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9302 / 9000834490 WAB2026SZA

Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH

Carl-Wery-Str. 34

81739 München / Germany

Programme overview a Refer to the table of consumption values on page 8 and the instructions on page 9.

* reduced load when using the Speed Perfect option.

 Programmes without prewash - add detergent to compartment II, programmes with prewash - distribute the detergent between compartments I and II 4

Programmes °C max.

Type of laundry

Options; information

LüCottons

¥Ê - 90 °C

6 kg/

3,5 kg*

Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made of

cotton or linen

 Speed Perfect*, 2Rinse Plus, ć Eco Perfect

+ Prewash 7

āüHygiene ¥Ê - 60 °C

 Speed Perfect*, 2Rinse Plus, ć Eco Perfect; for particularly

sensitive skin, longer wash cycle at selected temperature, higher

water level, additional rinse cycle

I Easy-Care

¥Ê - 60 °C 3 kg

Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, synthetic

fibers or blended fabrics

 Speed Perfect, 2Rinse Plus, ć Eco Perfect

+ Prewash 7

1üMixed Load

¥Ê - 40 °C 2.5 kg Fabrics made of cotton or easy-care fabrics

 Speed Perfect, 2Rinse Plus, ć Eco Perfect; different types of

laundry can be washed together

cJeans ¥Ê - 40 °C 3 kg

Dark-coloured fabrics made of cotton and dark easy-

care fabrics

 Speed Perfect, 2Rinse Plus, ć Eco Perfect; Reduced rinse

and final spin cycle

G Shirts/Blouses ¥Ê - 60 °C

2 kg

Non-iron shirts made of cotton, linen, synthetic fibres

or blended fabrics

 Speed Perfect, 2Rinse Plus, ć Eco Perfect

cDelicate/Silk ¥Ê - 40 °C

For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk,

satin, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics

(e.g. curtains)

 Speed Perfect, 2Rinse Plus, ć Eco Perfect

:Wool O ¥Ê - 40 °C

Hand or machine-washable fabrics made of wool or

containing wool

Particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of

laundry. Longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent

solution)

Z Sportswear ¥Ê - 40 °C Fabrics made from microfibre  Speed Perfect, 2Rinse Plus, ć Eco Perfect

/ 6 Super

Quick 15/30

¥Ê - 40 °C

2 kg/

3.5 kg

Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, synthetic

fibres or blended fabrics

Short programme,

suitable for lightly soiled items

Additional programmes Rinse 2, Spin , Drain >

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.

Risk of electric shock  Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug.

 Only plug in or disconnect the mains plug if your hands are dry.

Danger to life For worn-out appliances:

 Disconnect the mains plug.

 Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug.

 Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent

children from locking themselves in 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 children.

Risk of explosion  Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing

solvents, e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent may cause an

explosion after being loaded into the washing machine.

Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.

Risk of injury  The washing machine door can become very hot.

 Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.

 Do not climb onto the washing machine.

 Do not lean on the open washing machine door.

 Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.

Consumption values

Programme Load Electricity*** Water*** Programme duration***

L Cottons 20 °C 6 kg

0,30 kWh 68 l 2 @h

L Cottons 40 °C* 6 kg

0,26 kWh 68 l 2 @h

L Cottons 60 °C 6 kg

0,57 kWh 68 l 2 @h

L Cottons 90 °C 6 kg 1,43 kWh 76 l 2 A h

I Easy-Care 40 °C* 3 kg 0,33 kWh 53 l 1 B h

1 Mixed Load 40 °C

2.5 kg 0,15 kWh 44 l 1 h

cDelicate/Silk 30 °C 2 kg

0,30 kWh 37 l B h

ÿ Wool O30 °C 2 kg

0,20 kWh 43 l B h

*Programme setting for testing in accordance with currently applicable EN60456 standard.

Note on comparative tests: When testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using the

maximum spin speed.

Programme

Additional

function

Load Annual energy consumption Annual water consumption

LCottons 40/60 °C

ć Eco Perfect**

6/3 kg 196 kWh 10800 l

** Programme settings for testing and energy labelling in accordance with europian standard 60456 Ed.5

with cold water(15 °C).

*** The values may deviate from the specified values depending on water pressure, water hardness, and

inlet temperature, ambient temperature, type, amount and level of laundry soiling, detergent used, fluctu-

ations in the power supply and selection of options.

Important information

Before washing for the first time

Do not put any laundry in the machine. Turn the tap on. Pour into compartment II:

 approx. 1 litre water

 detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the appropriate

degree of water hardness)

Turn the programme selector to I Easy-care 60 °C and press Start/Pause $. At the end of the

programme, turn the programme selector to Off.

Protecting the laundry and the machine

 When measuring the amount of all detergents/additives and cleaning agents, always check the

manufacturer's instructions.

 Empty pockets.

 Look out for metal items (paperclips, etc.).

 Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).

 Fasten zips, do up any buttons.

 Brush sand out of pockets and collars.

 Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.

Loading laundry

Load items of laundry of varying sizes.

Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing machine door and the rubber seal.

Laundry with varying degrees of soiling

Wash new items of clothing separately.

light Do not prewash. If required, select the  Speed Perfect option.

Pretreat any stains as necessary.

heavy

Do not load as much laundry. Select the programme with prewash.

Soaking Load laundry of the same colour

Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Turn the programme selector to L

Cottons 30 °C and press Start/Pause $. After approx. 10

minutes, press Start/Pause $ to stop the programme. Once the required soaking time has elapsed,

press Start/Pause $ again to continue the programme or to select a different programme.

Starching Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener

Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour starch into the ~ fabric

softener compartment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (rinse first if necessary).

Dyeing/bleaching

Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. Always

follow the dye manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the washing machine for bleaching clothes.

Insert for liquid detergent depending on model

Position the insert for dispensing liquid detergent:

 Remove the detergent drawer completely a page 10.

 Slide the insert forwards.

Do not use the insert (slide upwards):

 For gel-type detergents and washing powder,

 for programmes with Prewash (Vorwäsche) or the Ready in  function.

Cleaning and care

Machine housing, control panel

 Remove detergent residue immediately.

 Wipe off with a soft, damp cloth.

 Do not clean with a jet of water.

Cleaning and care

Cleaning the detergent drawer ...

... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.

1. Pull out, press insert down, remove drawer completely.

2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.

3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert 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 any residual water can evaporate.

Drum

Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.

Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.

Descaling Make sure that there is no laundry in the machine.

This should not be necessary if the correct detergent dosage has been used. If it is necessary, however,

proceed according to the descaling agent manufacturer's instructions. Suitable descalers can be obtained via

our website or from our after-sales service (a page 1).

Maintenance

Detergent solution pump

Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.

6. Open the service flap

7. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).

8. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the

detergent solution pump must rotate).

9. Replace the pump cover and screw it on tightly.

10. Replace the service flap.

To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of

water into compartment II and start the Drain >

programme.

Drainage hose at the siphon is blocked

Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.

1. Loosen the hose clamp and carefully remove the drainage hose (caution: residual

water).

2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.

3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.

Filter in the water inlet is blocked

Risk of electric shock

Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety device in water (it contains an electric valve).

Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:

1. Turn off the tap.

2. Select any programme (except for Spin c/ Drain >

3. Press Start/Pause $. Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.

4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.

Clean the filter:

5. Disconnect the hose from the tap.

Clean the filter with a small brush.

and/or on standard and Aqua-Secure models:

Remove the hose from the rear of the appliance,

Take out the filter with a pair of pliers and clean it.

6. Connect the hose and check for leaks.

Risk of scalding

 Allow the detergent solution to cool down.

 Turn off the tap.

 Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug.

 Risk of explosion. No solvents.

What to do if...

Water is leaking out.  Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.

 Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.

No water supply.

Detergent not dispensed.

 Start/Pause $ not selected?

 Tap not turned on?

 Filter blocked? Clean the filter a page 10

 Supply hose kinked or trapped?

Washing machine door

cannot be opened.

 Safety function active. Programme stopped? a page 4.

 - - - - (Rinse stop = no final spin) selected? a page 3,4.

Programme does not start.  Start/Pause $ or Ready in  time selected?

 Washing machine door closed?

 Childproof lock active? Deactivating a page 5.

Detergent solution is not

drained.

 - - - - (Rinse stop = no final spin) selected? a page 3, 4.

 Clean the detergent solution pump a page 10.

 Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.

Water not visible in the

drum.

 Not a fault - water below the visible area.

Spin result not satisfactory.

Laundry wet/too damp.

 Not a fault - the imbalance monitoring system has interrupted the spin

because the laundry is unevenly distributed.

Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.

 Speed selected too low? a page 5.

The programme duration

changes during the wash

cycle.

 Not a fault - the programme cycle is optimised for the particular

washing process. This can cause changes in the programme duration

on the display panel.

Spin cycle performed

several times.

 Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the

imbalance.

Residual water in the 0

compartment for care

products.

 Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.

 Clean the insert if necessary a page 10.

Odour formation in the

washing machine.

 Run programme L Cottons 90 °C without laundry. Use standard

detergent.

Status display t flashing.

Appliance has detected a

detergent overload.

 Too much detergent used?

Mix one tablespoonful of fabric softener with ½ litre water and pour

into compartment II (Not for outdoor fabrics, sportswear fabrics or

those made with down.)

 Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.

Loud noises, vibrations and

wandering during the

spin cycle.

 Are the appliance feet fixed?

Secure appliance feet a Installation instructions.

 Transportation safety devices removed?

Remove transportation safety devices a Installation instructions.

Display panel/indicator

lamps do not function

during operation.

 Power cut?

 Circuit breakers tripped? Switch the circuit breakers back on or

replace.

 If the fault occurs repeatedly, call the after-sales service.

Programme sequence

longer than usual.

 Not a fault - unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the

imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry.

 Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional rinse

cycle.

There are detergent

residues on the laundry.

 Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble

residues.

 Select Rinse 2 or brush down the laundry after washing.

If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:

 Turn the programme selector to Off and remove the mains plug from the socket.

 Turn off the water supply and call the after-sales service a Installation instructions.

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Model	WAB20268ZA
Category	Washing Machines
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