Bosch WAE244S1GB 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 and hand-
is distinguished by its economical water- and energy consumption.
washable 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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.
– Do not leave children unattended near the
You can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service washing machine.
here or in the after-sales service directory (depending on model).
– The washing machine is not to be used by
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children or persons not familiar with the
Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence per
operating instructions.
minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
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Environmentally friendly waste disposal
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with
environmental guidelines.
Read these instructions and the separate
This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive
installation instructions before operating the
2002/96/EEC on waste electrical and electronic equipment
washing machine.
(WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and
reuse of used appliances.
Contents
Page
Intended use .......................................................................................1
Programmes ........................................................................................1
Setting and adjusting the programme ...........................................3 Programmes
Washing ...........................................................................................3/4 Detailed overview of programmes page 7.
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually,
After washing ......................................................................................4
Individual settings ..........................................................................5/6 irrespective of the selected programme and programme
progress.
Important information ....................................................................... 6
Overview of programmes ................................................................7 Cottons Hard-wearing fabrics
Safety instructions .............................................................................8
+ Prewash Hard-wearing fabrics, pre-wash at 30 °C
Consumption values .........................................................................8
Easy-Care Easy-care fabrics
Care .....................................................................................................9
Information on the display panel ....................................................9 + Prewash Easy-care fabrics, pre-wash at 30 °C
Maintenance .................................................................................... 10
Mixed Load Different types of laundry
What to do if... .................................................................................. 11
Delicate/Silk Delicate washable fabrics
/ Wool Hand/machine-washable wool
Rinse With subsequent spin
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
Spin Laundry washed by hand
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of
laundry for the relevant programme.
Drain Drain rinsing water for (without final spin)
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a pre-wash.
Gentle Spin Laundry washed by hand with a reduced spin
– Instead of Cottons 90 °C, choose the programme
speed
Cottons 60 °C with the additional function EcoPerfect.
Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy Super Quick 15' Short programme
consumption.
Sensitive Hard-wearing fabrics
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's
instructions and water hardness. Sportswear Fabrics made from microfibre
– If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select the spin
Dark Wash Dark-coloured fabrics
speed according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
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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.
Checking 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 customer service.
Insert large and small items of laundry.
Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry
Connecting the mains
between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.
plug
Add detergent and care products
Make sure your hands are dry.
Take hold of the plug only. Measure accordingly:
Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Turning the tap on Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash, water
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
softener, bleach, stain remover
This prevents blockages.
Compartment : Fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: Detergent for pre-wash
Setting** and adjusting programmes
**If the symbol flashes in the
display panel, the childproof lock
Additional Display panel / Start/Reload Programme selector
is active deactivate, page 5.
functions
options buttons
Additional functions and options
buttons Individual settings,
page 5.
All buttons are sensitive and need
only to be touched lightly. If the
buttons are held for longer, the
appliance automatically runs
through the setting options.
Press Start/Reload
- 90 °C Temp. °C Select the temperature ( = cold)
1 - 24h Ready in Programme end after Programme selector for
switching the machine on
- 1200* rpm Select the spin speed (*depending on the model) or (with no final spin, laundry
and off and for selecting
soaks in the last rinsing water, display - - -)
the programme. Can be
Status displays Programme sequence displays: turned in either direction.
-0- Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end (-0-)
Childproof lock
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Open the washing machine door, reload laundry page 4, 5
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Washing Removing the washing
page 9.
Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
If (without final spin) is active: Turn programme selector
to Drain or select the spin speed.
Choose Start/Reload.
– Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
Detergent drawer with
page 7. – Leave the washing machine door and detergent
compartments I, II,
drawer open so that any residual water can
page 6.
evaporate.
Drum
Turning the tap off
Control panel
Not required for Aqua-Stop models
instructions
Washing machine
door
Switching off
Turn the programme selector to Off.
1 End of programme when ...
... Start/Reload flashes and -0- appears on the display
panel.
Interrupting the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
– Cool washing: Choose Rinse.
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– Press Start/Reload.
Programmes at lower temperatures:
– Choose Spin or Drain.
– Press Start/Reload.
Service flap
2 Changing the programme, if ...
... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
– Press Start/Reload. The new programme starts from
the beginning.
Reloading laundry, if ...
Washing
... Press Start/Reload, both the symbols YES and +
are lit in the display panel. If NO is lit, the washing machine
door cannot be opened.
– Press Start/Reload.
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Individual settings
Options buttons
You can change the spin speed and the temperature before the selected programme starts
and while it is running. The effects depend on the programme progress.
Temperature °C
You can change the displayed washing temperature. The maximum selectable temperature
depends on the current programme.
Ready in
When you select the programme, the relevant programme duration is displayed. You can
delay the start of the programme before it begins. The Ready in- time can be set in
Refer to installation
increments of one hour up to a maximum of 24 hours. Press the Ready in button
repeatedly until the required number of hours is displayed (h = hour).
Choose
Start/Reload.
rpm (spin speed / without final spin)
You can change the displayed spin speed. 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.
EcoPerfect For saving energy with a washing performance comparable to that of
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.
Childproof lock and reloading
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have
Childproof lock/ set from being changed inadvertently.
Appliance lock ON/OFF: Press and hold the Start/Reload button for 5 seconds after
the start/end of the programme.
Note: The childproof lock can remain activated until you wish to start
the next programme, even after switching off the machine.
Then you can deactivate the childproof lock before the start of the
programme and activate it again as necessary once the programme
has started.
YES + If you want to add additional items of laundry after the programme has
Reload started, choose Start/Reload. The machine checks whether
reloading is possible.
YES + illuminated: Reloading is possible.
NO flashes: wait until YES + light up.
Note: do not open the door until both the YES + symbols are lit.
NO: It is not possible to reload.
Note: For safety reasons, the washing machine door remains locked
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when the water level and/or temperature is high, or during spinning.
To continue the programme, press the Start/Reload button.
Start/Reload
To start the programme or to subsequently load additional laundry, and to activate/deactivate
the childproof lock.
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Individual settings
Signal
1. Activating the mode
for setting the signal
volume
• press and hold 1 step, release
Set to 1 step, the +
display panel
lights up
Button signals Information signals
2. Setting the
volume for ...
direct
•
* you may need to select Setting the 1 step Setting the Set to
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 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 pre-wash. If required, choose the additional function
SpeedPerfect.
Pre-treat any stains as necessary.
intense Do not load as much 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 Start/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).
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!
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