Bosch WAB24060GB Operating Instructions Manual - Page 2
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Safety instructions
Before washing for the first time
– Read the instruction manual and installation instructions and all other information enclosed
with the washing machine and act accordingly.
– Retain the documents for subsequent use.
Risk of electric shock
– Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug.
– Never insert/disconnect the mains plug with damp hands.
Danger to life
For worn-out appliances:
– Disconnect the mains plug.
Care
– Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent
children from locking themselves in and risking their lives.
Danger of suffocation
– Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of
children.
Risk of poisoning
– Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion
– Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing
solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent may cause an
explosion after being loaded into the washing machine.
1. Pull out, press insert down, remove drawer completely.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your
Risk of injury
– The washing machine door can become very hot.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and
– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.
– Do not climb onto the washing machine.
4. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
– Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine
is in operation.
Consumption values
Programme
Load
Energy***
Water***
Programme duration
(h)***
Cottons 20 °C
5.5 kg
0.25 kWh
57 l
1 3/4 h
Cottons 30 °C
5.5 kg
0.40 kWh
57 l
1 3/4 h
Cottons 40 °C*
5.5 kg
0.75 kWh
57 l
1 3/4 h
Cottons 60 °C
5.5 kg
1.20kWh
57 l
2 h
Information to indicator lights
Cottons 90 °C
5.5 kg
2.00 kWh
64 l
2 h
Indicator lights for status displays flash:
Easy-Care 40 °C*
2.5 kg
0.60 kWh
50 l
1 1/2 h
Wash and
Delicate 30 °C
2 kg
0.30 kWh
55 l
1 h
Rinse
Wool 30 °C
2 kg
0.20 kWh
30 l
1 h
Wash and
Spin
*Programme setting for testing in accordance with currently applicable EN60456 standard.
Note on comparative tests: When testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
Rinse and
Programme
Load
Annual energy consumption Annual water consumption
Spin
Cottons
(Eco) **
5,5/2,75 kg
182 kWh
8800 l
** Programme settings for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive
2010/30/EU with cold water(15 °C).
*** The values may deviate from the specified values depending on water pressure, water hardness, and inlet temperature,
ambient temperature, type, amount and level of laundry soiling, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selec-
tion of options.
The programme used for the evaluation of the captioned model under the Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme
(MWELS) in Singapore is as follow: Cottons 60°C + (Eco)
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8
7
Maintenance
Detergent solution pump
Do not load any laundry into the machine. Turn on the tap. Add the following to compartment
II:
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
– approx. 1 litre water
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the
1. Remove the service flap for detergent solution pump.
appropriate degree of water hardness)
2. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).
Set the programme selector to Cottons 60 °C and select Start. At the end of the programme,
3. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in
turn the programme selector to Off.
the detergent solution pump must rotate).
4. Replace the pump cover and screw it tightly.
– Risk of electric shock.Disconnect the mains plug.
– Risk of explosion. No solvents.
5. Place the service flap back.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash:
Machine housing, control panel
Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the Drain programme.
– Remove detergent residue immediately.
Drainage hose at the siphon
– Wipe off with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not clean with a jet of water.
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose
(residual water).
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose
clamp.
finger.
Filter in the water supply
dry it.
Risk of electric shock
Do not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (contains an electric valve).
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can
evaporate.
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
Drum
2. Select any programme (except Spin / Drain).
3. Select Start. Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Descaling
Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
5. Clean the filter:
This should not be necessary if the correct detergent dosage has been used. If it is necessary, however,
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
proceed according to the descaling agent manufacturer's instructions. Suitable descalers can be obtained via
Clean the filter using a small brush.
our website or from our after-sales service (
page 1).
and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance,
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
6. Connect the hose and check the leak tightness of the
Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
connection points.
– Open the tap completely.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped.
– Clean the filter
page 10, Water pressure too low.
Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump
page 10.
Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon
page 10.
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– Risk of scalding. Allow the
detergent solution to cool down.
What to do if ...
– Turn off the tap.
Water is leaking out.
– Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
No water supply.
– Start not selected?
Detergent not dispensed.
– Tap not turned on?
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter
page 10.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
Washing machine door
– Safety function active. Wait approx. 2 minutes.
cannot be opened.
Programme does not
– Start selected?
start.
– Washing machine door closed?
Detergent solution is not
– Clean the detergent solution pump
drained.
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
Water not visible in the
– Not a fault - water below the visible area.
drum.
Unsatisfactory spin
– Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled
result.
the spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry.
Laundry wet/too damp.
Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly inside the
drum.
– Selected speed too low? –> page 5.
Spin cycle performed
– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts the
several times.
imbalance.
Residual water in the
– Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
compartment
for care
– Clean the insert if necessary –> page 9.
products.
Odour formation in the
– Run programme Cottons 90 °C without laundry. Use standard
washing machine.
detergent.
Foam escaping from the
– Too much detergent used?
detergent drawer.
If foam is escaping from the detergent drawer:
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour
into compartment II (not with outdoor or down fabrics).
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
Intense noise formation,
– Are the appliance feet fixed?
vibrations and
Secure the appliance feet
Installation instructions.
"wandering" during the
– Transportation safety devices removed?
spin cycle.
Remove the transportation safety devices
instructions.
Indicator lamps do not
– Power cut?
function during
– Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuses.
operation.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.
Programme sequence
– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts
longer than usual.
imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional
rinse cycle.
Detergent residues on
– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
the laundry.
residues.
– Select Rinse or brush the laundry after washing.
If you cannot correct a fault yourself or a repair is required:
– Turn the programme selector to Off and remove the mains plug from the socket.
– Turn off the water supply and call the after-sales service
Installation instructions.
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