Bosch WVD 24460 User Manual

Operating and Installation In-
structionsWash + Dry
Avantixxen
Please read the operating and installation instruction supplied 
and handle the appliance accordingly.
 

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Table of Contents
Operating instructionsInformation concerning waste disposal   . . . . . . . . .  4
Protection of the environment / hints and tips  . . . .  5
General safety instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Introducing your washer-dryer   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Before using your washer-dryer for the first time  .  12
Preparing, sorting and loading the laundry   . . . . .  13
Detergents and cleaning products  . . . . . . . . . . . .  19
Programmes and functions   . . ....

3The new washer-dryer which you have just purchased 
is a modern, high-quality domestic appliance. 
Your washer-dryer is distinguished by its economical 
consumption of energy, water and detergent. 
Each washer-dryer which leaves our factory is checked 
carefully to ensure that it functions properly and is in 
perfect condition. If you have any questions especially 
with respect to installing and connecting your 
washer-dryer - please do not hesitate to contact our 
customer service department. 
Further...

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Operating instructions
Information concerning waste disposal
Disposing of the 
packagingThe shipping package has protected your new 
appliance on its way to your home. All utilised materials 
are ecologically harmless and recyclable. Please 
contribute to a better environment by disposing of 
packaging materials in an environmentally conscious 
manner.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority 
about current means of disposal. 
mRisk of choking!
Do not let children play with packaging...

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Protection of the environment / hints and 
tips
Your washer-dryer uses water, energy and detergent 
efficiently, thereby protecting the environment and 
reducing your household costs. For consumption 
values of your appliance see page 51. 
Hints and tipsUsing your washer-dryer in an efficient and 
environmentally friendly manner: 
■With smaller amounts of laundry, the load adjust 
reduces the water and energy consumption. 
■Select the Cottons Eco 0 60°C with Wash Plus È 
programme instead of Cottons ic...

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General safety instructions 
Your washer-dryer is intended for 
– use in the household only, 
– for washing machine-washable fabrics in washing 
lye,
– operation with cold drinking water and 
commercially available detergents and cleaning 
products which are suitable for use in washing 
machines. 
Do not leave children unsupervised near the 
washer-dryer.
Keep pets away from the washer-dryer.
Do not insert/pull out the mains plug with wet hands.
Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable.
Do...

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Introducing your washer-dryer
Adding detergent/cleaning
product 
Dispenser I: 
Detergent for prewash or starch, 
Dispenser II: 
Detergent for main wash, soaking agent, 
water softener, bleach or stain remover, 
Dispenser M: 
Additives, e, g, fabric softener or former (do 
not fill above the lower edge of the insert 1), 
Opening ...Service flap and closing the door 
 

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Control panel
Touch buttons for additional options 
(in addition to the programme if required) 
Wash Plus 
 È:  Intensive wash  
Prewash T:  Actuate prewash  
Rinse Plus O :  Additional rinsing cycle  
Night wash     :  Reduce noise of washing in night 
Additional options can be combined. 
The indicator lights of the buttons come on, if the 
additional options are active. 
Switching off the additional option: Touch the
button again. Indicator light goes out.
Start Pause A -touch button 
For starting...

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Display panelDisplay Notes
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Prewash  On if selected 
N
Washing 
Not on if Rinse 
O, Spin Í, 
Drain 
[ or Drying 
programme was selected 
O
Rinse 
Not on if Spin 
Í, Drain [ or 
Drying programme was 
selected 
Í
Final spin / Drain Not on if a programme with 
the 
$ setting (without 
final spin) or drying 
programme is running
ˆ
Dry  On if the drying programmes 
or drying time/mode was 
selected 
@Childproof lock On if selected 
}
Door open On if the door can be opened 
during Pause period  
*...

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* Overdosage The automatic safety system detects excessive froth in 
the appliance due to a highly frothing detergent or an 
overdosage. This is indicated in the display field by the 
*
 symbol. Dispense less detergent for the next wash 
with similar items of washing (same degree of soiling 
and wash load). 
Overdosage of detergent may cause excessive froth 
formation and impair the washing and rinsing results. 
A rinse cycle is automatically run. 
²The *
 symbol goes out when the appliance 
switches...