Table Of Contents - Bosch WAS28461AU Instruction Manual

Your washing machine
Congratulations - You have opted for a modern, high-quality
domestic appliance manufactured by BOSCH. The washing machine
is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy.
Every appliance that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
For further information about products, accessories, spare parts and
services, visit our website: www.bosch-home.com or contact our after-
sales service centres.
Environmentally friendly waste disposal
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with environmental
guidelines. This appliance is certified in accordance with European
Directive 2002/96/EEC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and
reuse of used appliances.
Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
Read these instructions before switching on the washing
machine.
Also follow the separate installation instructions.
Contents
Intended use ...................................................................................... 1
Programmes ...................................................................................... 1
Preparation ..................................................................................... 2/3
Setting and adjusting programmes ............................................... 3
Washing ........................................................................................... 3/4
Removing the laundry ...................................................................... 4
Display information, Options, Functions ................................... 5/6
Programme overview........................................................................ 7
Safety instructions .............................................................................. 8
Consumption values .......................................................................... 8
Important information ....................................................................... 9
Insert for liquid detergent.................................................................. 9
Care ...................................................................................................10
Information on the display panel...................................................10
Maintenance .....................................................................................11
What to do if ....................................................................................12
Emergency release ..........................................................................13
Customer service ............................................................................13
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
- Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of
laundry for the relevant programme.
- Do not use prewash when washing laundry that is soiled normally.
- Instead of the Cottons 90°C programme, select
Cottons 60°C with additional function
Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy
consumption.
- Dose detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions
and water hardness.
- If the laundry is to be subsequently dried in a tumble dryer, select
a spin speed as specified by the dryer manufacturer.
Intended use
For domestic use only.
For washing machine-washable fabrics in a detergent
solution.
To be operated with cold mains water and
commercially available low foam detergents and care
products which are suitable for use in washing
machines.
- Do not leave children unattended near the
washing machine.
- The washing machine is not to be used by
children or persons not familiar with the
operating instructions.
- Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Programmes
Page
Detailed programme overview.
The temperature and spin speed can be selected
individually, irrespective of the selected programme and
programme progress.
Cottons
Easy-Care
Mix
Delicate/Silk
Wool
Spin
Drum Clean
Drain
Rinse/Freshen up
Jeans/Dark Wash
Sportswear
Shirts
Kidswear
Allergy Plus
Super 15'/30'
Eco Perfect.
page 7
Hard-wearing textiles
Synthetic fibres, easy-care textiles
Textiles made of cotton and synthetic fibres
Silk and delicate washable textiles
Hand and machine-washable wool or wool-rich
textiles
Additional spin cycle
For drum hygiene or fluff removal
Draining of the water inside the drum
Extra rinse with spin
Dark textiles
Sportswear made of microfibre
Programme for Shirts/Blouses
Textiles for children
Programme for allergic people and advanced
hygiene
/ Extra short programme
1
Preparation
Correct installation according to
separate installation instructions.
Check the machine
- Never switch on a damaged machine.
- Inform your after-sales service.
Insert the mains plug
With dry hands only.
Only hold the plug by the plug
body.
Turn on the tap
To achieve the labeling comsumption
values, two cycles of Cottons
programme without laundry are required
to be run at initial setup.
Note: This operation only needs to be
completed once.
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model),
Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash, water softener,
bleacher, stain remover
Compartment : Fabric softener, impregnating agent, starch
Compartment I: Detergent for pre-wash
Display panel/
Option buttons/
Additional functions
Programme selector for
switching the machine on
and off and for selecting the
programme. Can be rotated
in either direction.
Clo
90 °C
M
page 9
Programme selector
2