Bosch BOSCH WS User manual

Brand: Bosch

Model: BOSCH WS

Type: User manual

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Programme selector

Sorting and loading the laundry

Observe the care information provided by the manufacturer.

Sort according to the information on the care labels.

Sort according to type, colour, soiling and temperature.

Remove any foreign objecbts - risk of rusting.

Do not exceed the maximum load. apage 7

Observe the instructions in the important information section. a page 9

Load both large and small items of laundry.

Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap any items of clothing

between the loading door and rubber seal.

Add detergent and care product

Add the appropriate dose according to:

Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply

company) and manufacturers instructions.

Models without insert for liquid detergent: pour liquid detergent into an

appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.

During operation: close the detergent drawer!

Correct installation according to

separate installation instructions.

Check the machine

 Never switch on a damaged machine!

 Inform your customer service!

Insert mains plug

With dry hands only!

Only hold the plug itself!

Turn on the tap

Compartment II: Detergent for the main wash, water softener,

bleacher, stain remover

Your washing machine

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 has been inspected

thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect

condition.

Intended use

Contents Page

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

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

ʋ Setting and adjusting programmes ........................................... 3/4

ʋ Removing laundry ..............................................................................4

ʋ Set programmes, additional functions ...................................... 5/6

ʋ Programme overview .........................................................................7

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

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

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

ʋ Care ................................................................................................... 10

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

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

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

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

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

Preparation

Before washing for the first time,

wash once with Easy care 40 ॕ

apage 9

Setting and adjusting programmes

Display panel/

Option buttons/

Additional functions

Start/

Reload

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Washing

Compartment ~: Fabric softener

Compartment I: Detergent for prewash, pulp powder

ʋ For domestic use only.

ʋ For washing machine-washable fabrics in a detergent

solution.

ʋ To be operated with cold mains water and

commercially available low foam detergents and care

products which are suitable for use in washing

machines.

ʋ Operating conditions:

࣊ambient temperature 0-40°C.

relative humidity of air: under 95% (tested at 25°C).

 Do not leave children unattended near the

washing machine!

 The washing machine is not to be used by

children or persons not familiar with the

operating instructions.

 Keep pets away from the washing machine!

 Install and operate the washing machine in a

room with a drain.

 In order to ensure your safety, you must plug the

cable into a socket which is connected with

reliable earth correctly.

 Do not wash carpets!

Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.

This prevents blockages.

Additional



functions

Choose the additional functions before start . a Page 7

peed wash For a shorter wash time with a comparable washing effect.

inse plus Additional rinse cycle, extended washing time. For areas with

very soft water or for further improvement of the rinsing result.

Intensive For saving energy with a comparable washing effect to the

standard programme.

Start / Reload

For starting or reloading the programme, with the function of adding the laundry in the process.

Signals

Childproof lock ( Programme will not be changed by accidental operation.

To activate the childproof lock:

 After the programme starts or finish in time is activated, press and hold the Start/

Reload button for 5 seconds;

 Release when the ( symbol lights up. If button signal is on, an acoustic signal will be

heard.

( symbol flashes if the programme has been changed while childproof lock is activated.

When the programme ends, is displayed, (is still on. The Start/Reload indicator

remains on to remind you to deactivate the childproof lock.

To deactivate the childproof lock:

 Select the Start/Reload button until the ( symbol turns off.

 Release the button.

Set to Â for

5 seconds

Press  and

hold

1 step

clockwise

Button signals** Information signals**

Press 

button and

Set volume

Press 

button and Set

volume

1 step

clockwise

Set to Â

Release

*If required, set repeatedly.

** Button signals : Select additional functions, set programme or Start/Reload can be hinted.

 Information signals : Programme finished or given an alarm.

direct

1. Start signal mode

1. Set volume for ...

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Removing laundry

 Open washing machine door and remove laundry.

 Leave washing machine door and detergent drawer

open so that any residual water can evaporate!

Turn off the tap

Switch off

 displaying, Set Programme selector to ÂOff then

you can open the door.

Detergent drawer with

compartments I, II, ~

Control panel

Door handle

Drum

Set programmes, additional functions

Closing the door

Drain pump mulch

For additional functions and

option buttons apage 5, 6

Programmes

Detailed programme overview.

a page 7

Super 15 / 30 Extra short programme

Denim Jeans and dark color textiles

Sportswear Sportsweare made of microfibre

Kidswear

Textiles for Kids

Mix Textiles made of cotton and

synthetics

Easy care Synthetics, easy-care textiles

Silk Silk and delicate washable textiles

Outdoor Textiles with membrane coating and

water-resistant textiles

Cotton Hard-wearing textiles

Prewash Heavily soiled hard-wearing textiles

Intensive

Heat-resistant textiles made of cotton

or linen

Antibacteria

Program for allergic people and

advanced hygiene

Wool d Hand and machine-washable wool

or wool-rich textiles

Rinse Extra rinse with spin

Spin / Empty Additional spin cycle or to empty the

drum

Selecting Start / Reload

Programme ended when ...

Start/Reload goes out and or (if was

selected, no final drain/spin) is indicated on the display

panel, the buzzer sounds. Set volume of buzzer. apage 6

If displays, Spin/Empty was selected, choose the

Start/Reload button, the programme will run with draining

the water and spinning the laundry.

Change the programme ...

If you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:

 Reselect the programme.

 If necessary, set programme and select additional

functions. apage 5,6

 Select Start/Reload.

Pause the programme ...

 Select the Start/Reload button.

 Follow the instructions in the display field: when r lights

up and appears in the display, the door can be

opened. If required, add/remove a laundry item; If is

displayed, it means the door can not be opened due to

a high water level in drum or a high temperature.

 Select Start/Reload button to continue the programme.

... or terminate the programme

Programmes with high temperature:

 Cool down laundry: Select Rinse.

 Select Start/Reload.

Programmes at lower temperature:

 Select Spin/Empty.

 Select Start/Reload.

Programme selector for switching the

machine on and off and for selecting the

programme. Can be rotated in either

direction.

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Display symbols

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Display information

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Time, spin speed and

kilogramme will rolled

diaplay before start, only

to dispaly finish in time

when it start. Display

information is depended

on different machine and

programme.

Programme setting buttons

You can change the spin

speed and temperature

beforehand and while the

selected programme is

running.

tüWashing: On if machine is washed, if flashes, too

much detergent is used. a

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Page 12

müRinse: On if machine is rinsed.

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pin: On if machine is spun.

r Door: On if door can be opened.

(ü

hildproof lock: On if childproof lock is activated.

Flashing aPage 6 ,Activate/deactivate childproof lock

Time e.g. * : programme remaining time.

* : Finish in time defined by user. a

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Page 5

°C Temperature FH °C:programme rinse temperture.

 Spin speed FH c : programme spin speed.

kg e.g. kg*: maximum load recommendation for

selected programme aPage 7, Programme overview

: Door can be opened when programme was

paused.

: Door can not be opened due to a high water level

in drum or a high temperature.

: Finish of programme.

: End of programme with the setting (without

final spin)

: Set signal mode and volume. a Page 6

Information on the display. a Page 10

°C Temperature: You can alter the display temperature,

and the highest temperature is depend on what

programme you choose. aPage 7, Programme

overview

 Spin: Select the spin speed (* depending on model)

or (Rinse hold = without final spin, the washing

remains in the final rinsing water, on the display

panel); when you choose Spin/Empty, on the

display means it switches to empty programme.

 Finish in: When you select a programme, the

respective programme duration is displayed. You can

delay the start of the programme before it begins. The

finish-in time indicates when the programme will be

finished. It can be set in hour increments up to a

maximum of 24h. Press and hold the Finish in button

until the required number of hours is shown (h=hour).

Select Start/Reload.

Set programmes, additional functions

 Read these instructions and the separate installation

instructions before operating the washing machine.

GB Standards:

GB4706.1-2005

GB4706.24-2008

GB19606-2004

GB4343.1- 2009

GB17625.1-2003

GB/T 4288-2008

GB12021.4-2004

Chief Distributor: BSH Home Appliances (China) Co., Ltd.

20, 21F CN International Mansion No. 129 Zhongshan Road

210005 Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P.R.China

Protection of the environment/Conservation tips

 Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of

laundry for the relevant programme.

 Wash normally soiled laundry without prewash.

 Select Intensive 60 °C programme can reach good cleaning

result with significantly lower energy consumption.

 Does detergent according to the manufacturers instructions

and water hardness.

 If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin

speed according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.

 Any failure and losses caused by ingoring the above

mentioned items and cautions mentioned in the operation

and installation instruction are not covered by our warranty

and liability.

 Please keep all documents in a safety place for further

reference. If you have any doubt, please contact our local

service center.

 Follow the safety instructions on page 8!

BSH Electrical Appliances (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd.

No.208 Yaoxin Road, Nanjing Economy and Technology Development Zone

210046, Jiangsu Province, P.R.China

WLO20260TI WAP20268TI

WLO20268TI WAP24269TI

9000852412

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Programme overview (see also the information on page 5,6)

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Programmes

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max. load

 (kg)

Type of laundry 

Compartment

*

Speed wash

Rinse plus

Intensive

Rinse cycles

**

* **

Outdoor

$PME

2.0 Weatherproof and outdoor clothing with membrane coating and water-resistant textiles. 

()

Cotton

$PME

7.5/5.6**

Standard washing program for hard-wearing textiles made of cotton or linen.



()

Prewash

Energy-intensive program for heavily soiled hard-wearing textiles made of cotton or linen. 

()

Intensive

$PME

Long time washing program for heavily soiled hard-wearing textiles made of cotton or linen.



()

Antibacteria

$PME

7.5/5.6**

Program special designed for allergic people and advanced hygiene, suitable for hard-wearing

textiles made of cotton or linen.



()

Wool

$PME

2.0

Hand and machine-washable wool or wool-rich textiles. Especially gentle wash program to

prevent shrinkage, longer program pauses (textiles rest in wash liquor)

e.g. cashmere, ohair or angora. Also suited for hand washable silk.





Super15/30

2.0

Extra short program approx. 15 / 30 minutes, suitable for lightly soiled and small amounts of laun-

dry.





3.5

Denim

3.0

Program suitable for washing Jeans and other dark color textiles made of cotton or synthetic

textiles.



()

Sportswear

2.0

Suitable for sportsweare made of microfibre e.g Acrylic, Nylon, Spandex etc.



()

Kidswear

$PME

3.0 Program suitable for washing kidswear made of cotton or synthetic textiles. 

()

Mix

$PME

4.0/3.5

Mixed load consisting of textiles made of cotton and synthetics.



()

Easy care

$PME

Textiles made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics. 

()

Silk

$PME

2.0 For delicate, washable textiles, e.g.made of silk, satin, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics. 

()

Rinse Extra rinse with spin. 

()

SpinEmpty

Select for additional spin cycle or to empty the drum.

 The programmes are time-controlled for lightly soiled textiles. If textiles are heavily soiled, reduce the load and select additional function, e.g. Intensive.

 Max. load according to GB 12021.4-2004.

* :RObligate ;:optional.

** /,Digram in the left refer to WAP serious, in the right refer to WLO serious.Defalut rinse cycles (Max. Rinse cycles after selecting Rinse plus function.)

Safety instructions

 Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other information

enclosed with the washing machine.

 Retain documents for subsequent use.

Risk of electric shock

 Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord.

 Never insert / pull out the mains plug with damp hands.

Risk of death

For worn-out appliances:

 Pull out the mains plug.

 Sever the power cord and discard together with the plug.

 Destroy the lock on the washing machine door.

This will prevent children from locking themselves and risking their

lives.

Risk of suffocation

 Keep packaging, plastic 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 solvents may lead to an

explosion after being loaded into the washing machine.

Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.

Risk of injury  Washing machine door may become very hot.

 Take care when draining hot detergent solution.

 Do not climb onto the washing machine.

 Do not lean on the open washing machine door.

 Do not touch the drum in case it is still spinning.

 Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine

is in operation.

Consumption and nosie values

Model WLO20260TI WLO20268TI WAP20268TI WAP24269TI

Grade* 1 1 1 1

Power consumption (Kwh/cycle) 0.94 0.94 1.27 1.27

Water consumption (L/cycle) 55 55 74 74

Washing efficiency 1.04 1.04 1.06 1.06

Noise value**

Washing value 54dB(A) 54dB(A) 52dB(A) 52dB(A)

Spin value 69dB(A) 69dB(A) 66dB(A) 68dB(A)

* Energy consumption tested under Intensive 60 ॕ standard programme and Intensive additional

function according to GB12021.4-2004.

** Noise value tested according to GB19606-2004.

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Important information

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Washing preparing/Protecting the laundry and the machine

 Empty pockets.

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

 Trousers, knitwear and knitted textiles, e.g. Jersey garments, T-shirts or sweatshirts should

be turned inside out.

 Ensure that the underwired bras are machine washable.

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

 Fasten zips, do up any buttons.

 Brush sand out of pockets and collars.

࣊ Remove curtain hooks or place curtains in a net/bag.

Before using for the first time

Do not put any laundry in the washing machine. Turn on the tap, pour ½ measuring cup of

detergent into dispenser II. Set the Easy care 40 °C programme and select Start/Reload.

At the end of the programme, set the programme selector to

ÂOff.

Laundry with different degrees of soiling

Wash new items separately.

Light Do not prewash.

If required, pretreat stains. Select Intensive or Prewash

programme.

Heavy Load less laundry. Prewash.

If required, pretreat stains. Select Prewash and Intensive

additional function.

Soaking

Load laundry of the same colour

Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufcturers instructions.

Set Easy care 40 °C programme and select Start/Reload. After approx. 10 minutes, select

Start/Reload. After the required soaking time, reselect Start/Reload if the programme is to

be continued or change the programme.

Starching Washing should not be treated with fabric softener.

Pour starch into the fabric softener dispenser ~ according to manufacturers specifications.

Select Rinse, after setting the spin speed press Start/Reload button. Once water flows into

the washing machine, pour the solution into the compartment I.

Dyeing/bleaching

Do not dye and chlorine bleach laundry in the washing machine.

Care

Machine housing, control panel

 Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.

 Do not use any abrasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners).

 Immediately remove laundry and cleaning agent residues.

 Do not clean the appliance with a water jet.

Clean the detergent drawer

if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.

1. Pull out the drawer up to the stop position, press down the latch on the

insert and remove the drawer completely .

2. Remove insert: pull insert upwards with finger.

3. Clean the detergent dispenser and the insert with water and a brush.

4. Refit the insert and secure in place (the cylinder should fit over the

guide pin).

5. Insert the detergent drawer.

Leave the detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.

Drum

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

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

Descaling No laundry in the machine!

This is not necessary if the detergent is dosed correctly. However, if it is necessary, follow the

instructions of the descaler manufacturer.

Information on the display

No water supply;

Inlet filter blocked? Clean filter; apage 11

Supply hose kinked or blocked;

Low water supply.

Clean drain pump; apage 11

Outlet pipe / drainage hose blocked.

other displays

Switch off the appliance, wait 5 seconds and switch it back on;

If the display appears again, call the customer service. apage 13 or the

guarantee card.

 Risk of electric shock!

Pull out the mains plug!

 Risk of explosion! No solvents!

Maintenance

Drain pump

 Set the programme selector to Â Off, disconnect the mains plug.

1. Open the serveice flap.

2. Take the drainage hose out of the holder.

3. Remove sealing cap, allow detergent solution to flow out. Have a suitable

container ready.

Push up the closing cap and place the drain hose back in its holder.

4. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (Caution! residual water).

Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (fan impeller

in the detergent-solution pump must rotate).

5. Reinsert and screw on pump cover. Handle should be vertical.

6. Place the service flap back on and close.

1. To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the outlet during the next

wash: Pour 1 litre of water into dispenser II and start the Spin

programme.

Filter in the water inlet hose

Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:

1. Turn off the tap.

2. Select any programme (except Spin/Empty ).

3. Choose Start /Reload button and allow the programme to run for approx. 40 seconds.

4. Set the programme selector to Â Off. Disconnect the mains plug.

Clean the filter:

1. Depending on model: Remove the supply hose from the tap.

Clean the filter with a small brush.

and/or:

Remove the hose from the rear, remove the filter

using pliers and clean the filter.

2. Reconnect the supply hose and check if it is tight.

 Risk of scalding!

Allow detergent solution to cool down!

 Turn off the tap!

What to do if 

Water is running out.  Correctly attach/replace drainage hose.

 Tighten screw-fitting on the supply hose.

Water not flowing in.

Detergent not washed in.

 Start/Reload not selected?

 Tap not open?

 Filter blocked? Cleaning the filter a Page 11

 Supply hose kinked or jammed?

Washing-machine door

cannot be opened.

 Safety function active. Stop programme? a Page 4

 (Rinse stop = without final spin) selected? a Page 5

 Can be opened via emergency release only? a Page 13

Programme does not

start.

 Start/Reload or  (Finish in) time selected?

 Door closed?

 Childlock active? Deactivate a Page 6

Additional function could

not activate for selected

programme.

 If the additional function is selectable? a Page 7,programme

overview.

Detergent solution is not

drained.

 Clean detergent-solution pump. a Page 11

 Clean outlet pipe and/or drainage hose.

Water not visible in the

drum.

 Not a fault  water below the visible area.

Spin result not

satisfactory, washing

wet/too damp.

 Not a fault  unbalanced load detection system has stopped

the spin cycle, washing unevenly distributed.

Distribute small and large items of washing in the drum.

 Too low speed selected? a Page 5

Spin cycle actuated

several times.

 Not a fault  unbalanced load detection system adjusts

imbalance.

Residual water in the

dispenser for care

product 0.

 Not a fault  effect of the care product not impaired.

 If required, clean insert. a Page 10

Odour formation in the

washing machine.

 Run Easy care 40 °C programme without washing.

Use standard detergent.

Foam comes out of the

detergent drawer.

 Too much detergent used?

Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour

into dispenser II.

(Not for outdoor, sports and down-filled textiles!)

 Reduce detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.

Loud noise formation,

vibrations and wandering

during spin cycle.

 Appliance feet fixed?

Secure appliance feet. a Installation Instructions

 Transportation protection devices removed?

Remove transportation protection devices.

a Installation Instructions

Display panel/indicator

lights do not function

while the appliance is

running.

 Power failure?

 Fuse tripped? Switch on/replace fuse.

 If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer service.

Childproof lock(

flashes.

 After setting the childproof, the location of the programme

selector has changed.

 Childproof lock has not been deactivated.aPage 10,

deactivate the childproof lock.

The programme takes

longer than usual.

 Not a fault  unbalanced load detection system adjusts

imbalance by repeatedly distributing the washing.

 Not a fault  foam detection system active  a rinse cycle

is switched on.

What to do if 

Detergent residue on the

washing.

 Occasionally phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble

residue.

 Select Rinse or brush the laundry after washing.

If a fault cannot be rectified (switching the machine on and off) or a repair is required:

 Set programme selector to

Â Off and pull out the mains plug.

 Turn off the tap and call customer service. a Installation instructions

Emergency release e.g. if power failure occurs

If power cut when programme is running, the safety device will lock the door to avoid water flow

out of the machine.

 The programme will continues to run when the power is restored. The laundry can be

removed when the programme ended.

 Release emergency release to open the door if the laundry need to remove immediately!

Risk of scalding!

Wash liquor and washing may be hot. If required, leave to cool down.

Do not reach into the drum in case it is still rotating.

Do not open the door if you can still see water through the glass.

1. Set programme selector to

Â Off, pull out the mains plug.

2. Drain detergent solution. a Page 11

3. Take the emergency release out of the holder.

Pull down emergency release with a tool and release.

Door can then be opened.

Customer service

Before calling the after-sales service, please check whether you can eliminate the fault

yourself.

a Operating instructions, Page 12,13; What to do if ...

If you require advice, even during the warranty period, you will incure costs for the call-out of

a technician.

You can find your nearest customer service in the enclosed list. Please give customer service

the detailed information of your address, telephone number, error description, phurchase

date, product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance to prevent

unnecessary call-outs. This will save your additional costs.

Product number Production number

This information can be found in the open

door and on the rear of the appliance.

Uniform customer service number in China: 400 885 5888

Consultation hotline: 800 828 0088

Fax: 025-84701672

Washing machine

WLO20260TI

(XQG56-20260)

WLO20268TI

(XQG56-20268)

WAP20268TI

(XQG75-20268)

WAP24269TI

(XQG75-24269)

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