Bosch WAN24121AU User Manual And Installation Instructions

Bosch WAN24121AU User Manual And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAN24121AU [en] User manual and installa- tion instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 10 Before using for the first time........   30 1.1 General information.... 4 10.1 Starting an empty washing 1.2 Intended use....... 4 cycle ........ 30 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 11 Laundry........   31 1.5 Safe use ........ 7 11.1 Preparing the laundry ..... 31 1.6 Safe cleaning and mainten-...
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   38 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 38 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 38 15 Basic settings......   39 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 39 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 40 16 Cleaning and servicing ....    40 17 Troubleshooting.......
  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Page 6 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may 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. ▶...
  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of chemical burns! If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance. Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation. ▶ Rinse eyes and/or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products.
  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage ▶ Ensure that the inner diameter of 2 Preventing material Preventing material damage the water tap is at least 17 mm. damage ▶ Make sure that the length of the thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage If the water pressure is too high or...
  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en ▶ Remove all detergent residue, Reduce the washing temperature for spray residue or other residues im- lightly and normally soiled laundry. mediately if they come into contact a At low temperatures, the appliance with the appliance. consumes less energy.
  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Remove any packaging and pro- 4 Installation and con- Installation and connection tective covers completely from the nection appliance. For the environmentally friendly Installation and connection disposal of the packaging materi- 4.1 Unpacking the appliance als, observe the information on the topic of Note: Please read the information in → "Disposing of packaging",...
  • Page 13: Contents Of Package

    Installation and connection en 4.2 Contents of package After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery. Washing machine WARNING Risk of electric shock! Accompanying documents The appliance contains live parts. Touching live parts is dangerous. Water inlet hose ▶...
  • Page 14: Removing The Transit Bolts

    en Installation and connection ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If the appliance is installed in areas tion exposed to frost or outdoors, frozen On a wall Do not trap the residual water may damage the appli- hoses between ance and frozen hoses may crack or the wall and the split.
  • Page 15: Connecting The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Unscrew and remove all four Put on the four cover caps. screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the four cover caps. Pull the power cord out of the holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Remove the four sleeves.
  • Page 16: Aligning The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Connect the water inlet hose. Note: Observe the draining heights. The draining heights are: minimum: 60 cm, maximum: 100 cm. Drainage into a Secure the con- siphon nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Drainage into a Fix and secure washbasin the water outlet Connect the water inlet hose to a...
  • Page 17: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    Installation and connection en Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF Screw the lock nuts tightly against 17 wrench by turning it in a clock- the housing using a WAF 17 wise direction. wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and To align the appliance, turn the ap- do not adjust its height.
  • Page 18 en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured.
  • Page 19: Familiarising Yourself With

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5.2 Detergent drawer Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡ Liquid starch ¡ Waterproofing agent Compartment I: ¡ Detergent for prewash ¡ Hygiene detergent 5.3 Controls You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.
  • Page 20 en Display 6 Display Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time The programme end has been set and the remaining number of hours is displayed.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Designation Description End of pro- Programme status gramme ⁠ Childproof lock ¡ Lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ Flashes: The childproof lock is active and the programme selector has been adjusted. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 38 ⁠...
  • Page 22 en Buttons 7 Buttons Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the selected programme. You Buttons can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 24. Button Selection Description Start / Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
  • Page 23 Buttons en Button Selection Description Rinse Plus ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate an additional rinse cycle. ¡ Deactivate Recommended for particularly sensit- ive skin or in regions with very soft water.
  • Page 24: Programmes

    8 Programmes Programmes Below is an overview of the programmes. You can find information on the load and on the adjustable pro- Programmes gramme options. Tip: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on programme selection. → "Care symbols on the care labels", Page 32 Programme Description Programme settings...
  • Page 25 Programme Description Programme settings Divide the detergent between the de- tergent drawer for the prewash and the main wash. → "Detergent drawer", Page 19 Easy Care Wash items made from synthetic or 1200 blended fabrics. Mixed Wash items made from cotton, linen, 1200 or synthetic or blended fabrics.
  • Page 26 Programme Description Programme settings – – – ⁠ Wool Hand- or machine-washable items that are made from wool or contain wool. To prevent the laundry from shrink- ing, the drum moves the items very gently with long pauses. Use a detergent that is suitable for wool.
  • Page 27 Programme Description Programme settings – – ⁠ Quilt / Duvet Wash pillows or quilts stuffed with 1200 synthetic fibres or down fillings. Wash large items separately. Use a detergent that is suitable for down or delicates. Use sparingly. Do not use fabric softener. Note: To prevent excessive foaming, remove air from laundry items by rolling them up before you wash...
  • Page 28 Programme Description Programme settings Use washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. Halve the amount of detergent to avoid foaming. Do not use fabric softener. Do not use liquid detergent or deter- gent that is intended for woollens or delicates. Note: The drum cleaning indicator will flash to remind you if you have not used a programme at 60 °C or...
  • Page 29 Programme Description Programme settings – – ⁠ Sportswear Wash sports and leisure items made from synthetic fibres, microfibre or fleece. Use a detergent that is suitable for sports items. Do not use fabric softener. Tip: Use the Easy Care programme to wash heavily soiled laundry. –...
  • Page 30: Accessories

    en Accessories 9 Accessories Accessories Use original accessories. These have been made especially for your appliance. Accessories Order number Water inlet hose exten- Extend the water inlet WMZ2381 sion hose for cold water or AquaStop (approx. 2.50 Fixing brackets Improves the stability of WMZ2200 the appliance.
  • Page 31: Laundry

    Laundry en Pull out the detergent drawer. Push in the detergent drawer. Press Start / Reload Pour approx. 1 litre of tap water to start the into compartment II. programme. a The display shows the remaining programme duration. a After the programme has ended, the display shows: "End".
  • Page 32: Sorting Laundry

    en Laundry – Tie cloth belts and apron strings 11.2 Sorting laundry together or use a mesh laundry Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing – Remove curtain hooks and lead material damage → Page 10 sections strips or use a mesh laundry to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
  • Page 33: Detergents And Care

    Detergents and care products en Symbol Washing process Recommended pro- gramme ⁠ ⁠ Gentle Easy Care ⁠ Particularly gentle Delicates/Silk for wash- ing by hand Hand wash Wool Not suitable for machine-wash- – Tip: You can find more information The manufacturer's instructions for about care symbols at www.gine- use and dosage can be found on the tex.ch.
  • Page 34: Detergent Dosage

    en Detergents and care products Detergent Laundry Pro- Temperature gramme Detergent for delic- Delicate fine textiles, Delicates/ From cold up to ates silk or viscose Silk 40 °C Detergent for wool- Wool Wool From cold up to lens 40 °C Tip: Visit www.cleanright.eu to find further information on detergents, care products and cleaning agents for domestic use.
  • Page 35: Basic Operation

    Basic operation en 13.3 Adjusting the pro- 13 Basic operation Basic operation gramme settings Basic operation Depending on the programme and 13.1 Switching on the appli- programme progress, you can adjust ance or activate/deactivate the settings. Note: Overview of all programme set- ▶ Turn the programme selector to a tings: programme.
  • Page 36: Using A Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent

    en Basic operation Note: Ensure that there is no laun- Insert the detergent drawer. dry trapped in the door. Close the door. 13.5 Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent If you order the measuring aid as an accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid.
  • Page 37: Adjusting The "Ready In" Time Before The Programme Starts

    Basic operation en a The display shows either the pro- Add or remove laundry. gramme duration or the "Ready in" Close the door. time. Press Start / Reload a After the programme has ended, the display shows: "End". 13.11 Cancelling the pro- gramme 13.8 Adjusting the "Ready in"...
  • Page 38: Switching Off The Appli- Ance

    en Childproof lock Remove the laundry. Leave the door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate. 14 Childproof lock Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being Childproof lock operated unintentionally using the controls. 14.1 Activating the childproof lock 13.14 Switching off the appli- ⁠...
  • Page 39: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en 15 Basic settings Basic settings You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Basic settings 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance. Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet)
  • Page 40: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    en Cleaning and servicing 15.2 Changing the basic set- with nothing but water and a tings damp cloth. Set the programme selector to po- Remove all de- Fresh deposits sition 1. tergent residue, are easier to re- spray residue or move without other residues leaving any immediately.
  • Page 41: Cleaning And Servicing

    Cleaning and servicing en Pull out the detergent drawer. Fit the insert and lock it into place. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer. Cleaning the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Press out the insert upwards from below.
  • Page 42 en Cleaning and servicing Slide a sufficiently large receptacle 16.5 Cleaning the drain pump under the opening. Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Note: Please read the information in the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing material damage → Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely.
  • Page 43 Cleaning and servicing en Cleaning the drain pump CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- Note: Please read the information in ures, the detergent solution gets the Safety → Page 4 and Preventing hot. material damage → Page 10 sections ▶ Do not touch the hot detergent to ensure that you use the appliance solution.
  • Page 44 en Cleaning and servicing Insert the maintenance flap and Loosen the hose clamp and care- lock it into place. fully remove the water outlet hose. Residual water may leak out. Close the maintenance flap. Clean the water outlet hose and si- Before the next wash phon connecting piece.
  • Page 45 Cleaning and servicing en Clean the filter with a small brush. 16.7 Clean the water inlet fil- ters. Emptying the water inlet hose In order to be able to clean the filters, you must first empty the water inlet hose. Turn off the tap. Set a programme, except for ⁠...
  • Page 46 en Cleaning and servicing Disconnect the hose from the rear Connect the hose and check for of the appliance. leaks. Use pliers to remove the filter. Clean the filter with a small brush. Reinsert the filter.
  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting en 17 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
  • Page 48 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting ⁠ The water pressure is low. No remedial action possible. The filters in the water inflow are blocked. ▶ Clean the filters in the water inflow → Page 45. The tap is turned off. Turn on the tap. ▶...
  • Page 49 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does ▶ → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 38 not start. Finished in is activated. Check whether Finished in is activated. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 22 Laundry is caught in the door. Open the door again. Remove any trapped laundry. Close the door.
  • Page 50 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- ▶ Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ing. softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). ▶...
  • Page 51 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting No water is visible in Water is below the visible area. the drum. ▶ Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it is operating. Drum jerks after the This is caused by an internal motor test.
  • Page 52 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin programme ▶ Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are does not start. not kinked or trapped. The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- uted.
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent or fabric Too much detergent/fabric softener in the detergent softener drips off the drawer. seal and collects on ▶ When dosing liquid detergent and fabric softener, the door or in the seal observe the marking in the detergent drawer and fold.
  • Page 54 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out at The water outlet hose is damaged. the water outlet hose. ▶ Replace the damaged water outlet hose. Water outlet hose is not connected correctly. ▶ Connect the water outlet hose correctly. Water out- let connection types Odours have formed Humidity and detergent residue may promote the...
  • Page 55: Transportation, Storage And Disposal

    Transportation, storage and disposal en Drain the remaining detergent 17.1 Emergency release solution. Releasing the door → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 42 Requirement: The drain pump is Detach the hoses. empty. → Page 42 ATTENTION! Escaping water may 18.2 Inserting the transit cause material damage. bolts ▶ Do not open the door if you can see water through the glass.
  • Page 56: Using The Appliance Again

    en Transportation, storage and disposal Insert all screws into the four Pour approx. 1 litre of water into transit bolts and tighten slightly. compartment II in the detergent drawer. Start the Drain programme. a The unused detergent cannot flow straight into the outlet during the next wash.
  • Page 57: Customer Service

    Customer Service en 19.1 Product number (E-Nr.) tronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic and production number equipment - WEEE). (FD) The guideline determ- ines the framework for You can find the product number (E- the return and recycling Nr.) and the production number (FD) of used appliances as on the appliance's rating plate.
  • Page 58: Information For Test Institute

    en Consumption values 20 Consumption values Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. Consumption values The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.
  • Page 59: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications en Items Instruction Items Instruction Pre-treatment of Run two empty Loading proced- The items are new appliance runs of Cottons loaded into the  90 °C drum by circle with 1200 rpm: first, then by lay- The 1st run with ers according to 50 g detergent the table and pic- and 8 g anti...
  • Page 60 en Technical specifications Length of the wa- 150 cm ter outlet hose Length of the 160 cm power cord Depending on the appliance spe- cifications...
  • Page 64 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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