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Washing machine WAE16166IL ... en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions...
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Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Safety instructions Reaching into the drum while Safety instructions ■ it is still rotating may cause hand injuries. S a f e t o n s u c t i i n s t r Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum while it is rotating.
Environmental protection Cut through the mains cable Do not let children touch the ■ and remove it, along with the hot washing machine door. plug. Destroy the lock on the ■ washing machine door. Environmental Warning Risk of suffocation! protection Children may become wrapped o n m e n t a l E n v i r...
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t b r i e Connect the mains Turn on the water Sort the laundry. Open the washing plug. tap (for models machine door. without Aqua-Stop).
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance i n g G e t t k n o w t h e a n c e a p p l i Washing machine ( Detergent drawer ~ Page 16 8 Washing machine door with door handle 0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( G Speed*, F Eco*, p Easy Iron, 8 Status indicators O Rinse Plus/ Z Aqua plus* additional Programme sequence indicators: N Wash, programme settings (* depending on the model) O Rinse, 0 Spin, f Ready Overview of all additional programme settings @ Start/Pause for starting, interrupting ~ Page 14...
Laundry – Ž : Do not wash the laundry in Laundry the machine. L a u n d r y Prepare the laundry Sorting laundry Caution! Sort your laundry according to the care Damage to the appliance/fabrics instructions and manufacturer's information on the care labels, Foreign objects (e.g.
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can g e n t D e t e r save energy (lower washing Correct selection of detergent temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting Saving Soiling/note the correct detergent, temperature and...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes O v e r v i p r o g r a m m e s Programmes on the programme selector Programme/type of washing/instructions Settings Name of the programme Max. load; Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is suita- * Reduced load for the GSpeed ble.
Overview of programmes Programme/type of washing/instructions Settings [ Empty Max. 7 kg Drain the rinsing water after a programme using the $ setting (with- out final spin) for gentle treatment of delicate laundry Max. 2 kg W / p Wool Hand or machine-washable wool or rich-wool textiles.
Programme default settings Soaking Additional programme settings Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with i o n a l A d d i t p r o g r a m m e i n g s s e t t the manufacturer’s instructions.
Operating the appliance The settings are activated without Operating the needing to be confirmed. appliance They are not saved when the appliance is switched off. i n g O p e r a t t h e a n c e a p p l i Programme default settings Preparing the washing...
Operating the appliance Observe the maximum specified Filling ■ load. Overfilling adversely affects the Warning washing result and promotes Eye/skin irritation! creasing. Detergent and care products may spray Unfold presorted laundry items and out if the detergent drawer is opened place them in the drum.
Operating the appliance For safety reasons, the washing Measuring aid* for liquid detergent machine door remains locked when the *Depending on the model water level or temperature is high, or while the drum is rotating, and it is not Position the measuring aid for possible to add laundry.
Sensors Programme end Sensors The f Ready indicator light lights up S e n s o r s and the indicator light for the Start/ Automatic load sensing Pause button flashes. If the indicator light N Wash also The automatic load sensing function flashes, the washing machine has adapts the water consumption ideally to detected too much foam during the...
Setting the signal Setting the signal i n g S e t t t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate setting mode for the signal volume Set to Ú One step Select and hold + 1 step Release 2.
Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Cleaning and maintenance Make sure that there is no Note: laundry in the machine. C l e a n i a n d e n a n c e m a i n t Descaling should not be necessary if Warning the detergent is measured out correctly.
Cleaning and maintenance Detergent solution pump Repeat the above steps until all the detergent solution has completely blocked drained out. Warning Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperatures, the detergent solution gets very hot. If you come into contact with the hot detergent solution, you may be scalded.
Cleaning and maintenance The drain hose at the siphon Filter in the water supply is blocked blocked Switch off the appliance. Pull out the Warning mains plug. Risk of electric shock! Loosen the hose clamp. Carefully Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety remove the drain hose, residual valve in water (it contains an electric water may leak out.
Faults and what to do about them. Caution! Faults and what to do Water damage about them. Any escaping water may cause water damage. F a u l t a n d w h a t a b o u t t h e m .
Faults and what to do about them. Information about the indicator lights Display* Cause/Remedy Display* Cause/Remedy Close the washing machine door Motor fault. Call the after-sales properly; washing may be service. trapped. Drain pump blocked; clean the There is water in the base drain pump ~ Page 21 trough*, the appliance is leaking.
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy The spin result is not sat- Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system has stopped the spin cycle; ■ isfactory. washing unevenly distributed. Distribute small and large items of washing in the drum. Laundry is wet/too damp.
After-sales service After-sales service r - s a l A f t e s e r v i If you cannot rectify a fault yourself (Faults and what to do about them~ Page 24 ), please contact our after-sales service. ~ Cover page We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.
Consumption rates Consumption rates C o n s u m p t i r a t e s Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programmes Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme duration* Cottons 30 °C 7 kg 0.31 kWh 72 litres...
Technical data Technical data Positioning and connecting T e c h n i c d a t a Dimensions: i o n i n g P o s i t a n d c o n n e c t i 850 x 600 x 590 mm Included with the appliance (height x width x depth)
Positioning and connecting Notes Caution! Check the machine for transport Water damage ■ damage. Never use a damaged The connection points for the water machine. If you have a complaint, supply hose and water drain hose are please contact the retailer from under high water pressure.
Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a kitchenette Warning Install the appliance (underneath the worktop or fitted in a cabinet) before connecting it to the power supply. Take the hoses out of the holders. Notes Recess width of 60 cm required. ■...
Positioning and connecting Hose and cable lengths Water inlet Left-hand connection Warning ■ Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety valve in water (it contains an electric valve).
Positioning and connecting Model: Standard Height difference between the ■ ■ installation surface and the drain: Min. 60 cm, max. 100 cm You can lay the water drain hose as follows: Drainage into a washbasin ■ Warning Risk of scalding! Model: Aqua-Secure ■...
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Never touch or hold the mains plug ■ with wet hands. Only pull out the mains cable by the Levelling ■...
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Transportation time E.g. when moving house The washing machine was thoroughly Preparatory work: tested before leaving the factory. To Turn off the water tap. remove any water that may be left over Reduce the water pressure in the from the test, run the first wash cycle supply hose.
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A call set-up fee of up 6 pence may apply.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch, Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München DEUTSCHLAND...