Bosch WAS32794ME Instruction Manual

Your washing machine Intended use
Congratulations you have opted for a modern, high-quality For domestic use only
domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. This washing machine For machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool
is distinguished by its economical water and energy consumption. in detergent solution
Each machine that leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to
To be operated with cold drinking water and commer-
ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
cially available detergents and care products which are
Further information: http://www.bosch-hausgeraete.de suitable for use in washing machines
Bosch-Infoteam: bosch-infoteam@bshg.com
– Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine.
– The washing machine is not to be used by children or persons
not familiar with the operating instructions.
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Contents
Page
Intended use ...................................................................................... 1
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model), –> page 10
Programmes ....................................................................................... 1
Setting and adjusting the programme .......................................... 3
Washing ..........................................................................................3/4
After washing ..................................................................................... 4
Individual settings ..........................................................................5/6
Programmes
Overview of programmes ................................................................ 7
Detailed overview of programmes –> page 7.
Safety instructions ............................................................................. 8
Consumption values ......................................................................... 8 Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually,
depending on the selected programme and programme
Important information ...................................................................... 9
progress.
Insert for liquid detergent.............................................................. 10
Cottons Hard-wearing fabrics
Care ...................................................................................................10
Information on the display panel ..................................................10 Easy-care Easy-care fabrics
Information about blockages ........................................................11 Mix Different types of laundry
What to do if... ............................................................................ 12/13
Delicate/Silk Delicate washable fabrics
Emergency release .........................................................................13
After-sales service ...........................................................................13 Wool Hand/machine-washable wool
Rinse Extra rinse with spin
Spin Extra spin with selectable spin speed
Empty Empty the rinsing water with
Environmental protection/Conservation tips Rinse stop (no final spin)
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of
SuperQuick 15' Extra short programme
laundry for the relevant programme.
Sensitive Hard-wearing fabrics; longer washing
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
and additional rinsing for particularly
– Instead of the Cottons 90 °C programme, select the
sensitive skin
Cottons 60 °C and the EcoPerfect option. Comparable
cleaning result with significantly lower energy consumption. Sports, Fitness Fabrics made from microfibre
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's
Shirt/Blouse Non-iron shirts
instructions and water hardness.
Curtains Curtains programme
– If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select the
appropriate spin speed according to the instructions of the dryer Down washable fabrics filled with down
manufacturer .
Dark Wash Dark-coloured fabrics
Automatic stain removal
Automatic treatment of 16 different types of stain possible. No
pretreatment of stains required - the washing machine automatically
adapts the washing process –> page 6.
1
Preparation
Load indicator/rec-
Before washing for the first time To activate, first open the door, set the programme
ommended dosage
Wash once without any laundry –> page 9. and then load the items of laundry.
Sorting the laundry
Correct installation according to the
separate Installation instructions.
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
According to the information on the care labels.
Check the machine
According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load –> page 7.
– Never use a damaged machine.
Observe the important information –> page 9.
– Inform the after-sales service.
Detergents and care products
Connecting the mains
plug Measure accordingly:
Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
Make sure your hands are dry. company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Take hold of the plug only. Models without insert for liquid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
During operation: open the detergent drawer carefully.
Turn the tap on
Dilute thick fabric softener and care products with water.
This prevents blockages.
Compartment II: detergent for main wash,
softener, bleach, stain remover Open the door/set the programme
Compartment : fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: Detergent for prewash
**If the childlock is active –> deactivate it, page 5.
Follow the instructions in the display panel.
Loading the laundry
Display panel/ Programme selector Start/ Observe the load indicator in
menu buttons/change buttons Reload the display –> page 9
Adding detergent and
care products
Observe the dosage
recommendation for detergent
in the display –> page 9
Close the
washing
machine door
– –, 20° - 90° °C Programme selector for
Set the temperature (– – = cold) switching the machine on Make individual settings
and off and for selecting – > page 5.
0, 400 - 1600*
the programme. Can be Stain selection > page 6.
–
Set the spin speed
turned in either direction. Select the temperature/
(* model-dependent) (0=no spin dur-
spin speed –> page 2.
ing the programme sequence)
All buttons are sensitive and
need only to be touched lightly.
2
Washing Individual settings
Switching off
Turn the programme selector to off.
Turning the tap off
Not required for Aqua-Stop models –> Installation
Detergent drawer
instructions, page 7.
with compartments I, II,
Removing washing
Washingmachinedoor
Controlpanel
Open the washing machine door and remove the
washing.
Washing machine door
handle If Rinse stop (no final spin) is active: turn the
programme selector to Empty or Spin. Select the
spin speed if necessary.
Press Start/Reload.
– Remove any foreign objects -
risk of rusting.
– Leave the washing machine door and
detergent drawer open so that any residual
water can evaporate.
1
Programme has ended when...
... finished, Remove washing appears on the display
2
panel.
Interrupting the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
– Cool washing: select Rinse.
3
– Press Start/Reload.
Programmes at low temperatures:
6
– Select Spin or Empty.
– Press Start/Reload.
Changing the programme, if ...
4
... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
Serviceflap
– Press Start/Reload). The new programme starts
from the beginning.
Reloading laundry, if ...
5
–> page 6
... Start/Reload is selected and Top-up possible
appears in the display panel.
Washing
– Do not leave the washing machine door open
for too long as water from the washing could
leak out.
– Load indicator not active when reloading.
Select Start/Reload
Press Start/Reload.
3 4
Individual settings
Stain selection
/ To select menu options
/ To change settings
Information on programme
available depending on the
The correct treatment for every stain
sequence; with progress or
selected
load bar, as appropriate
Do not let stains dry. Remove any solid residue beforehand. Sort items of laundry as usual
*
If the buttons are held for longer,
and load the washing machine. Select a type of stain (cannot be combined).
the appliance automatically scrolls
A total of 16 different stains can be selected. The washing machine adjusts the washing
through the subsequent setting
temperature, drum movement and soaking time to suit the type of stain. Hot or cold water,
options
gentle or intensive washing control (thanks to the new drum structure) and a long or short
Options see also the Overview of programmes
soaking time ensure that the wash programme has a special sequence for each type of
* SpeedPerfect: For washing in a shorter time with a washing stain.
VarioPerfect
outcome comparable to that of the standard programme.
SpeedPerfect - Standard -
A stain type can be added to each programme via the menu buttons/change buttons.
Maximum load –> Overview of programmes, page 7.
EcoPerfect
EcoPerfect: For saving energy with a washing performance
The result: optimum stain treatment without the use of additional special detergents.
comparable to that of the standard programme.
End time * When you select the programme, the respective time to the Stains
end of the programme is displayed. It can be adjusted to a
maximum of 24 hours in 1-hour increments. Press the Baby food Cosmetics
/ change buttons repeatedly until the desired number of Blood Red wine stain
hours is displayed (h=hour). It is not possible to make Egg Chocolate
adjustments once the programme has started. Soil and sand Sweat
Prewash For heavily soiled items. Prewash at max. 30 °C Grass Bottom sock dirt
OFF - ON Coffee Butter and edible oil
Easy-iron Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final Stain treatment in detail - 2 examples
OFF - ON spin at reduced speed. Residual moisture in the laundry is
Egg Soaked in lukewarm water, selected wash cycle with a higher
increased slightly.
water level and additional rinse cycles to remove particles
Signal * Select the volume of the information signals.
OFF quiet medium loud very loud Blood Blood is first "loosened" in cold water, then the selected wash
programme starts.
* Select the volume of the button signals.
Button signal
OFF quiet medium loud very loud
For the other types of stain, we have formulated comparable solutions in our intensive
* Select the language of the display texts. studies.
Language
Water Plus Increased water level. Gentler treatment of the laundry.
Reload
OFF - ON
Rinse stop After the final rinse, the laundry remains in the water.
If you want to add additional items of laundry after the programme has started, choose
OFF - ON
Start/Reload. The machine checks whether reloading is possible. Follow the instructions
*
Rinse Plus Extra rinsing. Prolonged programme duration. in the display panel.
Recommended use: for particularly sensitive skin and/or in
max. +3 Rinse cycles For safety reasons, the washing machine door remains locked when the water level and/or
areas with very soft water.
temperature is high, or while the drum is rotating.
* Automatic treatment of stubborn stains -> page 6.
Stain selection To continue the programme, press the
Display symbols
Childproof lock/appliance You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions
lock you have set from being changed inadvertently.
OFF - ON To activate/deactivate: press and hold the menu button for
5 seconds.
Note: the childproof lock remains activated until you start the
next programme, even after the machine has been switched
off.
Deactivate the childproof lock again when you have switched
on the machine.
Foam detection Too much foam in the washing machine. Foam detection
system active - special programme sequence to reduce foam.
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Tea
Tomato
Strawberry
Orange
Start/Reload button.
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