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Correct installation according to
separate installation instructions.
Check the machine
– Never switch on a damaged machine!
– Inform your after-sales service!
Insert the mains plug
With dry hands only!
Only hold the plug by the plug
body!
Turn on the tap
Compartment II
:
Detergent for the main
wash, water softener, bleach, stain
remover
Sort and load the laundry
Follow manufacturer’s care information!
Sort according to the information on the care labels.
Sort according to type, colour, level of soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load
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Page 7
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Observe the instructions in the Important information section
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Page 5!
Load both large and small items of washing together!
Close the washing machine door
Take care not to trap any items of clothing
between the loading door and rubber seal.
Add detergent and care product
Add the appropriate amount according to:
Amount of laundry, level of soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer’s instructions.
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser.
During operation: take care when opening the detergent drawer!
Set the programme
For detailed programme informaton , see programme overview
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page
7.
Select additional functions
For additional functions , see the function instruction
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page 6.
Press the
Start/Pause
$
button
The programme starts.
Your washing machine
Congratulations
– you have opted for a modern, high–quality
domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine
is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy .
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to
ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
For further information about products, accessories, spare parts and
service visit our web site: www.bosch-home.com or contact our
customer service centres.
Intended use
Contents
Page
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Intended use ................................................................................... 1
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Preparation ......................................................................................... 2
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Washing ........................................................................................... 3/4
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Safety instructions.............................................................................. 5
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Important informations ..................................................................... 5
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Additional functions ........................................................................... 6
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Consumption values .......................................................................... 6
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Programme overview........................................................................ 7
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Cleaning and care ......................................................................... 8/9
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Technical specification.................................................................... 10
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Customer service ............................................................................. 10
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What to do if...................................................................................... 11
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
– Load the maximum amount of laundry for the particular
programme.
– Wash normally soiled laundry without prewash.
– Select programme
Cottons
LF
40
੬
Eco/60
੬
Eco
to achieve
a good cleaning result with significantly lower energy
consumption.
– Dose detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions
and water hardness.
– If the laundry is to be subsequently dried in a tumble dryer, select
a spin speed as specified by the dryer manufacturer.
Preparation
The machine was tested before leaving the factory.To remove any water
left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be
carried out
without
any laundry in the machine
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Page 5.
Indicator lights
Indicate the status of the washing
machine
Additional functions
In addition to the programme if
required
Start/Pause
$
For starting / pausing the washing
cycle
Programme selector
For switching the machine on
and off and for selecting the
programme. Can be rotated
in either direction
Washing
Compartment
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: Fabric softener,
impregnating agent, starch
Compartment I
: Detergent for pre–wash
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For domestic use only.
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For washing machine–washable fabrics in a detergent
solution.
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To be operated with cold mains water and
commercially available detergents and care products
which are suitable for use in washing machines.
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The washing machine may be operated by children
from 8 years of age, by persons who have limited phy-
sical, sensory or mental abilities and by persons who
have inade-quate experience or knowledge, provided
they
are super-vised
or
have been instructed
by a re-
sponsible person.
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– Follow the safety instructions on Page 5!
– Do not leave children unattended near the
washing machine!
– Children must not play with the appliance.
– Children must not perform any cleaning or
maintenance work without supervision!
– Keep pets away from the washing machine!
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water. This
prevents blockages.
Safety instructions
– Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other information
enclosed with the washing machine.
– Retain documents for subsequent use.
Risk of electric
shock
– Never pull out the mains plug by pulling the power cord.
– Never insert/pull out the mains plug with wet hands.
– Make sure the cable is plugged into a socket which is correctly
conncted to a reliable earth connection.
Risk of death
Appliances which have reached the end of their service life:
– Pull out the mains plug.
– Sever the power cord and discard together with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door.
This will prevent children from locking themselves in and putting their
lives at risk.
Risk of suffocation
– Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts out of the reach of
children.
Risk of poisioning
– Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion
– Caused by detergents containing solvents, e.g. stain remover/items
of washing pretreated with solvent naphtha may cause an explosion
after being loaded into the washing machine. Rinse such items
thoroughly by hand before putting them in the washing machine.
Risk of injury
– Washing machine door may become very hot.
– Take care when draining hot detergent solution.
– Do not climb on the washing machine.
– Do not lean on the washing machine door when it is open.
– Make sure that the pump cap is screwed on when the machine is
running, avoid water leakage and touching the components of pump
when they are in operation.
Additional functions
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Buttons for additional functions
In addition to the programme if required
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Before and while the selected programme is running, you can set
the spin speed. The effects depend on the programme progress.
The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the model and
on which programme is currently selected.
Water plus
=
Higher water level and extended wash time
For areas with very soft water or for further improvement of the
rinsing result.
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Indicator lights
Indicate the status of the programme cycle
Å
(Spin),
2
(Rinse),
1
(Wash) illuminate when the
Start
/Pause
$
button is pressed and
the particular programme section is running.
(Ready) flashes: the programme is selected.
(End) flashes: the selected programme is finished.
Two indicator lights flash: Operation error.
Consumption values
Programme
Load
Electricity
consumption
***
Water
***
Programme
duration
***
Cottons
LF
30
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*
4,5 kg
0,43 kWh
54 l
1:40 h
Cottons
LF
40
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Eco
*
4,5 kg
0,51 kWh
54 l
1:42 h
Cottons
LF
60
ॕ
4,5 kg
0,94 kWh
54 l
1:57 h
Cottons
LF
60
ॕ
Eco
*
4,5 kg
0,89 kWh
46 l
2:23 h
Cottons
LF
90
ॕ
4,5 kg
1,45 kWh
59 l
1:49 h
Easy-Care
40
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*
2,5 kg
0,44 kWh
51 l
1:15 h
Delicate
30
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2,0 kg
0,24 kWh
49 l
0:40 h
Wool
O
30
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2,0 kg
0,14 kWh
39 l
0:57 h
*
Programme setting for testing in accordance with valid standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: For testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using the
maximum spin speed.
Programme
Load
Annual energy
consumption
Annual water
consumption
Cottons
LF
40
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Eco/60
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Eco
**
4,5/2,25kg
155 kWh
8900 l
**
Programme settings for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 2010/30/
EU with cold water (15 °C).
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The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet
temperature, ambiente temperature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used,
fluctuations in the power supply and selected additional functions.
Maintenance cover
Controlpanel
Doorhandle
Drum
Detergent drawer
with dispenser II,
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Removing the laundry
Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry.
Leave the door and detergent drawer open to allow the
interior of the machine to dry.
Turn off the tap
Switch off
Set Programme selector to
Off
.
Programme ended when ...
The
(End) indicator light flashes.
Changing the programme ...
If you have accidentally selected the wrong programme:
– Turn the programme selector to a newly selected
programme.
– If required, select additional functions.
– Press the
Start
/Pause
$
button, new programme
starts.
... or terminate the progarmme
If you would like to terminate a programme:
– Turn the programme selector to
Empty
>
or
Spin
Å
.
– Press the
Start
/Pause
$
button.
– Remove the laundry after the spinning cycle.
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Important information
Preparing/Protecting the laundry and the machine
– Brush sand out of pockets and cuffs/collars.
– Check for metal items (paperclips, etc.).
– Trousers,knitwear and knitted textiles, e.g. jersey garments,T-shirts or sweatshirts should
be turned inside out.
– Wash delicates in a net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
– Close zips,fasten pillow cases/cushion covers.
– Remove curtain runners or tie up in a net/bag.
Laundry with different levels of soiling
Wash new items separately.
Light
Do not prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select
+
Prewash
7
60
੬
programme.
Heavy
Load less laundry. Select
+
Prewash
7
60
੬
programme.
Before washing for the first time
Do not put any laundry in the washing machine. Turn on the tap, fill approx. 1 litre of water
and then pour ½ a measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II. Set the
Easy-Care
40
੬
programme and press
Start/
Pause
$
.
At the end of the programme, set the programme selector to
Off
.
Environmental disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
This appliance has been identified in accordance with the European
Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE).
The Directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return and
recycling of waste appliances.
Please read the instruction manual and installation
instructions supplied before switching on the washing
machine.
