Bosch WAE20060UC Instructions for Use

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Start

Status

displays

Add.

function

Programme selector

End of programme when ...

... indicator light Spin flashes.

Change cycle ...

If you have mistakenly selected a wrong cycle: – Reset cycle. – Select Start within 3 seconds or the washer will

automatically start the draining the drum.

Restart immediately after new programme

selection to avoid draining phase.

... or stop cycle

For cycles with high temperature: – Cool down wash: Select Refresh. – Select Start. For cycles with lower temperature: – Select Spin or Drain. – Select Start.

Install machine correctly according to separate installation instructions.

Check machine

Never start a damaged machine! Contact customer service!

Open water faucets

Plug in the washer’s electrical cord

With dry hands only! Take hold of the plug only!

Dispenser II: Detergent for main wash, water softener, spot remover.

Sorting and loading laundry

Follow care instructions of the manufacturer.

According to the care instructions tag.

Sort laundry according to type, colour, soiling and temperature.

Do not exceed the maximum load.

Pay attention to important information! o page 5, 6!

Fill with large and small items of laundry! Close loading door.

Do not catch pieces of laundry between the door

and the rubber seal.

Add detergent and laundry additives

Meter accordingly:

Washing amount, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply

company) and manufacturer's instructions. Pour liquid detergent

into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.

Your washing machine

Congratulations  You have chosen a modern, high-quality home

appliance from Bosch. This washing machine features both water and energy savings.

Every machine that leaves our factory is carefully tested for function and full working condition.

For further information and a selection of our products go to our web site: www.boschappliance.com

Intended use

Contents Page

ʋIntended use .......................................................................................1

ʋCycles ..................................................................................................1

ʋSet cycle ..............................................................................................3

ʋWashing ...........................................................................................3/4

ʋAfter washing ......................................................................................4

ʋIndividual settings ..............................................................................5

ʋInformation about the indicator lights ............................................5

ʋImportant information .................................................................. 5/6

ʋCare .....................................................................................................6

ʋOverview of cycles ............................................................................7

ʋMaintenance .......................................................................................8

ʋWhat to do if... .....................................................................................9

ʋImportant Safety instructions ..................................................10/11

– We recommend HE (High Efficiency) detergents because they

are particularly designed to deliver optimum performance from your front-loading washer. Not using HE detergent could cause problems such as oversudsing, extended cycle periods, or a decrease in wash performance.

– Utilize the maximum amount of laundry for the appropriate cycle. – Avoid using too much detergent. – Add detergent according to manufacturer's instruction and water

hardness.

– If the laundry will be dried in a dryer afterwards, select spin

speed according to the dryer manufacturer’s instructions.

Preparation

Before washing for the first time

run a cleaning cycle with no laundry in the drum o page 5.

Set and adjust cycle

Cycle selector for turning on and off the machine and for selecting the cycle. Possible to turn in both directions.

Cycles

Detailed cycle overview opage 7.

Regular/Cotton.........

Permanent press......

sturdy fabrics

KIDSCARE................

Sanitary.....................

Hand washable......... hand washable textiles

Delicates................... delicate fabrics

Drain.......................... drain water

Spin........................... extra spin

Refresh..................... extra rinse with spin

For additional functions and option

buttons see individual settings o page 5.

Select Start

Washing

Removing laundry

Open washing machine door and remove laundry.

Remove any existing foreign objects  Risk of rust.

Close water faucets

Switch off

Set cycle selector to Off.

Washing

Detergent drawer with

dispensers I, II, ~

Door handle

Dispenser ~: Fabric softener, starch

Dispenser I: Do not use!

ʋexclusively for private residential use,

ʋfor washing machine-washable textiles in sudsy water,

ʋfor operation using cold and hot (140

F/60oC) tap water and conventional additives that are suitable for use in residential washing machines.

– Never leave children unattended by the washing

machine!

– Keep children away from shipping carton and

packaging components. Danger of suffocation from packaging components and folding cartons.

– Do not allow children to play on or in the

appliance at any time; severe injury or death could result. Children should be kept a safe distance away from appliances at all times. Children should only be permitted within an appliance’s vincinity if under close, constant adult supervision.

– Do not allow children’s toys or other items that

might encourage children to climbe on the washer, to be stored on or in the washer or on shelves or in cabinets or other storage areas

above or adjacent to the washer. – Keep pets away from the washing machine! – To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical

burns, keep all cleaning products out of the

reach of children.

Individual settings

Cycle settings for extra cycles refer also to cycle overview

Refresh For rinsing unsoiled laundry (e.g. swimwear) and for removing

detergent residue from fabric. Ends with a spin cycle.

Additional functions see also programme overview

Rinse plus Additional rinse cycle. For areas with very soft water. Also for

improved rinsing.

Quick wash Reduced wash time  only 2 rinse cycles. Suited for slightly

soiled laundry. Recommended load: up to ½ load.

Start

To start or interrupt the cycle.

Important information

Different types of soiled laundry

Wash new items separately.

lightly soiled Pretreat stains if necessary.

Pretreat stains if necessary.

heavily soiled Add less laundry. Pretreat stains if necessary.

Starching Do not use fabric softener in wash

Starching with liquid starch possible in all wash cycles. Add starch in fabric softener dispenser

~caccording to manufacturer's instructions.

Dying/removing color

Dying fabric in the washer is not recommended. Salt in the dye may corrode the stainless steel components of the washer drum. More than household quantities of dying increase the risk.

If you choose to use dye in your washer, follow the instructions provided by the dye manufacturer.

Do not remove color from laundry in the washing machine.

Loading door

Control panel

Service door

Environmental protection/ Tips for energy saving

Thick fabric softeners or stiffeners shuold be thinned with water. Prevents clogging. We recommend HE (High Efficiency) detergents.

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/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and reuse of used appliances.

Information to indicator lights

Indicator lights for status displays and/or buttons flash: Indicator lights Rinse and

Wash flash

Close the washer door properly. Avoid catching laundry items in the door.

Indicator lights Spin and Rinse flash

Clean detergent-solution pump (page 8), outlet pipe/drainage hose blocked.

Indicator lights Spin and Wash flash

Turn on the tap, supply hose kinked/jammed; clean filter (page 8), water pressure too low.

Indicator light Rinse flashes Washer motor failure. Call customer service! All indicator lights flash Turn off the tap and call customer service.

Important information

Taking care of laundry and machine

– Empty pockets. – Check the laundry for any metal objects (such as pens, paper clips, keys, etc.). – Wash very delicate or small items (like baby socks) in a mesh bag. – Close zippers, snaps, fasteners. – Brush sand out of pockets and cuffs. – Remove curtain sliders or enclose in net bag. – Remove curtain rings or tie them up in a net bag.

Before washing for the first time

Do not put any laundry in the washer drum! Turn on the tap, fill approx. 1 litre of water and then pour ½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II. Set programme selector to Regular/Cotton Hot cycle and select Start. At the end of the programme set the programme selector to Off.

Care

Machine housing, control panel

– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth. – Do not use abrasive cloths or sponges. Do not use abrasive cleaners such as stainless steel

cleaner.

– Immediately remove any detergent or agent residue.

– Do not clean the appliance with pressurized water, such as from a water jet or pressure

washer.

Clean the detergent drawer ...

... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residue.

1. Pull out, depress insert, completely remove.

2. Remove the powder detergent insert.

3. Clean the insert with running water and thoroughly towel dry.

4. Close and lock the cover (place cylinder on guide pin).

5. Insert detergent drawer.

Leave the detergent drawer partially open enough that any remaining residual water will be allowed to dry.

Drum

Leave loading door open so that the drum can dry out.

Rust stains  use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.

Descaling No washing in the machine!

Provided that you use the correct type of detergent, it is not necessary to descale the washing machine. However if the appliance has to be descaled, pleaqse follow the instructions provided by the descalling agent manufactuer.

– Risk of electric shock! Before beginning any maintenance, unplug

the washer’s electric cord!

– Risk of explosion! No solvents!

WARNING - to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the Important Safety instructions before operating this appliance. Also follow the separate installation instructions. Follow the safety instructions on page 10, 11!

Overview of cycles see also o page 1.

Programs Temperature

max. Load

up to:*

Type of washing

Options; information

Regular/Cotton Cold, Warm, Hot

full load Sturdy fabric, cotton or linen fabric that withstands very hot water Rinse plus, Quick WashSanitary Extra Hot

KIDSCARE Hot

Permanent press Cold, Warm, Hot Aload Cotton, linen, synthetic or blended fabric

Rinse plus, Quick Wash;

reduced rinse and final spin cycle

Delicates Cold, Warm

load

For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. made of cotton, satin, synthetic fibers or

blended fabrics (e.g. curtains); bulky items (e.g. comforters) can be washed with

this cycle

Rinse plus, Quick Wash;

no spin between rinse cycles,

reduced final spin cycle

Hand washable Cold, Warm Hand washable textiles

also suitable for hand-washable silk;

reduced final spin cycle

Extra cycles Drain , Spin, Refresh

Cycle times are optimized for lightly soiled fabric. For heavier soiled fabrics reduce load size.

* For best results it is recommended to load the drum depending on the fabric type:

full load: Cottons and Linens; A load: Permanent Press, Synthetic Blends and Poly Knits; B

load: Wool, Delicates, Silk.

BSH Home Appliances

5551 Mc Fadden Ave.

Huntington Beach, CA 92649

WAE20060UC

9000 347 368

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Maintenance

Suds discharge pump

Set cycle selector to Off, unplug the washer.

1. Open and remove service door.

2. Remove screws holding cover in place. Remove

begins transparent plastic cover.

3. Carefully unscrew pump cover until the washer suds begins to run out. When the service door is half full, screw back the pump cover and empty the service door. Repeat steps until all the detergent solution has run out.

4. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).

5. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (fan impeller in

the detergent-solution pump must rotate).

6. Reinsert and screw on pump cover.

7. Place transparent plastic cover and secure with screws provided.

8. Insert and close service door.

To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the outlet during the next wash: Pour 1 quart (approx. 1 liter) of water into dispenser II and select the Drain cycle.

Drainage hose at the siphon

Set cycle selector to Off, pull out the mains plug.

1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose

(residual water).

2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.

3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose

clamp.

Filter screens in the water supply hoses

Release water pressure in the supply hoses:

1. Close water faucet.

2. Select desired cycle (except for Spin/Drain).

3. Select Start. Let cycle run approx. 40 seconds.

4. Set cycle selector to Off. Unplug from main power supply!

Cleaning screen:

1. Remove hose from water faucet.

Rinse the strainers under flowing water.

Remove hoses on the rear,

take out screen with pliers and clean.

2. Replace hose and check for leaks.

– Risk of scalding!

Allow detergent solution to cool down.

– Turn off the faucet!

What to do if ...

Water is running out. – Fasten drain hose correctly / replace.

– Tighten screw connection of the supply hose.

Water not entering washer.

Detergent not rinsed.

– Start not selected? – Water faucet not turned on?

– Screen possibly clogged? Clean screen o page 8.

– Supply hose kinked or pinched?

The loading door will not open.

– Safety function active. Wait approx. 2 minutes.

Cycle does not start. – Start selected?

– Loading door closed?

Programm is changed and water is drained.

– Not a fault Start not selected immediately?

Water is drained to avoid water flowing out of open door. Select Start to continue.

Sudsy water is not pumped out.

– Clean pump o page 8.

– Clean drain pipe and/or drain hose.

Water cannot be seen in drum.

– No malfunction  Water is below visible area.

Spin results not satisfactory.

– Wash small and large items together.

Spinning several times. – No malfunction  the automatic load balancing system is

attempting to balance the load.

Dispenser ~cnot

completely rinsed out.

– Remove dispenser. Clean detergent dispenser and liquid

detergent insert o page 8.

Odor in washing machine.

– Perform Regular/Cotton Hot cycle without adding laundry. Also

use detergent.

Foam comes out of the dispenser drawer.

– Too much detergent added?

Mix 1 tablespoon fabric softener with 1 pt (½ liter) water and pour into dispenser II of the detergent drawer (not with outdoor

fabrics!).

– Too much soap or non HE soap used?

Mix 1 tablespoon fabric softener with 1 pt (½ liter) water and pour into dispenser II of the detergent drawer (not with outdoor

fabrics!).

– Reduce amount of detergent used for future wash cycles.

Strong odor, vibrations and “walking” during spinning.

– Are machine feet fixed?

Secure machine feet o Installation instructions page 5.

– Shipping lock removed?

Remove shipping lock o Installation instructions page 3.

Display lamps not functioning during operation.

– Power outage? – Fuse blown? Flip/replace fuse. – If the malfunction happens repeatedly, call customer service.

Cycle runs longer than usual.

– No malfunction  Imbalance control system equalizes imbalance

by frequent distribution of the wash.

– No malfunction Foam control system is active and additional

rinse cycle has been started.

Detergent residues on the laundry.

– Some phosphate-free detergents contain water insoluble

residues.

– Select Rinse or brush off the laundry after washing.

If a malfunction cannot be repaired by yourself or if a repair is necessary: – Set cycle selector to Off and unplug the washer‘s electrical cord.

– Close water faucet and call customer service o Installation instructions.

Important Safety instructions

õüWARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your washing machine,

follow basic precautions, including the following:

– BOSCH washers are provided with an Operating, Care and Installation Instructions Manual.

Read and understand all instructions before using the washing machine.

– Do not wash articles that have been previously cleaned, washed, soaked, or spotted with gasoline,

dry cleaning solvents, other flammable or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode. This includes articles that have been exposed to Naptha.

– Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or other flammable or explosive substances to the wash.

Wash laundry in water only. Flammable or explosive substances may give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

– Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a hot water system that has not been

used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system has not been used for this lenght of time, turn on all hot water faucets and let the water flow out of each faucet for several minutes before using the washing machine. This will release any accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame while carrying out this procedure.

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

– Do not reach into the appliance if the wash drum is moving.

– Do not install or store this appliance where it will be exposed to the weather.

– Do not use bleach. Hazardous fumes can form.

– Do not tamper with the controls.

– Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance or attempt any service unless specifically

recommended in the user maintenance instructions or in published user repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.

– Always unplug the washing machine from the power supply before attempting any service.

Disconnect the power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.

– To reduce the risk of fire, clothes, cleaning rags, mop heads and the like which have traces of any

flammable substances, such as vegetable oil, cooking oil, petroleum based oils or distillates, waxes, fats, etc., must not be placed in the washing machine. These items may contain flammable substances which, even after washing, may smoke or catch fire.

– Do not machine wash fiberglass materials (such as curtains and window coverings that use

fiberglass materials). Small particles may remain in the washing machine and stick to fabrics in subsequent wash loads causing skin irritation.

– When children become old enough to operate the appliance, it is legal responsibility of the parents

or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.

– Keep pets away from the washing machine.

– Do not insert/pull out the power plug with wet hands.

– Do not touch the door if washing at high temperatures.

– Use caution when draining hot water.

– Do not allow anyone to climb, lean or hang on any part of the washer including any protruding

components such as the appliance door or a pull-out shelf.

– Do not sit or stand on the top of the washing machine.

– To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, DO NOT use an extension cord or an adapter to

connect the washing machine to the power supply.

– The washing machine must only be used for its intended purpose.

– Always follow the fabric care instructions recommended by the clothing manufacturer.

Important Safety instructions

– Do not use the washing machine if it has a worn power cord or loose plug. Contact an authorized

service agent.

– Make sure that all washer water connections have shut-off valves and are readily accessible. Close

the washing machine water shut-off valve(s) at the end of each wash day.

– Check the fill hose connections on a regular basis to ensure that they are tight and not leaking.

– Always read and follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the detergent(s), cleaning aid(s),

fabric softener(s) and static eliminator(s) which you are using. Heed all warnings and precautions.

– Store all laundry chemicals and aids in a cool dry place according to the manufacturers’

instructions.

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

children.

– Do not operate the washing machine if any guards, panels and/or fasteners except transport fixing

bolts have been removed.

– Do not operate the washing machine if parts are missing or broken.

– Do not bypass any safety devices.

– To avoid floor damage and mold growth, do not let spills or splashes cause standing water around

or under the appliance.

– Do not operate this washing machine until you are sure that:

a. the washing machine has been installed according to the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. b. all water, drain, power and grounding connections are in compliance with all local regulations and/or other applicable regulations and requirements.

– Failure to install, maintain and/or operate the washing machine acoording to the manufacturer’s

instructions may result in injury and/or damage.

– Removing any panel, including the service panel in the front can expose sharp edges and points,

electrical connections and hot surfaces.

– To avoid damage to the door, do not push against the door when moving the unit. Precautions

should be taken to avoid damage to the floor.

– The water connections should be made and tested before electrical power is applied to the

machine.

State of California Proposition 65 warnings:

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Notes:

– The IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and WARNINGS indicated in this manual do not cover all possible

conditions which may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating the washing machine.

– Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the manufacturer about any problems

or conditions that you do not understand.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

– This appliance must be grounded. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding will

reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

– Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock. Connect

to individual Branch Circuit. Check with a qualified technician or a licensed electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the washer is properly grounded. DO NOT modify the plug provided with

appliance if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

– KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

In case of change of ownership, manual should be conveyed with the washer.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Washing machine

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Start

Status

displays

Add.

function

Programme selector

Install machine correctly according to separate installation instructions.

Check machine

Never start a damaged machine! Contact customer service!

Open water faucets

Plug in the washer’s electrical cord

With dry hands only! Take hold of the plug only!

Dispenser II: Detergent for main wash, water softener, spot rem