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  • Page 1 Washing machine WAJ240L3SN [en] User manual and installation instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Futher information and explanations are available online: Table of contents 1 Safety ..........   4 7 Display ........   20 1.1 General information.... 4 8 Buttons ........   22 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 9 Programmes .......    23 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 10 Accessories......
  • Page 3 14 Childproof lock......   30 14.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 30 14.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 30 15 Basic settings......   31 15.1 Overview of the basic set- tings........ 31 15.2 Changing the basic set- tings........ 32 16 Cleaning and servicing ....    32 16.1 Cleaning the drum.... 32 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 32...

  • Page 4: Safety

    en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...

  • Page 5: Safe Installation

    Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
  • Page 6 en Safety ▶ If the power cord is too short and a longer one is not available, please contact an electrician to have the domestic installation adapted. WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶...

  • Page 7: Safe Use

    Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of cutting! Touching sharp edges on the appliance may lead to cuts. ▶ Do not touch the sharp edges on the appliance. ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous.
  • Page 8 en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.

  • Page 9: Safe Cleaning And Maintenance

    Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.

  • Page 10: Preventing Material Damage

    en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- able to operate properly.

  • Page 11: Environmental Protection And Saving Energy

    Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Set the maximum spin speed if you ▶ spray residue or other residues im- want to dry the laundry in the tumble mediately if they come into contact dryer afterwards. with the appliance. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- ing which, in turn, reduces energy...

  • Page 12: Installation And Connection

    en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 26 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance.
  • Page 13 Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. hoses and power Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ cord between the ance anywhere that is liable to ex- wall and the ap-...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Appliance

    en Installation and connection Unscrew and remove Put on the 4 cover caps. screws for the 4 transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the 4 cover caps. Remove the power cable from the holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Connecting the water inlet hose Remove the 4 sleeves.

  • Page 15: Aligning The Appliance

    Installation and connection en Connect the water inlet hose to a Plastic pipe with Fix and secure tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). rubber sleeve the water outlet hose with an el- → Page 26. 4.6 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibra- tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Appliance To The Electricity Supply

    en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against the 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: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply with the local legal provisions and safety regulations, and should in-...

  • Page 17: Familiarising Yourself With Your Appliance

    Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. 5.2 Detergent drawer Maintenance flap for the drain pump → Page 33 Note: Observe the manufacturer's in-...

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    en Familiarising yourself with your appliance Dispenser II: detergent for the main wash Compartment : Fabric softener Compartment I: Detergent for prewash 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. Programmes → Page 23 Programme selector → Page 27...

  • Page 19: Before Using For The First Time

    first time en Pour washing powder into com- first time 6 Before using for the partment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 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.

  • Page 20: Display

    en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Expected programme duration or pro- tion/programme gramme time remaining in hours and time remaining minutes. "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 22 Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load ted programme in kg.
  • Page 21 Display en Display Designation More information Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 30 SpeedPerfect Short wash activated. → "Buttons", Page 22 Door ¡...

  • Page 22: Buttons

    en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme. ¡ Cancel ¡ Pause ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration. ¡...

  • Page 23: Programmes

    Programmes en 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cotton Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Programme setting: ¡...
  • Page 24 en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Easy Care Wash items made from synthetic or blended fab- rics. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Wash items made from cotton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry. Programme setting: ¡...

  • Page 25: Laundry

    Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Note: Once the set temperature has been reached, it remains constant throughout the entire washing process. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Rapid 15'/30' Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- ded fabrics.

  • Page 26: Preparing The Laundry

    – Brush sand out of all collars and scanning the QR code in the table of pockets contents or on www.bosch- – Close bed covers and cushion home.com. covers – Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, 11.1 Preparing the laundry...

  • Page 27: Detergents And Care

    ¡ You can find further information in set the required programme. the digital instruction manual by → "Programmes", Page 23 scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- If required, adjust the programme settings. home.com. ¡ Observe the information on safety → "Adjusting the programme set-...

  • Page 28: Inserting The Measuring Aid For Liquid Detergent

    en operation Requirements 13.6 Adding detergent and ¡ The laundry is prepared and sor- care product ted. → "Laundry", Page 26 Notes ¡ The drum is empty. ¡ Do not use the measuring aid for liquid detergent for gel detergents, Open the door. washing powder, or if Prewash or Place the laundry in the drum.

  • Page 29: Adding Laundry

    operation en 13.9 Adding laundry 13.11 Resuming the pro- gramme when the pro- After the programme starts, you can gramme status is Rinse remove or add laundry depending on the programme status. Hold Requirement: A programme has Requirements started. ¡ Rinse Stop is activated. → "Starting the programme", Page 28 → "Buttons", Page 22 Press...

  • Page 30: Childproof Lock

    en Childproof lock 14 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. 14.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two 3 sek. ▶ 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 and in the event of a power failure.

  • Page 31: Basic Settings

    Basic settings en 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.

  • Page 32: Changing The Basic Set- Tings

    To keep your appliance working effi- ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com.

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Drain Pump

    Cleaning and servicing en Pull out the insert upwards. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and Push in the detergent drawer. then dry them. 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g.
  • Page 34 en Cleaning and servicing Slide a sufficiently large container Clean the interior, the thread on under the opening. the pump cap and the pump hous- ing. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! The pump cap is comprised of two When you wash at high temperat- parts which can be taken apart for ures, the detergent solution gets cleaning.
  • Page 35 Cleaning and servicing en Insert and close the service flap. Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run a suitable programme for draining after you have emptied the drain pump. Open the water tap.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    en Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 14 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
  • Page 38 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting lights up. Select a suitable programme for draining. ▶ → "Programmes", Page 23 flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. Press to start the programme. Laundry is caught in the door. Open the door again. Remove any trapped laundry. Close the door.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Laundry is caught in the door. not start. Open the door again. Remove any trapped laundry. Close the door. Press to start the programme. The door cannot – –– is activated. be opened. Continue the programme by selecting Spin or ▶...
  • Page 40 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ ing. 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 wash- ▶...
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- Foam detection system switches on a rinse cycle if tion changes during foam build-up is too high. the wash cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ No water is visible in Water is below the visible area.
  • Page 42 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin programme Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. does not start. 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 ▶...
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Detergent or fabric Too much detergent/fabric softener in the detergent softener drips off the drawer. seal and collects on When dosing liquid detergent and fabric softener, ▶ the door or in the seal observe the marking in the detergent drawer and fold.
  • Page 44 en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out at The water outlet hose is damaged. the water outlet hose. Replace the damaged water outlet hose. ▶ Water outlet hose is not connected correctly. Connect the water outlet hose correctly. ▶...

  • Page 45: Emergency Release

    Page 12 and in the digital instruction manual by → "Starting an empty washing scanning the QR code in the table of cycle", Page 19. contents or on www.bosch- home.com. Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose. Switch off the appliance.

  • Page 46: Disposing Of Old Appliance

    en Customer Service 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance Function-relevant genuine spare parts Valuable raw materials can be re- according to the corresponding Eco- used by recycling. design Order can be obtained from Customer Service for a period of at WARNING least 10 years from the date on Risk of harm to health!

  • Page 47: Consumption Values

    Consumption values en 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Programme Load Pro-...
  • Page 48 en  Technical data Nominal power 2300 W Power consump- ¡ Off mode: tion 0.12 W ¡ Left-on mode: 0.50 W Water pressure ¡ Minimum: 100 kPa (1 bar) ¡ Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bar) Length of the wa- 150 cm ter inlet hose Length of the wa- 150 cm ter outlet hose Length of the...
  • Page 52 Expert advice for your Bosch home appliances, help with problems or a repair from Bosch experts. Find out everything about the many ways Bosch can support you: www.bosch-home.com/service Contact data of all countries are listed in the attached service direct- ory.

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