Manual Bosch WAP20160SG Washing Machine

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Programme selectorDisplay panel

Function buttons/

Option buttons

Start/

Reload

- - - –³¯¯¯* Spin Speedc Select the spin speed (* depending on the model) or

- - - (Rinse hold = without final drain/spin, the laundry

remains in the final rinsing water, - - - on the display panel)

³¤ – ¤ Ready in  Programme ends in ...

Status displays: Programme progress displays:

1üü2üücü§Ê Washing, Rinse, Spin, programme duration or end

' Childproof lock a Page 5



Door open symbol on if the door can be opened.

Programme selector for switching

the machine on and off and for

selecting the programme. Can be

rotated in either direction.

Individual settings

ʑ

Signal

1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume

2. a) Selecting the volume of the button signals

2. b) Selecting the volume of the information signals

+

Activating the

setting mode

set to Â

press and

hold

rotate it one

step to the

right

press the button and hold

down for approx. 5 sec.,

until the display elements

are lit; setting mode is

activated

Spin Speed

ccccc

Spin Speed

ccccc

set to Â, setting mode for

the signal volume is

exited

press the button until

the required volume is

reached

or

Spin Speed

ccccc

rotate it one

step to the

right

press the button until the

required volume is

reached

set to Â, setting mode

for the signal volume is

exited

Spin Speed

ccccc

Sort and load the laundry

Follow manufacturer’s care information.

According to the information on the care labels.

According to type; colour; degree of soiling and temperature.

Do not exceed maximum load. a Page 7

Follow important instructions! aPage 9

Load large and small items of laundry!

Close the door. Do not jam items of laundry between the washing machine

door and rubber seal.

Add detergent and care product

Dosage according to:

amount of laundry, degree of soiling, water hardness (available from your

water utility company) and manufacturer’s instructions.

For models without insert for liquid detergent:

Pour liquid detergent into corresponding dispenser or place in the drum.

Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the appliance is

running!

Your washing machine Intended use

Contents Page

ʋ Intended use ...................................................................................... 1

ʋ Programmes ...................................................................................... 1

ʋ Preparation ......................................................................................... 2

ʋ Selecting and adjusting a programme........................................... 3

ʋ Washing ........................................................................................... 3/4

ʋ After washing ..................................................................................... 4

ʋ Individual settings ......................................................................... 5/6

ʋ Overview of programmes ................................................................ 7

ʋ Safety instructions .............................................................................. 8

ʋ Consumption values .......................................................................... 8

ʋ Important information ........................................................................ 9

ʋ Care/Cleaning...................................................................................10

ʋ Information on the display panel...................................................10

ʋ Maintenance .....................................................................................11

ʋ What to do if … ......................................................................... 12/13

ʋ Emergency release ..........................................................................13

ʋ Customer service .............................................................................13

Protection of the environment/hints and tips

– Utilise the maximum amount of laundry for the particular

programme.

– Wash normally soiled laundry without prewash.

– By selecting programme  Cottons 60 °C, it is possible to achieve

good cleaning results while consuming significantly less energy.

– Measure detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions

and water hardness.

– If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select the spin

speed according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.

Preparation

Before using your washing machine for the first time

Wash once without any laundry a Page 9

Select ** and adjust a programme

1

2

Washing

Dispenser ~: fabric softener, starch

Dispenser I: detergent for prewash

ʋ for use in the household only,

ʋ for washing machine-washable textiles and hand-

washable wool in detergent solution,

ʋ to be operated with cold drinking water and commercially

available detergents and care products which are suitable

for use in washing machines.

ʋ The washing machine may be operated by children

8 years of age and older, by persons who have limited

physical, sensory or mental abilities and by persons who

have inadequate experience or knowledge, provided they

are supervised or have been instructed by a responsible

person.

– Follow the safety instructions on page 8!

– Do not leave children unattended near the washing

machine.

– Children must not play with the appliance.

– Children must not perform any cleaning or

maintenance work without supervision!

– Keep pets away from the washing machine.

Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.

Prevents blockage of the overflow.

Detergent drawer

with dispensers I, II, ~

Fascia

Service flap

Door

Correct installation according to

separate installation instructions.

Check the machine

– Never switch on a damaged machine.

– Inform your after-sales service.

Insert the mains plug

– With dry hands only.

– Only hold the plug by the plug

body.

Turn on the tap

Washing

End of programme when ...

... §Ê is indicated on the display panel.

Cancel the programme

For programmes at high temperature:

– Cool the laundry: Select 2 Rinse.

– Press the $ Start/Reload button.

For programmes at low temperature:

– Select  Spin/Drain > (if only one drain cycle

is required: Set the Spin Speed  to - - - ).

– Press the $ Start/Reload button.

Change the programme if ...

... you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:

– Reselect the programme.

– Press the $ Start/Reload button. The new

programme starts from the beginning.

Interrupt/continue the wash

cycle ...

... e.g. for Soaking a Page 9

Press the $ Start/Reload button. ǯ (No) is indicated

on the display panel, the washing machine door cannot

be opened. To continue the programme, press the

$ Start/Reload button.

Individual settings

ʑ

Function buttons

You can change the spin speed beforehand and while the selected programme is running.

Effects depend on the programme progress.

Spin Speed  / - - - (Rinse hold = without final drain/spin)

You can change the indicated spin speed or select - - - (Rinse hold = without final drain/spin

cycle, the laundry remains in the water after the last rinse cycle,cdisplay panel - - -). The

selectable maximum spin speed depends on the model and the selected programme.

Ready in 

The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting the programme.

The programme start can be delayed before the programme begins. The Ready in time

can be set in hour increments up to maximum 24h. Press and hold the Ready in  button

until the required number of hours is indicated (h=hour). Press the $ Start/Reload button.

ʑ

Option buttons a Overview of programmes, Page 7

ĈSpeed Perfect

For washing in a shorter time with a washing result comparable to that

of the standard programme.

Maximum load size aOverview of programmes, Page 7

2Extra Rinse Additional rinse cycle. Prolonged programme duration. For areas with

very soft water or for further enhancing the washing result.

ʑ

Childproof lock

'

on the display panel

Secure the washing machine to prevent the selected functions from

being unintentionally changed.

ON/OFF: After the programme starts/ends, press $ Start/Reload for

approx. 5 seconds.

Note: Childproof lock may remain activated until the next programme

starts, even after the machine has been switched off!

If this is the case, deactivate the childproof lock before the

programme starts and, if required, re-activate after the programme

starts.

ʑ

$ Start/Reload

For starting or interrupting the wash cycle and to continue the programme and to activate/

deactivate the childproof lock.

3

Switch off

Set the programme selector to  Off.

Turn off the tap

Not required for Aqua-Stop models

a Notes, Installation instructions, Page 7

Remove the laundry

Open the washing machine door and remove the

laundry.

If - - - (Rinse hold = without final drain/spin) is active: Set

the programme selector to  Spin/Drain > or select the

spin speed.

Press the $ Start/Reload button.

– Remove any foreign objects as there is a risk

of rusting.

– Leave detergent drawer and door open so that

residual water can evaporate.

Congratulations – You have opted for a modern, high-quality

domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine

is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy.

Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to

ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.

Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts and

services can be found at: www.bosch-home.com or contact our

customer service centres.

Environmentally-friendly disposal 

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

This appliance is certified in accordance with the European Directive

2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

The Directive provides the framework for the return and recycling of

used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union.

Dispenser II: detergent for main wash,

water softener, bleach, stain remover

Programmes

Detailed overview of programmes a Page 7

Spin speed can be selected individually irrespective of the

selected programme and programme progress.

 Cottons hard-wearing textiles

Prewash Cottons Heavily soiled hard-wearing textiles

I Synthetics Synthetic fibres, easy-care textiles

1

Mix

Textiles made of cotton and synthetic

fibres

.Drum Clean

For drum hygiene or fluff removal

 Spin/Drain > Additional spin cycle or to empty the

drum.

2 Rinse Extra rinse with spin

: Wool O Hand or machine-washable wool

or rich-wool textiles

 Delicate/Silk

Silk and delicate washable textiles

 Dark Wash Dark textiles

E Kids Wear Textiles for children

ā Hygiene Programme for allergic people and

advanced hygiene

/ SuperQuick

15'/30'

Hard-wearing textiles made of cotton

or linen

Select $ Start/Reload

If you press and hold the function

buttons, the selected display

values will run automatically!

** If the symbol ' flashes on the

display panel, the childproof lock

is active. a Deactivate, Page 5

Functions and option buttons

aIndividual settings, Page 5

Do not switch on the washing machine until you have read

these instructions and the separate Installation/Maintenance

instructions!

.

Door handle

7

Overview of programmes a Check the consumption values table on page 8 and instructions on page 9!

* Reduced load for theSpeed Perfect Ĉ÷option.

 For programmes without prewash – pour detergent into dispenser II, for programmes with prewash – divide detergent between dispensers I and II.

Programmes °C Max.

Washing

Options; information

 Cottons Cold, 40°, 60°

8.0 kg/

5.0 kg *

Standard washing programme for hard-wearing textiles made of

cotton or linen.

Speed Perfect Ĉ*, Extra Rinse 2

Prewash Cottons 40°

Energy-intensive programme for heavily soiled hard-wearing

textiles made of cotton or linen.

ā Hygiene 60°

Programme specially designed for allergic people and advanced

hygiene, suitable for hard-wearing textiles made of cotton or linen.

I Synthetics 30° 3.5 kg Textiles made of synthetic fibres or blended fabrics. Speed Perfect Ĉ, Extra Rinse 2

1 Mix

40° 3.0 kg

Mixed load consisting of textiles made of cotton and synthetic

fibres.

Speed Perfect

Ĉ, Extra Rinse 2

 Dark Wash Dark coloured textiles made of cotton or synthetic fibres.

Speed Perfect Ĉ, Extra Rinse 2

Wash clothing inside out.

E Kids Wear

Programme suitable for washing kids wear made of cotton or

synthetic textiles.

 Delicate/Silk Cold

2.0 kg

For delicate, washable textiles, e.g.made of silk, satin, synthetic

fibres or blended fabrics.

Speed Perfect

Ĉ, Extra Rinse 2

No spin cycle between the rinse cycles.

: Wool O Cold

Hand and machine-washable wool or wool-rich textiles. Especially

gentle washing programme to prevent shrinkage, longer

programme pauses (textiles rest in detergent solution), e.g.

cashmere, mohair or angora. Also suitable for hand washable silk.

/

SuperQuick 15'/30'

Cold

2.0 kg/

3.5 kg *

Extra short programme approx. 15/30 minutes, suitable for lightly

soiled and small amounts of laundry.

Speed Perfect Ĉ*

. Drum Clean

Programme running at 90°C to remove bacteria inside the drum. No need of detergent.

Additional programmes 2 Rinse,  Spin/Drain >

Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH

Carl-Wery-Str. 34

81739 Munich, Germany

WAP20160SG

WAP20160ID

9000795176

9310

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