requirements tion Wooden joist Place the appli- floor ance on a water- resistant wooden board (minimum thickness of 30 mm) which is screwed tightly to the floor. Kitchen unit Only install the appliance under- neath a continu-...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Remove the 4 sleeves. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose Connect the water inlet hose. Put on the 4 cover caps. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Open the water tap carefully and check that the connection points are tight.
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Note: Observe the draining heights. 4.6 Aligning the appliance The draining heights are: minimum: In order to reduce noise and vibra- 60 cm, maximum: 100 cm tion and to prevent the appliance Siphon Secure the con- from moving, align the appliance cor- nection point with rectly.
  • Page 16 en Installation and connection Use a WAF 17 wrench to tighten the lock nuts against the housing until they are hand-tight. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height.
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 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. Maintenance flap for the drain Transit bolts → Page 13 pump → Page 32 Door...
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash and soaking 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. Programmes → Page 23 Programme selector → Page 28...
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    first time en Add washing powder that contains first time 6 Before using for the a bleaching agent to compart- ment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
  • Page 20: Display

    en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Description 0:40 Expected programme duration or programme time re- maining in hours and minutes. Recommendation for the maximum load capacity for the selected program in kg. 0 - 1200 Set spin speed in rpm.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Description ⁠ ¡ 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 30 The crease-reduction function is activated. → "Buttons", Page 22 ⁠ Additional rinse cycle is activated. → "Buttons", Page 22 ⁠...
  • Page 22: Buttons

    en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information Start / Pause  ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause Speed ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration.
  • Page 23: Programmes

    Programmes en 9 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 programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Speed Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 24 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm ⁠   Wool  Hand- or machine-washable items that are made from wool or contain wool.
  • Page 25: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: Use the Delicates / Silk  programme to wash shirts and blouses made from silk or delicate fabrics. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm ⁠   Sportswear Wash sports and leisure items made from synthetic fibres, microfibre or fleece.
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate Speed . The maximum load is reduced to 2.0 kg. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm ⁠   Freshen Up Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- ded fabrics.
  • Page 27: Preparing The Laundry

    Accessories en 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Order num- Water inlet hose ex- Extend the water inlet hose for cold water WMZ2381 tension or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 m). Fixing brackets Improves the stability of the appliance. WMZ2200 Elbow Secure the water outlet hose in place.
  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    en operation ¡ Do not use color-bleaching agents Requirements in the appliance ¡ The laundry is prepared and sor- ted. → "Laundry", Page 27 ¡ The drum is empty. operation 13 Basic operation Open the door. operation Place the laundry in the drum. 13.1 Switching on the appli- Close the door.
  • Page 29: For Liquid Detergent

    operation en Pull out the detergent drawer. 13.6 Use the measuring aid Pour in detergent. for liquid detergent → "Detergent drawer", Page 17 To add liquid detergent, you can use If required, add the care product. a measuring aid in the detergent Push in the detergent drawer. drawer.
  • Page 30: Cancelling The Pro- Gramme

    en Childproof lock Note: If you want to add laundry, Wipe the rubber gasket dry and re- follow the instructions on the dis- move any foreign objects. play. → "Display", Page 21 Open the door. Add or remove laundry. Close the door. Press Start / Pause  13.11 Cancelling the pro- gramme Press Start / Pause ...
  • Page 31: Cleaning The Drum

    Cleaning and servicing en Press down on the insert and re- 15 Cleaning and servi- move the detergent drawer. cing To keep your appliance working effi- ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 15.1 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Risk of injury! Permanently washing at low temper-...
  • Page 32: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing Fit the insert and click it into place. Open and remove the mainten- ance flap. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Slide a sufficiently large container under the opening. Push in the detergent drawer. Take the drain hose out of the holder.
  • Page 33 Cleaning and servicing en 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 32 hot. Since water may remain in the Do not touch the hot detergent ▶...
  • Page 34 en Cleaning and servicing Insert the pump cap. Insert and close the maintenance flap. Ensure that the parts of the ‒ pump cap are correctly as- sembled. Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from Screw the pump cap as far as it flowing straight into the outlet in the will go.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 16 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Improper repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 36 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 the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting flashes. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. lights up. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶...
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting 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 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed. ing. Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶ not kinked or trapped. Drain pump is blocked. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 32 ▶...
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times. imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Heavy foam build-up 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 the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during Secure the appliance feet. ▶ the spin cycle. → "Aligning the appliance", Page 15 Transit bolts have not been removed. → "Removing the transit bolts", Page 13. ▶ Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 32 ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the  programme.
  • Page 44: Emergency Release

    en Transportation, storage and disposal 16.1 Emergency release 17.2 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 32 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 45: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    Handling Rules 2022. Valuable raw materials can be re- used by recycling. ¡ Please visit our web- site https:// WARNING www.bosch-home.in/ Risk of harm to health! metapages/e-waste- Children can lock themselves in the management to find appliance, thereby putting their lives out more details re- at risk.
  • Page 46: Customer Service

    The contact details for Customer Ser- vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website. Helpline no.: 1800-266-1880 (Monday to Saturday – 8 am to 8 pm) Email ID: service.in@bosch- home.com Chat with us (WhatsApp): +91-8451000555...
  • Page 47: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 19 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. 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 48 en Technical data Length of the 160 cm power cord...
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