Bosch WAB20268ZA Operating Instructions Manual

Your washing machine Intended use
For use in the household only
Congratulations – You have opted for a modern, high-quality
domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine For machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool
is distinguished by its economical consumption of water and energy.
in detergent solution,
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly To be operated with cold drinking water and commercially
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
available detergents and care products which are suitable
for use in washing machines
For further information and a selection of our products go to our web The washing machine may be used by children over the
site: www.bosch-home.com age of 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacity or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are supervised or have
You can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service
been instructed by a responsible person.
here or in the after-sales service directory (depending on model), see
also Installation Instructions, page 7.
– Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
– GB 0844 8928979 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up – Do not leave children unattended near the washing
to 3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.
machine.
– IE 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 €
– The washing machine is not to be used by children
per minute)
or persons not familiar with the operating
instructions.
Environmentally friendly waste disposal
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with environmental
Read these instructions and the separate installation
guidelines. instructions before operating the washing machine.
This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive
2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and
Programmes
reuse of used appliances.
Contents Detailed programme overview page 7.
Page
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually, depending on the
Intended use ...................................................................................... 1 selected programme and programme progress.
Programmes ...................................................................................... 1
Cottons Hard-wearing fabrics
Setting and adjusting the programme .......................................... 3
+ Prewash Hard-wearing fabrics, prewash at 30 °C
Washing .......................................................................................... 3/4
After washing ..................................................................................... 4 Easy-Care Easy-care fabrics
Individual settings ......................................................................... 5/6
+ Prewash Easy-care fabrics, prewash at 30 °C
Information on the display panel ................................................... 6
Mixed Load Different types of laundry
Programme overview ....................................................................... 7
Safety instructions ............................................................................. 8
Delicate/Silk Delicate washable fabrics
Consumption values ......................................................................... 8
Wool Hand/machine-washable wool
Important information ...................................................................... 9
Rinse Extra rinse with spin
Insert for liquid detergent ................................................................ 9
Cleaning and care ......................................................................9/10
Spin Extra spin with selectable speed
Maintenance .....................................................................................10
Drain rinsing water for - - - - (Rinse stop = no final spin);
What to do if ... ................................................................................11
for this, set (spin speed) to - - - -
/ Super Short programmes
Quick 15'/30'
AllergyPlus Hard-wearing fabrics
Environmental protection/Conservation tips
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of Sportswear Fabrics made from microfibre
laundry for the particular programme.
Shirts/Blouses Non-iron shirts
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
– The selectable temperatures apply to the care labels on the Dark Wash Dark-coloured fabrics
textiles. The temperatures in the machine may deviate from
this so that you get the optimum mix of energy-saving and
washing results.
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's
instructions and water hardness.
– If the laundry is subsequently dried in a tumble drier, select the
1
spin speed according to the tumble drier manufacturer's
instructions.
Preparation
Before washing for the first time
Run a wash cycle without any laundry
Correct installation according to the Sorting and loading laundry
separate installation instructions.
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
According to the information on the care labels.
Checking the machine
According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load
– Never use a damaged machine.
– Inform the after-sales service. Observe the important information
Load items of laundry of varying sizes.
Connecting the mains
Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry
between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.
plug
Adding detergent and care products
– Make sure your hands are dry.
– Take hold of the plug only.
Turning the tap on Amount of laundry, level of soiling, water hardness (ask your water
supply company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Models without insert for liquid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in
During operation: Open the detergent drawer with care.
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model), page 10.
Compartment II: detergent for main wash, Dilute thick fabric softener and conditioner with water.
water softener, bleach, stain remover This prevents blockages.
Compartment : fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: detergent for prewash Setting** and adjusting programmes
**If the symbol flashes on the
Display panel Start/ Programme selector
display panel, the childproof lock
Pause
Function/option buttons is active
Function and option buttons
Individual settings, page 5.
Programme selector for switching
the machine on and off and for
selecting the programme. Can be
turned in either direction.
Select Start/Pause
- Temp. °C Select the temperature ( = cold)
- - - - - * rpm Select the spin speed (* depending on the model) or
If the function buttons are held for
- - - - (Rinse stop (Spülstop) = no final spin, laundry soaks in
longer, the appliance automatically
the last rinsing water, display panel - - - -)
runs through the display options.
- Finished in Programme end after
Status indicators Programme status indicators:
Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end
Childproof lock page 5
2
Switching off
Washing
page 9
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Turning the tap off
Not required for Aqua-Stop models
page 7.
Installation instructions, page 7.
Detergent drawer
page 9.
with compartments I, II,
Removing the laundry
Washing machine door
Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry.
Control panel
If - - - - (Rinse stop = no final spin) is active: Turn the
Washing machine programme selector to Drain
door handle Press Start/Pause
Measure accordingly:
– Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
– Leave the washing machine door and detergent
drawer open so that any residual water can
evaporate.
the drum.
1
End of programme when...
... appears on the display panel.
Deactivating, page 5. Interrupting the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
– To cool the laundry: Select Rinse
– Press Start/Pause
Programmes at lower temperatures:
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– Select Spin or Drain
speed) to - - - -).
– Press Start/Pause
Changing the programme, if...
... a wrong programme has been selected by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
Service flap
2
– Press Start/Pause
the beginning.
Pausing/continuing the
programme...
... e.g. for soaking
Washing
Press Start/Pause
washing machine door cannot be opened. To continue
the programme, press Start/Pause
3
Individual settings
Function buttons
The spin speed and temperature can be changed before and during the selected
programme. The effects depend on the programme progress.
Temp.°C
You can change the displayed washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature
that can be selected depends on the programme that has been set.
rpm (spin speed // (Rinse stop = no final spin))
You can change the spin speed shown or select (Rinse stop (Spülstop) = no final spin,
laundry remains in the water after the last rinse, display panel - - - -). The maximum selectable
spin speed depends on the model and on which programme is currently selected.
or select a spin speed.
Finished in
.
When you select the programme, the relevant programme duration is displayed. You can
delay the start of the programme before it begins. The "Finished in" time can be set in
increments of one hour up to a maximum of 24 hours. Press the Finished in button
repeatedly until the required number of hours is displayed (h = hour).
Press Start/Pause .
Option buttons Programme overview, page 7
Speed perfect For washing in a shorter time with a washing result comparable to that
of the standard programme. Maximum load
Programme overview, page 7.
Rinse Plus Additional rinse cycle. For areas with very soft water or for further
enhancing the spin result.
Eco Perfect For saving energy with a comparable washing effect to the standard
programme.
Childproof lock
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have
on the display panel set from being changed inadvertently.
ON/OFF: after the start/end of the programme, press and hold the
.
Start/Pause button for approx. 5 seconds.
.
Note: The childproof lock can remain activated until you wish to start
the next programme, even after switching off the machine.
(if only emptying: set (spin Then you can deactivate the childproof lock before starting the
programme and activate it again as necessary once the programme
. has started.
Start/ Pause
To start, pause and continue the programme and to activate/deactivate the childproof lock.
. The new programme starts from
page 9.
. - - appears on the display panel;
.
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Individual settings
Signal
1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume
To activate the
setting mode
rpm rpm
press and +
set to turn one press and hold for a
hold position to further 5 secs until the
the right display elements light up;
setting mode is activated
2. a) Set the volume for button signals( depending on model)
rpm
press repeatedly until set to to exit the setting
or
the desired volume is mode for the signal
volume
reached
2. b) Set the volume for information signals
rpm
turn one press repeatedly until the set to to exit the
position to desired volume is setting mode for the
the right reached signal volume
Information on the display panel
depending on model
: Turn the (cold water) tap on fully;
supply hose kinked/trapped;
water pressure too low; service, clean the filter page 10,
: Detergent solution pump blocked; service, clean the detergent solution pump
page 10.
Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; service, clean the drainage hose at the siphon
page 10.
: Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Turn off the tap. Call the after-sales service.
Childproof lock active; Deactivating page 5.
Other Switch off the appliance, wait for 5 seconds and switch it back on again. If the display
displays appears again, call the after-sales service.
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