Bosch WAE 20161 Operating Instructions Manual

Intended
Your washing machine
use
Congratulations You have opted for a modern, high quality J for use in the household only,
domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine
J for the washing of machine washable textiles
is distinguished by its economical energy consumption.
in a detergent solution,
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly
J to be operated with cold drinking water and
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition. commercially available detergents and care products
ó
which are suitable for use in washing machines.
Environmental disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
- Do not leave children unattended near the washing
This appliance has been identified in accordance with the European machine!
Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
- Keep pets away from the washing machine!
(WEEE).
The Directive specifies the framework for an EU wide valid return and
recycling of waste appliances.
Contents
Page
J Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
J Setting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
J Individual settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Programmes
J Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
For detailled overview of programmes see Page 7.
J Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually.
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J 8
Cottons Æ . . . . . . . . . . hard wearing textiles
J Information to indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cottons ÆStains à . . hard wearing textiles
J Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Mixed Load å ä . . . . . different types of washing
J What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Easy CareA . . . . . . . . . easy care textiles
J Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Delicates . . . . . . . . . . . . delicate washable textiles
J Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Woollens u . . . . . . . . . . hand/machine washable textiles
Drain b . . . . . . . . . . . . . the rinsing water if Rinse Hold
occurs
Spin B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . washing washed by hand
á Freshen Up/Rinse . . with subsequent spin cycle; for
hand washed items, starching or
freshen up" items, see Page 6.
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Before washing for the first time,
Preparation
wash once without any washing. See page 6
Sorting and inserting the washing
Correct installation according to separate
installation instructions.
Follow manufacturer's care information!
According to the information on the care labels.
Checking the machine
According to type; colour; soiling and temperature.
- Never switch on a damaged machine!
Follow important instructions! See page 6!
- Inform your customer service!
Insert large and small items of washing! Do not jam items of washing
between the washing machine door and rubber seal.
Turn on the tap
Add detergent and care product
Washing amount, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions. Pour liquid detergent
Insert mains plug
into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
With dry hands only!
Take hold of the plug only! I Prewash: Detergent, starch
2 Care product: Fabric softener
II Main wash: Detergent, water softener, bleach, stain remover
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
Prevents blockage of the overflow.
Do not use detergent for programme option Rinse/Freshen up!
Set and adjust programme
For additional functions and option
Additional Spin Programme Start Programme selector buttons see individual settings, page 5.
functions speed Flow
All buttons are sensitive, they
only need to be touched gently!
Programme selector for switching
the machine on and off and for
selecting the programme. Can be
rotated in either direction.
7 kg / 1000rpm
Select Start M
Removing washing
Wash
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
If Rinse Hold active: Set programme selector
to Drain b or select spin speed. Select Start M.
Remove any foreign objects risk of rusting.
Detergent container
Turn off the tap
Not required for Aqua Stop models.
Drum
Meter accordingly:
Fascia Switch off
Door handle
Set programme selector to Off.
End of programme when ...
... Start M flashes and indicator light End flashes.
1
Change programme ...
If you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
- Reselect programme.
- Select Start M.
3
... or terminate
2
Service flap Programmes with high temperature, first:
- Cool washing: Select áFreshen Up/Rinse .
Washing machine door remains locked.
- Select Off.
- Select Spin B or Drain b.
Wash
- Select Start M.
Individual settings Important information
F F SpinB Protecting the washing and the machine
You can already change the indicated spin speed. The maximum spin speed which can be - Empty pockets.
selected depends on the set programme. - Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
F F Additional functions see also programme overview
- Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
Wash Plus X Extension of the washing time for a more intensive washing
- Close zips, button up covers.
of highly soiled washing or 7 kg of cottons and coloureds.
- Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
Prewash P For heavily soiled, hard wearing washing, e.g. made of cotton
- Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
or linen. Prewash at 30 °C.
Before washing for the first time
Reduced Ironing e Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final
Do not put any washing in the washing machine! Turn on the tap, fill the appliance with
spin - residual moisture in the washing increased slightly.
approx.1 litre of water and then pour ½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II.
Rinse Plus K additional rinse cycle. For areas with very soft water or for further
Set programme selector to A Easy Care 60 °C and select Start M.
improvement of the rinsing result.
At the end of the programme set the programme selector to Off.
F F Start/Pause M
Washing with different degrees of soiling
For starting or interrupting the programme.
F F Signal
Light
1000 1000
1. Start signal
900 900
mode
800 800 Heavy
600 600
Rinse Hold Rinse Hold
Filling weight
S +
Set to 1 step to right keep selected 1 step to right release
Do not exceed maximum load:
and
- Cottons and coloureds
- Easy Care
Optional:
- Delicates, silk and woollens
*Long signal - function on.
blindmode*
direct
Soaking
ON-OFF Short signal - function off.
Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Set programme selector to Æ Cottons 30 °C and select Start M. After approx. 10 minutes
select Start M. After the required soaking time reselect Start M if the programme is to be
ON-OFF S
Set to
continued or change the programme.
Starching
Button signals Information signals
Dissolve an amount of starch for approx. 15 litres of water according to the manufacturer's
2. Set volume for ... 1000 1000
instructions.
900 900
Set programme selector to áFreshen Up/Rinse , set spin speed and select Start M. As soon
800 800
as water runs in: Pour the starch solution into dispenser I.
600 600
Rinse Hold Rinse
Dyeing/Bleaching
Hold
S
1 step to right Set volume * 1 step to right Set to
Set volume * Do not dye/bleach washing in the washing machine.
Freshen up
* If required, select repeatedly
For items, that have been tucked away or stored for a period of time, to remove creases
caused by folding and storage and to eliminate odours. Use fabric conditioner for fresh" smell.
Protection of the environment/conservation tips
- Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular programme.
- Wash normally soiled washing without prewash.
- Instead of Æ Cottons 90 °C select Æ Cottons ãStains 60 °C programme. Comparable
cleaning result with significantly lower energy consumption.
- Meter detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions and water hardness.
- If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed according to the
instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
Wash new items separately.
Do not prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select Wash Plus X additional function.
Load less washing.
Prewash.
7 kg
3 kg
2 kg
Load washing of the same colour
Washing should not be treated with fabric softener
Use programme áFreshen Up/Rinse