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Page 1: ...Register your appliance and join the Bosch family of perks bosch home com us mybosch Washing machine WGA12400UC en us User manual and installation in structions ...

Page 2: ... care products 24 13 Basic Operation 24 13 1 Switching on the appliance 24 13 2 Setting a program 24 13 3 Changing the program settings 24 13 4 Loading laundry 24 13 5 Adding detergent and care product 24 13 6 Starting the program 25 13 7 Changing the activated Ready in time 25 13 8 Adding laundry 25 13 9 Terminating the program 25 13 10 Removing the laundry 25 13 11 Switching off the appliance 25...

Page 3: ...ng with common cold or hot maximum 140 F 60 C tap water and commercially available detergents and care products suitable for use in wash ing machines Operating conditions Minimum maximum permissible temperatures 41 91 F 5 35 C Relative humidity Below 95 Up to an altitude of max 13 100 ft 4000 m above sea level in private households in enclosed spaces in a domestic environment and in the public sec...

Page 4: ...y 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 Only stack the dryer on a washing machine using the connection kit from the dryer manufacturer No other installation method is permitted Do not install the appliance in a washer dryer stack if the dryer manufacturer does not offe...

Page 5: ...intense heat or humidity Do not use steam cleaners high pressure cleaners hoses or sprays to clean the appliance Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before carrying out any maintenance work on the appli ance Unplug the appliance from the power outlet Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance Always un plug the appliance at the power outlet WARNING To care for and safel...

Page 6: ...ecommended in the maintenance or repair instructions You must un derstand these maintenance or repair instructions and have the expertise to carry out the repairs properly Only original spare parts may be used to repair the ap pliance If the power cord of this appliance becomes damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer the manufac turer s Customer Service or an authorized service provider in...

Page 7: ...Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children 1 11 Safety systems Protect children from possible hazards resulting from the appliance The appliance is equipped with a control panel lock Page 25 Control panel lock You can use the control panel lock to secure the appli ance against being operated unintentionally using the con trols and therefore protect persons primarily children fr...

Page 8: ...age to the appli ance Only operate the appliance with cold or warm max 60 C 140 F mains water Unsuitable cleaning agents may damage the surfaces of the appliance Do not use strong or abrasive cleaning agents Do not use cleaning agents with a high alcohol content Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges Clean the appliance with nothing but water and a soft damp cloth Remove all detergent r...

Page 9: ... wash cycle The delivery consists of the following Washing machine Accompanying documents Transit bolts Removing the transit bolts Page 13 Cover caps Water inlet hoses Connecting the water inlet hoses Page 14 Elbow for securing the water outlet hose 4 3 Requirements for the installation location WARNING The appliance contains live parts Touching live parts is dangerous Do not operate the appliance...

Page 10: ...or open to 165 13 0 in 33 0 cm e Appliance depth appliance door open to 90 42 5 in 106 3 cm The height of the appliance depends on the extension of the height adjustable appliance feet Length of the power cord and hoses Observe the length of the power cord and hoses Left side of the appli ance Right side of the ap pliance Power cord 45 0 in 113 0 cm 62 0 in 157 0 cm Water inlet hose 38 0 in 97 0 c...

Page 11: ...and with varying depths and widths in a washer dryer stack Do not install a washer dryer stack on a platform the appliances may tip over Note In case of set up in a washer dryer stack please observe the requirements for the installation location K J D A E F C B A D C E F H G Required space min A Both sides 0 6 in 1 5 cm B Top side 6 3 in 16 cm C Rear side 2 5 in 6 4 cm D Front side 2 4 in 6 1 cm K...

Page 12: ...ce can be set up uncovered under a counter top Note The front of the appliance must not be covered by doors or curtains A B C Dimensions of the installa tion recess min A 28 0 in 71 1 cm B 23 8 in 60 5 cm C 34 5 in 87 6 cm Underneath a countertop not recommended The appliance can be set up covered under a countertop Note If the front of the appliance is covered ventilation openings must be install...

Page 13: ...it bolts The appliance is secured for transportation using transit bolts on the rear of the appliance Note Keep the transit bolt screws and the sleeves in a safe place for future transport Page 36 1 Pull the hoses out of the holders 2 Unscrew and remove all 4 screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench 3 Remove the power cord from the holder 4 Remove the 4 sleeves 5 Put on the 4 cover caps ...

Page 14: ... the hot water connection of the appliance 3 Open the faucets carefully and check that the connec tion points are tight Water outlet connection types This information is intended to help you to connect this ap pliance to the water outlet NOTICE When draining the water drain hose is subject to water pressure and may come loose from the installed connec tion point Secure the water drain hose against...

Page 15: ...ly on the ground 3 Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench In doing so hold the appliance foot tight and do not ad just its height 4 8 Connecting the appliance to the electric ity supply Note Your electrical domestic installation for this appli ance must comply with the local legal provisions and safety regulations and should include a residual current circuit breaker...

Page 16: ...iance 1 2 4 6 3 5 7 7 On certain models specific details such as the color and shape may differ from those pictured 1 Maintenance flap for the drain pump 2 Door 3 Detergent drawer Page 16 4 Control panel Page 17 5 Water drain hose Page 14 6 Power cord Page 15 7 Transit bolts Page 13 5 2 Detergent drawer Note Observe the manufacturer s instructions on the use and dosage of the detergent and care pr...

Page 17: ...n information about the operat ing status 2 3 1 1 4 1 Programs 2 Program selector Page 24 3 Display 4 Buttons Before using for the first time 6 Before using for the first time Before using for the first time Prepare the appliance for use 6 1 Starting an empty washing cycle Your appliance was inspected thoroughly before leaving the factory To remove any residual water run the first wash cycle witho...

Page 18: ...f de tergent recommended by the detergent manufacturer for light soiling Do not use detergent suitable for woolens or delicates 6 Push in the detergent drawer 7 Press Start Pause to start the program a The display shows the remaining program duration a After the program has ended the display shows End 8 Start the first wash cycle or set the program selector to Off to switch off the appliance Basic...

Page 19: ...Warm Hot and Extra Hot Start pause Start cancel or pause Lights up The program is running and can be cancelled or paused Flashes The program can be started or continued Wash Program status Rinse Program status Spin Program status End End of program Program status Control panel lock Lights up The control panel lock is activated Flashes The control panel lock is activated and the appliance has been ...

Page 20: ...ormation Door Lights up The door is locked and cannot be opened Flashes The door is not closed Off The door is unlocked and can be opened Tap No water pressure The water pressure is too low E 35 10 1 Fault Fault code fault display signal 1 Example ...

Page 21: ...d in the set number of hours Once the program has started the program duration is dis played Temperature Cold Warm Hot Extra Hot Adjust the temperature Spin Speed No Spin Low Med High Adjust the spin speed or deactivate the spin cycle If No Spin is selected the water is drained and the spin cy cle is deactivated The laundry stays wet inside the drum 3 Sec Activate Deactivate Control panel lock Pag...

Page 22: ...ld Extra Hot Spin speed No Spin High Full load 1 2 load1 Jeans Wash dark colored and color intense items made from cotton or permanent press fabric e g jeans Turn laundry inside out before washing Use liquid detergent Program setting Temperature Cold Hot Spin speed No Spin High 1 2 load Heavy Duty Wash pillows or quilts stuffed with synthetic fibers or down fillings Wash large items separately Use...

Page 23: ...rics Short program for small items of lightly soiled laundry Program setting Temperature Cold Hot Spin speed No Spin High 1 2 load Delicates Wash delicate washable items made from silk viscose and synthetics 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 Program setting Temperature Cold Hot Spin ...

Page 24: ... be found on the packaging Notes when using liquid detergents only use liquid detergents that are self flowing Do not mix different liquid detergents Do not mix detergent and fabric softener Do not use products that have expired or are highly congealed do not use products containing solvents caustic agents or volatile substances Use dyes sparingly as salt may damage stainless steel Do not use colo...

Page 25: ... 20 2 Open the door 3 Add or remove laundry 4 Close the door 5 Press Start Pause 13 9 Terminating the program 1 Press Start Pause 2 Open the door The appliance door remains locked for safety reasons if the temperature and water levels are high If the temperature is high start the Rinse program If the water level is high start the Spin program or select a suitable program for draining 3 Remove the ...

Page 26: ...am selector to position 2 a The display shows the current value 3 Set the program selector to the required position 4 To change the value press Finish in 5 To save the changes switch off the appliance Cleaning and maintenance 16 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning and maintenance To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time it is important to clean and maintain it carefully 16 1 Cleani...

Page 27: ...y them 5 Fit the insert and click it into place 6 Clean the opening for the detergent drawer 7 Push in the detergent drawer 16 3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump in the event of faults e g blockages or rattling noises Emptying the drain pump 1 Turn off the faucet 2 Switch off the appliance 3 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from the power supply 4 Open and remove the service flap ...

Page 28: ...en us Cleaning and maintenance 28 2 1 1 2 5 Loosen the screws and remove the protective film 6 Slide a sufficiently large container under the opening 7 Take the drain hose out of the holder ...

Page 29: ...p Requirement The drain pump is empty Page 27 1 Since water may remain in the drain pump unscrew the pump cap carefully The filter insert in the pump housing may become stuck due to coarse particles of dirt Loosen the dirt and remove the filter insert 2 Clean the interior the thread on the pump cap and the pump housing The pump cap is comprised of two parts which can be taken apart for cleaning 3 ...

Page 30: ...ews 7 Insert and close the service flap 2 1 Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash run a suitable program for draining after you have emptied the drain pump 1 Turn the faucet on 2 Insert the mains plug 3 Switch on the appliance 4 Pour 1 US quart 1 liter of water into compartment II 5 Select a suitable program for draining ...

Page 31: ...amount of detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load Unapproved extension installed on the water outlet hose Remove any unapproved extensions from the water outlet 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 into the appliance The han dle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position E 60 2B The unbalan...

Page 32: ...ram Page 25 Water level is too high Select a suitable program for draining flashes The door is not closed 1 Close the door 2 Press Start Pause to start the program Laundry is caught in the door 1 Open the door again 2 Remove any trapped laundry 3 Close the door 4 Press Start Pause to start the program All other fault codes Operational fault Call Customer Service Customer Service Page 37 E 30 20 So...

Page 33: ...5 liters of water and pour the mixture into the left hand compartment not for outdoor clothing sportswear or items stuffed with down Reduce the amount of detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load Unapproved extension installed on the water outlet hose Remove any unapproved extensions from the water outlet hose Connecting the appliance Page 14 The pump cap is not fully screwed in Ensu...

Page 34: ... build up Detergent dosage is too high Immediate measure Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 0 5 US quarts 0 5 liters of water and pour the mixture into the left hand compartment not for outdoor clothing sportswear or items stuffed with down Reduce the amount of detergent for the next washing cycle with the same load High spin speed not reached A low spin speed is selected The next time you...

Page 35: ...or trapped The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distributed Redistribute the laundry in the drum Note Where possible mix large and small items in the drum Laundry items of dif ferent size distribute themselves better during the spin cycle Start the Rinse Spin program Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced spin speed to elim...

Page 36: ...event transport damage 1 Use a screwdriver to remove the 4 cover caps Keep the cover caps 2 Insert the 4 transit bolts Removing the transit bolts Page 13 18 3 Using the appliance again For further information see and Starting an empty washing cycle Page 17 18 4 Disposal of your old appliance Environmentally compatible disposal allows valuable raw materials to be recycled WARNING Children can lock ...

Page 37: ...iance sold to you Prod uct provided that the Product was purchased For your normal household non commercial use and has in fact at all times only been used for normal house hold purposes New at retail not a display as is or previously re turned model and not for resale or commercial use Within the United States or Canada and has at all times remained within the country of original purchase The war...

Page 38: ... Bosch is under no obligation at law or otherwise to pro vide you with any concessions including repairs prorates or Product replacement once this warranty has expired 21 7 Warranty Exclusions The warranty coverage described herein excludes all de fects or damage that are not the direct fault of Bosch in cluding without limitation one or more of the following Use of the Product in anything other t...

Page 39: ...IN EXCESS OF DIRECT DAMAGES WHICH ARE DEFINITIVELY CAUSED EXCLUSIVELY BY BOSCH OR OTHERWISE SOME STATES DO NOT AL LOW THE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE EX CLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHE...

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