Bosch WGA12400UC Use and Care Manuals - Page 24

en-us Accessories Accessories 10 Accessories Accessories Only use original accessories. These are designed especially for your appliance. Note: Some accessories are available in other colors. Contact → "Customer Service", Page 37. Fixing brackets Platform Use Improves the stability of the appliance. Install the appliance at a raised height so that it can be easily loaded and unloaded. Order number WMZ2200 WMZPW20W Laundry 11 Laundry Laundry 11.1 Preparing the laundry NOTICE: Objects remaining in the laundry may damage the laundry and the drum. ▶ Remove all items from any pockets in your laundry be- fore using the appliance. Note The appliance and fabrics are protected when you prepare your laundry. ¡ Brush off sand and soil ¡ Sort the laundry according to color and fabrics and ob- serve the care labels ¡ Close all zippers, Velcro fasteners, hooks and eyes ¡ Tie cloth belts, cloth straps and cords together ¡ Remove curtain fittings and lead strips ¡ Wash small or particularly delicate items in a mesh washing bag ¡ Wash large and small items of laundry together ¡ Wash laundry with fresh stains immediately ¡ Pretreat laundry with dried stains and wash several times ¡ Load the laundry unfolded into the drum Detergents and care products 12 Detergents and care products Detergents and care products The manufacturer's instructions for use and dosage can be found on the packaging. Notes ¡ when using liquid detergents, only use liquid detergents that are self-flowing ¡ Do not mix different liquid detergents ¡ Do not mix detergent and fabric softener ¡ Do not use products that have expired or are highly congealed ¡ do not use products containing solvents, caustic agents or volatile substances ¡ Use dyes sparingly as salt may damage stainless steel ¡ Do not use color-bleaching agents in the appliance 24 Basic Operation 13 Basic Operation Basic Operation 13.1 Switching on the appliance Requirement: The appliance has been correctly installed and connected. ▶ Turn the program selector to a program. 13.2 Setting a program 1. Turn the program selector and set the required program. 2. If required, adjust the program settings. → "Changing the program settings", Page 24 13.3 Changing the program settings Requirement: A program is set. → "Setting a program", Page 24 ▶ Adjust the program settings. Note: The program settings are not saved permanently for the program. 13.4 Loading laundry Note: To prevent creasing, note the maximum load for the programs. Requirements ¡ The laundry is prepared and sorted. → "Laundry", Page 24 ¡ The drum is empty. 1. Open the door. 2. Place the laundry in the drum. 3. Close the door. Ensure that there is no laundry trapped in the door. 13.5 Adding detergent and care product Notes ¡ Do not use the measuring aid for liquid detergent for gel detergents, washing powder, or if Prewash or "Ready in" time are activated. ¡ Observe the information about detergents and care products → Page 24. 1. Pull out the detergent drawer.