Bosch WAE24461GB manual

en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions Washing machine WAE24461GB ...[...]

2 Y our 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 conditi[...]

en 3 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 pro te[...]

en Intended use 4 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 [...]

Safety instructions en 5 ( Safety instructions S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s 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 in[...]

en Environmental protection 6 ■ 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[...]

Main points in brief en 7 Y Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f -------- -------- -------- -------- 1 @ @ @ Connect the mains plug. Turn on the water tap (for models without Aqua-Stop). Sort the laundry. Open the washing machine door. 2 @ @ @ @ Select a programme, e.g. Cottons . Load the laundry. Do not trap any items of laundry.[...]

en Getting to know the appliance 8 * Getting to kno w the appliance G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e W ashing 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[...]

Getting to know the appliance en 9 Control panel Displa y panel +   # ( 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 T emperature, "Ready in" time, Spin[...]

en Laundry 10 Z Laundr y L a u n d r y Sorting laundr y 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[...]

Detergent en 11 C Detergent D e t e r g e n t 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 w[...]

en Overview of programmes 12 / Ov er view of programmes O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s 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 suita- ble. Max. load; * Reduced load for the G Speed setting Temperature that can be[...]

Overview of programmes en 13 W / W ool Hand- or machine-washable fabrics that are made of wool or contain wool; Particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry, with longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solu- tion) Notes ■ Wool is of animal origin, e.g.: Angora, alpaca, llama, sheep. ■ Use a detergent which [...]

en Overview of programmes 14 Starching Note: Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener. Starching is possible in all wash programmes 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 quant[...]

Programme default settings en 15 0 Programme default settings P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s The temperature, spin speed and programme duration ("Ready in" time) for all programmes are preset at the factory. These are displayed in the display panel after selecting the programme. You can change the default settings as foll[...]

en Additional programme settings 16 Adding laundry while the preselected time continues running: 1. Press A Start/ Reload . 2. The symbols YES and ¼ light up in the display panel. The washing machine door can be opened and laundry can be added. 3. Close the washing machine door. 4. Press the A Start /Reload button. The preselected time continues t[...]

Operating the appliance en 17 1 Operating the appliance O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e Preparing the washing machine Note: The washing machine must be correctly installed and connected (from ~ Page 33 ). 1. Connect the mains plug. 2. Turn on the water tap. 3. Open the washing machine door. 4. Check that the drum is completely drained. Dr[...]

en Operating the appliance 18 Placing laundr y into the drum : Warning Risk of death! Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent, may cause an explosion after being loaded into the washing machine. Hand-rinse these items of laundry thoroughly beforehand. Not es ■ Mix items of laundr[...]

Operating the appliance en 19 1. Pull out the detergent drawer as far as possible. 2. Add detergent and/or care products. 3. Close the detergent drawer. Measuring aid* for liquid detergent *Depending on the model Position the measuring aid for measuring the correct amount of liquid detergent: 1. Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert [...]

en Operating the appliance 20 Adding laundry After starting the programme, you can add or remove laundry as required. To do this, press the A Start/ Reload button. The A Start/Reload indicator light flashes and the machine checks whether it is possible to add laundry. Note: Do not leave the washing machine door open for too long when adding laundry[...]

Sensors en 21 Remo ving laundry/switching of f the appliance 1. Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry. 2. Turn the programme selector to Off . Appliance is switched off. 3. Turn off the water tap. Note: Not required for Aqua-Stop models. Not es ■ Do not leave any items of laundry in the drum. They may shrink in the next wash or dis[...]

en Setting the signal 22 M Setting the signal S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume Set to Ú One step, the display panel lights up Select and hold One step, release 2. Set the volume for the button signals and information signals (depending on the model) * You may need to select the function sev- eral t[...]

Cleaning and maintenance en 23 2 Cleaning and maintenance C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e : Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Switch off the appliance and unplug the mains plug. : Warning Risk of poisoning! Toxic vapours can be produced by cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. c[...]

en Cleaning and maintenance 24 Detergent solution pump blocked : Warning Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperatures, the detergent solution gets very hot. If you come into contact with the hot detergent solution, you may be scalded. Allow the detergent solution to cool down. 1. Turn off the water tap so that no more water can flow in and [...]

Cleaning and maintenance en 25 The drain hose at the siphon is blocked 1. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug. 2. Loosen the hose clamp. Carefully remove the drain hose, residual water may leak out. 3. Clean the drain hose and siphon connecting piece. 4. Reattach the drain hose and secure the connection point using the hose clamp. Fil[...]

en Faults and what to do about them. 26 3 Faults and what t o do about them F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m . Emergency release E.g. in the event of a power cut The programme will continue running when the power supply has been restored. However, if the laundry has to be removed, the washing machine door can be opened as follows[...]

Faults and what to do about them. en 27 Information on the displa y panel Faults and what t o do about them Display Cause/remedial action YES The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. NO ■ Temperature too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■ Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing mac[...]

en Faults and what to do about them. 28 Detergent solution is not drained. ■ $ (without final spin) selected? ■ Clean the detergent solution pump. ~ Page 24 ■ Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose. Water not visible in the drum. Not a fault – water below the visible area. Spin result not satisfac- tory. Laundry wet/too damp. ■ Not a f[...]

Faults and what to do about them. en 29 NO appears in the display panel in reload mode. ■ Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing machine door immediately, if necessary. ■ Select A Start /Reload to continue the programme. YES appears in the dis- play panel in reload mode. The washing machine door is unlocked. It is [...]

en After-sales service 30 4 Af ter -sales ser vice A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (Faults and what to do about them ~ Page 27 ), please contact our after-sales service. ~ Cover page We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers. Please give the after-sales s[...]

Consumption rates en 31 Consumption values table Ef ficiency test programmes f or cotton fabr ics The following programmes are suitable for cleaning normally soiled cotton fabrics and are the most efficient with respect to combined energy and water consumption. Programme Load Energy consumption*** Water*** Programme duration*** i Cottons 20 °C 7 k[...]

en Technical data 32 Spin ef ficiency class The spin efficiency class of your appliance is indicated on the energy label. ~ Page 30 The percentage of residual moisture for the spin efficiency class in question can be seen in the following table. J T echnical data T e c h n i c a l d a t a Dimensions: 850 x 600 x 590 mm (height x width x depth) Weig[...]

Positioning and connecting en 33 5 Positioning and connecting P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g Included with the appliance Not es ■ Check the machine for transport damage. Never use a damaged machine. If you have a complaint, please contact the retailer from whom you purchased the appliance, or our after-sales service. ■ Moisture[...]

en Positioning and connecting 34 Caution! Water damage The connection points for the water supply hose and water drain hose are under high water pressure. To prevent leaks and water damage, you must follow the instructions in this section. Not es ■ In addition to the safety information listed here, the local water and electricity supplier may hav[...]

Positioning and connecting en 35 Remo ving the transpor t locks Caution! Damage to the appliance ■ The machine is secured for transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the drum, for example, may become damaged when the machine is operated. Before using the appliance for the first time, make sure that you comple[...]

en Positioning and connecting 36 Tip: The following are available from specialist dealers/the after-sales service: ■ Extension for Aqua-Stop and cold water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m). Order no. WMZ2380, WZ10130, Z7070X0 ■ A longer supply hose (approx. 2.20 m) for standard model W ater inlet : Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric[...]

Positioning and connecting en 37 W ater outlet Caution! Water damage If the drain hose slips out of the wash basin or the connection point during draining due to high water pressure, any escaping water may cause water damage. Secure the drain hose so that it cannot slip out. Not es ■ Do not kink the water drain hose or put strain on it lengthways[...]

en Positioning and connecting 38 Lev elling Level the appliance using a spirit level. Incorrect levelling may result in intense noise, vibrations and "wandering". 1. Loosen the lock nuts using a spanner, by turning it in a clockwise direction. 2. Check the levelling of the washing machine with a spirit level, and adjust it if necessary. C[...]

Positioning and connecting en 39 Before washing f or the first time The washing machine was thoroughly tested before leaving the factory. In order to remove any water which may be left over from the test, run the first washing cycle without any laundry. Not es ■ The washing machine must be correctly installed and connected (from ~ Page 33 ). ■ [...]

Robert Bosch, Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München DEUTSCHLAND *9000922072* 9000922072 (9308) Aqua-Stop warranty Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop In addition to warranty claims against the vendor based on the purchase agreement and to our appliance warranty, we will provide compensation under the following conditions: 1. If water [...]