Washing machine User Manual
Caution! Damage to the appliance/fabrics
Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) may damage the laundry or components in the washing machine.
Therefore, note the following tips when preparing your laundry:
Sort your laundry according to the care instructions and manufacturer's information on the care labels:
Note: Laundry can discolour or not be cleaned correctly. Wash white and coloured laundry separately. Wash new bright fabrics separately the first time you wash them.
: Suitable for a normal washing process; e.g. Cottons programme
: A gentle washing process is required; e.g. Easy-Care programme
: An especially gentle washing process is required; e.g. Delicate/Silk programme
: Suitable for washing by hand; e.g. Wool programme
: Do not wash the laundry in the machine.Note: Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener.
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Starching with liquid starch is possible in programs such as Rinse and Cottons
Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. Always follow the dye manufacturer's instructions.
Do not use the washing machine to bleach clothes.
button to start the programme. button to pause the programme. button again to continue or change the programme.Notes
The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and treatment of the laundry.
Note: Only use detergents for frontloading washing machines, low suds/ detergent foam.
Suitable for boil-washable white laundry made from linen or cotton
Programme: Cottons/ cold - max. 90 °C
Suitable for coloured laundry made from linen or cotton
Programme: Cottons/ cold - max. 60 °C
Suitable for coloured laundry made from easy-care fibres, synthetic fibres
Programme: Easy-Care/ cold - max. 60 °C
Suitable for delicate, fine fabrics, silk or viscose
Programme: Delicate/Silk/ cold - max. 40 °C
Suitable for wool
Programme: Wool/ cold - max. 40 °C
For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent.
| Saving | Soiling/note |
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Reduced temperature and detergent quantity as per the recommended dosage  Temperature as per the care label and detergent quantity as per the recommended dosage for heavy soiling | Light ■ Light summer/sports clothing (worn for a few hours) ■ T-shirts, shirts, blouses (worn for up to one day) ■ Guest bed linen and hand towels (used for one day) |
Normal Visible dirt or a few light stains, e.g.: ■ T-shirts, shirts, blouses (sweat soaked, worn a few times) ■ Towels, bedding (used for up to one week) | |
Heavy Dirt and/or stains clearly visible, e.g. tea towels, baby items, work clothing |
Note: When measuring the amount of all detergents/additives/care products and cleaning agents, please always check the manufacturer's instructions and information.
You can find possible programme default settings in the overview; these differ depending on the model.
These are displayed in the display panel after selecting the programme.
You can change the default settings.
(Temperature)
Depending on the programme progress, you can change the preset temperature (in °C) before and during the programme.
To do this, repeatedly select the corresponding button until the required setting is displayed.
The maximum temperature that can be set depends on the programme which has been selected.
Overview of programmes
(Spin speed)
Depending on the programme progress, you can change the spin speed (in rpm; rotations per minute) before and during the programme.
To do this, repeatedly select the corresponding button until the required setting is displayed.
: Rinse hold = without final spin, the laundry remains in the water after the final rinse.
You can select "Rinse hold" to prevent creasing if the laundry will not be taken out of the washing machine immediately after the programme has ended.
The maximum speed that can be set depends on the model and programme that have been selected.
Overview of programmes
(“Ready in” time)
When you select the programme, the relevant programme duration is displayed.
The programme duration is automatically adjusted when the programme is running. Changes to the programme default settings or programme settings also change the programme duration.
Before starting the programme, the programme end ("Ready in" time) can be preselected in increments of one hour (h = hours) up to a maximum of 24 hours.
To do this, repeatedly select the corresponding button until the required setting is displayed.
Note: The programme duration is included in the selected "Ready in" time.
After the start, the preselected time e.g. 8 h is displayed and the time counts down to the start of the wash programme. The programme duration is then displayed, e.g. 2:30 (hours:minutes).
Changing the preselected time:
You can change the preselected time after the start of the programme as follows:
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button repeatedly until the required number of hours is displayed. button.Adding laundry while the preselected time continues running:
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light up on the display panel. The washing machine door can be opened and laundry can be added. button. The preselected time continues to run.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMME SETTINGSYou can find an overview of all possible additional settings on the supplementary sheet for the installation and operating instructions.
The settings vary depending on the model.
Button depending on the model
washing in a shorter time while achieving a washing result that is consistent with, but uses more energy than the selected program without the speed setting.
Note: Do not exceed the maximum load
Button depending on the model
Enery-optimised washing by reducing the temperature while achieving a washing result that is consistent with the selected program without the eco setting.
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Easy-Iron)
Button depending on the model
Reduces creasing thanks to a special spin sequence followed by fluffing and reduced spin speed.
Note: The washing's residual moisture is increased.
Prewash)
Button depending on the model
For heavily soiled laundry.
There will be a prewash cycle at a low temperature before the main washing.
Note: Pour detergent into compartment I for the prewash cycle and into compartment II for the main washing.
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Water+)
Button depending on the model
Higher water level and additional rinse cycle for particularly sensitive skin and/ or for areas with very soft water
Rinse Plus
(
Rinse+)
Button depending on the model
Additional rinse cycle, for areas with very soft water or for an even better rinsing result.
Note: Install and connect washing machine properly. Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing.
Notes
Note: If you have activated the childproof lock, you must deactivate it before you can set a settings programme.
Use the programme selector to select the required programme. Can be rotated in either direction.
The washing machine is switched on.
The following figures are indicated continuously on the display panel for the selected programme:
You can use the displayed programme presettings or adjust them.
To do this, repeatedly press the corresponding button until the required setting is displayed.
The settings are activated without needing to be confirmed. They are not saved when the appliance is switched off.
Programme default 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 programme progress.
The indicator lamp for the button lights up if a setting is active. The settings are not saved when the appliance is switched off.
Additional programme settings
Warning Risk to life!
Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent, may cause an explosion after being loaded into the washing machine. Hand-rinse these items of laundry thoroughly beforehand.
Notes
3. Close the door.
The indicator light on the Start button flashes, and the default settings for the programme appear continuously on the display panel. Changes may be made to the default settings.
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.
Do not allow these agents to come into contact with the surfaces of the washing machine. If necessary, immediately wipe away spray residue and other residues/ droplets with a damp cloth.
Dosing
Dose detergents and care products according to:
Filling
1. Pull out the detergent drawer.
Warning Eye/skin irritation!
2. Add detergent and/or care products
Dispenser I Detergent for prewash
Dispenser 
Softener, starch. Do not exceed maximum dose
Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach, stain remover
Notes
Select the Start button. The indicator light lights up and the programme starts.
Note: You will need to press and hold the 
button to start the programme.This prevents the programme from being started if something accidentally brushes against the button.
The display panel shows the Ready in time while the programme is running or the programme length and the programme progress symbols once the wash cycle has started.
Note: If you want to lock the programme to prevent it from being inadvertently adjusted, you can select the childproof lock as follows.
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently. To do this, activate the childproof lock when the programme has started.
To activate/deactivate the childproof lock, press and hold the Start button for approx. 5 seconds. The d symbol appears in the display panel.
lights up: The childproof lock is active. flashes: The childproof lock is active, and the programme selector has been adjusted. To prevent the programme from stopping, turn the programme selector back to the original programme. The symbol lights up again.Note: The childproof lock may remain activated until the next programme starts, even after the washing machine has been switched off. You must then deactivate the childproof lock before starting the programme and activate it again as necessary once the programme has started.
After starting the programme, you can add or remove laundry if necessary.
To do this, Select the Start button. The washing machine checks whether adding laundry is possible.
If the following appears in the display panel:
symbols light up, it is possible to add laundry. flash, wait until YES and G light up. Do not open the door until both the YES and symbols light up.Notes
If you have started a wrong programme by mistake, you can change the programme as follows:
For programmes at high temperatures:
For programmes at low temperatures:
Spin/Drain 
(if only a drain cycle is required: set rpm (spin speed) to - - -).- - - appears in the display panel, and the start button indicator light flashes.
To end the programme:
Spin/Drain (if only a drain cycle is required: set rpm (spin speed) to - - -).End appears in the display panel.
If the 
symbol also appears in the display panel, the washing machine has detected too much foam during the wash programme and automatically switched on a rinse cycle to remove the foam.
Note: Add less detergent to the next washing cycle with the same load.
Not required for Aqua-Stop models. Contents of package
Notes
The automatic load-sensing function perfectly adapts the water consumption to each programme depending on the type of fabric and the load.
The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the laundry by repeatedly starting and stopping the drum spinning.
If the laundry is extremely unevenly distributed, the spin speed is reduced or the spin cycle is not performed for safety reasons.
Note: Place large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.
The automatic voltage control system detects unauthorised voltage drops during the washing process.
Note: Whenever there is an undervoltage, the colon flashes on the Ready in display on the display panel.
When the supply voltage is stable again, the programme continues running. The colon on the Ready in display stops flashing.
If the interruption causes the programme to be extended, the dot on the display flashes.
The voltage control system is activated when a program is started.
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Set to  | Press and hold the 0 button and turn one position to the right. | Press and hold the button for approx. five seconds until the display elements light up. Setting mode is activated. |
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Press the button repeatedly until the desired volume is reached.  | Go to point 3 or | Set to  to exit the setting mode for the signal volume. |
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| Turn the dial one position to the right. | Press the button repeatedly until the desired volume is reached. | Set to to exit the setting mode for the signal volume. |
Warning Danger of death!
There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components.
Switch off the appliance and unplug the mains plug.
Warning Risk of poisoning!
Toxic vapours can be produced by cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. cleaning solvent.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
Caution! Damage to the appliance
Cleaning agents that contain solvents, e.g. cleaning solvent, can damage surfaces and components in the machine.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain solvents.
Use chlorine-free cleaning agents and not steel wool.
Descaling should not be necessary if the detergent is measured out correctly. However, if it is required, follow the manufacturer's instructions for the descaling agent. Suitable descalers can be obtained via our website or from our after-sales service.
If the washing machine contains detergent or fabric softener residues:
1. Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down the insert and fully remove the drawer.
2. To remove the insert: Push the insert upwards from below with your finger.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush, and dry it. Clean the inside of the housing as well.
4. Fit the insert and lock it in place (push the cylinder onto the guide pin).
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
Note: Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
Warning Risk of scalding!
When you wash at high temperatures, the water gets very hot. If you come into contact with the hot water, you may be scalded.
Allow the water to cool down.
1. Turn off the water tap so that no more water can flow in and has to be drained via the drain pump.
2. Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug.
3. Open and remove the service flap.
4. Take the drain hose out of the retainer.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out into a suitable container.
Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer.
5. Carefully unscrew the pump cover, residual water may leak out.
Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing. The impeller in the detergent solution pump must be able to rotate.
Refit the pump cover and screw it on tightly. The handle must be in a vertical position.
6. Place the service flap back on, lock it into place, and close it.
Note: To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into compartment II and start the 
Spin/Drain 
programme (if only drain cycle is required, set rpm on - - - ).
1. Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug.
2. Loosen the hose clamp. Carefully remove the drain hose; residual water may leak out.
3. Clean the drain hose and siphon connecting piece.
4. Reattach the drain hose and secure the connection using the hose clamp.
For this, first reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the water tap.
2. Select any programme (except Rinse/Freshen up 
// 
Spin/Drain
).
3. Press Start/Reload 
. Allow the programme to run for approximately 40 seconds.
4. Set the programme selector to off position. Disconnect the mains plug.
5. Clean the filter on the water tap: Remove the hose from the water tap. Clean the filter with a small brush.
6. For standard and Aqua-Secure models, clean the filter on the rear of the appliance:
Remove the hose from the rear of the appliance,
Remove the filter using pliers and clean the filter.
7. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
(depending on the model)
e.g. in the event of a power outage
Note: The programme will continue running when the power supply has been restored.
Warning Risk of scalding!
When you are washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you come into contact with detergent solution and laundry.
If possible, leave it to cool down.
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.
Caution!
Water damage
Any escaping water may cause water damage. Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
If the laundry has to be removed, the washing machine door can be opened as follows:
Display | Cause/remedial action |
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YES | The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. |
NO |
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E:17 |
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E:18 |
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E:23 | Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Turn off the water tap. Call the after-sales service. |
| The childproof lock is activated; to deactivate: |
| Too much foam detected, a rinse cycle has been switched on. |
 | The mains voltage is too low. |
 | Undervoltage in the wash programme. The programme is extended. |
Other displays | Switch off the appliance, wait for 5 seconds and switch it back on again. If the display appears again, call the after-sales service. |
Faults | Cause/remedial action |
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Water is leaking out. |
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No water supply. Detergent not dispensed. |
Note: If an additional water filter has been installed (depending on model), check for contaminants and clean if required → separate installation and cleaning instruction for water filter.
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Washing machine door cannot be opened. |
Note: For safety reasons, the washing machine door remains locked when the water level or temperature is high (See → Cancel the programme ) or while the drum is rotating.
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Programme does not start. |
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Detergent solution is not emptied. |
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Water not visible in the drum. | Not a fault - water below the visible area. |
Spin result not satisfactory. Laundry wet/too damp. |
Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.
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Spin cycle started and stopped several times. | Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the imbalance. |
The programme duration is longer than usual. |
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The programme duration changes during the wash cycle. | Not a fault - the programme sequence is optimised for the particular washing process. This may lead to occasional changes in the programme duration in the display panel. |
Residual water in the compartment |
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Odours in the washing machine. | Run the |
The symbol |
Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 1/2 litre water and pour into compartment II (not for outdoor fabrics, sportswear fabrics or those made with down). Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
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Intense noise, vibrations and "wandering" during spinning. |
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Display panel/indicator lamps do not function during operation. |
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Detergent residues on the laundry. |
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NO appears on the display panel in reload mode. |
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YES appears on the display panel in reload mode. | The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. |
The colon in the "Ready in" display (:) flashes on the display panel. | The mains voltage is too low. |
The single dot (.) flashes. | The undervoltage has caused the wash programme to be extended. |
If you cannot correct a fault yourself (after switching off/on) or a repair is required:
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Reference file: Bosch WAK24162AU Serie 4 7kg Front Load Washing machine
Series: Serie 4
Additionally, the document applies to other Bosch models: WAK..
for care products.
or brush the laundry after washing.