Bosch WAK24260GB User Manual

Washer WAK24260GB
en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions

Your new washing machine

You have selected a washing machine from Bosch.
To meet the high quality demands of the Bosch brand, each washing machine that leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
Additional information about our products, accessories, spare parts and services can be found at: www.bosch­home.com or contact our customer service centers.
If the instructions for use and assembly describe various models, reference is made to the differences at the appropriate places.
Do not start up the washing machine until you have read these instructions for use and the installation instructions!

Explanation of symbols

: 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

Instructions on how to best use the appliance as well as other useful information.

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Action steps are indicated using numbers or letters.
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Lists are indicated by a box or a bullet point.
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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 . . .16
Temperature (Temp °C) . . . . . . . . . . 16
Spin speed (rpm 0) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Ready in time (Ready in) . . . . . . . . . 16

\ Additional programme settings17

G SpeedPerfect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
F EcoPerfect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Z Water Plus (Aqua Plus) . . . . . . . . 17
1 Operating the appliance . . . . . . 17
Preparing the washing machine . . . .17
Select programme/switch on the
appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Change the programme default settings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Select additional programme settings18
Placing laundry into the drum . . . . . .18
Measure and add detergent and care
products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Adding laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Changing the programme . . . . . . . . .20
Cancel the programme . . . . . . . . . . .20
Programme end during rinse hold. . .20
Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Removing laundry/switching off the
appliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
H Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automatic load sensing. . . . . . . . . . .21
Unbalanced load detection system . .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. . .26
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en Intended use

4 After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 28
[ Consumption rates . . . . . . . . . . 29
Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing
programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Efficiency test programmes for cotton
fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
J Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5 Positioning and connecting. . . 31
Included with the appliance . . . . . . . 31
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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 perform cleaning or maintenance work unsupervised.
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.
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.
: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.
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en Safety instructions
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
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 you wash at high temperatures, the glass in the washing machine door gets hot. Do not let children touch the hot washing machine door.
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Environmental protection en

7 Environmental
protection

Environmental protection

Packaging/used appliance

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Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.

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. ~ Page 12
Energy-saving mode: The display
panel lighting goes out after a few minutes and Start 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.
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 @ @ @
Add detergent. Change the
programme default settings, if
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necessary.
Select additional settings, if necessary.
4 @ @ @
machine door.
Start the programme.
Programme end Open the washing
machine door and
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remove the laundry.
Set the programme selector to Ú .
Turn off the water tap (for models without Aqua-Stop).
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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 8 Washing machine door with window handle 0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door
9T Close the door @ Service flap
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Control panel

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( °C temperature (Temp. °C), 0 spin speed (rpm 0), "Ready in" time for changing the programme default settings
0 GSpeed Perfect , F Eco Perfect ü, Z Water Plus (Aqua Plus) : Additional programme settings
8 Start/Reload for starting, interrupting (adding laundry) and cancelling a programme
@Programme selector for selecting a programme and for switching the machine on and off
H Display panel for settings and information
#

Display panel

Settings for the selected programme
Cold - 90 °C Temperature Cold
– – –...1200** 0Spin 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)
8.0 kg Max. load
Status indicators for the programme progress (programme sequence):
9 ' 0 End: Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end
¼ : Open the washing machine door, add laundry
E : Childproof lock
In rpm (rotations per minute); – – – = Rinse hold (without final spin)
(hours:minutes)
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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.
You can find examples of levels of soiling on ~ Page 12Light: Do not prewash, select the
Speed Perfect 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. W Wool programme – Ž : Do not wash the laundry in
the machine.

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.
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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. ~ See also www.sartex.ch
If you visit www.cleanright.eu, you will find further information on detergents, care products and cleaning agents for domestic use.
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 Soiling/note
Reduced temper­ature and deter­gent quantity as per the recom­mended dosage
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)
Temperature as per the care label and detergent quantity as per the recom-
Heavy
Dirt and/or stains clearly visi­ble, e.g. tea towels, baby items, work clothing
mended 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

Saving energy and detergent

For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent.
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