Bosch WAE24166UK Instructions for Use, Programme Table 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 washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-wash-
is distinguished by its economical water and energy consumption. able wool in detergent solution
Each machine that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly
To be operated with cold drinking water and commer-
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition. cially available detergents and care products which are
suitable for use in washing machines
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– The washing machine is not to be used by
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Read these instructions and the separate
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This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and
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Contents
Page
Intended use .......................................................................................1
Programmes .......................................................................................1
Setting and adjusting the programme ...........................................3
Programmes
Washing ...........................................................................................3/4
Detailed overview of programmes page 7.
After washing ......................................................................................4
The spin speed can be selected individually, irrespective of
Individual settings ..........................................................................5/6
the selected programme and programme progress.
Important information ....................................................................... 6
Overview of programmes ................................................................7 Cottons Hard-wearing fabrics
Safety instructions .............................................................................8
+ Prewash Hard-wearing fabrics, prewash at
Consumption values .........................................................................8
30 °C
Care .....................................................................................................9
Mixed Load Different types of laundry
Information on the indicator lights ..................................................9
Maintenance .................................................................................... 10
SuperQuick 15' Short programme
What to do if... .................................................................................. 11
Rinse/ Spin Laundry washed by hand,
Aqua Plus button activated; if only
using the spin cycle, deactivate the
button
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
Drain Drain rinsing water for Rinse Hold
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of (without final spin)
laundry for the relevant programme.
/ Wool Hand/machine-washable wool
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
– Instead of Cottons 90 °C, choose the programme Delicate/Silk Delicate washable fabrics
Cottons 60 °C with the additional function EcoPerfect.
Easy-Care Easy-care fabrics
Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy
consumption.
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's
instructions and water hardness.
– If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select the spin
speed according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
1
Preparation
Before washing for the first time
Wash once without any laundry
Sorting and loading 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
– Never use a damaged machine.
Observe the important information
– Inform the after-sales services.
Insert large and small items of laundry.
Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry
Connect the mains plug
between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.
Make sure your hands are dry.
Add detergent and care products
Take hold of the plug only.
Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
Turn the tap on
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
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, starch
Compartment
Compartment I: detergent for prewash
Setting and adjusting a programme
(*model-dependent)
Additional functions and spin
speeds
Additional Spin Status Start/ Programme selector
page 5.
speed* indicator
functions Pause
All buttons are sensitive and need Programme selector for
only to be touched lightly. switching the machine on
If you press and hold the spin and off and for selecting
speed button, the appliance the programme. Can be
automatically cycles through the turned in either direction.
setting options.
2
Washing Removing the washing
page 9.
Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
If Rinse Hold (without final spin) is active: Turn the
programme selector to
Select Start.
– Remove any foreign objects -
Detergent drawer with
page 7. risk of rusting.
compartments I, II, – Leave the washing machine door and detergent
page 6.
drawer open so that any residual water can
Drum evaporate.
Control panel Turning the tap off
Not required for Aqua-Stop models
Washing machine
instructions
door
Measure accordingly:
Switching off
Turn the programme selector to Off.
1
Programme has ended when...
Individual settings,
... Start flashes and the End indicator light comes on.
Interrupting the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
– Cool washing: Select
3
– Select Start.
Programmes at lower temperatures:
– Rinse/ Spin (deactivate
select Drain.
– Select Start.
Service flap
2
Select Start
Changing the programme, if ...
... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
– Select Start. The new programme starts from the
beginning.
Washing
3
Individual settings
Spin speed / without final spin model-dependent
Drain or select the spin speed.
Before and while the selected programme is running, the spin speed or Rinse Hold (without
final rinse, laundry soaks in the last rinsing water) can be set. The effects depend on the
programme progress.
The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the model and on which programme is
currently selected.
Additional functions and overview of programmes, see 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.
refer to installation For saving energy with a washing performance comparable to that of
EcoPerfect
the standard programme.
Reduced Ironing Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. More gentle final spin
- residual moisture in the laundry slightly increased.
Aqua Plus Increased water level and additional rinse cycle, extended washing
time. For areas with very soft water or for further enhancing the spin
result.
Start
For starting or interrupting the programme.
Signal
1. Activate the 1200
1000
setting mode for 800
signal volume 600
Rinse
Hold
+
• 1 step Press and 1 step
Set to
hold
Optional:
*Short signal - function on.
Visually direct
impaired mode* Long signal - function off.
ON-OFF
Rinse/ Spin.
ON-OFF •
Set to
Aqua Plus button) or Button signals Information signals
2. Setting the 1200 1200
1000 1000
volume for ...
800 800
600 600
Rinse Rinse
Hold Hold
1 step Setting the 1 step Setting the
volume** volume**
** you may need to select the function several times.
4
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 pockets.
– Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– 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.
Pretreat any stains as necessary.
intense Do not load as much laundry.
Choose a programme with 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 select Start. After approx.
10 minutes, press Start, to pause the programme. Once the required soaking time has
elapsed, press Start, again to continue the programme, or select a different programme.
Starching
1200 Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
1000
800
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour starch into the
600
fabric softener compartment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (rinse first
Rinse
Hold
if necessary).
Dyeing/bleaching
Release
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.
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