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  • Page 1 WFD2473 en Operating instructions and installation...
  • Page 2 Index Page Points to remember Notes on safety and general warnings ....Notes on the removal and disposal of packaging ....... Protecting the environment / Hints on saving energy .
  • Page 3 Notes on safety and general warnings This appliance complies with the industry safety Take care when pumping out hot water. regulations. A flashing light does not indicate a fault. See the section: «Washing machine Points to remember before putting the status indicator lights».
  • Page 4 Notes on the removal and Protecting the environment / disposal of packaging Hints on saving energy Removal and disposal of packaging material m The most economical and environmentally for a new appliance friendly way to use the machine is always to wash the maximum amount of laundry: ! Remove and dispose of packaging in Cottons/coloureds...

  • Page 5: Removing The Transport Securing Devices

    Removing the transport securing devices Remove all the transport securing devices from the back of the machine before starting the appliance for the first time. Caution. Risk of injury through spanner slipping. m Loosen and remove the 4 fastening bolts «A», the tie bar (depending on model) and the seal.

  • Page 6: Aligning The Appliance

    Installing the unit The appliance must be placed on a firm flat surface to ensure that it is stable during spinning. Soft floor coverings, such as carpets or foam-backed flooring are not suitable surfaces for installation. If you have a wooden joist floor, the appliance must be placed on a water-resistant wooden board, 30 mm thick.

  • Page 7: Connecting To The Water Supply

    Connecting to the water supply A pipe or standard domestic fresh-water hose is required for the water supply (included), with a minimum pressure of 1 bar (water must flow at a rate of approximately 8 litres per minute with the tap fully open).

  • Page 8: Connecting To The Power Supply

    If the water is discharged via a sink, ensure that the outlet hose cannot be dislodged. Check also that the water drains away quickly enough. Ensure that the sink plug is not preventing drainage. Risk of flooding. Connecting to the power supply The appliance must only be connected to an A.C.

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your New Appliance

    Getting to know your new appliance 1. Protective plate (Lid). 2. Detergent and softener drawer. 3. Control panel (printed keys, symbols or full text, depending on model of appliance). 4. Nameplate. 5. Door. 6. Door opener. 7. Outlet pump (water outlet filter) behind the base board. 8.
  • Page 10 Programme and spin speed Function and «Start» selection selectors button Start The programme selector is used to select and The appliance starts the programme selected adjust programmes. Turn the selector when the button is pressed. The clockwise (to the right). Align the setting mark «Wash/Ready»...
  • Page 11 Detergents and softeners You can use all powder and liquid detergents suitable for front-loading washing machines. Do not use hand washing detergents because they produce too much foam. Do not use solvent-based detergents in automatic washing machines. Risk of explosion. Do not use washing performance enhancers, stain removers or sprays near the machine as they could damage the machine.

  • Page 12: Preparing The Laundry

    Hints Fabric softeners Put the fabric softener in the chamber marked 2. Do not exceed the «MAX» marking (maximum to the lower edge of the piece because the softener will be flushed into the water with the detergent at the start of the washing cycle and so have no effect in the fabric softening cycle.
  • Page 13 Maximum washing loads permitted: Soiled or very soiled hard-wearing white laundry/Colourfast and hard-wearing laundry 5.0 kg / 11 lb Synthetics 3.0 kg / 6.6 lb Delicates and woollens 2.0 kg / 4.4 lb Practical advice m Remove all foreign material and metal objects from the items, for example, safety pins, fasteners, clips, etc.
  • Page 14 First washing cycle Carry out the first wash without any laundry in the machine to remove residual water left from testing the machine at the factory. m Check that the transport security devices have been removed from at the back of the machine (refer to the removal instructions for the machine).
  • Page 15 Washing / Opening the door / Loading the machine / Shutting the door Opening the door m Pull the door catch towards you. Put the laundry in the Items which have been pre-treated with detergents washing machine containing solvents, for example stain removers, cleaning fluids, etc., should be left to dry in the open air before washing.
  • Page 16 Wash the laundry Additional functions Reduces the spin speed. Rinse hold The laundry remains in the water after the final. Selecting a wash programme Starting a programme Basic wash programmes See the programme table below m Turn the programme selector to the «Cottons+Linens»...
  • Page 17 Wash programme end / Taking the laundry out of the machine Interrupting a wash programme If you should wish to stop a programme already in progress: The «Spin/End» indicator light flashes. m Turn the programme selector to «Off». m Turn the programme selector to «Off». m Turn the programme selector to the If necessary: «Drain»...
  • Page 18 Cleaning/Maintenance/Frost protection Disconnect the appliance from the mains and shut off the water supply before carrying out any maintenance work. Cleaning the outside Do not use solvents. These products can damage of the appliance the washing machine's components, produce noxious fumes and may cause an explosion.
  • Page 19 Rust stains should be cleaned using chlorine-free detergents Cleaning the drum (look at the list of substances contained in the product on the packaging.) Never use wire wool. Water inlet hose It is recommended that the condition of the hose be checked every 5 years to prevent the risk of damage caused by leaks or flooding.
  • Page 20 The appliance's water inlet filters must be cleaned with the tap is Wiping the appliance's water inlet filters open and no water flowing into the appliance. The filters are located in the hose connection joining the water supply pipe to the domestic water supply, and in the solenoid valve connection at the back of the machine.
  • Page 21 Malfunctions with simple solutions Repairs to electrical appliances must only be carried out by qualified specialists. Repairs carried out incorrectly can be dangerous. Malfunction Possible cause / Remedy The On/Off light does not - The appliance plug is not inserted in the socket or not fully inserted in the socket.

  • Page 22: After Sales Service

    After-Sales Service m Before calling the After-Sales Service, check whether you can solve the problem yourself. (See the «Problems with simple solutions» section). This will avoid unnecessary cost as technical expenses are not covered by the warranty. ! If a malfunction occurs despite following the instructions given above, disconnect the appliance, pull the plug out of the socket and close the tap, then contact the After-sales Service.

  • Page 23: Technical Data

    Technical data - Width 59.5 cm - Height 85.0 cm - Depth 56 cm Weight approx. 70 kg Drum capacity according to the Voltage nameplate Fuse Water pressure 1-10 bar Consumption data Consumption ** Programme Programme Size of load Size of load Current Water Duration...
  • Page 24 As our contribution towards the protection of the environment, we use only recycled paper. BOSCH cares for the environment. 8407 en 9000028717 ROBERT BOSCH HAUSGERÄTE GMBH...

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