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Your new washing machine

You have chosen a Bosch washing 

machine. 

Please take a few minutes to read and 

become familiar with the advantages of 

your washing machine.

To meet the high quality demands 

required by Bosch, every washing 

machine that leaves our factory is 

carefully checked to ensure that it 

functions correctly and is in perfect 

condition.

For more information on our products, 

accessories, replacement parts and 

services, see our website www.bosch-

home.com or contact our after-sales 

service centres.

If the operating and installation 

instructions describe different models, 

any differences will be pointed out at the 

relevant points in the text.

Read these operating and installation 

instructions before switching on the 

washing machine.

Display rules

:

 Warning!

This combination of symbol and signal 

word indicates a possibly dangerous 

situation. Not heeding the warning can 

cause death or injuries.

Caution!

This signal word indicates a possibly 

dangerous situation. Not heeding the 

caution can cause property and/or 

environmental damage.

Note/tip

Information about the optimum use of 

the appliance/any other useful 

information.

1. 2. 3. / a) b) c)

The steps are represented by numbers 

or letters.

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Lists are represented by a small box or 

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Страница 1: ...en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions Washing machine WAK ...

Страница 2: ...perating and installation instructions describe different models any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points in the text Read these operating and installation instructions before switching on the washing machine Display rules Warning This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation Not heeding the warning can cause death or injuries Caution This si...

Страница 3: ...eaching 23 Soaking 23 C Detergent 23 Correct selection of detergent 23 Saving energy and detergent 24 0 Programme default settings 24 Temperature 24 Spin speed 24 Ready in 25 Additional programme settings25 Speed Eco Perfect 25 Easy Iron 26 Water Rinse 26 Prewash 26 1 Operating the appliance 26 Preparing the washing machine 26 Select programme switch on the appliance 26 Change the programme defaul...

Страница 4: ...nly be used for washing domestic laundry consisting of machine washable items and hand washable woollens see label on item Using the appliance for any other purpose is outside of the scope of its intended application and is forbidden This appliance is suitable for operation with mains water and commercially available detergents and care products must be suitable for use in washing machines This ap...

Страница 5: ...eceived instruction on how to use the appliance safely and they have understood the potential risks of using the appliance Children must not play with this appliance Do not allow children to clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised Keep children under 3 years and pets away from this appliance Do not leave the appliance unattended when children or other people who are unable to assess the risk...

Страница 6: ...erial damage damage to the appliance If the appliance is not installed properly this may lead to a dangerous situation Ensure the following The mains voltage on your power socket must match the rated voltage specified on the appliance identification plate The connected loads and the required fuse protection are specified on the identification plate The appliance must only be connected to alternati...

Страница 7: ...orrectly installed Do not use extension cords power strips or multi way couplers Warning Risk of injury material damage damage to the appliance The appliance may vibrate or move when in operation potentially resulting in injury or material damage Place the appliance on a clean even solid surface and using a spirit level to guide you level it with the screw in feet Riskofinjury materialdamage damag...

Страница 8: ...t in material damage or damage to the appliance Use the hoses supplied with the appliance or genuine spare part hoses only Materialdamage damagetotheappliance The appliance is secured for transportation by transport locking devices If the transport locking devices are not removed before the appliance is operated this may result in damage to the appliance It is important to completely remove all tr...

Страница 9: ... the hot detergent solution Warning Eye skin irritation Detergent and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer is opened while the appliance is in operation Rinse eyes skin thoroughly if they it come s into contact with detergents or care products If accidentally swallowed seek medical advice Caution Material damage damage to the appliance If the amount of laundry in the appliance excee...

Страница 10: ...r service Warning Risk of poisoning Poisonous fumes may be given off by cleaning agents that contain solvents e g cleaning solvent Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents Warning Risk of electric shock material damage damage to the appliance If moisture penetrates the appliance this may cause it to short circuit Do not use a pressure washer steam cleaner hose or spray gun to clean your ap...

Страница 11: ... out after several minutes Start button flashes To activate the light press any button Energy saving mode is not activated if a programme is running If the laundry is subsequently dried in a tumble dryer select the spin speed according to the tumble dryer manufacturer s instructions 5 Positioning and connecting PositioningandconnectingIncluded with the appliance Note Check the machine for transpor...

Страница 12: ...no risk of tripping Caution Damage to the appliance Frozen hoses may rip burst Do not install the washing machine in areas exposed to frost or outdoors Caution Water damage The connection points for the water supply hose and water drain hose are under high water pressure To prevent leaks and water damage you must follow the instructions in this section Notes In addition to the safety information l...

Страница 13: ...oard min 30 mm thick which is screwed tightly to the floor Removing the transport locks Caution Damage to the appliance The machine is secured for transportation using transport locks If the transport locks are not removed the drum for example may become damaged when the machine is operated Before using the appliance for the first time make sure that you completely remove all four transport locks ...

Страница 14: ...t immerse the Aqua Stop safety valve in water it contains an electric valve Observe the following when connecting the machine Notes Only operate the washing machine using cold mains water Do not connect the machine to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot water boiler Do not use a used supply hose Only use the supply hose supplied or one that was purchased from an authorised specialist retailer Do...

Страница 15: ...er pressure any escaping water may cause water damage Secure the drain hose so that it cannot slip out Note Do not kink the water drain hose or put strain on it lengthways You can lay the water drain hose as follows Outlet in a sink Warning Risk of scalding When you are washing at high temperatures there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot detergent solution e g if hot detergen...

Страница 16: ...on 2 Check the alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level and adjust it if necessary Change the height by turning the appliance feet All four appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground 3 Tighten the lock nut against the housing In doing so hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing Electrical c...

Страница 17: ...itch 2 pole switch off must be built into the permanent installation in accordance with electrical installation regulations The mains cable is not bent squashed modified cut through or in contact with heat sources Before washing for the first time The washing machine has been thoroughly tested before leaving the factory To remove any water that may be left over from testing run the first wash cycl...

Страница 18: ...locked emergency draining 5 Remove the hoses Attach the transport locks 1 Use a screwdriver to remove the covers and then keep them in a safe place 2 Insert all four sleeves The mains cable can be clamped to the holders 3 Insert the transport lock bolts and tighten them with a WAF13 spanner Before switching on the appliance again Notes The transport braces must be removed Pour approx 1 litre of wa...

Страница 19: ...the appliance en 19 Getting to know the appliance GettingtoknowtheapplianceWashing machine 6 7 Detergent drawer Page 27 0 Operating display panel 8 Door with door handle 9S Open the door 9T Close the door Service flap ...

Страница 20: ...elector for selecting a programme and switching the machine on off via the Off position 0 Programmes You can find an overview of all programmes on the printed supplement for the installation and operating instructions 8 Display panel for settings and information ...

Страница 21: ...co Perfect H Water Rinse Easy Iron Prewash P Start Start Reload Pause A for starting pausing e g to add laundry and cancelling a programme 0 8 E Childlock control panel lock The maximum spin speed depends on the programme and model The number and choice of settings depends on the model 3 Other indicators and symbols Information on Õ Door locked Å Foam detected r Tap off water pressure too low Ò Ò ...

Страница 22: ... level of soiling together Some examples of soiling levels can be found on Page 24 Light Do not prewash select the Speed Perfect setting if necessary Normal Heavy Load less laundry select a program with prewash Stains Remove pretreat stains while they are fresh Firstly dab with soapy water do not rub Then wash the items of laundry with the appropriate program Stubborn or dried in stains can someti...

Страница 23: ...t selection of detergent The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent temperature and treatment of the laundry See also www sartex ch If you visit www cleanright eu you will find further information on detergents care products and cleaning agents for domestic use Standard detergent with optical brighteners Suitable for boil washable white laundry made from linen or cotton Programm...

Страница 24: ... s Temperature Depending on what stage the programme is in you can change the set temperature before and during the programme The maximum temperature that can be set depends on the programme that has been selected Spin speed 0 rpm 0 rpm Spin speed Depending on what stage the program is in you can change the spin speed in rpm revolutions per minute before and during the program Setting 0 The rinsin...

Страница 25: ...he program is running Certain factors can affect the program length e g Program settings Detergent dosage additional rinse cycles if required due to foaming Load size type of textiles water absorption differs Imbalances e g due to fitted sheets are offset with several start ups of spin cycles Fluctuations in power supply Water pressure infeeding speed Following the start of the program you can cha...

Страница 26: ...cularly sensitive skin and or for areas with very soft water Prewash T Prewash T Button depending on the model For heavily soiled laundry Note Pour detergent into compartments I and II 1 Operating the appliance OperatingtheappliancePreparing the washing machine Note The washing machine must be correctly installed and connected From Page 11 1 Connect the mains plug 2 Turn on the water tap 3 Open th...

Страница 27: ...tems of laundry of varying sizes Laundry items of different sizes distribute themselves better during the spin cycle Individual laundry items may cause an unbalanced load Observe the maximum specified load Overfilling adversely affects the washing result and promotes creasing 1 Unfold presorted laundry items and place them in the drum 2 Make sure that no items of laundry are trapped between the do...

Страница 28: ...click it into place 3 Reinsert the drawer Note Do not use the measuring aid for gel detergents and washing powder or for programs with prewash or when the Fertig in Ready in time is selected Start the programme Press the Start button The indicator lamp lights up and the program starts The display panel shows the Ready in time while the program is running or the program duration and the program pro...

Страница 29: ...es and the machine checks whether it is possible to add laundry If the following appears in the display panel the Õ symbol disappears and adding is possible the Õ symbol lights up it is not possible to add laundry To continue the program press the button Start The program continues automatically Notes Do not leave the door open for too long when adding laundry as water from the laundry may leak ou...

Страница 30: ...nel H Sensors SensorsAutomatic load sensing The automatic load sensing function adapts the water consumption ideally to each programme depending on the type of fabric and the load Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the laundry by repeatedly starting and stopping drum spinning If the laundry is extremel...

Страница 31: ...ls Exiting setting mode You can now exit setting mode by turning the programme selector to the Off position The settings are saved 2 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaningandmaintenance Warning Danger of death There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components Switch off the appliance and pull out the mains plug Warning Risk of poisoning Toxic vapours can be produced by cleaning agents that...

Страница 32: ...ired follow the manufacturer s instructions for the descaling agent Suitable descalers can be obtained via our website or from our after sales service Detergent drawer and housing If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues 1 Pull out the detergent drawer Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer 2 To remove the insert Push the insert upwards from below with your ...

Страница 33: ... the retainer Remove the sealing cap allow the detergent solution to flow out into a suitable container Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer 5 Carefully unscrew the pump cover residual water may leak out Clean the interior pump cover thread and pump housing The impeller in the detergent solution pump must be able to rotate Refit the pump cover and screw it on tightly...

Страница 34: ...se from the tap Clean the filter with a small brush 6 For standard and Aqua Secure models clean the filter on the rear of the appliance Remove the hose from the rear of the appliance Use pliers to remove the filter and then clean it 7 Connect the hose and check for leaks 3 Faults and what to do about them Faultsandwhattodoaboutthem Emergency release e g in the event of a power cut The programme wi...

Страница 35: ...Õ is flashing The door is not properly closed Push the door closed or open and close it again Laundry is caught Open and close the door again If necessary switch the appliance off and on again select a programme configure the settings and start the programme when the programme is paused The door is open and the water level is too high Close the door immediately Press the Start button to continue t...

Страница 36: ...joint on the supply hose The appliance is not filling with water Detergent is not being dis pensed Have you pressed the Start button Is the tap turned on Could the filter be clogged Clean the filter Page 34 Is the supply hose kinked or trapped The door will not open The safety function is active Do you want to stop the program Page 29 Is the childproof lock E activated If so deactivate it Page 29 ...

Страница 37: ...etergent that contains a bleaching agent Note Topreventfoaming onlyusehalftheamountofdetergentrecommended by the detergent manufacturer Do not use detergents intended for woollens or delicates The Å symbol is lit on the display panel Foam may be leaking from the detergent drawer Have you used too much detergent Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 1 2 litre of water and pour it into compartm...

Страница 38: ...he display panel when the program is paused The door is locked It is not possible to add more laundry The temperature is too high Wait until the temperature drops The water level is too high Close the door immediately if necessary Press the Start button to resume the program The Õ symbol is flashing on the display panel when the program is paused The door is open and the water level is too high Cl...

Страница 39: ...nditions 1 If water damage is caused due to a fault in our Aqua Stop system we will compensate domestic customers for the damage caused 2 The liability guarantee is valid for the service life of the appliance 3 It is a prerequisite of all warranty claims that the appliance with Aqua Stop must have been installed and connected correctly in accordance with our instructions this also includes a corre...

Страница 40: ...ry Straße 34 81739 München GERMANY 9001316684 9001316684 9708 Die Kontaktdaten aller Länder finden Sie im beiliegenden Kundendienst Verzeichnis 7 Beratung und Reparaturauftrag bei Störungen D 089 69 339 339 A 0810 550 511 CH 0848 840 040 ...

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