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Washing machine WAK20060ID en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Safety instructions If you lean on the washing Safety instructions ■ machine door when it is open, the washing machine Electrical safety may tip over and cause S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s injuries.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Danger of death! Eye/skin irritation! Children may lock themselves Detergents and care products in appliances, putting their lives may cause irritation if they at risk. come into contact with the eyes For appliances that have or skin. reached the end of their service Keep detergents and care life:...
Environmental protection Tips on economical use Environmental protection Always fill the appliance with the ■ maximum amount of laundry for the relevant programme. Packaging/used appliance Overview of programmes E n v i r o n m e n t a l p r o t e c t i o n ~ Page 13 Dispose of packaging in an Wash normally soiled laundry...
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t s i n b r i e f Connect the mains Turn on the water Sort the laundry. Open the door. plug. tap. -------- Select a programme Load the laundry .
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer ~ Page 16 Controls/display elements Washing machine door with window handle...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( Start/Pause A for starting, interrupting and cancelling a programme 0 Extra Rinse ', Quick e for choosing the additional programme settings Overview of all programme settings ~ Page 15 8 Status indicators for the programme progress (programme sequence): 6 : End...
Laundry Sorting laundry Laundry Sort your laundry according to the care P repare the laundry instructions and manufacturer's L a u n d r y information on the care labels: Caution! Type of fabric/fibre ■ Damage to the appliance/fabrics Colour ■...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programmes on the programme selector O v e r v i e w o f p r o g r a m m e s Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Max.
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Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings/Presettings of the pro- grammes are highlighted in bold Max. 7 kg/4* kg Kids • Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen 40 °C 1000** rpm O, e Daily Wash o Max. 3.5 kg A mixed load of fabrics made of cotton and synthetic fabrics 30 °C 1000** rpm...
Additional programme settings Starching Additional programme settings Laundry shall not be treated with Note: fabric softener. Extra Rinse à Starching is possible in all wash A d d i t i o n a l p r o g r a m m e s e t t i n g s programmes if liquid starch is used.
Operating the appliance Select programme/switch on Place presorted items of laundry unfolded in the washing drum. the appliance Make sure that no items of laundry are trapped between the washing Use the programme selector to select machine door and the rubber seal, the required programme.
Operating the appliance Filling Measuring aid* for liquid detergent *depending on the model Warning Eye/skin irritation! Position the measuring aid for Detergent and care products may spray measuring the correct amount of liquid out if the detergent drawer is opened detergent: while the machine is in operation.
Sensors Cancel the programme Always wait for the end of the ■ programme, otherwise the appliance may still be locked. Then switch on Programmes at high temperatures: the appliance and wait for it to Press Start/Pause A . unlock. To cool the laundry: Select O Rinse. If the display panel goes off at the Press Start/Pause A .
Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Cleaning and Descaling should not be necessary if maintenance the detergent is measured out correctly. However, if it is required, follow the Warning manufacturer's instructions for the C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! descaling agent.
Cleaning and maintenance Allow the water to cool down. Place the service flap back on, lock it into place, and close it. Turn off the water tap so that no more water can flow in and has to be drained via the drain pump. Switch off the appliance.
Faults and what to do about them. Press Start/Pause A . Allow the However, if the laundry has to be programme to run for approximately removed, the washing machine door 40 seconds. can be opened as follows: Set the programme selector to off Warning position.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedial action Indicator lights for status displays and/or buttons flash: Note: Indicator lights O Close the washing machine door properly, laundry may be caught. und N flash. Indicator lights 0 Turn the water tap on fully, ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Spin result not satisfac- Not a fault – the unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin tory. because the laundry is unevenly distributed. Laundry wet/too damp. Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum. Spin cycle started and Not a fault –...
After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot correct the fault yourself, A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e (see section, Faults and what to do about them ~ Page 21), please contact our after-sales service.
Consumption rates Consumption rates Consumption values table C o n s u m p t i o n r a t e s Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme duration* i Cottons cold 7 kg 0.15 kWh 62 l 1 3/4 h i Cottons 40 °C 7 kg 0.67 kWh...
Positioning and connecting In addition, a hose clamp (24 - 40 mm diameter, available from specialist dealers) is required to connect the water drain hose to a siphon. Useful tools Spirit level for levelling ■ Wrench with: ■ – WAF 13 for loosening the transport locks, and –...
Positioning and connecting Notes Notes In addition to the safety information Recess width of 60 cm required. ■ ■ listed here, the local water and Only install the washing machine ■ electricity supplier may have special underneath a continuous worktop requirements.
Positioning and connecting Remove the sleeves. To do this, Right-hand connection ■ remove the mains cable from the holders. Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. The following are available from Tip: specialist dealers/the after-sales service:...
Positioning and connecting Only tighten the screw connections Water outlet ■ by hand. If the screw connections are tightened too much with a tool Caution! (pliers), the thread may be Water damage damaged. If the drain hose slips out of the wash basin or the connection point during Optimum water pressure in the supply draining due to high water pressure, any...
Positioning and connecting – The water drains away quickly Tighten the lock nut against the enough. housing. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing.
Positioning and connecting If an earth-leakage circuit breaker is Do not use the machine with an ■ ■ used, only a type which displays this extension box, extension cord, spike symbol is used: z. busters etc., as this may lead to Only this symbol guarantees improper grounding conditions.
Positioning and connecting Transportation Before initial use: Notes e.g. when moving home The transport locks must be ■ Preparatory work: removed. ~ Page 27 Turn off the water tap. To prevent unused detergent from ■ Reduce the water pressure in the flowing straight into the drain during supply hose.
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0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY *9001094332*...