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Start the first wash cycle or press
to switch off the appliance.
Laundry
11 Laundry
Laundry
Note:
More detailed instructions for
use can be found on www.bosch-
home.com or by scanning the QR
code on the title page of this user
manual.
To remove odours, you can also
simply freshen up fabrics using act-
ive oxygen.
11.1 Preparing the laundry
Note:
Please read the information in
the sections on Safety →
and
ATTENTION!
Objects remaining in the laundry may
damage the laundry and the drum.
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Remove all items from any pock-
ets in your laundry before using
the appliance.
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To protect your appliance and the
laundry, prepare the laundry be-
forehand.
– Empty any pockets
– Brush sand out of all collars and
pockets
– Close bed covers and cushion
covers
– Close all zips, Velcro fasteners,
hooks and eyes
– Tie cloth belts, apron strings,
etc. together or use a laundry
bag.
– Tie together longer drawstrings,
and tie cords with solid end-
pieces in hoods or trousers
– Remove curtain hooks and lead
strips or use a mesh laundry
bag
– Use a mesh laundry bag for
small items of laundry, such as
children's socks
– Some stubborn or dried-in stains
can be removed by washing
several times
– Wash large and small items of
laundry together
– Do not rub fresh stains but dab
them with soapy water
– Separate items of laundry and
shake them out, or observe the
programme description
11.2 Sorting laundry
Note:
Observe the information on
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To improve washing results and
prevent discolouration, sort the
laundry according to the following
criteria before washing.
– Type of fabric and fibre
Wash laundry of the same
type of fabric and fibre to-
gether.
– Care symbols on the care labels
– Description of the programmes
– Whites
– Colours
Wash new coloured items
separately the first time you
wash them.
