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- Page 1 Washing Machine en Instruction manual and installation instructions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety instructions ......Operating Panel ........Instructions Before using your washing machine for the first time... - Page 3 Consumption values ..... . . Customer service ......Assembly, connection and transport .
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
Please read this instruction manual and all other infor mation accompanying the washing machine before operating the appliance. Please retain all documents for future reference or for a subsequent appliance owner. Safety Instructions General Your washing machine is intended: - For domestic use only. - For washing machine washable fabrics in washing lye. -
Page 5: Panel
Panel Programme selector For switching the machine on and off and for selecting the programme. Can be rotated in either direction. The programme selector does not rotate while the programme is running the programme sequence is electronically controlled. Buttons for additional options Indicator lights for the programme status (depending on model) (in addition to the Ready illuminate, if the programme is... -
Page 6: Before Using Your Washing Machine For The First Time
Before using your washing machine for the first time Attention The washing machine must have been installed and connected properly refer to Page 29. i The washing machine 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. -
Page 7: Preparing, Sorting And Loading The Washing
Preparing, sorting and loading the washing Attention Preparing the Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) washing can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the washing machine (e.g. drum). q Empty all pockets on items of clothing. q Brush sand out of pockets and cuffs/turn ups. - Page 8 Degrees of dirt lightly soiled No visible soiling or stains. Washing has probably absorbed body odour. normally soiled Visible soiling and/or a few light stains. very soiled Visible soiling and/or stains, e.g work clothes, e.g. mechanic's overalls, baker's and butcher's clothing. Typical stains - Skin grease, cooking oil/fat, sauces, mineral oil, wax (containing fat/oil).
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Page 9: Loading The Washing
d Risk of explosion! Loading Items of clothing that have been pretreated with the washing solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. stain remover and dry cleaning spirit, represent an explosion hazard once loaded into the washing machine. Before loading the laundry, rinse thoroughly by hand. Attention Foreign objects in the drum may damage the laundry. -
Page 10: Detergents And Cleaning Products
Detergents and cleaning products d Risk of poisoning! Dosing detergent 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. -
Page 11: Programmes And Functions
Programmes and functions Select the desired programme - see also programme Programme overview. selector Programmes wash lightly soiled textiles in the shortest possible time. For heavily soiled textiles reduce the load or press the Intensive Wash v button! Cottons y 30, 40, 60 ºC Basic programmes For hard wearing textiles, e.g. -
Page 12: Spin Speed Selector
Delicates 30 °C For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. silk, satin, synthetic materials or blended fabrics (e.g. curtains). Delicates cycle at 30 °C for hand and machine washable silk. i We do not recommend washing these textiles with other rougher textiles. cold, 30 °C Woollens For hand and machine washable wool or wool rich... - Page 13 i Between the rinse cycles the washing is given an intermediate spin only (not for Delicates). This improves the rinsing results. Maximum spin speeds Revolutions per minute Type of laundry / Pro (depending on model) gramme options Cottons y 1200 1000 Easy-Care A Delicates...
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Page 14: Additional Option Buttons
Additional option buttons Rinse Plus K Additional rinsing of laundry. Programme duration is extended accordingly. Recommended application: in areas with very soft water. Intensive Wash v The washing time is extended so that highly soiled washing or 6 kg of Cottons + Linens are washed more intensively. -
Page 15: Wash
Wash Example of Easy-Care A 40 °C programme: q Turn the programme selector to the desired pro gramme (see also programme overview). The Ready indicator light comes on. q If required, select spin speed or Rinse Hold. q If required, press the button(s) for additional op tion(s). -
Page 16: Changing The Programme
If you have accidentally selected the wrong pro Changing the gramme: programme q Turn the programme selector to the desired pro gramme. If prewash is selected subsequently, set the pro gramme selector to Off and reselect the pro gramme. q If required, change other settings. q Press the Start M button. -
Page 17: After Washing
After washing The End indicator light comes on. q Turn the programme selector to Off. Setting Rinse Hold i The programme has ended and the (without final spin) selected Spin indicator light is lit. q Select an additional programme (Drain b or Spin q Press the Start M button. -
Page 18: Special Applications
Special applications Attention Do not bleach/dye washing in the washing machine. q Load laundry of the same colour. Soaking q Pour soaking agent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions. q Set the programme selector to Cottons y, 30 ºC. q Press the Start M button. -
Page 19: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care d Risk of electric shock! First, always disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Never clean the washing machine with a water jet. d Risk of explosion! Never clean the appliance with solvents. As required: Clean housing, q Use hot soapy water or a mild, non abrasive fascia and supply cleaning agent. -
Page 20: Cleaning The Detergent Dispenser
In the event that residual detergents or additives have Cleaning the accumulated: detergent dispenser q Pull out the detergent drawer all the way, q Press down the insert and q remove the detergent drawer. q Pull up the insert. q Clean the detergent drawer under running water and dry. -
Page 21: Cleaning The Drain Pump
This is necessary if the washing solution has not been Cleaning the drain completely drained. The pump is blocked by either pump loose debris or fluff which accumulates if fluff giving fabrics are washed. Drain the water (Up to 20 litres. Have a suitable container ready.) d Risk of scalding! Allow the hot water to cool down beforehand. -
Page 22: Cleaning Water Inlet Strainers
d Risk of electric shock! Cleaning water inlet If no water, or only very little, is admitted into the ap strainers pliance. First clear the pressure that has built up in the fresh- water hose: q Close the tap. q Set the programme selector to any wash pro gramme (except Spin B/Drain b). -
Page 23: Help With Minor Problems
Help with minor problems If repairs are needed, and assuming that you cannot eliminate the fault yourself with the aid the following table q Turn the programme selector to Off. q Disconnect the washing machine from the mains. q Turn off the tap. q Call Customer service, see Page 28. - Page 24 Problems Cause Remedial action Select Drain b or Spin B. There is still some water in the Washing machine door appliance, Rinse Hold selected. cannot be opened. cannot be opened. Safety function is active. Wait for 2 minutes. Clean and dry the detergent Detergent residue in the Damp or lumpy detergent.
- Page 25 Problems Cause Remedial action Water not visible in the Not a fault. drum. The water lies below the visible part of the drum. Pumped blocked by foreign objects. Clean the pump refer to page 21. Washing solution is Washing solution is not completely drained.
- Page 26 Problems Cause Remedial action Spin cycle actuated Not a fault. several times. Unbalanced load detection system is attempting to compensate the imbalance by spinning the washing several times. Not a fault. Wash large and small items The programme takes Imbalance compensation system together in order to reduce the longer than usual.
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Page 27: Consumption Values
Consumption values Normal programme Additional Load Consumption values ** option option Power Water Programme duration Cottons y 40 ºC Intensive 6 kg 0.65 kWh 60 l 2:10 h Wash v * Cottons y 60 ºC 5 kg 0.95 kWh 60 l 1:17 h Cottons y 60 ºC Stains Intensive... -
Page 28: Customer Service
This will save you unnecessary expense. Further information and a selection of our products can be found on our Internet page: http://www.bosch hausgeraete.de... -
Page 29: Assembly, Connection And Transport
Assembly, connection and transport d Risk of injury! Safety instructions The washing machine is very heavy. Take care when lifting it. Attention Frozen hoses may tear/burst. Do not install the washing machine in an area where there is a risk of frost or outdoors. -
Page 30: Measurements
Fixed to the appliance's rear panel: - The drainage hose - the cable and plug for connecting to the mains. Depending on the precise location chosen for the machine, the following may also be needed: - a 24-40 mm diameter clamp (from a specialised outlet), to install a U-bend. -
Page 31: Support Surface
To guarantee a secure placement during the spin, Support surface The support surface should be secure and flat. Soft floor linings such as e.g. fitted carpets or floors with cellular plastic on the back are not appropriate. When the machine is to be placed on flooring above wooden-beam ceilings: q Where possible, place the washing machine in a corner. - Page 32 q Loosen the screws 1, 2. q Loosen the screws 3 and 4 and remove them along with the crossbeam 5 (depends on the model). The transportation safety fittings inside the appliance fall to the floor, beneath the machine. q Gently tilt the machine forwards and gather up the transportation safety fittings.
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Page 33: Hose And Cable Lengths
Hose and cable lengths Left-hand side connection 100 cm approx. 145 cm ap- prox. 90 cm approx. Right-hand side connection 145 cm approx. 100 cm ap- prox. 135 cm approx. -
Page 34: Water Supply Connection
d Danger of electric shock Water supply To avoid leakages or water damage, the advice and connection warnings given in this section should be closely fol lowed. Water supply Warning Only operate the washing machine with cold water. Do not connect boiler mixer taps without pressure. Where there is doubt, the connection should be made by a specialised technician. -
Page 35: Levelling
Emptying the water Important Do not bend or pull the hose. Difference in height between the support surface and water outlet: minimum 60 cm, maximum 100 cm. Drainage through a U-bend: q Secure the connection point using a Ø 24-40 mm clamp (from a specialist outlet). -
Page 36: Connecting To The Mains
Warning! Connecting to the Only connect the washing machine to an alternating, mains earthed power point that has been properly installed. The voltage of the network should match that of the voltage data indicated on your washing machine (let tering on the appliance). This lettering indicates the connected power and fuse necessary. -
Page 37: Transport (E.g. Moving House)
Before transporting the machine: Transport (e.g. - close the tap, moving house) - bleed any water pressure that there may be in the fresh-water hose (see page 22), - empty any remaining wash water (see page 21), - disconnect the washing machine from the mains, - detach the pipes, - attach the two lower transportation safety fittings. - Page 38 Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH WFL246SGB Carl-Wery Str. 34 8507 en 81739 München / Deutschland 9000097323...
- Page 39 1)2) Programmes Amount of Degree of soiling Required button, Type of laundry laundry additional function a b c d e Cottons y Hard wearing textiles, heat resistant textiles e.g. cotton or linen 30, 40 , 60 light to normal Intensive Wash C Stains normally with stains Intensive Wash...
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Page 40: Quick Reference Instructions
Quick reference instructions If required: If required: At the end of the programme: Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH WFL246SGB Carl-Wery Str. 34 8507 en 81739 München / Deutschland 9000097323...