Bosch WAQ28461GB Instruction Manual

Intended use
Your washing machine
Congratulations on having opted for a modern, high-quality domestic appliance for domestic use only,
manufactured by Bosch. This washing machine is distinguished by its economical
for washing machine-washable fabrics and
energy consumption. hand-washable wool in detergent solution,
Each machine that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly to ensure that it to be operated with cold or cold and hot (max. 60 ºC)
functions properly and is in perfect condition. drinking water, depending on model, and commercially
available detergents and care products which are suita-
For further information on our products, accessories, spares and services, consult our ble for use in washing machines.
website www.bosch-home.com or contact any of our customer service centres. .
– Follow the safety instructions on page 8!
– Do not leave children unattended near the
You can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service here or in the after-
washing machine.
sales service directory (depending on model).
– The washing machine is not to be used by
– GB 0844 8928979 (calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence
children or persons not familiar with the
per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply)
operating instructions.
– IE 01450 2655
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Environmentally friendly waste disposal
Do not switch on the washing machine until you have read these
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with environmental guidelines.
instructions and the separate Installation instructions!
This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/CE on the
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and reuse of used
appliances.
Contents
Page
Intended use .......................................................................................1
Programmes
Programmes ........................................................................................1
Detailed overview of programmes page 7.
Setting and adjusting the programme ...........................................3
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually,
Washing ...........................................................................................3/4
irrespective of the selected programme and programme
After washing ......................................................................................4 progress.
Individual settings ..........................................................................5/6
Important information ....................................................................... 6
Cottons hard-wearing fabrics
Overview of programmes ................................................................7
+ Prewash hard-wearing fabrics, prewash
Safety instructions .............................................................................8
Easy-Care synthetic fabrics
Consumption values .........................................................................8
Care and cleaning .............................................................................9
+ Prewash synthetic fabrics, prewash
Information on the display panel ....................................................9
Different types of laundry
Mixed Load
Maintenance .................................................................................... 10
What to do if ... ................................................................................ 11
Delicate/Silk Delicate washable fabrics
Wool Hand/machine washable wool
Rinse / Spin
Laundry washed by hand, Aqua Plus
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips vated; if only using the spin cycle, deactivate the but-
ton
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of
laundry for the relevant programme. Drain Drain rinsing water with (without final spin)
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a pre-wash.
Gentle Spin Laundry washed by hand with a reduced spin speed
– Instead of Cottons 90 °C, choose the programme
Cottons 60 °C with the additional function EcoPerfect . Super Quick 15' Short programme
Comparable cleaning result was significantly lower energy
Dark Wash Dark laundry
consumption.
+ Lingery programme
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's Super delicate
instructions and water hardness.
Sportswear microfibre fabrics
– If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed
according to instructions of dryer manufacturer. Allergy+ hard-wearing fabrics
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Preparation
run a wash cycle with no laundry in the machine
Sorting and loading laundry
Correct installation according to the separate
installations actions.
Sort laundry according to the label's indications.
Checking the machine
And according to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load
– Never use a damaged machine!
– Contact customer service!
Wash laundry of different sizes in the same wash programme.
Connecting the mains plug Close the door. Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing machine door and
Make sure your hands are dry!
Handle the plug only! Add detergent and care products
Turning on the tap amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply company) and
For models without insert for liquid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model) page 6
Compartment II: detergent for the main wash, water softener,
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
bleach, stain remover
This prevents blockages.
: Fabric softener, bleach
Compartment
Compartment I: Detergent for prewash
Setting** and adjusting programmes
Additional Display panel / Programme selector Start /
functions option buttons Reload
button acti-
- 90 °C (temp. ºC) Select the temperature ( = cold)
1 - 24 h (Ready in) End of programme after ...
- 1400* (rpm) Select the spin speed (* depending on the model) or (without final spin,
laundry soaks in the last rinsing water, display panel - - - )
Status displays Programme sequence displays:
- - Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end (-0-)
Childproof lock page 5
Open the washing machine door, reload laundry pages 4, 5
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Washing Removing the washing
Before the first wash,
Page 9.
Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
If (without final spin) is active: turn the programme selector to Drain
or select the spin speed.
Follow the manufacturer's care information!
Choose
Detergent drawer with
Page 7.
compartments I, II,
Observe important information! Page 6
Turn the tap off
Drum
seal.
Control panel
Not required for Aqua-Stop models
Door
Measure detergent according:
Switching off
manufacturer's instructions.
Turn the programme selector to Off.
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End of programme when ...
**If the symbol flashes in the
... Start/Reload flashes and -
display panel, the childproof lock is
Note: If display panel lighting is switched off, press any button
active Deactivate childproof lock,
saving mode, page 5.
page 5.
Interrupting the programme
Additional functions and option
buttons Individual settings,
page 5. Programmes at high temperatures:
3
– Cool washing: Select Rinse
2
Press Start/Reload – Press
Programmes at lower temperatures:
All buttons are sensitive and need
– Select Rinse
only to be touched lightly. Press and
Service door Drain
hold the (Ready in) option button
– Press
for an automatic run through all
setting options.
Changing the programme if ...
... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
Programme selector for
– Reselect the programme.
switching the machine on
– Press
and off and for selecting the
programme. Can be turned Washing
in either direction.
Reloading laundry if ...
... Press
the display panel. If
Press
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Individual settings
Option buttons
You can change the spin speed and the temperature before the selected programme starts and while it is running. The
Start/Reload.
effects depend on the programme progress.
– Remove any foreign objects. Risk of rusting. (Temperature °C)
– Leave the washing machine door and detergent door open
You can change the displayed washing temperature. The maximum selectable temperature depends on the current
so that any residual water can evaporate.
programme.
(Ready in)
When you select the programme, the relevant programme duration is displayed. You can delay the end of the
Refer to Installation instructions.
programme before it begins. The ready in-time can be set in increments of one hour up to a maximum of 24 hours.
Press the (Ready in) button until the required number of hours is displayed (h = hour). Choose
(spin speed in rpm/ (without final spin))
You can change the displayed spin speed. The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the model and which
programme is currently selected.
Additional functions
Overview of programmes, page 7
SpeedPerfect For washing in a shorter time with a washing outcome comparable to that of the
standard programme. Maximum load Overview of programmes, page 7.
For saving energy with a washing performance comparable to that of the standard
EcoPerfect
programme.
Reduced Ironing Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin: residual moisture in
the laundry slightly increased.
Increased water level and additional rinse cycle, extended washing time. For areas
Aqua Plus
with very soft water or for further enhancing the spin result.
Childproof lock
- appears on the display panel. in the display panel You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being
changed inadvertently.
Energy
ON/OFF: after the start/end of the programme, press and hold
approx. 5 seconds.
Note: The childlock can remain activated until you wish to start the next programme,
even after switching off the machine.
Then you can deactivate the childlock before starting the programme and activate it
again as necessary once the programme has started.
Note:
/Spin .
– The symbol is lit: Childlock active.
Start/Reload.
– The symbol flashes: Childlock active and then the programme selector is altered.
To prevent the programme from stopping, move the programme selector back to
/Spin (deactivate Aqua Plus button) or the original programme, the symbol is lit again.
.
Reloading
Start/Reload.
+ Press Start/Reload if you want to add additional items of laundry after the
in the display panel programme has started. The machine checks whether reloading is possible.
+ are lit: reloading is possible.
+
flashes: wait until are lit.
Note: do not open the door until both the
: it is not possible to reload.
Start/Reload. The new programme starts from the beginning. Note: for safety reasons, the washing machine door remains locked when the water
level and/or temperature is high, or during spinning.
To continue the programme, press the
page 5
Energy saving mode
Start/Reload; both the symbols + are displayed on
The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes, Start/Reload flashes. Press any button to switch on the
is lit, the washing machine door cannot be opened.
lighting.
Start/Reload.
Start/Reload
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To start the programme or to subsequently load additional laundry, and to activate/deactivate the childproof lock.
Individual settings
Signal
1. Activating the mode
for setting the signal
volume
1 step, the press and + 1 step, release
Set to
display panel hold
lights up
Button signals Information signals
Start/Reload.
2. Setting the volume
for...
direct
* if necessary, select the
setting the 1 step setting the
function several times
volume* volume*
Important information
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– When determining the dosage of all washing powders, additives and cleaning agents, you must follow the
manufacturer's instructions..
– Empty all pockets
– Check for metal items (paper-clips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
Start/Reload for – Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
Wash new items of clothing separately.
light Do not prewash. If required, choose the additional function SpeedPerfect.
Pre-treat any stains as necessary.
intense wash Load less laundry. Choose a programme with a prewash.
Soaking Load laundry of the same colour.
Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Turn the
programme selector to Cottons 30 °C and press Start/Reload. After approx. 10 minutes, press
Reload to pause the programme. Once the required soaking time has elapsed, press Start/Reload again to
continue the programme, or select a different programme.
Starch Laundry should not be treated with fabric softener.
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour the starch in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions into fabric softener compartment (rinse first if necessary).
+ symbols are lit.
Dyeing / Bleaching
Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. Always follow the dye
manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the washing machine for bleaching clothes.
Start/Reload button. Insert for liquid detergent
depending on model
Position the insert for dispensing liquid detergent:
– Remove the detergent drawer completely page 9
– Slide the insert forwards and click into place.
Do not use the insert (slide upwards): for gel detergents and washing powder,
for programmes with + Prewash and end time option.
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set to
Start/
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