Bosch WM12S3600W/30 User manual

Brand: Bosch

Model: WM12S3600W/30

Category: Washing machines

Type: User manual

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Childproof lock (

Programme will not be changed by accidental operation.

To activate the childproof lock:

 After the programme starts or finish in time being activated

apage 6, press and hold the

( button for 5 seconds;

 Release when the

(symbol lights up. If button signal is on, an acoustic signal will be heard.

When the programme ends, is displayed, but the door is locked, (symbol and the

Start/Reload indicator remains on to remind you to deactivate the childproof lock.

To deactivate the childproof lock:

 Touch the

( button until the ( symbol turns off.

 Release the

(button.

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

original programme will go on running. If the childproof lock is deactivated while the

programme selector is on a different position from when the childproof lock was activated, the

running programme will be halted.

Additional functions

see also programme overview apage 7

speed Ĉ

Optimize the washing process and shorten the washing time.

Rinse+ Additional rinse cycles, extended washing time. For areas with

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

eco ć

Shorten the washing time. For energy conservation.

Night wash

For

cotton, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics. Programme

with lower noise. Buzzer volume will be off.

Low spin speed will influnce the spin effect of the laundry. You

can select Spin programme to get satisfactory spin effect

before they are aired.

Start/Reload

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

Signal

Drum light Only WAS284670W has this function.

Drum light is installed at the top of drum, it lights up when the door is opened or closed, convinient to add or remove

the laundry. The drum light goes out after the programme runs for several seconds.

Set to Off for

at least 5

seconds

1 step to

right, the LED

display is on

Keep

selected, and

1 step to right,

Button signals Information signals

Set volume* Set volume*1 step to right Set to Off

direct

*If required, set repeatedly

Release

2. Set volume for ...

1. Activate setting

mode for signal

volume

Programme ended when ...

... Start/Reload indicate light goes out(if childproof lock

was activedapage 6) and or (if



was

selected, without drain) appears on the display field, the

buzzer sounds. Set volume of buzzer apage 6.

if  was selected, run Spin programme firstly before

removing the laundry.

 Touch Start/Reload button directly (the default spin

speed can be changed in advance), spin programme

starts;



Or select Spin programme and set spin speed, touch the

Start/

Reload button again.

6 Change programme ...

If you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:

 Reselect the programme.

-- If necessary, set programe and select additional

functions. apage 5, 6.

 Touch Start/Reload button, new programme starts.

Pause the programme ...

 Touch the Start/Reload button.

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

up and appears in the displays, the door can be

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

and are displayed alternately, the door cannot be

opened due to a high water level in the drum, a high

temperature or the spin speed.

 Touch 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.

 Select Start/Reload.

Sort and load 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.

Do not exceed the maximum load

apage 7.

Observe the instructions in the Important information section apage 9!

Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.

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.

Checking 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, bleach, stain

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 energy consumption.

Each appliance which leaves our factory is 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 Washing .......................................................................................... 3/4

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

ʋ Display information, Options, Functions .................................... 5/6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ʋ What to do if .................................................................................... 12

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

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

Protection of the environment/Conservation tips

 Load the maximum amount of laundry for the particular

programme.

 Wash normally soiled laundry without prewash.

 Select Power 60 60 °C programme with the additional

function of eco ć÷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.

Preparation

Before first wash cycle, run Easy-Care programme without any

laundry to clean the drum apage 9.

Setting and adjusting the programme

Display panel/

Option buttons/

Additional functions

Programme selector Start/

Reload

For additional functions and option

buttons see individual settings, page 5/6.

All buttons are sensitive, they only

need to be touched gently! If you

press and hold the °C Temp., c

Spin speed or 



Finish in option

buttons, the setting options

automatically scroll through.

Close the washing

machine door

Touch Start / Reload

button



Wash

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!

 Keep pets away from the washing machine!

 The washing machine is not to be used by

children or person not familiar with the operating

instructions.

 Install and operate the washing machine in a

room with a drain.

 Do not wash the carpet.

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

cable into a socket which conncted with reliable

earth correctly.

Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.

This prevents blockages.

Display symbols

Display information

Display show may vary

depending on the model and

selected programme.

Option buttons

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

The effects depending on the progress of the programme, for example, the spin speed cannot be changed

when the spin programme is runing, the default temperature cannot be changed when the machine is

heated.

Temp. °C

You can change the indicated washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature which can be

selected depends on the programme that has been chosen apage 7.

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 theprogramme 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/Relaod.

Spin 

You can change the indicated spin speed. The maximum spin speed which can be selected depends on

the chosen programme. If  is selected, the load is held in the rinsing water

ª Washing: On if wash process is running.

Rinse: On if rinse process is running.

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Spin: On if spin process is active.

Water tap: Flashing if tap not open or no water supply.

 Door:

On if door can be opened.

Overdosage: On if too much detergent used.

Automatic load detection: Automatically

detects the load size after water inlet phase and sets

accurate remaining time. Symbols indicate small, middle

and full loads measured* according to the recommended

max. load of the selected programme.

( Automatic display of the detected load only for washing

programmes with a max. load recommendation > 3.0 kg,

and not for other programmes or water in the drum

originally; Different types of textiles with different water

absorption rates may influence the load display.)

Before the programme starts, the max.recommanded load is

displayed when opening the door; remaining time and finish-

in time is displayed when closing the door.

LH: max. recommanded load for selected programme

apage 7 Programme overview

 remaining time

: finish-in time defined by user apage 5

: pause

: door can be opened in Pause status

: end of programme

: end of programme with the



setting

 set volume of signals apage 6

: Information on the display apage 10

Removing laundry

Open washing machine door and remove laundry.

Turn off the tap

Switch off

Make sure that the programme is ended, and is

displayed. Set Programme selector to Â

Off.

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

Programmes

Detailed programme overview apage 7

Power 60

Hardwearing textile

Prewash

Mix Textiles made of cotton and synthetics

Synthetics Synthetics, easy-care textiles

ÿ Wool Hand and machine-washable wool or

wool-rich textiles

Silk/Delicates Silk and delicate washable textiles

Super 15 Extra short program

Outdoor+ Textiles with membrane coating and

water-resistant textiles

Denim Jeans and dark color textiles

Sportswear Sportsweare made of microfibre

Down Machine-washable textiles filed with

down

Antibacteria Program for allergic people and

advanced hygiene

Rinse Extra rinse with spin

Spin Additional spin cycle

Drum clean For drum hygiene or fluff removal. Use

the programme once every three

months

Detergent drawer

with dispenser I, II, ~

Control panel

Door handle

Service flap

Display information ,Options, Functions Options,Functions

Programme selector for

switching the machine on

and off and for selecting the

programme. Can be rotated

in either direction.

Drum light (only WAS284670W

has this function)

Drum

냋

Read these instructions before switching on the washing

machine. Also follow the separate installation instructions.

Overview of programmes (See also information on

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page

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Progarmmes

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max. load

in kg.

Type of laundry

Compartment

speed*

eco*

Rinse plus

Night wash

c

Rinse cycles

* **

Power 60

D90

8.0/5.0

Hard-wearing textiles made of cotton or blended fabric.



2 (3)

Prewash Energy-intensive program for heavily soiled hard-wearing textiles made of cotton or linen.  2 (3)

Antibacteria

D60

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

wearing textiles made of cotton or linen.



3 (4)

Denim

D40

3.5

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

synthetic textiles.



3 (4)

Mix

D60

Mixed load consisting of textiles made of cotton and synthetics.  3 (4)

Synthetics Textiles made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics.



3 (4)

Sportswear

D40

Suitable for sportsweare made of microfibre e.g Acrylic, Nylon, Spandex etc.  2 (3)

Silk/Delicate

2.0

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



2 (3)

ÿüWool

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

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

laundry.



2 (3)

Down

D60

Machine-washable textiles filed with down (e.g. jackets, pillows, blankets). 

3 (4)

Drum Clean D, 40, 90 0

Special program for drum hygiene or fluff removal

90° = antibacterial program, use no detergent

40° = antibacterial program, special drum cleaning detergent can be used

D(cold)= fluff rinsing program, to remove fluff accumulated in the tub during drying

cycles.





Outdoor+

D40

1.0

Washing with subsequent waterproofing of all-weather, sportswear and outdoor clothing,

and clothing with a weatherproof membrane, waterproof fabrics.

2 (3)

Spin

8.0

Extra spin with selectable spin speed.

Rinse

Extra rinse with spin.

1 (2)

 The programmes are time-controlled for lightly soiled textiles. If textiles are heavily soiled, reduce the load and select additional function, e.g.Power 60.

 Max. load according to GB 12021.4-2004.

* : Obligate; : optional. speed /eco ¢ücan not be selected synchronously. If additional function speed  is selected, the defalut Max.load will be reduced accordingly.

**  Default rinse cycles (Max. Rinse cycles after selecting Rinse+ function).

Manufactor:BSH Electrical Appliance(Jiangsu)Co.,Ltd.

Address: No.208 Yaoxin Road. Nanjing Economic and

Technological Development Zone

Postalcode:210046

WAS244600W

WAS244680W

WAS284670W

9000786035

1112

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.

 Make sure the cable is pluged into a socket which conncted with

reliable earth correctly.

Danger to life

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 poisioning

 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 on the washing machine.

 Do not lean on the open washing machine door.

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

 Make sure the pump cap is screwed on when the machine is

running, avoid water leakage and touching the working

components of pump.

Consumption values

Model

8"48 8"48 8"48

Grade* 1 1 1

Power consumption

(Kwh/cycle)

1.19 1.19 1.19

Water consumption

(L/cycle)

79 79

Washing efficiency 1.06 1.06 1.06

Noise value**

Max. Spin value 68dB(A) 68dB(A) 67dB(A)

Max. Washing value 48dB(A) 48dB(A) 48dB(A)

* Energy consumption tested under standard programme Power 60 60 ºC, and additional

function of eco ć according to GB12021.4-2004.

** Noise value tested according to GB19606-2004.

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

















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Important information

Preparing/Protecting the laundry and the machine

 Empty pockets.

 Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).

 Turn inside out, e.g. knitwear, trousers, T-shirts and sweatshirts.

 Make sure that the wire-cup 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 fittings or place in a laundry bag.

Before washing for the first time

Do not put any laundry in the washing machine! Turn on the tap, fill approx.1 litre of water and

then pour ½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II. Set the Drum clean 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 Power 60 or Prewash additional

function.

Heavy Load less laundry. Prewash.

Select Power 60 or Prewash additional function.

Soaking Load laundry of the same colour

Add the appropriate dose detergent into dispenser II according to manufactors instruction,

set the Power 60 30°C programme and select Start/Reload. After 10 minutes, select Start/

Reload for soaking the laundry. When time is up, select Start/Reload to continue the

programme or select other washing programmes according to textiles.

Starching

Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener

Take starch suitable for 15 liter water and make it into liquid starch in accordance with the

manufactures instructions. Set the programme to Rinse. Select spin speed and then Start/

Reload. Add starch to dispenser I as soon as water flows into the machine.

Dyeing/bleaching

Do not dye/bleach laundry in the washing machine.

Down

Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener

Special programme for washable clothes filled with down. Only wash down clothes, no down

pillows or bedding. Wash large items seperately. Dose detergent economically. Then dry the

down in dryer machine to avoid agglomeration.

Care

Machine housing, control panel

 Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.

 Do not use abrasive detergents.

 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 residue.

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 detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.

Drum

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

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

Descaling No laundry in the machine!

This should not be necessary if the detergent is dispensed correctly. However, follow the

instructions of the descaler manufacturer.

Information on the display



Please close the door immediately because of rising water level; in pause status,

and are displayed alternately.



Door is locked due to safety reasons (water level and/or temperature are too high); in

pause status, and are displayed alternately. If you need to open the door,

wait for the temperature to drop or drain the water (e.g. select Spin programme).

Door cannot be locked/unlocked due to high temperature of the door lock. Wait a moment

and try again.

Tap turned ?

Inlet filter blocked ? Clean filter apage 11.

Supply hose kinked or blocked ?



The symbol  flashes, indicating the laundry inside are unbalanced. The washing

machines unbalanced load detection system can not adjust the imbalance.To protect the

mechanical systems, the machine will not achieve the highest spin speed, and the laundry

can not be spinned completely. Please wash small and large items of laundry together.

Clean detergent solution pump apage 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 services.apage 13 or the Warranty Card

 Risk of electric shock!

Pull out the mains plug!

 Risk of explosion! No solvents!

 Risk of scalding!

Allow detergent solution to cool down!

 Turn off the tap!

Maintenance

Drain pump blocked

Set programme selector to ÂOff, pull out the mains plug.

1. Open service 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. Close the service flap.

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 blocked in water inlet hose

Release water pressure in the supply hose:

1. Turn off the tap!

2. Select any programme (except Spin).

3. Press Start/Reload button. Leave programme for approx. 40 seconds.

4. Set programme selector to ÂOff. Pull out the mains plug.

Clean the filter:

5. Disconnect the hose from the water tap.

Clean filter with small brush.

remove hose from the rear of the appliance.

Take out filter with pliers and clean.

6. Connect the hose and check for leaks.

What to do if ...

Water is running out.  Fit/refit drainage hose correctly.

 Tighten screwfitting on the supply hose.

Water not flowing in.

Detergent not washed in.

 Start/Reload not selected?

 Tap not turned on?

 Filter blocked? Clean filter apage 11.

 Supply hose kinked or jammed?

Washing machine door cannot be

opened.

 Safety function active. Programme stopped? apage 4.

  (without final spin) selected? apage 5.

 Can be opened via emergency release only apage13.

Programme does not start.  Start/Reload or selected?

 Washing machine door closed?

Additional function could not

activate for selected programme.

 If the additional function is selectable? apage 7,

programme overview

Water is not drained.  Clean the pump apage 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.  Wash small and large items of laundry together.

 Too low speed selected? apage 5.

Spin cycle actuated several times.  Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts

imbalance.

Compartment ~ not completely

rinsed out.

 Remove the insert. Clean detergent drawer and insert

apage 10.

Odour formation in the washing

machine.

 Run Drum Clean 90 ºC programme without laundry.

 Use standard detergent.

Foam is coming out of the

detergent drawer.

 Too much detergent used? Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric

conditioner with ½ litre of water and pour into

dispenser II in the detergent drawer.

 Reduce detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.

Excessive noise, vibrations and

wandering during spin cycle.

 Appliance feet fixed?

Secure appliance feet aInstallation instructions,

page 5.

 Transportation safety devices removed?

Remove transportation protection devices

aInstallation instructions, page 3.

Display panel/indicator lights do

not function while the appliance is

running.

 Power failure?

 Circuit breaker tripped? Reset the circuit breaker /

change the fuse.

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

Programme sequence longer than

usual.

 Not a fault-unbalanced load detection system adjust

imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry .

 Not a fault-foam detection sysytem active.

Detergent residues on the laundry.  Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-

insoluble residues.

 Select Rinse or brush off residues when the laundry is

dry.

If you cannot correct a fault yourself or a repair is required:

 Set the programme selector to Â

Off and pull the mains plug out of the socket.

 Turn off the tap and call the after-sales services.

Emergency release e.g. in the event of power failure

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.

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.

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

 Drain the detergent solution apage 11

 Pull the emergency release with a tool and release. The washing

machine door can then be opened.

Customer service

Before calling the customer service, please check whether you can eliminate the fault

yourself.

aOperating instructions, page 12; What to do if ...

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

a technician.

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

These 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

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 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!

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