Bosch WIS28441GB Manual

Your washing machine Intended use
Congratulations – You have opted for a modern, high-quality domestic appliance for use in the household only,
manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine is distinguished by its economical for washing machine-washable textiles and hand-washable wool in
consumption of water and energy.
wash liquor,
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to ensure that
to be operated with cold drinking water and commercially available
it functions properly and is in perfect condition. detergents and care products which are suitable for use in washing
machines.
Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts and services can be found
– Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine!
at: www.bosch-home.com or contact our customer service centres.
– Children and uninstructed persons must not use the washing
machine!
– Keep pets away from the washing machine!
– Switch on washing machine only with base strip attached
Programmes
Contents For detailled overview of programmes Page 7.
Page
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually irrespective of the
Intended use........................................................................................................................... 1 selected programme and programme progress.
Programmes........................................................................................................................... 1
Selecting and adjusting a programme ............................................................................. 3 Cottons hard-wearing textiles
Washing...............................................................................................................................3/4
Cottons hard-wearing textiles
After washing ......................................................................................................................... 4
Easy-Care
for easy-care textiles
Individual settings.................................................................................................................. 5
Mixed Load different types of washing
Important information .......................................................................................................... 6
Emergency lock release ...................................................................................................... 6 Delicates/Silk for easy-care, washable textiles
Overview of programmes .................................................................................................... 7
Wool hand/machinewashable textiles
Safety instructions................................................................................................................. 8
Rinse
with subsequent spin cycle
Consumption values ............................................................................................................. 8
Spin extra spin with variable spin speed
Insert for liquid detergent.................................................................................................... 9
Care .......................................................................................................................................... 9 Drain the rinsing water when is activated
Information on the display panel ....................................................................................... 9 (rinse stop = without final spin)
Information on blockage................................................................................................... 10
Gentle Spin washing washed by hand;
What to do if ........................................................................................................................ 11
gentler spin cycle
Super Quick extra short programme
Power Wash hard-wearing textiles
Allergy+ Hard-wearing fabrics;
longer washing and rinsing at a higher water level
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
for particularly sensitive skin
– Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular programme.
Sportswear textiles made of microfibres
– Wash normally soiled washing without prewash.
Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy consumption. Dark Wash dark textiles
– The selectable temperatures apply to the care labels on the textiles. The
temperatures in the machine may deviate from this so that you get the optimum mix
of energy-saving and washing results.
– Measure 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.
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Preparation
Before using your washing machine for the first time
wash once without any washing.
Correct installation according to separate Sorting and inserting the washing
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.
Do not exceed maximum load.
– Never switch on a damaged machine!
– Inform your customer service! Follow important instructions.
Insert large and small items of washing!
Insert mains plug
Close the washing machine door.
Do not jam items of washing between the washing machine door and rubber seal.
– With dry hands only!
– Take hold of the plug only!
Add detergent and care product
Turn on the tap
amount of washing, soiling, water hardness (available from your water utility company) and
manufacturer's instructions.
For models without insert for liquid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into corresponding dispenser and place in drum.
Caution when opening the detergent drawer while the appliance is running!
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model) Page 9
Dispenser II: Detergent for main wash, Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
water softener, bleach, stain remover Prevents blockage of the overflow.
Dispenser : Fabric softener, starch
Dispenser I: Detergent for prewash
Setting programmes
Additional functions and option buttons
Start/ Additional functions Display panel/ Programme selector Individual settings, Page 5
Pause Option buttons
Programme selector for switching
the machine on and off and for
selecting the programme.
Can be rotated in either direction.
If the Option buttons are touched for
longer, the selected options will run
automatically!
– 90 °C Temp. (°C) Select the temperature ( = cold)
– 1400 * rpm ( ) Select the spin speed (* depending on model) or (rinse stop =
without final spin, the washing remains in the water after the last
rinse cycle).
1 – 24 h Ready in ( ) Programme ends in ...
Status displays Programme progress displays:
- - Washing, Rinse, Spin, programme duration or end (- -)
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Washing
Switching off
Page 6
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Turn off tap
Page 7
Not required for Aqua-Stop models.
Detergent drawers
Page 6
with dispensers I, II, Information, Installation Instructions
Remove the washing
Door
Fascia
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
Door handle If (rinse stop = without final spin) active: Set programme selector
to Drain or Spin. Select
Dose according to:
– Remove any foreign objects – risk of rusting.
– Leave detergent drawer and door open so that residual
water can evaporate.
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End of programme when ...
... - - is indicated on the display panel.
Terminating the programme
For programmes at high temperature:
– Cool washing: select
– Select Start/Pause.
3 For programmes at low temperature:
– Select Spin or Drain.
– Select Start/Pause.
Change programme if ...
Drainage hose
2 2 2
... you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
Detergent-solution pump – Reselect programme.
Select
– Select Start/Pause.
Start/Pause
Emergency lock release The new programme starts from the beginning.
Cancel Programme
– Select Start/Pause.
– If required, top up washing (do not leave door open for a long time –
water from the washing could run out of the open door).
Washing
– Select Start/Pause.
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Individual settings
Option buttons
You can change the spin speed and temperature beforehand and while the selected programme is running.
Effects dependent on the programme progress.
Temp.°C
You can change the indicated washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature which can be selected
depends on the set programme.
(rpm=Spin speed, revolutions per minute)/ (Rinse stop = without final
spin)
You can change the indicated spin speed or select (rinse stop = without final spin cycle, washing remains in the
water after the last rinse cycle).
The selectable maximum spin speed depends on the model and the selected programme.
Start/Pause.
Ready in
The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting the programme. The programme start can be delayed
before the programme begins. The (Ready in) time can be set in hour steps up to maximum 24h.
Keep pressing the (Ready in) button until the required number of hours is indicated (h=hour). Select
Pause. Settings cannot be made when the programme has started.
Additional functions
Overview of programmes, Page 7
+ Energy-optimised washing by reducing the temperature while achieving a consistent
Eco
washing result.
The washing temperature is lower than the selected temperature. For special hygiene
requirements, the Allergy+ programme is recommended.
Prewash For heavily soiled washing. Prewash at 30 °C.
Reduced Ironing Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin at reduced spin speed.
Residual moisture of the washing slightly increased.
Aqua Plus Increased water level. Additional rinse cycle. Longer programme duration.
For areas with very soft water or for further improvement of the rinsing result.
Start/Pause
Rinse.
For starting or interrupting the programme.
Signal
1. Activate setting mode
for signal volume
set to +
1 step to right select and 1 step to right
hold
... Button signals
... Information
2. Set volume for ...
direct
* If required, set volume * 1 step to right set volume *
select repeatedly
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Important information
Before using your washing machine for the first time
Do not put any washing in the washing machine! Turn the tap on. Pour into dispenser II:
– Approx. 1 litre water.
– Detergent (dosage according to manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and according to degree of water
hardness).
– Set programme selector to Easy-Care 60 °C and select Start/Pause.
At the end of the programme set the programme selector to Off.
Protecting the washing and the machine
– When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
– Empty pockets.
– Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
– Close zips, button up covers.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
Insert laundry
Start/
Insert large and small items of washing!
Do not jam items of washing between the washing machine door and rubber seal.
Washing with different degrees of soiling
Wash new items separately.
Light Do not prewash.
Eco +
If required, pretreat stains. Select additional function.
Heavy Load less washing. Select programme with Prewash .
+
If required, pretreat stains. Select Eco additional function.
Soaking Load washing of the same colour.
Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions. Set programme selector to
Cottons 30 °C and select Start/Pause. After approx. 10 minutes select Start/Pause to stop the programme.
After the required soaking time reselect Start/Pause if the programme is to be continued or change the programme.
Starching Washing should not be treated with fabric softener.
Liquid starch can be used in all wash programmes. Pour starch into the fabric softener dispenser according
to manufacturer's specifications (if required clean beforehand).
Dyeing/Bleaching
Dye in household quantities only. Salt may attack stainless steel! Observe specifications of the dye manufacturer!
Do not bleach washing in the washing machine!
release
Emergency release e.g. if power failure occurs
The programme continues running when the power supply is restored.
If the washing is still to be removed, the door can be opened as described below:
Risk of scalding!
Detergent solution and washing may be hot. If required, leave to cool down.
Do not reach into the drum in case it is still rotating.
Do not open the door if you can still see water through the glass.
1. Set programme selector to Off, pull out the mains plug.
2. Removing base strip see separate installation instructions.
set to
3. Drain the water. Page 10
4. Pull down emergency release with a tool and release.
Door can then be opened.
5. Attaching base strip see separate installation instructions.
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