Bosch WGA144XVZA, User Manual And Installation Instructiions

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Page 2: ...er 18 5 3 Control panel 18 6 Display 19 7 Buttons 22 8 Programmes 24 9 Accessories 31 10 Before using for the first time 31 10 1 Starting an empty washing cycle 31 11 Laundry 32 11 1 Preparing the laundry 32 11 2 Sorting laundry 32 11 3 Degrees of soiling 33 11 4 Care symbols on the care labels 33 12 Detergents and care products 33 12 1 Detergent recommendation 34 12 2 Detergent dosage 34 13 Basic...

Page 3: ... drain pump 42 16 6 Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon 44 16 7 Clean the water inlet filters 45 17 Troubleshooting 47 17 1 Emergency release 55 18 Transportation storage and disposal 55 18 1 Removing the appliance 55 18 2 Inserting the transit bolts 55 18 3 Using the appliance again 55 18 4 Disposing of old appliance 56 19 Customer Service 56 19 1 Product number E Nr and production numbe...

Page 4: ...ucts suitable for washing machines In private households and in enclosed spaces in a domestic en vironment Up to an altitude of max 4000 m above sea level 1 3 Restriction on user group This appliance may be used by children aged 8 or over and by people who have reduced physical sensory or mental abilities or inadequate experience and or knowledge provided that they are supervised or have been inst...

Page 5: ...e e g a timer or remote control When the appliance is installed the mains plug of the power cord must be freely accessible If free access is not possible an all pole isolating switch must be installed in the permanent elec trical installation according to the installation regulations When installing the appliance check that the power cable is not trapped or damaged If the insulation of the power c...

Page 6: ...i ances may tip over WARNING Risk of suffocation Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate Keep packaging material away from children Do not let children play with packaging material CAUTION Risk of injury The appliance may vibrate or move when in use Place the appliance on a clean even solid surface Align the appliance using the appliance feet ...

Page 7: ... use the appliance in enclosed spaces Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity Do not use steam or high pressure cleaners hoses or sprays to clean the appliance WARNING Risk of harm to health Children can lock themselves in the appliance thereby putting their lives at risk Do not install the appliance behind a door as this may obstruct the appliance door or prevent it from opening Wi...

Page 8: ...he appliance Do not stand on or climb onto the appliance The appliance may tip over if you sit on or lean against the open door Do not sit on or lean against the appliance door Do not place any objects on the appliance door Reaching into the drum while it is still turning may cause hand in juries Wait for the drum to come to a complete stop before reaching inside CAUTION Risk of burns When washing...

Page 9: ...gerous Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff Only use genuine spare parts when repairing the appliance If the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must be re placed by the manufacturer the manufacturer s Customer Ser vice or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent any risk An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock Do not use steam o...

Page 10: ...such as adapters exten sions valves or similar Ensure that the inner diameter of the water tap is at least 17 mm Make sure that the length of the thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm If the water pressure is too high or too low the appliance may not be able to operate properly Ensure that the water pressure in the water supply system is at least 100 kPa 1 bar and max 1000 kP...

Page 11: ...ergent is suffi cient Observe the dosage recom mendation from the detergent manufacturer Reduce the washing temperature for lightly and normally soiled laundry a At low temperatures the appliance consumes less energy For light to normal soiling lower temperatures than indicated on the care label are also sufficient Set the maximum spin speed if you want to dry the laundry in a tumble dryer afterwa...

Page 12: ...ormation on safety Page 4 and preventing ma terial damage Page 10 ATTENTION If the appliance is operated with in complete or defective accessories the appliance may not be able to op erate properly or this may result in material damage or damage to the appliance Do not operate the appliance with incomplete or defective accessor ies Replace the accessories in ques tion before operating the appli an...

Page 13: ...crewed tightly to the floor Kitchen unit Only install the appliance under neath a continu ous worktop that is securely con nected to adja cent cabinets Required niche width 60 cm Installation loca tion Requirements Against a wall Do not trap the hoses between the wall and the appliance ATTENTION Residual water may freeze Freezing residual water may damage the appli ance and frozen hoses may burst ...

Page 14: ...wrench 3 Pull the power cable out of the holder 4 Remove the 4 sleeves 5 Put on the 4 cover caps 6 Press down on the 4 cover caps 4 5 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose Note Observe the information on safety Page 4 and preventing material damage Page 10 1 Connect the water inlet hose ...

Page 15: ...nection point Secure the water outlet hose against unintentional loosening Note Observe the draining heights The maximum draining height is 100 cm Siphon Secure the con nection point with a 24 40 mm hose clamp Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el bow Page 31 Plastic pipe with rubber sleeve or gully Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el bow Page 31 4 6 Aligning the applian...

Page 16: ...housing using a WAF 17 wrench In doing so hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height 4 7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note Observe the information on safety Page 4 and preventing ma terial damage Page 10 1 Insert the mains plug of the appli ance s power cable in a socket nearby The connection details of the appli ance can be found under Tech nical data Page 57 2 Check t...

Page 17: ...appliance 5 1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here 1 2 4 6 3 5 7 7 On certain models specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured 1 Maintenance flap for the drain pump Page 42 2 Door 3 Detergent drawer Page 18 4 Control panel Page 18 5 Water outlet hose Page 15 6 Power cord Page 16 7 Transit bolts Page 13 ...

Page 18: ... softener Bleach Stain remover 3 Compartment Fabric softener Liquid starch Waterproofing agent 4 Compartment I Detergent for prewash Hygiene detergent Detergent for soaking 5 3 Control panel You can use the control panel to configure all functions of your appliance and to obtain information about the operating status 2 3 1 1 4 1 Programmes Page 24 2 Programme selector Page 35 3 Display Page 19 4 B...

Page 19: ...amme time remaining 10 1 Ready in time Buttons Page 22 9 kg 1 Recommended load The maximum load capacity for the selec ted programme in kg 1400 Spin speed Set spin speed in rpm Buttons Page 22 No spin cycle draining only 90 Temperature Set temperature in C Buttons Page 22 cold Start Pause Start cancel or pause Lights up The programme is running and can be cancelled or paused Flashes The programme ...

Page 20: ...d and the soaking has finished The programme pauses for 15 minutes You can add more laundry within this 15 minute window Options Add laundry and press Start Reload to start the programme immediately Do not add any laundry Press Start Re load to start the programme immedi ately Do not add any laundry Wait for 15 minutes The programme starts after 15 minutes have elapsed SpeedPerfect Short wash acti...

Page 21: ... Voltage control system Flashes The programme has been paused because of impermissible voltage drops The voltage is permissible again and the programme will continue Note The programme duration is exten ded Door Lights up The door is locked and can not be opened Flashes The door is not closed prop erly Off The door is unlocked and can be opened Tap No water pressure The water pressure is too low E...

Page 22: ...shing result is not affected by this AntiStain Multiple selection Select the type of stain The temperature drum movement and soaking time are all adjusted to suit the type of stain Ready in Up to 24 hours Set the programme end The programme duration is already in cluded in the set number of hours Once the programme has started the programme duration is displayed Temp C 90 C Adjust the temperature ...

Page 23: ... in the display The pro gramme pauses and you can still load more laundry within 15 minutes Options Add laundry and press Start Re load to start the programme imme diately Do not add any laundry Press Start Reload to start the pro gramme immediately Do not add any laundry Wait for 15 minutes The programme starts after 15 minutes have elapsed Easy iron Activate Deactivate Activate or deactivate the...

Page 24: ...ion Max load kg Programme settings Max temperature C Max spin speed rpm 1 SpeedPerfect AntiStain Pre treatment Pre treatment Easy iron Cottons Wash hard wearing items made from cotton linen or blended fab rics Also suitable as a short pro gramme for normally soiled laun dry when you activate SpeedPer fect If SpeedPerfect is activated the maximum load capacity is re duced to 5 kg 9 90 1400 Cottons ...

Page 25: ...formance meets legal requirements Easy Care Wash items made from synthetic or blended fabrics 4 60 1000 Mix Wash items made from cotton linen or synthetic or blended fab rics Suitable for lightly soiled laundry 4 60 1400 Delicates Silk Wash delicate washable items made from silk viscose and syn thetics Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk Note Wash especially delicate items or it...

Page 26: ...ndry from shrink ing the drum moves the items very gently with long pauses Use a detergent that is suitable for wool 2 40 800 Rinse Rinses and then spins the laundry and then drains the water 1400 Spin Drain Spins and drains the water If you only want to drain the water activate The laundry is not spun 1400 Wash curtains and blinds Programme for washing heavy cur tains up to a maximum of 4 kg or l...

Page 27: ... curtains Note Remove the curtain hooks or wash the curtains in a mesh laun dry bag Wash dark coloured and colour in tense items made from cotton or easy care fabric e g jeans Turn laundry inside out before washing Use liquid detergent 4 40 1000 Duvet Wash pillows or quilts stuffed with synthetic fibres or down fillings Wash large items separately Use a detergent that is suitable for down or delic...

Page 28: ...dry items by rolling them up before you wash them Drum Clean Cleaning and caring for the drum Use this programme in the follow ing cases Before using the appliance for the first time If you regularly wash at temper atures of 40 C or lower After a prolonged period of non use Use washing powder or a deter gent containing bleach Halve the amount of detergent to avoid foaming Do not use fabric softene...

Page 29: ...h to remind you if you have not used a programme at 60 C or higher for a long time AllergyPlus Wash hard wearing items made from cotton linen or blended fab rics Suitable for allergy sufferers and for strict hygiene requirements Note Once the set temperature has been reached it remains con stant throughout the washing pro cess 60 1400 Super Quick 15 30 Wash items made from cotton syn thetic or ble...

Page 30: ...emperature C Max spin speed rpm 1 SpeedPerfect AntiStain Pre treatment Pre treatment Easy iron The programme duration is approx 30 minutes If you wish to reduce the pro gramme duration to 15 minutes activate SpeedPerfect The max imum load is reduced to 2 kg 1 Programme setting ...

Page 31: ...or the first time Before using for the first time Prepare the appliance for use 10 1 Starting an empty wash ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor oughly before leaving the factory To remove any residual water run the first wash cycle without any laundry Note Observe the information on safety Page 4 and preventing ma terial damage Page 10 1 Turn the programme selector to Drum Clean 2 Close th...

Page 32: ...teners hooks and eyes Tie cloth belts apron strings etc together or use a laundry bag Tie together longer drawstrings and tie cords with solid end pieces in hoods or trousers Remove curtain hooks and lead strips or use a mesh laundry bag Use a mesh laundry bag for small items of laundry such as children s socks Some stubborn or dried in stains can be removed by washing several times Wash large and...

Page 33: ...g process Recommended pro gramme Normal Cotton Gentle Easy Care Particularly gentle Delicates Silk for washing by hand Hand wash Wool Not suitable for machine washing Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care products Detergents and care products Note Observe the information on safety Page 4 and preventing ma terial damage Page 10 The manufacturer s instructions for use and dosage can be...

Page 34: ...y Care From cold up to 60 C Detergent for delic ates Delicate fine textiles silk or viscose Delicates Silk From cold up to 40 C Detergent for wool lens Wool Wool From cold up to 40 C 12 2 Detergent dosage The detergent dosage depends on The amount of laundry Degree of soiling Water hardness You can find out how hard your water is from your local water com pany or measure it yourself using a water ...

Page 35: ...amme settings Page 35 13 3 Adjusting the pro gramme settings Requirement A programme has been set Setting a programme Page 35 Adjust the programme settings Buttons Page 22 Note The programme settings are not saved permanently for the pro gramme 13 4 Loading laundry Notes Observe the information on safety Page 4 and preventing material damage Page 10 To prevent creasing take note of the maximum loa...

Page 36: ...Page 4 and preventing material damage Page 10 Do not use the measuring aid for liquid detergent for gel detergents washing powder or if Prewash or Ready in time are activated Observe the information about de tergents and care products Page 33 1 Pull out the detergent drawer 2 Pour in detergent Detergent drawer Page 18 3 If required add the care product 4 Push in the detergent drawer 13 8 Starting ...

Page 37: ...nting ma terial damage Page 10 1 Press Start Reload 2 Open the appliance door The appliance door remains locked for safety reasons if the temperature and water levels are high If the temperature is high start the Rinse programme If the water level is high start the Spin programme or select a suitable programme for draining Programmes Page 24 3 Remove the laundry Page 37 13 11 Unloading the laundry...

Page 38: ... lock Press and hold the two buttons for approx 3 seconds a The display shows a The controls are locked a The childproof lock remains active even after the appliance has been switched off 14 2 Deactivating the child proof lock Requirement To deactivate the childproof lock the appliance must be switched on Press and hold the two buttons for approx 3 seconds a goes out in the display ...

Page 39: ...ng Programme position Value Description End signal 2 0 off 1 quiet 2 me dium 3 loud 4 very loud Set the volume of the signal at the end of the programme Button signal 3 0 off 1 quiet 2 me dium 3 loud 4 very loud The volume of the audible signal emitted when the buttons are pressed Drum cleaning reminder 4 ON OFF Activate or deactivate the re minder to clean the drum ...

Page 40: ...ater and a damp cloth This ensures the parts of the appli ance will remain clean and hy gienic Remove all de tergent residue spray residue or other residues immediately Fresh deposits are easier to re move without leaving any residue Keep the appli ance door and detergent drawer open after use This allows the residual water to dry reducing odours in the ap pliance 16 2 Cleaning the drum CAUTION Ri...

Page 41: ...brush and then dry them 5 Fit the insert and click it into place 6 Clean the opening for the deter gent drawer 7 Push in the detergent drawer 16 4 Descaling ATTENTION The use of unsuitable descaling agents e g for coffee machines may damage the appliance For this appliance only use de scaling agents that are available from the manufacturer s website or our after sales service ...

Page 42: ...ation in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Switch off the appliance 3 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from the power supply 4 Open the maintenance flap 5 Remove the maintenance flap 6 Slide a sufficiently large receptacle under the opening 7 Take the drain hose out of the holder ...

Page 43: ... sealing cap 10 Insert the drain hose into the holder Cleaning the drain pump Note Please read the information in the Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 sections to ensure that you use the appliance safely Requirement The drain pump is empty Page 42 1 Since water may remain in the drain pump remove the pump cap carefully 2 Clean the interior the thread on the pump cap and the pum...

Page 44: ...6 Close the maintenance flap 16 6 Cleaning the water outlet hose at the siphon 1 Switch off the appliance 2 Disconnect the appliance s mains plug from the power supply 3 Loosen the hose clamp and care fully remove the water outlet hose Residual water may leak out 4 Clean the water outlet hose and si phon connecting piece 5 Reattach the water outlet hose and secure the connection point using the ho...

Page 45: ...wer supply Cleaning the filter on the tap Note Please read the information in the sections on Safety Page 4 and Preventing material damage Page 10 Requirement The water inlet hose is empty 1 Remove the water inlet hose from the tap 2 Clean the filter with a small brush 3 Connect the water inlet hose and check for leaks Cleaning the filter on the appliance Note Observe the information on safety Pag...

Page 46: ...ing and servicing 46 1 Disconnect the hose from the rear of the appliance 1 2 2 Use pliers to remove the filter 3 Clean the filter with a small brush 4 Reinsert the filter 5 Connect the hose and check for leaks ...

Page 47: ...e Press any button a The symbol lights up again E 36 10 Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are not kinked or trapped Drain pump is blocked Cleaning the drain pump Page 42 The water outlet hose is connected too high Install the water outlet hose a...

Page 48: ...use extension of a pro gramme No remedial action possible lights up The temperature is too high Wait until the temperature has dropped Cancelling the programme Page 37 Water level is too high Start the Drain programme Laundry is caught in the door 1 Open the door again 2 Remove any trapped laundry 3 Close the door 4 Press Start Reload to start the programme flashes Door is not closed 1 Close the d...

Page 49: ... Close the door 4 Press Start Reload to start the programme The door cannot be opened The temperature is too high Wait until the temperature has dropped Cancelling the programme Page 37 Water level is too high Start the Drain programme Power failure Open the door using the emergency release Emergency release Page 55 The water is not drain ing Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked Clean the dr...

Page 50: ...the water inlet hose is not kinked or jammed The spin cycle runs several times The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry Not a fault no action required Note When loading where possible place large and small items of laundry together in the drum Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle The program...

Page 51: ...n Load detection is active Not a fault no action required Note The load detection can take up to two minutes Heavy foam build up Detergent dosage is too high Immediate measure Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 0 5 litres of water and pour the mix ture into the left hand compartment not for outdoor clothing sportswear or items stuffed with down Reduce the amount of detergent for the next w...

Page 52: ...nto the detergent drawer Not a fault normal operating noise Loud noises during the spin cycle Appliance is not correctly aligned Aligning the appliance The appliance feet are not fixed Secure the appliance feet Aligning the appliance Transit bolts have not been removed Removing the transit bolts Banging noises rat tling in the drain pump Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump Cleaning the dra...

Page 53: ... drain pipe and water drain hose are not kinked or trapped The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib uted Redistribute the laundry in the drum Note Where possible mix large and small items in the drum Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle Start the Spin programme Unbalance load detection...

Page 54: ... leaking out at the water outlet hose The water outlet hose is damaged Replace the damaged water outlet hose Water outlet hose is not connected correctly Connect the water outlet hose correctly Water out let connection types Odours have formed in the appliance Humidity and detergent residue may promote the formation of bacteria Cleaning the drum Page 40 If you are not using the appliance leave the...

Page 55: ...o dispose of old appliances 18 1 Removing the appliance Note More detailed instructions for use can be found on www bosch home com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user manual 1 Turn off the water tap 2 Empty the water inlet hose Page 45 3 Switch off the appliance 4 Unplug the appliance s mains plug 5 Drain the water Cleaning the drain pump Page 42 6 Detach the hoses 18 2 Inser...

Page 56: ... The guideline determ ines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU Customer Service 19 Customer Service Customer Service If you have any queries on use are unable to rectify faults on the appli ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired contact Cus tomer Service Detailed information on the warranty period and terms of warranty in y...

Page 57: ...2 300 102 0 3 00 Easy Care 40 4 0 0 780 62 0 2 30 Mix 40 4 0 0 620 44 0 1 00 Delicates Silk 30 2 0 0 220 36 0 0 45 Wool 30 2 0 0 220 41 0 0 45 1 values determined according to the valid version of SANS1695 Technical specifications 21 Technical specifica tions Technical specifications Appliance height 84 5 cm Appliance width 59 7 cm Appliance depth 63 2 cm Weight 69 0 kg1 Maximum load 9 0 kg Mains ...

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