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Washing machine WAW28460IL, WAW24460IL, WAW20460IL 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.
Intended use Cleaning and maintenance . . . 25 Intended use Machine housing/control panel ..26 I n t e n d e d u s e Drum ......26 For private domestic use only.
Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. S a f e t o n s u c t i i n s t r Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum 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 Automatic switch off: If the ■ Environmental appliance is not operated for a prolonged period, it may protection automatically switch off before the o n m e n t a l E n v i r c t i p r o t e programme starts and when the Packaging/used appliance...
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t b r i e Connect the mains Open the door. To switch on, press Select a plug. Turn on the the # button. programme, e.g.
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance i n g G e t t k n o w t h e a n c e a p p l i Washing machine Detergent drawer ~ Page 21 Operating/display panel Door with door handle 9S Open the door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel All the buttons are sensitive Note: H Changing the default programme (except for the main switch) and only settings: ~ Page 18 need to be pressed lightly. Temperature °C s, ■ Spin speed (Spin 0), ■...
Getting to know the appliance Display panel Further information Programme progress: Prewash Washing Rinse à Spin - 0 - Programme end Programme end during Rinse Stop - P - Pause, e.g. to reload laundry Default programme settings: ( Temperature in °C Washing machine door: Ž...
Laundry Some examples of soiling levels can Laundry be found on ~ Page 13 – Light: Do not prewash, select the L a u n d r y SpeedPerfect ( setting if Prepare the laundry necessary – Normal Caution! – Heavy: Load less laundry, select Damage to the appliance/fabrics a programme with prewash Foreign objects (e.g.
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can g e n t D e t e r save energy (lower washing Correct selection of detergent temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting Saving Soiling/note the correct detergent, temperature and...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes O v e r v i p r o g r a m m e s Programmes on the programme selector Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Programme name Max. load Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is Temperature that can be selected (Ž...
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Max. 4 kg Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics Ž - 40 °C $ - 1600** rpm EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect (, Easy Iron p, Water Plus Z Max. 2 kg Delicate / Silk For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Dark Wash Max. 3.5 kg Dark-coloured cottons and dark-coloured easy-care fabrics; Ž - 40 °C turn items inside-out before washing. $ - 1200 rpm EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect (, Easy Iron p, Water Plus Z *** AllergyPlus Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings *** Sportswear Max. 2 kg Sportswear and leisurewear made from microfibre fabrics; Ž - 40 °C Notes $ - 800 rpm Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener. ■ EcoPerfect F, SpeedPerfect (, Before washing, clean the detergent drawer thoroughly (all ■...
Programme default settings Starching Programme default settings Laundry must not be treated with Note: fabric softener. P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l i n g s s e t t Starching is possible in all wash The default programme settings are programmes if liquid starch is used.
Additional programme settings Ready in Additional programme settings ñ Before starting the programme, you i o n a l A d d i t p r o g r a m m e i n g s s e t t can preselect the programme end An overview of all additional settings, ("Ready in"...
Operating the appliance The maximum load and the duration ■ Operating the of the programme (alternately) appliance In appliances with a drum light: The drum is lit after switching on the i n g O p e r a t t h e a n c e a p p l i...
Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent and care products Caution! Damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pre- treating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause Measuring aid A for liquid detergent damage if they come into contact with Compartment II Detergent for the main the surfaces of the washing machine.
Operating the appliance Change the programme Note: Foam detection If the Å symbol also lights up in the default settings display panel, the washing machine has detected too much foam during the You can use or change the default wash programme and automatically settings for this washing cycle.
Operating the appliance Adding laundry Cancel the programme After starting the programme, you can For programmes at high temperatures: add or remove laundry if necessary. Press the A button. To cool down laundry: Select Rinse . Press the A button to do this. Press the A button.
Appliance settings Removing laundry/switching Select/deselect the appliance's ■ automatic switch-off function. off the appliance ~ Page 7 Open the door and remove the You will need to activate the setting laundry. mode in order to change these settings. Press the # button. The appliance is switched off.
Sensors Selecting/deselecting the AquaSensor appliance automatic switch- depending on the model During the rinse cycle, the AquaSensor checks the degree of turbidity (turbidity With the programme selector in position is caused by dirt and detergent residue) 4, press the Ready in + or - button to of the rinsing water.
Cleaning and maintenance Detergent drawer and housing Prevent detergent residue from building up and odours from forming by following these instructions: If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues: Notes Pull out the detergent drawer. Press Ensure the room in which the down the insert and fully remove the ■...
Cleaning and maintenance 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 retainer.
Faults and what to do about them. Warning Risk of injury! You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is turning. Do not reach into the drum when it is turning. Wait until the drum has stopped turning. For standard and Aqua-Secure Caution! models, clean the filter on the rear of...
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy - P - and ¼ The door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. - P - The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy The drum briefly jerks or Not a fault – the internal motor test may cause the drum to jerk or judder briefly judders after the when the wash programme starts. programme has started. The water is not draining.
After-sales service Faults Cause/Remedy The display panel/ Has there been a power failure? ■ indicator lamps do not Have the fuses blown? Reset/replace the fuses. ■ work while the appliance If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services. ■ is running. There is detergent Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue.
Consumption rates Consumption rates C o n s u m p t i r a t e s Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate values) Programme Load Energy Water Programme consumption** consumption** duration** Cottons 20 °C...
Technical data Technical data T e c h n i c d a t a Dimensions: 850 x 600 x 590 mm (height x width x depth) Weight: 70 - 85 kg (depending on model) Mains connection: Mains voltage 220 - 240 V/50 Hz Nominal current 10 A Nominal power 2300 W Water pressure:...
Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions i o n i n g P o s i t a n d c o n n e c t i Customer services location ■...
Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The washing machine be stable Warning Note: so that it does not move around. Risk of injury! The installation surface must be firm The washing machine is very heavy. ■ ■ and level. Be careful when lifting/transporting Soft floors/floor coverings are not the washing machine.
Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Take the hoses out of the holders. kitchenette Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not remove the appliance covering plate. Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws.
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Water inlet Left-hand connection Warning ■ Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety valve in water (it contains an electric valve).
Positioning and connecting When the tap is open, the water flow Water outlet rate is at least 8 l/min. Warning If the water pressure is higher than this, Risk of scalding! a pressure-reducing valve must be When you are washing at high installed.
Positioning and connecting Levelling Connection Drainage into a washbasin Align the appliance using a spirit level. ■ Incorrect alignment may result in loud noises, vibrations and machine "movement". Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF17 spanner, by turning it in a clockwise direction.
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Before washing for the first time Warning The washing machine was thoroughly Danger of death! tested before leaving the factory. In There is a risk of electric shock if you order to remove any water which may touch live components.
Positioning and connecting Transportation Before switching on the appliance again: E.g. when moving house Notes Preparatory work: The transport braces must be ■ Turn off the tap. removed. Reduce the water pressure in the Pour approx. 1 litre of water into ■...
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3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up 6 pence may apply.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch, Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München DEUTSCHLAND...