Bosch WFMC8401UC Installation and Use & Care (all languages) - Page 15

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: q 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 Setting the time i 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. q Turn the program selector to the desired program. Example: q Press the Menu button until Time:" is displayed. The hours display flashes. The Start/Pause indicator light flashes (red). i If no buttons are pushed within 10 seconds the display will revert back to normal Ready". Changed settings will be retained. q Press the Select button until the hour display is correct. q Press the Menu button until the minutes display flashes. The Start/Pause indicator light flashes (red). q Press the Select button until the minute display is correct. The time is now set. i 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 i The time must be set before the language can be changed i The program selector must not be set to Off. i The language must be selected before a program is started. q Simultaneously press the Menu and Select buttons and hold down (5 seconds) until the current setting is displayed. q Press the Select button until the desired language is displayed. q Confirm the language selection by pressing the Menu button. i The language selection can be confirmed either by pressing the Menu button or by leaving the selected language for five seconds. i The selected setting is retained after the wash cycle. 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 20. q Pour 1-2 Tbsp. detergent into detergent chamber I. i Do not use special detergents for delicates or wool (this will cause excessive sudsing). q 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 individual program steps are indicated in the display field. When Remove laundry" is displayed: q Open the door. q Turn the program selector to Off. 15