Bosch WGA142X0GC, WGA142XVGC User manual and assembly instructions

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Table of contents

Safety...............................................4
General information..........................4
Intended use.....................................4
Restriction on user group.................5
Safe installation ................................5
Safe use ...........................................7
Safe cleaning and maintenance.......9
Preventing material damage ..........10
Environmental protection and
saving energy................................12
Disposing of packaging .................12
Save energy and conserve re-
sources...........................................12
Energy saving mode ......................12
Installation and connection..........13
Unpacking the appliance ...............13
Contents of package......................13
Requirements for the installation
location ...........................................14
Removing the transit bolts .............14
Connecting the appliance ..............15
Aligning the appliance....................16
Familiarising yourself with
your appliance...............................18
Appliance .......................................18
Detergent drawer............................19
Controls ..........................................19
Display............................................20
Programmes...................................23
Buttons ...........................................28
Accessories...................................30
Before using for the first time ......30
Starting an empty washing cycle ...30
Laundry..........................................31
Preparing the laundry.....................31
Sorting laundry ...............................32
Degrees of soiling ..........................32
Care symbols on the care labels ...32
Detergents and care products......33
Detergent recommendation ...........33
Detergent dosage ..........................34
Basic operation .............................34
Switching on the appliance ............34
Setting a programme .....................34
Adjusting the programme set-
tings................................................35
Loading laundry..............................35
Using a measuring aid for liquid
detergent ........................................35
Use the measuring aid for liquid
detergent ........................................36
Adding detergent and care
product ...........................................36
Starting the programme .................37
Adding laundry ...............................37
Cancelling the programme ............37
Unloading the laundry ....................37
Switching off the appliance ............37
Childproof lock..............................38
Activating the childproof lock.........38
Deactivating the childproof lock.....38
Basic settings................................39
Overview of the basic settings .......39
Changing the basic settings ..........39
Cleaning and servicing.................40
Tips on appliance care...................40
Cleaning the drum..........................40
Cleaning the detergent drawer ......40
Descaling........................................41
Cleaning the drain pump ...............41
Cleaning the water outlet hose
at the siphon ..................................43
Clean the water inlet filters. ............44
Troubleshooting............................46
Error code / Fault display / Sig-
nal...................................................46
Malfunctions ...................................47
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Noise ..............................................49
Problem with results.......................50
Leakage..........................................51
Odours............................................51
Emergency release ........................52
Transportation, storage and
disposal .........................................52
Removing the appliance ................52
Inserting the transit bolts................52
Using the appliance again .............53
Disposing of old appliance ............53
Customer Service..........................54
Product number (E-Nr.) and pro-
duction number (FD) ......................54
Consumption values.....................55
Technical specifications...............55
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Safety

Please read the safety information to ensure that you use the ap­pliance safely.

General information

You can find general information about this instruction manual here.
¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. Only this will ensure you
use the appliance safely and efficiently.
¡ This manual is intended for the installer and the user of the ap-
pliance.
¡ Follow the safety instructions and warnings. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe
for future reference or for the next owner.
¡ Check the appliance after unpacking it. Do not connect the ap-
pliance if it has been damaged in transit.

Intended use

Read the information on intended use to ensure that you use the appliance correctly and safely. Only use this appliance:
¡ According to this installation and instruction manual. ¡ For washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool
in accordance with the care label.
¡ With tap water and commercially available detergents and care
products suitable for washing machines.
¡ In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en-
vironment.
¡ Up to an altitude of max. 4000m above sea level.
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Restriction on user group

Avoid risks to children and vulnerable persons. This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and/or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and have understood the resulting dangers. Do not let children play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by chil­dren unless they are being supervised. Keep children under the age of 3 years and pets away from the appliance.

Safe installation

Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
¡ Improper 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 current only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
The protective conductor system of the domestic electrical installation must be properly installed. The installation must have a sufficiently large cross section.
When using a residual current circuit breaker, only use a type with the mark.
Never equip the appliance with an external switching device, e.g. a timer or remote control.
When the appliance is installed, the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible. If free access is not possible, an all-pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent electrical installation according to the installation regulations.
When installing the appliance, check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged.
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¡ If the insulation of the power cord is damaged, this is danger-
ous.
Never let the power cord come into contact with hot appli­ance parts or heat sources.
Never let the power cord come into contact with sharp points or edges.
Never kink, crush or modify the power cord.
WARNING‒Risk of fire!
It is dangerous to use an extended power cord and non-ap­proved adapters.
Do not use extension cables or multiple socket strips.
If the power cord is too short, contact Customer Service.
Only use adapters approved by the manufacturer.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
¡ The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lif-
ted.
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.
Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the con­nection kit from the dryer manufacturer . No other installa­tion method is permitted.
Do not install the appliance in a washer-dryer stack if the dryer manufacturer does not offer a suitable connection kit.
Do not install appliances from different manufacturers and with varying depths and widths in a washer-dryer stack.
Do not install a washer-dryer stack on a platform; the appli­ances may tip over.
WARNING‒Risk of suffocation!
Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate.
Keep packaging material away from children.
Do not let children play with packaging material.
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CAUTION‒Risk of injury!
¡ The appliance may vibrate or move when in use.
Place the appliance on a clean, even, solid surface.
Align the appliance using the appliance feet and a spirit level.
¡ If hoses and power cords have been laid incorrectly, this
causes a tripping hazard.
Lay hoses and power cords in such a way that there is no risk of tripping.
¡ If the appliance is moved by holding onto protruding compon-
ents, such as the appliance door, the parts may break off.
Do not move the appliance by holding onto protruding parts.
CAUTION‒Risk of cutting!
Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts.
Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance.
Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the appliance.

Safe use

Follow these safety instructions when using the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
¡ If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is danger-
ous.
Never operate a damaged appliance.
Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Al­ways unplug the appliance at the mains.
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, immediately unplug the power cord or switch off the fuse in the fuse box and turn off the water tap.
Call Customer Service. →Page54
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
¡ An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces.
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Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of harm to health!
Children can lock themselves in the appliance, thereby putting their lives at risk.
Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may ob­struct the appliance door or prevent it from opening.
With redundant appliances, unplug the power cord. Then cut through the cord and damage the lock on the appliance door beyond repair so that the appliance door will no longer close.
WARNING‒Risk of suffocation!
Children may breathe in or swallow small parts, causing them to suffocate.
Keep small parts away from children.
Do not let children play with small parts.
WARNING‒Risk of poisoning!
Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con­sumed.
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 contain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
Rinse pretreated laundry thoroughly with water before wash­ing.
CAUTION‒Risk of injury!
¡ The worktop may break if you stand on or climb onto the ap-
pliance.
Do not stand on or climb onto the appliance.
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¡ The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the
open door.
Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door.
Do not place any objects on the appliance door.
¡ Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand
injuries.
Wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before reach­ing inside.
CAUTION‒Risk of burns!
When washing at high temperatures, the glass in the appli­ance door becomes hot.
Do not touch the appliance door when it is hot.
Keep children away from the appliance door when it is hot.
CAUTION‒Risk of scalding!
When you wash at high temperatures, the detergent solution gets hot.
Do not touch the hot detergent solution.
CAUTION‒Risk of chemical burns!
If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance. Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation.
Rinse eyes and/or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products.
If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.
Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of chil­dren.

Safe cleaning and maintenance

Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of electric shock!
¡ Improper repairs are dangerous.
Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
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Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance.
If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
¡ An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock.
Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance.
WARNING‒Risk of injury!
The use of non-original spare parts and non-original accessor­ies is dangerous.
Only use the manufacturer's original spare parts and ori­ginal accessories.
WARNING‒Risk of poisoning!
Poisonous fumes may be given off if you use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.

Preventing material damage

Follow these instructions to avoid material damage and damage to the appliance.
ATTENTION!
¡ The functionality of the appliance may be impaired if you use
the wrong quantity of fabric softener, detergent, care product or cleaning agent.
Follow the dosage recommendations from the manufac­turer.
¡ Exceeding the maximum load capacity impairs the function of
the appliance.
Observe the maximum load capacity →Page23 for each programme and do not exceed it.
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¡ The appliance is secured for transportation using transit bolts.
Transit bolts which have not been removed may result in ma­terial damage and damage to the appliance.
Before starting up the appliance, remove the transit bolts completely and keep them in a safe place.
Before transport, fit the transit bolts fully in order to prevent damage in transit.
¡ If the water pressure is too high or too low, this may impair
functioning of the appliance.
Make sure that the water pressure in the water supply sys­tem is min. 100kPa (1bar) and max. 1000kPa (10bar).
If the water pressure exceeds the maximum value specified, a pressure-reducing valve must be installed between the drinking water connection and the hose set of the appli­ance.
¡ Modified or damaged water hoses may result in material dam-
age and damage to the appliance.
Never kink, crush, modify or cut through water hoses.
Only use the water hoses supplied with the appliance or genuine spare hoses.
Never re-use water hoses that have been used before.
¡ Unsuitable cleaning products may damage the surfaces of the
appliance.
Do not use harsh or abrasive detergents.
Do not use cleaning products with a high alcohol content.
Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft, damp cloth.
Remove all detergent residue, spray residue or other residues immediately if they come into contact with the ap­pliance.
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Environmental protection and saving energy

Environmental protection and saving energy
Help protect the environment by us­ing your appliance in a way that con­serves resources and by disposing of reusable materials properly.

Disposing of packaging

The packaging materials are environ­mentally compatible and can be re­cycled.
Sort the individual components by type and dispose of them separ­ately.
Information about current disposal methods are available from your specialist dealer or local authority.
Save energy and conserve re­sources
If you follow these instructions, your appliance will use less electricity and less water.
Reduce the washing temperature for lightly and normally soiled laundry.
At low temperatures, the appliance consumes less energy. For light to normal soiling, lower temperatures than indicated on the care label are also sufficient.
Set the maximum spin speed if you want to dry the laundry in a tumble dryer afterwards.
The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry­ing which, in turn, reduces energy consumption. A higher spin speed reduces the residual moisture in the laundry and increases the volume of the spin noise.
The appliance has a continuous automatic load adjustment function.
Depending on the type of fabric and load capacity, the continuous automatic load adjustment func­tion optimally adjusts the water consumption and programme dur­ation.
Choose programmes with low tem­peratures and longer wash times and use maximum load capacity →Page23.
Energy consumption and water consumption is most efficient.
Add →Page34 detergent based on the laundry's degree of soiling.
For light to normal soiling, a smal­ler amount of detergent is suffi­cient. Observe the dosage recom­mendation from the detergent manufacturer.
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Energy saving mode

If you do not use the appliance for an extended period, it automatically switches to energy-saving mode. All displays go out and Start/Reload flashes. Energy-saving mode ends when you use the appliance again.
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Installation and connection

Installation and connec­tion
You can find out where and how best to install your appliance here. You will also learn how to connect the ap­pliance to the water and power sup­ply.

Unpacking the appliance

1. Remove any packaging and pro-
tective covers completely from the appliance.
2. Check the appliance for visible
damage.
3. ATTENTION! Objects remaining in
the drum that are not designed for operation with the appliance may cause material damage and dam­age to the appliance.
Remove these objects, along with all supplied accessories, from the drum before starting the appliance.
Open the door and remove the ac­cessory from the drum.

Contents of package

After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery.
Washing machine
Accompanying documents
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Water inlet hose
Cover caps
Requirements for the installa­tion location
The appliance may "wander" when it spins. Observe the instructions for the installation location.
Note:Please read the safety informa­tion →Page4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
WARNING
Risk of electric shock!
The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous.
Do not operate the appliance without a cover cap.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
When using the appliance on a base, the appliance may tip over.
Always secure the feet of the appli­ance to a base using the manufac­turer's fixing brackets →Page30 before using the appliance for the first time.
Installation location Requirements
On a base Secure the appliance
with fixing brackets →Page30.
On a wooden joist floor
In a kitchen unit ¡ A niche width of
On a wall Do not trap the hoses
Place the appliance on a water-resistant wooden board which is screwed tightly to the floor. The wooden board should be at least 30 mm thick.
60 cm is required.
¡ Only install the ap-
pliance under­neath a continuous worktop that is se­curely connected to adjacent cabin­ets.
between the wall and the appliance.
ATTENTION!
¡ If the appliance is installed in
areas exposed to frost or out­doors, frozen residual water may damage the appliance and frozen hoses may crack or split.
Do not install or operate this ap­pliance anywhere that is liable to experience frost and/or out­doors.
¡ The appliance underwent a func-
tion test before leaving the factory and may, therefore, contain resid­ual water. This residual water may leak out if the appliance is tilted at an angle greater than 40°.
Tilt the appliance carefully.
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Removing the transit bolts

The appliance is secured for trans­portation using transit bolts on the rear of the appliance.
Notes
¡ Please read the safety information
→Page4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
¡ Keep the transit bolts, screws and
sleeves in a safe place for future transport →Page52.
1. Pull the hoses out of the holders.
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2. Unscrew and remove all four
screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench.
3. Pull the power cord out of the
holder.
5. Put on the four cover caps.
6. Press down on the four cover
caps.
4. Remove the four sleeves.

Connecting the appliance

Connect your appliance to the power supply, water inlet and water outlet.
Connecting the water inlet hose Note:Please read the safety informa-
tion →Page4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
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min. 10 mm
1. Connect the water inlet hose.
2. Connect the water inlet hose to a
tap (26.4mm=3/4").
3. Open the water tap carefully and
check that the connection points are tight.

Water outlet connection types

This information is intended to help you to connect this appliance to the water outlet.
Note:Please read the safety informa­tion →Page4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
ATTENTION!
When draining, the water outlet hose is subject to water pressure and may come loose from the installed con­nection point.
Secure the water outlet hose against unintentional loosening.
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Drainage into a si­phon. Secure the connec­tion point with a (24– 40 mm) hose clamp.
Drainage into a wash basin. Fix and secure the wa­ter outlet hose with an elbow.
Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber sleeve or into a gully. Fix and secure the wa­ter outlet hose with an elbow.

Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply

Note:Please read the safety informa-
tion →Page4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
1. Insert the mains plug of the appli-
ance's power cable in a socket nearby.
The connection details of the appli­ance can be found under Tech­nical data →Page55.
2. Check the mains plug is inserted
properly.

Aligning the appliance

In order to reduce noise and vibra­tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor­rectly.
Note:Please read the safety informa­tion →Page4 to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
1. Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF
17 wrench by turning it in a clock­wise direction.
2. To align the appliance, turn the ap-
pliance feet. Check that the appli­ance is level using a spirit level.
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All appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground.
3. Screw the lock nuts tightly against
the housing using a WAF 17 wrench.
In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height.
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