Bosch Appliances 24202UC manuale d’uso

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2 Welcome to Your New Washer! Congratulations on your selection of a new Bosch washer for your laundry needs. We are confident you will enjoy the superior performance and reliability. Please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service department if you have any questions or comments with your new washer. Thank you for choosing Bosch. Visit our [...]

3 T able of contents e n - u s U s e a n d c a r e m a n u a l Important information ................................................... 4 Purchase information ........................................................... 4 Customer service ................................................................. 4 Y our washing machine is intended for .....[...]

4 Impor tant information Purchase information Please take a moment to record the following basic information about your new Bosch washer. This information will be helpful in the event you need to contact Customer Service or would like to order accessories or replacement parts. The E-Nr . (model number) and the FD (serial) number are found on the ra[...]

5 Y our washing machine is intended for ▯ Only household use and in a non-commercial environment. ▯ Household use only washing machine-washable textiles ▯ Washing with common cold and hot (maximum 140 °F/60 °C) tap water and commercially available detergents and cleaning products suitable for use in washing machines. ▯ W e recommended HE [...]

9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S R E A D A N D S A V E T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S W ARNING When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, el[...]

7 9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S R E A D A N D S A V E T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S W ARNING WARNINGS FOR CHILDREN ▯ Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children. ▯ Make sure to [...]

8 En vironmentally friendly use of y our washer Your new Bosch washing machine is designed to use water, energy and detergent in a highly efficient way to help reduce operating costs, conserve resources and protect the environment. ▯ Utilize the maximum amount of laundry for the appropriate cycle. ▯ Avoid using too much detergent. ▯ Wash norm[...]

9 Stand alone (shown) or Side-b y-Side Under counter (Preferred) Front of the appliance fully open. No doors or coverings. Under counter (Less Desirable) If front of the appliance is covered ventilation openings must be installed. Clearance requirements (Minimum) A Both Sides 0.6 in. 1.5 cm B Top 6.3 in. 16 cm C Rear* 3.2 in. 8 cm D Front 3.4 in. 8[...]

10 Installation instructions 9 W ARNING RISK OF FIRE, ELECTIRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual before installing or operating this appliance. 9 C A UTION WASHING MACHINE IS HEAVY Use additional help and care when lifting[...]

11 Parts provided with y our w asher Back side of the washing mashine W asher drum contents 2 water supply hoses are shipped in the washer drum. Be sure to remove each of these items from the drum before using the washer. NO TICE: If any parts are missing please notify your dealer immediately. Set up on a pedestal with drawer Pedestal item number: [...]

12 Remo v e the transpor t bolts 9 C A UTION DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE ▯ The machine is secured for transport with transport bolts. Transport bolts that are not removed can damage the drum during operation of the machine, the washer will vibrate, and it will be much noisier during spin cycles if the transport bolts are not removed before use. Be su[...]

13 ▯ Make sure the water supply faucet is easily accessible when the washer is in use. The faucet should be turned off if the washer is going to be unused for extended periods of time. ▯ Make sure rubber washers are in place at both ends of the water supply hose. Missing washers could cause leaks. ▯ The connection points are under full water [...]

14 W ash Basin 9 W ARNING SCALDING When washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you touch hot suds, e.g. when pumping out hot suds into a wash basin. Do not reach into the hot suds. 9 C A UTION APPLIANCE DAMAGE/DAMAGE TO TEXTILES If the end of the drain hose is dipped into the pumped-out water, water can be sucked back into the[...]

15 Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a[...]

16 Getting t o know y our appliance Control panel Displa y field +    # ( T emp. selection , Spin Speed , Delay-Start To change the default cycle settings. Indicator lamp lights up if the setting is active. 0 Easy Iron , Extra Rinse , Prewash/Pre T reat Additional option settings. Indicator on = setting is active. 8 Start/Pause ▯ starts [...]

17 Laundr y Preparing the laundry NO TICE: 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 all pockets to ensure no loose debris (coins, keys, other hard objects) are placed[...]

18 Laundr y detergents and additiv es Adding the correct amount of HE detergent 9 W ARNING WARNING To avoid risk of poisoning, keep detergents and cleaning products out of the reach of children. Avoid overuse of detergent. Measure out the detergent according to: ▯ The amount of laundry. ▯ The degree of soiling. ~ Sorting the Laundry; Page 17 ?[...]

19 Cy cle selection table Cycles max. Load up to: selectable cycle se ttings, default settings (bold) T ype of laundry additional cycle se ttings ; Information T emperature Spin speed Cotton Normal full load Extra hot Hot Wa rm Cold High Medium Low No spin Sturdy fabric, cotton or linen fabric that withstands very hot water Easy Iron, Extra Rinse, [...]

20 Starching NO TICE: Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener. Starching is possible in all wash programs if liquid starch is used. Measure starch into compartment M in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (clean first if necessary). Dyeing/bleaching Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage st[...]

21 Default cy cle settings At the factory, a temperature range, spin speed range, and cycle duration ("Finish at" time) are pre-set for all cycles. After selection of the cycle, these values are displayed in the display field. You can change the default settings as follows. Changing the temperature range Before and during the cycle, you c[...]

22 Operating Instructions 9 W ARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the Important Safety Instructions and Operating Instructions before operating this appliance. Before doing an y laundry with your washing machine Check to make sure your washer has been installed properly by following the installation[...]

23 Recommended Load Size Recommended maximum load size can be found: ~ Standard features and helpful information; Page 7 Tips After loading, close the door carefully so as not to trap any items between the door and the rubber seal. The door should close easily and should not be forced to close. Foreign objects left in the drum may damage laundry. B[...]

24 Liquid detergent dispenser To measure liquid detergent: 1. Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down on the insert and remove the drawer completely. 2. Push the liquid detergent dispenser forward. 3. Insert the drawer again. NO TICE: Do not use the liquid detergent dispenser with gel-type detergents and powdered detergents or for cycles with pre[...]

25 ▯ Leave the front door and detergent drawer open so that any remaining water can dry up. ▯ Always wait for the end of the cycle; otherwise the appliance may still be locked. If locked, switch the appliance on and wait until it unlocks. ▯ If at the end of the cycle the display is not lit up, the energy saving mode is active. To see display,[...]

26 Cleaning and maintenance Your washer is designed to give you many years of service. Observe the following instructions to maintain and protect your washer and keep it in top operating condition. 9 W ARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! To avoid risk of electric shock always disconnect the washer from the power outlet prior to cleaning. Never clean the[...]

27 Clean the strainers at the water tap end of the hose 1. Remove the hose from the tap. 2. Rinse the strainer under running water. Look at the strainer to see if any visible debris is still present. Rinse again if necessary to remove the debris. 3. Reconnect the hose to the tap. Clean the strainers at the washer end of the hose 1. Remove the hose [...]

28 5. Use the pull-out drain hose located in the pump access opening to drain the remaining water into a suitable container (up to 5.3 U.S. gallons/20 liters of water may be drained). Pull the sealing cap from the hose and lay the hose over the side of the container and allow the water to finish draining from the drum. When finished, replace the se[...]

29 T roubleshooting Emergency door lock release In the event of a power interruption the program will continue running when the power supply has been restored. If the washer door must be opened and the normal door unlock procedures do not work, the emergency door lock release rod can be actuated to open the door. 9 W ARNING RISK OF SCALDING To avoi[...]

30 Determing the Problem Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Washer door cannot be opened. Child lock is activated. Deactivated Child lock (press and hold Start/Pause for 5 seconds). A power failure occured. If a cycle is interrupted by a power failure, it will resume when the power is restored. Cycle is running, or water level is high or hot. Wa[...]

31 Water cannot be seen in the drum. The water level in your high effi- ciencey front load washer is below the visible part of the drum, this is normal. No action needed. Water has not drained completely. Suds may be excessive (usually due to too much detergent or non- HE detergent being used). Use less detergent for future loads. Be sure to use on[...]

32 Error messages NO TICE: Error messages should be listed here. Include those that the customer can benefit by seeing and understanding what the code means. Some error codes can only inform the customer to call Customer Service. Customer service Contact our Customer Service Department if your appliance needs repair. Our central Customer Service wi[...]

33 ST A TEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT W ARRANTY Bosch Clothes W asher What this W arranty Cov ers & Who it Applies to: The limited warranty provided by BSH Home Appliances Corporation (Bosch) in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to the Bosch Clothes Washer ("Product") sold to you, the first using purchaser, but stric[...]

34 SCOPE OF W ARRANT Y Bosch will repair or replace, free of charge any motor or component part of the motor that proves defective under conditions of normal home use during the first 2 years from the date of purchase, labor charges excluded. Out of W arranty Product: Bosch is under no obligation, by law or otherwise, to provide you with any conces[...]

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