Full manual showcasing how to troubleshoot, enter test programs, disassemble and reassemble, and each model description of old bosch washing machines (58 pages)
Summary of Contents for Bosch WFL 2090
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Axxis Washing Machine WFL 2090 Operating, Care and Installation Instructions...
12. Always be sure to unplug the washing machine 1. BOSCH washers are provided with a manual, from the electrical supply before attempting any including Operating Instructions, User Mainte service. Disconnect the power cord by grasp nance Instructions and Installation Instructions.
14. Do not use bleach.Hazardous fumes can form. 33. Do not operate the washing machine with any guards and/or panels removed. 15. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials (many curtains and window coverings use 34. Do not operate the washing machine if there fiberglass materials).
Disposal Information Environmental Protection / Disposing of the packaging Conservation Issues The shipping package has protected your new appliance on its way to your home. All packaging Your washing machine uses water, energy and materials are non polluting and recyclable. Please detergent efficiently, thereby protecting the contribute to a better environment by disposing of environment and reducing your household costs.
Your New Washing Machine Filling with laundry detergent and/or additives Dispenser I: Detergent for soaking. Dispenser II: Detergent for wash, stain remover. Dispenser Cleaning product, e.g. fabric softener, fabric conditioner (do not fill above the lower edge of insert 1). Opening ...
Control panel 2. Control lights 1. Program selector finished flashes when the door can be opened. Used to switch the machine on and off and to door locked illuminates while the program is running. select the program. rinse/spin illuminates while the rinsing or spinning. Can be rotated in either direction.
About Your Washing Using For the First Machine Time The washing machine offers the following standard Your appliance was tested before leaving the features: factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be Horizontal Axis, Tumble Action Wash System, carried out without laundry in the machine.
Sorting the laundry According to color and degree of dirt Preparing, Sorting CAUTION and Loading the Items of clothing can be discolored. Never wash Laundry new multi colored items together with other items. Preparing the laundry CAUTION Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the washing machine (e.g.
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Intensive dirt Sorting laundry according to care label specifi Dirt and/or staining recognizable. cations Kitchen hand towels that have been used for Fabric Types up to one week. Ó Machine Wash, Cottons Fabric napkins. Ô Machine Wash, Permanent Press Bibs. Ò...
Loading the laundry WARNING Avoid risk of explosion! Items of clothing that have been pretreated with solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. stain remover or dry cleaning chemical, could represent a potential explosion hazard in the contained area of the washing machine. Rinse these items thoroughly by hand before placing them into the machine.
How do you know if you are using the correct amount of dertergent? Laundry Detergents If you are using too little detergent: q laundry is not cleaned properly and Additives q laundry is grey or stiff q brown spotting on laundry Dispensing the correct amount q calcification of heather may occur of detergent...
Hand Washables Hand Washables settings are intended for very Selecting Programs delicate easy care items that usually require hand washing. These cycles have been specifically designed to Select the desired program - see also the separate provide extremely gentle treatment of fabrics. program overview on page 35.
Spin speed selector Additional option buttons Basic setting Power Wash Spin speed selector pointing upward at 1000 rpm. Recommended for heavily soiled garments. Particulary recommended when trying to remove In the Regular/Cotton program the fabrics will be protein stains. spun at the maximum available spin speed. Washing time is extended.
Washing q Where required, press the option button(s) for additional function(s). q Turn on the water taps. q Press the Start button. The wash light comes on, and the program starts. The wash light changes during the program to q Turn the program selector to the desired rinse/spin.
Soaking Changing a program The Soak setting is used to pre treat heavily If you have accidentally selected the wrong stained items: program: q Load laundry of the same color. q Turn the program selector to Off. q Add detergent to chamber I according to the q Turn the program selector to the desired manufacturer's specifications.
Unloading the laundry When the door locked light goes off: When the Program has Ended The finished light is flashing. q Turn off the water taps. q Open the loading door. If the loading door cannot be opened: Wait for 2 minutes (the safety function is active) q Turn the program selector to Off, and, when required: there is still water in the washing machine if the no...
Cleaning the detergent dispenser User Maintenance In case residual detergents or additives have accu Instructions mulated: Cleaning and Care WARNING Avoid risk of electric shock! Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning. Never clean the washing machine with a stream of water.
160 °F/ 71 °C max. q Push down the insert until it clicks into place. q Unscrew the pump cap slightly until the washing solution slowly begins to run into the q Reinsert the detergent dispenser into place. cover plate cavity. Cleaning the drain pump q When the cover plate cavity is half full, tighten the pump cap and empty the cover plate...
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q Attach and tighten the pump cap. q Attach and close the cover plate. To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the drain during the next wash cycle: q Pour 1 litre/1 ¾ pt of water into chamber II. q Select the Drain program.
Cleaning water inlet strainers Cleaning the strainers on the washing machine On both the hot H and cold C water tap: This is necessary if very little or no water flows into the washing machine. First release the water pressure in the supply hoses: q Turn off the water taps.
Descaling the washing machine Customer Service CAUTION Descaling agents contain acids which can attack The washing machine requires no special care parts of the washing machine and discolor the other than the care and cleaning noted above. laundry. If you are having a problem with your washing Provided that you use the correct amount of machine, before calling for service please refer detergent, it is not necessary to descale the...
Troubleshooting of Minor Faults If repairs are necessary, and you cannot eliminate WARNING the fault yourself with the aid of the following table: Avoid risk of electric shock! q Turn the program selector to Off. Repairs must only be carried out by our q Disconnect the washing machine from the Customer Service or an authorized technician.
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Fault Possible cause Action Foam coming out of the detergent Too much detergent. Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre / 1 pt of water and pour into chamber I dispenser. of the detergent dispenser.Use detergent recommended for high efficiency and front loading washers.
Factory supplied equipment Installation, There is a packet of accessory parts supplied with your washer. Check to make sure that all the Connection accessory parts supplied for your model are there. If any parts are missing contact your dealer and Transportation immediately.
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On the rear of the appliance: The bag contains: Covers to be placed over the holes for the transport bolts (after removing them). Wrench Depending on the type of connection, the following may also be required: Y piece (can be optained from any specialist store) in case there is only a cold water connec tion possible.
To reduce the risk of fire this washer must be fastened or otherwise secured to an uncovered concrete floor. Pedestal Mounting For mounting the washer on the Bosch 12" pedestal (accessory No. WTZ 1210) follow the instructions supplied with the pedestal.
Built in Installation Leveling procedure The appliance can be built in; that is, you can install All feet of the appliance must be placed firmly on the washing machine under counter in a kitchen the ground. The washing machine must not cabinet opening.
Removing the transport bolts Storing the transport bolts Always keep the transport bolts for future trans WARNING portation of the appliance (e.g. when moving). The transport bolts must be removed before using the appliance for the first time and must be retained for any future transport (e.g.
Hose and cable lengths Water connection Left hand connection Water supply CAUTION approx. 43" (110cm) The washing machine must only be operated with cold and hot (max. 140 °F / 60 °C) tap water. approx. 55"(140cm) Do not connect the appliance to the mixer tap of an unpressurized hot water boiler.
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Connection options Water drainage A Cold water connection and CAUTION B Hot water connection (max. 140 °F /60 °C) Do not bend or pull the water drainage hose. Height difference between the placement area of washer and the drainage point: min.
Drainage into a wash basin Electrical connection GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electrical shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current. This ap pliance is equipped with a cord having an equip ment grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
Transport, e.g. when moving WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, Before transporting the washing machine: DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to Turn off the water, connect the washer to the electrical power Release the water pressure in the supply hose supply.
Overview of Programs Type of laundry max. Care Symbols Program Program duration in min. (approx.) * Note care labels! Note care labels! Load Load Without With With With up to: additional Power Quick Rinse functions Wash Wash Plus Regular / Cotton Colorfast and white Â...