Bosch WFF 16 series Operating Instructions Manual

Table of Contents

Page

Things to watch Disposal methods

Packaging from your new machine 3

Old appliance 3

Safety and Warnings

3

This is your new washing machine

Your new washing machine

4

Environmental / Conservation Issues

4

Getting to know your machine

5

The programme selector / programs

6

The spin speed selector

7

The start time voters

8

Additional functions

“Prewash” button 9

“Short Wash” button 9

“Higher Water Level” button 9

“Intensive” button 9

The detergent dispenser

10

Preparing information for detergents and laundry

Laundry Detergent 11

Sorting laundry 12

Preserve and laundry equipment from damage 12

Stain removal 12

First commissioning

The first wash cycle 13

Water hardness memory aid 13

So is washed

Switch on / loading laundry

14

Setting the wash programme / start programme

15

End programmes with rinse hold

16

End of the programme

17

Special programmes

Soaking 18

Strengthen 18

Dyeing 18

Decolourise 18

Change programme

18

Maintenance Care

Cleaning the machine 19

Descaling the machine 19

Cleaning the drum 19

Water supply hose 19

Antifreeze 19

Cleaning the detergent drawer 20

Cleaning the drain pump 21

Cleaning the water inlet filter 22

Problem solving Fixing minor faults yourself

23

Customer service

26

Disposal Methods

Packaging from your new machine

Dispose of packing material properly.

Packaging materials are not toys for children.

All packaging materials used are

environmentally friendly and recyclable.

The boxes are made of 80% to 100% recycled

paper.

Wood parts are not chemically treated.

The films are made of polyethylene (PE),

banding is made of polypropylene (PP) and

the CFC-free cushions are made of expanded

polystyrene (PS). These materials are pure

hydrocarbon compounds and recyclable.

Due to the treatment and reuse saves raw

materials and reduces waste volumes.

In Germany you can return the packaging to

the dealer from whom you bought the device.

Old Appliance

Disable discarded appliances:

Pull out the mains plug, cut the cord and

discard with mains plug.

Break the door lock so that playing children

cannot become locked and endangering their

lives.

The old machine contains valuable materials

that should be supplied to a recycling centre.

Please help within this way in an

environmentally responsible disposal or

recycling.

Addresses of recyclables centres for the

disposal of this product, find out about your

local government.

Safety and Warnings

Note before commissioning:

Read the enclosed documents carefully. They

contain important information about

installation, use and safety of the device.

The documents, if required for a subsequent

owner, keep it safely.

Install the machine according to the

installation instructions. Remove and keep

transit bolts.

Do not connect a machine with visible

damage. When in doubt, contact customer

service or dealer.

When washing, note:

Operate the appliance cold only with potable

water.

Only use the device in the household for

washing machine washable fabrics in washing

lye.

Do not leave children unsupervised with the

device.

Keep pets away from the unit.

When washing with high temperatures, do

not touch the washing machine door.

Caution when draining hot detergent solution.

At the end of the program:

Do not reach into the rotating drum.

Switch off the appliance after program has

ended.

Close on a system without Aqua-Stop faucet.

To protect the device, pay attention:

Do not climb on the appliance.

Do not lean on the machine door or the door.

Note when transporting:

The Transport locks must be installed.

Be careful when transporting the machine!

Risk of injury!

Do not lift the unit by its projecting parts!

Your new appliance

A product based on the proven and equipped

with nine, the textile and detergent

development accordingly use appropriate

content and services with a wide range of

programs for all washable fabrics.

The upper water system has been further

improved. In addition to the constant water

shower from above the laundry is wetted

directly from the front already at start of

washing.

The automatic load automatically adjusts

consumption levels and times based on a

fuzzy control on the respective amount of

laundry and textile.

The laundry agitator with the openings for

the upper hand in an asymmetrical shape, so

that when appropriately matched washing

movements a gentle or stronger mechanical

action acting on the textile.

The variable detergent drawer is designed for

all commercially available compact and liquid

detergent. In conjunction with the "intensive"

button the separate addition of stain removal

salts and powder bleach is allowed.

The eco-ball closure of the tub reliably brings

the full detergent usage.

The foam detection decide on the number of

rinses.

The washing, rinsing and spin times are

reduced automatically depending on the

program selection and loading, where you can

decide the speed selector, if the laundry is

spun at high or low speeds or with a special,

longer interval spin.

Environmental / Conservation Issues

On economical and Environmentally-friendly

wash when containing the maximum amount

of laundry:

Cotton items 5 kg

Clean, delicate wash and wool 2 kg

To save energy:

More often the energy-saving program

cooking Wash 60 C e use instead Cottons 90

C. This program is achieved by a prolonged

washing time with significantly lower energy

one the 90 C program comparable cleaning.

To save water, energy and detergent:

Dispense with lightly to normally soiled

washing prewash.

To save energy and time:

On low soiled laundry, press the "Short Wash"

button.

How to save detergent:

Detergent according to water hardness,

degree of soiling and wash load dosing and

follow the instructions on the detergent

packages.

Getting to know your machine

1 Detergent drawer

2 Panel

3 Loading door

4 Press to turn the appliance on/off

5 Press to open the door

6 "Prewash" button for washing

especially heavily soiled laundry

(additional function, page 9)

7 “Short Wash" button for shorter wash

time for lightly soiled laundry

(additional function, page 9)

8 “Higher Water Level” button for a

higher water level during washing and

rinsing (additional function, page 9)

9 Indicator lamps (LED) for the buttons

10 Spin speed selector for different spin

speeds, interval spin or rinse hold

(additional function, page 7)

11 Program selector to set the program

and temperature (Page 6)

12 Display for selected program

13 Knob to start the program (page 8)

14 Program sequence display

The program selector / programs

The programs are set using the program

selector. It can be turned in both directions.

Adjust only the predetermined positions.

When set between two different positions,

significant variations in temperature, with risk

of damage to washing, can occur.

For the different textiles following basic wash

and special programs are available.

Cottons

For heat resistant textiles made of cotton or

linen.

Cottons

Energy-intensive program with water cooling.

The hot water is mixed before pumping with

about 4 to 7 liters of cold water. It should

preferably be selected when the house

sewers are not designed for high

temperatures.

Cottons

Energy-intensive program.

Cottons

Energy saving program. Through a prolonged

washing time is achieved with less energy

than the 90 C program comparable cleaning.

Colours

For hard wearing textiles made of cotton or

linen.

Program 1 - Stained-Cottons Spinning

To spin individual items of laundry or for

continuing the program if "Rinse hold" has

been selected (see page 17).

Easy-care

For easy-care fabrics made of cotton,

synthetic or blended fabrics, outerwear.

Program 2 - Easy care spinning.

To spin individual items of laundry or for

continuing the program if "Rinse hold" has

been selected (see page 17).

Delicates cold

For delicate easy-care fabrics made of cotton,

synthetic or blended fabrics, curtains.

Program 3 - Delicates Spinning

To spin individual items of laundry or for

continuing the program if "Rinse hold" has

been selected (see page 17).

Wool cold

For machine-washable woolen textiles and

wool blends.

Program 4 - Wool Spinning

To spin individual items of laundry or for

continuing the program if "Rinse hold" has

been selected (see page 17).

Program 5 - Strengths

For fabrics made from cotton or linen (see

page 19).

Program 6 – Soaking

For pretreatment heavily stained washing (see

page 19).

Program 7 – Draining

To drain the cooling water by setting "Rinse

Hold" (see page 17).

X

Allows you to cancel a program set by mistake

(see page 19).

The spin speed selector

The spin speed selector provides the option to

select different spin speeds, interval spin and

rinse hold.

The spin speed selector can be rotated in both

directions.

Adjust only the Predetermined positions.

When set between two different positions,

significant variations in temperature, with risk

of damage to washing, can occur.

Basic position

(The Spin speed selector pointing upward)

The textiles are automatically rotated at the

maximum spin speed. This depends on your

device type and by the setting program (see

table below).

Use the spin speed selector to alter the spin

speed.

For laundry care in the spin cycle with

delicates, woollens and delicates are

automatically limited (see table) and not

exceeded even at higher positions of

adjustment.

For delicate fabrics, you should select a lower

spin speed for gentle fabric care.

The lowest spin speed is 400 revolutions per

minute (rev / min).

Saving Note:

If the laundry is to be dried in a tumble dryer,

select a high spin speed, as well dewatered

laundry to tumble drying requires much less

energy and time.

IVS – Intermediate Spinning

The laundry is gently spun and scattered in

several intervals. In this setting, the program

extended by 7 - 15 minutes.

Wool is projected only on an interval due to

the shrinking danger.

Rinse Hold

The laundry remains in the last rinse water

(Exit program see page 16).

WFF 20…

WFF 18…

WFF 17…

WFF 16…

Hot Wash /

Coloureds 1000 900 850 800

Easy Care

900

90

0

850

800

Delicates

600

Wool

900

850

800

The knob for start and program flow

The programs are started with the knob for

starting. Turn the knob clockwise. The

program sequence display rotates with it and

can be set to the start position.

The knob for start can also be rotated

counterclockwise. The program sequence

displays but then does not rotate with it.

Always turn clockwise to adjust.

Program Flow

The knob for start also displays the current

program status.

After starting the display of the start time

voters running in overdrive on the top of your

location program.

During the wash program, the individual

program sections are displayed on the display

screen.

Symbols on the indicator disc.

Prewash

Main wash

Rinsing

Softening / final rinse

Rinse Hold

Spin

Additional functions

The basic wash programs are designed for

normal to slightly soiled household linen. For

special requirements additional functions can

be selected by pressing the corresponding

buttons.

What are the additional features and how to

use them, refer to the following:

"Prewash" button

In particularly start soiled laundry, with strong

stains or Professional wash.

1/3 of the detergent in chamber | Fill.

Please note:

When wool program is selected, prewash is

not running, in order to protect the fiber.

"Short wash" button

For low to lightly-soiled laundry. The washing

time is shortened.

“Higher Water Level” button

The water levels are increased in the washing

process, another rinse cycle is switched.

The detergent dispenser

Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.

Washing or cleaning agents in Compartment I,

II or fill.

Compartment I: Detergent for prewash,

powder bleach (only for devices with key

"Intensive" button), soaking agent.

Compartment II: Detergent for the main

wash, modular detergents, starch.

Compartment : Detergent for the last

rinse; for example, Softener.

For the different types and amounts of

detergents, the insert in Chamber II can be

moved.

When small amounts of washing powder, eg

compact detergents,

pull the tray forward.

The arrow on the divider points to the symbol

If you are using large amounts of washing

powder, slide the insert all the way back

(default setting).

The arrow on the divider points to the symbol

If you are using liquid detergent, pull the

insert forward and push it down.

The arrow on the divider points to the symbol

The scale on the insert facilitates the dosing of

the liquid detergent.

When using a dispensing container for liquid

detergent, place into the drum with the

laundry (see page 11).

Laundry Detergent

You can use any commercially available

powder or liquid detergents for drum type

washing machines.

Never use solvent-based cleaning agents in

washing machines! There is a risk of

explosion!

Keep detergents and fabric care additives

where they are inaccessible to children.

Amount of detergent

Only the correct dosage leads to good

washing results, follow the instructions on the

packaging of the detergent. Use the insert for

liquid detergent in the detergent drawer or

use the dosage aids, eg. Dosing balls, sacs that

are attached to the detergents.

The amount of detergent depends on:

Water hardness

The degree of soiling

The amount of laundry

Dosing of the particular detergent.

Insufficient amount of detergent is noticeable

only after repeated underdosing:

The laundry is gray or not clean.

It can form point-like, gray-brown spots (fat

lice) on the laundry.

The radiators calcify.

Too much detergent has the result:

An unnecessarily high amount of pollution

A small washing action by excessive foaming,

and thus poor washing results.

The detergent quantities indicated on the

packets refer to full drum loads.

With smaller amounts of laundry or low

soiling level, reduce the amount of detergent.

Notes

Liquid detergents and start time delay

(Start time delay see page 8).

In Start time delay a dispensing container for

liquid detergents, eg. Ball, use, otherwise the

liquid detergent slowly runs out of the

detergent drawer and thickened. If this

happens repeatedly, it can lead to blockages

caused by detergent deposits.

Wait until the end of the program before

removing laundry!

Softeners

In the water hardness ranges 2-4 special

softeners may be used. See package details!

The amount of detergent in this case,

according to hardness range 1 meter. First,

pour in the detergent, then pour the water

softener in the same chamber, so the liquids

are better blended.

Soaking

Fill in chamber 1 of the detergent drawer.

Select “Soaking” Program (see page 18).

Fabric conditioner

Pour into chamber . Do not exceed the

"max", as these are usually flushed with the

detergent together beginning of the program,

and no fabric softener only in the program

section. Stir liquid softener before filling, in

order to avoid clogging the overflow.

Fine finishes and natural strength.

Pour into chamber II of the detergent drawer.

Select program strengths (see page 18).

Bleach, stain remover

Powdered bleach and stain salts can be used

additionally for textiles with bleachable stains.

At Staging of "intensive" button (not all

devices) means fill in chamber I. Without

button "Intensive": first, the detergent, then

pour the bleach powder or stain remover into

compartment II.

Preparing laundry

Sorting laundry

Sort the laundry according to the care

symbols that are specified on the care labels.

Knitwear made of wool or wool rich must

"does not felt" to be in "non-felting" or

"machine washable" with the addition.

Otherwise, there is risk of felting!

You may just wash laundry in the machine,

which is marked with the following care

symbols:

Cottons

Coloureds

Easy-care laundry

Machine-washable wool

Laundry that is labeled with the following care

symbols should not be washed in the

machine:

Hand-wash

Do not wash

Sort the laundry by color. Wash white and

colored items separately, white laundry is

otherwise gray.

Do not wash new colored washing with other

washing. Risk of discoloration!

Do not overload laundry. Overcrowding

impairs the washing results.

Maximum loading amounts:

Hot wash Coloureds 5 kg

Easy care, delicates, wool 2 kg

Preserve laundering and equipment from

damage.

Allow items that have been with solvent-

based cleaning agents, eg. Stain removers,

benzine, pretreated, to air-dry before

washing. Risk of explosion!

Remove foreign bodies and metal parts, eg.

Safety pins, paper clips, out of the laundry.

Brush sand out of pockets and collars.

Close zippers, studs you to remuneration.

Remove curtain runners or tie them into a

washing bag or pouch.

Wash particularly delicate items, such as

Tights or curtains, or small items, such as

Socks or handkerchiefs in a washing bag or

pillowcase.

Turn trousers, knitwear and knitted textiles,

e.g. Knitted underwear, T-shirts, sweatshirts,

inside out.

Stain removal

Stubborn stains are sometimes not removed

by washing once. Stains should, therefore, be

removed as soon as possible, as long as they

are fresh, are removed or at least treated.

Dried stains are more difficult or impossible to

remove.

Fresh stain: Try it first with soap and water.

Do not rub on the fabric, but only pat.

First commissioning

The first wash cycle (without laundry)

The first wash cycle should be carried out

without laundry, in order to remove

production-related test water residues.

1. Make sure that the transport lock is located

on the rear panel (see installation

instructions).

2. Open the tap.

3. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.

4. Fill in Chamber II half a measuring cup full

detergent. Do not use fine order wool

detergent, because the foaming is too high.

5. Press the "On / Off" button.

6. Set the program selector to Cottons 60 C.

7. Set the knob to start on the start position.

The program runs.

8. After the end of program, press the "On /

Off" button.

Reminder for water hardness

Insufficient amounts of detergent will depend

on the water hardness. Your local water

company can give you information about the

water hardness.

In the detergent drawer, a reminder of the

water hardness can be set, e.g. 3.

Water hardness details

Hardness

range Feature

German

hardness

1

Soft

0

–

7

2

Medium

8

-

14

3

Hard

15

-

21

4

Very hard

Over 21

Switch on / loading laundry

Turn on the device

Press the "On / Off" button.

The indicator light illuminates.

Filling the washer

1. Press the "Door" button.

The loading door springs open.

Make sure before loading the washing that

there are no foreign bodies or even trapped

pets in the drum.

2. Place the garments separately and loosely

in the drum, with a mixture of large and small

pieces.

3. Make sure that no items of laundry are

clamped between the washing machine door

and rubber gasket.

4. Close the loading door by compressing it

until the lock audibly engages.

Setting the wash program / start program

Setting the wash program

Set the program selector to the

desired program,

eg. Coloured Cottons 60 C.

For special requirements, eg. if you want to

wash heavily soiled laundry or additionally use

bleach or stain remover, you can select

additional functions.

For accurate information on the additional

functions, see page 9.

Tip: A brief overview of the program and

additional buttons is located in the detergent

drawer.

Starting the program

Make sure that the loading door is

completely closed.

In the washing machine door is not closed, a

safety switch prevents the operation of the

unit.

Turn the program start knob

clockwise to the start position.

End of program:

If you...

• did not select the additional function

"Rinse hold", read page 17.

• have selected the additional function

"Rinse hold", read page 16.

End programs with Rinse Hold.

Precondition: You have selected the

additional function "Rinse Hold".

The laundry is in the final rinse water. The

display shows the rinse hold. The door can be

opened only after spinning the laundry or

after pumping of the rinse water.

You have two ways to exit the program:

The laundry will be spun

Set the spin speed selector to the

desired numbers of revolution, eg.

600, or IVS.

The water is pumped out, the washing

is spun.

Or

The laundry is to be removed dripping

wet.

Set the program selector to 7. The

rinsing water is pumped out.

End of the programme / Turning off the device

End of program

- The program start knob is in

the end position.

-The “Door” lamp is

extinguished.

To remove the laundry:

Press the "Door" button.

The loading door springs

open.

Remove any foreign objects (eg.

paper clips) from the drum and

rubber seal! Otherwise, there is a risk

of rusting!

Leave the machine door open slightly,

so that it can dry out.

Turning off the device

1. Press the "On / Off" button. The

light goes out.

For a device without Aqua-Stop:

2. Close the tap.

For a device with Aqua-Stop (see

figure) this is not necessary because

the safety device automatically locks

the water supply directly behind the

faucet at the end of the program.

Special programs / Change program

Soaking (program 6)

1. Insert the same color wash only.

2. Fill Chamber I with soak detergent.

Read the information on the

packaging!

3. Press the "On / Off" button.

4. Set program selector to 6.

5. Set knob start to the starting

position.

The program runs

The soak program lasts 2.5 hours. The

soaking liquor is pumped off briefly to

have a washing optimum water level.

Now you have two options:

Use soaking water for

washing.

Set and start the wash

program. No additional

washing can be added.

Or

Fresh water for washing use:

6. A spin program perform.

7. Set After spinning washing

program.

8. Press the “Prewash” button.

9. Fill detergent only in compartment

II.

10. Start the wash program.

Strengths (Program 5)

The washing should not be treated

with fabric softener.

1. Dissolve starching agents in water.

Read the information on the

packaging!

2. Switch on the device.

3. Turn the program selector to

5.

4. Set the knob to start on the start

position.

5. When adding the water, pull the

detergent drawer out slightly and

place starching agent in Chamber II.

6. Close the detergent drawer.

The strength program lasts about 25

minutes and ends with a short gentle

spin.

To dye

Dyeing is possible in your washing

machine with limitations.

Please use only environmentally

friendly dyeing agents. Observe the

manufacturer's instructions for

application and suitability for washing

machines.

A later staining of the laundry by color

deposits on equipment components

cannot be ruled out.

Note: After each dyeing, perform a

boil wash program (90 C) without

laundry. Add 1/2 measuring cup full of

detergent into chamber II.

Decolorize

Decolorizing is not possible in the

device. Discoloring agent may contain

sulfur or chlorine and damage parts.

Change program

If a program has been erroneously set

and started, a change is possible as

follows:

1. Set the program selector to X.

Turn the program start knob to the

end position. The solution is not

drained.

2. Turn the program selector knob to

the new program.

3. Turn the start position knob to

Start.

Maintenance / Care / Cleaning

Cleaning the machine

Do not use solvents! These

substances can damage parts, toxic

vapors and are explosive!

Do not spray the machine with a jet of

water!

Clean the cabinet and panel with

soapy water or with a commercial

solvent-free, non-abrasive detergent.

Descaling the machine

With the correct dosage of detergent,

a descaling is generally not required.

Descaling agents contain acids, which

can attack parts of the appliance and

cause discoloration to laundry.

If you still want to descale, note the

manufacturer's instructions on the

application.

Cleaning the drum

Remove rust stains caused by broken-

down metal parts with chlorine-free

cleaning agents. Never use steel wool!

Water supply hose

Only for models without Aqua-stop:

To avoid water damage, have it

checked by a specialist after about 5

years of operation.

Frost protection

If the unit is in a room that is

susceptible to frost, any remaining

water must be removed immediately

from the drain pump and the water

inlet hose.

Emptying the drain pump

See ‘Cleaning the drain pump’ (page

21).

Draining the water supply hose

Turn off the tap.

For devices without Aqua-Stop:

Unscrew the hose to the

water tap; let the water run

into a container. Screw the

hose back to the tap.

For devices with Aqua-Stop:

Unscrew the hose and allow it

to lie on the on the floor. Turn

on any wash program for

about 40 seconds. Residual

water runs out of the inlet

hose. (Use wipes). Screw the

hose back to the tap.

Maintenance / Care / Cleaning

Cleaning the detergent drawer

1. Pull out the dispenser drawer until it stops.

2. Press and hold the back of the fabric

softener compartment-cover, pressed and

pull out the detergent drawer.

3. Take out the insert.

4. Clean chambers under running water.

5. Put the insert back into the detergent

drawer.

6. Put the detergent drawer into the machine.

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