Bosch WAG16260IN User manual

Washing machine
en Operating and Installation Instructions
WAG16260IN

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Table of Contents
Operating instructions
Installation instructions
Information concerning waste disposal . . . . . . . . . .4
Protection of the environment / hints and tips . . . . 5
General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Introducing your washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Before using your washing machine for the first time 9
Preparing, sorting and loading the washing . . . . . .10
Detergents and cleaning products . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Programmes and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
When the programme has Ended . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Special applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Cleaning and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Troubleshooting Minor Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Installing, connecting and transporting . . . . . . . . .38

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The new washing machine which you have just
purchased is a modern, high-quality domestic
appliance.
Your washing machine is distinguished by its
economical consumption of energy, water and
detergent.
Each washing machine which leaves our factory is
checked carefully to ensure that it functions properly
and is in perfect condition. If you have any questions
especially with respect to installing and connecting
your washing machine - please do not hesitate to
contact our customer service department.
Further information and a selection of our products can
be found on our internet page:
http://www.bosch-home.com
Please read the operating and installation instruc-
tion supplied and handle the appliance accordingly.
These operating and installation instructions describe
various models. Differences are indicated in the
appropriate places.
Retain all documentation for subsequent use or for the
next owner of the appliance.

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Operating instructions
Information concerning waste disposal
Disposing of the
packaging
The shipping package has protected your new
appliance on its way to your home. All utilised materials
are ecologically harmless and recyclable. Please
contribute to a better environment by disposing of
packaging materials in an environmentally conscious
manner.
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority
about current means of disposal.
mRisk of choking!
Do not let children play with packaging and associated
parts. Risk of choking on plastic film and collapsible
boxes.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Old appliances are not worthless rubbish!
Environment-conscious recycling can reclaim valuable
raw materials.
mDanger of death!
Unplug mains plug on redundant appliances.
Cut off mains cable and discard with mains plug.
Destroy the lock on the door. To prevent playing
children from becoming trapped and endangered,
ensure that the door locking mechanism is disabled.
Packaging and old
applicances
Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in
an environmentally-responsible manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordance with European
Directive 2002/96/EC concerning used electrical and
electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment - WEEE).
)The guideline determines the framework for the return
and recycling of used appliances as applicable
throughout the EU.

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Protection of the environment / hints and
tips
Your washing machine uses water, energy and
detergent efficiently, thereby protecting the
environment and reducing your household costs. See
page 36 for consumption values of your appliance.
Hints and tips Using your washing machine in an efficient and
environmentally friendly manner:
■Do not exceed maximum load.
With smaller amounts of laundry, the load adjust
reduces the water and energy consumption.
■Where possibe, select the Cotton Hygiene ;with
setting 60°C programme instead of Cotton Pre-
wash Twith setting 90°C programme. The longer
washing time in this 60°C programme means that
the cleaning effects are comparable with those of a
90°C programme, although the power consump-
tion is considerably lower.
■Do not use prewash for lightly to normally soiled
washing.
■Add detergent according to the degree of soiling,
amount of laundry and water hardness, and
observe the detergent manufacturer's instructions.
Cottons 5,5kg
Easy care 2,6kg
Silk 2,0kg
Wool 2,0kg

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General safety instructions
Your washing machine is intended for
– use in the household only,
– for washing machine-washable fabrics in washing
lye,
– operation with cold drinking water and
commercially available detergents and cleaning
products which are suitable for use in washing
machines.
Do not leave children unsupervised near the
washing machine.
Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Do not insert/pull out the mains plug with wet hands.
Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable.
Do not touch the loading door when washing at high
temperatures.
Caution when draining hot water.
Do not climb onto the washing machine.
Do not lean on the open washing machine door.

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Introducing your washing machine
Adding detergent/cleaning
product
Dispenser I:
Detergent for prewash or starch,
Dispenser II:
Detergent for main wash,
soaking agent, water softener,
bleach or stain remover,
Dispenser M:
Additives, e, g, fabric softener or former
(do not fill above the lower edge of the
insert 1).
Opening ... and closing the door Service flap

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Control panel
Indicator lights
“spin/end” “rinse“ “wash/ready”, illuminate
when the Start Soaking Abutton is pressed
and the particular programme section is run-
ning.
“wash/ready” flashes: the programme is select-
ed.
“spin/end” flashes: the selected programme is
finished.
Two indicator lights flash: Opetation error.
Start Soaking A button
For starting the washing cycle /soaking the
laundry.
(programme must have been selected).
Button for additional options
(in addition to the programme if required)
Rinse Plus O: Additional rinse cycle
Additional options can be combined before the
programme is started.
The indicator lights of the buttons come on, if
the additional options are active.
Switching off the additional option: Press the
button again. Indicator light goes out.
Programme selector
For switching the machine on and off and for
selecting the programme.
Can be rotated in either direction.
The programme selector does not rotate while
the programme is running, the programme
sequence is electronically controlled.
LED display and functions
Indicates the data of programmes, show the
Error information.
ÍSpin button: selects desired spin speed .
Tempetature button: selects desired
washing temperature .
3Start in time button:selects desired start in
time if required. The programme will start
automatically after this time.

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Before using your washing machine for the
first time
Preparing your
washing machine
Attention
The washing machine must have been installed and
connected properly (refer to page 38).
²The washing machine 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.
■Turn the tap on.
■Pull out the detergent drawer all the way.
■Pour approx. 1 litre of water into chamber II of the
detergent dispenser.
■Half fill the measuring beaker with detergent and
pour into chamber II.
²Do not use any special detergents for delicates or
woollens (excessive foam).
■Close the detergent drawer.
■Close the washing machine door.
■Set the programme selector to Cotton Prewash T
and set the washing temperature to 90°C. “wash/
ready”indicator light flashes.
■Press the Start Soaking Abutton.“wash/ready”
and Start Soaking indicator light are on.
The programme starts.
■The programme is ended if “spin/end ”
indicator light flashes. Turn the programme
selector to Off.

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Preparing, sorting and loading the washing
Preparing the washing Warning
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 sand out of pockets and cuffs/turn-ups.
■Close zips, fasten pillow cases/cushion covers.
■Remove curtain runners or tie up in a net/bag.
■Wash in a net/cushion cover:
– delicates, e.jg. tights, curtains,
– small laundry items, e.g. socks, handkerchiefs,
– underwired bras (underwire may become
detached during washing and cause damage).
■Trousers, knitwear and knitted textiles, e.g. jersey
garments, T-shirts or sweatshirts should be turned
inside out.
Sorting the washing Warning
Washing may become discoloured. Do not wash new
coloured washing with other washing.
According to colour and
degree of dirt
White items may become grey. Wash white and
coloured items separately.