Bosch wlx24164gb Operating Instructions Manual

Intended use
Your washing machine
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 to
J to be operated with cold drinking water and
ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition. commercially available detergents and care products
which are suitable for use in washing machines.
For further information and a selection of our products go to our web
site:
- Do not leave children unattended near the washing
www.bosch home.com or contact our customer service centres
machine!
- Keep pets away from the washing machine!
Environmental disposal
ó
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly
manner.
This appliance has been identified in accordance with
the European Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
The Directive specifies the framework for an EU wide valid
return and recycling of waste appliances.
Contents
Page
Programmes
For detailed overview of programmes see page 7.
J Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Spin speed can be selected individually.
Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J 1
Æ Cottons . . . . . . hard wearing textiles
J Setting programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
à Stains . . . . . . . . . hard wearing textiles
J Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
J After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 à Mixed Load . . different types of washing
J Individual settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 A Easy Care . . . . . easy care textiles
. . . . . . . . . delicate washable textiles
J Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Delicates
J Programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 u Woollens . . . . . . hand/machine washabletextiles
J Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Drain b . . . . . . . . . . the rinsing water if Rinse Hold is used
Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J 8 Spin B . . . . . . . . . . . washing washed by hand
J Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 K Rinse . . . . . . . . . with subsequent spin cycle;
for hand washed items
J Information on the display panel . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
J
J What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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.
Do not exceed maximum load -> Page 7.
- Never switch on a damaged machine!
Follow important instructions! -> Page 6!
- Inform your customer service!
Insert large and small items of washing! Close the washing machine
Insert mains plug door. Do not jam items of washing between the washing machine
door and rubber seal.
With dry hands only!
Add detergent and care product
Take hold of the plug only!
Washing amount, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
Turn on the tap
company) and manufacturer's instructions. Pour liquid detergent
into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner
Dispenser II: detergent for main wash, fabric softener,
with water. This prevents blockages.
bleaching agent, stain remover
Dispenser 2 : fabric softener, starch
Dispenser I: detergent for prewash
Set and adjust programme
For additional functions and spin speed
Additional Spin Status Start M Programme selector
see individual settings -> Page 5.
functions speed displays
Select Start M
All buttons are sensitive, they Programme selector for switching
only need to be touched gently! the machine on and off and for
If the Option buttons are touched selecting the programme. Can be
for longer, the setting options will rotated in either direction.
automatically run!
Removing washing
Washing
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
If Rinse Hold (without final spin) active: Select the spin
speed or set programme selector to Drain b or Spin K.
Select Start M.
Remove any foreign objects risk of rusting.
Detergent drawer
Turn off tap
with dispensers I, II, 2
Information on Aqua Stop
-> Installation instructions, Page 7.
Washing machine door
Meter accordingly:
Control panel Switch off
Door handle
Set programme selector to Off.
End of programme when ...
... Start M flashes and End is lit on the indicator light.
1
Change programme ...
If you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
- Reselect programme.
- Select Start M.
... or terminate
3
Programmes with high temperature:
- Cool washing: Select K Rinse.
Service flap - Select Start M.
Programmes at lower temperature:
2
- Select Spin B or Drain b.
- Select Start M.
Washing
Individual settings Important information
F F Spin B = Spin speed Protecting the washing and the machine
The spin speed or Rinse Hold (without final spin) can be set before and while the selected - Empty pockets.
programme is running. Effects dependent on the programme progress. - Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the model and the set programme.
- Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
F F Additional functions see also Overview of programmes
- Close zips, button up covers.
X Extension of the washing time for a more intensive washing
Wash Plus
- Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
of highly soiled washing or 4.5 kg of cottons and coloureds.
- Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
Prewash P
For heavily soiled, hard wearing washing, e.g. made of cotton
Before washing for the first time
or linen. Prewash at 30 °C.
Do not put any washing in the washing machine! Turn on the tap, fill approx.1 litre of water and
Reduced Ironing e Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing.
then pour ½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II. Set programme selector to
Gentle final spin residual moisture in the washing increased
A Easy Care 60 °C and select Start M. At the end of the programme set the programme
slightly.
selector to Off.
Aqua Plus R Increased water level and additional rinse cycle and extended
Washing with different degrees of soiling
wash time. For areas with very soft water or for further
improvement of the rinsing result.
F F Start M
Light
For starting or interrupting the programme.
F F Signal
Heavy
1200 1200
1. Activate setting
1000 1000 Soaking
mode for signal 800 800
volume 600 600 Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Rinse Hold Rinse Hold
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
+
S
Set to 1 step to right keep selected 1 step to right release continued or change the programme.
and
Starching
Optional:
Liquid starch can be used in all wash programmes. Meter starch into the fabric softener
Start dispenser
Blind mode*
direct
M
ON OFF Dyeing/Bleaching
Dye in small quantities only. Salt can corrode stainless steel.
Observe the dye manufacturer's specifications. Do not bleach laundry in the washing machine.
S Protection of the environment/conservation tips
ON OFF Set to
* Long signal - function on. Short signal - function off. - Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular programme.
- Wash normally soiled washing without prewash.
- Instead of Æ Cottons 90 °C select
Button signals Information signals
Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy consumption.
2. Set volume 1200 1200
- Meter detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions and water hardness.
1000 1000
for ... 800 800
- If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed according to the
600 600
Rinse Hold Rinse Hold
instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
S
1 step to right Set volume * 1 step to right Set volume * Set to
* If required, select repeatedly
Wash new items separately.
Do not prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select Wash Plus X additional function.
Load less washing. Prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select Wash Plus X additional function.
Load washing of the same colour
Washing should not be treated with fabric softener
2 according to manufacturer's specifications.
à Stains 60 °C programme.