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WAK20260IL
en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 Washer WAK20260IL en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents e n I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l a n d I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s Intended use.
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    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 Consumption values table .
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Environmental Protection

    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.
  • Page 8: Main Points In Brief

    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...
  • Page 9: Getting To Know The Appliance

    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 18 8 Washing machine door with window handle 0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door...
  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Temp. °C (Temperature), rpm (spin speed, @Programme selector for selecting a rpm 0), "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 G Speed Perfect , F Eco Perfect, Q Easy iron: Additional programme settings 8 Start/Reload A for starting, interrupting...
  • Page 11: Laundry

    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 –...
  • Page 12: Detergent

    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...
  • Page 13: Overview Of Programmes

    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.
  • Page 14 Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings W l 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...
  • Page 15: Starching

    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 F, G, Q Max.
  • Page 16: Programme Default Settings

    Programme default settings Overview of programmes ~ Page 13 Programme default settings Ready in time When you select the programme, the The temperature, spin speed and relevant programme duration is 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"...
  • Page 17: Additional Programme Settings17

    Additional programme settings Press the Start/Reload button. The Check that the drum is completely preselected time continues to run. drained. Drain if necessary. Additional programme settings G SpeedPerfect Select programme/switch on 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 the appliance washing result comparable to that of the...
  • Page 18: Select Additional Programme Settings18

    Operating the appliance Select additional programme settings By selecting additional settings, you can better adapt the washing process to your items of laundry. The settings can be selected or deselected depending on the The Start button indicator lamp flashes and the programme settings continue to programme progress.
  • Page 19: Start The Programme

    Operating the appliance Rinse eyes or skin thoroughly if they come into contact with detergent/care products. If swallowed accidentally, seek medical advice. Dilute viscous fabric softener and Note: fabric conditioner with water; this prevents blockages. Do not use the measuring aid for Note: gel detergents and washing powder, or Pour the detergent and care products...
  • Page 20: Adding Laundry

    Operating the appliance E flashes: The childproof lock is Changing the programme ■ active and the programme selector was adjusted. To prevent the If you have started the wrong programme from stopping, turn the programme by mistake, you can programme selector back to the change the programme as follows: original programme.
  • Page 21: Removing Laundry/Switching Off The Appliance

    Operating the appliance Removing laundry/switching off the appliance Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry. Set the programme selector to Off. The appliance is switched off. Turn off the water tap. Not required for Aqua-Stop Note: models. Notes Do not leave any items of laundry in ■...
  • Page 22: Sensors

    Sensors Sensors A utomatic load sensing S e n s o r s 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...
  • Page 23: Setting The Signal

    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.
  • Page 24: Cleaning And Maintenance

    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:...
  • Page 25: The Drain Hose At The Siphon Is Blocked

    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.
  • Page 26: Faults And What To Do About Them

    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...
  • Page 27: Information On The Display Panel

    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. Temperature too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■ Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing machine ■...
  • Page 28 Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Detergent solution is not – – – 0 (Rinse hold = without final spin) selected? ■ emptied. Clean detergent solution pump. ■ Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose. ■ Water not visible in the Not a fault –...
  • Page 29: After-Sales Service

    After-sales service Faults Cause/remedial action YES appears on the dis- The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. play in reload mode. If you cannot correct a fault yourself (after switching off/on) or a repair is required: Turn the programme selector to Off.
  • Page 30: Consumption Rates

    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 dura- tion** i Cottons 20 °C 7 kg 0,39 kWh 69 l 2 3/4 h i Cottons 40 °C* 7 kg...
  • Page 31: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Dimensions: T e c h n i c a l d a t a 850 x 600 x 590 mm (Height x width x depth) Weight 63-83 kg (depending on model) Mains connection: Mains voltage 220-240 V, 50 Hz Nominal current 10 A Nominal output 2300 W Water pressure:...
  • Page 32: Safety Instructions

    Positioning and connecting – WAF 13 for loosening the Installation surface transport locks, and – WAF 17 for aligning the The washing machine be stable Note: appliance feet so that it does not move around. The installation surface must be firm ■...
  • Page 33: Removing The Transport Locks

    Positioning and connecting 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, Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly may become damaged when the in place by applying pressure to the machine is operated.
  • Page 34: Water Inlet

    Positioning and connecting The following are available from If the water pressure is higher than this, Tip: specialist dealers/the after-sales a pressure-reducing valve must be service: installed. An extension for Aqua-Stop or cold ■ Connection water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m); order no.
  • Page 35: Levelling

    Positioning and connecting draining due to high water pressure, any escaping water may cause water damage. Secure the drain hose so that it cannot slip out. Do not kink the water drain hose Note: or put strain on it lengthways. Outlet into a plastic pipe with ■...
  • Page 36: Electrical Connection

    Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Before washing for the first time Warning The washing machine was thoroughly Danger of death! tested before leaving the factory. In There is a risk of electric shock if you order to remove any water which may touch live components.
  • Page 37 Positioning and connecting Maintenance – filter in the water supply ~ Page 25 Drain the remaining detergent solution. Maintenance – detergent solution pump blocked ~ Page 24 Disconnect the washing machine from the mains. Remove the hoses. Installing the transport locks: Remove the covers and keep them in a safe place.
  • Page 38 Repair order and advice on faults 800 944 2904 (toll-free) Contact information for all countries can be found on the enclosed customer service list. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY *9001044800* 9001044800...

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