Bosch WAE24461GB User Manual
Washing machine
WAE24461GB ...
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.
Note/tip
Information about the optimum use of
the appliance/any other useful
information.
1. 2. 3. / a) b) c)
The steps are represented by numbers
or letters.
■ / -
Lists are represented by a small box or
a dash.
Read these operating and installation
instructions before switching on the
washing machine.
Display rules
: Warning!
This combination of symbol and signal
word indicates a possibly dangerous
situation. Not heeding the warning can
cause death or injuries.
Caution!
This signal word indicates a possibly
dangerous situation. Not heeding the
caution can cause property and/or
environmental damage.
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7 Environmental protection . . . . . .6
Packaging/used appliance . . . . . . . . . 6
Tips on economical use . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Y Main points in brief . . . . . . . . . . .7
* Getting to know the appliance . 8
Washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Z Laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
C Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Correct selection of detergent . . . . . 11
Saving energy and detergent . . . . . . 11
Z Water plus*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
1 Operating the appliance . . . . . . 17
Preparing the washing machine . . . .17
Select programme/switch on the
appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Change the programme default settings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Select additional programme settings17
Placing laundry into the drum . . . . . .18
Measure and add detergent and care
products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Adding laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Changing the programme . . . . . . . . .20
Cancel the programme . . . . . . . . . . .20
Programme end during rinse hold. . .20
Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Removing laundry/switching off the
appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
H Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automatic load sensing. . . . . . . . . . .21
Unbalanced load detection system . .21
M Setting the signal . . . . . . . . . . . 22
/ Overview of programmes . . . . .12
Programmes on the programme
selector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Dyeing/bleaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
0 Programme default settings . . .15
s Temperature °C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
0 Spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Ready in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
\ Additional programme settings16
G Speed* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
F Eco* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
p Easy-Iron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
O Rinse plus*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2 Cleaning and maintenance. . . . 23
Machine housing/control panel . . . . .23
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Detergent drawer and housing . . . . .23
Detergent solution pump blocked . . .24
The drain hose at the siphon is blocked
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Filter in the water supply blocked . . .25
3 Faults and what to do about them.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Information on the display panel . . . .27
Faults and what to do about them. . .27
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4 After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 30
[ Consumption rates . . . . . . . . . . 30
Energy label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Consumption values table . . . . . . . . 31
Efficiency test programmes for cotton
fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Spin efficiency class . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
J Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5 Positioning and connecting. . . 33
Included with the appliance . . . . . . . 33
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installation on a base or a wooden joist
floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Installing the appliance in a kitchenette
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Removing the transport locks . . . . . 35
Hose and cable lengths. . . . . . . . . . 35
Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Before washing for the first time . . . 39
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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
detergent solution.
■ To be operated with cold mains
water and standard detergents and
care products which are suitable for
use in washing machines.
■ When measuring the amount of all
detergents/additives/care products
and cleaning agents, always check
the manufacturer's instructions.
■ The washing machine may be used
by children over the age of 8 years
old 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 pets away from the washing
machine.
Read the Instruction Manual and
Installation Instructions and all other
information supplied 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 you touch live components.
■ 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!
■ 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 rotating may cause
hand injuries.
Do not reach into the drum
while it is rotating.
Wait until the drum has
stopped rotating.
:Warning
Risk of scalding!
When you are 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.
Safety for children
:Warning
Risk of death!
If children play with the washing
machine, they may get into lifethreatening situations or injure
themselves.
■ 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.
When appliances have reached
the end of their service life:
■ Pull out the mains plug.
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■ Cut through the mains cable
and remove it, along with the
plug.
■ Destroy the lock on the
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.
: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.
Do not let children touch the
hot washing machine door.
7 Environmental
protection
Environmental protection
Packaging/used appliance
)
Dispose of packaging in an
environmentally-responsible manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordance
with the European Directive 2002/96/
EC on 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.
Overview of programmes
~ Page 12
■ Wash normally soiled laundry
without a prewash.
■ If the laundry is subsequently dried
in a tumble dryer, select the spin
speed according to the tumble dryer
manufacturer's instructions.
:Warning
Risk of injury!
When you wash at high
temperatures, the glass in the
washing machine door
becomes hot.
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Main points in brief en
Y Main points in brief
Main points in brief
1 @ @ @
Connect the mains
plug.
--------
Turn on the water
tap (for models
without Aqua-Stop).
Sort the laundry. Open the washing
2 @ @ @ @
Select a
programme, e.g.
--------
Cottons.
Load the laundry. Do not trap any
items of laundry.
3 @ @ @ @
Add detergent. Change the
programme default
settings, if
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4 @ @ @ @
necessary.
Select additional
settings, if
necessary.
machine door.
Close the washing
machine door.
Start the
programme.
Programme end. Open the washing
machine door and
--------
remove the laundry.
Turn the programme
selector to Ú .
Turn off the water
tap (for models
without Aqua-Stop).
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en Getting to know the appliance
* Getting to know the
appliance
Getting to know the appliance
Washing machine
6 7
#
( Detergent drawer ~ Page 18 8 Washing machine door with door handle
0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door
9T Close the washing machine door
@ Service flap
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Control panel
Getting to know the appliance en
(G Speed*, F Eco*, p Reduced
Ironing, O Rinse Plus/ Z Aqua Plus*
additional programme settings (* depending on
the model)
Overview of all additional programme settings
~ Page 16
0 Display panel for settings and information
#
8 Temperature, "Ready in" time, Spin
Speed for changing the programme default
settings
$ = Rinse Stop
Overview of all programme default settings
~ Page 15
@ Start/Reload for starting, interrupting
(adding laundry) and cancelling a programme
H Programme selector for selecting a
programme and for switching the machine on
and off
+
Display panel
Settings for the selected programme (* depending on the model)
a - 90 °C Temperature a = cold
$...1400* 0 Spin speed In rpm (revolutions per minute);
$ = without final spin
1:30 Programme duration Depends on the programme selection in h:min
1 - 24 h Ready in Programme ends after ... h (h = hours)
(hours:minutes)
Status indicators for the programme progress (programme sequence):
N O 0 -0- : Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end
¼ : Open the washing machine door, add laundry ~ Page 20
E : Childproof lock ~ Page 19
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en Laundry
Z Laundry
Laundry
Sorting laundry
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 laundry separately.
Wash new bright fabrics separately
the first time you wash them.
■ Soiling
Wash laundry with the same level of
soiling together.
You can find examples of levels of
soiling on ~ Page 11
– Light: Do not pre-wash, select
the G Speed setting if
necessary
– Normal
– Heavy: Load less laundry, select
a programme with pre-wash
– Stains: Remove/pretreat stains
while they are fresh. First, dab the
stain with soapy water/do not
rub. Then wash the items of
laundry with the appropriate
programme. Stubborn/dried-in
stains can sometimes only be
removed with several washes.
■ Symbols on the care labels
The numbers in the symbols indicate
the maximum washing temperature
which may be used.
– M: Suitable for a normal
washing process; e.g. Cottons
programme
– U : A gentle washing process is
required; e.g. Easy-Care
programme
– V : An especially gentle washing
process is required; e.g.
Delicate/Silk programme
– W : Suitable for washing by
hand; e.g. W / Wool programme
– Ž : Do not wash the laundry in
the machine.
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.
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Detergent en
C Detergent
Detergent
Correct selection of detergent
The care label is crucial for selecting
the correct detergent, temperature and
treatment of the laundry. ~ See also
www.sartex.ch
Visit www.cleanright.eu to find further
information on detergents, care
products and cleaning agents for
domestic use.
■ Standard detergent with optical
brighteners
Suitable for heat-resistant white
laundry made from linen or cotton
Programme: Cottons /
20 °C - max. 90 °C
■ Detergent for colours without
bleach or optical brighteners
Suitable for coloured laundry made
from linen or cotton
Programme: Cottons /
20 °C - max. 60 °C
■ Detergent for colours/delicates
without optical brighteners
Suitable for coloured laundry made
from easy-care fibres, synthetic
fibres
Programme: Easy-Care /
20 °C - max. 60 °C
■ Delicates
Suitable for delicate, fine fabrics, silk
or viscose
Programme: Delicates/Silk /
20 °C - max. 40 °C
■ Detergent for woollens
Suitable for woollen fabrics
Programme: Woollens /
20 °C - max. 40 °C
Saving energy and detergent
For light and normal soiling, you can
save energy (lower washing
temperature) and detergent.
Saving Soiling/note
Reduced temperature and detergent quantity as
per the recommended dosage
Temperature as
per the care label
and detergent
quantity as per
the recommended dosage
for heavy soiling
Note: When measuring the amount of
all detergents/additives/care products
and cleaning agents, please always
check the manufacturer's instructions
and information. ~ Page 18
Light
No visible dirt or stains. Clothing has taken on some body
odour, e.g.:
■ Light summer/sports
clothing (worn for a few
hours)
■ T-shirts, shirts, blouses
(worn for up to one day)
■ Guest bed linen and hand
towels (used for one day)
Normal
Visible dirt or a few light
stains, e.g.:
■ T-shirts, shirts, blouses
(sweat soaked, worn a
few times)
■ Towels, bedding (used for
up to one week)
Heavy
Dirt and/or stains clearly visible, e.g. tea towels, baby
items, work clothing
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/ Overview of programmes
Overview of programmes
Programmes on the programme selector
Programme/type of laundry/information Settings
Name of the programme
Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is suitable.
i Cottons
Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen
i Cottons + T Prewash : Programme with prewash, prewash at
30 °C; divide detergent between compartments I and II
Note: The G Speed setting is suitable as a short programme for
lightly soiled laundry.
f Easy-Care
Textiles made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics.
f Easy-Care + T Prewash: Programme with prewash, prewash
at 30 °C; divide detergent between compartments I and II
u Mixed Load
A mixed load of fabrics made of cotton and synthetic fabrics
Notes
■ Different types of laundry can be washed together.
■ u Mixed Load 40 °C with maximum spin speed is ideal as a
short programme.
“ Delicate/Silk
For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin, synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics (e.g. silk blouses, silk scarves)
Notes
■ Use a detergent which is suitable for machine washing delicates
or silk.
■ No spin cycle between the rinse cycles
Max. load;
* Reduced load for the G Speed
setting
Temperature that can be selected
Spin speed that can be selected;
** Max. spin speed, depending on
the model
Possible programme settings
Max. 7 kg/4* kg
a - 90
$ ... 1400** rpm
F, G, p, O /
Max. 3 kg
a - 60 °C
$ ... 1200** rpm
F, G, p, O /
Max. 3 kg
a - 40 °C
$ ... 1200** rpm
F, G, p, O /
Max. 2 kg
a - 40 °C
$ ... 800 rpm
F, G, p, O /
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