WFO 24..
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en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions
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http://www. bosch-hausgeraete.de
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Table of Contents
Operating
Instructions
Installation
Instructions
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. . .
Disposal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . .
Environmental Protection /
Conservation Issues. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. . Your New Washing Machine. . . . . . . . . . . .8 .
Before Using Your Washing Machine
For the First Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.
Preparing the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. . .
Sorting the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. . Loading the laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15. .
Laundry Detergents |
and Additives. . |
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Programmes and functions. . . . . . . . . . . |
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Washing . . . . . |
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When the Programme has Ended. . . . . . . . . 27. . Special Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . .28. . Cleaning and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30. . Troubleshooting Minor Faults. . . . . . . . . . 35. . Customer service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39. . Consumption Rates. . . . . . . . . . . . . .40. . Installation, Connection and Transport. . . . . . 41. .
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General
The new washing machine which you have just |
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Your washing appliance is distinguished by its eco( |
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nomical consumption of power, water and detergent. |
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Each washing machine which leaves our factory has |
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working order. If you have any queries - especially |
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with the washing machine. |
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These operating and installation instructions |
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models. Differences are |
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Keep all documentation in a safe place for subse( quent use or for the next owner of the appliance.
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Disposal Information
Disposing of the packaging
Disposing of your old appliance
The shipping package has protected your new ap# pliance on its way to your home. All packaging ma rials 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.
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suffocation! |
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components. Danger |
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cartons and plastic film.
Old appliances are not worthless rubbish! Environment#conscious recycling can reclaim valuable raw materials.
d Danger of fatal injury!
On out#of service appliances, unplug mains plug.
Cut off power cord |
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with mains |
plug. |
To prevent playing |
children from |
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trapped |
and endangered, ensure that the door locking mechanism is disabled.
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Safety instructions
q Your washing machine is intended: - For domestic use only.
-For washing machine$washable fabrics in washing lye.
-For operation with cold drinking water and commercially available detergents and cleaning products which are suitable for use in front$ loader$washing machines.
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children unattended in the proximity |
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q The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
q Keep domestic pets away from the washing machine.
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insert / remove the mains plug with wet |
damp hands.
q Handle the plug only when removing from the socket.
q Take care when draining hot washing solution.
q Do not climb onto the washing machine or lean against the opened loading door.
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Environmental |
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Using your washing machine in an efficient and en |
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q Do not exceed recommended load. |
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Cottons+Linens |
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Delicates / Silk |
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Woollens |
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With smaller amounts of laundry, the load adjust reduces the water and energy consumption.
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possible, use |
the60 °C |
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q Avoid using thePrewash programme when |
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q Add detergent according to the degree of soiling
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Your New Washing Machine
Filling laundry detergent |
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Dispenser I: |
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Detergent for |
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Dispenser II:
Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre soaking agent, bleach and stain removal product.
Dispenser 2:
Additives, e.g. fabric softener or former (fill no higher than lower edge of insert1).
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Wash: |
Longer, |
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For starting |
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Before Using Your Washing
Machine For the First Time
Caution
The washing machine must have been installed and connected properly (refer to Page 41).
Your appliance |
was tested |
before leaving the factory |
To remove any |
water left |
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res, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine.
i Do not load anylaundry.
1. Turn on water tap.
2. Pull out the detergent dispenser all the way.
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woollens |
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The programme is ended0 ifappears in the display:
9. Turn the programme selectorOffto.
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Preparing the laundry
Caution
Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) can damage items of clothing as well as parts of washing machine (e.g. drum).
q Empty |
all pockets on items of clothing. |
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q Brush |
out any sand from pockets and |
cuffs. |
q Close |
zip*fasteners and button up bed |
covers. |
q Remove curtain runners or tie them up |
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q The following items must be washed inside a ne 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).
q When washing trousers, knitwear and woven
fabrics, e.g. shirts, |
T*shirts or sweatshirts, always |
turn these items |
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Sorting the laundry
Caution
According to colourItems of clothing can become discoloured. Never wash new multi(coloured items together with other items.
White items may become grey. Always wash white and coloured items separately.
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Slight dirt |
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Intensive dirt |
Dirt and/or staining |
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shorts with grass and soil stains.
-Working clothes such as overalls or baker's and butcher's coats.
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Removing stains |
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First, dab soapy water onto the stain. Do not rub. Subsequently wash the items of clothing using the appropriate programme.
Several washing cycles may sometimes be required order to remove stubborn / dried in stains.
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according to their care label specifications
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wash laundry that is labelled with the followin |
care |
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60 °C, 40°C, 30°C Cottons+Linens
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60 °C, 40°C, 30°C Easy'care
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30 °C Delicates/Silk
u l g k f cold, 30°C Woollensu
Laundry that is labelled with |
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B = do not wash |
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Loading the laundry
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of explosion! |
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once loaded into the washing machine. Therefore, these items must first be rinsed thoroughly by hand
Caution
Loose debris in the washing machine drum can damage the laundry. Before loading the laundry, check that there is no debris in the drum.
1. Open the loading door.
2.Unfold the sorted items of clothing and place th loosely into the drum. Mix large and small items
Laundry items which vary in size are more even distributed during the spin cycle.
i Do not exceed recommended load. Overloading will cause poor wash results and encourage creasing.
3.Close the loading door.
Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the loading door and rubber seal.
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Laundry Detergents
and Additives
Dispensing the correct amount of detergent
Too little detergent:
Too much detergent:
d Risk of poisoning!
Keep detergents and additives out of the reach of children.
q Dispense the detergent according to:
-the water hardness.
This information can be obtained from your
local water authority.
- the amount of laundry.
-the amount of soil.
Information on soiling can be found on Page 12.
-the specifications of the detergent manu(
facturer. Dispensing the correct amount of detergent relieves the strain on the environmen and ensures optimum washing results.
q Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate
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excessive |
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