Bosch WAE20060UC Instruction Manual

Your washing machine Intended use
Congratulations You have chosen a modern, high-quality home exclusively for private residential use,
appliance from Bosch. This washing machine features both water for washing machine-washable textiles in sudsy water,
and energy savings.
for operation using cold and hot (140 o F/60
Every machine that leaves our factory is carefully tested for function
water and conventional additives that are suitable for
and full working condition. use in residential washing machines.
.
For further information and a selection of our products go to our web – Never leave children unattended by the washing
site: www.boschappliance.com
machine!
– Keep children away from shipping carton and
Environmentally friendly waste disposal packaging components. Danger of suffocation
from packaging components and folding
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with environmental
guidelines. cartons.
This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive – Do not allow children to play on or in the
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). appliance at any time; severe injury or death
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and could result. Children should be kept a safe
reuse of used appliances.
distance away from appliances at all times.
Children should only be permitted within an
appliance's vincinity if under close, constant
WARNING - to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
adult supervision.
or injury to persons, read the Important Safety
instructions before operating this appliance. – Do not allow children's toys or other items that
Also follow the separate installation instructions. might encourage children to climbe on the
Follow the safety instructions on page 10, 11! washer, to be stored on or in the washer or on
shelves or in cabinets or other storage areas
above or adjacent to the washer.
Contents
Page – Keep pets away from the washing machine!
– To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical
Intended use .......................................................................................1
burns, keep all cleaning products out of the
Cycles ..................................................................................................1
reach of children.
Set cycle ..............................................................................................3
Washing ...........................................................................................3/4
After washing ......................................................................................4
Individual settings ..............................................................................5
Information about the indicator lights ............................................5
Cycles
Important information .................................................................. 5/6
Detailed cycle overview page 7.
Care .....................................................................................................6
Overview of cycles ............................................................................7
Regular/Cotton.........
Maintenance .......................................................................................8
Permanent press......
What to do if... .....................................................................................9
sturdy fabrics
Important Safety instructions ..................................................10/11 KIDSCARE................
Sanitary.....................
Environmental protection/
Hand washable......... hand washable textiles
Tips for energy saving
Delicates................... delicate fabrics
– We recommend HE (High Efficiency) detergents because they
Drain.......................... drain water
are particularly designed to deliver optimum performance
from your front-loading washer. Not using HE detergent could Spin........................... extra spin
cause problems such as oversudsing, extended cycle
Refresh..................... extra rinse with spin
periods, or a decrease in wash performance.
– Utilize the maximum amount of laundry for the appropriate cycle.
– Avoid using too much detergent.
– Add detergent according to manufacturer's instruction and water
hardness.
– If the laundry will be dried in a dryer afterwards, select spin
speed according to the dryer manufacturer's instructions.
1
Preparation Before washing for the first time
run a cleaning cycle with no laundry in the drum
Sorting and loading laundry
Install machine correctly according to
separate installation instructions.
o C) tap Follow care instructions of the manufacturer.
According to the care instructions tag.
Check machine
Sort laundry according to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Never start a damaged machine!
Pay attention to important information!
Contact customer service!
Fill with large and small items of laundry! Close loading door.
Do not catch pieces of laundry between the door
Open water faucets
Add detergent and laundry additives
Plug in the washer's
Washing amount, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions. Pour liquid detergent
electrical cord
into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
With dry hands only!
Take hold of the plug only!
Dispenser I: Do not use!
Dispenser : Fabric softener, starch
Dispenser II: Detergent for main wash, water softener, spot remover.
Thick fabric softeners or stiffeners shuold be thinned with water.
Prevents clogging.
We recommend HE (High Efficiency) detergents.
For additional functions and option
buttons see individual settings
Start Add. Status Programme selector
function displays
2
Washing Removing laundry
page 5.
Open washing machine door and remove laundry.
Remove any existing foreign objects
Detergent drawer with
Do not exceed the maximum load. Close water faucets
dispensers I, II,
page 5, 6!
Loading door
and the rubber seal.
Control panel Switch off
Set cycle selector to Off.
Door handle
Meter accordingly:
Set and adjust cycle 1
End of programme when ...
page 5.
... indicator light Spin flashes.
Change cycle ...
Cycle selector
If you have mistakenly selected a wrong cycle:
for turning on and off
the machine and for – Reset cycle.
3
selecting the cycle. – Select Start within 3 seconds or the washer will
Possible to turn automatically start the draining the drum.
in both directions.
Service door
2
... or stop cycle
Select Start
For cycles with high temperature:
– Cool down wash: Select Refresh.
– Select Start.
Washing For cycles with lower temperature:
– Select Spin or Drain.
– Select Start.
3
Individual settings
Cycle settings for extra cycles refer also to cycle overview
Risk of rust.
Refresh For rinsing unsoiled laundry (e.g. swimwear) and for removing
detergent residue from fabric. Ends with a spin cycle.
Additional functions see also programme overview
Rinse plus Additional rinse cycle. For areas with very soft water. Also for
improved rinsing.
Quick wash Reduced wash time only 2 rinse cycles. Suited for slightly
soiled laundry. Recommended load: up to ½ load.
Start
To start or interrupt the cycle.
Information to indicator lights
Indicator lights for status displays and/or buttons flash:
Indicator lights Rinse and Close the washer door properly. Avoid catching laundry items in the
Wash flash door.
Indicator lights Spin and Clean detergent-solution pump (page 8), outlet pipe/drainage hose
Rinse flash blocked.
Indicator lights Spin and Turn on the tap, supply hose kinked/jammed;
Wash flash clean filter (page 8), water pressure too low.
Indicator light Rinse flashes Washer motor failure. Call customer service!
All indicator lights flash Turn off the tap and call customer service.
Important information
Taking care of laundry and machine
– Empty pockets.
– Check the laundry for any metal objects (such as pens, paper clips, keys, etc.).
– Wash very delicate or small items (like baby socks) in a mesh bag.
– Close zippers, snaps, fasteners.
– Brush sand out of pockets and cuffs.
– Remove curtain sliders or enclose in net bag.
Restart immediately after new programme
– Remove curtain rings or tie them up in a net bag.
selection to avoid draining phase.
Before washing for the first time
Do not put any laundry in the washer drum! Turn on the tap, fill approx. 1 litre of water and
then pour ½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II. Set programme selector to
Regular/Cotton Hot cycle and select Start.
At the end of the programme set the programme selector to Off.
4
Important information
Different types of soiled laundry
Wash new items separately.
lightly soiled Pretreat stains if necessary.
Pretreat stains if necessary.
heavily soiled Add less laundry. Pretreat stains if necessary.
Starching Do not use fabric softener in wash
Starching with liquid starch possible in all wash cycles. Add starch in fabric softener dispenser
according to manufacturer's instructions.
Dying/removing color
Dying fabric in the washer is not recommended. Salt in the dye may corrode the stainless
steel components of the washer drum. More than household quantities of dying increase
the risk.
If you choose to use dye in your washer, follow the instructions provided by the dye
manufacturer.
Do not remove color from laundry in the washing machine.
– Risk of electric shock! Before beginning any maintenance, unplug
the washer's electric cord!
Care
– Risk of explosion! No solvents!
Machine housing, control panel
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not use abrasive cloths or sponges. Do not use abrasive cleaners such as stainless steel
cleaner.
– Immediately remove any detergent or agent residue.
– Do not clean the appliance with pressurized water, such as from a water jet or pressure
washer.
Clean the detergent drawer ...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residue.
1. Pull out, depress insert, completely remove.
2. Remove the powder detergent insert.
3. Clean the insert with running water and thoroughly towel dry.
4. Close and lock the cover (place cylinder on guide pin).
5. Insert detergent drawer.
Leave the detergent drawer partially open enough that any remaining
residual water will be allowed to dry.
Drum
Leave loading door open so that the drum can dry out.
Rust stains use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Descaling
No washing in the machine!
Provided that you use the correct type of detergent, it is not necessary to descale the washing
machine. However if the appliance has to be descaled, pleaqse follow the instructions
provided by the descalling agent manufactuer.
5 6