Bosch WFL2090UC Owner's Manual

Axxis Washing Machine

WFL 2090

Operating, Care and Installation Instructions

2

Table

of

Contents

DEFINITIONS

. . . .

. .

. . . . .

. . . . .

. 4. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instructions

User

Maintenance

IMPORTANT

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . .

.

.4 .

User Maintenance

Instructions. . . . . . .

. . . .19. .

Operating

Instructions

Cleaning

and

Care. . .

. . .

. . . . . . . . .19. .

Cleaning

the

appliance

housing

Disposal

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .

.

and control

panel. . . . . . . . . . . .

.

.

19. . .

.6 . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning the drum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19. .

Disposing of the packaging. . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . .

Disposing

of

your

old

appliance. . . . . . . .

.

. .6 . .

Cleaning the detergent dispenser. . . . . . . . .19. .

Cleaning

the drain pump. . . . . . . . . . . . 20. .

Environmental

Protection/Conservation

Issues. .

6

Cleaning

water inlet strainers. . . . . . .

. . . .22. .

Intended

Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Descaling

the

washing

machine. . . . . . . . . 23. .

6. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Your New

Washing Machine. . . . . . . . . .

.

Customer

Service.

. . . .

. . .

. . . . . . . 23. . .

. 7. . . . . .

Control

panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 8. . . . . . . . . . . .

Minor

Faults. . . . . . .

.

.

. .24. .

Troubleshooting

of

About Your

Washing

Machine. . . . . . . . . .

.

.9 . . . .

Instructions

Before

Using

For

the

First .Time. . . . . . . . .

.

.

Installation

.9 . . .

Using For

the

First

Time. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installation,

Connection

and Transportation. .

.

.

. 26

. . 9. . . . . . .

Safety

information. . . . . . . . . . .

.

.

. 26. . .

Preparing,

Sorting

and Loading the

Laundry. . . .

.

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Factory>supplied

equipment . . . . . . .

.

.

.26. . .

Preparing

the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . .

.10. . . . . . . .

. . . .

. . .

. . . . . . . 28. . .

Dimensions . .

Sorting

the

laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . .

. 10. . . . . . . . .

area. . . . . . . . . . . .

.

.

. 28. . .

Installation

Degrees

of

soiling. . . . . . . . . . . . .

.

.10. . . . . . . . .

.

.

. 29. . .

Built>in

Installation. . . . . . . . . . .

Loading

the

laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . .

.12. . . . . . . .

. . .29. .

Leveling procedure. . . . . . . . . . .

Laundry

Detergents

and Additives. . . . . . . .

. 13. . . . Removing

the transport bolts. . . . . . .

. . . .30. .

Dispensing

the

correct

amount of detergent. .

13

Hose

and

cable lengths. . . . . . . . .

. . . .31. .

Filling

laundry

detergent

and/ or additives. . .

.

13

Water

connection. . . . . . . . . . .

.

.

. 31. . .

Selecting

Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical

connection. . . . . . . . . .

.

.

. 33. . .

14. . . . . . . . . . .

INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . .

.

.

.33. . .

Basic

programs. .

. .

. . . . .

. . . . .

GROUNDING

. 14. . . . . . . . . . .

moving. . . . . . .

.

.

. 34. . .

Extra

cycle

program selector. . . . . . . . .

.

Transport,

e.g. when

.14. . . .

Overview of programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35. .

Spin speed selector. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. . . . . . . .

Additional function on spin speed selector. . .

.

15KEEP

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR

Additional

options

buttons. . . . . . . . . .

. 15. . . . . .

REFERENCE.

FUTURE

Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(In case of change of ownership, manu

Bleaching . . . . .

. .

. . . .

. . . . .

. 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

should be conveyed with the washing

Decolorizing . . . .

. .

. . . .

. . . . .

. 17. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing

a program. . . . . . . . . . . .

machine.)

. 17. . . . . . . . .

Canceling an active program. . . . . . . . . . .17. . . .

When the Program has Ended. . . . . . . . . . . .18. . . .

Unloading

the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . .

.18. . . . . . . .

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Please read and observe these operating and installation instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing machine.

Keep all documentation in a safe place for subsequent use or for the next owner of the appliance.

DEFINITIONS

d WARNING d

WARNING - This indicates that injuries or significant damage may occur as a result of non-observance this warning.

CAUTION

CAUTION - This indicates that minor injuries or damage may occur as a result of non-observance this warning.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3. Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, o other flammable or explosive substances to th wash water. These substances give off vapors

that could	ignite or		explode.
4. Under certain		conditions hydrogen		gas	may	b
produced	in a	hot	water system	that	has	no

been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN

GAS	IS	EXPLOSIVE.	If	the hot	water	system
has	not	been used	for	such a	period,	before

using a washing machine, turn	on all	hot	wa
faucets and let the water flow	from	each	for
several minutes. This will release any		accumu8

lated	hydrogen	gas. As the gas is flammable
not	smoke or	use an open flame during this
time.

5.Do not allow children to play on or in the pliance. Close supervision of children is neces

sary when the appliance is used near childre

6. When children	become	old enough to operate
the appliance,	it is the	legal responsibility of

parents or guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified per8 sons.

7. Before the appliance is removed from service or discarded, remove the door and the powe cord/plug.

8. Do	not	reach	into the	appliance if the wash
drum is		still turning.
9. Do	not	install	or store	this appliance where i
be exposed to the weather.
10. Do	not	tamper	with the controls.

d

WARNING

d

11. Do

not

repair

or

replace any

part

of

the

ap8

pliance

or attempt

any

service

unless specifi8

To reduce the risk of

fire,

electric

shock,

serious

cally

recommended

in the

user

maintenance

injury

or

death

to

persons

when

using

your

instructions

or

in

published

user

repair

instruc8

washing machine, follow basic precautions,

tions

that you

understand

and

have

the

skills

including

the

following.

carry

out.

1. BOSCH

washers

are

provided

with

a

manual, 12. Always

be

sure to

unplug

the

washing

machi

including Operating

Instructions,

User

Mainte8

from the electrical supply before attempting

a

service. Disconnect the power cord by grasp8

nance

Instructions

and

Installation

Instructions.

ing

the plug, not the cord.

Read all instructions before using the washing

machine.

13. To

reduce

the

risk

of

fire,

clothes,

cleaning

2. Do

not

wash

articles that

have

been

previously

rags,

mop

heads

and

the

like

which

have

tr

cleaned

in,

washed

in,

soaked

in,

or

spotted

of

any

flammable

substance,

such as

vegetab

oil,

cooking

oil,

petroleum

based

oils

or

distil8

with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, other flam8

lates,

waxes, fats,

etc.,

must

not

be

placed

mable,

or

explosive

substances

as

they

give off

vapors that could

ignite

or explode.

the

washing machine. These items may conta

some flammable substance(s) after laundering,

which

may

smoke

or catch

fire

by

itself.

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14. Do

not

use bleach.Hazardous fumes

can

form.33. Do

not operate the washing machine with an

15. Do

not

machine

wash

fiberglass

materials

guards

and/or

panels removed.

(many

curtains and

window

coverings

use

34. Do

not

operate

the

washing

machine

if

there

fiberglass

materials).

Small particles

can

remain

are

any missing

or

broken parts.

in the

washing machine

and stick

to

fabrics

in

not bypass any safety devices.

subsequent

wash

loads

causing

skin

irritation.

35. Do

36. Do

not

operate

this

washing

machine

until yo

16. Do

not

leave

children

unsupervised

near

the

are

sure:

washing

machine.

a.

the

washing

machine

has

been

installed

17. Keep

pets

away

from

the

washing

machine.

according to

the

INSTALLATION

18. Do

not

insert/pull

out

the

power

plug

with wet

INSTRUCTIONS.

hands.

b.

all connections for water,

drain,

electrical

19. Do

not

pull out

the

power

plug

by

tugging

the

power

and

grounding

are

in

compliance

cable.

with all local codes and/or other applicable

20. Do

not

touch

the

loading

door

if

washing at

codes

and

requirements.

high

temperatures.

37. Failure

to

install,

maintain

and/or

operate

the

21. Use

caution when

draining

hot

water.

washing machine

according to the

manufac7

22. Do

not

climb

onto

the

washing

machine

and

do turer`s

instructions may

result

in

conditions

not

lean

on

the

open

loading

door.

which can

lead

to

physical injury

and/or

prop

23. Do

not

sit on the top of

the

washing

machine. erty

damage.

24. To

reduce

the risk

of

fire

or

electrical

shock, Notes:

DO NOT

use

an

extension

cord

or

an

adapter

A. The IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and

to connect

the washing

machine

to

the

electri7

WARNINGS

presented

in

this

manual

do

cal

power

supply.

not

cover

all

possible

conditions

that

may

25. The

washing

machine

must

only

be

used for

its

occur. Common sense, caution and care

intended

purpose.

must be exercised when installing, main7

26. Always

follow

the

fabric

care instructions

taining

or

operating

the washing

machine.

recommended

by

the

clothing

manufacturer.

B.

Always

contact your

dealer, distributor, ser7

27. Replace

worn

power

cords

and/or

loose

plugs.

vice agent or the manufacturer about any

28. Make

sure

that all

water connections

to

the

problems or conditions that you do not

washing machine have shut7off valve(s) and

understand.

that they are readily accessible. Close the

washing

machine

water

shut7off

valve(s)

at the

end of each wash day.

SAVE

THESE

29. Check

the

fill

hose

connections

on

a

regular

basis

to

assure that

they are

tight

and

not

INSTRUCTIONS

leaking.

30.Always read and follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the detergent(s), cleaning

aid(s),	fabric softener(s) and	static	eliminator(s),
you are using. Heed all warnings			and	precau7
tions.
31. Store	all laundry chemicals	and aids in		a cool

dry place according to the manufacturers instructions.

32.To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep all cleaning products out of the reach of children.

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Disposal

Information

Environmental

Disposing

of

the

packaging

Protection /

Conservation

Issues

The shipping package has protected your new

appliance

on its

way

to

your home. All packaging

materials are non.polluting and recyclable. Please

Your washing machine uses water, energy and

detergent efficiently, thereby protecting the

contribute

to a

better

environment

by disposing of

your household costs.

packaging

materials in an

environmentally

environment and reducing

You can

help by

using your

washing machine in

conscious

manner.

efficient

and non.polluting

manner:

Please

ask

your

dealer

or

local

authority about

the best

means

of disposal.

-

Avoid using too much

detergent.

Use detergent recommended for high efficiency

d

WARNING

d

and

front.loading

washers.

-

Add

detergent

according to the

degree of

Keep

children

away

from

shipping carton and

soiling, amount

of

laundry

and

water hardness

packaging

components.

Avoid danger of

and

observe the

detergent

manufacturers

suffocation

from plastic

film and

folding cartons.

instructions.

Disposing of your old appliance

Old appliances ment.conscious materials.

are not worthless rubbish! Environ.Intended Use recycling can reclaim valuable raw

Your washing machine is intended:

d

WARNING

d

-

For

domestic use only.

plug. -

For washing machine.washable fabrics in

On

out.of

service

appliances, unplug

main

Cut off power cord

and discard

with main

plug.

washing water.

-

For

operation

using cold and hot

140 °F (60 °C

To

prevent

playing

children from

becoming

tap

water and

conventional laundry

detergents

trapped or

endangered, remove

the

door.

and additives that are suitable for use in

washing machines.

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Your New

Washing Machine

Filling with laundry detergent and/or additives

Dispenser I:

Detergent for soaking.

Dispenser II:

Detergent for wash, stain remover.

Dispenser 2:

Cleaning product, e.g. fabric softener, fabric conditioner (do not fill above the lower edge of insert 1).

Opening ...

and closing the door

Service cover

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Control panel

2. Control lights

finished flashes when the door can be opened. door locked illuminates while the program is running. rinse/spin illuminates while the rinsing or spinning. wash illuminates whenStart is pressed.

ready flashes when program is selected.

1. Program selector

Used to switch the machine on and off and to select the program.

Can be rotated in either direction.

The program selector does not rotate while the program is running - the program sequence is electronically controlled.

3.	Set the spin speed(if desired)
Variable; must			click into placeno atfinal	spin.
4.	Press buttons for additional functions
(where required to supplement the program)
Power		Wash:	Extended washing time for best stain removal and cleaning.
Rinse		Plus:	Additional rinsing cycle.
Quick		Wash:	Faster washing time for	expedited cleaning.

The	control	light above the option button lights up		when the respective additional
function is		active.
To	cancel	the additional function: Press the	button	again.
5. Press the Start button
The	washing process begins (program must		have been selected)

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When thefinished flashes:

About

Your

Washing

Using

For

the

First

Machine

Time

The washing machine offers the following standardYour appliance was tested before

leaving the

features:

factory. To

remove

any

water

left

over from

testi

-

Horizontal;Axis,

Tumble Action Wash

System,

procedures,

the

first

washing cycle

should be

carried out without laundry in the machine.

without

agitator

-

Stainless

Steel

Inner Wash Drum

q

Do not

load

any

laundry.

-

Exceptionally Low Energy and Water

q

Turn

on

the

water

tap.

Consumption

q

Open the detergent dispenser to the final

sto

-

Internal

Heating

Element

for Power

temp.

q

Pour approx. 1 liter/1 quart of water into

boost, up to 160 °F (71

°C)

chamber II

of

the

detergent

dispenser.

-

High Spin Speeds, up to 1000 rpm, remove

q

Fill the

measuring

cup half

full

with detergent

more

water from

fabrics

to reduce

drying time

and pour into chamberII. Do not use any

and

energy

special detergents for delicates or wool (to

-

4

Fabrics

and

5

Temperature Settings

avoid

excessive

foaming in

the

absence of

clothing

in

the

wash).

-

3

special

cycles

q

Close

the

detergent

dispenser.

-

3

additional functions

q

Close

the

loading

door.

q

Set the program selectorPowerto

temp.

boost.

The ready

control

light is flashing.

Before Using For theq

First	Time
The washing machine must have been		installed	i
and connected properly (refer to page 26).
Before beginning to use your washing		machine for
the first	time:

Press theStart button.

The wash control light comes on and the program starts.

door locked illuminates while the program is running.

The wash control light changes during the program torinse/spin.

q Make	sure the voltage the washing machine
is to	q Set the program selectorOffto.
	operate on is the same as shown on the
rating	plate.

q Check to make sure that the water valves to the washing machine are open.

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- Net curtains (without nicotine staining) that have not been washed for up to ½ year.

- Tea towels, hand towels and bed linens that have been used for up to one week.

Light summer clothing and sportswear that ha only been worn for a few hours.

T/shirts, shirts and blouses that have been worn for up to one day.

Bed linen and guest towels that have been used for one day.

Slight dirt

No recognizable soiling or staining. Laundry may have some body odor.

CAUTION

Items of clothing can be discolored. Never wash new multi/colored items together with other items.

White items may become grey. Always wash whit and colored items separately.

Degrees of Soiling

Preparing, Sorting

and Loading the

Laundry

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. drum).

Sorting the laundry

According to color and degree of dirt

q	Empty	all pockets of the	clothing.
q	Brush	out any sand from pockets and cuffs. -
q	Close	zippers and button	up bed	covers.
q	Remove curtain runners or		place	them up in -
	a mesh	bag.
q				-
	The following items should be washed inside a
	mesh	bag:

- Extremely delicate items, e.g. fine tights, net curtains.

-Small items, e.g. small socks or handkerchiefs.

Normal	dirt
Visible	dirt	and/or	some	light staining recognizable
- T/shirts,		shirts	and blouses that are very swe
or have		been	worn	several times.

- Underwired bras	(the	wire	may come loose- Underwear that has been worn for one day.
during washing	and	cause	damage).

q When washing trousers, knitwear and woven fabrics, e.g. shirts, T/shirts or sweatshirts, always turn these items inside out.

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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
-	Bibs.				Wash,	Permanent	Press
-	Children's outer clothing or sports shirts and Ò Machine				Wash,	Delicates
	shorts	with grass and soil stains.	Ì Hand Wash

-	Working clothes		such as overalls or baker's
	and butcher's aprons.
Typical		stains
-	Skin	fat, cooking oils/fat, sauces, mineral oil,
	wax	(containing	fat/oil).

-Tea, coffee, red wine, fruit, vegetables (bleachable).

-Blood, egg, milk, starch (containing protein/ carbohydrate).

Temperatures

Á Cold

Ê Warm

 Hot

Do not wash clothes in washing machine if the label says "Do Not Wash" or the DO NOT WAS symbol -Ú - is on the care label.

-Soot, soil, sand (pigments), red sand on tennis clothes.

Removing	stains
If possible,	remove/pretreat stains while they are
still fresh.

First, dab soapy water onto the stain. Do not rub.

Subsequently wash the items of clothing using the appropriate program.

Sometimes several washing cycles may be required in order to remove persistent/dried in stains.

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