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Before using for the first time, Using for the first time, Attention – Bosch WFMC5301UC User Manual

Page 15: First washing cycle (withć out laundry), Preparing the laundry, Sorting the laundry, Degrees of soiling

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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:
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Make sure that the supplied voltĆ

age is the same as the voltage

shown on the rating plate.

q

Check that the water valves for the

washing machine have been conĆ

nected correctly and are open.

Using For the First

Time

First washing cycle (withĆ

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.
q

Do not load any laundry.

q

Turn on the water tap.

q

Open the flap of the detergent

dispenser.

q

Pour approx. 1 quart (1 liter) of

water into the detergent chamber

I; see Page 16.

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Pour 1-2 Tbsp. detergent into

detergent chamber

I.

i

Do not use special detergents for
delicates or wool (this will cause

excessive sudsing).

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Close the flap of the detergent

dispenser.

q

Close the door.

q

Set the program selector to

Regular/Cotton Hot.

The

Start/Pause indicator light

flashes red.

q

Press the

Start/Pause button.

The program starts.

The indicator light is on (red).

i

The display shows the run time of
program.

When the display shows 0:00":
q

Open the door.

q

Turn the program selector to

Off.

Preparing the laundry

ATTENTION

Loose debris (coins, paper clips,

nails and other hard objects) can

damage items of clothing as well as

parts of the washing machine (e.g.

drum).

q

Empty all pockets.

q

Brush off lint and dirt.

q

Close zippers, button up duvets

and hooks.

q

Remove curtain rings or tie them

up in a net bag.

q

Remove pins, buttons, buckles

and other hard objects to avoid

scratching the washer interior.

q

Remove nonĆwashable trim and

ornaments.

q

Turn synthetic knitwear insideĆout

to avoid pilling.

q

Treat spots and stains.

To prevent loss or damage to laundry

and the machine, the following items

should be washed in a mesh laundry

bag:
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Baby socks (small items)

q

Hosiery

q

Belts

q

Underwired bras (directly washed

in the washer, the wire may come

loose during wasing and cause

damage)

Sorting the laundry

According to color and degree of

soiling

ATTENTION

Items of clothing may become

discolored. Never wash new

multiĆcolored items together with

other items.

White items may become gray. Always

wash white and colored items

separately.

Degrees of soiling

Slight dirt
No recognizable dirt or staining.

Laundry may have some body odor.
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Light summer clothing.

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Tćshirts, shirts and blouses that

have been worn for up to one day.

-

Bed linen and guest towels that

have been used for one day.

Normal dirt
Visible dirt and/or some light

recognizable staining.
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Tćshirts, shirts and blouses that

are very sweaty or have been worn

several times.

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Dish towels, hand towels and bed

linen that have been used for up to

one week.

-

Sheer curtains (without smoke

staining) that have not been

washed for up to 6 months.

Intensive dirt

Dirt and/or staining recognizable.
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Kitchen hand towels that have

been used for up to one week.

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Cloth napkins.

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Bibs.

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Children's outer clothing or

sportswear with grass and soil

stains.

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Working clothes such as overalls

or baker's and butcher's coats.

Typical stains
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Body oils, cooking oils/grease,

sauces, mineral oil, wax

(containing fat/oil).

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Tea, coffee, red wine, fruit,

vegetables.

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Blood, egg, milk, starch

(containing protein/ carbohydrate).

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Soot, soil, sand (pigments), red

clay.

Removing stains

If possible, pretreat stains while they

are still fresh.
First, dab soapy water onto the stain.

Do not rub.
Subsequently, wash the items of

clothing using the appropriate program.

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