User Manual
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.
After unpacking all parts, check for any damage in transit and completeness of the delivery.

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.
WARNING
WARNING►Do not install or operate this appli- ance anywhere that is liable to ex- perience frost and/or outdoors.
The appliance underwent a function test before leaving the factory and may, therefore, contain residual wa- ter. This residual water may leak out if the appliance is tilted at an angle greater than 40°.
►Tilt the appliance carefully.
On a base

Secure the appli- ance with fixing brackets → Page 27.
On a wooden joist floor

Place the appli- ance on a water- resistant wooden board which is screwed tightly to the floor. The wooden board should be at least 30 mm thick.
In a kitchen unit

On a wall

Do not trap the hoses between the wall and the appliance.
Note: If you want to install the wash- ing machine with a dryer as a washer-dryer stack, your washing ma- chine's worktop must be replaced first.
To replace the worktop, please con- tact customer service → Page 53.
The appliance is secured for trans- portation using transit bolts on the rear of the appliance.
Notes
1. Pull the hoses out of the holders.

2. Unscrew and remove all four screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench.

3. Pull the power cord out of the holder.

4. Remove the four sleeves.

5. Put on the four cover caps.

6. Press down on the four cover caps.

Connecting the water inlet hose
Note
1. Connect the water inlet hose.

2. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). min.

3. Open the water tap carefully and check that the connection points are tight.
Water outlet connection types
This information is intended to help you to connect this appliance to the water outlet.
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.
ATTENTION!
When draining, the water outlet hose is subject to water pressure and may come loose from the installed con- nection point.
► Secure the water outlet hose against unintentional loosening.
Drainage into a siphon

Secure the con- nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp.
Drainage into a washbasin

Fix and secure the water outlet using an elbow. → Page 27
Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber sleeve.

Fix and secure the water outlet using an elbow. → Page 27
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.
1. Loosen the lock nuts using a WAF wrench by turning it in a clock- wise direction.

2. To align the appliance, turn the ap- pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance is level using a spirit level.

All appliance feet must stand firmly on the ground.
3. Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench.

In order to reduce noise and vibra- tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
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.
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.

1. Compartment II:
2. Compartment :
3. Compartment I:
You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status.

The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information.

0:40 1
Programme dura- tion/programme time remaining
Approximate expected programme dura- tion or programme time remaining.
10h 1
"Ready in" time
7 kg 1
Recommended load
The maximum load capacity for the selec- ted programme in kg.
- -- - 1200

Wash
►Programme status

Rinse
►Programme status

Spin
► Programme status
– ––
Rinse Hold
► Programme status
End
End of pro- gramme
► Programme status

Childproof lock
→ "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 35

SpeedPerfect

Door

Tap
E:35 / -10 1
Error
Error code, error display, signal.
Start / Pause
Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
Speed Perfect
Finish in
1–24 hours
Spin
– –– - 1200
3 sec.
Prepare the appliance for use.
Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
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.
1. Turn the programme selector to Cottons 90°.

2. Close the door.
3. Pull out the detergent drawer.

4. Pour washing powder into com- partment II.

To prevent foaming, use only half of the amount of detergent recom- mended by the detergent manufac- turer for light soiling. Do not use detergent suitable for woollens or delicates.
5. Push in the detergent drawer.

6. Press Start / Pause to start the programme.
7. Start the first wash cycle or set the programme selector to Off to switch off the appliance.
→"Basic operation", Page 32
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.
►Remove all items from any pock- ets in your laundry before using the appliance.
►To protect your appliance and the laundry, prepare the laundry be- forehand.
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.
►To improve washing results and prevent discolouration, sort the laundry according to the following criteria before washing.
Wash new coloured items separately the first time you wash them.

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.
The manufacturer's instructions for use and dosage can be found on the packaging.
Notes

The detergent dosage depends on:
You can find out how hard your water is from your local water com- pany or measure it yourself using a water hardness tester.
Water hardness

Example of a manufacturer's instructions for detergent
These example values refer to a standard load of 4–5 kg.

The dosages can be found on the manufacturer's packaging.
►Turn the programme selector to a programme.

1. Set the programme selector to the required programme. → "Programmes", Page 23

2. If necessary, adjust the pro- gramme settings → Page 32.
► Adjust the programme settings. → "Programmes", Page 23
Note: The programme settings are not saved permanently for the pro- gramme.
Notes
Requirement: The laundry is pre- pared and sorted. → "Laundry", Page 28

If you order the measuring aid as an accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid.
1. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer.

2. Insert the measuring aid.

3. Insert the detergent drawer.

Notes
Requirement: Find out the optimum dosage for detergent and care product. → Page 30
Note: If you want to change the time until the programme ends, set the "Ready in" time first.
►Press Start / Pause.
Note: No additional detergent is re- quired. The washing solution is then used for washing.
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.
Once the programme has started, you can cancel it at any time.
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.
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.

1. Turn the programme selector to Off.


4. Leave the door and detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.
Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls.
Requirement: To deactivate the childproof lock, the appliance must be switched on.
So that the programme currently running is not cancelled, the pro- gramme selector must be set to the initial programme.
goes out in the display.
You can configure the appliance to meet your needs.
Below is an overview of the basic settings on your appliance.

1. Set the programme selector to po- sition 1.

To keep your appliance working effi- ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
Wipe down the housing and the control panel with nothing but water and a damp cloth.
Remove all de- tergent residue, spray residue or other residues immediately.
Keep the appli- ance door and detergent drawer open after use.
Add washing powder.
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.
1. Pull out the detergent drawer.
2. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer.

3. Press out the insert upwards from below.

4. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and then dry them.

5. Fit the insert and lock it into place.

6. Cleaning the opening for the deter- gent drawer.

7. Push in the detergent drawer.
ATTENTION!
The use of unsuitable descaling agents, e.g. for coffee machines, may damage the appliance.
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.


6. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the pump cap carefully.

1. Since water may remain in the drain pump, remove the pump cap carefully.

2. Clean the interior, the thread on the pump cap and the pump hous- ing.



6. Close the maintenance flap.

Residual water may leak out.
4. Clean the water outlet hose and si- phon connecting piece.

5. Reattach the water outlet hose and secure the connection point using the hose clamp.

Emptying the water inlet hose
Cleaning the filter on the tap
1. Remove the water inlet hose from the tap.

2. Clean the filter with a small brush.

3. Connect the water inlet hose and check for leaks.

Cleaning the filter on the appliance
1. Disconnect the hose from the rear of the appliance.

2. Use pliers to remove the filter.

3. Clean the filter with a small brush.

You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs.
WARNINGThe display goes out and Start / Pause flashes.
" E:36 / -10"
Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked.
Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed.
Drain pump is blocked.
The water outlet hose is connected too high.
Detergent dosage is too high.
Unapproved extension installed on the water drain hose.
E:36 / -25 / -26"
Drain pump is blocked.

The filters in the water inflow are blocked.
The tap is turned off.
The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed.
lights up.
The temperature is too high.
Water level is too high.
Laundry is caught in the door.
flashes.
Door is not closed.
All other error codes.
Malfunction
→ "Customer Service", Page 53
The appliance is not working.
The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in.
The circuit breaker is faulty.
There has been a power cut.
The programme does not start.
You have not pressed Start / Pause.
Door is not closed.
Childproof lock is activated.
The programme does not start.
→ "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 35
Finish in is activated.
→ "Buttons", Page 22
Laundry is caught in the door.
The door cannot be opened.
– –– is activated.
→ "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 34
The temperature is too high.
Water level is too high.
Power failure.
→ "Emergency release", Page 51
The water is not drain- ing.
Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked.
Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed.
Drain pump is blocked.
– –– is activated.
→ "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 34
The water outlet hose is connected too high.
Detergent dosage is too high.
The water is not drain- ing.
Unapproved extension installed on the water drain hose.
Water is not flowing in. Detergent is not being dispensed.
You have not pressed Start / Pause.
The filters in the water inflow are blocked.
The tap is turned off.
The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed.
The spin cycle runs several times.
The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
The programme dura- tion changes during the wash cycle.
The programme operation is optimised electronically. This may change the programme duration.
The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry.
Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if foam build-up is too high.
No water is visible in the drum.
Water is below the visible area.
Drum jerks after the programme starts.
This is caused by an internal motor test.
Residual water is present in the com- partment .
Insert in compartment is blocked.
→ " Cleaning the detergent drawer", Page 37
Vibrations and move- ment of the appliance whilst spinning.
Appliance is not correctly aligned.
The appliance feet are not fixed.
Transit bolts have not been removed.
Drum does not turn, water does not flow in.
Load detection is active.
Note: The load detection can take up to two minutes.
Heavy foam build-up
Detergent dosage is too high.
High spin speed not reached.
A low spin speed is selected.
Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced spin speed to eliminate an unbalance.
Redistribute the laundry in the drum.
Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
The spin programme does not start.
Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked.
Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed.
The spin programme does not start.
The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- uted.
Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
Rushing, hissing noise.
Water is flushed under pressure into the detergent drawer.
Loud noises during the spin cycle.
Appliance is not correctly aligned.
The appliance feet are not fixed.
Transit bolts have not been removed.
Banging noises, rat- tling in the drain pump.
Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump.
Slurping, rhythmical suction noise.
The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is pumped out.
Creasing.
The spin speed is too high.
The load is too large.
The wrong programme is selected for the type of fab- ric.
→ "Programmes", Page 23
Detergent or fabric softener drips off the seal and collects on the door or in the seal fold.
Too much detergent/fabric softener in the detergent drawer.
The spin result is not satisfactory. The laun- dry is too wet/too damp.
A low spin speed is selected.
Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked.
Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed.
The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- uted.
Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
Unbalance load detection system is using a reduced spin speed to eliminate an unbalance.
Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
Detergent residue on the damp washing.
Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances that deposit on the laundry.
Detergent residue on the dry laundry.
Detergents may contain water-insoluble substances that deposit on the laundry.
Water is leaking out at the water inlet hose.
Water inlet hose is not correctly/securely connected.
Water is leaking out at the water outlet hose.
The water outlet hose is damaged.
Water outlet hose is not connected correctly.
Odours have formed in the appliance.
Humidity and detergent residue may promote the formation of bacteria.
Releasing the door
Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 39
1. ATTENTION! Escaping water may cause material damage.

You can find out here how to prepare your appliance for transportation and storage. You will also find out how to dispose of old appliances.
Secure the appliance for transporta- tion using transit bolts in order to pre- vent damage.
1. Remove the four cover caps.
- If necessary, use a screwdriver to remove the cover caps.

Keep the cover caps.
2. Insert the four sleeves.

3. Insert all screws into the four transit bolts and tighten slightly.

4. Insert the power cord into the holder and tighten all four screws for the transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench .

5. Insert the hose into holder.

Valuable raw materials can be re- used by recycling.
WARNING
This appliance is la- belled in accordance with European Directive EU concerning used electrical and elec- tronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment - WEEE). The guideline determ- ines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
Note: Under the terms of the manu- facturer's warranty the use of Cus- tomer Service is free of charge.
Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in your country is available from our after- sales service, your retailer or on our website. If you contact Customer Service, you will require the product number (E- Nr.) and the production number (FD) of your appliance. The contact details for Customer Ser- vice can be found in the enclosed Customer Service directory or on our website.
You can find the product number (E- Nr.) and the production number (FD) on the appliance's rating plate. Depending on the model, the rating plate is located:
Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
Reference file: Bosch WAJ24006GB Serie 2 Washing machine
Series: Serie 2