This document is a user manual for a Bosch washing machine, model WAJ2406XPL. It provides comprehensive information on the appliance's function, technical specifications, usage, and maintenance.
Function Description
The Bosch WAJ2406XPL is a washing machine designed for household use, capable of washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in accordance with care labels. It is suitable for use with tap water and commercially available detergents and care products. The appliance is intended for private households and enclosed spaces in a domestic environment, and can be used up to an altitude of 4000 m above sea level.
The washing machine offers various programmes for different fabric types and levels of soiling, including Cottons, Synthetics, Delicates/Silk, Wool, Rinse, and Spin/Drain. It features a detergent drawer with three compartments for prewash detergent, main wash detergent, and fabric softener/liquid starch/waterproofing agent. The machine also includes a display that shows current settings, options, and relevant information such as programme duration, spin speed, and error codes.
Key operational features include:
- Programme Selection: Users can select programmes using a programme selector and adjust settings via buttons.
- Detergent Dosage: The manual provides guidance on correct detergent dosage based on water hardness and degree of soiling to achieve optimal washing results and save resources.
- Loading Laundry: Instructions are provided for preparing and sorting laundry before loading it into the drum.
- Starting Programmes: The process for starting a wash programme, including adding detergent and care products, is detailed.
- Adjusting Programme Settings: Users can adjust programme settings, such as spin speed and temperature, to suit their needs.
- Soaking Laundry: The machine supports soaking laundry by pausing the programme.
- Adding/Removing Laundry: Laundry can be added or removed during a running programme.
- Cancelling Programmes: Instructions are given for cancelling a programme at any time.
- Resuming Programmes: The process for resuming a programme when the programme status is "Rinse Hold" is explained.
- Unloading Laundry: Steps for unloading laundry after a programme finishes are provided.
- Childproof Lock: The appliance features a childproof lock to prevent unintended or accidental operation, with instructions for activation and deactivation.
- Basic Settings: Users can configure basic settings such as the end signal volume and button signal volume.
- Energy Saving Mode: The appliance automatically switches to energy-saving mode after an extended period of inactivity.
Important Technical Specifications
The manual includes a table of consumption values for various programmes, providing details on load capacity, programme duration, energy consumption, water consumption, maximum temperature, spin speed, and residual moisture.
General technical specifications include:
- Maximum Load Capacity: 7 kg
- Mains Voltage: 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz
- Minimum Installation Protection: 10 A
- Power Consumption: Off mode: 0.12 W, Left-on mode: 0.50 W
- Appliance Dimensions: Height: 85.0 cm, Width: 60.0 cm, Depth: 55.0 cm
- Weight: 65 - 70 kg (depending on appliance specifications)
- Water Pressure: Minimum: 100 kPa (1 bar), Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bar)
- Hose Lengths: Water inlet hose: 150 cm, Water outlet hose: 150 cm
- Power Cord Length: 160 cm
- Draining Height: Max. 100 cm, Minimum 60 cm (depending on appliance specifications)
Usage Features
- Safety Instructions: The manual emphasizes reading safety information carefully, covering general information, intended use, restriction on user group, safe installation, safe use, and safe cleaning and maintenance. It highlights warnings regarding electric shock, risk of fire, risk of injury, suffocation, poisoning, explosion, burns, scalding, and chemical burns.
- Preventing Material Damage: Instructions are provided to avoid material damage to the appliance and laundry, including proper installation, correct detergent usage, and handling of transit bolts.
- Environmental Protection and Saving Energy: The manual encourages responsible disposal of packaging and old appliances, and provides tips for saving energy and conserving resources during use, such as choosing programmes with low temperatures and larger wash times, and using the maximum load capacity.
- Installation: Detailed instructions are given for unpacking the appliance, checking package contents, meeting installation requirements (location, base, wall clearance), and connecting the appliance to the power supply, water inlet, and water outlet. It also covers aligning the appliance to ensure stability.
- Accessories: A list of original accessories is provided, including water inlet hose extensions, fixing brackets, longer water inlet hoses, elbows, and liquid detergent inserts, along with their order numbers and uses.
- Laundry Preparation: Guidance on preparing laundry, including sorting by degree of soiling and care symbols, is provided to ensure optimal washing results.
- Detergents and Care Products: Information on detergent recommendations for different fabric types and temperatures, as well as water hardness ranges, is included to help users choose the correct products.
Maintenance Features
- Cleaning and Servicing: The manual outlines procedures for keeping the appliance working efficiently and maintaining its cleanliness.
- Tips on Appliance Care: General tips for appliance care are provided.
- Cleaning the Drum: Instructions for cleaning the drum to prevent odours and residue are given.
- Cleaning the Detergent Drawer: Detailed steps for pulling out, cleaning, and reinserting the detergent drawer are provided.
- Descaling: Information on descaling the appliance and a warning against using unsuitable descaling agents are included.
- Cleaning the Drain Pump: Instructions for emptying and cleaning the drain pump in case of blockages or rattling noises are provided.
- Cleaning the Water Outlet Hose at the Siphon: Steps for cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon are detailed.
- Cleaning the Water Inlet Filters: Instructions for cleaning the water inlet filters on the tap and on the appliance are provided to prevent blockages.
- Troubleshooting: A comprehensive troubleshooting guide lists common faults, their causes, and corresponding solutions, including error codes and display signals.
- Malfunctions: Specific troubleshooting for malfunctions such as power failure, door issues, and programme start problems is included.
- Noise: Troubleshooting for various noises during operation, such as rushing, loud noises, banging, and slurping, is provided.
- Problem with Results: Solutions for common washing problems like creasing, detergent residue, and unsatisfactory spin results are offered.
- Leakage: Troubleshooting for water leakage from the water inlet hose or water outlet hose is detailed.
- Odours: Advice on how to address odours in the appliance is given.
- Emergency Release: Instructions for releasing the door in the event of a power failure are provided.
- Transportation, Storage, and Disposal: Guidance on preparing the appliance for transportation, including removing and inserting transit bolts, and disposing of old appliances in an environmentally friendly manner, is included.
- Customer Service: Information on how to contact customer service for queries, repairs, and obtaining spare parts, along with details on product and production numbers, is provided.
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