Bosch WFL 2050, WFL 2060, Axxis WFL 2050, Axxis WFL 2060 Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........

Operating Instructions

Disposal Information ........................

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

Disposing of your old appliance .............

Environmental Protection / Conservation Issues .

Intended Use ...............................

Your New Washing Machine ..................

Control panel ............................

About Your Washing Machine ................

Before Using For the First Time ................

Using For the First Time ......................

Preparing, Sorting and Loading the Laundry .....

Preparing the laundry .....................

Sorting the laundry .......................

Degrees of dirt ...........................

Loading the laundry ......................

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Laundry Detergents and Additives .............

Dispensing the correct amount

of detergent ............................. 13

Filling laundry detergent and/

or additive dispensers ..................... 13

Selecting Programs ......................... 14

Basic programs .......................... 14

Extra cycle program selector ............... 14

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

Additional function on spin speed selector .... 15

Additional options buttons ................. 15

Washing .................................. 15

Soaking ................................ 17

Bleaching ............................... 17

Decotorizing ............................. 17

Changing a program ...................... 17

Cancelling an active program ............... 17

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

Unloading the laundry ..................... 18

User Maintenance Instructions

User Maintenance Instructions ................ 19

Cleaning and Care ........................ 19

Cleaning the appliance housing

and control panel ......................... 19

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

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

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

Cleaning water inlet strainers ............... 22

Descating the washing machine ............ 23

Customer Service ........................... 23

Troubleshooting Minor Faults ................. 24

Installation Instructions

Installation, Connection and Transport ......... 26

Safety information ........................ 26

Factory supplied equipment ............... 26

Dimensions ............................. 28

Installation area .......................... 28

Built in Installation ........................ 29

Levelling procedure ....................... 29

Removing the transport bolts ............... 30

Hose and cable lengths ................... 31

Water connection ........................ 31

Electrical connection ...................... 33

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ............. 33

Transport, e.g. when moving ............... 34

KEEP THESE iNSTRUCTiONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

(Incase of change of ownership, manual

should be conveyed with the washing

machine,)

I PORTANT SAFETY
I STRUCTIONS

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

washing machine, follow basic precautions,
including the following.

1. BOSCH washers are provided with a manual,
including Operating Instructions, User

Maintenance Instructions and Installation
Instructions. Read all instructions before using

the washing machine.

2. Do not wash articles that have been previously

cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, other

flammable, or explosive substances as they
give off vapors that could ignite or explode.

3. Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or
other flammable, or explosive substances to

the wash water. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.

4. 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 such a period, before
using a washing machine, turn on all hot water

faucets and let the water flow from each for
several minutes. This will release any

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

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

necessary when the appliance is used near
children.

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

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

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

9. Do not tamper with the controls.

10. 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.

11. Always be sure to unplug the washing machine
from the eletrical supply before attempting any

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

12. To reduce the risk of fire, clothes, cleaning
rags, mop heads and the like which have traces
of any flammable substance, 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 some flammable substance(s) after
laundering, which may smoke or catch fire by

itself.

13. Do not use bleach. Hazardous fumes can form.

14. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials
(many curtains and window coverings use

fiberglass materials). Small particals can remain
in the washing machine and stick to fabrics in

subsequent wash loads causing skin irritation.

15. Do not leave children unsupervised near the
washing machine.

16. Keep pets away from the washing machine.

17. Do not insert/pull out the mains plug with wet
hands.

18. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the
cable.

19. Do not touch the loading door if washing at
high temperatures.

20. Caution when draining hot water.

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21, Donot climbonto the washingmachineand do

notleanon theopen loadingdoor.

22. Donot siton the top ofthewashing machine.
23,To reducetherisk of fireor electricalshock,

DONOTuseanextensioncord oranadapter
to connect thewashingmachineto the
electricalpower supply.

24,Thewashingmachinemust onlybe usedfor its

intendedpurpose.

25,Alwaysfollow thefabric careinstructions

recommendedbythe clothing manufacturer.

26, Replaceworn power cords and/or loose plugs.
27, Makesurethat allwater connectionsto the

washingmachinehaveshut-offvalve(s)and
thattheyare readilyaccessible.Closethe
washingmachinewatershut-off valve(s)atthe
end of eachwashday.

28,Checkthe fillhose connectionson a regular

basisto assurethat they aretight and not

leaking.

29,Alwaysreadand followthe instructionsofthe

manufacturerofthe detergent(s),cleaning
aid(s),fabricsoftener(s)and staticeliminator(s),
whichyou areusing.Heedallwarningsand

precautions.

30,Store alllaundrychemicalsand aidsina cool

dry placeaccordingto the manufacturer's

instructions.

31,To reducethe riskof poisoningor chemical

burns,keepallcleaningproducts out ofthe

reachof children.

32, Donot operatethe washingmachinewith any

guardsand/or panelsremoved.

33, Donot operatethe washing machinewith

missingor brokenparts.

34,Do not bypassany safetydevices.
35,Do not operatethis washingmachineuntilyou

aresure:
a, the washingmachinehasbeen installed

according to the INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS.

b, all connectionsfor water,drain,electrical

powerand groundingare incompliance

with alllocalcodes and/or otherapplicable

codes and requirements.

36,Failureto install,maintainand/or operatethe

washingmachineaccordingto the
manufacturer'sinstructionsmay resultin
conditionswhichcan leadto bodily injury
and/or propertydamage.

Notes:

A.

B.

The IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and
WARNINGS presented in this manual do

not cover all possible conditions that 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.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Please read this instruction manual and all other
information accompanying the washing machine

before operating the appliance.
Please retain all documents for future reference or

for a subsequent appliance owner.

Disposal Information

Disposing of the packaging

The shipping package has protected your new
appliance on its way to your home. All packaging

materials are environment-friendly and recyclable.
Please contribute to a better environment by

disposing of packaging materials in an
environmentally conscious manner.

Please ask your dealer or local authority about
best means of disposal.

Environmental
Protection /

Conservation Issues

Your washing machine uses water, energy and
detergent efficiently, thereby protecting the

environment and reducing your household costs.

Using your washing machine in an efficient and

environmentally friendly manner:

- Avoid using too much detergent.
Use detergent recommended for high efficiency
and front-loading washers.

- Add detergent according to the degree of
soiling, amount of laundry and water hardness,
and observe the detergent manufacturer's

instructions.

Keep children away from shipping carton and
packaging components. Danger of suffocation
from plastic film and folding cartons.

Disposing of your old

appliance

Old appliances are not worthless rubbish!

Environment-conscious recycling can reclaim

valuable raw materials.

Intended Use

Your washing machine is intended:

- For domestic use only.

- For washing machine-washable fabrics in
washing water.

- For operation using cold and hot (140 °F/ 60 °C)
tap water and conventional laundry detergents

and additives that are suitable for use in
washing machines.

On out-of service appliances, unplug mains
plug. Cut off power cord and discard with mains

plug.

To prevent playing children from becoming trapped
and endangered, ensure that the door locking

mechanism is disabled.

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Your New Washing

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Filling laundry detergent and/or additive
dispensers

DispenserI:
Detergentfor soakingagent.

DispenserI1:
Detergentfor wash, stain remover.

Dispenser_:
Cleaningproduct,e.g.fabric softener,fabric

conditioner(do notfill abovethe loweredgeof the
insert1).

Machine

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Openthe loading door ...

and close it. Drain water

if necessary

Control panel

2. Control lights

finished flasheswhenthe doorcan beopened,
door locked illuminateswhilethe program is running,

rinse/spin illuminateswhilethe rinsingorspinning is running,

wash illuminateswhenStart is pressed,

1, Select a program
Programselectorswitchesthe washing machine

on/off, Canberotated ineither direction,
Theprogramselectordoesnot rotatewhilethe

programis running the programsequenceis

readyflasheswhen program isselected,

StaJt Rinse

Plus

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3, Set the spin speed (if desired)

Variable;must click intoplaceat no final spin,

4, Press buttons for additional functions
(whererequiredto supplementthe program)

Power Wash: Extendedwashingtime for best stain removalandcleaningresults,
Rinse Plus: Additionalrinsingcycle,

Quick Wash: Fasterwashingtime for expediatedcleaningresults,

Thecontrol lightabovethe option button lightsup whenthe respectiveadditional
function is active,

To cancelthe additionalfunction: Pressthe buttonagain,

5. Press the Start button

Thewashingprocessbegins(programmust havebeenselected),

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About Your Washin

achine

The washing machine offers the following standard
features:

- Horizontal-Axis, Tumble Action Wash System,
without agitator

- Stainless Steel Inner Wash Drum

- Exceptionally Low Energy and Water

Consumption

- Internal Heating Element, for Power temp boost,

up to 160 °F(71 °C)

- High Spin Speeds, up to 1,000 rpm, remove

more water from fabrics to reduce drying time

and energy.

- 4 Fabric and 5 Temperature Settings.

- 3 special cycles

- 3 additional functions

Before Using For the
First Time

The washing machine must have been installed
and connected properly (refer to page 26).

Before beginning to use your washing machine for

the first time:

Check to make sure that the voltage on which
the washing machine is to operate is the same
as shown on the rating plate.

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

Using For the

Time

First

Your appliance was tested before leaving the
factory. To remove any water left over from testing

procedures, the first washing cycle should be

carried out without laundry in the machine.

Do not load any laundry.
Turn on the water tap.

Pull out the detergent dispenser up to the end
stop.

Pour approx. 1 litre / 1 3Apt of water into
chamber II of the detergent dispenser.

Half fill the measuring beaker with detergent
and pour into chamber II. Do not use any
special detergents for delicates or woollens
(excessive foam).

Close the detergent dispenser.
Set the program selector to Power temp

boost.
The ready control light is flashing.

Press the Start 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 to rinse/spin.

When the finished flashes:

Set the program selector to Off.

Preparing, Sorting

and Loadin the

Laundry

Preparing the laundry

Sorting the laundry

According to colour to degree of dirt

Items of clothing can become discoloured.
Never wash new multi-coloured items together

with other items.

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).

Empty all pockets on items of clothing.
Brush out any sand from pockets and cuffs.

Close zip-fasteners and button up bed covers.

Remove curtain runners or tie them up in a net /
bag.

The following items must be washed inside a

net / pillow case:

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

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

Underwired bras (the wire may come loose
during washing and cause damage).

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

White items may become grey. Always wash white
and coloured items separately.

Degrees of dirt

Slight dirt

No recognizable dirt or staining. Laundry may have

some body odour.

- Light summer clothing and sportswear that has
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.

Normal dirt

Visible dirt and/or some light staining recognizable.

- T-shirts, shirts and blouses that are very sweaty
or have been worn several times.

- Underwear that has been worn for one day.

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

- Net curtains (without nicotine staining) that
have not been washed for up to 1/2year.

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Intensive dirt
Dirtand/or stainingrecognizable.

- Kitchenhandtowels that havebeen usedfor
upto oneweek.

- Fabricnapkins.

- Bibs.

- Children'souter clothingorfootball shirtsand

shortswith grassand soilstains.

- Workingclothessuch as overallsor baker's

and butcher's coats.

Typical stains

- Skinfat, cooking oils/ fat, sauces, mineral oil,

wax (containing fat / oil).

- Tea, coffee, red wine, fruit, vegetables

(bleachable).

- Blood, egg, milk, starch (containing protein /

carbohydrate).

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

clothes.

Removing stains

Wherever possible, remove / pretreat stains whilst
they are still fresh.

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

Subsequently wash the items of clothing using the
appropriate program.

Several washing cycles may sometimes be

required in order to remove stubborn / dried in

stains.

Sorting laundry according to their care label
specifications

Fabric Types

Machine Wash, Cottons

_;/Machine Wash, Permanent Press

_' Machine Wash, Delicates

_;/Hand Wash

Temperatures

Cold

Warm

_/Hot

Do not wash clothes in washing machine if the care
label says "Do Not Wash" or the

DO NOT WASH symbol
is on the care label.

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