Bosch WVD 24420 User Manual

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DyeingOnly use dyes that are environmentally compatible 
Dyeing and suitable for use in washing machines.
Caution                                                                            
Washing in subsequent wash cycles may become 
discoloured. 
■Apply dyes according to the manufacturers 
instructions. 
After dyeing: 
■Pour approx. ½ measuring beaker of detergent into 
dispenser II. 
■Without any laundry in the drum, allow the Cottons 
ic with temperature of 90 °C programme to run 
through. 
■Wipe...

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Cleaning and care 
mRisk of electric shock! 
First, always disconnect the appliance from the power 
supply. 
Never clean the appliance with a water jet. 
mRisk of explosion! 
Never clean the appliance with solvents. 
Clean housing, fascia 
and supply linesAs required: 
■Use hot soapy water or a mild, non-abrasive 
cleaning agent. 
■Wipe dry with a soft cloth. 
Cleaning the drum If metal items (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) 
left in the drum have caused rust spots: 
■Use chlorine-free...

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Cleaning the detergent 
dispenser In the event that residual detergents or additives have 
accumulated: 
■Pull out the detergent drawer all the way,
■press down the insert and 
■remove the detergent drawer. 
■Open the cover. 
■Clean the detergent drawer and cover under run-
ning water and dry. 
■Close the cover and lock into position. 
²Insert the cover cylinder onto the guide pin. 
■Slide in the detergent drawer. 
 

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Cleaning the drain 
pumpThis is necessary if the washing solution has not been 
completely drained. The pump is blocked by either 
loose debris or fluff which accumulates if fluff-giving 
fabrics are washed. 
Drain the water (Up to 20 litres. Have a suitable container ready.) 
mRisk of scalding! 
Allow the hot water to cool down beforehand. Keep 
children and pets away. 
■Turn the programme selector to Off.
■Open service flap 
■Carefully unscrew the pump cap - do not remove it 
completely - and let...

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Cleaning water inlet 
strainers This is necessary if very little or no water flows into the 
washer-dryer. 
First, reduce the water pressure in the inlet hose: 
■Turn off the tap. 
■Turn the programme selector to any programme 
(except Spin Í/ Empty [). 
■Touch the Start/Pause A button, and allow the 
programme to run for approx. 40 seconds. 
■Turn the programme selector to Off. 
Cleaning the strainer at the 
water tap 
■Disconnect the hose fror the water tap. 
■Rinse the strainer under flowing water....

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Descaling the 
washer-dryerCaution                                                                            
Descaling agents contain acids which may corrode the 
components of the washer-dryer and discolour the 
laundry.  
Provided that you use the correct amount of detergent, 
it is not necessary to descale the washer-dryer.  
If descaling is nevertheless required, please follow the 
instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the 
descaling agent.
 

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Help with minor problems 
If repairs are needed, and assuming that you cannot 
eliminate the fault yourself with the aid the following ta-
ble: 
■Turn the programme selector to Off.
■Disconnect the appliance from the mains.
■Turn off the tap. 
■Call customer service, see page 52.
mRisk of electric shock! 
Repairs may be carried out by customer service or au-
thorised technicians only. 
Fault displays 
Text in display field 
and signal emittedPossible cause Remedial action
F:16 Door not closed...

48Problems Cause Remedial action
Washer-dryer door cannot be 
opened. There is still some water in the 
appliance, “
$” (without final spin) 
selected. Select Empty [ or Spin Í . 
Detergent residue in the detergent 
drawer. Safety function is active.  Wait for 2 minutes. 
Damp or lumpy detergent.  Clean and dry the detergent 
dispenser; see page 43. 
Use the dosing aid for liquid 
detergent. 
Difficult-to-dissolve detergent 
tablets used. Before filling dispenser II, crush the 
tablets in the packet....

49Washing solution is not completely 
drained.Pumped blocked by foreign objects.  Clean the pump (refer to page 44). 
Fluff-producing laundry was 
washed. The water drainage pipe or 
drain hose is blocked.Clean drainage pipe and/or 
drainage hose.
Water runs out from under the 
appliance.Screw fitting of the inlet hose is 
leaking.Tighten the screw-fitting.
Drainage hose is leaking. Replace the drain hose.
Foam comes out of the detergent 
drawer. The * symbol is 
displayed at the end of the...

50Programme duration changed 
during the programme sequenceNot a fault. 
See also explanations in the chapter Display field, programme 
duration from page 10.
Programme duration reduced Not a fault.
For small amounts of laundry, a reduc tion in time of approx. 30 minutes 
can result, depending on washing/drying programme.
Programme duration extended An overdosage of detergent has 
caused excessive formation of 
froth.An additional rinse cycle and 
spin cycle was run to ensure a good 
rinsing result.
The...