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Washing machine WAK20065IN en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Safety instructions If you lean on the washing Safety instructions ■ machine door when it is open, the washing machine Electrical safety may tip over and cause S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s injuries.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Danger of death! Eye/skin irritation! Children may lock themselves Detergents and care products in appliances, putting their lives may cause irritation if they at risk. come into contact with the eyes For appliances that have or skin. reached the end of their service Keep detergents and care life:...
Saving energy and detergent authorized collection centers for ~ Page 12 disposal Energy-saving mode: The display ■ www.bosch-home.com/in/about- panel lighting goes out after a few bosch/responsibility.html minutes and Start/Pause A flashes. See also: To activate the lighting, press any Contact No: 180042535287 (toll-free) button.
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Connect the mains Turn on the water Sort the laundry. Open the door. plug. tap. -------- Select a programme Load the laundry .
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer ~ Page 17 Controls/display elements Washing machine door with window handle...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Start/Pause A for starting, interrupting and cancelling a programme 0 Prewash T, Quick e for choosing the additional programme settings Overview of all programme settings ~ Page 15 8 Status indicators for the programme progress (programme sequence): 6 : End...
Laundry Sorting laundry Laundry Sort your laundry according to the care P repare the laundry instructions and manufacturer's L a u n d r y information on the care labels: Caution! Type of fabric/fibre ■ Damage to the appliance/fabrics Colour ■...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Max. 3.5 kg/2 kg Super 30/15 min ,/- Extra-short programme of approx. 30 minutes, suitable for small cold items of lightly soiled laundry 1000 rpm Note: Shorter programme duration (approx.
Additional programme settings Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Drain [ Drain of the rinsing water Starching Additional programme settings Laundry shall not be treated with Note: fabric softener. Prewash T Starching is possible in all wash A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s programmes if liquid starch is used.
Operating the appliance Placing laundry into the drum Operating the appliance Warning Danger of death! Preparing the washing Items of laundry pretreated with O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g.
Operating the appliance Measure and add detergent Pour the detergent and care products into the appropriate compartments: and care products Caution! Damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the washing machine.
Operating the appliance Do not use the measuring aid for Removing laundry/switching Note: gel detergents and washing powder, or off the appliance for programmes with prewash or when "Ready in" time is selected. Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry. For models without a measuring aid, Set the programme selector to off pour the liquid detergent into the...
Sensors Caution! Sensors Damage to the appliance Cleaning agents that contain solvents, A utomatic load sensing e.g. cleaning solvent, can damage S e n s o r s surfaces and components in the The automatic load sensing function machine. adapts the water consumption ideally to Do not use cleaning agents that contain each programme depending on the solvents.
Cleaning and maintenance Clean the detergent dispenser tray Replace the sealing cap and place and insert with water and a brush, the drainage hose in the retainer. and dry it. Clean the inside of the housing as well. Fit the insert and lock it in place (push the cylinder onto the guide pin).
Cleaning and maintenance The drain hose at the siphon For standard and Aqua-Secure models, clean the filter on the rear of is blocked the appliance: Remove the hose from the rear of Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the appliance, the mains plug. Remove the filter using pliers and Loosen the hose clamp.
Faults and what to do about them. Caution! Faults and what to do Water damage about them. Any escaping water may cause water damage. Emergency release Do not open the washing machine door F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m . if water can be seen through the glass.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedial action Indicator lights for status displays and/or buttons flash: Note: Indicator lights O Close the washing machine door properly, laundry may be caught. und N flash. Indicator lights 0 Turn the water tap on fully, ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Spin result not satisfac- Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin tory. because the laundry is unevenly distributed. Laundry wet/too damp. Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum. Spin cycle started and Not a fault –...
After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot correct the fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e (see section, Faults and what to do about them ~ Page 22), please contact our after-sales service.
Consumption rates Consumption rates Consumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme duration* i Cottons cold 6.5 kg 0.15 kWh 62 l 1 3/4 h i Cottons 40 °C 6.5 kg 0.67 kWh...
Positioning and connecting In addition, a hose clamp (24 - 40 mm diameter, available from specialist dealers) is required to connect the water drain hose to a siphon. Useful tools Spirit level for levelling ■ Wrench with: ■ – WAF 13 for loosening the transport locks, and –...
Positioning and connecting Notes Notes In addition to the safety information Recess width of 60 cm required. ■ ■ listed here, the local water and Only install the washing machine ■ electricity supplier may have special underneath a continuous worktop requirements.
Positioning and connecting Remove the sleeves. To do this, Right-hand connection ■ remove the mains cable from the holders. Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/the after-sales service:...
Positioning and connecting Only tighten the screw connections Open the water tap carefully, ■ by hand. If the screw connections checking the leak tightness of the are tightened too much with a tool connection points. The screw (pliers), the thread may be connection is under mains water damaged.
Positioning and connecting – The water drains away quickly Tighten the lock nut against the enough. 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.
Positioning and connecting If an earth-leakage circuit breaker is Do not use the machine with an ■ ■ used, only a type which displays this extension box, extension cord, spike symbol is used: z. busters etc., as this may lead to Only this symbol guarantees improper grounding conditions.
Positioning and connecting Transportation Installing the transport locks: Remove the covers and keep them e.g. when moving home in a safe place. Use a screwdriver if necessary. Preparatory work: Turn off the water tap. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose.
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0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY *9001096000*...