en-us Use and care manual Washer WAP24201UC
Welcome to Your New Washer! Congratulations on your selection of a new Bosch washer for your laundry needs. We are confident you will enjoy the superior performance and reliability. Please do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service department if you have any questions or comments with your new washer. Thank you for choosing Bosch. Visit our web site at www.bosch-home.com/us for more information and to view a selection of our products.
Table of contents enu-sUseandcrmanul Important information ................................................... 4 Purchase information ........................................................... 4 Customer service ................................................................. 4 Your washing machine is intended for ........................ 5 Importance and meaning of symbols .......................... 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................ 6 Introduction to your new washer .............
Important information Purchase information Customer service Please take a moment to record the following basic information about your new Bosch washer. This information will be helpful in the event you need to contact Customer Service or would like to order accessories or replacement parts. Your washer does not require any special care other than the maintenance and care mentioned in this manual. If you have a problem with your washer, please consult ~ Troubleshooting; Page 29 This may save you money.
Your washing machine is intended for ▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ Only household use and in a non-commercial environment. Household use only washing machine-washable textiles Washing with common cold and hot (maximum 140 °F/60 °C) tap water and commercially available detergents and cleaning products suitable for use in washing machines. We recommended HE (High efficientcy) detergents because they are designed to deliver optimum performance from your front-loading washer.
9 S N I Y T E F A S IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS T N A T R OD PA ME RI D N A WARNING When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons. When using appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, including those in the following pages.
9 S N I Y T E F A S IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS T N A T R OD PA ME RI D N A E V A S E S E H T WARNING WARNING WARNINGS FOR CHILDREN ▯ Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance. Close supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is used near children. ▯ Make sure to utilize all child lock/safety features of your appliance, and be sure to turn the appliance Off when not in use.
Environmentally friendly use of your washer ▯ Your new Bosch washing machine is designed to use water, energy and detergent in a highly efficient way to help reduce operating costs, conserve resources and protect the environment. ▯ Utilize the maximum amount of laundry for the appropriate cycle. ▯ Avoid using too much detergent. ▯ Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash. ▯ ▯ Save energy and detergent when washing lightly and normally soiled laundry.
Under counter (Preferred) Clearance requirements (Minimum) A Both Sides 0.6 in. 1.5 cm B Top 6.3 in. 16 cm C Rear* 3.2 in. 8 cm D Front 3.4 in. 8.5 cm * Rear clearance as close to wall as venting or water connection will allow. If the washer is installed with a dryer, the greater rear clearance for the dryer venting is required for the laundry pair. Ventilation area (Minimum) E F Top Bottom 63 sq. in. 63 sq. in. 404 sq. cm 404 sq. cm $ Vent spacing (actual not minimum dimensions) G H J K 37 in.
Installation instructions 9 WARNING RISK OF FIRE, ELECTIRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons, read the Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual before installing or operating this appliance. 9 Tools needed The following tools may be helpful during installation of your washer. CAUTION WASHING MACHINE IS HEAVY Use additional help and care when lifting and positioning.
Parts provided with your washer H Hot water connection P Cold water connection Back side of the washing mashine NOTICE: If any parts are missing please notify your dealer immediately. Set up on a pedestal with drawer Pedestal item number: WMZ 20490 Mount washer on the pedestal according to the instructions in the installation kit. Installation checklist Review the following list and check off each step as it is completed during installation.
Remove the transport bolts CAUTION 9 DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE ▯ The machine is secured for transport with transport bolts. Transport bolts that are not removed can damage the drum during operation of the machine, the washer will vibrate, and it will be much noisier during spin cycles if the transport bolts are not removed before use. Be sure to remove all 4 transport bolts completely before first use. Keep the transport bolts.
▯ ▯ ▯ ▯ Make sure the water supply faucet is easily accessible when the washer is in use. The faucet should be turned off if the washer is going to be unused for extended periods of time. Make sure rubber washers are in place at both ends of the water supply hose. Missing washers could cause leaks. The connection points are under full water pressure. Turn on the water tap and check for leaks. Periodically inspect the water supply hose and replace with a new hose if cuts, kinks or leaks are observed.
Wash Basin WARNING 9 SCALDING When washing at high temperatures, there is a risk of scalding if you touch hot suds, e.g. when pumping out hot suds into a wash basin. Do not reach into the hot suds. CAUTION 9 ▯ ▯ ▯ APPLIANCE DAMAGE/DAMAGE TO TEXTILES If the end of the drain hose is dipped into the pumped-out water, water can be sucked back into the appliance and can damage the appliance/ textiles. Make sure that: The sealing plugs do not seal the drain of the wash basin.
Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Getting to know your appliance Control panel + ( Temp. selection, Spin Speed, Delay-Start # Display field To change the default cycle settings. Indicator lamp lights up if the setting is active. # + 0 Easy Iron, Extra Rinse, Prewash/Pre Treat Additional option settings. Indicator on = setting is active.
Laundry Preparing the laundry NOTICE: Damage to the appliance/fabrics Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips, needles, nails) may damage the laundry or components in the washing machine. Therefore, note the following tips when preparing your laundry: Determining degree of soiling ▯ Light soiling No visible soiling or stains, but may have absorbed some body odor. This could include light weight summer clothing such as T-shirts, shirts, or blouses worn for only one day.
Laundry detergents and additives Adding the correct amount of HE detergent WARNING 9 WARNING To avoid risk of poisoning, keep detergents and cleaning products out of the reach of children. Avoid overuse of detergent. Measure out the detergent according to: ▯ The amount of laundry. ▯ The degree of soiling. ~ Sorting the Laundry; Page 17 ▯ The water hardness. This information can be obtained from your local water authority. Soft water requires less detergent.
Cycle selection table Cycles max.
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Default cycle settings At the factory, a temperature range, spin speed range, and cycle duration ("Finish at" time) are pre-set for all cycles. After selection of the cycle, these values are displayed in the display field. You can change the default settings as follows. Changing the temperature range Before and during the cycle, you can change the default temperature range depending on the cycle progress. Press the appropriate button until the desired setting is displayed.
Operating Instructions 9 WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the Important Safety Instructions and Operating Instructions before operating this appliance. Before doing any laundry with your washing machine Check to make sure your washer has been installed properly by following the installation instructions in this manual.
Recommended Load Size Recommended maximum load size can be found: ~ Standard features and helpful information; Page 7 B C Filling 9 D a 1/3 Load - woollens, delicates, silk b 1/2 Load - cotton, synthetic fabrics, or knitted textiles c Full Load - cotton and linen Tips After loading, close the door carefully so as not to trap any items between the door and the rubber seal. The door should close easily and should not be forced to close. Foreign objects left in the drum may damage laundry.
Liquid detergent dispenser To measure liquid detergent: 1. Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down on the insert and remove the drawer completely. 2. Push the liquid detergent dispenser forward. 3. Insert the drawer again. Pausing/Continuing the cycle e.g. for soaking ~ Soaking; Page 20 Press Start/Pause. - ¿ - appears on the display panel; washing machine door cannot be opened. To continue the cycle, press Start/Pause. Cancel cycle For cycles with a high temperature: 1. Press Start/Pause. 2.
▯ ▯ Leave the front door and detergent drawer open so that any remaining water can dry up. Always wait for the end of the cycle; otherwise the appliance may still be locked. If locked, switch the appliance on and wait until it unlocks. ▯ If at the end of the cycle the display is not lit up, the energy saving mode is active. To see display, press any button. Signal 1. Activate adjustment mode for the signal volume Place on Ú. Hold Spin speed button down + turn one position to the right.
Cleaning and maintenance Your washer is designed to give you many years of service. Observe the following instructions to maintain and protect your washer and keep it in top operating condition. 9 If there is a buildup of residual detergent or additives, or if the softener compartment is not rinsed out well enough, it may be helpful to clean the dispenser. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! To avoid risk of electric shock always disconnect the washer from the power outlet prior to cleaning.
Clean the strainers at the water tap end of the hose It may be necessary to clean the washer drain pump if the washer fails to drain (sound of water being pumped from the washer cannot be heard when the washer should be draining and other nearby drains, such as a sink, are draining properly). The washer pump can become blocked by loose debris (a good reason to check the drum and remove any visible debris after each load.) Fabrics that give off large amounts of fluff may also cause blockage.
5. Use the pull-out drain hose located in the pump access opening to drain the remaining water into a suitable container (up to 5.3 U.S. gallons/20 liters of water may be drained). Pull the sealing cap from the hose and lay the hose over the side of the container and allow the water to finish draining from the drum. When finished, replace the sealing cap into the end of the hose and restore the hose to its storage location. 6. Turn the pump cover counterclockwise to remove it.
Troubleshooting Emergency door lock release In the event of a power interruption the program will continue running when the power supply has been restored. If the washer door must be opened and the normal door unlock procedures do not work, the emergency door lock release rod can be actuated to open the door. 9 WARNING RISK OF SCALDING To avoid risk of scalding, allow water to cool down prior to activating the emergency door lock release.
Determing the Problem Problem Possible cause(s) Washer door cannot be Child lock is activated. opened. A power failure occured. Cycle is running, or water level is high or hot. Electric power cord has become loose or unplugged. Cycle selector turned to Off before end of cycle. Select No spin. Door still cannot be opened, even after turning the washer Off and back on again. Wash cycle time is increaed. Cycle does not start Start/Pause flashes. Cycle does not start Delay start-Time is displayed.
Problem Possible cause(s) Solution(s) Water cannot be seen in the drum. The water level in your high efficiencey front load washer is below the visible part of the drum, this is normal. Suds may be excessive (usually due to too much detergent or nonHE detergent being used). No spin is selected. No action needed. Water has not drained completely. Use less detergent for future loads. Be sure to use only high efficiency HE-detergents.
Error messages Display E:16 Fault Door not closed properly. E:17 Water tap not turned on. Water supply hose kinked or pinched closed. Strainer in water supply hose clogged. Water pressure too low. Too much detergent used or nonHE detergent used. E:18 Pump is blocked (obstructed). Other displays NOTICE: Error messages should be listed here. Include those that the customer can benefit by seeing and understanding what the code means. Some error codes can only inform the customer to call Customer Service.
STATEMENT OF LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY Bosch Clothes Washer What this Warranty Covers & Who it Applies to: The limited warranty provided by BSH Home Appliances Corporation (Bosch) in this Statement of Limited Product Warranty applies only to the Bosch Clothes Washer ("Product") sold to you, the first using purchaser, but strictly conditioned on the Product having been purchased: (1) for your normal, household (noncommercial) use, and has in fact at all times only been used for normal household purposes (any
SCOPE OF WARRANTY Bosch will repair or replace, free of charge any motor or component part of the motor that proves defective under conditions of normal home use during the first 2 years from the date of purchase, labor charges excluded. Out of Warranty Product: Bosch is under no obligation, by law or otherwise, to provide you with any concessions, including repairs, pro-rates, or Product replacement, once this warranty has expired.
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