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.