Bosch WAE18060SG 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
J to be operated with cold drinking water and
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
commercially available detergents and care products
which are suitable for use in frontloading washing
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machines.
Environmental disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
- Do not leave children unattended near the washing
This appliance has been identified in accordance with the European machine!
Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment - The appliance is not intended for use by young
(WEEE).
children or infirm persons without supervision.
The Directive specifies the framework for an EU wide valid return and - Keep pets away from the washing machine!
recycling of waste appliances.
Contents
Page
J Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
J Setting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
J Individual settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
J Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Programmes
J Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 For detailed overview of programmes see page 7.
J Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
y
Cottons . . . . . . . . .
J Information to indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cottons y Stains ã
. hard wearing textiles
J Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cottons y Prewash P
J What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Easy care A . . . . . . . . . . . easy care textiles
J Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Delicate q
. . . . . . . . . . . . . delicate washable textiles
J Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wool U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hand/machine washable textiles
b
Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the rinsing water if rinse stop
occurs
B
Spin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . washing washed by hand
Rinse K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with subsequent spin cycle
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.
- Never switch on a damaged machine!
Follow important instructions! See page 6!
- Inform your customer service!
Insert large and small items of washing! Do not jam items of washing
between the washing machine door and rubber seal.
Turn on water
Add detergent and care product
Washing amount, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions. Pour liquid detergent
Insert mains plug
into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
I Prewash: Detergent, starch
With dry hands only!
2 Care product: Fabric softener
Take hold of the plug only!
II Main wash: Detergent, water softener, bleach, stain remover
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
Prevents blockage of the overflow.
Set and adjust programme
Start/ Additional Status Programme selector
For additional functions see individual
Pause functions displays
Programme selector for
switching the machine on
and off and for selecting the
programme. Can be rotated
Select Start/Pause M
Removing washing
Washing
Possible approx. 2 minutes after the programme ends!
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
Remove any foreign objects risk of rusting.
Detergent container
Turn off tap
Drum
Meter accordingly:
Fascia Switch off
Door handle
Set programme selector to Off.
End of programme when ...
... indicator light Spin flashes.
1
Change programme ...
If you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
settings, page 5.
- Reselect programme.
- Select Start/Pause M
3
...or terminate
in either direction.
2
Service flap Programmes with high temperature, first:
- Cool washing: Select Rinse K.
Washing machine door remains locked.
- Select Off.
B
- Select Spin or Drain
Washing
M
- Select Start/Pause
Individual settings
F
Additional functions
see also programme overview
K Additional rinse cycle. For areas with very soft water or for further
Rinse Plus
improvement of the rinsing result.
Quick wash t Reduced wash time - only 2 rinse cycles. Suited for slightly
soiled laundry. Recommended load: up to a maximum of 3 kg.
F F Start/Pause M
For starting or interrupting the programme.
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b
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Important information
Protecting the washing and the machine
- 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.
Before washing for the first time
Do not put any washing in the washing machine! Turn on the tap, fill the appliance with
approx. 1 litre of water and then pour ½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II.
A M
Set programme selector to Easy care 60 °C and select Start/Pause .
At the end of the programme set the programme selector to Off.
Washing with different degrees of soiling
Wash new items separately.
Light Do not prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select Programme Cotton y Stains à 60 °C.
Heavy Load less washing.
Prewash.
Filling weight
Do not exceed maximum load:
- Cottons and coloureds 7 kg.
- Easy care 3 kg.
- Delicates, silk and woollens 2 kg.
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 y cold and select Start/Pause M . After approx.
10 minutes select Start/Pause M . After the required soaking time reselect Start/Pause M
if the programme is to be continued or change the programme.
Starching
Washing should not be treated with fabric softener
Dissolve an amount of starch for approx. 15 litres of water according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
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Set programme selector to Rinse K, set spin speed and select Start/Pause . As soon as
water runs in: Pour the starch solution into dispenser I.
Dyeing/bleaching
Do not dye/bleach washing in the washing machine.
Protection of the environment/conservation tips
- Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular programme.
- Wash normally soiled washing without prewash.
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- Instead of Cottons y 90 °C select Cottons y Stains 60 °C programme. Comparable
cleaning result with significantly lower energy consumption.
- Meter 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.