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Customer service 

Before you call customer service, please check 
whether you can eliminate the fault yourself (see from 
page 33). 

A technician who is called out to give advice will 
charge you, even if the appliance is still under 
guarantee. 

You can find your nearest customer service in the 
enclosed address list. Please provide customer 
service with the product number (E-Nr.) and the 
production number (FD) of the appliance. 

These numbers are shown on the rating plate which 
can be found on the frame of the open door and also 
on the identification plate, enclosed by a thick line, on 
the front of the machine behind the nameplate. 

Please note the two numbers in the space provided 
above.

In specifying the product number and production 
number of your appliance, you help us in our attempt 
to prevent unnecessary travelling and the associated 
extra costs.

Rating plate

E-Nr.

FD

Product number

Production number

Summary of Contents for WAG16260IN

Page 1: ...Washing machine en Operating and Installation Instructions WAG16260IN ...

Page 2: ...cing your washing machine 7 Before using your washing machine for the first time 9 Preparing sorting and loading the washing 10 Detergents and cleaning products 14 Programmes and functions 16 Washing 24 When the programme has Ended 26 Special applications 27 Cleaning and care 29 Troubleshooting Minor Faults 33 Consumption values 36 Customer service 37 Installing connecting and transporting 38 ...

Page 3: ... especially with respect to installing and connecting your washing machine please do not hesitate to contact our customer service department Further information and a selection of our products can be found on our internet page http www bosch home com Please read the operating and installation instruc tion supplied and handle the appliance accordingly These operating and installation instructions d...

Page 4: ... old appliance Old appliances are not worthless rubbish Environment conscious recycling can reclaim valuable raw materials m Danger of death Unplug mains plug on redundant appliances Cut off mains cable and discard with mains plug Destroy the lock on the door To prevent playing children from becoming trapped and endangered ensure that the door locking mechanism is disabled Packaging and old applic...

Page 5: ...just reduces the water and energy consumption Where possibe select the Cotton Hygiene with setting 60 C programme instead of Cotton Pre wash T with setting 90 C programme The longer washing time in this 60 C programme means that the cleaning effects are comparable with those of a 90 C programme although the power consump tion is considerably lower Do not use prewash for lightly to normally soiled ...

Page 6: ...ducts which are suitable for use in washing machines Do not leave children unsupervised near the washing machine Keep pets away from the washing machine Do not insert pull out the mains plug with wet hands Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the cable Do not touch the loading door when washing at high temperatures Caution when draining hot water Do not climb onto the washing machine Do not l...

Page 7: ...penser I Detergent for prewash or starch Dispenser II Detergent for main wash soaking agent water softener bleach or stain remover Dispenser M Additives e g fabric softener or former do not fill above the lower edge of the insert 1 Opening and closing the door Service flap ...

Page 8: ...bined before the programme is started The indicator lights of the buttons come on if the additional options are active Switching off the additional option Press the button again Indicator light goes out Programme selector For switching the machine on and off and for selecting the programme Can be rotated in either direction The programme selector does not rotate while the programme is running the ...

Page 9: ...wer all the way Pour approx 1 litre of water into chamber II of the detergent dispenser Half fill the measuring beaker with detergent and pour into chamber II Do not use any special detergents for delicates or woollens excessive foam Close the detergent drawer Close the washing machine door Set the programme selector to Cotton Prewash T and set the washing temperature to 90 C wash ready indicator ...

Page 10: ...ain runners or tie up in a net bag Wash in a net cushion cover delicates e jg tights curtains small laundry items e g socks handkerchiefs underwired bras underwire may become detached during washing and cause damage Trousers knitwear and knitted textiles e g jersey garments T shirts or sweatshirts should be turned inside out Sorting the washing Warning Washing may become discoloured Do not wash ne...

Page 11: ...nd towels bed linen used for up to one week Curtains without nicotine soiling used for up to six months Very soiled Visible soiling and or stains Kitchen towels used for up to one week Fabric serviettes Baby bibs Children s outer clothing or football jerseys and shorts soiled with grass and or earth Work clothes e g mechanic s overalls baker s and butcher s clothing Typical stains Skin grease cook...

Page 12: ...ndry that is labelled with the following care symbols 89 hard wearing textiles heat resistant textiles e g made from cotton or linen AB for easy care textiles e g cotton linen synthetic materials or blended fabrics E FA for easy care washable textiles e g silk satin synthetic materials or blended fabrics e g curtains hE FA for hand and machine washable wool or wool rich textiles e g cashmere mohai...

Page 13: ...may damage the laundry Before loading the laundry check that there is no debris in the drum Open the washing machine door Unfold the sorted items of clothing and place them loosely into the drum Mix large and small items Laundry items which vary in size are more evenly distributed during the spin cycle Do not exceed recommended loads Overloading will cause poor wash results and encourage creasing ...

Page 14: ...of the detergent manufacturer The correct dosage reduces the impact on the environment and produces a good washing result Pour liquid detergent into the corresponding dispenser Too little detergent The laundry is not washed clean and eventually becomes grey and hard Greyish brown dots grease spots may stain the laundry The heating elements are calcifying Too much detergent The environment is loade...

Page 15: ...aning product e g fabric softener or fabric conditioner do not fill above the lower edge of the insert 1 MAX Concentrated or viscous fabric softener or fabric conditioner must be diluted with a little water before it is poured into the dispenser prevents the overflow from becoming blocked Pull out the detergent drawer all the way Pour in detergent and or cleaning product Close the detergent drawer...

Page 16: ...ton or linen Recom mend washing temperature 60 90 C Easy care Quick e Standard À For easy care textiles e g made of cotton or linen syn thetic or blended fabrics Quick 18 Easy care textiles e g made of cotton linen synthetic or blended fabrics Short programme approx 18 minutes suitable for re freshing Dark load h Dark easy care textiles Reduced spin speed Sportswear w Textiles for outdoor wear Red...

Page 17: ...ol or wool rich tex tiles e g cashmere mohair or angora Also suited for hand washable silk Hard wearing textiles heat resistant textiles made of cotton or linen Programme options Rinse O Rinse cycle with subsequent spin cycle for rinsing hand washed items or for starching Reduced spin speed Spin Í Spin cycle for spinning hand wash items after selection of required spin speed Washing water or rinsi...

Page 18: ...for further improvement of the rinsing results Spin speed In the Cotton programme the fabric will be spun at the maximum possible spin speed In the Easy Care Silk n and Wool l W programmes the washing machine spins at a low speed for gentle treatment of delicate laundry Maximum spin speeds Revolutions per minute Programme WAG16260IN 800 Cotton 800 Easy care 600 Silk 800 Wool ...

Page 19: ...ution in the washing machine Í Spin Press this button to select required spin speed or addtional function Rinse hold Washing temperature Press this button to select required washing temperature for selected programme in order to achieve good treatment for different kind of laundry the selectable temperature for each programme maybe different 3 Start in time Selectable start in time is from 0 to 24...

Page 20: ...ramme is running the programme duration may be extended or reduced for the follow ing reasons Reductions in time occur because of small loads reduced heating times e g if the water is hot Increases in time occur because of additional rinse cycle if excessive foam is in the laundry multiple spinning if the laundry is distributed poorly in the drum increased heating times e g when the water is too c...

Page 21: ...start working after pressing the Start Soaking A button The cursor between number and flashes until the start in time elapses and the programme starts The start in time is counted down by hour When the start in time has elapsed the programme starts automatically and the remaining time is displayed The start in time can be changed at any time before the programme starts Press the 3 button until the...

Page 22: ...on Quick e press the Rinse Plus O button and hold on you will hear the acoustic signal on and off alternately release the button when the signal is on the signal of Start Soaking A button and programme status has been switched on When the programme is started by pressing the Start Soaking A button a short signal sounds when the programme is paused by press this button no signal sounds When the pro...

Page 23: ... approx 4 sec onds until the symbol is displayed after the appears for a while Release the Start Soaking A button the childproof lock is activated The LED display shows remaining time and symbol during the washing cycle If you have accidentally changed the running programme the childproof lock will ensure the machine work with original programme The LED display shows the symbol only Deactivating t...

Page 24: ...ashes If required press the button for additional option The indicator light of the selected button is on If required set the spin speed Rinse hold function washing temperature or start in time Press the Start Soaking A button wash ready indicator light stops flashing and wash ready indicator light comes on The programme starts ...

Page 25: ...ng A button wash ready indicator light comes on The new programme starts Cancelling the programme If you wish to prematurely end a programme If the childproof lock is active temporarily deactivate see page 23 Turn the programme selector to Off Turn the programme selector to Spin Í or Empty wash ready indicator light flashes Press the Start Soaking A button wash ready indicator light stops flashing...

Page 26: ...t the end of the programme option turn the programme selector to Off Unload the laundry Turn off the water tap Open the washing machine door If the loading door cannot be opened Wait 2 minutes safety function is active or there is still water in the washing machine if the Rinse hold option was selected In the latter case select the Empty or Spin Í pro gramme Unload the laundry Warning Remove any f...

Page 27: ...aundry is left to lie in the water Press the Start Soaking A button according to the required soaking time the programme is contin ued Starching The laundry must not be treated with fabric softener Insert the washing Dose a quantity of starch for approx 15 litres of water Dissolve starch according to the manufacturer s instructions Turn the programme selector to Rinse O Press the Start Soaking A b...

Page 28: ...nufacturer s instructions After dyeing Pour approx measuring beaker of detergent into dispenser II Without any laundry in the drum allow the Cotton Prewash T programme and set the washing temperature 90 C to run through Wipe out the rubber seal Bleaching Caution Bleaches may contain sulphur or chlorine which can corrode components of the wasing machine Do not bleach washing in the wasing machine ...

Page 29: ...m If metal items e g coins paper clips needles nails left in the drum have caused rust spots Use chlorine free cleaning agents comply with the manufacturer s instructions Never use steel wool Descaling the washing machine Attention Descaling agents contain acids which may corrode the components of the washing machine and discolour the laundry Provided that you use the correct amount of detergent i...

Page 30: ...mulated Pull out the detergent drawer all the way press down the insert and remove the detergent drawer Open the cover Clean the detergent drawer and cover under running water and dry Close the cover and lock into position Insert the cover cylinder onto the guide pin Slide in the detergent drawer ...

Page 31: ...the pump cap do not remove it completely and let the water drain out into a shallow container let the remainder drip onto a floor cloth Repeat the operation until there is no water left in the machine Remove the pump cap Remove foreign objects fluff from inside and clean the interior The pump impeller wheel must be able to rotate Clean any residual lye or fluff from the thread of the pump cover an...

Page 32: ...to run for approx 40 seconds Cleaning the strainer at the water tap Disconnect the hose fror the water tap Rinse the strainer under flowing water Connect the hose Cleaning the strainer on the washing machine Disconnect the hose fror the back of the washing machine Pull out the strainer and rinse under running water Insert the strainer and reconnect the hose Turn on the water tap and check whether ...

Page 33: ...ion is active Wait for 2 minutes Damp or lumpy detergent Clean and dry the detergent dispenser see page 30 Use the dosing aid for liquid detergent Control lights do not come on A fuse has triggered Switch on replace the fuse If the fault occurs repeatedly call Customer Service Power failure An interrupted programme will be resumed when the power returns If thewashingistobemoved proceed as describe...

Page 34: ...se is leaking Tighten the screw fitting Drainage hose is leaking Replace the drain hose Foam comes out of the detergent drawer Too much detergent or detergent not suitable for use in washing machines used Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with litre of water and pour into chamber II of the detergent dispenser Reduce detergent dosage for next wash cycle or use detergent which is suitable for use ...

Page 35: ... expected or recommended load has been exceeded Select Cotton Hygiene or reduce load Detergent was underdosed Dose detergent according to the manufacturer s instructions Detergent residue on the washing Some phosphate free detergents contain water insoluble residue which may appear as light stains on the washing Select Rinse O immediately or brush out the washing after drying Grey residue on the w...

Page 36: ...drained 5 0 kg 1 77 kWh 68 l 1 45 h Easy care Standard À 2 6 kg 0 35 kWh 38 l 1 00 h Silk n 2 0 kg 0 22 kWh 42 l 1 05 h l Wool W 2 0 kg 0 13 kWh 28 l 0 50 h Programme setting with 60 C for test in accordance or in conformity with IEC 60 456 Consumption values will differ from the indicated values depending on the water pressure water hardness water inlet temperature ambient temperature type and qu...

Page 37: ...the product number E Nr and the production number FD of the appliance These numbers are shown on the rating plate which can be found on the frame of the open door and also on the identification plate enclosed by a thick line on the front of the machine behind the nameplate Please note the two numbers in the space provided above In specifying the product number and production number of your applian...

Page 38: ...a where there is a risk of frost or outdoors The washing machine may be damaged Do not lift the washing machine by its projecting parts e g door In addition to the safety information listed here the local water and electricity supplier may have special requirements If in doubt have the appliance connected by a specialist Moisture in the drum is due to the final inspection which every washing machi...

Page 39: ...ers for holes left by removing the transport bolts Depending on the connection situation the following part is also required 1 hose clip Ø 24 40 mm DIY store is also required for connection to a siphon Useful tools The following tools are helpful Box wrench SW 13 Spirit level Dimensions a 600 mm b 560mm c 850 mm Weight approx 63 kg ...

Page 40: ...he washing machine feet with fixing brackets Holding brackets set can be obtained from a specialist store or the Customer Service order no WMZ 2200 Built under or built in appliance installation The appliance must be built under or built in prior to connecting the power supply The appliance can be built into or under a kitchen work surface For this purpose a recess width of 60 cm is required The w...

Page 41: ...removed before using the appliance for the first time and must be retained for any subsequent transport e g when moving Release all screws A using the A F 13 wrench until they can be moved freely Removing the four spaces They will fall to the floor when you tip the machine Insert the covers D C ...

Page 42: ...engths Connection on left side Connection on right side Other hoses Available from specialist dealers Extended supply hose approx 2 20 m m cm ax 100 m cm ax 100 140cm 100cm 110cm m cm ax 100 m cm ax 100 150cm 110cm 150cm ...

Page 43: ...sed specialist dealer The water inlet hose must not be kinked or crushed modified or severed strength is no longer guaranteed Plastic threads must only be tightened by hand Do not remove the strainers from the water supply hose Check the mains water pressure The water pressure should be between 1 and 10 bars when the tap is turned on at least 8 litres of water is discharged per minute If the water...

Page 44: ...k When the water is being pumped out of the washing machine check that the water drains away quickly enough Aligning the washing machine Level the washing machine with the assistance of the four adjustable feet and a spirit level Loosen the lock nut 1 using the wrench Adjust the height by rotating the foot 2 Tighten the lock nut 1 against the housing All four appliance feet must be firmly on the g...

Page 45: ...are compatible The cable cross section is adequate The earthing system has been installed correctly The mains cable may be changed if required by an electrician only Replacement mains cable available from Customer Service Do not use multiple plugs sockets or extension cables In the event that an earth leakage circuit breaker is to be used only use types marked with the following symbol z Only this...

Page 46: ...mains Dismantle the supply and drainage hose Install transportation protection devices Having transported the appliance and ensured proper installation and connection allow the Spin Í programme to run through before starting the first wash programme Transporting the washing machine Preparing and inserting the transport bolts Remove the 4 covers C Remove the rear cover D and prepare the transport b...

Page 47: ...WAG16260IN 0711en 9000 659 476 ROBERT BOSCH HAUSGERATE GMBH ...

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