Before Using For The First Time; Using For The First Time; Setting The Time; Selecting The Language - Bosch WFMC8400UC Operating Instructions Manual

Before Using For
the First Time
The washing machine must be installed
and connected properly (refer to Page
6).
Before using your washing machine for
the first time:
Make sure that the supplied volt
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age is the same as the voltage
shown on the rating plate.
Check that the water valves for the
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washing machine have been con
nected correctly and are open.
Using For the First
Time

Setting the time

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To define the individual settings
(especially Program finished at"),
it is necessary to set the time first.
You can set the current time. The
settings are retained even if your
washing machine is not used for up to
6 weeks.
Turn the program selector to the
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desired program.
Example:
Press the Menu button until
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Time:" is displayed. The hours
display flashes.
The Start/Pause indicator light
flashes (red).
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If no buttons are pushed within 10
seconds the display will revert
back to normal Ready". Changed
settings will be retained.
Press the Select button until the
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hour display is correct.
Press the Menu button until the
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minutes display flashes.
The Start/Pause indicator light
flashes (red).
Press the Select button until the
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minute display is correct.
The time is now set.
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Press the Menu button, the menu
function ends.
You can select other settings by
pressing the Menu button and change
them by pressing the Select button.

Selecting the language

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The time must be set before the
language can be changed
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The program selector must not be
set to Off.
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The language must be selected
before a program is started.
Simultaneously press the Menu
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and Select buttons and hold down
(5 seconds) until the current
setting is displayed.
Press the Select button until the
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desired language is displayed.
Confirm the language selection by
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pressing the Menu button.
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The language selection can be
confirmed either by pressing the
Menu button or by leaving the
selected language for five
seconds.
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The selected setting is retained
after the wash cycle.
First washing cycle (with
out laundry)
Your appliance was tested before
leaving the factory. To ensure a fresh
wash with your initial load of clothes,
run the washer a complete cycle,
without clothes, in advance.
Do not load any laundry.
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Turn on the water tap.
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Open the flap of the detergent
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dispenser.
Pour approx. 1 quart (1 liter) of
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water into the detergent chamber
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Pour 1-2 Tbsp. detergent into
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detergent chamber I.
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Do not use special detergents for
delicates or wool (this will cause
excessive sudsing).
Close the flap of the detergent
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dispenser.
Close the door.
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Set the program selector to
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Regular/Cotton hot
The Start/Pause indicator light
flashes (red).
Press the Start/Pause button.
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The program starts.
The indicator light is on (red).
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The individual program steps are
indicated in the display field.
When Remove laundry" is displayed:
Open the door.
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Turn the program selector to Off.
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