Bosch WAX16161IN Instruction Manual

Your washing machine Intended use
Congratulations – you have opted for a modern, high–quality
For domestic use only.
domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine
For washing machine–washable fabrics in a detergent
is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy .
solution.
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to
To be operated with cold mains water and
ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
commercially available detergents and care products
For further information about products, accessories, spare parts and
which are suitable for use in washing machines.
service visit our web site: www.bosch-home.com or contact our
The washing machine may be operated by children
customer service centres.
from 8 years of age, by persons who have limited phy-
sical, sensory or mental abilities and by persons who
Please read the instruction manual and installation have inade-quate experience or knowledge, provided
instructions supplied before switching on the washing they are super-vised or have been instructed by a re-
machine. sponsible person.
– Follow the safety instructions on Page 8!
Environmental disposal
– Do not leave children unattended near the
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner. washing machine!
This appliance has been identified in accordance with the European – Children must not play with the appliance.
Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
– Children must not perform any cleaning or
(WEEE). maintenance work without supervision!
The Directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return – Keep pets away from the washing machine!
and recycling of waste appliances.
Contents
Page
Intended use ................................................................................... 1
Preparation ......................................................................................... 2
Washing ........................................................................................... 3/4
Display information,Option buttons ................................................ 5
Additional functions .......................................................................... 6 Start/Soaking Programme selector
Programme overview........................................................................ 7 For switching the machine on
Safety instructions.............................................................................. 8 and off and for selecting the
For starting / soaking the washing
Important information ........................................................................ 8 programme. Can be rotated
cycle
Cleaning and care .......................................................................9/10 in either direction
Consumption values........................................................................ 11
Fault display ......................................................................................11
Customer service .............................................................................12
Technical specification.................................................................... 12
What to do if......................................................................................13
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
– Load the maximum amount of laundry for the particular
programme.
– Wash normally soiled laundry without prewash.
– 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.
– Dose detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions Display panel/Option buttons Additional functions
and water hardness.
Indicates the settings which have In addition to the programme if
– If the laundry is to be subsequently dried in a tumble dryer, select
a spin speed as specified by the dryer manufacturer. been selected required
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The machine was tested before leaving the factory.To remove any water left
Preparation
over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out
without any laundry in the machine Page 8.
Correct installation according to Sort and load the washing
separate installation instructions.
Follow manufacturer's care information.
Remove the transport bolts and install
Sort according to the information on the care labels.
the bottom cover before using the
appliance for the first time. Sort according to type, colour, level of soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load Page 7.
Check the machine
Observe the instructions in the Important information section Page 8!
Load both large and small items of washing together.
– Never switch on a damaged machine.
– Inform your after-sales service.
Close the washing machine door
Insert the mains plug
Take care not to trap any items of clothing
between the loading door and rubber seal.
With dry hands only.
Only hold the plug by the plug
body.
Turn on the tap
Add detergent and care product
Add the appropriate amount according to:
Amount of laundry, level of soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser.
During operation: take care when opening the detergent drawer.
Compartment II: Detergent for the main Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
wash, water softener, bleach, stain This prevents blockages.
remover
Compartment : Fabric softener,
impregnating agent, starch
Compartment I: Detergent for pre–wash
Set the programme
For detailed programme information, see programme overview page 7.
For option buttons page 5.
Select additional functions
For additional functions page 6.
Press the Start/Soaking button
The programme starts.
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10
Washing Removing the laundry Display information, Option buttons
Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry.
1
Leave the door and detergent drawer open to allow the
interior of the machine to dry.
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Turn off the tap
Detergent drawer 8 Switch off
with dispenser II, , I
– If the childproof lock is active, deactivate it page 6.
2
Drum – Set Programme selector to Off.
Control panel
Door handle
7
Programme ended when ...
– " " and " " appear on the display field, and the
3 buzzer sounds.
– " " appear on the display field, and the buzzer
sounds page 5 Special symbol
Changing the programme ...
If you have accidentally selected the wrong programme:
– If the childproof lock is active, deactivate it page 6.
– Turn the programme selector to a newly selected
programme.
– If required, select additional functions.
– Press the Start/Soaking button, new programme
starts.
Pausing a programme ...
If you would like to pause a programme while it is running
without changing the sequence:
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– If the childproof lock is active, deactivate it page 6.
– Press the Start/Soaking button:
When " " and " " flash on the display field, wait for
at least 2 minutes.
When " " and " " appear, the door can be
opened. If required, add/remove the laundry.
5 If " " appears for a prolonged period, the door can-
Maintenance cover
not be opened for reasons of your safety.
– Press the Start/Soaking button to continue the
programme.
... or terminate the programme
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If you would like to terminate a programme:
– If the childproof lock is active,deactivate it page 6.
– Turn the programme selector to Spin/Empty .
– Press the Start/Soaking button.
– Remove the laundry after the spinning cycle.
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Additional functions
Display Information Buttons for additional functions
Speed Wash Shorten the washing time. For slightly soiled items.
wash: Not on if Spin/Empty is selected
flashing: too much detergent used page 13 If the function is selected, programme duration and max. load will be
changed.
Rinse: Not on if is selected
Spin/Empty
Rinse plus Additional rinse cycles,extended washing time.
Spin: Not on if " " Rinse hold is selected
For areas with very soft water or for further improvement of the rinsing
On: the door can be opened; result.
flashing (after programme starts): the door was not closed correctly
for programme status
On: childproof lock is activated;
Childproof lock Programme will not be changed by accidental operation.
flashing: the setting was changed page 6
– Activating the childproof lock: After the programme starts, press Start/Soaking
800 : Default spin speed of the programme
down for 5 seconds until the
: Special symbol page 5 Special symbol The symbol flashes if any setting is inadvertently changed.
1:30: Expected programme duration
– Deactivating the childproof lock: Press Start/Soaking
24 h: Select Finish in time
the symbol goes out.
: End of programme – If the programme is ended or any setting is changed, deactivate the childproof lock.
Display Information
: : Fault displays page 11 – If the programme is changed while the childproof lock is activated, the
Display information
the programme which is running will continue.
depends on the , : "YES" if the door can be opened or "NO" if it cannot be
– If the childproof lock is deactivated while the programme selector is in a different position
chosen programme opened during "Pause" period
from when the childproof lock was activated, the programme which is currently running be
Option buttons halted.
Soaking Load washing of the same colour.
Spin speed
Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions.
You can change the indicated spin speed. The maximum spin speed which can be selected Set programme selector to Cottons
depends on the chosen programme. You can also set " " Special symbol 10 minutes press Start/Soaking
re-press Start/Soaking , if the programme is to be continued or change the programme.
Finish in time
Signal
Before a programme starts, you can specify by how many hours later the programme is to be
ended. 1. Start the signal
mode
– Press button until the required number of hours is shown. The Finish in time can be set
in hour increments up to a maximum of 24 hours.
– Press Start/Soaking , the Finish in time starts counting down.
You can pause the programme to open the door even if the Finish in time is active.
Set to Off
2. Set volume for... Button feedback
Special symbol
signals
– Except for the Spin/Empty programmes, press the button to set " " (Rinse hold);
the load is held in the final rinsing water. When the programme has ended, " " appear.
Select programme Spin/Empty or directly press to select spin speed to spin the
laundry.
– When the Spin/Empty programme is selected, press the button to set " ", the
programme is then defined as Empty; If " " is not set, the programme is defined as Spin.
set volume*
– When the Empty programmes has ended, " " and " " appears on the display field,
*If required, set the volume
it means the whole process is finished.
repeatedly.
Sleep mode
If you do not operate the machine for about five minutes after selecting the programme or
programme end, the display information goes out to save power.
– If required, press any button, and all information will be displayed again.
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In addition to the programme if required
and hold
symbol is displayed.
and hold down for 5 seconds until
symbol flashes,
40 °C and select Start/Soaking . After approx.
to stop the programme. After the required soaking time
+
Press and 1 step Release the
hold and clockwise button to find
the number
Information
signals
directly
1 step set volume* Set to Off
clockwise
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