Bosch WVD 24460 User Manual

11When the programme ends, the displays shows -0-. 
²While the programme is running, the programme 
duration may be extended or reduced for the 
following reasons. 
Reductions in time occur because of: 
– small loads, 
– reduced heating times, e.g. if the water is very hot, 
– reduced washing temperature after the programme 
has started, 
– the laundry for drying with low residual moisture. 
Increases in time occur because of: 
– additional rinse cycle if excessive foam is in the 
laundry,
– multiple...

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Before using your washer-dryer for the first 
time 
Preparing your 
washer-dryerCaution                                                                            
The washer-dryer must have been installed and 
connected properly (refer to page 53).
²The washer-dryer was tested before leaving the 
factory. To remove any water left over from testing 
procedures, the first washing cycle should be 
carried out without laundry in the machine. 
■Turn the tap on.
■Pull out the detergent drawer all the way....

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Preparing, sorting and loading the laundry 
Preparing the laundry Caution                                                                            
Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) 
can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the 
washer-dryer (e.g. drum). 
■Empty all pockets on items of clothing.
■Brush sand out of pockets and cuffs/turn-ups.
■Close zips, fasten pillow cases/cushion covers.
■Remove curtain runners or tie up in a net/bag.
■Wash in a net/cushion cover: 
–...

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■Items which require ironing do not have to be 
ironed immediately after being tumble-dried. It is a 
good idea to fold or roll them together for a while, 
so that any remaining moisture is evenly 
distributed. 
Sorting the laundry Caution                                                                            
Washing may become discoloured. Do not wash new 
coloured washing with other washing. 
According to colour and 
degree of dirt
White items may become grey. Wash white and 
coloured items...

15Very soiled 
Visible soiling and/or stains. 
– Kitchen towels used for up to one week. 
– Fabric serviettes. 
– Baby bibs. 
– Childrens outer clothing or football jerseys and 
shorts soiled with grass and/or earth. 
– Work clothes, e.g. mechanics overalls, bakers and 
butchers clothing. 
Typical stains 
– Skin grease, cooking oil/fat, sauces, mineral oil, 
wax (containing fat/oil). 
– Tea, coffee, red wine, fruit, vegetables (which can 
be bleached). 
– Blood, egg, milk, starch (containing protein,...

16 Sorting laundry according to 
the instructions on the care 
labels Only wash laundry that is labelled with the following 
care symbols: 
89:;<
hard-wearing textiles, heat-resistant textiles 
e.g. made from cotton or linen 
>AB
for easy-care textiles 
e.g. cotton, linen, synthetic materials or blended fabrics 
E>FA
for easy-care, washable textiles
e.g. silk, satin, synthetic materials or blended fabrics 
(e.g. curtains) 
hE>FA
for hand and machine washable wool or wool-rich
textiles 
e.g. cashmere,...

17Only dry laundry that is labelled with the following 
care symbols: 
a= tumble-dry at normal heat setting (Normal drying) 
`= tumble-dry at low heating setting (Delicate drying) 
²The following textiles should not be tumble-dried: 
– Laundry marked with the care symbol 
b= do not 
tumble-dry
– Wollens or items containing wool 
–Risk of shrinking! 
– Delicate fabric (silk, synthetic net curtains) 
– Risk of creasing!
– Items containing foam rubber or similar material. 
– Items which have been treated...

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Loading the laundry mRisk of explosion! 
Items of clothing that have been pretreated with 
solvent-based cleaning agents, e.g. stain remover and 
dry cleaning spirit, represent an explosion hazard once 
loaded into the washer-dryer. Before loading the 
laundry, rinse thoroughly by hand. 
Caution                                                                            
Foreign objects in the drum may damage the laundry. 
Before loading the laundry, check that there is no 
debris in the drum. 
■Open...

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Detergents and cleaning products 
Dosing detergent mRisk of poisoning! 
Keep detergents and additives out of the reach of 
children. 
Dose detergent according to 
– the water hardness. You can find out the water 
hardness from your water utility company.
– the amount of laundry.
– the degree of soiling. Information on soiling can be 
found on page 14.
– the specifications of the detergent manufacturer. 
The correct dosage reduces the impact on the 
environment and produces a good washing result. 
Pour...

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Adding detergent/
cleaning product 
Dispenser I 
Detergent for prewash or starch. 
Dispenser II 
Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre-soaking 
agent, bleach and stain removal product. 
Dispenser 
M
Cleaning product, e. g. fabric softener or fabric 
conditioner (do not fill above the lower edge of the 
insert 1). 
²Concentrated or viscous fabric softener or fabric 
conditioner must be diluted with a little water before 
it is poured into the dispenser (prevents the over-
flow from becoming...