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Intended use
Your washing machine
Congratulations on having opted for a modern, high-quality domestic appliance
for domestic use only,
manufactured by Bosch. This washing machine is distinguished by its economical
for washing machine-washable fabrics and
energy consumption.
hand-washable wool in detergent solution,
Each machine that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly to ensure that it
to be operated with cold or cold and hot (max. 60 ºC)
functions properly and is in perfect condition.
drinking water, depending on model, and commercially
available detergents and care products which are suita-
For further information on our products, accessories, spares and services, consult our
ble for use in washing machines.
website www.bosch-home.com or contact any of our customer service centres.
.
– Follow the safety instructions on page 8!
– Do not leave children unattended near the
You can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service here or in the after-
washing machine.
sales service directory (depending on model).
– The washing machine is not to be used by
– GB 0844 8928979 (calls from a BT landline will be charged at up to 3 pence
children or persons not familiar with the
per minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply)
operating instructions.
– IE 01450 2655
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Environmentally friendly waste disposal
Do not switch on the washing machine until you have read these
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with environmental guidelines.
instructions and the separate Installation instructions!
This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/CE on the
waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and reuse of used
appliances.
Programmes
Contents
Detailed overview of programmes
page 7.
Page
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually,
Intended use .......................................................................................1
irrespective of the selected programme and programme
Programmes ........................................................................................1
progress.
Setting and adjusting the programme ...........................................3
Washing ...........................................................................................3/4
(Cottons) hard-wearing fabrics
After washing ......................................................................................4
+
(Prewash) hard-wearing fabrics, prewash
Individual settings ..........................................................................5/6
(Easy-Care) synthetic fabrics
Important information ...................................................................... 6
Overview of programmes ................................................................7
+
(Prewash) synthetic fabrics, prewash
Safety instructions .............................................................................8
(Quick Mix) Different types of laundry
Consumption values .........................................................................8
Care and cleaning .............................................................................9
Delicate washable fabrics
(Delicate/Silk)
Information on the display panel ....................................................9
Maintenance .................................................................................... 10
(Wool)
Hand/machine washable wool
What to do if ... ................................................................................ 11
/
Laundry washed by hand,
(Rinse/Spin)
plus) button activated; if only using the spin cycle,
deactivate the button
Drain rinsing water with
(without final spin)
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
(Empty)
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of
15'
Short programme
laundry for the relevant programme.
(Super Quick)
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a pre-wash.
/Jeans
dark laundry
– Instead of
(Cottons) 90 °C, choose the programme
(Cottons) 60 °C with the additional function
No-iron shirts
EcoPerfect
. Comparable cleaning result was significantly
(Down) washable down-filled clothing
lower energy consumption.
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's
/
microfibre fabrics
instructions and water hardness.
hard-wearing fabrics
– If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed
(Sensitive)
according to instructions of dryer manufacturer.
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1
1
Preparation
run a wash cycle with no laundry in the machine
Sorting and loading laundry
Correct installation according to the separate
installations actions.
Checking the machine
And according to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
– Never use a damaged machine!
– Contact customer service!
Wash laundry of different sizes in the same wash programme.
Connecting the mains plug
Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing machine door and seal.
Make sure your hands are dry!
Handle the plug only!
Add detergent and care products
Turning on the tap
amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply company) and
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model)
page 6
Compartment II: detergent for the main wash, water softener,
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
bleach, stain remover
This prevents blockages.
Compartment
: Fabric softener, bleach
Compartment I: Detergent for prewash
Setting** and adjusting programmes
Additional
Display panel /
Programme selector
Start /
functions
Pause
option buttons
.
(Water
- 90 ºC
(temp. ºC)
Select the temperature (
= cold)
1 - 24 h
(Ready in)
End of programme after ...
page 6
- 1000*
(rpm)
Select the spin speed (* depending on the model) or
(without final
spin, laundry soaks in the last rinsing water, display panel - - - )
Status displays
Programme sequence displays:
-
-
Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end (-0-)
Childproof lock
page 5
Open the washing
machine door, reload laundry
pages 4, 5
2
2
2
Before the first wash,
Washing
Removing the washing
Page 9.
Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
If
Follow the manufacturer's care information!
Choose
Sort laundry according to the label's indications.
Detergent drawer with
Do not exceed the maximum load
Page 7.
compartments I, II,
Observe important information!
Page 6
Drum
Turn the tap off
Close the door.
Control panel
Not required for Aqua-Stop models
Door
Measure detergent according:
Switching off
manufacturer's instructions.
Turn the programme selector to Off.
For models without insert for liquid detergent:
End of programme when ...
1
...
**If the
symbol flashes in the
panel.
display panel, the childproof lock is
Note: If display panel lighting is switched off, press any button
active
Deactivate childproof lock,
saving mode, page 5.
page 5.
Additional functions and option
Interrupting the programme
buttons
Individual settings,
page 5.
Programmes at high temperatures:
2
3
– Cool washing: Select
– Press
Press
/
Programmes at lower temperatures:
(Start/Pause)
– Select
(Water plus) button) or
Service door
– Press
All buttons are sensitive and need
only to be touched lightly. Press and
hold the
(Ready in) option button
Changing the programme if ...
for an automatic run through all
setting options.
... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
– Press
the beginning.
Programme selector for
Washing
switching the machine on
Reloading laundry if ...
and off and for selecting the
programme. Can be turned
in either direction.
... Press
displayed on the display panel. If
cannot be opened.
Press
3
3
3
Individual settings
Option buttons
(without final spin) is active: turn the programme selector to
(Empty) or select the spin speed.
You can change the spin speed and the temperature before the selected programme starts and while it is running. The
/
(Start/Pause).
effects depend on the programme progress.
(Temperature °C)
– Remove any foreign objects. Risk of rusting.
– Leave the washing machine door and detergent door open
You can change the displayed washing temperature. The maximum selectable temperature depends on the current
so that any residual water can evaporate.
programme.
(Ready in)
When you select the programme, the relevant programme duration is displayed. You can delay the end of the
Refer to Installation instructions.
programme before it begins. The ready in-time can be set in increments of one hour up to a maximum of 24 hours.
Press the
(Ready in) button until the required number of hours is displayed (h = hour). Choose
(Start/Pause).
(spin speed in rpm/
(without final spin))
You can change the displayed spin speed. The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the model and which
programme is currently selected.
Additional functions
Overview of programmes, page 7
For washing in a shorter time with a washing outcome comparable to that of the
SpeedPerfect
standard programme. Maximum load
For saving energy with a washing performance comparable to that of the standard
EcoPerfect
programme.
Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin: residual moisture in
(Reduced Ironing)
the laundry slightly increased.
.
(Water plus)
Increased water level and additional rinse cycle, extended washing time. For areas
with very soft water or for further enhancing the spin result.
Childproof lock
/
(Start/Pause) flashes and -
- appears on the display
in the display panel
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being
Energy
changed inadvertently.
ON/OFF: after the start/end of the programme, press and hold
Pause) for approx. 5 seconds.
Note: The childlock can remain activated until you wish to start the next programme,
even after switching off the machine.
Then you can deactivate the childlock before starting the programme and activate it
again as necessary once the programme has started.
/
(Rinse/Spin).
Note:
/
(Start/Pause).
– The
symbol is lit: Childlock active.
– The
symbol flashes: Childlock active and then the programme selector is altered.
To prevent the programme from stopping, move the programme selector back to
/
(Rinse/Spin) (deactivate
.
the original programme, the
symbol is lit again.
(Empty).
Reloading
/
(Start/Pause).
+
Press
/
(Start/Pause) if you want to add additional items of laundry
in the display panel
after the programme has started. The machine checks whether reloading is possible.
+
are lit: reloading is possible.
flashes: wait until
+
are lit.
Note: do not open the door until both the
: it is not possible to reload.
/
(Start/Pause). The new programme starts from
Note: for safety reasons, the washing machine door remains locked when the water
level and/or temperature is high, or during spinning.
To continue the programme, press the
page 5
Energy saving mode
/
(Start/Pause); both the symbols
+
are
The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes,
/
is lit, the washing machine door
switch on the lighting.
/
(Start/Pause)
/
(Start/Pause).
4
4
4
To start the programme or to subsequently load additional laundry, and to activate/deactivate the childproof lock.
Individual settings
Signal
1. Activating the mode
for setting the signal
volume
Set to
1 step, the display
press and
+
1 step, release
panel lights up
hold
Button signals
Information signals
2. Setting the volume
/
for...
direct
* if necessary, select the
setting the volume*
1 step
setting the volume*
function several times
Important information
Overview of programmes, page 7.
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– When determining the dosage of all washing powders, additives and cleaning agents, you must follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
– Empty all pockets
– Check for metal items (paper-clips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
– Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
Laundry with varying degrees of soiling
/
(Start/
Wash new items of clothing separately.
light
Do not prewash. If required, choose the additional function
SpeedPerfect
Pre-treat any stains as necessary.
intense wash
Load less laundry. Choose a programme with a prewash.
Soaking
Load laundry of the same colour.
Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Turn the
programme selector to
(Cottons) 30 °C and press
/
(Start/Pause). After approx. 10 minutes,
/
press
(Start/Pause) to pause the programme. Once the required soaking time has elapsed, press
/
(Start/Pause) again to continue the programme, or select a different programme.
Starch
Laundry should not be treated with fabric softener.
Starching is possible in all wash programmes if liquid starch is used. Pour the starch in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions into fabric softener compartment
(rinse first if necessary).
Dyeing / Bleaching
Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage stainless steel. Always follow the dye
manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the washing machine for bleaching clothes.
+
symbols are lit.
(Down)
Laundry should not be treated with fabric softener.
Wash down-filled clothing only, no down-filled cushions or duvets. Wash large items individually. Meter detergent
sparingly. Then dry clothing in the dryer to prevent the down from clumping.
/
(Start/Pause) button.
Insert for liquid detergent
depending on model
Position the insert for dispensing liquid detergent:
(Start/Pause) flashes. Press any button to
– Remove the detergent drawer completely
page 9
– Slide the insert forwards and click into place.
Do not use the insert (slide upwards): for gel detergents and washing powder,
5
5
5
for programmes with +
(Prewash) and end time option.
set to
.
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