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Overview of programmes a Refer to the table of consumption valu es on page 8 and notes on page 6.
Programmes °C max.
Type of laundry
Additional functions; information
LFCott ons 30, 40, 60, 90 °C
7 kg/
4 kg*
Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistan t fabrics made of
cotton or linen
ĉ SpeedPerfect*, Ĉ EcoPerfect, S Reduc ed Ironing,
= Aqua Plus
+ Prewash 40 °C
IEasy-Care 30, 40, 60 °C
3 kg
Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen , synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics
ĉ SpeedPerfect, Ĉ EcoPerfect, S Red uced Ironing,
= Aqua Plus
/Mixed Load
40 °C F abrics made of cotton or easy-care fabrics
ĉ SpeedPerfect, Ĉ EcoPerfect, S Red uced Ironing,
= Aqua Plus;
different types of laundry can be washed togeth er
cDelicate/Silk 30 °C
2 kg
For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin,
synthetic fibres or blended fabrics (e.g . curtains)
ĉ SpeedPerfect, Ĉ EcoPerfect, S Red uced Ironing,
= Aqua Plus;
No spin between rinse cycles
: Wool cold, 30 °C
Handä or machine-washable fabrics mad e of wool or
containing wool
Particularly gentle wash programme to avoid shri nkage of laun-
dry, longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the d etergent solu-
tion)
@SuperQu ick15’ 30 °C
Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen , synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics
Short programme, approx. 15 minutes,
suitable for lightly soiled laundry
Additional
programmes
2 Rinse/ Spin, > Drain
* Reduced load for additional ĉS peedPerfect function
As a short programme, /Mixed Load 40 °C, with a ma ximum spin speed, is ideal.
Programmes without pre-wash - add deter gent to compartment II, programmes with pre-wash - distribute the detergent between c ompartments I and II.
1210 / 9000619963
*619963*
WAE24367GB ...
Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH
Carl-Wery-Str. 34
81739 München / Deutschland
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Safety instructions
– Read the instruction manual and installation instructions and all other information enclosed
with the washing machine and act a ccordingly.
– Retain the documents for s ubsequent use.
Risk of electric shock – Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug.
– Never insert/disconnect the mains plug with damp hands.
Danger to life For worn-out appliances:
– Disconnect the mains p lug.
– Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing mac hine door. This will prevent
children from locking themselves i n and risking their lives.
Danger of suffocation – Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of
children.
Risk of poisoning – Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of childr en.
Risk of explosion – Items of laundry pretrea ted with cleaning agents containing
solvents, e.g. stain remover / clean ing solvent may lead to an
explosion after being loaded into th e washing machine.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
Risk of injury – The wa shing machine door can become ver y hot.
– Be careful when draini ng hot detergent solution.
– Do not climb onto the washi ng machine.
– Do not lean on the open wa shing machine door.
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
– Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine
is in operation.
Consumption values
Programme
Additional
function
Load
Electricity con-
sumption
***
Water***
Programme
duration
***
LF
Cottons 30 °C**
7 kg 0,55 kWh 60 l 2:36 h
LF
Cottons 40 °C**
7 kg 0,69 kWh 60 l 2:36 h
LF
Cottons 60 °C**
7 kg 1,33 kWh 60 l 2:39 h
LF
Cottons 60 °C
ĈEcoPerf ect* 7 kg 1,05 kWh 47 l 3:08 h
LF
Cottons 90 °C
7 kg 2,00 kWh 64 l 2:47 h
I Easy-Care
40 °C**
3 kg 0,55 kWh 55 l 1:37 h
/
Mixed Load
40 °C**
3 kg 0,48 kWh 32 l 1:03 h
Delicate/Silk 30 °C
2 kg 0,21 kWh 31 l 0:41 h
: Wool cold 2 kg 0,10 kWh 39 l 0:40 h
: Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0,19 kWh 39 l 0:40 h
* Programme setting for testing and ener gy labelling in accordance with EU directive 92/75/EEC.
** Pro gramme setting for testing in accordance with valid standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: Try out the test progra mme by washing the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
As a short programme for coloureds, select the pr ogramme
/
Mixed Load 40 °C with the maximum spin speed.
*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on wa ter pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient tem-
perature, type, amount and soiling of the laun dry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected additional
functions.
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Care
Before washing for the first time
Do not load any laundry into the mac hine. Turn on the tap. Add the following to compartment II:
– approx. 1 litre water
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the appropriate degree of water
hardness)
Set the programme selector to IEasy-Care 60 °C a nd select $Start/Reload . At the end of the programme, turn
the programme selector to Off.
Machine housing, control panel
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not use any abrasive cloths, s courers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners).
– Remove detergent and cleani ng agent residue immediately.
– Do not clean with a jet of wat er.
Cleaning the deter gent drawer ...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
1. Pu ll out, press insert down, remove draw completely.
2. To rem ove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.
3. Cle an the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and dry it.
4. Atta ch the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that an y residual water can evaporate.
Drum
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning ag ent, not steel wool.
Descaling Ensure there is no laundr y in the machine
Descale the appliance according to the de scaler manufacturer's instructions. This should not be necessary if the
correct dosage of detergent is used.
Emergency release, e.g. in the event of a power cut
The programme continues to run when the power has been restored. However, if the laundry has to be removed, the
washing machine door can be opened as follows:
Risk of scalding.
The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. If possible, leave it to cool down.
Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
1. Turn th e programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
2. Drain the detergent solution apage 10.
3. Pul l the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Washing machine door can then be op ened.
Information on the display panel d epending on model
F: 16 Close the washing machine door properly ; laundry may be caught.
F: 17 Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trap ped;
Clean the filter apage 10, Water pressure too low.
F: 18 Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump apage 10. Drainage hose / waste pipe
blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon apage 10.
F: 21 Motor fault. Call customer services.
F: 23 Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call cus tomer services.
– Risk of electr ic shock. Disconnect the mains plug.
– Risk of explos ion. No solvents.
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Maintenance
Detergent solution pump
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconne ct the mains plug.
1. Ope n and remove the service flap.
2. For model s with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from the retainer and pull it
from the housing. Remove the containe r.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent s olution to flow out.
Replace the sealing cap and place th e drainage hose in the retainer.
2* For models without a drainage hose: Ca refully unscrew the pump cover until the
detergent solution begins to flow out. When the service flap is half full, close the pump cover
and empty the service flap. Repeat the abov e steps until all the detergent solution has
completely drained out.
3. Caref ully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).
4. Cle an the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent
solution pump must rotate).
5. Rep lace the pump cover and screw it tightly.
6. Plac e the service flap back on and close.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing s traight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into
compartment II and start the >Drain programme.
Drainage hos e at the siphon
Turn the programme selector to Off and di sconnect the mains plug.
1. Loo sen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).
2. Cle an the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
3. Rea ttach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
Filter in the water supply
Risk of electric shock!
Do not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (contains an electric valve).
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn o ff the tap.
2. Select an y programme (except for 2Rinse/ Spin // >Drain).
3. Cho ose $Start/Reload. Let the progr amme run for approximately 40 seconds.
4. Turn th e programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
Clean the filter:
1. Depen ding on model:
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter using a small brush.
and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
Remove the hose on the rear of the applianc e,
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
2. Con nect the hose and check for leaks.
– R isk of scalding.
Allow the detergent solution to cool do wn.
– T urn off the tap.
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What to do if ...
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Water is leaking ou t. – A ttach/replace the dra inage hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection of th e supply hose.
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No water supply.
Detergent not
dispensed.
– $Start/Reload not selected?
– Tap not tur ned on?
– Filter bloc ked? Clean the filter apage 10.
– Supply hos e kinked or trapped?
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Washing machine door
cannot be opened .
– Safety func tion active. Programm e stopped? apage 4.
– Is Rinse H old (without final spin) se lected? a page 3, 4.
– Can be ope ned by emergency re lease only? a pag e 9.
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Programme does no t
start.
– $Start/Reload or Ready in time selected?
– Washing machine door closed?
– Childpro of lock active? Deactivate apage 5.
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Detergent solution is
not drained.
– Is Rinse H old (without final spin) se lected? a page 3, 4.
– Clean th e detergent solution pump apage 10.
– Clean th e waste pipe and/or dra inage hose.
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Water not visible in the
drum.
– Not a fau lt - water below the visible area.
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Unsatisfactory spin
result.
Laundry wet/too damp.
– Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled the
spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry.
Distribute small and large items of laundry e venly inside the drum.
– SReduce d Ironing selected? a page 5.
– Selected speed too low? a page 5.
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The programme
duration changes
during the wash cycle .
– Not a fault – the programme sequence is optimised for the particular
wash process. This may result in changes to the programme duration
in the display field.
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Spin cycle perform ed
several times.
– Not a fault - unbalanced load dete ction system adjusts the
imbalance.
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Residual water in t he
compartment for c are
products.
– Not a fau lt - the action of the care product is not affected.
– Clean th e insert if necessary apage 9.
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Odour formation in the
washing machine.
– Run progra mme LFCot tons 90 °C without laundry. Use standard
detergent.
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Status display³1
flashes. Foam may be
coming out of the
detergent drawer.
– Too much d etergent used? Mix 1 ta blespoon of fabric softener with
½ litre of water and pour into dispenser II (not for outdoor and down-
filled textiles!).
– Reduce t he detergent dosage fo r the next wash cycle.
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Intense noise
formation, vibrations
and “wandering”
during the spin cyc le.
– Are the appl iance feet fixed?
Secure the applianc e feet a Installation instr uctions.
– Transport ation safety devices remov ed? Remove the transp ortation
safety devices a I nstallation instructions.
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Noises during spin and
drain cycles.
– Clean de tergent-solution pump apage 10
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Display panel/indicator
lamps do not functi on
during operation.
– Power cu t?
– Fuses tr iggered? Reset/change the fuse.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
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Programme sequence
longer than usual.
– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance by
repeatedly distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detectio n system active - adds an additional rinse
cycle.
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Detergent residues
on the laundry.
– Occasional ly, phosphate-free deterg ents contain water-inso luble
residues.
– Select the 2Rinse/ S pin cycle or brush out the laundry after
washing.
If you cannot correc t a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is re quired:
– Turn the p rogramme selector to Off and remove the mains plu g from the socket.
– Turn off the water supply and call customer services a Installation instructions.
Instruction manual
Washing machine
en
Observe the safety instructions on page 8 .
Read these instructions and th e separate installation instructions befor e
operating the washing machine.