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Safety instructions

– Read the Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing

machine and use the machine accordingly.

– Retain the documents for subsequent use.

Risk of electric shock – Never pull on the cable to disconnect the mains plug.

– Only insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands.

Danger to life For worn-out appliances:

– Disconnect the mains plug.

– Cut through the mains cable and remove complete with 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.

Consumption values depending on model

Programme Load Energy *** Water***

Programme

duration

***

Cottons L 20 °C 9 kg

0.25 kWh 80 l 2B h

Cottons L 40 °C* 9 kg

1.05 kWh 80 l 2B h

Cottons L 60 °C 9 kg

1.23 kWh 80 l 2B h

Cottons L 90 °C 9 kg

2.3 kWh 92 l 2B h

Easy-Care I 40 °C* 4kg 0.69 kWh 60 l 2 h

Mixed Load /÷÷40 °C

3.5 kg 0.47 kWh 49 l 1 h

Delicate/Silk  30 °C 2 kg 0.14 kWh 33 l B h

Wool : 30 °C 2 kg 0.16 kWh 40 l B h

* Programme setting for testing in accordance with applicable standard EN60456.

Note on comparative tests: When using the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.

Programme Additional function Load

Annual energy

consumption

Annual water

consumption

Cottons L ~ ćEcoPerfect ** 9/4,5 kg 196kWh 11300 l

** Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 2010/30/EU with cold water (15 °C).

*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient

temperature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected

additional functions.

Important information

Before washing for the first time

Do not put any laundry in the machine. Turn the tap on. Pour the following into compartment II:

– approx. 1 litre water

– detergent (amount to be used according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and

according to water hardness)

Turn the programme selector to Easy-Care I 60 °C and press $ Start/Reload.

At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to Off.

Protecting the laundry and the machine

– When measuring detergent, care products and cleaning agents, follow 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 in the laundry bag.

Loading laundry

Insert items of laundry of varying sizes.

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

Laundry with varying degrees of soiling

Wash new items of clothing separately.

light

No prewash. If required, select the additional ĈSpeed Perfect function.

Pretreat any stains as necessary.

heavy Do not load as much laundry. Select the programme with Prewash.

Soaking Load laundry of the same colour.

Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Set the programme selector to Cottons L 30 °C and select $ Start/Reload.

After approx. 10 minutes, press $ Start/Reload to stop the programme. After the required soaking time,

press $ Start/Reload again to continue the programme, or change the programme.

Starching Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener

Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour starch into the ~ fabric softener compart-

ment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (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.

Insert for liquid detergent depending on model

Position the insert for dispensing liquid detergent:

– Remove the detergent drawer completely a page 10.

– Slide the insert forwards.

Do not use the insert (slide upwards):

– For gel-type detergents and washing powder,

– for programmes with + Prewash 7 or (Finished in) option

Care

Machine housing, control panel

– Remove detergent residue immediately.

– Wipe 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 insert down, remove drawer completely.

2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.

3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and dry it.

4. Fit the insert and lock it in place (push the cylinder onto 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.

Use 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 (a page 13).

Instructions in the display panel depending on model

, flashing Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.

§:³Å, É Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped; Clean the filter a page 11,

water pressure too low.

§:³µ Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump a page 11.

Drain hose/waste pipe blocked; Clean the drain hose on the siphon a page 11.

§: ´ Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call the after-sales service.

Other displays Switch off the appliance, wait for 5 seconds and switch it back on. If the display appears again,

call the after-sales service a page 13.

– Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug.

– Risk of explosion. No solvents.

Information about blockages

Detergent solution pump

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

1. Open and remove the service flap.

2. Take the drain hose out of the retainer.

Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.

Push the sealing cap back on.

3. Unscrew the pump cover carefully (residual water).

4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent

solution pump must be able to rotate).

5. Replace the pump cover and screw it on tightly. The handle points upright. Replace the

drain hose in the holder.

6. Refit the service flap and close it.

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 Drain > programme.

Drain hose on the siphon

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

1. Loosen the hose clamp, remove the drain hose carefully (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 AquaStop safety device in water (contains electric valve).

Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:

1. Turn off the tap.

2. Select any programme (except Spin  / Drain >).

3. Press $ Start/Reload. Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.

4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.

Clean the filter:

5. Disconnect the hose from the tap.

Clean the filter with a small brush.

and/or on standard and Aquasecure models:

Remove the hose from the back of the appliance,

remove the filter using pliers and clean the filter.

6. Connect the hose and check for leaks.

Risk of scalding.

– Allow the detergent solution to cool down.

– Turn off the tap.

What to do if...

Water is leaking out. – Attach/replace the drain hose correctly.

– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.

No water supply.

Detergent not dispensed.

– $ Start/Reload not pressed?

– Tap not turned on?

– Filter blocked? Clean the filter a page 11.

– Supply hose kinked or trapped?

Washing machine door cannot

be opened.

– Safety function active. Programme stopped? a page 4.

–  (Rinse hold = no final spin) selected? a page 3, 4.

– Can be opened by emergency release only? a page 13.

Programme does not start. – $ Start/Reload pressed or (Finished in) time selected?

– Washing machine door closed?

– Childlock active? Deactivate a page 5.

Detergent solution does not

drain.

–  (Rinse hold = no final spin) selected? a page 3, 4.

– Clean the detergent solution pump a page 11.

– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.

Water not visible in the drum. – Not a fault - water below the visible area.

Spin result not satisfactory.

Laundry wet/too damp.

– Not a fault - the imbalance monitoring system has interrupted the spin because

the laundry is unevenly distributed.

Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.

– S Reduced Ironing pressed? a page 5.

– Speed selected too low? a page 5.

The programme duration

changes during the washing

cycle.

– Not a fault - the programme sequence is optimised for the relevant washing pro-

cess. This can cause changes in the programme duration in the display panel.

Repeated spin start-up. – Not a fault - imbalance monitoring system is equalising the imbalance.

Residual water in the ~ com-

partment for care products.

– Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.

– Clean the insert if necessary a page 10.

Odour formation in the washing

machine.

– Run the Cottons L 90 °C programme with the washing machine empty.

Use standard detergent.

Status indicator³þ flashing.

Detergent may escape from the

detergent drawer.

– Too much detergent used?

Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre water and pour the mixture into

compartment II. (Not for outdoor textiles or those made with down.)

– Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash cycle.

Pronounced generation of

noise, vibration and

“wandering” during the spin

cycle.

– Are the appliance feet fixed?

Secure appliance feet a Installation instructions.

– Transportation safety devices removed?

Remove transportation safety devices a Installation instructions.

Noises during spinning and

draining.

– Clean the detergent solution pump a page 11.

Display panel/indicator lamps

do not function during

operation.

– Power cut?

– Circuit breakers tripped? Switch circuit breakers back on or replace.

– Energy saving mode active? a page 5.

– If a fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.

Programme sequence longer

than usual.

– Not a fault - imbalance monitoring system is equalising the imbalance by

repeatedly redistributing the laundry.

– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional rinse cycle.

There are detergent residues on

the laundry.

– In isolated cases, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residues.

– Select Rinse  or brush down the laundry after washing.

What to do if...

In Add laundry mode,

$ Start/Reload flashes very

quickly and a signal sounds.

– Water level too high. Not possible to add more laundry. Close the washing

machine door immediately if necessary.

– Press $ Start/Reload to continue the programme.

If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:

– Turn the programme selector to Off and pull the mains plug out of the socket.

– Turn off the tap and call the after-sales service a page 13.

Emergency release e.g. in the event of a power cut

The programme continues when the power supply is 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 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 the programme selector to Off and pull out the mains plug.

2. Drain the detergent solution a page 11.

3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.

Washing machine door can then be opened.

After-sales service

If you cannot remedy the fault yourself (What to do if ..., a page 12, 13), contact our after-sales service.

We will always find a suitable solution to avoid unnecessary visits by repair personnel.

You can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service here or in the after-sales service directory

(depending on the model).

– GB 0844 892 8979 (Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per minute.

A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply).

– IE 01450 2655

Please give the after-sales service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance.

Product number Production number

This information can be found:

on the inside of the washing machine door* /

open service flap* and on the rear of the appliance.

*depending on the model

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Read these instructions and the separate installation instructions before

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Brand	Bosch
Model	WAS32462GB
Category	Washing Machines
File type	PDF
File size	4.5 MB

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