Bosch washing machine Operating Instructions Manual
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Intended use
Your washing machine
Congratulations
You have opted for a modern, high quality
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for use in the household only,
domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine
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for the washing of machine washable textiles
is distinguished by its economical energy consumption.
in a detergent solution,
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly
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to be operated with cold drinking water and
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
commercially available detergents and care products
which are suitable for use in frontloading washing
machines.
For further information and a selection of our products go to our web
site:www.bosch home.com
- Do not leave children unattended near the washing
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machine!
Environmental disposal
- The appliance is not intended for use by young
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
children or infirm persons without supervision.
- Keep pets away from the washing machine!
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.
Contents
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Intended use
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Programmes
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Programmes
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Setting programme
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For detailed overview of programmes -> page 7.
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Washing
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3/4
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Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually.
After washing
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Cottons y . . . . . . . . .
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Individual settings
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Cottons y Stains
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Important information
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Cottons y Eco j
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hard wearing textiles
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Overview of programmes
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Cottons y Prewash P
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Safety instructions
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Cottons y Easy iron e
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Consumption values
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Easy Care
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Care
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Easy Care
Intensive v
easy care textiles
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Information on the display panel
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Prewash P
Easy Care
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Maintenance
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Mixed Load
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easy care textiles
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What to do if ...
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Delicate/Silk æ
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delicate washable textiles
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Wool/
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hand/machine washable textiles
Express 15' Á
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short programme
Rinse/Freshen up K
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with subsequent spin cycle; for
hand washed items, starching or
freshen up" items, -> Page 6.
Spin
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washing washed by hand
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Drain
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the rinsing water if ---- occurs
Preparation
Before washing for the first time,
wash once without any washing. -> page 6
Sorting and inserting the washing
Correct installation according to separate
installation instructions.
Follow manufacturer's care information!
According to the information on the care labels.
Checking the machine
According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed maximum load -> Page 7.
- Never switch on a damaged machine!
Follow important instructions! See page 6!
- Inform your customer service!
Insert large and small items of washing! Close the washing machine
door. Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the
loading door and rubber seal.
Turn on water tap
Add detergent and care product
Washing amount, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions. Pour liquid detergent
Insert mains plug
into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
Dispenser I:
Detergent for prewash
With dry hands only!
Dispenser
2
:
Fabric softener, starch
Take hold of the plug only!
Dispenser II:
Detergent for main wash, fabric softener, bleaching
agent, stain remover
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water. Prevents blockage of the
overflow.
Set and adjust programme
For additional functions and option
Display panel/
Start/
Add.
Status
Programme selector
buttons see individual settings, page 5.
option buttons
Pause
function
displays
Programme selector for
switching the machine on and
off and for selecting the
programme. Can be rotated in
Select Start/Pause M
--- - 1200*
B
Select the spin speed (* depending on model) or
---- (without final spin)
cold - 90
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Select the temperature
1 - 24h
Á
Programme starts in ...
Removing washing
Washing
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
If ---- (without final spin) active: Set programme selector
b
to Drain
or select spin speed. Select Start/Pause
Remove any foreign objects risk of rusting.
Detergent drawer
Turn off tap
with dispensers I, II,
2
Drum
Meter accordingly:
Fascia
Switch off
Door handle
Set programme selector to Off.
End of programme when ...
... indicator light Spin flashes and End is indicated on the
display panel.
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Change programme ...
If you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
- Reselect programme.
- Select Start/Pause
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...or terminate
either direction.
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Service flap
Programmes with high temperature, first:
- Cool washing: Select Rinse/Freshen up K.
Washing machine door remains locked.
- Select Off.
B
- Select Spin
or Drain
Washing
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- Select Start/Pause
Individual settings
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Option buttons
You can change the spin speed and temperature beforehand and while the selected
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programme is running. Effects dependent on the programme progress.
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B (spin speed rpm)
You can change the indicated spin speed. The maximum spin speed which can be selected
depends on the set programme.
O (Temperature °C)
You can change the indicated washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature
which can be selected depends on the set programme.
Á
(Start in)
The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting the programme. The programme
start can be delayed before the programme begins. The Start in time can be set in hour steps
up to maximum 24h. Keep pressing the Á button until the required number of hours is
indicated (h=hour). Select Start/Pause
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. The start in time begins counting down as soon as
the programme starts. This indicated by the flashing indicator lights Start/Pause M, Wash
and by the flashing apostrophe ' between the number and h.
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Additional functions
see also programme overview
Rinse plus
K
Additional rinse cycle. For areas with very soft water or for further
improvement of the rinsing result.
F
F
Start/Pause M
For starting or interrupting the programme.
b
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Important information
Protecting the washing and the machine
- Empty pockets.
- Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
- Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
- Close zips, button up covers.
- Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
- Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
Before washing for the first time
Do not put any washing in the washing machine! 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
A
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Easy Care
60 °C and select Start/Pause
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At the end of the programme set the programme selector to Off.
Washing with different degrees of soiling
Wash new items separately.
Light
Do not prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select Cottons y Stains X additional function.
Heavy
Load less washing.
Prewash.
Soaking
Load washing of the same colour
Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Set programme selector to Cottons y 30 °C and select Start/Pause
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. After approx.
10 minutes select Start/Pause
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. After the required soaking time reselect Start/Pause
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if the programme is to be continued or change the programme.
Starching
Washing should not be treated with fabric softener
Liquid starch can be used in all wash programmes. Meter starch into the fabric softener
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dispenser
according to manufacturer's specifications.
Dyeing/bleaching
Dye in small quantities only. Salt can corrode stainless steel.
Observe the dye manufacturer's specification.
Do not bleach laundry in the washing machine.
Freshen up
Use programme Rinse/Freshen up K
For items, that have been tucked away or stored for a period of time, to remove creases
caused by folding and storage and to eliminate odours. Use fabric conditioner for fresh" smell.
Protection of the environment/conservation tips
- Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular programme.
- Wash normally soiled washing without prewash.
- Instead of Cottons y Stains
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90 °C select Cottons y Eco j 60 °C programme.
Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy consumption.
- Meter detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions and water hardness.
- If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed according to the
instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
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Summary of Contents for Bosch washing machine
- Page 1 Turn on water tap Do not put any washing in the washing machine! Turn on the tap, fill approx. 1 litre of water and Á (Start in) Environmental disposal...
- Page 2 Washing machine Water not visible in the drum. - Not a fault - water below the visible area - Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent children from locking themselves in and suffocating. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (fan impeller in the Residual water in the - Not a fault effect of the care product not impaired.