Bosch WFK 2401 - Manual (Page 5)

It is recommended dial tiie first wash be run without
laundry, to remove any water left from the factory
tests. To perform this first wash the following steps
should be followed:
1. Check that the shipping bolts have been
removed. Check that water hoses are connected.
Check that drain hose is connected to drain
receptacle. Refer to installation instructions.
2. Open the water valve(s) to the washer.
3. Pull the dispenser drawer out.
4. Pour half a measunng cup of detergent into
compartment II (on the left-hand side). Do not
use a special detergent for délicates or woolens,
as these will create too much foam.
Note:
The “Door Locked" indicator light, see Figure 1, item
18, will become illuminated, whenever the door is
locked. The doo^locks automatically when water
enters the machine and remains securely locked
during running of cycle. Locking of the door is a
safety feature. Do not attempt to bypass this or any
other safety feature.
5. Press the ON/OFF button. The indicator light will
become illuminated and the indicator above the
“Start" button will begin to flash.
6. Set cycle selector to REGULAR/COTTON (5)
(Power Temp. Boost).
7. Press the "START" button,
8. The letters “CL" will be displayed in the
alphanumeric display when cycle ends, press the
“ON/OFF button to turn machine off.
GETTING STARTED
Below, in order to get started, you will find a summary
of how to operate the washing machine. Also refer to
the CYCLE SELECTION CHART. Table 1, for tabular
summary, with some typical cycles and steps used in
running the washer. For detailed instructions on
sorting, pre-treating stains see the foliowing section
titled BEFORE WASHING. For detailed instructions
on controls setting see the following section titled
OPERATION.
• Open Water valve(s)
Check water valve(s) and make sure they are
open.
• Load
Load the items into the washer.
• Close Door
Check the door seating area to make sure there
is nothing that will be caught between the door
acid the rubber seal when closing the door. Close
the door by pushing it shut firmly until it snaps
into place with an audible click.
Pull the dispenser drawer, see Figure 1, out as
far as it will go and add detergent and softener as
required. See following section titled USING THE
DISPENSER DRAWER.
Note: Do Not use liquid chlorine bleach in this
washer.
• Turn On the Washer
Press the “ON/OFF" button. The indicator light
will become illuminated and the indicator above
the “START button will begin to flash.
• Select Cycle
Set the cycle selector knob (item 15, figure 1) to
the cycle desired.
Please refer to the CYCLE SELECTION CHART,
Table 1, for descripfion/explanation of the wash
cycles (fabric type/wash temperature combinations)
as weil as an explanation of the special cycles. You
will also find, directly to the left of the Cycle Selector
window, see Figure 1, a table giving a short
description of the wash temperatures and SPECIAL
CYCLES available.
■ Select Spin Speed
The spin speed selector (item 14, figure 1) may
be left in the “normal" position, which is straight
up. The washer will then spin at the highest
speed allowed for the cycle selected. See
following secfion titled SPIN SPEED SELECTION
for detailed explanation of selection possibilities.
• Select Additional Functions (if desired)
See following section titled ADDITIONAL
FUNCTIONS.
• Press the “START” Button
The “START indicator light will become
illuminated and the washer will start. The
alphanumeric display will show the minutes
remaining in the cycle. When the cycle is
complete the letters “CL" appear in the display
and there will be an “END OF CYCLE" signal.
See following section titled ADDITIONAL
FUNCTIONS on information on how to set or turn
off the “END OF CYCLE" signal.
• Turn Off Washer
Depress the “ON/OFF” button.
• Close the Water Valve(s)
It is recommended, after completing washing for
the day, that the water valve(s) be closed.