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Overview of programmes a Refer to the table of consumption values o n page 8 and notes on page 6.
Programmes ° C max.
Type of laundry
Additional functions; information
LFCottons 30, 40, 60, 90 °C
7 kg/
4 kg*
Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistan t fabrics made of
cotton or linen
Ĉ SpeedPerfect*, ć EcoPerfect, S Reduced Ironing,
= Aqua Plus
+ 7Prewash 40 °C
IEasy-Care 30, 40, 60 °C
3 kg
Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen , synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics
Ĉ SpeedPerfect, ć EcoPerfect, S Reduced Iron ing,
= Aqua Plus
/Mixed Load
40 °C Fabrics made of cotton or easy-care f abrics
Ĉ SpeedPerfect, ć EcoPerfect, S Reduced Iron ing,
= Aqua Plus;
different types of laundry can be washed togeth er
cDelicate/Silk 30 °C
2 kg
For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin,
synthetic fibres or blended fabrics (e.g . curtains)
Ĉ SpeedPerfect, ć EcoPerfect, S Reduced Iron ing,
= Aqua Plus;
No spin between rinse cycles
: / Wool c old, 30 °C
Handä or machine-washable fabrics mad e of wool or
containing wool
Particularly gentle wash programme to avoid shri nkage of laun-
dry, longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent
solution)
@SuperQuick 15’ 30 °C
Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen , synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics
Short programme, approx. 15 minutes,
suitable for lightly soiled laundry
Additional
programmes
2 Rinse/cSpin , > Drain
* Reduced load for additional ĈSpeedPerfect function
As a short programme, /Mixed Load 40 °C, with a maximum spin speed, is ideal.
Programmes without pre-wash - add deter gent to compartment II, programmes with pre-wash - distribute the detergent between comp artments I and II.
9202 / 9000746978
*746978*
WAE28368GB ...
Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH
Carl-Wery-Str. 34
81739 München / Deutschland
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Safety instructions
– Read the instruction manual and installation instructions and all other information enclosed
with the washing machine and act a ccordingly.
– Retain the documents for s ubsequent use.
Risk of electric shock – Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug.
– Never insert/disconnect the mains plug with damp hands.
Danger to life For worn-out appliances:
– Disconnect the mains p lug.
– Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing mac hine door. This will prevent
children from locking themselves i n and risking their lives.
Danger of suffocation – Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of
children.
Risk of poisoning – Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of chil dren.
Risk of explosion – Items of laundr y pretreated with cleaning agents co ntaining
solvents, e.g. stain remover / clean ing solvent may lead to an
explosion after being loaded into th e washing machine.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
Risk of injury – The wa shing machine door can become ver y hot.
– Be careful when draini ng hot detergent solution.
– Do not climb onto the washi ng machine.
– Do not lean on the open wa shing machine door.
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
– Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine
is in operation.
Consumption values depending on model
Programme Load Electricity*** Water***
Programme
duration
***
LFCottons 30 °C* 7 kg 0,55 kWh 60 l 02:36 h
LFCottons 40 °C* 7 kg 0,69 kWh 60 l 02:36 h
LFCottons60 °C* 7 kg 1,33 kWh 60 l 02:41 h
LFCottons 90 °C 7 kg 2,00 kWh 64 l 02:48 h
Easy-Care 40 °C* 3 kg 0,55 kWh 5 5 l 01:37 h
/ Mixed Load 40 °C 3 kg 0,48 kWh 32 l 01:03 h
cDelicate/Silk 30 °C 2 kg 0,21 kWh 31 l 00:41 h
:ü/ Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0,19 kWh 39 l 00:40 h
* Programme setting for testing in accordance with va lid standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: For testing the test prog rammes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
Programme Additional function Load
Annual energy
consumption
Annual water
consumption
LFCottons40/60 °C ćEcoPer fect** 7/3,5 kg 197 kWh 10560 l
** Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 20 10/30/EU with cold water (15 ºC).
*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on wa ter pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient tem-
perature, type, amount and soiling of the laun dry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected additional
functions.
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Care
Before washing for the first time
Do not load any laundry into the mac hine. Turn on the tap. Add the following to compartment II:
– approx. 1 litre wa ter
– detergent (dosage accordin g to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the appropriate degree of water
hardness)
Set the programme selector to IEasy-Care 60 °C and select $Start/Reload. At the end of the programme, turn
the programme selector to Off.
Machine housing, control pan el
– Wipe with a so ft, damp cloth.
– Do not use any ab rasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners).
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately.
– Do not clean with a jet of water.
Cleaning the deter gent drawer ...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
1. Pull out, press insert down, remove draw co mpletely.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert up wards from below with your finger.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and inser t with water and a brush and dry it.
4. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that an y residual water can evaporate.
Drum
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning ag ent, not steel wool.
Descaling Ensure there is no lau ndry in the machine
Descale the appliance according to the de scaler manufacturer's instructions. This should not be necessary if the
correct dosage of detergent is used.
Emergency release, e.g. in the event of a powe r cut
The programme continues to run when the power has been restored. However, if the laundry has to be removed, the
washing machine door can be opened as follows:
Risk of scalding.
The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. If possible, leave it to cool down.
Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
1. Turn the programme selector to Off and di sconnect the mains plug.
2. Drain the detergent solution apage 10.
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Washing machine door can then be op ened.
Information on the display panel depending on mod el
F: 16 Clos e the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
F: 17 Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped;
Clean the filter apage 10, Water pressure too low.
F: 18 Deter gent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump apage 10. Drainage hose / waste pipe
blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon apage 1 0.
F: 21 Moto r fault. Call customer services.
F: 23 Wa ter in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call customer services.
– Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug.
– Risk of explosion. N o solvents.
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Maintenance
Detergent solution pump
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconne ct the mains plug.
1. Open and remove the service flap.
2. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from the retainer and pull it
from the housing. Remove the containe r.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent s olution to flow out.
Replace the sealing cap and place th e drainage hose in the retainer.
2* For models withou t a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover until the
detergent solution begins to flow out. When the service flap is half full, close the pump cover
and empty the service flap. Repeat the abov e steps until all the detergent solution has
completely drained out.
3. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residua l water).
4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent
solution pump must rotate).
5. Replace the pump cover and screw it tightly.
6. Place the service flap back on and close.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing s traight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into
compartment II and start the >Drain programme.
Drainage hos e at the siphon
Turn the programme selector to Off and di sconnect the mains plug.
1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon co nnecting piece.
3. Reattach the drainage hose and secu re the connection with the hose clamp.
Filter in the water supply
Risk of electric shock!
Do not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (contains an electric valve).
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (except for 2Rinse/cSpin // >Drain).
3. Choose $Start/Reload. Let the progr amme run for approximately 40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disco nnect the mains plug.
Clean the filter:
1. Depending on model:
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter using a small brush.
and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
Remove the hose on the rear of the applianc e,
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
2. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
– Risk of scalding.
Allow the detergent solution to cool do wn.
– Turn off the tap.
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What to do if ...
ʑ
Water is leaking ou t. – Attach/replace the drain age hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection o f the supply hose.
ʑ
No water supply.
Detergent not
dispensed.
– $Start/Reload not selec ted?
– Tap not tur ned on?
– Filter bloc ked? Clean the filter apage 10.
– Supply hos e kinked or trapped?
ʑ
Washing machine door
cannot be opened .
– Safety func tion active. Programm e stopped? apage 4.
– Is Rinse H old (without final spin) selected? a page 3, 4.
– Can be ope ned by emergency release only? a pag e 9.
ʑ
Programme does no t
start.
– $Start/Reload or Ready in time sele cted?
– Washing machine door closed?
– Childpro of lock active? Deactivat e apage 5.
ʑ
Detergent solution is
not drained.
– Is Rinse H old (without final spin) selected? a page 3, 4.
– Clean th e detergent solution pum p apage 10.
– Clean th e waste pipe and/or dr ainage hose.
ʑ
Water not visible in the
drum.
– Not a fau lt - water below the visib le area.
ʑ
Unsatisfactory spin
result.
Laundry wet/too damp.
– Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled the
spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry.
Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly inside the dru m.
– SReduce d Ironing selecte d? a page 5.
– Selected speed too low? a pag e 5.
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The programme
duration changes
during the wash cycle .
– Not a fault – the programme sequence is optimised for the particular
wash process. This may result in changes to the programme duration
in the display field.
ʑ
Spin cycle perform ed
several times.
– Not a fault - unbalanced load det ection system adjusts t he
imbalance.
ʑ
Residual water in t he
compartment for c are
products.
– Not a fau lt - the action of the ca re product is not affected.
– Clean th e insert if necessary apage 9.
ʑ
Odour formation in the
washing machine.
– Run progra mme LFCottons 90 °C without laun dry. Use standard
detergent.
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Status display³1
flashes. Foam may be
coming out of the
detergent drawer.
– Too much d etergent used? Mix 1 t ablespoon of fabric softener with
½ litre of water and pour into dispenser II (not for outdoor and down-
filled textiles!).
– Reduce t he detergent dosag e for the next wash cycle.
ʑ
Intense noise
formation, vibrations
and “wandering”
during the spin cyc le.
– Are the appl iance feet fixed?
Secure the applianc e feet a Installation i nstructions.
– Transport ation safety devices re moved? Remove the tran sportation
safety devices a I nstallation instructions.
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Noises during spin and
drain cycles.
– Clean de tergent-solution pump apage 10.
ʑ
Display panel/indicator
lamps do not functi on
during operation.
– Power cu t?
– Fuses tr iggered? Reset/chang e the fuse.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, ca ll customer services.
ʑ
Programme sequence
longer than usual.
– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance by
repeatedly distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detectio n system active - adds an additional rin se
cycle.
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Detergent residues
on the laundry.
– Occasional ly, phosphate-free dete rgents contain wate r-insoluble
residues.
– Select the 2Rins e/cSpin cycle or brush out the laundry after
washing.
If you cannot correc t a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:
– Turn the p rogramme selector to O ff and remove the main s plug from the socke t.
– Turn off the water supply and ca ll customer services a Installation instru ctions.
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