Bosch WAE24167GB Instruction manual
Washing machine
en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions
Your new washing machine
You have chosen a Bosch washing
machine.
Please take a few minutes to read and
become familiar with the advantages of
your washing machine.
To meet the high quality demands
required by Bosch, every washing
machine that leaves our factory is
carefully checked to ensure that it
functions correctly and is in perfect
condition.
For more information on our products,
accessories, replacement parts and
services, see our website www.boschhome.com or contact our after-sales
service centres.
If the operating and installation
instructions describe different models,
any differences will be pointed out at the
relevant points in the text.
Read these operating and installation
instructions before switching on the
washing machine.
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word indicates a possibly dangerous
situation. Not heeding the warning can
cause death or injuries.
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dangerous situation. Not heeding the
caution can cause property and/or
environmental damage.
Note/tip
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the appliance/any other useful
information.
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Contents
enInstruction Manual and Installation Instructions
8 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .5
Electrical safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Risk of injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety for children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7 Environmental protection . . . . . .7
Packaging/used appliance . . . . . . . . . 7
Tips on economical use . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Y Main points in brief . . . . . . . . . . .8
* Getting to know the appliance . 9
Washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Z Laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Dyeing/bleaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
C Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Correct selection of detergent . . . . . 12
Saving energy and detergent . . . . . . 13
0 Programme default settings . . .13
0 Spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
\ Additional programme
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
G SpeedPerfect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
F EcoPerfect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
p Easy-Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Z Water Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
O Rinse Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1 Operating the appliance . . . . . . 14
Preparing the washing machine . . . .14
Select programme/switch on the
appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Change the programme default
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Select additional programme
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Placing laundry into the drum . . . . . .15
Measure and add detergent
and care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Adding laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Changing the programme . . . . . . . . .17
Cancel the programme . . . . . . . . . . .17
Programme end during
$ Rinse Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Removing laundry/switching off the
appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
H Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Automatic load sensing. . . . . . . . . . .18
Unbalanced load detection
system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
M Setting the signal . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2 Cleaning and maintenance. . . . 20
Machine housing/control panel . . . . .20
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Detergent drawer and housing . . . . .20
Detergent solution pump blocked . . .21
The drain hose at the siphon
is blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Filter in the water supply blocked . . .22
3 Faults and what to do about
them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Information about the indicator
lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Faults and what to do about them. . .24
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en Intended use
4 After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 25
J Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5 Positioning and connecting. . . 26
Included with the appliance . . . . . . . 26
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Secure installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installation on a base or
a wooden joist floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installing the appliance
in a kitchenette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removing the transport locks . . . . . 27
Hose and cable lengths. . . . . . . . . . 28
Water connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Before washing for the first time . . . 32
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
8 Intended use
Intended use
■ For private domestic use only.
■ The washing machine is suitable for
washing machine-washable fabrics
and hand-washable wool in water
containing detergent.
■ To be operated with cold mains
water and standard detergents and
care products which are suitable for
use in washing machines.
■ When measuring out the amount of
all detergents, additives, care
products and cleaning agents,
always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
■ The washing machine may be used
by children over the age of 8 years
and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capacity
or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are
supervised or have been instructed
by a responsible person.
Children must not carry out any
cleaning or maintenance work
without supervision.
■ Keep children under the age of 3
years away from the washing
machine.
■ This appliance is intended for use up
to a maximum height of
4000 metres above sea level.
■ Keep pets away from the washing
machine.
Before operating the appliance: Read
the installation and operating
instructions and all other information
enclosed with the washing machine,
and use the machine accordingly.
Retain the documents for subsequent
use.
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Safety instructions en
( Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Electrical safety
:Warning
Risk of death!
There is a risk of electric shock
if live components are touched.
■ Never touch or hold the
mains plug with wet hands.
■ Only pull out the mains cable
by the plug and never by the
cable, as this could damage
it.
Risk of injury
:Warning
Risk of injury!
■ The washing machine is very
heavy. Be careful when
lifting/transporting the
washing machine; wear
protective gloves.
■ If the washing machine is
lifted by protruding
components (e.g. the
washing machine door), the
components may break off
and cause injuries.
Do not lift the washing
machine by protruding parts.
■ If you climb onto the washing
machine, the worktop may
break and cause injuries.
Do not climb onto the
washing machine.
■ If you lean/sit on the opened
washing machine door, the
washing machine may tip
over and cause injuries.
Do not lean on the washing
machine door when it is
open.
■ Reaching into the drum while
it is still turning may cause
hand injuries.
Do not reach into the drum
when it is turning.
Wait until the drum has
stopped turning.
:Warning
Risk of scalding!
When washing at high
temperatures, there is a risk of
scalding if you come into
contact with hot detergent
solution (e.g. when draining hot
detergent solution into a
washbasin).
Do not reach into the hot
detergent solution.
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en Safety instructions
Safety for children
:Warning
Risk of death!
There is a risk of death or injury
if children play with the washing
machine.
■ Do not leave children
unattended near the washing
machine.
■ Do not let children play with
the washing machine.
:Warning
Risk of death!
Children may lock themselves
in appliances, putting their lives
at risk.
For appliances that have
reached the end of their service
life:
■ Unplug the mains plug.
■ Cut through the mains cable
and remove it, along with the
plug.
■ Destroy the lock on the
washing machine door.
:Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Detergents and care products
may be poisonous if
consumed.
Keep detergents and care
products out of the reach of
children.
:Warning
Eye/skin irritation!
Detergents and care products
may cause irritation if they
come into contact with the eyes
or skin.
Keep detergents and care
products out of the reach of
children.
:Warning
Risk of injury!
When washing at high
temperatures, the glass in the
washing machine door
becomes hot.
Do not let children touch the
hot washing machine door.
:Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Children may become wrapped
in packaging/film or packing
parts if allowed to play with
them, or they may pull them
over their heads and suffocate.
Keep packaging, film and
packaging parts out of the
reach of children.
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7 Environmental
protection
Environmental protection
Packaging/used appliance
)
Dispose of packaging in an
environmentally friendly manner.
This appliance is designated according
to European Directive 2012/19/EC,
which governs waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE).
The directive provides a framework for
the collection and recycling of old
appliances, which is valid across the
EU.
Tips on economical use
■ Always fill the appliance with the
maximum amount of laundry for
each programme.
Programme overview ~
Supplementary sheet for the
installation and operating
instructions
Environmental protection en
■ Wash normally soiled laundry
without prewash.
■ Refer to the care labels on the
textiles for the selectable
temperature. The temperatures in the
machine may deviate from this for an
optimum mix of energy-saving and
washing results.
■ If the laundry will be dried in a dryer,
select the spin speed according to
the dryer manufacturer's instructions.
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en Main points in brief
Y Main points in brief
Main points in brief
1 @ @ @
Connect the mains
plug.
--------
Turn on the tap (for
models without the
AquaStop feature).
Sort the laundry. Open the washing
2 @ @ @ @
Select a
--------
programme.
Load the laundry. Do not trap any
items of laundry.
3 @ @ @ @
Add detergent. Change the
programme default
settings, if
--------
necessary.
Select additional
settings, if
necessary.
4 @ @ @ @
machine door.
Close the washing
machine door.
Start the
programme.
Programme end Open the loading
door and remove the
--------
laundry.
Turn the programme
selector to Ú .
Turn off the tap (for
models without
AquaStop).
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Getting to know the appliance en
* Getting to know the appliance
Getting to know the appliance
Washing machine
6 7
#
( Detergent drawer ~ Page 16
0 Control/display panel
8 Door with door handle
9S Open the loading door
9T Close the loading door
@ Service flap
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en Getting to know the appliance
Control panel
You can find possible programme default settings and additional programme settings in the overview; these differ depending on the model.
( additional programme settings
can be selected
Overview of all additional
programme settings ~ Page 14
0 Spin speed
for changing the programme
default setting
8 Status indicators
Programme status indicators:
N Wash
O Rinse
0 Spin
y Ready
@ Start button for starting,
interrupting, (e.g. adding laundry)
and cancelling a programme
H Programme selector for selecting
the programme and for switching
the washing machine on and off
#
+
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Laundry en
Z Laundry
Laundry
Prepare the laundry
Caution!
Damage to the appliance/fabrics
Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paperclips,
needles, nails) may damage the laundry
or components in the washing machine.
You should therefore note the following
tips when preparing your laundry:
■ Empty any pockets.
■ Look out for metal items (paperclips,
etc.) and remove them.
■ Wash delicates in a laundry bag
(tights, underwired bras, etc.).
■ Close any zips; button up any cover
buttons.
■ Brush sand out of pockets and
collars.
■ Remove curtain fittings or place
curtains in a laundry bag.
Sorting laundry
Examples of levels of soiling:
– Light: Do not prewash; if
necessary, select the additional
programme setting (
SpeedPerfect
– Normal
– Heavy: Load less laundry, select
a programme with prewash
– Stains: Remove/pretreat stains
while they are fresh. Firstly, dab
with soapy water; do not rub.
Then wash the items of laundry
with the appropriate programme.
Stubborn or dried-in stains can
sometimes only be removed by
washing several times.
■ Symbols on the care labels:
The numbers in the symbols indicate
the maximum washing temperature
that may be used.
– M: Suitable for a normal
washing process; e.g. the
Cottons programme.
– U : A gentle washing process is
required; e.g. the Easy-Care
programme.
– V : An especially gentle washing
process is required; e.g. the
Delicates/Silk programme
– W : Suitable for washing by
hand; e.g. the W / Wool
programme.
– Ž: Do not wash the laundry in
the machine.
Sort your laundry according to the care
instructions and manufacturer's
information on the care labels,
depending on:
■ Type of fabric/fibre.
■ Colour:
Note: Laundry can discolour or not
be cleaned correctly. Wash white
and coloured items separately.
Wash new coloured items separately
the first time you wash them.
■ Soiling:
Wash laundry with the same level of
soiling together.
Starching
Note: Laundry should not be treated
with fabric softener.
Starching is possible in all wash
programmes if liquid starch is used.
Measure starch into compartment M in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions (clean first if necessary).
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