Bosch WAB24166SN Frontloader Fullsize Washing Machine Manual

Bosch WAB24166SN Frontloader Fullsize Washing Machine

Intended use

• for use in the household only,
• for machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in a detergent solution,
• to be operated with cold drinking water and commercially available detergents and care products, which are suitable for use in washing machines.
• The washing machine may be operated by children from 8 years of age, 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.

• Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
• Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine.
• The washing machine is not to be used by children or persons not familiar with the operating instructions.
• Keep pets away from the washing machine. Read these instructions and the separate installation instructions before operating the washing machine.

Programmes

Detailed overview of programmes page 7.

Preparation

Correct installation according to the separate Installation instructions.

Checking the machine

• Never use a damaged machine.
• Inform the after-sales service.

Connecting the mains plug..

 Make sure your hands are dry. Take hold of the plug only.

Turning the tap on

Before washing for the first time

Wash once without any laundry 􀁡 page 9.

Sorting and loading laundry

Follow the manufacturer’s care information.
According to the information on the care labels.
According to type, colour, soiling and temperature. Do not exceed the maximum load 􀁡on page 77.

Observe the important information 􀁡 on page 6.

Insert large and small items of laundry.
Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.

Add detergent and care products..

Measure accordingly:
Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply company) and manufacturer’s instructions. Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place it in the drum.

Dilute thick fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water. This prevents blockages.

Programme selector for switching the machine on and off and for selecting the programme. It can be turned in either direction.

Removing the washing

Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry.

• Remove any foreign objects – risk of rusting.
• Leave the washing machine door and detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.

Turning the tap off

Not required for AquaStop models 􀁡 . Hinweise Installation Instructions, page 7.

Switching off

Turn the programme selector to Off.

End of programme when …

• END appears on the display panel.

Interrupting the programme

Programmes at high temperatures:

• Cool washing: Select Rinse.
• Select Start/Pause.

Programmes at lower temperatures:

• Select Spin/Drain.
• Select Start/Pause.

Changing the programme, if …

• You have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
  • Reselect the programme.
  • Select Start/Pause. The new programme starts from the beginning.

Individual settings

Additional functions

and overview of programmes, see page 7.

• (Speed Perfect) For washing in a shorter time, a washing outcome comparable to that of the standard programme. Maximum load -> Overview of programmes, page 7.
• (Rinse Plus) Additional rinse cycle. For areas with very soft water or for further enhancing the spin result.

Start/Pause

For starting the programme.

Childproof lock

• on the display panel
  You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently.
  ON/OFF: after the start/end of the programme, press and hold the Start/Pause button for approx. 5 seconds.
  Note: The childproof lock can remain activated until you wish to start the next programme, even after switching off the machine. Then you can deactivate the childproof lock before starting the programme and activate it again as necessary once the programme has started.

Important information

Protecting the washing machine

• When measuring the amount of all detergents/additives and cleaning agents, always check the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Empty pockets.
• Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
• Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
• Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
• Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
• Remove curtain fittings or place them in the laundry bag.

Washing with varying degrees of soiling

• light:
  • Wash new items of clothing separately.
  • Do not pre-wash.
  • If required, pretreat stains. Select programme Cottons (Eco).
• Heavy:
  • Load less washing.
  • Select programme Cottons (Eco).

Starching

Washing must not be treated with fabric softener..

Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour the starch in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions into the fabric softener compartment (rinse first if necessary).

Dyeing/bleaching

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 for bleaching clothes!

Overview of programmes

Refer to the table of consumption values on page 8 and notes on page 6.

Safety instructions

• Read the instruction manual and installation instructions, and in all other information enclosed with the washing machine and act accordingly.
• Retain the documents for subsequent 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 plug.
  • Sever the mains cable and discard it along with the plug.
  • Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent children from locking themselves in 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 children.
• Risk of explosion
  • Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent, may cause an explosion after being loaded into the washing machine. Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
• Risk of injury
  • The washing machine door can become very hot.
  • Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.
  • Do not climb onto the washing machine.
  • Do not lean on the open washing 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

Before washing for the first time

Do not load any laundry into the machine. Turn on the tap. Add the following to compartment II:

• approx. 1 litre of water
• detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer’s instructions for light soiling and the appropriate degree of water hardness)

Set the programme selector to Cottons 60 °C and select Start/Pause. At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to Off.

Care

• Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug.
• Risk of explosion. No solvents.

Machine housing, control panel

• Remove detergent residue immediately.
• Wipe off with a soft, damp cloth.
• Do not clean with a jet of water.

Cleaning the detergent drawer …

… if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.

1. Pull out, press the insert down, and remove the drawer completely.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert water and a brush, and dry it.
4. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
   Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.

Drum

Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Rust stains – use a chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.

Descaling

Ensure there is no laundry in the machine

This should not be necessary if the correct detergent dosage has been used. If it is necessary, however, proceed according to the descaling agent manufacturer’s instructions. Suitable descalers can be obtained via our website or from our after-sales service (page 1).

Information on the display panel

depending on the model

Maintenance

• Risk of scalding. Allow the detergent solution to cool down.
• Turn off the tap.

Detergent solution pump

Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.

1. Remove the service flap for the detergent solution pump.
2. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).
3. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent solution pump must rotate).
4. Replace the pump cover and screw it tightly.
5. Place the service flap back.

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.

Drainage hose at the siphon

Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.

1. Loosen the hose clamp, and carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
3. Reattach 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 off the tap.
2. Select any programme (except Spin/Drain).
3. Select Start/Pause.. Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
5. Clean the filter:
   Disconnect the hose from the tap. Clean the filter using a small brush/and for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
   Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance,
   Remove the filter with pliers and clean it.
6. Connect the hose and check the leak-tightness of the connection points.

What to do if …

Water is leaking out.

• Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
• Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.

No water supply.

•  Start/Pause not selected?

Detergent not dispensed.

• Tap not turned on?
• Filter blocked? Clean the filter → page 10.
• Supply hose kinked or trapped?

The washing machine door cannot be opened.

• Safety function active. Wait approx. 2 minutes.

The programme does not start.

•  Start/Pause selected?
• Washing machine door closed?

The detergent solution is not drained.

• Clean the detergent solution pump 􀁡 on page 10.
• Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.

Water is not visible in the drum.

• Not a fault – water below the visible area.

Unsatisfactory spin result.

• Not a fault – the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled the spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry.

Laundry is wet/too damp.

• Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly inside the drum.
• Selected speed too low? → page 5.

The spin cycle is performed several times.

• Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system adjusts the imbalance.

Residual water in the compartment for care products.

• Not a fault – the action of the care product is not affected.
• Clean the insert if necessary –> page 9.

Odour formation in the washing machine.

• Run the programme Cottons 90 °C without laundry. Use standard detergent.

Foam is escaping from the detergent drawer.

• Too much detergent used?
  If foam is escaping from the detergent drawer: Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour into compartment II (not with outdoor or down fabrics).
• Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.

Intense noise formation, vibrations and “wandering during the spin cycle.

• Are the appliance feet fixed?
  Secure the appliance feet → Installation instructions.
• Transportation safety devices removed?
  Remove the transportation safety devices → Installation instructions.

Indicator lamps do not function during operation.

• Power cut?
• Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuses.
• If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.

The programme sequence is longer than usual.

• Not aba balanced load detection system adjusts the imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
• Not a fault – foam detection system active – adds rinse cycle.

Detergent residues on the laundry.

• Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residues.
• Select Rinse or brush the laundry after washing.

If you cannot correct a fault yourself or a repair is required:

• Turn the programme selector to Off and remove the mains plug from the socket.
• Turn off the water supply and call the after-sales service → Installation instructions.

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