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Washing machine WAK24260ID 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 After-sales service ..30 Intended use Consumption rates ..31 For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for Consumption values table .
Safety instructions If you lean on the washing Safety instructions ■ machine door when it is open, the washing machine Electrical safety may tip over and cause S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s injuries.
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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 Tips on economical use Environmental protection Always fill the appliance with the ■ maximum amount of laundry for the relevant programme. Packaging/used appliance Overview of programmes E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n ~ Page 13 Dispose of packaging in an Wash normally soiled laundry...
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 Controls/display elements Washing machine door with window handle...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel 8 Start/Reload A for starting, ( Temp. ° C, rpm 0, Ready in 5 for interrupting (f.e. adding/removing changing the programme default laundry) and cancelling a settings programme Overview of all programme default @ Programme selector for selecting settings ~ Page 16 a programme and for switching...
Laundry You can find examples of levels of Laundry soiling on ~ Page 12 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry SpeedPerfect G 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/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Max. 2 kg W l Wool 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)
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Max. 1 kg Inner Wear Ì For delicate, washable inner wear e.g. made of velvet, lace, Lycra, cold - 30 - 40 °C silk or satin –...
Programme default settings Soaking The maximum temperature that can be set depends on the programme which has been selected. Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with Overview of programmes ~ Page 13 the manufacturer's instructions. Select desired programme. rpm 0 Press Start/Reload A .
Additional programme settings To do this, repeatedly select the Additional programme corresponding button until the required setting is displayed. settings The programme duration is Note: SpeedPerfect G included in the selected "Ready in" time. 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 After the start, the preselected time e.g.
Operating the appliance Change the programme Operating the default settings appliance You can use the default settings or Preparing the washing change them. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine To do this, repeatedly select the corresponding button until the required...
Operating the appliance Notes Measuring Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. ■ Measure the detergent and care Laundry items of different sizes products according to: distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Individual items of Water hardness; ask your water ■...
Operating the appliance Pull out the detergent drawer as far inadvertently adjusted, you can select as possible. the childproof lock as follows. Add detergent and/or care products. Close the detergent drawer. Childproof lock Measuring aid* for liquid detergent You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from *depending on the model being changed inadvertently.
Operating the appliance If the display panel shows: To end the programme, set the programme selector to 0 Spin/ Both the YES and ¼ symbols lit up, ■ Drain [ or select a spin speed. Then it is possible to add laundry. press the Start/Reload A button.
Sensors Always wait for the end of the ■ programme, otherwise the appliance may still be locked. Then switch on the appliance and wait for it to unlock. If the display panel goes off at the ■ end of a programme, energy-saving mode is active.
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 position to the right.
Cleaning and maintenance be obtained via our website or from our Cleaning and after-sales service. ~ Page 30 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 0 Spin/Drain [ programme (if only drain cycle is required, set rpm 0 on - - - ).
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/remedial action The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature falls. ■ Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. If necessary, close the wash- ■...
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Water is leaking out. Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly. ■ Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose. ■ No water supply. Start/Reload A not pressed? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action The symbol N flashes Too much detergent used? ■ in the display panel. Foam Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 1/2 litre water and pour into may escape from the compartment II (not for outdoor fabrics, sportswear fabrics or those made detergent drawer.
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 26), please contact our after-sales service.
Consumption rates Consumption rates Consumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme duration* i Cottons cold 7 kg 0.21 kWh 68 l i Cottons 40 °C 7 kg 0.75 kWh 69 l...
Technical data Technical data Dimensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a 850 x 600 x 590 mm (Height x width x depth) Weight 63-83 kg (depending on model) Mains connection: Mains voltage 220-240 V, 50 Hz Nominal current 10 A Nominal input 2300 W Water pressure:...
Positioning and connecting In addition, a hose clamp (24 - 40 mm Notes diameter, available from specialist In addition to the safety information ■ dealers) is required to connect the listed here, the local water and water drain hose to a siphon. electricity supplier may have special requirements.
Positioning and connecting Unscrew and remove all four Notes transport brace screws. Recess width of 60 cm required. ■ Remove the sleeves. To do this, Only install the washing machine ■ remove the mains cable from the underneath a continuous worktop holders.
Positioning and connecting Right-hand connection Only tighten the screw connections ■ ■ by hand. If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool (pliers), the thread may be damaged. Optimum water pressure in the supply network At least 100 kPa (1 bar) Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar) When the tap is open, the water flow is at least 8 l/min.
Positioning and connecting Water 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 Drainage into a siphon ■ damage.
Positioning and connecting In doing so, hold the foot tight and If an earth-leakage circuit breaker is ■ do not adjust its height. used, only a type which displays this The lock nuts on all four appliance symbol is used: z. feet must be screwed tightly against Only this symbol guarantees the housing.
Positioning and connecting Do not use the machine with an Transportation ■ extension box, extension cord, spike e.g. when moving home busters etc., as this may lead to improper grounding conditions. Preparatory work: Turn off the water tap. Before washing for the first Reduce the water pressure in the time supply hose.
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Positioning and connecting Insert all four sleeves. Clip the mains cable securely in the holders. Insert and tighten the screws.
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