Bosch WLG24160BY Specification sheet

en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions

Washing machine

WLG24160BY

Your new washing machine

You have chosen a Bosch washing machine.

Please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the

advantages of your washing machine.

To meet the high quality demands required by Bosch, every

washing machine that leaves our factory is carefully checked to

ensure that it functions correctly and is in perfect condition.

For more information on our products, accessories, replacement

parts and services, see our website www.bosch-home.com or

contact our after-sales service centres.

If the operating and installation instructions describe different

models, any differences will be pointed out at the relevant points

in the text.

Read these operating and installation instructions before

switching on the washing machine.

Display rules

mWarning!

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly

dangerous situation. Not heeding the warning can cause death

or injuries.

mCaution!

This signal word indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not

heeding the caution can cause property and/or environmental

damage.

Information about the optimum use of the appliance/any other

useful information.

1. 2. 3. / a) b) c)

The steps are represented by numbers or letters.

Ø/ -

Lists are represented by a small box or a dash.

Contents

enInstruction Manual and Installation Instructions

Before the wash

ØIntended use 4

ØSafety instructions 5

ØEnvironmental protection 7

ØGetting to know your appliance 8

ØDetergent drawer 9

ØControls/display elements 10

ØThe main points in brief 12

Operating the appliance

ØWashing 13

ØOverview of programmes 21

ØSignal 24

ØConsumption rates 25

ØSensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 27

Cleaning and maintenance

ØCare and maintenance 28

ØInformation on the display panel 32

ØFaults – what to do? 33

ØCustomer service 35

Installing the appliance

ØContents of package 36

ØInstallation 38

ØRemoving the transport locks 40

ØWater connection 42

ØAlignment 45

ØElectrical connection 46

ØBefore the 1st washing 47

ØTransportation, e.g. if moving house 48

Index 49

Before the wash

Intended use

ØFor domestic use only.

ØThe washing machine is suitable for washing machine-

washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in detergent

solution.

ØTo be operated with cold mains water and standard

detergents and care products which are suitable for use in

washing machines.

ØWhen measuring the amount of all detergents, additives, care

products and cleaning agents, always follow the

manufacturer's instructions.

ØThe washing machine may be used by children over the age

of 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical, sensory

or mental capacity or by persons with a lack of experience or

knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed

by a responsible person.

ØKeep pets away from the washing machine.

Read the Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions and all

other information supplied with the washing machine and use the

machine accordingly.

Retain the documents for subsequent use.

Safety instructions

mWarning!

Danger of death from electric shock!

Danger of death if live parts are touched.

– Only remove the mains plug by pulling on the plug body. Do not

pull on the cable.

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

mWarning!

Risk to children!

– Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine.

– Children must not play with the washing machine.

– Children may lock themselves in appliances, putting their lives at

risk.

When appliances have reached the end of their service life:

– Remove the mains plug.

– Sever the cable and remove with plug.

– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door.

– Children must not carry out any cleaning or maintenance work

without supervision.

– Children may become wrapped in packaging/film or packing

parts if allowed to play with them, or they may pull them over

their heads and suffocate.

Keep packaging, films and packaging parts away from children.

– When you wash at high temperatures, the glass in the washing

machine door becomes hot.

Do not let children touch the hot washing machine door.

– Detergents and care products may cause intoxication if

consumed or eye and skin irritation if touched.

Keep detergent and laundry care products away from children.

mWarning!

Risk of explosion!

Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain

solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent, may cause an

explosion after being loaded into the washing machine.

Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.

mCaution!

Danger of scalding!

When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded if you

touch the hot wash liquor (e.g. if draining hot wash liquor into a

washbasin). Allow the washing water to cool down.

mCaution!

Risk of damaging appliance!

–Cover plate may break!

Do not climb onto the washing machine.

–Opened door may break off or washing machine may

overturn!

Do not lean on the open door.

mCaution!

Danger when reaching into/gripping the rotating drum!

You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is

rotating.

Do not grip the rotating drum. Wait until the drum stops rotating.

mCaution!

Risk of coming into contact with liquid detergents/care products!

Detergent and care products may spray out if the detergent drawer

is opened while the machine is in operation.

Exercise caution when opening the detergent drawer.

In case of eye/skin contact, rinse thoroughly.

If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.

Environmental protection

Packaging/Old appliance

Energy-saving tips

ØAlways fill the appliance with the maximum amount of laundry

for each programme.

ØWash normally soiled laundry without prewash.

ØEnergy saving mode: The display panel light goes out after

several minutes, A Start/Reload flashes. Press any button

to activate the lighting.

Energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is

running.

ØIf the laundry will be dried in a dryer, select the spin speed

according to the dryer manufacturer's instructions.

)Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-responsible manner.

This appliance is designated according to European directive

2012/19/EC which governs waste electrical and electronic

equipment (WEEE).

The directive provides a framework for the collection and

recycling of old appliances, which is valid across the EU.

Getting to know your appliance

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Detergent drawer

Dispenser IDetergent for prewash

Dispenser iSoftener, starch. Do not exceed the maximum load.

Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, bleach,

stain remover.

Controls/display elements

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iDisplay panel for settings and information.

On the display

panel

Settings Description

- - - -‚ƒ‹‹*

(rpm)

Spin speed Spin speed (* depending on model) or - - - (Rinse

stop = without final spin cycle, washing remains in

the water after the last rinse cycle).

‚- ƒ…

(h)

Ready in End of programme after ... h

†.‹*

(kg)

Load maximum load (* depending on programme)

Programme sequence indicators:

N'0› Status indicators Washing, rinse, spin, programme duration or end

}Open the washing machine door, add washing

~Page 18

DChildproof lock ~Page 18

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