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Bosch WAN24121AU User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAN24121AU [en] User manual and installation instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ...........  4 7 Display ........  20 1.1 General information.... 4 8 Buttons ........  22 1.2 Intended use...... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group.. 4 9 Programmes ......  23 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 10 Accessories......  27 1.5 Safe use ........
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......  30 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ........ 30 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ........ 31 15 Basic settings......  32 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 32 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 33 16 Cleaning and servicing ...  33 16.1 Cleaning the drum....
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing. ▶...
  • Page 6 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff. ▶ Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance. ▶ If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be re- placed by the manufacturer, the manufacturer's Customer Ser- vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be ATTENTION! able to operate properly.
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Set the maximum spin speed if you ▶ spray residue or other residues im- want to dry the laundry in the tumble mediately if they come into contact dryer afterwards. with the appliance. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- ing which, in turn, reduces energy...
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 27 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. power cord or Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the hoses ance anywhere that is liable to ex- between the wall...
  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove all the Put on the 4 cover caps. screws for the 4 transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Push the 4 cover caps downwards. Remove the power cable from the holder. Note: To install the transport locks to transport the appliance, perform these steps again in the reverse or- Remove the 4 sleeves.
  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). rubber sleeve the water outlet hose with an el- → Page 27. 4.6 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibra- tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
  • Page 16: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply with the local legal provisions and safety regulations, and should in-...
  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. 5.2 Detergent drawer Maintenance flap for the drain pump → Page 34 Note: Observe the manufacturer's in-...
  • Page 18: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 5.3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status. Programmes → Page 23 Programme selector → Page 28...
  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    first time en Pour washing powder into com- first time 6 Before using for the partment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
  • Page 20 en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display Display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Expected programme duration or pro- tion/programme gramme time remaining in hours and time remaining minutes. Programme end → "Buttons", Page 22 time Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec-...
  • Page 21 Display en Display Designation More information End of pro- Programme status gramme ⁠ Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 31 ⁠...
  • Page 22: Buttons

    en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information Start / Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause Speed Perfect / ⁠ (Short When ⁠...
  • Page 23: Programmes

    Programmes en 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Speed Perfect / by selecting ⁠...
  • Page 24 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Delicates / Silk Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag. Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 25: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ⁠ Quilt / Duvet Wash pillows or quilts stuffed with synthetic fibres or down fillings. Wash large items separately. Use a detergent that is suitable for down or delic- ates. Use sparingly. Do not use fabric softener. Note: To prevent excessive foaming, remove air from laundry items by rolling them up before you wash them.
  • Page 26 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate . The maximum load is reduced to 2.0 kg. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm...
  • Page 27: Preparing The Laundry

    Accessories en 10 Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Order number Water inlet hose exten- Extend the water inlet WMZ2381 sion hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 Fixing brackets Improves the stability of WMZ2200 the appliance.
  • Page 28: Basic Operation

    en operation ¡ Do not mix detergent and fabric Note: The programme settings are softener not saved permanently for the pro- ¡ Do not use products that have ex- gramme. pired or are highly congealed 13.4 Loading laundry ¡ do not use products containing solvents, caustic agents or volatile Note: To prevent creasing, note the substances...
  • Page 29: Adding Detergent And Care Product

    operation en Insert the measuring aid. 13.8 Changing the activated programme end time You can repeatedly change the set and activated programme end time before starting the programme. Requirements ¡ The programme is set. → "Setting a programme", Page 28 ¡ The programme end time is set and activated.
  • Page 30: Cancelling The Pro- Gramme

    en Childproof lock Note: If you want to add laundry, 13.13 Unloading the laundry follow the instructions on the dis- Open the door. play. Remove the laundry from the → "Display", Page 21 drum. Open the door. Add or remove laundry. 13.14 Switching off the appli- Close the door.
  • Page 31: Deactivating The Childproof Lock

    Childproof lock en 14.2 Deactivating the child- proof lock Requirement: To deactivate the childproof lock, the appliance must be switched on. Press and hold the two ⁠ 3 sec. ▶ buttons for approx. 3 seconds. So that the programme currently running is not cancelled, the pro- gramme selector must be set to the initial programme.
  • Page 32: Basic Settings

    en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
  • Page 33: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    Cleaning and servicing en 15.2 Changing the basic set- 16 Cleaning and servi- tings cing Set the programme selector to po- To keep your appliance working effi- sition 1. ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. 16.1 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Risk of injury!
  • Page 34: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the insert upwards. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and Push in the detergent drawer. then dry them. 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump regularly, at least once a year, as well as in the event of faults, e.g.
  • Page 35 Cleaning and servicing en Slide a sufficiently large container CAUTION - Risk of scalding! under the opening. When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
  • Page 36 en Cleaning and servicing Insert the pump cap. Cleaning the drain pump Ensure that the parts of the Requirement: The drain pump is ‒ pump cap are correctly as- empty. → Page 34 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
  • Page 37 Cleaning and servicing en Insert the mains plug. Before the next wash Switch on the appliance. To prevent unused detergent from Pour 1 litre of water into compart- flowing straight into the outlet in the ment II. next wash, run a suitable programme for draining after you have emptied Select a suitable programme for the drain pump.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting ⁠ lights up. Select a suitable programme for draining. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 23 ⁠ flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. ▶ Laundry is caught in the door. Remove any trapped laundry. ▶ "E:30/-20" Detergent dosage is too high. Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The door cannot – –– is activated. be opened. Continue the programme by selecting Spin ▶ and pressing Start / Reload Drain → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 30 The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Unapproved extension installed on the water drain ing. hose. Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 14 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting No water is visible in Water is below the visible area. the drum. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it ▶ is operating. Drum jerks after the This is caused by an internal motor test.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin programme Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are ▶ does not start. not kinked or trapped. The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- uted.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not A low spin speed is selected. satisfactory. The laun- The next time you run a wash cycle, set a higher ▶ dry is too wet/too spin speed. damp. Start the Spin  programme.
  • Page 46 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Odours have formed Humidity and detergent residue may promote the in the appliance. formation of bacteria. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 33 ▶ If you are not using the appliance, leave the door ▶ and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.
  • Page 47: Emergency Release

    Transportation, storage and disposal en 17.1 Emergency release 18.2 Inserting the transit bolts Releasing the door Secure the appliance before trans- Requirement: The drain pump is portation using transit bolts in order empty. → Page 34 to prevent transport damage. ATTENTION! Escaping water may Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cause material damage.
  • Page 48: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    en Customer Service 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance Detailed information on the warranty Valuable raw materials can be re- period and terms of warranty in your used by recycling. country is available from our after- sales service, your retailer or on our WARNING website.
  • Page 49: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 20 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.
  • Page 50: Technical Data

    en Technical data Items Instruction Items Instruction Pre-treatment of Run two empty Loading proced- The items are new appliance runs of Cottons loaded into the  90 °C drum by circle with 1200 rpm: first, then by lay- The 1st run with ers according to 50 g detergent the table and pic- and 8 g anti...
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