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Washer WAK20200IR en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Additional information about our Note / Tip products, accessories, spare parts and services can be found at: www.bosch- Instructions on how to best use the home.com or contact our customer appliance as well as other useful service centers.
Intended use After-sales service ..29 Intended use Consumption rates ..30 For private domestic use only. ■ I n t e n d e d u s e The washing machine is suitable for Energy and water consumption, ■...
Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s when it is turning.
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Safety instructions Cut through the mains cable Warning ■ and remove it, along with Eye/skin irritation! plug. Detergents and care products Destroy the lock on the may cause irritation if they ■ washing machine door. come into contact with the eyes or skin.
Environmental protection Save energy and detergent when ■ Environmental washing lightly and normally soiled laundry. ~ Page 12 protection Energy-saving mode: The display Packaging/used appliance ■ panel lighting goes out after a few E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n minutes and Start flashes.
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 Observe the...
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 19 8 Washing machine door with window handle 0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Temp. °C (temperature), rpm 0 (spin @ Programme selector for selecting a speed), Ready in time for changing the programme and for switching the machine on programme default settings and off H Display panel for settings and information 0 Speed Perfect , Eco Perfect, Easy-iron additional programme settings 8 Start/Reload for starting, interrupting...
Laundry You can find examples of levels of Laundry soiling on ~ Page 12 – Light: Do not prewash, select the P repare the laundry Speed Perfect setting if L a u n d r y necessary Caution! – Normal Damage to the appliance/fabrics –...
Detergent Detergent Saving Soiling/note Reduced temper- Light C orrect selection of detergent ature and deter- No visible dirt or stains. Cloth- D e t e r g e n t gent quantity as ing has taken on some body The care label is crucial for selecting per the recom- odour, e.g.: the correct detergent, temperature and...
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 Name of programme Max. load; Short explanation of the programme or the fabric for which it is suita- * Reduced load for SpeedPerfect ble.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings W Wool Max. 2 kg Hand or machine-washable fabrics made of wool or that contain Cold - 40 °C wool; – – – ... 800 rpm particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry, with longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solu- tion) Notes...
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings ; AllergyPlus Max. 7 kg / 5* kg Hard-wearing fabrics Cold - 60 °C Note: Longer washing and rinsing at a higher water level for particu- – – – ... 1000** rpm larly sensitive skin Speed Perfect, Eco perfect, Easy- iron ’...
Programme default settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 13 Programme default settings The temperature, spin speed and P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s programme duration ("Ready in"...
Additional programme settings Ready in time (Ready in) Additional programme When you select the programme, the settings relevant programme duration is displayed. SpeedPerfect The programme duration is automatically adjusted when the programme is running. 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 For washing in a shorter time with a Changes to the programme default settings or programme settings also...
Operating the appliance Change the programme Operating the default settings appliance You can use the default settings or Preparing the washing change them. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine To do this, repeatedly select the corresponding button until the required...
Operating the appliance Measure the detergent and care Notes products according to: Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. ■ Laundry items of different sizes Water hardness; ask your water ■ distribute themselves better during supply company the spin cycle. Individual items of The manufacturer's instructions on ■...
Operating the appliance Close the detergent drawer. Childproof lock Measuring aid* for liquid detergent You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from *depending on the model being changed inadvertently. To do this, activate the childproof lock after starting Position the measuring aid for the programme.
Operating the appliance A flashing NO symbol, wait until YES Programme end ■ and ¼ light up. End appears on the display panel and Do not open the door until both the the Start/Reload button indicator lamp YES and the ¼ symbols are lit. is off.
Sensors Removing laundry/switching Sensors off the appliance A utomatic load sensing Open the washing machine door S e n s o r s and remove the laundry. The automatic load sensing function Set the programme selector to Off. adapts the water consumption ideally to The appliance is switched off.
Setting the signal Setting the signal S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume Set to Ú. Press and hold the 0 button and turn one Press and hold the button for approx.
Cleaning and maintenance be obtained via our website or from our Cleaning and after-sales service. maintenance Detergent drawer and housing Warning C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e If the washing machine contains Danger of death! detergent or fabric softener residues:...
Cleaning and maintenance Open and remove the service flap. To prevent unused detergent Note: from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the [ Empty programme. The drain hose at the siphon is blocked Take the drain hose out of the Switch off the appliance.
Faults and what to do about them. Warning Risk of injury! You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is turning. Do not reach into the drum when it is turning. Wait until the drum has stopped turning. For standard and Aqua-Secure Caution! models, clean the filter on the rear of...
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedial action The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature falls. ■ Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. If necessary, close the wash- ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Programme does not Start/Reload pressed or "Ready in" time selected? ■ start. Washing machine door closed? ■ E Childproof lock activated? To deactivate: ~ Page 29 ■ Detergent solution is not –...
After-sales service Faults Cause/remedial action NO appears on the dis- Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing ■ play panel in reload machine door immediately, if necessary. mode. To continue the programme, press Start/Reload. ■ YES appears on the dis- The washing machine door is unlocked.
Consumption rates Consumption rates Energy and water consumption, programme duration and C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate information) Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme duration* Cottons 20 °C...
Technical data Standard-Programs for Cotton under EU-Regulation 1015/ Load Programme du- 2010 ration Programme Cottons ú + button ü EcoPerfect 7 kg 3 ^ h Programme Cottons ú + button ü EcoPerfect 3,5 kg 3 ^ h Programme Cottons û + button ü EcoPerfect 3,5 kg 3 ] h Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with Directive 2010/30/EU with...
Positioning and connecting P Water supply hose on standard/Aqua- Positioning and Secure models connecting *depending on the model Included with the appliance In addition, a hose clamp ( 24 - 40 mm P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g diameter, available from specialist Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting leaks and water damage, you must Do not remove the appliance covering follow the instructions in this section. plate. 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 ■...
Positioning and connecting Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders. Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly The following are available from Tip: in place by applying pressure to the specialist dealers/the after-sales snap-in hooks.
Positioning and connecting Only tighten the screw connections Open the water tap carefully, Note: ■ 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 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. Drainage into a siphon ■ The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp with a diameter of 24-40 mm (available from specialist dealers).
Positioning and connecting The mains cable is only replaced by To prevent foaming, only use Note: ■ a qualified electrician (if this is half of the amount of detergent necessary). Replacement mains recommended by the detergent cables are available from the after- manufacturer.
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Positioning and connecting Before initial use: Notes The transport locks must be ■ removed. To prevent unused detergent from ■ flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour approximately 1 litre of water into compartment II and select and start the [ Empty programme.
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