Bosch WFF 16, WFF 18 Operating Instructions Manual
Table of Contents
Page
Things to watch Disposal methods
Packaging from your new machine 3
Old appliance 3
Safety and Warnings
3
This is your new washing machine
Your new washing machine
4
Environmental / Conservation Issues
4
Getting to know your machine
5
The programme selector / programs
6
The spin speed selector
7
The start time voters
8
Additional functions
“Prewash” button 9
“Short Wash” button 9
“Higher Water Level” button 9
“Intensive” button 9
The detergent dispenser
10
Preparing information for detergents and laundry
Laundry Detergent 11
Sorting laundry 12
Preserve and laundry equipment from damage 12
Stain removal 12
First commissioning
The first wash cycle 13
Water hardness memory aid 13
So is washed
Switch on / loading laundry
14
Setting the wash programme / start programme
15
End programmes with rinse hold
16
End of the programme
17
Special programmes
Soaking 18
Strengthen 18
Dyeing 18
Decolourise 18
Change programme
18
Maintenance Care
Cleaning the machine 19
Descaling the machine 19
Cleaning the drum 19
Water supply hose 19
Antifreeze 19
Cleaning the detergent drawer 20
Cleaning the drain pump 21
Cleaning the water inlet filter 22
Problem solving Fixing minor faults yourself
23
Customer service
26
Disposal Methods
Packaging from your new machine
Dispose of packing material properly.
Packaging materials are not toys for children.
All packaging materials used are
environmentally friendly and recyclable.
The boxes are made of 80% to 100% recycled
paper.
Wood parts are not chemically treated.
The films are made of polyethylene (PE),
banding is made of polypropylene (PP) and
the CFC-free cushions are made of expanded
polystyrene (PS). These materials are pure
hydrocarbon compounds and recyclable.
Due to the treatment and reuse saves raw
materials and reduces waste volumes.
In Germany you can return the packaging to
the dealer from whom you bought the device.
Old Appliance
Disable discarded appliances:
Pull out the mains plug, cut the cord and
discard with mains plug.
Break the door lock so that playing children
cannot become locked and endangering their
lives.
The old machine contains valuable materials
that should be supplied to a recycling centre.
Please help within this way in an
environmentally responsible disposal or
recycling.
Addresses of recyclables centres for the
disposal of this product, find out about your
local government.
Safety and Warnings
Note before commissioning:
Read the enclosed documents carefully. They
contain important information about
installation, use and safety of the device.
The documents, if required for a subsequent
owner, keep it safely.
Install the machine according to the
installation instructions. Remove and keep
transit bolts.
Do not connect a machine with visible
damage. When in doubt, contact customer
service or dealer.
When washing, note:
Operate the appliance cold only with potable
water.
Only use the device in the household for
washing machine washable fabrics in washing
lye.
Do not leave children unsupervised with the
device.
Keep pets away from the unit.
When washing with high temperatures, do
not touch the washing machine door.
Caution when draining hot detergent solution.
At the end of the program:
Do not reach into the rotating drum.
Switch off the appliance after program has
ended.
Close on a system without Aqua-Stop faucet.
To protect the device, pay attention:
Do not climb on the appliance.
Do not lean on the machine door or the door.
Note when transporting:
The Transport locks must be installed.
Be careful when transporting the machine!
Risk of injury!
Do not lift the unit by its projecting parts!
Your new appliance
A product based on the proven and equipped
with nine, the textile and detergent
development accordingly use appropriate
content and services with a wide range of
programs for all washable fabrics.
The upper water system has been further
improved. In addition to the constant water
shower from above the laundry is wetted
directly from the front already at start of
washing.
The automatic load automatically adjusts
consumption levels and times based on a
fuzzy control on the respective amount of
laundry and textile.
The laundry agitator with the openings for
the upper hand in an asymmetrical shape, so
that when appropriately matched washing
movements a gentle or stronger mechanical
action acting on the textile.
The variable detergent drawer is designed for
all commercially available compact and liquid
detergent. In conjunction with the "intensive"
button the separate addition of stain removal
salts and powder bleach is allowed.
The eco-ball closure of the tub reliably brings
the full detergent usage.
The foam detection decide on the number of
rinses.
The washing, rinsing and spin times are
reduced automatically depending on the
program selection and loading, where you can
decide the speed selector, if the laundry is
spun at high or low speeds or with a special,
longer interval spin.
Environmental / Conservation Issues
On economical and Environmentally-friendly
wash when containing the maximum amount
of laundry:
Cotton items 5 kg
Clean, delicate wash and wool 2 kg
To save energy:
More often the energy-saving program
cooking Wash 60 C e use instead Cottons 90
C. This program is achieved by a prolonged
washing time with significantly lower energy
one the 90 C program comparable cleaning.
To save water, energy and detergent:
Dispense with lightly to normally soiled
washing prewash.
To save energy and time:
On low soiled laundry, press the "Short Wash"
button.
How to save detergent:
Detergent according to water hardness,
degree of soiling and wash load dosing and
follow the instructions on the detergent
packages.
Getting to know your machine
1 Detergent drawer
2 Panel
3 Loading door
4 Press to turn the appliance on/off
5 Press to open the door
6 "Prewash" button for washing
especially heavily soiled laundry
(additional function, page 9)
7 “Short Wash" button for shorter wash
time for lightly soiled laundry
(additional function, page 9)
8 “Higher Water Level” button for a
higher water level during washing and
rinsing (additional function, page 9)
9 Indicator lamps (LED) for the buttons
10 Spin speed selector for different spin
speeds, interval spin or rinse hold
(additional function, page 7)
11 Program selector to set the program
and temperature (Page 6)
12 Display for selected program
13 Knob to start the program (page 8)
14 Program sequence display
The program selector / programs
The programs are set using the program
selector. It can be turned in both directions.
Adjust only the predetermined positions.
When set between two different positions,
significant variations in temperature, with risk
of damage to washing, can occur.
For the different textiles following basic wash
and special programs are available.
Cottons
For heat resistant textiles made of cotton or
linen.
Cottons
Energy-intensive program with water cooling.
The hot water is mixed before pumping with
about 4 to 7 liters of cold water. It should
preferably be selected when the house
sewers are not designed for high
temperatures.
Cottons
Energy-intensive program.
Cottons
Energy saving program. Through a prolonged
washing time is achieved with less energy
than the 90 C program comparable cleaning.
Colours
For hard wearing textiles made of cotton or
linen.
Program 1 - Stained-Cottons Spinning
To spin individual items of laundry or for
continuing the program if "Rinse hold" has
been selected (see page 17).
Easy-care
For easy-care fabrics made of cotton,
synthetic or blended fabrics, outerwear.
Program 2 - Easy care spinning.
To spin individual items of laundry or for
continuing the program if "Rinse hold" has
been selected (see page 17).
Delicates cold
For delicate easy-care fabrics made of cotton,
synthetic or blended fabrics, curtains.
Program 3 - Delicates Spinning
To spin individual items of laundry or for
continuing the program if "Rinse hold" has
been selected (see page 17).
Wool cold
For machine-washable woolen textiles and
wool blends.
Program 4 - Wool Spinning
To spin individual items of laundry or for
continuing the program if "Rinse hold" has
been selected (see page 17).
Program 5 - Strengths
For fabrics made from cotton or linen (see
page 19).
Program 6 – Soaking
For pretreatment heavily stained washing (see
page 19).
Program 7 – Draining
To drain the cooling water by setting "Rinse
Hold" (see page 17).
X
Allows you to cancel a program set by mistake
(see page 19).
The spin speed selector
The spin speed selector provides the option to
select different spin speeds, interval spin and
rinse hold.
The spin speed selector can be rotated in both
directions.
Adjust only the Predetermined positions.
When set between two different positions,
significant variations in temperature, with risk
of damage to washing, can occur.
Basic position
(The Spin speed selector pointing upward)
The textiles are automatically rotated at the
maximum spin speed. This depends on your
device type and by the setting program (see
table below).
Use the spin speed selector to alter the spin
speed.
For laundry care in the spin cycle with
delicates, woollens and delicates are
automatically limited (see table) and not
exceeded even at higher positions of
adjustment.
For delicate fabrics, you should select a lower
spin speed for gentle fabric care.
The lowest spin speed is 400 revolutions per
minute (rev / min).
Saving Note:
If the laundry is to be dried in a tumble dryer,
select a high spin speed, as well dewatered
laundry to tumble drying requires much less
energy and time.
IVS – Intermediate Spinning
The laundry is gently spun and scattered in
several intervals. In this setting, the program
extended by 7 - 15 minutes.
Wool is projected only on an interval due to
the shrinking danger.
Rinse Hold
The laundry remains in the last rinse water
(Exit program see page 16).
WFF 20…
WFF 18…
WFF 17…
WFF 16…
Hot Wash /
Coloureds
1000 900 850 800
Easy Care
900 900
850 800
Delicates
600 600 600 600
Wool
900 900 850 800
The knob for start and program flow
The programs are started with the knob for
starting. Turn the knob clockwise. The
program sequence display rotates with it and
can be set to the start position.
The knob for start can also be rotated
counterclockwise. The program sequence
displays but then does not rotate with it.
Always turn clockwise to adjust.
Program Flow
The knob for start also displays the current
program status.
After starting the display of the start time
voters running in overdrive on the top of your
location program.
During the wash program, the individual
program sections are displayed on the display
screen.
Symbols on the indicator disc.
Prewash
Main wash
Rinsing
Softening / final rinse
Rinse Hold
Spin
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