Bosch WOT24455BY Specification sheet

en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions
Washing
machine

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Your new washing machine
You have chosen a premium washing machine. Thanks to its
innovative technology, this washing machine is distinguished by
its perfect washing performance and its reductions in water and
energy consumption.
Please take a few minutes to read and become familiar with the
advantages of your washing machine.
To meet our high quality demands, every washing machine that
leaves our factory is carefully checked to ensure that it functions
correctly and is in perfect condition.
For further information about our products, accessories, spare
parts and services, contact out 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 appliance.
Explanation of the symbols
ãWarning.
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potential
hazardous situation that may lead to death or to serious injury if
it is not prevented.
ãCaution.
This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a potential
hazardous situation that may lead to minor or slight personal
injury, or to material or environmental damage, if it is not
prevented.
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Information about the optimum use of the appliance and any
other useful information.

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Contents en InstructionManualandInstallationInstructions
Before washing
ØIntended use 4
ØSafety instructions 5
ØProtection of the environment 7
ØGetting to know your appliance 11
Operating the appliance
ØBefore each washing 12
ØWashing 15
ØAfter washing 16
Cleaning and maintenance
ØCare and maintenance 17
ØFaults, what to do? 20
ØCustomer service 24
Installing the appliance
ØStandard accessories 25
ØInstallation 27
ØRemove transportation protection devices 29
ØConnecting the water 30
ØAlignment 33
ØElectrical connection 34
ØBefore the 1st washing 35
ØTransportation, e.g. if moving house 36
Index 37

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Beforewashing
Intended use
ØFor use in the household only.
ØThe washing machine is suitable for washing machine-
washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor.
ØThe washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold
drinking water and commercially available detergents and
care products which are suitable for use in washing
machines.
ØWhen dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products
and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
ØThe 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.
ØKeep pets away from the washing machine!
Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all
other information enclosed with the washing machine.
Retain documents for subsequent use.

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Safety instructions
ãWarning!
Risk of fatal injury from electrocution!
Your life is at risk if you touch live components.
– Only remove the mains plug by pulling on the plug
body. Do not pull on the cable.
– Only plug in or disconnect the mains plug if your
hands are dry.
ãWarning!
Risks 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.
For appliances that have reached the end of their
service life:
– Disconnect the mains plug.
– Cut through the mains cable and remove complete with
plug.
– Destroy the lock on the lid.
– Children must not perform cleaning or
maintenance work unsupervised.
– Children may become wrapped in packaging/film
or packing parts if allowed to play with them or pull
them over their head and suffocate.
Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of
the reach of children.
– Detergents and care products may be poisonous if
consumed, or may cause irritation if they come into
contact with the eyes or skin.
Keep detergents and additives out of the reach of
children.

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ãWarning!
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.
Thoroughly rinse out laundry items in advance by
hand.
ãCaution!
Risk of scalding!
When you are washing at high temperatures, there is
a risk of scalding if you come into contact with hot
water (e.g. if hot water is being drained into a wash
basin or if you have to empty the appliance in the
event of a fault). Allow the water to cool down.
ãCaution!
Risk from damage to the appliance!
–The lid may break!
Do not climb onto the washing machine.
ãCaution!
Risk from contact with liquid detergents/care
products!
Take care when opening the lid when the detergent
dispenser is full.
In the event of contact with the eyes/skin, rinse
thoroughly.
If swallowed accidentally, seek medical advice.

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Protection of the environment
Packaging/Old appliance
Saving tips
ØAlways fill the appliance with the maximum amount of laundry
for the relevant programme.
ØWash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
ØInstead of the Cottons 90 °C programme, select the
Cottons60°Cprogramme and an option that intensifies the
washing process. Comparable cleaning result with
significantly lower energy consumption.
ØAutomatic switch-off: If the appliance is not operated for a
relatively long period of time, it switches itself off
automatically before the programme start and after the
programme end in order to save energy. To switch the
washing machine back on again, turn the programme
selector to Off/O and then back to the desired programme.
ØIf the laundry is subsequently dried in a tumble dryer, select
the spin speed according to the tumble dryer manufacturer's
instructions.
Information about the EU regulation
In accordance with regulation (EU) 1015/2010, further product
information is provided below. The background to this is the
energy-saving regulations that all appliances sold in the EU must
comply with. A sample energy label is provided with explanations
on a later page in these instructions. The energy label for your
appliance can be found on the side or front of the appliance. The
energy label contains an overview of the specific values of your
appliance.
)Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
This appliance has been identified in accordance with the
European Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
The Directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return
and recycling of waste appliances.

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Product information
ØEfficiency test programmes for cotton fabrics
Programmes that are suitable for cleaning normally soiled cotton
fabrics and are the most efficient in terms of their combined
energy and water consumption are contained in the attached
programme table.
Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance
with Directive 2010/30/EU with cold water (15 °C). The
programme temperature information is based on the temperature
stated on the care label for the fabrics. The actual washing
temperature may deviate from the stated programme
temperature for energy-saving reasons.
ØResidual moisture in the laundry
The spin efficiency class of your appliance can be seen on the
energy label. The percentage of residual moisture for the spin
efficiency class in question can be seen in the following table.
Correct selection of detergent
The care label is crucial for the correct selection of detergent,
temperature and treatment of the laundry. See also the website
www.sartex.ch. On the www.cleanright.eu website, you will find
further useful information about detergent, care products and
cleaning agents for domestic use.
Spin efficiency class Residual moisture D in %
A (highest efficiency) D < 45
B 45 ≤D < 54
C 54 ≤D < 63
D 63 ≤D < 72
E 72 ≤D < 81

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Environmental protection and tips on economical use
In addition to the information in the instruction manual, you can
lower your costs further and protect the environment by following
the tips below. For light and normal soiling, it is possible to
reduce the energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent.
Laundry and fabric
type
Washing tempera-
ture Detergent
Boil-washable white
laundry made from
linen or cotton M
20 °C - max. 90 °C Standard detergent with
bleach and optical bright-
eners
Coloured laundry
made from linen or
cotton M
20 °C - max. 60 °C Detergent for colours
without bleach or optical
brighteners
Coloured laundry
made from easy-
care fibres, synthetic
fibres N
20 °C - max. 60 °C Detergent for colours/del-
icates without optical
brighteners
Delicate, fine fabrics,
silk or viscose O
20 °C - max. 40 °C Detergent for delicates
WoolW20 °C - max. 40 °C Detergent for woollens
Reduced temperature and de-
tergent quantity as per the rec-
ommended dosage for light
soiling
Light No visible dirt or stains.
Clothing has taken on
some body odour, e.g.
light summer/sports
clothing (worn for a few
hours), T-shirts, shirts,
blouses (worn for up to 1
day), guest bed linen and
hand towels (used for 1
day)
Normal Visible dirt or a few light
stains, e.g. T-shirts, shirts,
blouses (soaked in
sweat, worn a few times),
towels, bedding (used for
up to 1 week)
Temperature as per care label
and detergent as per recom-
mended dosage for heavy soil-
ing
Intense Dirt and/or stains clearly
visible, e.g. tea towels,
baby items, work clothing

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Getting to know your appliance
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Operatin gtheappliance
Before each washing
²Make sure that
– The washing machine has been correctly installed and
connected . From ~Page 27
– A complete wash cycle without laundry has been run before
the first use. ~Page 35
1. Preparing the washing
Sorting the washing according to:
ØType of fabric/fibre.
ØColour.
ØSoiling.
ØFollow manufacturer’s care information.
ØCare label specifications:
Protecting the washing and the machine:
²– When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products
and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
– Keep detergents and agents for the pretreatment of washing
(e.g. stain remover, prewash sprays, ...) away from the
surfaces of the washing machine. Using a damp cloth,
immediately remove any fine spray residue and other
residue/droplets.
–Emptypockets.
– Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, underwired bras).
– Close zips, button up covers.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
– Wash new items separately.
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Hand and machine-washable silk and woollens cold, 40 °C,
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2. Preparing the appliance
Insert mains plug.
Turn on water tap.
3. Placing the laundry in the drum, selecting the programme
1. Open the machine lid by lifting it up.
2. Hold the rear drum flap, push the slide in the direction of the
arrow with the other hand and push the front drum flap down
gently until the locking mechanism releases.
3. Place the items of laundry in one at a time. Do not exceed the
maximum load shown in the programme table.
²– Overfilling has a negative impact on the washing result and
promotes creasing.
– Mix large and small items of laundry. Laundry items of
different sizes distribute themselves better during the spin
cycle.
– Do not press laundry into the drum with the drum flaps.
4. To close, place both drum flaps over the drum opening, with
the rear one on top of the front one, then push them both
down gently until the locking mechanism engages.
²– Make sure that the drum flaps lock correctly:
the metal hook must engage fully; the slide must protrude
slightly over the rear drum flap.
– Do not trap any laundry between the flap and the drum.
5. Select the programme.
Select the programme with additional functions according to
the programme table. Set the temperature and spin speed.

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4. Detergents and care products
1. The detergent that should be selected depends on:
–Fabrictype
– Fabric colour
–Washingtemperature
– Type and degree of soiling
²– Do not use liquid detergent if the "Delay start” function is set.
– Do not use liquid detergent for the main wash if the "Pre-
wash” additional function has been selected.
– Only use detergent and care products for domestic washing
machines.
– Dilute thick fabric softener and conditioner with a little water.
2. Measure accordingly:
– Manufacturer's instructions
– Type and degree of soiling
– Water hardness (ask your water supply company)
– Size of load (half load = 3/4 dosage, minimum load = 1/2
dosage)
²– Using too much detergent results in increased foaming and
has an adverse effect on the cleaning action.
– Using too little detergent causes the laundry to turn grey and
results in limescale build-up.
– Add highly concentrated powder and liquid detergents
directly to the drum.
3. To add detergent and care products:
– Do not fill the detergent or care product over the "MAX"
mark.
– For programmes without a pre-wash and with
temperatures between cold and 40 °C, you should use
liquid detergent. Likewise if "Delay start” is not activated.
This prevents detergent residues.
5. Starting the programme
²You can find information about the programmes in the separate
programme table.
ØSelect Start.

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Washing
During the washing cycle
ØChildproof lock (if present; depends on the model)
The childproof lock can be activated to prevent the functions
that have been set on the washing machine from being
changed inadvertently.
To activate/deactivate: press and hold the buttons with the
key symbol at the same time for at least 3 seconds.
A key symbol appears in the display (if present).
ØChanging the programme
If you have accidentally started the wrong programme.
1. Select Start. The indicator lamp flashes.
2. Select a different programme, option, temperature or spin
speed.
3. Select Start. The new programme starts in the same
phase in which the previous programme was interrupted.
ØCancelling the programme
1. Press and hold clear for approx. 3 seconds.
2. rES appears in the display (if present).
3. Any water present is drained.
4. The lid can be opened.
Programme end
The "lid released” symbol lights up or appears in the display (if
present).

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After washing
1. Set the programme selector to "Off”.
2. Open the machine, take out the laundry
²– Do not leave any items of laundry in the drum. They could
shrink in the next wash or discolour another item.
– Leave the lid and drum open so that any remaining water can
dry.
– Always wait for the end of the programme, otherwise the
appliance will still be locked.
3. Turn off the tap.

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Cleaningandmaintenance
Care and maintenance
Machine housing/control panel
ØRemove detergent residues immediately.
ØWipe with a soft, damp cloth.
ØDo not clean with a water jet.
ØDo not use cleaning agents containing solvents, scouring
powder, glass cleaner, multi-purpose cleaner or flammable
liquids. These could damage the surfaces.
Drum
Use chlorine-free cleaning agent, do not use steel wool, do not
use flammable liquids.
Descaling
Not required if detergent dosed correctly. However, if this does
occur, follow the instructions of the descaling agent
manufacturer. Suitable descalers can be purchased on our
website or from customer service. ~Page 24
Cleaning the detergent dispenser
Clean the detergent dispenser regularly (at least 3 or 4 times a
year) to prevent detergent from accumulating.
1. Press the push-buttons on both sides of the dispenser
inwards at the same time.
2. Pull out the detergent dispenser towards the front.
²There may be water in the dispenser. Hold the dispenser vertical.
3. Rinse the dispenser under running water. The plastic
container can be removed from the front cover in order to
clean it.
4. If necessary, refit the plastic container into the cover and
ensure it engages.
5. Insert the lower retaining brackets on the dispenser into the
corresponding openings in the lid and push the detergent
dispenser towards the lid until it engages.

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Filter in drain pump blocked
The washing machine is fitted with a self-cleaning pump. The filter
catches objects such as buttons, coins, etc.
Check the filter regularly (at least two or three times a year). In
particular:
Øif the washing machine is not draining or spinning correctly.
Øif the "clean pump” display lights up.
ãWarning!
Risk of scalding!
When you wash at high temperatures, the water gets
very hot. If you come into contact with the hot water,
you may be scalded.
Allow the water to cool down.
²Turn off the tap so that no more water can flow in and has to be
drained via the drain pump.
1. Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug.
2. Open the access to the pump, e.g. with a screwdriver.
3. Place a bowl underneath.
4. Slowly turn the filter anti-clockwise. Do not remove it yet!
5. Allow the water to drain out.
6. Unscrew the filter completely.
7. Clean the filter and filter compartment.
8. Make sure that the pump impeller (behind the filter in the
housing) can move.
9. Refit the filter. Screw in tightly as far as it will go in a
clockwise direction.
10. Pour 1 litre of water into the drum to ensure that no water
escapes from the filter.
11. Close the access to the pump.
12. Connect the mains plug.

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Drainage hose on the siphon blocked
1. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug!
Note: Residual water may run out!
2. Loosen hose clip, carefully remove drainage hose.
3. Clean drainage hose and siphon spigot.
4. Re-attach drainage hose and secure connection point with
hose clip.
Filter in the water supply blocked
Check and clean the filter regularly (at least two to three times a
year).
1. Turn off the tap. Disconnect the mains plug.
2. Unscrew the hose from the tap.
3. Carefully clean the filter on the end of the hose with a small
brush (e.g. toothbrush).
²Do not immerse the hose in water.
4. Screw the hose back onto the tap. Do not use pliers.
5. Connect the mains plug.
²Supply hose
– Regularly check for brittleness and cracks and replace if
necessary.
– The Aqua-Stop supply hose (fig. left) has a safety valve that
protects against the uncontrolled supply of water. If the
inspection window (see horizontal arrow) on this valve turns
red, the safety mechanism has been triggered. The hose
must be replaced ~ after-sales service
– Depending on the model, the water stop supply hose may
have an unlocking device (see horizontal arrow), which must
be pressed and held while the hose is being unscrewed from
the tap.
– On supply hoses with a transparent covering, regularly check
the colour of the covering. An intensification of the colour in
places indicates that there is a leak. The hose must be
replaced. ~ After-sales service

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Faults, what to do?
Removing an object from between the drum and outer tub
If an object should fall between the drum and the tub, you can
remove it as follows:
1. Switch off the appliance and disconnect the mains plug.
2. Remove the laundry from the drum.
3. Close the drum flaps and turn the drum through half a turn.
4. Use a screwdriver to press on the plastic end and, as you do
so, push the plastic part from left to right; the part falls into
the drum.
5. Turn the drum through half a turn; the object can now be
removed through the opening that has been created in the
drum.
6. Refit the plastic part inside the drum. Position the plastic tip
over the opening on the right-hand side of the drum.
7. Push the plastic part from right to left until it engages.
8. Close the drum flaps and turn the drum through half a turn.
Check the position and fitting of the plastic part.
9. Connect the mains plug