Bosch WAG16060MY Operating And Installation Instructions

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  • Page 1 WAG16060MY Operating and Installation Instructions Please read the operating and installation instruction supplied and handle the appliance accordingly.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Operating instructions Information concerning waste disposal ..4 Protection of the environment / hints and tips ..5 General safety instructions ....6 Introducing your washing machine .
  • Page 3 - 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 These operating and installation instructions describe various models. Differences are indicated in the appropriate places.
  • Page 4: Information Concerning Waste Disposal

    Operating instructions Information concerning waste disposal Disposing of the The shipping package has protected your new packaging 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.
  • Page 5: Protection Of The Environment / Hints And Tips

    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 30 for consumption values of your appliance. Using your washing machine in an efficient and Hints and tips environmentally friendly manner: Do not exceed maximum load.
  • Page 6: General Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 7: Introducing Your Washing Machine

    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).
  • Page 8 Control panel Programme selector Start Pause A button For switching the machine on and off and for For starting/pausing the washing cycle selecting the programme. (programme must have been selected). Can be rotated in either direction. The programme selector does not rotate while the programme is running, the programme sequence is electronically controlled.
  • Page 9: Before Using Your Washing Machine For The First Time

    Before using your washing machine for the first time Preparing your Attention washing machine The washing machine must have been installed and connected properly (refer to page 32). ² The 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.
  • Page 10: Preparing, Sorting And Loading The Washing

    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. ■...
  • Page 11 Degrees of dirt Lightly soiled No visible soiling or stains. Washing has probably absorbed body odour. – Light-weight summer clothing and sportswear worn for several hours. – T-shirts, shirts, blouses worn for up to one day. – Bed linen, guest towels used for one day. Normally soiled Visible soiling and/or a few light stains.
  • Page 12 Removing stains Remove/pretreat stains as soon as possible after they have occurred. First dab with a soapy solution. Do not rub. Then select the appropriate programme and wash the item. Stubborn/dried in stains can sometimes only be removed by washing several times. Sorting washing according Only wash laundry that is labelled with the following to the instructions on the...
  • Page 13 Loading the washing Risk of explosion! Items of clothing that have been pretreated with solvent-based cleaning agents, e.g. stain remover and dry cleaning spirit, represent an explosion hazard once loaded into the washing machine. Before loading the laundry, rinse thoroughly by hand. Warning Foreign objects in the drum may damage the laundry.
  • Page 14: Detergents And Cleaning Products

    Detergents and cleaning products Dosing detergent Risk of poisoning! Keep detergents and additives out of the reach of children. Dose detergent according to – the water hardness. You can find out the water hardness from your water utility company. – the amount of laundry. –...
  • Page 15 Adding detergent/ cleaning product Dispenser I Detergent for prewash or starch. Dispenser II Detergent for main wash, water softener, pre-soaking agent, bleach and stain removal product. Dispenser Cleaning product, e. g. fabric softener or fabric conditioner (do not fill above the lower edge of the insert 1: MAX).
  • Page 16: Programmes And Functions

    Programmes and functions Select the desired programme. For maximum spin speeds of the programmes see Page 17. Programme selector Basic programmes : Hard-wearing textiles, heat-resistant textiles made of cotton or linen. Programme Type of laundry Notes For hard-wearing textiles, e.g. made of Cottons cold, 30, cotton or linen.
  • Page 17 Programme options Rinse ' Rinse cycle with subsequent spin cycle for rinsing hand-washed items or for starching. Spin Í Spin cycle for spinning hand-wash items. Washing water or rinsing water is drained before the spin cycle. Additional options ­ buttons The washing time is extended so that highly soiled È...
  • Page 18: Washing

    Washing Start programme Turn on water tap. ■ Turn the programme selector to the desired ■ programme. “Ready '” indicator light flashes. If required, press the button(s) for additional ■ option(s). The indicator light of the selected button is on. Press the “Start Pause A ”...
  • Page 19 Changing the If you have accidentally selected the wrong programme programme : Turn the programme selector to Off. ■ Turn the programme selector to the desired ■ programme. “Ready '” indicator light flashes. Press the “Start Pause A ” button. ■...
  • Page 20: When The Programme Has Ended

    When the programme has Ended ² “End ?” indicator light flashes. Turn the programme selector to Off. ■ ² If required: Select an additional programme (“Spin Í” or ■ “Rinse '”). Press the “Start Pause A ” button. ■ At the end of the programme option, turn the ■...
  • Page 21: Special Applications

    Special applications Soaking Load laundry of the same colour. ■ Pour soaking agent into dispenser II according to ■ the manufacturer's instructions. Set the programme selector to “Cottons cold”. ■ Press the “Start Pause A ” button. ■ The programme starts. After approx.
  • Page 22 Dyeing Only use dyes that are environmentally compatible and suitable for use in washing machines. Caution Washing in subsequent wash cycles may become discoloured. Apply dyes according to the manufacturer's ■ instructions. After dyeing: ½ Pour approx. measuring beaker of detergent into ■...
  • Page 23: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and care Risk of electric shock! First, always disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Never clean the appliance with a water jet. Risk of explosion! Never clean the appliance with solvents. Clean the appliance As required: housing and control Use hot soapy water or a mild, non-abrasive ■...
  • Page 24 Cleaning the detergent In the event that residual detergents or additives have dispenser accumulated: Pull out the detergent drawer all the way, ■ press down the insert and ■ remove the detergent drawer. ■ Open the cover. ■ Clean the detergent drawer and cover under ■...
  • Page 25 Cleaning the drain This is necessary if the washing solution has not been pump completely drained. The pump is blocked by either loose debris or fluff which accumulates if fluff-giving fabrics are washed. (Up to 20 litres. Have a suitable container ready.) Drain the water Risk of scalding! Allow the hot water to cool down beforehand.
  • Page 26 Cleaning water inlet This is necessary if very little or no water flows into the strainers washing machine. First, reduce the water pressure in the inlet hose: Turn off the tap. ■ Turn the programme selector to any programme ■ (except Spin Í).
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting Minor Faults

    Troubleshooting Minor Faults Risk of electric shock! Repairs may be carried out by customer service or authorised technicians only. If repairs are needed, and assuming that you cannot eliminate the fault yourself with the aid the following table: Turn the programme selector to Off. ■...
  • Page 28 Fault Cause Remedial action Water does not enter the machine Tap not turned on. Turn the tap on. or detergent is not washed away. Inlet hose kinked or pinched. The “Ready '” and “End ?” Filter blocked in water inlet hose. Clean the strainer;...
  • Page 29 Fault Cause Remedial action The programme takes longer than Not a fault. Wash large and small items usual. Imbalance compensation system is together in order to reduce the attempts to balance the laundry by imbalance. repeated distribution. The foam detection feature has Adjust the detergent dosage for the activated an additional rinsing cycle next wash cycle.
  • Page 30: Consumption Values

    Consumption values Normal programme Additional Load Consumption values** Programme duration option Power Water 5,0 kg 0.13 kWh 55 l 1:10 h Cottons cold 5,0 kg 0.38kWh 51 l 0:39 h Cottons 30°C Dark Wash _ 2,5 kg 0.69 kWh 55 l 1:20 h Cottons 40°C...
  • Page 31: Customer Service

    Customer service Before you call customer service, please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself (see from page 27). A technician who is called out to give advice will charge you, even if the appliance is still under guarantee. You can find your nearest customer service in the enclosed address list.
  • Page 32: Installing, Connecting And Transporting

    Installation instructions Installing, connecting and transporting Safety instructions Risk of injury! The washing machine is heavy. Take care when lifting Caution Frozen hoses may tear/burst. Do not install the washing machine in an area where there is a risk of frost or outdoors.
  • Page 33 Standard accessories – Water-inlet hose. – Water drainage hose – Elbow for attaching the drain hose e.g. into a wash basin. – Power cord. – Covers for holes left by removing the transport bolts. Depending on the connection situation, the following part is also required: Ø...
  • Page 34 Installation surface Appliance stability is important so that the washing machine does not "wander" during the spin cycles. The installation surface must be solid and level. Soft floor coverings, e. g. carpets or floor coverings with a foam backing are not suitable. If the washing machine is to be installed on a wooden floor: If possible, install the washing machine in a corner.
  • Page 35 Removing the Caution transportation The transport bolts must always be removed before protection devices using the appliance for the first time and must be retained for any subsequent transport (e.g. when moving). Release all screws A using the A/F 13 wrench until ■...
  • Page 36 Hose and-cable lengths Connection on left side 100cm 140cm Connection on right side 150cm 110cm Available from specialist dealers: Other hoses – Extended supply hose (approx. 2.20 m). – Order no. WMZ 2380.
  • Page 37 Connecting the water Risk of electric shock! To prevent leaks or water damage, it is essential to follow the instructions in this chapter! Water inlet hose Warning Operate the washing machine with cold drinking water only. Do not connect to the mixer tap of an unpressurised hot-water apparatus.
  • Page 38 Water drainage hose Warning Do not bend or pull the water drainage hose. Height difference between the placement area and drainage point: maximum 100 cm. Drainage into a siphon: Ø Secure connection point with 24-40 mm hose ■ clip (specialist outlet). Drainage into a wash basin: Warning The plug must not block the drain of the wash basin.
  • Page 39 Connecting the power Caution Connect the washing machine only to an alternating current via a correctly installed earthed socket. The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specification on the washing machine (nameplate). Connection specifications as well as the required fuses are stipulated on the appliance nameplate.
  • Page 40 Transport, e. g. when Before transporting the washing machine: moving – Turn off the tap. – Reduce the water pressure in the water inlet hose (refer to page 26). – Drain any residual washing solution (refer to page 25). – Disconnect the washing machine from the mains. –...
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