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Correct installation according to the separate 
installations actions.

Checking the machine

– Never use a damaged machine!
– Contact customer service!

Connecting the mains plug

Make sure your hands are dry! 
Handle the plug only!

Turning on the tap

Compartment II

: detergent for the main wash, water softener,

bleach, stain remover

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Your washing machine

Congratulations

 on having opted for a modern, high-quality domestic appliance 

manufactured by Bosch. This washing machine is distinguished by its economical 
energy consumption.
Each machine that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly to ensure that it 
functions properly and is in perfect condition.

For further information on our products, accessories, spares and services, consult our 
website www.bosch-home.com or contact any of our customer service centres.

You can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service here or in the after-
sales service directory (depending on model).

–

GB

 0844 8928979 

(calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence 

per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply)

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01450 2655

Environmentally friendly waste disposal 

All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with environmental guidelines.
This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/CE on the 
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and reuse of used 
appliances.

Intended use

Contents

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

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Programmes ........................................................................................1

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Setting and adjusting the programme ...........................................3

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Washing ...........................................................................................3/4

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After washing ......................................................................................4

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Individual settings ..........................................................................5/6

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Important information ....................................................................... 6

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

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

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

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Care and cleaning .............................................................................9

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Information on the display panel  ....................................................9

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Maintenance  .................................................................................... 10

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What to do if ... ................................................................................ 11

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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 a pre-wash.
– Instead of 

Cottons 

LF

90 °C

, choose the programme 

Cottons

LF

60 °C

 with the additional function 

EcoPerfect 

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Comparable cleaning result was significantly lower energy 
consumption.

– Measure the 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 instructions of dryer manufacturer.

Preparation

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option buttons

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Programmes

Detailed overview of programmes 

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page 7

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Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually, 
irrespective of the selected programme and programme 
progress.

Cottons 

LF

hard-wearing fabrics

+ Prewash 

7

hard-wearing fabrics, prewash

Easy-Care 

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synthetic fabrics

+ Prewash 

7

synthetic fabrics, prewash

Mixed Load 

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Different types of laundry

Delicate/Silk 

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Delicate washable fabrics

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Wool

Hand/machine washable wool

Rinse 

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Spin

 

Laundry washed by hand, 

Aqua Plus

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Drain 

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Drain rinsing water with 

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(without final spin)

Gentle Spin 

Laundry washed by hand with a reduced spin speed

Super Quick 15’ 

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Short programme

Dark Wash 

Dark laundry

Super delicate 

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Lingery programme

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Compartment

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: Fabric softener, bleach

Compartment I

: Detergent for prewash

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for domestic use only,

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for washing machine-washable fabrics and 
hand-washable wool in detergent solution, 

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to be operated with cold or cold and hot (max. 60 ºC) 
drinking water, depending on model, and commercially 
available detergents and care products which are suita-
ble for use in washing machines.

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– Follow the safety instructions on page 8!
– 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.

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Do not switch on the washing machine until you have read these
instructions and the separate Installation instructions!

Summary of Contents for WAQ28461GB

Page 1: ...for domestic use only ʋ for washing machine washable fabrics and hand washable wool in detergent solution ʋ to be operated with cold or cold and hot max 60 ºC drinking water depending on model and commercially available detergents and care products which are suita ble for use in washing machines Follow the safety instructions on page 8 Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine The ...

Page 2: ...age 10 3 Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release The washing machine door can then be opened Information on the display panel depending on model flashes Close the washing machine door properly laundry may be caught Å É Turn on the cold water tap fully supply hose kinked or trapped Clean the filter a page 10 water pressure too low µ Detergent solution pump blocked Clean the det...

Page 3: ...10 ʋ What to do if 11 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 a pre wash Instead of Cottons LF 90 C choose the programme Cottons LF 60 C with the additional function EcoPerfect ć Comparable cleaning result was significantly lower energy consumption Measure the de...

Page 4: ...gent according amount of laundry soiling water hardness ask your water supply company and manufacturer s instructions For models without insert for liquid detergent Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum Before the first wash run a wash cycle with no laundry in the machine a Page 9 Setting and adjusting programmes me selector Start Reload Programme selector for ...

Page 5: ... possible to reload Note for safety reasons the washing machine door remains locked when the water level and or temperature is high or during spinning To continue the programme press the Start Reload button ʑ Energy saving mode The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes Start Reload flashes Press any button to switch on the lighting ʑ Start Reload To start the programme or to subseque...

Page 6: ...anual and the information enclosed and act accordingly Keep the machine s documentation for future reference Risk of electric shock Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug Never insert disconnect the mains plug with damp hands Danger to life For worn out appliances Disconnect the mains plug Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug Destroy the lock on the washing machine door...

Page 7: ...lashes Water in the base tub appliance leaking Call customer services Open the hot water tap fully Inlet hose kinked trapped Water pressure too low Clean the filter a page 10 Hot water hose not connected appliance will operate using cold water only Ignore information only for first wash cycle Childproof lock activated to deactivate a page 5 Risk of electric shock Disconnect the mains plug Risk of ...

Page 8: ... imbalance and is attempting to redress this by repeating the spin ʑ Residual water in the compartment for care products Not a fault the action of the care product is not affected Clean the compartment if necessary a page 9 ʑ Odour formation in the washing machine Run programme Cottons LF 90 C without laundry Use standard detergent ʑ Status display 1 flashing Appliance has detected a detergent ove...

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