Bosch WLX 20461 Operating Instructions Manual

Intended
Your washing machine
use
Congratulations You have opted for a modern, high quality J for use in the household only,
domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine
J for the washing of machine washable textiles
is distinguished by its economical energy consumption.
in a detergent solution,
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly
J to be operated with cold drinking water and
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition. commercially available detergents and care products
which are suitable for use in washing machines.
For further information and a selection of our products go to our web
site: http://www.bosch hausgeraete.de or contact our customer
service centres.
- Do not leave children unattended near the washing
ó
Environmental disposal machine!
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. - Keep pets away from the washing machine!
This appliance has been identified in accordance with the
European Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE).
The Directive specifies the framework for an EU wide valid return
and recycling of waste appliances.
Contents
Page
J Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Programmes
J Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 For detailed programme overview -> Page 7.
J Setting programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Spin speed can be selected individually.
J Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
Cottons y . . . . . .
J After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cottons Eco j . . . . hardwearing textiles
J Individual settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Sensitive J . . . . . . .
Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J 6
X
Intensive . . . . . . . .
J Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mix zx . . . . . . . . . . . different types of washing
J Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Spin B . . . . . . . . . . . . . washing washed by hand
J Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Empty b . . . . . . . . . . . . the rinsing water if D occurs
J Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
(Rinse stop = without final spin)
J Information on the display panel . . . . . . . . . . 9
Wool/u U . . . . . . . . . . . hand/machine washable textiles
J Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
æ . . . . . . delicate washable textiles
Delicate/Silk
J What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Easy Care A . . . . . . . . easy care textiles
Rinse/
Freshen Up K . . . . . . with subsequent spin cycle; for
hand washed items, starching or
freshen up" items, -> Page 6.
Reduced Spin C . . . . . washing washed by hand
at reduced spin speed
SuperQuick 15' Á . . . . short programme;
also suitable as a rinse programme
Sports, Fitness * . . . . textiles made of microfibres
Easy Care+ . . . . . . . dark textiles
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Preparation Before washing for the first time,
wash once without any washing. See page 6
Sorting and inserting the washing
Correct installation according to separate
installation instructions.
Follow manufacturer's care information!
According to the information on the care labels.
Checking the machine
According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed maximum load -> Page 7.
- Never switch on a damaged machine!
Follow important instructions! See page 6!
- Inform your customer service!
Insert large and small items of washing! Close the washing machine
door. Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the
Insert mains plug
loading door and rubber seal.
Add detergent and care product
With dry hands only!
Take hold of the plug only!
Washing amount, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions. Pour liquid detergent
Turn on the tap
into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
During operation: Caution when opening the detergent drawer!
Dispenser II: Detergent for the main wash, water Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner
softener, bleach, stain remover with water. Prevents blockage of the overflow.
Do not use detergent for programme option
Dispenser 2 : Fabric softener, starch
K Rinse/Freshen Up!
Dispenser I: Detergent for pre wash
Set and adjust programme
For additional functions, Option button
Additional Display panel/ Start/ and spin speeds see individual settings,
Programme selector
functions Option buttons Pause
Programme selector for
switching the machine on and off
and for selecting the programme.
Can be rotated in either direction.
All buttons are sensitive, they only
need to be touched gently!
If the Option and spin speed
buttons are touched for longer, the
setting options will automatically
run!
Select M (Start/Pause)
Å - 90 O
Select the temperature (Å = cold)
Á Programme ends in ...
1 - 24h
Select the spin speed (* depending on model) or
B
L - 1000*
L (Rinse hold = without final spin)
Status displays Programme progress displays:
Q K B -0- Washing, Rinse, Spin, End
Removing washing
Washing
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
If L (without final spin) is active:
Select the spin speed or set the programme selector to
b Empty or Spin B. Select M (Start/Pause).
Detergent drawer
Remove any foreign objects risk of rusting.
with dispensers I, II, 2
Turn off tap
Washing machine door
Not required for Aqua Stop models.
Control panel Switch off
Door handle
Set programme selector to Off.
Meter accordingly:
End of programme when ...
... M (Start/Pause) flashes and -0- is indicated on the
display panel.
1
Change programme ...
page 5. 3
If you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
- Reselect programme.
- Select M (Start/Pause).
... or terminate
2 Service flap
Programmes at high temperatures:
- Cool washing: Select Rinse/Freshen Up K.
- Select M (Start/Pause).
Programmes at lower temperatures:
- Select Spin B or b Empty.
Washing
- Select M (Start/Pause).
Individual settings Important information
F F Option buttons
Protecting the washing and the machine
You can change the spin speed and temperature beforehand and while the selected
- Empty pockets.
programme is running. Effects dependent on the programme progress.
- Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
O (Temperature in °C)
- Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
You can change the indicated washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature
which can be selected depends on the set programme. - Close zips, button up covers.
Á (Ready in) - Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting the programme. The programme - Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
start can be delayed before the programme begins. The Á (Ready in) time can be set in Before washing for the first time,
hour steps up to maximum 24h. Keep pressing the Á (Ready in) button until the required
Do not put any washing in the washing machine! Turn on the tap, fill approx.1 litre of water and
number of hours is indicated (h=hour). Select M (Start/Pause).
then pour ½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II.
B (rpm) Set the Easy Care
You can change the indicated spin speed. The maximum spin speed which can be selected programme set the programme selector to Off.
depends on the set programme. Washing with different degrees of soiling
Additional functions
F F see also Overview of programmes
X (Intensive Wash) Extend the washing time for a more intensive washing of heavily soiled Light
items.
P (Prewash) For heavily soiled, hard wearing washing, e.g. made of cotton or linen. heavy
Prewash at 30 °C.
e (Less Ironing) Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin - residual
Soaking
moisture in the washing increased slightly.
Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions.
K (Extra Rinse) Additional rinse cycle, extended washing time. For areas with very soft
Set Cottons y 30 °C programme and select
water or for further improvement of the rinsing result.
M
select
F F M (Start/Pause)
programme is to be continued or change the programme.
For starting or interrupting the programme and
Starching
for activating/deactivating the childproof lock.
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Add starch to the fabric
F F Volume for button and information signals
softener compartment
Dyeing/bleaching
1. Activate setting
Dye in small quantities only. Salt can corrode stainless steel.
mode for signal
Observe the dye manufacturer's specifications.
volume
Do not bleach laundry in the washing machine.
Freshen up
S 1 step to right, keep selected + 1 step to right,
set to
For items, that have been tucked away or stored for a period of time, to remove creases
the indicator and release
caused by folding and storage and to eliminate odours. Use fabric conditioner for fresh" smell.
light is on
Button signals Information signals
Protection of the environment/conservation tips
- Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular programme.
2. Set volume for ...
- Wash normally soiled washing without prewash.
- Instead of Cottons y 90 °C select Cottons Eco j 60 °C programme.
Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy consumption.
direct
Set volume* 1 step to right Set volume* S - Meter detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions and water hardness.
set to
- If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed according to the
*If required, select repeatedly *If required, select repeatedly instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
A 60 °C programme and select M (Start/Pause). At the end of the
Wash new items separately.
Do not prewash.
X
If required, pretreat stains. Select (Intensive Wash) additional function.
Load less washing. Prewash.
X
If required, pretreat stains. Select (Intensive Wash) additional function.
Load washing of the same colour
M
(Start/Pause). After approx. 10 minutes
M
(Start/Pause). After the required soaking time reselect (Start/Pause), if the
Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
2 in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Use programme K Rinse/Freshen Up