Bosch WAK24160AU User Manual

Washing machine WAK24160AU
en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions

Your new washing machine

You have chosen a Bosch 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.

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.

Note/tip

Information about the optimum use of 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
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
Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Z Laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
C Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Correct selection of detergent . . . . . 12
Saving energy and detergent . . . . . . 12
/ Overview of programmes . . . . .13
Programmes on the programme
selector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Dyeing/bleaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
0 Programme default settings . . .15
rpm 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ready in ð . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
\ Additional programme
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
SpeedPerfect G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Rinse Plus Z . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Placing laundry into the drum . . . . . .17
Measure and add detergent
and care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Adding/removing laundry . . . . . . . . .19
Changing the programme . . . . . . . . .20
Cancel the programme . . . . . . . . . . .20
Programme end during rinse hold. . .20
Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Removing laundry/switching off the
appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
H Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automatic load sensing. . . . . . . . . . .21
Unbalanced load detection system . .21
VoltCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
M Setting the signal . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2 Cleaning and maintenance. . . . 23
Machine housing/control panel . . . . .23
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Detergent drawer and housing . . . . .23
Detergent solution pump blocked . . .23 The drain hose at the siphon
is blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Filter in the water supply blocked . . .24
3 Faults and what to do
about them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Information on the display panel . . . .26
Faults and what to do about them. . .27
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4 After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 29
[ Consumption rates . . . . . . . . . . 30
Consumption values table . . . . . . . . 30
J Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5 Positioning and connecting. . . 30
Included with the appliance . . . . . . . 30
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installation on a base
or a wooden joist floor. . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing the appliance
in a kitchenette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Removing the transport locks . . . . . 32
Hose and cable lengths. . . . . . . . . . 33
Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Before washing for the first time . . . 36
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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 front-loading washing machines. Do not use detergents for hand wash.
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 perform cleaning or maintenance work unsupervised.
Keep children under the age of 3
years away from the washing machine.
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
Danger 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.
The appliance must be
grounded. Electrical connection
~ Page 35
Risk of injury
:Warning
Risk of injury!
When the washing machine
is lifted by its protruding parts (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 on the washing
machine, the worktop may break and cause injuries. Do not climb onto the washing machine.
If you lean on the washing
machine door when it is open, 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
when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. Do not reach into the drum when it is turning. Wait until the drum has stopped turning.
:Warning
Risk of scalding!
When you are washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot water e.g. if hot water is being drained into a wash basin. Do not reach into the hot detergent solution.
Safety for children
:Warning
Danger 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.
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en Safety instructions
:Warning
Danger of death!
Children may lock themselves in appliances, putting their lives at risk. For appliances that have reached the end of their service life:
Disconnect the mains plug.
Cut through the mains cable
and remove it, along with 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
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 you wash at high temperatures, the glass in the washing machine door gets hot. Do not let children touch the hot 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.
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Environmental protection en
7 Environmental
protection

Environmental protection

Packaging/used appliance
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Do’s
Hand over the old/discarded
Consult the authorized service
Consult the retailer about appliance
Don’ts
Don’t dump the discarded Electronic
Don’t dispose of the discarded
The product is not meant for re-sale
Don't keep any replaced spare
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. The following Do’s and Don’ts provide a framework for the return and recycling of used products when available in your area.
electronic equipment only to authorized collection centers for disposal
center as to whether the Electronic Equipment can be repaired or not, before discarding
take back schemes
Equipment in the open or in any land fill site, as this will result in contamination of the soil and the ground water
Electronic Equipment in household bins or Municipal bins
to any unauthorized agencies/scrap dealers
part(s) from the product in an exposed area
Tips on economical use
Always fill the appliance with the
maximum amount of laundry for the relevant programme. Overview of programmes
~ Page 13
Wash normally soiled laundry
without a prewash.
Save energy and detergent when
washing lightly and normally soiled laundry. Saving energy and detergent
~ Page 12
Energy-saving mode: The display
panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and Start/ Reload A flashes. To activate the lighting, press any button. Energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is running.
If the laundry is subsequently dried
in a tumble dryer, select the spin speed according to the tumble dryer manufacturer's instructions.
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Y Main points in brief

Main points in brief
1 @ @ @
Connect the mains plug.
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Turn on the water tap.
Sort the laundry. Open the door.
2 @ @ @
Select a programme e.g. Cottons.
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Observe the maximum load on the display panel.
Load the laundry . Close the washing
3 @ @ @
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Add detergent.
~ Page 18
Change the programme default settings, if
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necessary.
4 @ @ @
Select additional settings, if necessary.
machine door.
Start the programme.
Programme end Open the washing
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machine door and remove the laundry.
Set the programme selector to off position.
Turn off the water tap.
Getting to know the appliance en

* Getting to know the appliance

Getting to know the appliance

Washing machine

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( Detergent drawer ~ Page 18 0 Controls/display elements 8 Washing machine door with
window handle
9S Open the washing machine door 9T Close the door @ Service flap
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Control panel

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( rpm 0, Ready in ð for changing
the programme default settings Overview of all programme default settings ~ Page 15
0 SpeedPerfect G, Rinse Plus Z
for choosing the additional programme settings Overview of all programme settings ~ Page 16
8 Start/Reload A for starting,
@ Programme selector for selecting
H Display panel for settings and
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interrupting (f.e. adding/removing laundry) and cancelling a programme
a programme and for switching the machine on and off
information

Display panel

Settings for the selected programme

– – –...1200** 0 Spin speed; ** max. speed
depends on the model
1:30 Programme duration Depends on the programme selection in h:min
1 - 24 h Ready in Programmes ends after ... h (h = hours)
7.0 kg Max. load
In rpm (rotations per minute); – – – = Rinse hold (without final spin)
(hours:minutes)

Status indicators for the programme progress (programme sequence):

N O 0 End Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end ¼ Open the washing machine door, add laundry ~ Page 19 D Childproof lock ~ Page 19
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Laundry en

Z Laundry

Laundry
Prepare the laundry
Caution! Damage to the appliance/fabrics
Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) may damage the laundry or components in the washing machine.
Therefore, note the following tips when preparing your laundry:
Empty 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
Sort your laundry according to the care instructions and manufacturer's information on the care labels:
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 12Light: Do not prewash, select the
SpeedPerfect G setting if
necessary – NormalHeavy: Load less laundry, select
a programme with prewash – 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. Wool programme – Ž : Do not wash the laundry in
the machine.
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C Detergent

Detergent
Correct selection of detergent
The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and treatment of the laundry.
Note: Only use detergents for front-
loading washing machines, low suds/ detergent foam.
Standard detergent with optical
brighteners
Suitable for boil-washable white laundry made from linen or cotton Programme: Cottons/ cold - max. 90 °C
Detergent for colours without
bleach or optical brighteners
Suitable for coloured laundry made from linen or cotton Programme: Cottons/ cold - max. 60 °C
Detergent for colours/delicates
without optical brighteners
Suitable for coloured laundry made from easy-care fibres, synthetic fibres Programme: Easy-Care/ cold - max. 60 °C
Detergent for delicates
Suitable for delicate, fine fabrics, silk or viscose Programme: Delicate/Silk/ cold - max. 40 °C
Detergent for woollens
Suitable for wool Wool programme/ cold - 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. Measure and add detergent and care products ~ 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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