Bosch WVD 24460 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 
with temperature of 90°C programme to run 
through. 
■Wipe out the rubber seal. 
Bleaching Caution                                                                            
Bleaches may contain sulphur or chlorine which can 
corrode components of the washer-dryer. Do not 
bleach washing in the washer-dryer. 
 
						

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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 cleaning agents; comply with the 
manufacturers instructions. Never use steel wool. 
 
						

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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 
running 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. 
■Fold down the cover panel...
■Remove the drain hose from its holder and pull the 
hose out of the housing.
■Pull down the closing cap and allow the washing 
lye to flow into a suitable container.
■Push up the closing cap and place the drain hose 
back in its holder...
■Carefully remove the pump cap.
■Remove any loose debris/fluff from inside the 
pump and clean the pump. The pump impeller 
must be able to rotate. 
Clean any residual lye or fluff from the thread of the 
pump cover and pump housing. 
■Attach and tighten the pump cap.
■Attach and close the cover plate. 
To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the 
drain during the next wash cycle: 
■Pour 1 litre of water into chamber II. 
■Select the Drain [ programme. 
 
						

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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/ Drain [). 
■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. 
■Connect the hose. 
Cleaning the strainer on the 
washer-dryer 
■Disconnect the hose fror the back of the 
washer-dryer. 
■Pull out the strainer and rinse under running water. 
■Insert the strainer and reconnect the hose. 
■Turn on the water tap and check whether water is 
still discharged. If water is leaking, check that the 
filter is correctly seated. 
■Turn off the tap.
 
						

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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 
authorised technicians only. 
Fault displays 
Text in display field 
and signal emittedPossible cause Remedial action
F:16 Door not closed properly. Check whether laundry is trapped in door; 
Close the washer-dryer door.
F:17 Tap not turned on. Turn the tap on.
Inlet hose kinked or pinched. Elirinate cause.
Filter blocked in water inlet 
hose.Clean filter, see page 45.
Water pressure too low. Eliminate cause.
F:18 Loose debris is blocking the 
purp.Clean the purp, see page 44.
Drainage pipe and/or 
drainage hose blocked.Clean drainage pipe and/or drainage hose.
There is too much residual 
water in the drum when drying.Stop the drying programme, select the  Spin Í 
programme before drying.
 
						

							48Problems Cause Remedial action
Washer-dryer door cannot be 
opened. There is still some water in the 
appliance, $ (without final spin) 
selected. Select Drain [ 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. 
Odour in the appliance. Washing at mainly low 
temperatures and/or with liquid 
detergents. Run the Cottons 90 °C 
programme without washing. Use a 
standard detergent.
Control lights do not come on. A fuse has triggered.  Switch on/replace the fuse.
 If the fault occurs repeatedly, call 
Customer Service. 
Power failure.  An interrupted programme will be 
resumed when the power returns. If 
you wish to unload the laundry, 
proceed as in Cleaning the 
drain pump, page 44. 
Plug is loose or not plugged in. 
Programme does not start. 
 Loading door not closed properly.  Check whether laundry is trapped in 
door. 
Close the loading door (a click 
should be heard). 
Start /Pause button not 
touched. Touch the Start /Pause button. 
Water does not enter the machine 
or detergent is not washed away. Tap not turned on.   Turn the tap on. 
Inlet hose kinked or pinched.
Filter blocked in water inlet hose. Clean the strainer; see from page 
45.
Detergent in chamber I is not 
washed away. A programme without Prewash 
was selected.Select additional function 
Prewash 
 
						

							49Water not visible in the drum. Not a fault. 
The water lies below the visible part of the drum.
Washing 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 programme.Too much detergent or detergent 
not suitable for use in washing 
machines used.Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener 
with
½ litre of water and pour into 
chamber II of the detergent 
dispen­ser. 
Reduce detergent dosage for next 
wash cycle or use detergent which 
is suitable for use in washing 
machines.
The washing has not been spun 
correctly.Large laundry items have become 
entangled and are not evenly 
distributed in the drum.
For safety reasons, the high-speed 
final spin cycle was automatically 
cancelled.Do not put only large items in the 
drum.
Spin cycle actuated several times. Not a fault. 
Unbalanced load detection system is attempting to compensate the 
imbalance by spinning the washing several times.
Washing result not satisfactory. Soiling is greater than expected or 
recommended load has been 
exceeded.Select suitable programme and 
touch the Wash Plus È
 button 
or reduce load.
Detergent was underdosed. Dose detergent according to the 
manufacturers instructions.
Detergent residue on the washing. Some phosphate-free detergents 
contain water-insoluble residue 
which may appear as light stains on 
the washing.Select Rinse  immediately or 
brush out the washing after drying.
Grey residue on the washing. Soiling caused by ointment, grease 
or oil.Select maximum detergent dosage 
and maximum permitted 
temperatu­re for the next wash 
cycle. Problems Cause Remedial action
 
						

							50Problems Cause Remedial action
Washer-dryer door cannot be 
opened. There is still some water in the 
appliance, $ (without final spin) 
selected. Select Drain [ 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. 
Odour in the appliance. Washing at mainly low 
temperatures and/or with liquid 
detergents. Run the Cottons 90 °C 
programme without washing. Use a 
standard detergent.
Control lights do not come on. A fuse has triggered.  Switch on/replace the fuse.
 If the fault occurs repeatedly, call 
Customer Service. 
Power failure.  An interrupted programme will be 
resumed when the power returns. If 
you wish to unload the laundry, 
proceed as in Cleaning the 
drain pump, page 44. 
Plug is loose or not plugged in. 
Programme does not start. 
 Loading door not closed properly.  Check whether laundry is trapped in 
door. 
Close the loading door (a click 
should be heard). 
Start /Pause button not 
touched. Touch the Start /Pause button. 
Water does not enter the machine 
or detergent is not washed away. Tap not turned on.   Turn the tap on. 
Inlet hose kinked or pinched.
Filter blocked in water inlet hose. Clean the strainer; see from page 
45.
Detergent in chamber I is not 
washed away. A programme without Prewash 
was selected.Select additional function 
Prewash