Bosch WAE24162GR/ Series Instruction Manual

Intended use
Your washing machine
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 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
Further information: http://www.boschappliances.co.uk .
Bosch Infoteam: bosch-infoteam@bshg.com – Do not leave children unattended near the
washing machine
– The washing machine is not to be used by
Environmentally friendly waste disposal
children or persons not familiar with the
operating instructions
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with
– Keep pets away from the washing machine
environmental guidelines.
This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EEC on 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 .......................................................................................1
Setting and adjusting the programme ...........................................3
Washing ...........................................................................................3/4
After washing ......................................................................................4 Programmes
Individual settings ..........................................................................5/6 Detailed overview of programmes –> page 7.
Important information ...................................................................... 6 The spin speed can be selected individually, irrespective of
Overview of programmes ................................................................7 the selected programme and programme progress.
Safety instructions .............................................................................8
/ Hard-wearing fabrics
Consumption values .........................................................................8
Care .....................................................................................................9
(Cottons)
Information on the indicator lights ..................................................9
Maintenance .................................................................................... 10 (Prewash) Hard-wearing fabrics –> page 6
What to do if... .................................................................................. 11
(Mix) Different types of laundry
Short programme
(SuperQuick)
/ Laundry washed by hand,
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
(Rinse/Spin) Water plus (Rinse Plus) button
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of
activated; if only using the spin cycle,
laundry for the relevant programme.
deactivate the button
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
– Instead of / (Cottons) 90 °C, choose the (Empty) Drain rinsing water for
(Rinse Hold)
programme / (Cottons) 60 °C with the
additional function EcoPerfect . Comparable cleaning result
(Wool) Hand/machine-washable wool
with significantly lower energy consumption.
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's Delicate washable fabrics
instructions and water hardness. (Delicate/Silk)
– If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select the spin
Easy-care fabrics
speed according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
(Easy-Care)
1
Preparation Before washing for the first time
Wash once without any laundry –> page 9.
Correct installation according to the Sorting and loading laundry
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 –> page 7.
– Never use a damaged machine.
– Inform the after-sales services. Observe the important information –> page 6.
Insert large and small items of laundry.
Connect the mains plug Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry
between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.
Make sure your hands are dry.
Take hold of the plug only. Add detergent and care products
Turn the tap on
Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
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.
Compartment : fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: detergent for prewash
Setting and adjusting a programme
(*model-dependent)
Additional functions and spin
speeds –> Individual settings,
Additional Spin Status Start/ Programme selector
page 5.
functions speed* indicator Pause
Select Start/Pause
All buttons are sensitive and need Programme selector for
only to be touched lightly. If you
switching the machine on
press and hold the spin speed and off and for selecting
button, the appliance automatically the programme. Can be
cycles through the setting options. turned in either direction.
2
Washing Removing the washing
Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
If (Rinse Hold, without final spin) is active:
Turn the programme selector to
spin speed.
Select Start/Pause
Detergent drawer with – Remove any foreign objects -
compartments I, II,
risk of rusting.
– Leave the washing machine door and detergent
Drum
drawer open so that any residual water can
evaporate.
Control panel
Turning the tap off
Washing machine
Not required for Aqua-Stop models –> refer to installation
door
Measure accordingly: instructions
Switching off
Turn the programme selector to Off.
1
Programme has ended when...
... Start/Pause flashes and the Λήξη (finished) indicator
light comes on.
Interrupting the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
3
– Cool washing: Select
– Select Start/Pause
Programmes at lower temperatures:
– /
plus (Rinse Plus) button) or select
Service flap
– Select Start/Pause
2
Changing the programme, if ...
... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
– SelectSelect Start/Pause
starts from the beginning.
Washing
3
Individual settings
Spin speed –> model-dependent
or select the
Before and while the selected programme is running, the spin speed or X
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.
EcoPerfect For saving energy with a washing performance comparable to that of
the standard programme.
Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. More gentle final spin
(Easy-Iron) - residual moisture in the laundry slightly increased.
Water plus Increased water level and additional rinse cycle, extended washing
time. For areas with very soft water or for further enhancing the spin
(Rinse Plus)
result.
Start/Pause
For starting or interrupting the programme.
Signal
1200
1. Activate the
1000
setting mode for 800
signal volume 600
X
+
• 1 step Press and 1 step
Set to
Optional: hold
*Short signal - function on.
Visually direct
impaired mode* Long signal - function off.
ON-OFF
/ (Rinse/Spin).
•
ON-OFF Set to
.
Button signals Information signals
(Rinse/Spin) (deactivate Water 2. Setting the 1200 1200
1000 1000
.
volume for ...
800 800
. 600 600
X X
1 step Setting the 1 step Setting the
volume** volume**
** you may need to select the function several times.
. The new programme
4
Important information
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– Empty pockets.
(rinse
– 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 (prewash at 30 °C).
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 cold)
and select Start/Pause . After approx. 10 minutes, press Start/Pause , to pause the
programme. Once the required soaking time has elapsed, press Start/Pause , again to
continue the programme, or select a different programme.
Starching
Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
1200
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour starch into the
1000
800 fabric softener compartment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (rinse first
600 if necessary).
X
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.
•
Set to
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