1
2
3
4
5
6
Start
Status
displays
Add.
function
Programme selector
End of programme when ...
... indicator light
Spin
flashes.
Change cycle ...
If you have mistakenly selected a wrong cycle:
– Reset cycle.
– Select
Start
within 3 seconds or the washer will
automatically start the draining the drum.
Restart immediately after new programme
selection to avoid draining phase.
... or stop cycle
For cycles with high temperature:
– Cool down wash: Select
Refresh
.
– Select
Start
.
For cycles with lower temperature:
– Select
Spin
or
Drain
.
– Select
Start
.
Install machine correctly according to
separate installation instructions.
Check machine
Never start a damaged machine!
Contact customer service!
Open water faucets
Plug in the washer’s
electrical cord
With dry hands only!
Take hold of the plug only!
Dispenser II
: Detergent for main wash, water softener, spot remover.
Sorting and loading laundry
Follow care instructions of the manufacturer.
According to the care instructions tag.
Sort laundry according to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load.
Pay attention to important information!
o
page 5, 6!
Fill with large and small items of laundry! Close loading door.
Do not catch pieces of laundry between the door
and the rubber seal.
Add detergent and laundry additives
Meter accordingly:
Washing amount, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions. Pour liquid detergent
into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
Your washing machine
Congratulations
You have chosen a modern, high-quality home
appliance from Bosch. This washing machine features both water
and energy savings.
Every machine that leaves our factory is carefully tested for function
and full working condition.
For further information and a selection of our products go to our web
site: www.boschappliance.com
Intended use
Contents
Page
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Intended use .......................................................................................1
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Cycles ..................................................................................................1
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Set cycle ..............................................................................................3
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Washing ...........................................................................................3/4
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After washing ......................................................................................4
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Individual settings ..............................................................................5
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Information about the indicator lights ............................................5
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Important information .................................................................. 5/6
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Care .....................................................................................................6
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Overview of cycles ............................................................................7
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Maintenance .......................................................................................8
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What to do if... .....................................................................................9
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Important Safety instructions ..................................................10/11
– We recommend HE (High Efficiency) detergents because they
are particularly designed to deliver optimum performance
from your front-loading washer. Not using HE detergent could
cause problems such as oversudsing, extended cycle
periods, or a decrease in wash performance.
– Utilize the maximum amount of laundry for the appropriate cycle.
– Avoid using too much detergent.
– Add detergent according to manufacturer's instruction and water
hardness.
– If the laundry will be dried in a dryer afterwards, select spin
speed according to the dryer manufacturer’s instructions.
Preparation
Before washing for the first time
run a cleaning cycle with no laundry in the drum
o
page 5.
Set and adjust cycle
Cycle selector
for turning on and off
the machine and for
selecting the cycle.
Possible to turn
in both directions.
Cycles
Detailed cycle overview
o
page 7
.
Regular/Cotton.........
Permanent press......
sturdy fabrics
KIDSCARE................
Sanitary.....................
Hand washable.........
hand washable textiles
Delicates...................
delicate fabrics
Drain..........................
drain water
Spin...........................
extra spin
Refresh.....................
extra rinse with spin
For additional functions and option
buttons see individual settings
o
page 5
.
Select Start
Washing
1
2
Removing laundry
Open washing machine door and remove laundry.
Remove any existing foreign objects
Risk of rust.
Close water faucets
Switch off
Set cycle selector to
Off
.
Washing
Detergent drawer with
dispensers
I
,
II
,
~
Door handle
Dispenser
~
: Fabric softener, starch
Dispenser I
: Do not use!
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exclusively for private residential use,
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for washing machine-washable textiles in sudsy water,
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for operation using cold and hot (140
o
F/60
o
C) tap
water and conventional additives that are suitable for
use in residential washing machines.
.
– Never leave children unattended by the washing
machine!
– Keep children away from shipping carton and
packaging components. Danger of suffocation
from packaging components and folding
cartons.
– Do not allow children to play on or in the
appliance at any time; severe injury or death
could result. Children should be kept a safe
distance away from appliances at all times.
Children should only be permitted within an
appliance’s vincinity if under close, constant
adult supervision.
– Do not allow children’s toys or other items that
might encourage children to climbe on the
washer, to be stored on or in the washer or on
shelves or in cabinets or other storage areas
above or adjacent to the washer.
– Keep pets away from the washing machine!
– To reduce the risk of poisoning or chemical
burns, keep all cleaning products out of the
reach of children.
Individual settings
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Cycle settings for extra cycles
refer also to cycle overview
Refresh
For rinsing unsoiled laundry (e.g. swimwear) and for removing
detergent residue from fabric. Ends with a spin cycle.
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Additional functions
see also programme overview
Rinse plus
Additional rinse cycle. For areas with very soft water. Also for
improved rinsing.
Quick wash
Reduced wash time
only 2 rinse cycles. Suited for slightly
soiled laundry. Recommended load: up to ½ load.
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Start
To start or interrupt the cycle.
Important information
Different types of soiled laundry
Wash new items separately.
lightly soiled
Pretreat stains if necessary.
Pretreat stains if necessary.
heavily soiled
Add less laundry. Pretreat stains if necessary.
Starching
Do not use fabric softener in wash
Starching with liquid starch possible in all wash cycles. Add starch in fabric softener dispenser
~c
according to manufacturer's instructions.
Dying/removing color
Dying fabric in the washer is not recommended. Salt in the dye may corrode the stainless
steel components of the washer drum. More than household quantities of dying increase
the risk.
If you choose to use dye in your washer, follow the instructions provided by the dye
manufacturer.
Do not remove color from laundry in the washing machine.
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Loading door
Control panel
Service door
Environmental protection/
Tips for energy saving
Thick fabric softeners or stiffeners shuold be thinned with water.
Prevents clogging.
We recommend
HE (High Efficiency)
detergents.
Environmentally friendly waste disposal
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with environmental
guidelines.
This appliance is certified in accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and
reuse of used appliances.
Information to indicator lights
Indicator lights for status displays and/or buttons flash:
Indicator lights
Rinse
and
Wash
flash
Close the washer door properly. Avoid catching laundry items in the
door.
Indicator lights
Spin
and
Rinse
flash
Clean detergent-solution pump (
page 8
), outlet pipe/drainage hose
blocked.
Indicator lights
Spin
and
Wash
flash
Turn on the tap, supply hose kinked/jammed;
clean filter (
page 8
), water pressure too low.
Indicator light
Rinse
flashes
Washer motor failure. Call customer service!
All indicator lights flash
Turn off the tap and call customer service.
Important information
Taking care of laundry and machine
– Empty pockets.
– Check the laundry for any metal objects (such as pens, paper clips, keys, etc.).
– Wash very delicate or small items (like baby socks) in a mesh bag.
– Close zippers, snaps, fasteners.
– Brush sand out of pockets and cuffs.
– Remove curtain sliders or enclose in net bag.
– Remove curtain rings or tie them up in a net bag.
Before washing for the first time
Do not put any laundry in the washer drum! Turn on the tap, fill approx. 1 litre of water and
then pour ½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser
II
. Set programme selector to
Regular/Cotton Hot
cycle and select
Start
.
At the end of the programme set the programme selector to
Off
.
Care
Machine housing, control panel
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not use abrasive cloths or sponges. Do not use abrasive cleaners such as stainless steel
cleaner.
– Immediately remove any detergent or agent residue.
– Do not clean the appliance with pressurized water, such as from a water jet or pressure
washer.
Clean the detergent drawer ...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residue.
1.
Pull out, depress insert, completely remove.
2. Remove the powder detergent insert.
3. Clean the insert with running water and thoroughly towel dry.
4.
Close and lock the cover (place cylinder on guide pin).
5.
Insert detergent drawer.
Leave the detergent drawer partially open enough that any remaining
residual water will be allowed to dry.
Drum
Leave loading door open so that the drum can dry out.
Rust stains
use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Descaling
No washing in the machine!
Provided that you use the correct type of detergent, it is not necessary to descale the washing
machine. However if the appliance has to be descaled, pleaqse follow the instructions
provided by the descalling agent manufactuer.
–
Risk of electric shock!
Before beginning any maintenance, unplug
the washer’s electric cord!
–
Risk of explosion!
No solvents!
WARNING - to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury to persons, read the
Important Safety
instructions
before operating this appliance.
Also follow the separate installation instructions.
Follow the safety instructions on page 10, 11!
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