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Washing machine WAK24210ME en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Contents e n I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Intended use.
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Faults and what to do about them. . 28 After-sales service ..30 Consumption rates ..31 Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programmes .
Intended use Intended use For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for ■ washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in detergent solution. To be operated with cold mains ■...
Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s when it is turning.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Danger of death! Eye/skin irritation! Children may lock themselves Detergents and care products in appliances, putting their lives may cause irritation if they at risk. come into contact with the eyes For appliances that have or skin. reached the end of their service Keep detergents and care life:...
Environmental protection Environmental protection Packaging/used appliance E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner. This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used electrical and...
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Connect the mains Turn on the water Sort the laundry. Open the door. plug. tap. -------- Select a programme Observe the...
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine 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 ( Detergent drawer ~ Page 19 8 Washing machine door with window handle 0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Temp. °C (temperature), rpm 0 (spin @ Programme selector for selecting a speed), Ready in time for changing the programme and for switching the machine on programme default settings and off 0 G Speed Perfect , F Eco Perfect, Q H Display panel for settings and information Easy Iron additional programme settings 8 Start/Pause A for starting, interrupting...
Laundry You can find examples of levels of Laundry soiling on ~ Page 13 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry Speed Perfect setting if L a u n d r y necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Name of programme Max. load; Short explanation of the programme or the fabric for which it is suita- * Reduced load for SpeedPerfect ble.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings W l Wool Max. 2 kg Hand or machine-washable fabrics made of wool or that contain Cold - 40 °C wool; – – – ... 800 rpm particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry, with longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solu- tion) Notes...
Programme default settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 14 Programme default settings Ready in time (Ready in) When you select the programme, the The temperature, spin speed and relevant programme duration is P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s programme duration ("Ready in"...
Additional programme settings Press the Start/Pause A button. Open the door. The preselected time continues to Check that the drum is completely run. drained. Drain if necessary. Additional programme settings G SpeedPerfect Select programme/switch on A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s For washing in a shorter time with a the appliance washing result comparable to that of the...
Operating the appliance Overview of programmes from Make sure that no items of laundry ~ Page 14 are trapped between the washing machine door and the rubber seal, and close the door. Select additional programme settings By selecting additional settings, you can better adapt the washing process to your items of laundry.
Operating the appliance Slide the measuring aid forwards, Warning fold it down and click it into place. Eye/skin irritation! Reinsert the drawer. Detergent and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer is opened while the machine is in operation. Open the drawer carefully.
Operating the appliance E lights up: The childproof lock is To continue the programme, press ■ active. the Start/Pause A button. The E flashes: The childproof lock is programme continues automatically. ■ active and the programme selector was adjusted. To prevent the Changing the programme programme from stopping, turn the programme selector back to the...
Sensors switched on a rinse cycle to remove the Sensors foam. A utomatic load sensing Add less detergent for the next Note: S e n s o r s washing cycle with the same load. The automatic load sensing function adapts the water consumption ideally to Removing laundry/switching each programme depending on the...
Setting the signal 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. Press and hold the 0 button and turn one Press and hold the button for approx.
Cleaning and maintenance be obtained via our website or from our Cleaning and after-sales service. maintenance Detergent drawer and housing Warning C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e If the washing machine contains Danger of death! detergent or fabric softener residues:...
Cleaning and maintenance Open and remove the service flap. To prevent unused detergent Note: from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the [ Empty programme. The drain hose at the siphon is blocked Take the drain hose out of the Switch off the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance Filter in the water supply blocked For this, first reduce the water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the water tap. Select any programme (except Rinse//Spin/Drain). Press Start/Reload A. Allow the programme to run for approximately 40 seconds.
Faults and what to do about them. Wait until the drum has stopped turning. Faults and what to do Caution! about them. Water damage Any escaping water may cause water Emergency release damage. 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 . e.g.
Faults and what to do about them. Display Cause/remedial action E:18 The detergent solution pump is blocked. Clean the detergent solution pump. ■ The drain hose/waste pipe is blocked. Clean the drain hose at the siphon. ■ E:23 Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Turn off the water tap. Call the after-sales service.
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action The programme duration Not a fault – the unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the imbal- ■ is longer than usual. ance by repeatedly distributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection system active – adds an additional rinse ■...
After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot correct the fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e (see section, Faults and what to do about them) ~ Page 27, please contact our after-sales service.
Consumption rates Consumption rates Energy and water consumption, programme duration and C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate information) Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme duration* Cottons 20 °C...
Technical data Efficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics The following programmes (standard programmes, indicated by ü) are suitable for cleaning normally soiled cotton fabrics and are the most efficient with respect to combined energy and water consumption. Standard-Programs for Cotton under EU-Regulation 1015/ Load Programme du- 2010...
Positioning and connecting P Water supply hose on standard/Aqua- Positioning and Secure models connecting *depending on the model Included with the appliance In addition, a hose clamp ( 24 - 40 mm P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g diameter, available from specialist Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting leaks and water damage, you must Installing the appliance in a follow the instructions in this section. kitchenette Notes Warning In addition to the safety information ■ Danger of death! listed here, the local water and There is a risk of electric shock if you electricity supplier may have special touch live components.
Positioning and connecting Take the hoses out of the holders. Right-hand connection ■ Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders. The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/the after-sales service: An extension for Aqua-Stop or cold...
Positioning and connecting Do not bend, squash, modify or cut Model: Aqua-Stop ■ ■ through the water supply hose (otherwise its strength is no longer guaranteed). Only tighten the screw connections ■ by hand. If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool (pliers), the thread may be damaged.
Positioning and connecting Levelling Caution! Damage to the appliance/fabrics Level the appliance using a spirit level. If the end of the drain hose is immersed in the drained water, water Incorrect levelling may result in intense may be sucked back into the noise, vibrations and "wandering".
Positioning and connecting Check the machine. Notes Remove the protective film from the The mains voltage and voltage ■ control panel. indicated on the washing machine Connect the mains plug. (rating plate) are the same. Turn on the water tap. The connected load and fuse Close the washing machine door (do required are specified on the rating...
Positioning and connecting Transportation Before initial use: Notes e.g. when moving home The transport locks must be ■ Preparatory work: removed. Turn off the water tap. To prevent unused detergent from ■ Reduce the water pressure in the flowing straight into the drain during supply hose.
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