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- Page 1 WLF 16180OE WLF 20180OE en Operating and installation instructions...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Information concerning waste disposal ..Operating Protection of the environment / hints and tips . . . instructions General safety instructions ....Introducing your washing machine . - Page 3 Further information and a selection of our products can be found on our internet page: http://www.bosch hausgeraete.de Please read these operating and installation instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing machine and act accordingly.
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Page 4: Information Concerning Waste Disposal
Information concerning waste disposal The shipping package has protected your new Disposing of the appliance on its way to your home. All utilised packaging materials are ecologically harmless and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by dis posing of packaging materials in an environmentally conscious manner. -
Page 5: Protection Of The Environment / Hints And Tips
Protection of the environment / hints and tips Hints and tips Cottons+Linens y Intensive v 60 C Cottons+Linens y 90 C P Pre wash... -
Page 6: General Safety Instructions
General safety instructions Your washing machine is intended for - use in the household only, - for washing machine washable fabrics in washing lye, - operation with cold drinking water and commer cially available detergents and cleaning products which are suitable for use in washing machines. Do not leave children unsupervised near the washing machine. -
Page 7: Introducing Your Washing Machine
Introducing your washing machine Adding detergent/cleaning product Dispenser I: Detergent for prewash or starch. Dispenser II: Detergent for main wash, soaking agent, water softener, bleach or stain remover. Dispenser 2: Additives, e.g. fabric softener or former (do not fill above the lower edge of the insert 1). -
Page 8: Control Panel
Control panel Programme selector Start Stop M button For switching the machine on and off and for For starting/pausing the washing cycle selecting the programme. (programme must have been selected). Can be rotated in either direction. The programme selector does not rotate while the programme is running, the programme sequence is electronically controlled. -
Page 9: Before Using Your Washing Machine For The First Time
Before using your washing machine for the first time Attention Preparing your The washing machine must have been installed and washing machine connected properly (refer to page 34). i The washing machine was tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine. -
Page 10: Preparing, Sorting And Loading The Washing
Preparing, sorting and loading the washing Warning Preparing the Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) washing can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the washing machine (e.g. drum). q Empty all pockets on items of clothing. q Brush sand out of pockets and cuffs/turn ups. - Page 11 Degrees of dirt Lightly soiled No visible soiling or stains. Washing has probably absorbed body odour. - Light weight summer clothing and sportswear worn for several hours. - T shirts, shirts, blouses worn for up to one day. - Bed linen, guest towels used for one day. Normally soiled Visible soiling and/or a few light stains.
- Page 12 Removing stains Remove/pretreat stains as soon as possible after they have occurred. First dab with a soapy solution. Do not rub. Then select the appropriate programme and wash the item. Stubborn/dried in stains can sometimes only be removed by washing several times. Only wash laundry that is labelled with the Sorting washing according to the instructions on the...
- Page 13 d Risk of explosion! Loading Items of clothing that have been pretreated with the washing solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. stain remover and dry cleaning spirit, represent an explosion hazard once loaded into the washing maching. Before loading the laundry, rinse thoroughly by hand. Warning Foreign objects in the drum may damage the laundry.
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Page 14: Detergents And Cleaning Products
Detergents and cleaning products d Risk of poisoning! Dosing detergent Keep detergents and additives out of the reach of children. Dose detergent according to q the water hardness. You can find out the water hardness from your water utility company. q the amount of laundry. - Page 15 Dispenser I Adding detergent/ Detergent for prewash or starch. cleaning product Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre soaking agent, bleach and stain removal product. Dispenser 2 Cleaning product, e.g. fabric softener or fabric conditioner (do not fill above the lower edge of the insert 1:MAX).
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Page 16: Programmes And Functions
Programmes and functions Select the desired programme. For maximum spin speeds of the programmes see Page 18. Programme selector Cottons+Linens y cold, 30 Quick, 40, 60 C Basic programmes For hard wearing textiles, e.g. made of cotton or linen. Cottons+Linens y 90 C P Prewash Energy intensive programme for heat resistant textiles, e.g. - Page 17 Programme options Pre-wash Single wash cycle (without drain and spin cycle). Rinse K Rinse cycle with subsequent spin cycle for rinsing hand washed items or for starching. Spin B Spin cycle for spinning hand-wash items. Washing water or rinsing water is drained before the spin cycle. Additional options buttons Intensive...
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Page 18: Spin Speed
In the Cottons+Linens y programme the fabric will Spin speed be spun at the maximum possible spin speed. In the Synthetics A, Delicates q and Wool u U programmes the washing machine spins at a low speed for gentle treatment of delicate laundry. Maximum spin speeds Revolutions per minute Type of laundry /... -
Page 19: Washing
Washing q Turn on water tap. Start programme q Turn the programme selector to the desired programme . d" indicator light flashes. q If required, press the button(s) for additional option(s). The indicator light of the selected button is on. q Press the M"... -
Page 20: Changing The Programme
If you have accidentally selected the wrong Changing the programme: programme q Turn the programme selector to 0 . q Turn the programme selector to the desired programme. d " indicator light flashes. q Press the M " button. Q "... -
Page 21: When The Programme Has Ended
When the programme has Ended m indicator light flashes. q Turn the programme selector to 0 . i If required: q Select an additional programme (" Spin B " or Rinse K "). q Press the M " button. q At the end of the programme option, turn the programme selector to 0 . -
Page 22: Special Applications
Special applications q Load laundry of the same colour. Soaking q Pour soaking agent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions. q Set the programme selector to Cottons+Linens y 30 C Quick". q Press the M " button. The programme starts. - Page 23 Only use dyes that are environmentally compatible Dyeing and suitable for use in washing machines. Caution Washing in subsequent wash cycles may become discoloured. q Apply dyes according to the manufacturer's instructions. After dyeing: q Pour approx. ½ measuring beaker of detergent into dispenser II.
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Page 24: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and care Risk of electric shock! First, always disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Never clean the appliance with a water jet. Risk of explosion! Never clean the appliance with solvents. As required: Clean the appliance q Use hot soapy water or a mild, non abrasive housingand control cleaning agent. - Page 25 In the event that residual detergents or additives have Cleaning the deter accumulated: gent dispenser q Pull out the detergent drawer all the way, q press down the insert and q remove the detergent drawer. q Open the cover. q Clean the detergent drawer and cover under running water and dry.
- Page 26 This is necessary if the washing solution has not been Cleaning the drain completely drained. The pump is blocked by either pump loose debris or fluff which accumulates if fluff giving fabrics are washed. Drain the water (Up to 20 litres. Have a suitable container ready.) Risk of scalding! Allow the hot water to cool down beforehand.
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Page 27: Cleaning Water Inlet Strainers
This is necessary if very little or no water flows into the Cleaning water inlet washing machine. strainers First, reduce the water pressure in the inlet hose: q Turn off the tap. q Turn the programme selector to any programme (except Spin B ). -
Page 28: Descaling The Washing Machine
Attention Descaling the Descaling agents contain acids which may corrode washing machine the components of the washing machine and discolour the laundry. Provided that you use the correct amount of detergent, it is not necessary to descale the washing machine. If descaling is nevertheless required, please follow the instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the descaling agent. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting Minor Faults
Troubleshooting Minor Faults Risk of electric shock! Repairs may be carried out by customer service or authorised technicians only. If repairs are needed, and assuming that you cannot eliminate the fault yourself with the aid the following table: q Turn the programme selector to 0 . q Disconnect the appliance from the mains. - Page 30 Fault Cause Remedial action...
- Page 31 Fault Cause Remedial action The washing has not Large laundry items have become Always load large and small items been spun correctly. entangled and are not evenly together into the drum. (see also distributed in the drum. imbalance compensation system). For safety reasons, the high speed final spin cycle was automatically cancelled.
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Page 32: Customer Service
Customer service Before you call customer service, please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself (see from page 29). A technician who is called out to give advice will charge you, even if the appliance is still under guarantee. You can find your nearest customer service in the enclosed address list. -
Page 33: Consumption Values
Consumption values Normal programme Normal programme Additional Additional Load Load Consumption values ** Programme Programme option duration Power Water Cottons + Linens y 30 C Quick Cottons+Linens y 40 C Cottons+Linens y 60 C Cottons+Linens y 60 C Cottons+Linens y 90 C P Pre wash Synthetics A 40 C Delicates q 30 C... -
Page 34: Installing, Connecting And Transporting
Installing, connecting and transporting d Risk of injury! Safety instructions The washing machine is heavy. Take care when lifting it. Caution Frozen hoses may tear/burst. Do not install the washing machine in an area where there is a risk of frost or outdoors. - Page 35 Useful tools Dimensions...
- Page 36 Installation surface Built under or built in appliance installation Warning...
- Page 37 Caution Removing the The transport bolts must always be removed before transportation pro using the appliance for the first time and must be retained for any subsequent transport (e.g. when tection devices moving). q Release all screws and using the SW 13 wrench until they can be moved freely.
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Page 38: Hose And Cable Lengths
Hose and cable lengths Connection on left side Connection on right side Available from specialist dealers: Other hoses - Extended supply hose (approx. 2.20 m). - Page 39 d Risk of electric shock! Connecting the To prevent leaks or water damage, it is essential to water follow the instructions in this chapter! Water inlet hose Warning Operate the washing machine with cold drinking water only. Do not connect to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot water apparatus.
- Page 40 Water drainage hose Warning Do not bend or pull the water drainage hose. Height difference between the placement area and drainage point: maximum 100 cm. minimum 60 cm. Drainage into a siphon: q Secure connection point with 24 40 mm Ø hose clip (specialist outlet).
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Page 41: Aligning The Washing Machine
All four appliance feet must be firmly on the ground. Aligning the The washing machine must not wobble. washing machine Level the washing machine with the assistance of the four adjustable feet and a spirit level: q Loosen the lock nut 1 using the wrench. q Adjust the height by rotating the foot 2. - Page 42 Caution Connecting the Connect the washing machine only to an alternating power current via a correctly installed earthed socket. The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specification on the washing machine (nameplate). Connection specifications as well as the required fuses are stipulated on the appliance nameplate.
- Page 43 Before transporting the washing machine: Transport, - Turn off the tap. e.g. when moving - Reduce the water pressure in the water inlet hose (refer to page 27). - Drain any residual washing solution (refer to page 26). - Disconnect the washing machine from the mains. - Dismantle the supply and drainage hose.
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