background image

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2

3

4

5

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Programme has ended when...

... Start

/

Pause 

$

 flashes and the 

Λήξη

 (finished)

 indicator 

light comes on.

Interrupting the programme

Programmes at high temperatures:
– Cool washing: Select 

ŰžƃƄƂƌƍƂ

/

ƈƨƱƬƞơƤ

 (

Rinse

/Spin).

– Select

 Start

/Pause 

$

.

Programmes at lower temperatures:

ƄƒƗƘƖƠơƖ

/

ŴƔƝƘƊƍƐ

 (Rinse/

Spin

) (deactivate 

Water 

plus 

=

 (Rinse Plus) 

button) or select 

ŚƎƔƌƈƓƈ

.

– Select

 Start

/Pause 

$

.

Changing the programme, if ...

... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
– SelectSelect

 Start

/Pause 

$

. The new programme 

starts from the beginning.

Correct installation according to the 
separate Installation instructions.

Check the machine

– Never use a damaged machine.
– Inform the after-sales services.

Connect the mains plug

Make sure your hands are dry. 
Take hold of the plug only.

Turn the tap on

Compartment II

: detergent for the main wash, water softener,

bleach, stain remover

Sorting and loading laundry

Follow the manufacturer's care information.

According to the information on the care labels.

According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.

Do not exceed the maximum load –> 

page 7

.

Observe the important information –> page 6.

Insert large and small items of laundry.

Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry

between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.

Add detergent and care products

Measure accordingly:

Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply

company) and manufacturer's instructions.

Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.

Your washing machine

Congratulations 

ä

 you have opted for a modern, high-quality 

domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine 
is distinguished by its economical energy consumption.
Each machine that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly 
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.

Further information: http://www.boschappliances.co.uk

Bosch Infoteam

: bosch-infoteam

@

bshg.com

Environmentally friendly waste disposal                                              

All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with 
environmental guidelines.
This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive 
2002/96/EEC on waste electrical and electronic equipment 
(WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and 
reuse of used appliances.

Intended use

Contents

Page 

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Intended use .......................................................................................1

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Programmes  .......................................................................................1

ʋ

Setting and adjusting the programme ...........................................3

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Washing ...........................................................................................3/4

ʋ

After washing ......................................................................................4

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Individual settings ..........................................................................5/6

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Important information ......................................................................  6

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Overview of programmes  ................................................................7

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Safety instructions  .............................................................................8

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Consumption values  .........................................................................8

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Care  .....................................................................................................9

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Information on the indicator lights ..................................................9

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Maintenance  .................................................................................... 10

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What to do if... .................................................................................. 11

Protection of the environment/Conservation tips

– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of 

laundry for the relevant programme.

– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
– Instead of 

ţƎƉƆƋƔƊƋŽ

/

ŸƑƙƍƂƔƊƓƔŽ

 (Cottons) 90 °C

, choose the 

programme

 

ţƎƉƆƋƔƊƋŽ

/

ŸƑƙƍƂƔƊƓƔŽ

 (Cottons) 60 °C

 with the 

additional function 

EcoPerfect 

j

. Comparable cleaning result 

with significantly lower energy consumption.

– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's 

instructions and water hardness.

– If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select the spin 

speed according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.

Preparation

Before washing for the first time

Wash once without any laundry –> page 9.

Setting and adjusting a programme

Spin

speed*

Programme selector

Start/

Pause

Programme selector for 
switching the machine on 
and off and for selecting 
the programme. Can be 
turned in either direction.

Programmes

Detailed overview of programmes –> 

page 7

.

The spin speed can be selected individually, irrespective of 
the selected programme and programme progress.

ţƎƉƆƋƔƊƋŽ

/

ŸƑƙƍƂƔƊƓƔŽ

(Cottons)

Hard-wearing fabrics

Ɔƥư›ƠƩƧƜ

 (Prewash) Hard-wearing fabrics –> page 6

ţƎŽƍƆƊƋƔƂ

 (Mix)

Different types of laundry

ťƑſƄƐƑƐ

(SuperQuick) 

Short programme

ƄƒƗƘƖƠơƖ

/

ƈƨƱƬƞơƤ

 

(Rinse/Spin)

Laundry washed by hand,

Water plus 

=

 (Rinse Plus) 

button 

activated; if only using the spin cycle, 
deactivate the button

ŮƢƨƠƜƧƜ

(Empty)

Drain rinsing water for 

ƫƭƥƔƦ

 

ƈƨƱƬƞơƤ

 

(Rinse Hold)

ŮŽƌƌƊƎƂ

 

ÿü

(Wool)

Hand/machine-washable wool

ŧƕ›ƂƉſ

c

(Delicate/Silk)

Delicate washable fabrics

ŧƕƂƀƓƉƈƔƂ

 

ŴƕƎƉƆƔƊƋŽ

(Easy-Care) 

Easy-care fabrics

 

Additional functions and spin 
speeds –> Individual settings, 

page 5

.

Select 

Start/Pause 

$

Washing

1

2

Washing

Detergent drawer with
compartments 

I

II

~

Washing machine 
door

Compartment 

~

: fabric softener, starch

Compartment I

: detergent for prewash

ʋ

For domestic use only

ʋ

For washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-
washable wool in detergent solution

ʋ

To be operated with cold drinking water and commer-
cially available detergents and care products which are 
suitable for use in washing machines

.

– Do not leave children unattended near the 

washing machine

– The washing machine is not to be used by 

children or persons not familiar with the 
operating instructions

– Keep pets away from the washing machine

Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
This prevents blockages.

Individual settings

ʑ

Spin speed

   –>

 

model-dependent

Before and while the selected programme is running, the spin speed or X

ƭƥƔƦ

 

ƈƨƱƬƞơƤ

 (rinse 

hold, without final rinse, laundry soaks in the last rinsing water) can be set. The effects 
depend on the programme progress.
The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the model and on which programme is 
currently selected.

ʑ

Additional functions 

  

–>

 

and overview of programmes, see 

 

page 7

SpeedPerfect 

i

For washing in a shorter time with a washing outcome comparable to 
that of the standard programme. Maximum load –> Overview of 
programmes, 

page 7.

EcoPerfect 

j

For saving energy with a washing performance comparable to that of 
the standard programme.

ŻƱƟƤƠƤ

 

ƧƞƙƒƥƭơƖ

 

S

(Easy-Iron)

Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. More gentle final spin 
- residual moisture in the laundry slightly increased.

Water plus 

=

 

(Rinse Plus)

Increased water level and additional rinse cycle, extended washing 
time. For areas with very soft water or for further enhancing the spin 
result.

ʑ

Start/Pause 

$

For starting or interrupting the programme.

ʑ

Signal 

2.

Setting the 
volume for ...

1.

Activate the 
setting mode for 
signal volume

Set to 

1 step

Press and 
hold

+

Release

Button signals

Information signals

Set to 

Setting the 
volume**

Setting the 
volume**

1 step

direct

** you may need to select the function several times.

1200
1000
800
600
X

ƭƥƔƦ

 

ƈƨƱƬƞơƤ

1 step

Visually 
impaired mode*
ON-OFF

Optional:

ON-OFF

Set to 

*Short signal - function on.

 Long signal - function off.

1 step

1200
1000
800
600
X

ƭƥƔƦ

 

ƈƨƱƬƞơƤ

1200
1000
800
600
X

ƭƥƔƦ

 

ƈƨƱƬƞơƤ

1200
1000
800
600
X

ƭƥƔƦ

 

ƈƨƱƬƞơƤ

 

     Important information           

Protecting the laundry and the machine

– Empty pockets.
– Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.

Laundry with varying degrees of soiling

Wash new items of clothing separately.

light

Do not prewash. If required, choose the additional function 

SpeedPerfect 

i

.

Pretreat any stains as necessary.

intense

Do not load as much laundry. 
Choose a programme with prewash (prewash at 30 °C).

Soaking 

Load laundry of the same colour

Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment 

II

 in accordance with the manufacturer's 

instructions. Turn the programme selector to 

ţƎƉƆƋƔƊƋŽ

/

ŸƑƙƍƂƔƊƓƔŽ

 

ƋƑƝƐ

 (Cottons cold)

 

and select 

Start

/Pause 

$

. After approx. 10 minutes, press Start/

Pause

 

$

, to pause the 

programme. Once the required soaking time has elapsed, press 

Start

/Pause 

$

, again to 

continue the programme, or select a different programme.

Starching               

Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener 

Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour starch into the 
fabric softener compartment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions

~

 (rinse first 

if necessary).

Dyeing/bleaching

Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. 
Always follow the dye manufacturer's instructions. Do 

not

 use the washing machine for 

bleaching clothes.

 

All buttons are sensitive and need 
only to be touched lightly. If you 
press and hold the spin speed 
button, the appliance automatically 
cycles through the setting options.

Additional 

functions

3

Drum

Control panel

Service flap

Status 

indicator

Removing the washing

Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
If 

ƫƭƥƔƦ

 

ƈƨƱƬƞơƤ

 (Rinse Hold, without final spin) is active: 

Turn the programme selector to

 

ŚƎƔƌƈƓƈ

 or select the 

spin speed. 
Select

 Start

/Pause 

$

.

– Remove any foreign objects -

risk of rusting.

– Leave the washing machine door and detergent 

drawer open so that any residual water can 
evaporate. 

Turning the tap off

Not required for Aqua-Stop models 

–> refer to installation 

instructions

Switching off

Turn the programme selector to 

Off

.

(*model-dependent)

Summary of Contents for WAE24162GR/ Series

Page 1: ... 1 2 Washing Detergent drawer with compartments I II Washing machine door Compartment fabric softener starch Compartment I detergent for prewash ʋ For domestic use only ʋ For washing machine washable fabrics and hand washable wool in detergent solution ʋ To be operated with cold drinking water and commer cially available detergents and care products which are suitable for use in washing machines D...

Page 2: ... wool Descaling Ensure there is no laundry in the machine Descale the appliance according to the descaler manufacturer s instructions This should not be necessary if the correct dosage of detergent is used Information on the indicator lights model dependent A signal sounds and indicator lights for the spin speed flash Close the washing machine door properly laundry may be caught Detergent solution...

Page 3: ...ottons 90 C choose the programme ţƎƉƆƋƔƊƋŽ ŸƑƙƍƂƔƊƓƔŽ Cottons 60 C with the additional function EcoPerfect j Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy consumption Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer s instructions and water hardness If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer select the spin speed according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer Prepara...

Page 4: ...t of laundry soiling water hardness ask your water supply company and manufacturer s instructions our liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum Before washing for the first time Wash once without any laundry page 9 Setting and adjusting a programme rogramme selector Programme selector for switching the machine on and off and for selecting the programme Can be turned in ...

Page 5: ...Short signal function on Long signal function off 1 step 1200 1000 800 600 XƭƥƔƦ ƈƨƱƬƞơƤ 1200 1000 800 600 XƭƥƔƦ ƈƨƱƬƞơƤ 1200 1000 800 600 XƭƥƔƦ ƈƨƱƬƞơƤ Important information Protecting the laundry and the machine Empty pockets Look out for metal items paperclips etc Wash delicates in a laundry bag tights curtains underwired bras Fasten zips do up any buttons Brush sand out of pockets and collars ...

Page 6: ... Never insert disconnect the mains plug with damp hands Danger to life For worn out appliances Disconnect the mains plug 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 poi...

Page 7: ...n No solvents 10 Maintenance Detergent solution pump Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug 1 Open and remove the service flap 2 For models with a drainage hose Remove the drainage hose from the retainer and pull it from the housing Remove the container Remove the sealing cap allow the detergent solution to flow out Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in t...

Page 8: ... ʑ Foam escaping from the detergent drawer Too much detergent used If foam is escaping from the detergent drawer Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with litre of water and pour into compartment II not with outdoor or down fabrics Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle ʑ Intense noise formation vibrations and walking during the spin cycle Are the appliance feet fixed Secure the applia...

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