Bosch WAP24160AU - User Manual

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Compartment I

:

detergent for prewash

Programme selector

Display panel

Function buttons/

Option buttons

Start/

Reload

- - - –

³¯¯¯

*

rpm

Select the spin speed (*depending on the model) or
- - - (Rinse hold = without final drain/spin, the laundry
remains in the final rinsing water, - - - on the display panel)

³¤

–

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Ready in

Programme ends in ...

Status displays:

Programme progress displays:

1

üü

2

üü

c

ü

§­Ê

Washing, rinse, spin, programme duration or end

'

Childproof lock

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‡

Door open symbol on if the door can be opened.

Programme selector for switching
the machine on and off and for
selecting the programme. Can be
rotated in either direction.

Individual settings

ʑ

Signal

1.

Activate the setting mode for the signal volume

2.

a) Selecting the volume of the

button signals

2.

b) Selecting the volume of the

information signals

+

Activating the
setting mode

set to

Â

press and
hold

rotate it one
step to the
right

press the button and hold
down for approx. 5 sec.,
until the display elements
are lit; the setting mode is
activated

rpm

cc cccc

rpm

cccc cc

set to

Â

, the setting mode

for the signal volume is
exited

press the button until
the required volume is
reached

or

rpm

ccccc

rotate it one
step to the
right

press the button until the
required volume is
reached

set to

Â

, the setting

mode for the signal
volume is exited

rpm

cccc c

Sort and load the laundry

Follow manufacturer’s care information.

According to the information on the care labels.

According to type; colour; degree of soiling and temperature.

Do not exceed maximum load.

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Observe the important information.

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Load large and small items of laundry.

Close the door. Do not jam items of laundry between the washing machine

door and rubber seal.

Add detergent and care product

Dosage according to:

amount of laundry, degree of soiling, water hardness (available from your

water utility company) and manufacturer’s instructions.

For models without insert for liquid detergent:

Pour liquid detergent into corresponding dispenser or place in the drum.

Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the appliance is

running!

Your washing machine

Intended use

Contents

Page

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Intended use ...................................................................................... 1

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Programmes ...................................................................................... 1

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Preparation ......................................................................................... 2

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Selecting and adjusting a programme........................................... 3

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Washing ........................................................................................... 3/4

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After washing ..................................................................................... 4

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Individual settings ......................................................................... 5/6

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Overview of programmes ................................................................ 7

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Safety instructions .............................................................................. 8

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Consumption values ................................. ......................................... 8

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Important information ........................................................................ 9

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Insert for liquid detergent ................................................................ 9

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Care/cleaning ...................................... ............................................. 10

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Information on the display panel ................................................... 10

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Maintenance ..................................................................................... 11

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What to do if … ................................... ...................................... 12/13

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Emergency release .......................................................................... 13

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Customer service ............................................................................. 13

Protection of the environment/hints and tips

– Utilise the maximum amount of laundry for the particular

programme.

– Wash normally soiled laundry without prewash.
– Instead of the

L

Cottons 60 °C

programme, select

L

Cottons + Prewash 40 °C

. Comparable cleaning result with

significantly lower energy consumption.

– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer’s

instructions and water hardness.

– If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select the spin

speed according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.

Preparation

Before using your washing machine for the first time

Wash once without any laundry

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Select ** and adjust a programme

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Washing

ʋ

for use in the household only,

ʋ

for washing machine-washable textiles and hand-
washable wool in detergent solution,

ʋ

to be operated with cold drinking water and commercially
available detergents and care products which are suitable
for use in washing machines.

ʋ

The washing machine may be operated by children
8 years of age and older, by persons who have limited
physical, sensory or mental abilities and by persons who
have inadequate experience or knowledge, provided they

are supervised

or

have been instructed

by a responsible

person.

– Follow the safety instructions on page 8!
– Do not leave children unattended near the washing

machine.

– Children must not play with the appliance.
– Children must not perform any cleaning or

maintenance work without supervision!

– Keep pets away from the washing machine.

Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
Prevents blockage of the overflow.

Detergent drawer
with dispensers I, II,

~

Fascia

Service flap

Door

Correct installation according to
separate installation instructions.

Check the machine

– Never switch on a damaged machine.
– Inform your after-sales service.

Insert the mains plug

– With dry hands only.
– Only hold the plug by the plug

body.

Turn on the tap

To achieve the labelling consumption
values, two cycles of the

.

Drum clean

90 °C

programme without laundry must

be run at initial setup.
Note: This operation only needs to be
completed once.

Washing

End of programme when ...

...

§­Ê

is indicated on the display panel.

Cancel the programme

For programmes at high temperature:
– Cool the laundry: Select

Rinse/Freshen up

2

.

– Press

$

Start

/Reload button.

For programmes at low temperature:
– Select

Spin

/

Drain

>

(if only one drain cycle

is required: set

rpm

to - - -).

– Press

$

Start

/Reload button.

Change the programme if ...

... you have mistakenly selected the wrong programme:
– Reselect the programme.
– Press

$

Start

/Reload button. The new programme

starts from the beginning.

Interrupt/continue the wash
cycle ...

... e.g. for Soaking

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Press the

$

Start/

Reload

button.

ǯ

(No) is indicated

on the display panel, the washing machine door cannot
be opened. To continue the programme, press the

$

Start

/Reload button.

Individual settings

ʑ

Function buttons

You can change the spin speed beforehand and while the selected programme is running.
Effects depend on the programme progress.

rpm

/

- - -

(Rinse hold = without final drain/spin)

You can change the indicated spin speed or select - - - (Rinse hold = without final drain/spin
cycle, the laundry remains in the water after the last rinse cycle,

c

display panel - - -). The

maximum spin speed which can be selected depends on the model and the selected
programme.

Ready in

The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting the programme.
The programme start can be delayed before the programme begins. The Ready in time
can be set in hour increments up to maximum 24h. Press and hold the

Ready in

button

until the required number of hours is indicated (h=hour). Press

$

Start

/Reload button.

ʑ

Option buttons

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Overview of programmes,

Page 7

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Speed Perfect

For washing in a shorter time with a washing result comparable to that
of the standard programme.
Maximum load size

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Overview of programmes,

Page 7

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2

Rinse Plus

Additional rinse cycle. Prolonged programme duration. For areas with
very soft water or for further improving the washing result.

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Childproof lock

'

on the display panel

Secure the washing machine to prevent the selected functions from
being unintentionally changed.

ON/OFF

: After the programme starts/ends, press

$

Start/Reload

for

approx. 5 seconds.
Note: The childproof lock may remain activated until the next
programme starts, even after the machine has been switched off!
If this is the case, deactivate the childproof lock before the
programme starts and, if required, re-activate after the programme
starts.

ʑ

$

Start/Reload

For starting or interrupting the wash cycle and to continue the programme and to activate/
deactivate the childproof lock.

3

Switch off

Set the programme selector to

Â

Off

.

Turn off the tap

Not required for Aqua-Stop models

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Notes, Installation instructions, Page 7

Remove the laundry

Open the washing machine door and remove the
laundry.
If - - - (Rinse hold = no final drain/spin) is active: Set the
programme selector to

Spin

/

Drain

>

or select the

spin speed.
Press

$

Start

/Reload button.

– Remove any foreign objects as there is a risk

of rusting.

– Leave the detergent drawer and door open so

that residual water can evaporate.

Congratulations

– You have opted for a modern, high-quality

domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine
is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy.
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to
ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.

Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts and
services can be found at:

www.bosch

-

home.com

or contact our

customer service centres.

Environmentally-friendly disposal

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
This appliance is certified in accordance with the European Directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
The Directive provides the framework for the return and recycling of
used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union.

Programmes

Detailed overview of programmes

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Spin speed can be selected individually irrespective of the
selected programme and programme progress.

L

Cottons

hard-wearing textiles

L

Cottons

+ Prewash

Heavily soiled hard-wearing textiles

I

Easy-Care

Synthetic fibres, easy-care textiles

1

Mix

Textiles made of cotton and synthetic
fibres

.

Drum clean

For drum hygiene or fluff removal

Spin

/

Drain

>

Additional spin cycle or to empty the
drum

2

Rinse/

Freshen up

Extra rinse with spin

:

Wool

O

Hand and machine-washable wool or
wool-rich textiles

“

Delicate/Silk

Silk and delicate washable textiles

K

Jeans/

Dark Wash

Dark textiles

E

Kidswear

Textiles for children

ā

Allergy Plus

Programme for allergic people and
advanced hygiene

/

Super 15'/30'

Extra short programme

Select

$

Start/Reload

If you press and hold the function
buttons, the selected display
values will run automatically!

** If the symbol

'

flashes on the

display panel, the childproof lock
is active.

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Deactivate,

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Functions and option buttons

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Individual settings,

Page 5

Do not switch on the washing machine until you have read
these instructions and the separate Installation/Maintenance
instructions!

.

Door handle

Compartment

~

:

fabric softener, starch

Compartment II:

detergent for main wash,

water softener, bleach, stain remover

Insert for liquid detergent (depending on the model),

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