Bosch WAS28461AU 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. The washing machine
For washing machine-washable fabrics in a detergent
is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy.
solution.
Every appliance that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition. To be operated with cold mains water and
commercially available low foam detergents and care
products which are suitable for use in washing
For further information about products, accessories, spare parts and
machines.
services, visit our website: www.bosch-home.com or contact our after-
sales service centres.
Environmentally friendly waste disposal
– Do not leave children unattended near the
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with environmental
guidelines. This appliance is certified in accordance with European washing machine.
Directive 2002/96/EEC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
– The washing machine is not to be used by
(WEEE).
children or persons not familiar with the
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and
operating instructions.
reuse of used appliances.
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
Read these instructions before switching on the washing
machine.
Also follow the separate installation instructions.
Contents
Page Programmes
Detailed programme overview. page 7
Intended use ...................................................................................... 1 Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model),
Programmes ...................................................................................... 1 The temperature and spin speed can be selected
Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash, water softener,
Preparation ..................................................................................... 2/3 individually, irrespective of the selected programme and
programme progress.
Setting and adjusting programmes ............................................... 3
Compartment
Washing ........................................................................................... 3/4
Cottons Hard–wearing textiles
Removing the laundry ...................................................................... 4
Easy-Care Synthetic fibres, easy-care textiles
Display information, Options, Functions ................................... 5/6
Programme overview........................................................................ 7 Mix Textiles made of cotton and synthetic fibres
Safety instructions .............................................................................. 8
Delicate/Silk Silk and delicate washable textiles
Consumption values .......................................................................... 8
Hand and machine-washable wool or wool-rich
Important information ....................................................................... 9 Wool
textiles
Insert for liquid detergent.................................................................. 9
Spin Additional spin cycle
Care ...................................................................................................10
Information on the display panel...................................................10 Drum Clean For drum hygiene or fluff removal
Maintenance .....................................................................................11
Drain Draining of the water inside the drum
What to do if ....................................................................................12
Rinse/Freshen up Extra rinse with spin
Emergency release ..........................................................................13
Jeans/Dark Wash Dark textiles
Customer service ............................................................................13
Sportswear Sportswear made of microfibre
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips Shirts Programme for Shirts/Blouses
Kidswear Textiles for children
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of Programme for allergic people and advanced
Allergy Plus
laundry for the relevant programme. hygiene
– Do not use prewash when washing laundry that is soiled normally.
Super 15'/30' / Extra short programme
– Instead of the Cottons 90°C programme, select
Cottons 60°C with additional function Eco Perfect.
Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy
consumption.
– Dose detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions
and water hardness.
– If the laundry is to be subsequently dried in a tumble dryer, select
a spin speed as specified by the dryer manufacturer. 1
Preparation Before washing for the first time,
run a wash once without any laundry in the machine page 9
Correct installation according to
Sorting and loading the laundry
separate installation instructions.
Observe the care information provided by the manufacturer.
Check the machine Sort the laundry according to the information on the care labels.
Sort the laundry according to type, colour, degree of soiling and
– Never switch on a damaged machine.
temperature.
– Inform your after-sales service. Remove any foreign objects as there is a risk of rusting.
Do not exceed the maximum load. page 7
Insert the mains plug
Observe the instructions in the Important information section. page 9
With dry hands only. Load both large and small items of laundry.
Only hold the plug by the plug Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap any items of clothing
body. between the loading door and rubber seal.
Turn on the tap Add detergent and care product
Add the appropriate amount according to:
Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
To achieve the labeling comsumption
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
values, two cycles of Cottons 90 °C
Models without insert for liquid detergent: pour liquid detergent into an
programme without laundry are required
appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
to be run at initial setup.
Note: This operation only needs to be During operation: close the detergent drawer.
completed once.
page 9 Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
This prevents blockages.
bleacher, stain remover
: Fabric softener, impregnating agent, starch
Compartment I: Detergent for pre–wash Setting and adjusting programmes
If the symbol lights up or
Display panel/ Programme selector Start/ flashes in the display panel, the
Reload childproof lock is active.
Option buttons/
deactivate, page 6
Additional functions
For additional functions and
option buttons, see the Individual
settings section. page 5/6
Select Start/Reload
All buttons are sensitive and a
gentle tap is adequate.
If you press and hold the Option
buttons, the setting options
automatically scroll through.
Programme selector for
switching the machine on
and off and for selecting the
programme. Can be rotated
in either direction.
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Removing laundry Display information, Options, Functions
Washing
– Open the washing machine door and remove the
laundry.
If (Rinse stop = no final drain/spin) is active: Select
the spin speed or set programme selector to Drain or
Spin .
– Select Start/Reload .
– Remove any foreign objects as there is a risk of rusting.
Detergent drawer with
compartments I, II, Turn off the tap
Drum
Control panel
Switch off
Door handle – Set the programme selector to Off.
Programme ended when ...
... Start/Reload goes out and or (if was
selected, no final drain/spin) is indicated on the display
panel, the buzzer sounds. Set the volume of the buzzer.
page 6
Changing the programme ...
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If you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
– Select Start/ Reload .
Pausing the programme ...
– Touch the Start/Reload button.
– Follow the instructions in the display field: when lights
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up and appears in the display, the door can be
opened. If required, add /remove a laundry item; if
Service flap
and are displayed alternately, the door cannot be
2
opened due to a high water level in the drum or a high
temperature.
– Touch Start/Reload button to continue the
programme.
... or terminate the programme
Programmes with high temperature:
Washing
– Cool down laundry: Select Rinse/Freshen up .
– Select Start/Reload .
Programmes at lower temperature:
– Select Drain or Spin .
– Select Start/Reload .
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Options, Functions
Display symbols
(Childproof lock)
To activate the childproof lock:
Wash: On if wash process is running.
– After the programme starts, press and hold the
Rinse: On if rinse process is running.
– Release when the symbol lights up.
Spin: On if spin process is active if the symbol flashes
When the programme ends, the Start/Reload
page 10
deactivate the childproof lock.
Water tap: Flashing if tap not open or no water supply.
* symbol flashes if the programme has been changed while childproof lock is activated.
Door: On if door can be opened.
Overdosage: On if too much detergent used. To deactivate the childproof lock:
– Touch and hold the button until the
Automatic load detection: Automatically detects the
– Release the button.
load size after the water inlet phase and sets the accurate remaining
time. Symbols indicate small, medium and full loads measured*
according to the recommended max. load for the selected If the childproof lock is deactivated while the programme selector is in a different position
programme. from when the childproof lock was activated*, the current programme will be halted.
* Automatic display of the detected load only for washing
programmes with a max. load recommendation > 3.0 kg except for
Additional functions
Rinse, Spin and Drain. Different types of textiles with different water
absorption rates may influence the load display.
SpeedPerfect
EcoPerfect
Display information
Extra Rinse
kg, e.g. kg*: max. recommended load for selected programme
page 7, Programme overview
time, e.g. *: remaining time Prewash
*: finish-in time defined by user page 5
The additional function indicator light is on when this option is selected; if this option cannot
: pause
be selected for the programme, this is indicated by a short flashing of the light and an
acoustic signal.
: door can be opened in "Pause" status
Start/Reload
: end of programme
Before starting a programme, the max. load
To start or pause the programme.
: end of programme with the setting
for the selected programme is displayed
Signals
when the door is open. The remaining time : set volume of signals page 6
or finish-in time is displayed when the door
is closed. : Information on the display page 10
1. Start signal mode
*Display shown may vary depending on the
model and selected programme .
Option buttons Set to
You can change the spin speed and temperature beforehand and while the selected programme is running. The effects
depend on the progress of the programme.
°C (Temp.) Button signals
You can change the indicated washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature that can be selected 2. Set volume for ...
depends on the programme that has been selected.
(Finish in)
When you select a programme, the respective programme duration is displayed. You can delay the start of the
programme before it begins. The finish-in time indicates when the programme will be finished. It can be set in hourly
Set volume*
increments up to a maximum of 24 hours. Press and hold the (Finish-in) button until the required number of hours
is shown (h=hour). Select Start/Reload .
*If required, set repeatedly
(Spin speed)
You can change the indicated spin speed. The maximum spin speed which can be selected depends on the selected
programme. If is selected, the load is held in the rinsing water.
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Programme cannot be changed by accidental operation.
button for 5 seconds;
indicator remains on to remind you to
symbol turns off;
See also Programme overview page 7
For washing in a shorter time with a washing result
comparable to that of the standard programme.
For saving energy with a washing performance
comparable to that of the standard programme.
Additional rinse cycle. Prolonged programme duration.
For areas with very soft water or for further improving the
washing result.
Activate prewash. For heavily soiled, hard-wearing
textiles, e.g. made of cotton or linen.
1 step Press and 1 step Release
clockwise hold clockwise
Information signals
direct
1 step Set volume* Set to
clockwise
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