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Your washing machine
Intended use
For use in the household only
Congratulations – You have opted for a modern, high-quality
domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine
For machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool
is distinguished by its economical consumption of water and energy.
in detergent solution,
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly
To be operated with cold drinking water and commercially
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
available detergents and care products which are suitable
for use in washing machines
For further information and a selection of our products go to our web
The washing machine may be used by children over the
site: www.bosch-home.com
age of 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacity or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are supervised or have
You can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service
been instructed by a responsible person.
here or in the after-sales service directory (depending on model), see
also Installation Instructions, page 7.
– Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
– GB 0844 8928979 Calls from a BT landline will be charged at up
– Do not leave children unattended near the washing
to 3 pence per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.
machine.
– IE 01450 2655
– The washing machine is not to be used by children
or persons not familiar with the operating
Environmentally friendly waste disposal
instructions.
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with environmental
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
guidelines.
Read these instructions and the separate installation
This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive
instructions before operating the washing machine.
2012/19/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and
reuse of used appliances.
Programmes
Contents
Detailed programme overview
page 7.
Page
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually, depending on the
Intended use ...................................................................................... 1
selected programme and programme progress.
Programmes ...................................................................................... 1
Cottons (
)
Hard-wearing fabrics
Setting and adjusting the programme .......................................... 3
+ Prewash (+
) Hard-wearing fabrics, prewash at 30 °C
Washing .......................................................................................... 3/4
After washing ..................................................................................... 4
Easy-Care ( v
)
Hard-wearing fabrics
Individual settings ......................................................................... 5/6
+ Prewash (+
) Easy-care fabrics, prewash at 30 °C
Information on the display panel ................................................... 6
Mix (
)
Different types of laundry
Programme overview ....................................................................... 7
Safety instructions ............................................................................. 8
Silk (
)
Delicate washable fabrics
Consumption values ......................................................................... 8
Wool (
)
Hand/machine-washable wool
Important information ...................................................................... 9
Rinse (
)
Extra rinse with spin
Insert for liquid detergent ................................................................ 9
Cleaning and care ......................................................................9/10
Spin (
)
Extra spin with selectable speed
Maintenance .....................................................................................10
Empty (
n n ve
)
rinsing water for - - - - (Rinse stop = no final spin);
What to do if ... ................................................................................11
for this, set
(spin speed) to - - - -
Super 30' / 15' (
) Short programmes
allergyFree
Hard-wearing fabrics
Environmental protection/Conservation tips
Sports Wear (
) Fabrics made from microfibre
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of
Shirts
Non-iron shirts
laundry for the particular programme.
(
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
P
y
)
– The selectable temperatures apply to the care labels on the
Dark wash/Jeans
Dark-coloured fabrics
textiles. The temperatures in the machine may deviate from this so
(
x
/Jeans)
that you get the optimum mix of energy-saving and washing
results
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's
instructions and water hardness.
– If the laundry is subsequently dried in a tumble drier, select the
1
spin speed according to the tumble drier manufacturer's
instructions .
Preparation
Before washing for the first time
Run a wash cycle without any laundry
Correct installation according to the
Sorting and loading laundry
separate installation instructions.
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
According to the information on the care labels.
Checking the machine
According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load
– Never use a damaged machine.
– Inform the after-sales service.
Observe the important information
Load items of laundry of varying sizes.
Connecting the mains
Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry
between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.
plug
Adding detergent and care products
– Make sure your hands are dry.
– Take hold of the plug only.
Turning the tap on
Amount of laundry, level of soiling, water hardness (ask your water
supply company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Models without insert for liquid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in
During operation: Open the detergent drawer with care.
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model), page 10.
Compartment II: detergent for main wash,
Dilute thick fabric softener and conditioner with water.
water softener, bleach, stain remover
This prevents blockages.
Compartment
: fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: detergent for prewash
Setting** and adjusting programmes
**If the
symbol flashes on the
Display panel
Programme selector
Start/
display panel, the childproof lock
pause
Function/option buttons
is active
Function and option buttons
Individual settings, page 5.
Programme selector for switching
the machine on and off and for
selecting the programme. Can be
turned in either direction.
Select Start/Pause
-
°C (Temp.)
Select the temperature (
= cold)
- - - - -
*
(rpm)
Select the spin speed (* depending on the model) or
- - - - (Rinse stop (Spülstop) = no final spin, laundry soaks in
the last rinsing water, display panel - - - -)
If the function buttons are held for
longer, the appliance automatically
-
(Ready in)
Programme end after
runs through the display options.
Status indicators
Programme status indicators:
Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end
Childproof lock
page 5
2
Switching off
Washing
page 9
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Turning the tap off
Not required for Aqua-Stop models
page 7.
Installation instructions, page 7.
Detergent drawer
page 9.
with compartments I, II,
Removing the laundry
Washing machine door
Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry.
Control panel
If - - - - (Rinse stop = no final spin) is active: Turn the
Washing machine
programme selector to Empty or select a spin speed.
door handle
Press Start/Pause
Measure accordingly:
– Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
– Leave the washing machine door and detergent
drawer open so that any residual water can
evaporate.
the drum.
1
End of programme when...
...
appears on the display panel.
Deactivating, page 5.
Interrupting the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
– To cool the laundry: Select Rinse.
– Press Start/Pause
Programmes at lower temperatures:
3
– Select Spin or Empty (if only emptying: set
speed) to - - - -).
– Press Start/Pause
Changing the programme, if...
... a wrong programme has been selected by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
Service flap
2
– Press Start/Pause
the beginning.
Pausing/continuing the
programme...
... e.g. for Pause
Washing
Press Start/Pause
washing machine door cannot be opened. To continue
the programme, press Start/Pause
3
Individual settings
Function buttons
The spin speed and temperature can be changed before and during the selected
programme. The effects depend on the programme progress.
°C (Temp.)
You can change the displayed washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature
that can be selected depends on the programme that has been set.
(spin speed //
(Rinse stop = no final spin))
You can change the spin speed shown or select
(Rinse stop (Spülstop) = no final spin,
laundry remains in the water after the last rinse, display panel - - - -). The maximum selectable
spin speed depends on the model and on which programme is currently selected.
(Ready in)
.
When you select the programme, the relevant programme duration is displayed. You can
delay the start of the programme before it begins. The "Finished in" time can be set in
increments of one hour up to a maximum of 24 hours. Press the Ready in
repeatedly until the required number of hours is displayed (h = hour).
Press Start/Pause.
Option buttons
Programme overview, page 7
Speed Perfect
For washing in a shorter time with a washing result comparable to that
of the standard programme. Maximum load
Programme overview, page 7.
.
Additional rinse cycle. For areas with very soft water or for further
enhancing the spin result.
eco Perfect
For saving energy with a comparable washing effect to the standard
programme.
Childproof lock
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have
on the display panel
set from being changed inadvertently.
ON/OFF: after the start/end of the programme, press and hold the
Start/Pause button for approx. 5 seconds.
.
Note: The childproof lock can remain activated until you wish to start
the next programme, even after switching off the machine.
(spin
Then you can deactivate the childproof lock before starting the
programme and activate it again as necessary once the programme
.
has started.
Start/ Pause
To start, pause and continue the programme and to activate/deactivate the childproof lock.
. The new programme starts from
page 9.
. - - appears on the display panel;
.
4
Individual settings
Signal
1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume
To activate the
setting mode
press and
+
set to
turn one
press and hold for a
hold
position to
further 5 secs until the
the right
display elements light up;
setting mode is activated
2. a) Set the volume for button signals (depending on model)
button
press repeatedly until
set to
to exit the setting
or
the desired volume is
mode for the signal
volume
reached
2. b) Set the volume for information signals
turn one
press repeatedly until the
set to
to exit the
position to
desired volume is
setting mode for the
the right
reached
signal volume
Information on the display panel
depending on model
:
Turn the (cold water) tap on fully;
supply hose kinked/trapped;
water pressure too low; service, clean the filter
page 10,
:
Detergent solution pump blocked; service, clean the detergent solution pump
page 10.
Drainage hose/waste pipe blocked; service, clean the drainage hose at the siphon
page 10.
:
Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Turn off the tap. Call the after-sales service.
Childproof lock active; Deactivating
page 5.
Other
Switch off the appliance, wait for 5 seconds and switch it back on again. If the display
displays
appears again, call the after-sales service.
5
6
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Your washing machine Intended use Preparation For use in the household only Congratulations – You have opted for a modern, high-quality Correct installation according to the domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine For machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool separate installation instructions. -
Page 4: Programmes
Switching off Washing Before washing for the first time Run a wash cycle without any laundry page 9 Turn the programme selector to Off. Sorting and loading laundry Follow the manufacturer's care information. Turning the tap off According to the information on the care labels. According to type, colour, soiling and temperature. -
Page 5: Information On The Display Panel
Individual settings Individual settings Function buttons Signal The spin speed and temperature can be changed before and during the selected 1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume programme. The effects depend on the programme progress. °C (Temp.) To activate the setting mode You can change the displayed washing temperature. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions – Read the instruction manual and installation instructions and all other information enclosed with the washing machine and act accordingly. – Retain the documents for subsequent use. – Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug. Risk of electric shock –... -
Page 7: Important Information
– Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug. Important information Cleaning and care – Risk of explosion. No solvents. Before washing for the first time Cleaning the detergent drawer ..if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues. Do not put any laundry in the machine. - Page 8 Secure appliance feet Installation instructions. spin cycle. – Transportation safety devices removed? Remove transportation safety devices Installation instructions. WM12B260GR Display panel/indicator – Power cut? lamps do not function – Circuit breakers tripped? Switch the circuit breakers back on or during operation.