Intended use
Preparing your
Your washing machine
washing machine
Congratulations – You have opted for a modern, high-quality
for household use only,
domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine
for washing machine-washable textiles and hand-
is distinguished by its economical consumption of water, energy and
washable wool in the apropriate detergent,
detergent.
when dosage any detergents/cleaning aids and
cleaning agents, always follow manufacturer's
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly
instructions,
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
to be operated with cold drinking water and
Every machine has been preset at the factory for the intelligent
commercially available detergents and care products
dosage system. You can start washing immediately!
which are suitable for use in washing machines.
Changes to the standard settings.
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Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts and
– Do not leave children unattended near the
services can be found at: www.bosch-home.com
washing machine!
– Children must not use the washing machine!
– Keep pets away from the washing machine!
Contents
Page
Intended use ....................................................................................... 1
Preparing your washing machine ................................................... 2
Before 1
st
wash .............................................................................. 2/3
Before each wash .......................................................................... 3/4
After each wash.............................................................................. 4/5
Handle of the detergent drawer
Select options and change settings/Display panel ..................... 6
Overview of programmes ................................................................. 7
Safety instructions .............................................................................. 8
Consumption values .......................................................................... 8
Important information ........................................................................ 9
Information on programmes/options ...........................................10
Intelligent Dosage System (i-DOS) ........................................11–13
Manual dosage.................................................................................13
Customer service .............................................................................13
Protection of the environment/
conservation tips
– Utilise the maximum load of washing for each particular
programme.
– Wash normally soiled fabrics without prewash.
– The selectable temperatures apply to the care labels on the
i-DOS1
textiles. The temperatures in the machine may deviate from this so
i-DOS1 selected/reload
that you get the optimum mix of energy-saving and washing
Detergent
display.
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results.
i-DOS2
i-DOS2 selected/reload
– Detergent dosage using the intelligent dosage system helps save
display.
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detergent and water.
Softener or Detergent
– Energy saving mode: The display panel light goes out after
several minutes,
Start/Reload flashes. To activate the light,
Intelligent Dosage System (i-DOS)
select any button.
– If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed
Your washing machine features an intelligent dosage system for liquid detergent
according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
and softener. Dispensers i-DOS1 and i-DOS2 (1.3 l/0.5 l) in the detergent drawer
are used for this. You can select whether you want to use one liquid detergent and
Automatic stain treatment
one softener or two liquid detergents.
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Special treatment of 16 different stain types is possible.
Automatic programmes
No pretreatment of the stains is required – washing machine adjusts
the washing process.
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Automatic adjustment of the wash programme and intelligent dosage depending
on the detected washing type and soiling.
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1
st
Before 1
wash
Correct installation according to separate
Fill dispensers i-DOS1 and i-DOS2
Installation/Maintenance instructions.
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Checking the machine
– Never switch on a damaged machine!
Wash once without any washing
– Inform your customer service!
Insert mains plug
1. To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the outlet
during the first wash: Pour 1 litre of water into dispenser
– With dry hands only!
/
and start the
Empty programme.
– Take hold of the plug only!
2. Wash once using
Cottons 90 °C programme without
any washing.
Turn on the tap
Buttons, display panel
Programme selector
Start/
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Reload
Do not trap
any items
of washing!
°C
Select the temperature
– – (cold) up to 90°; by pressing
/ Change buttons.
i-DOS1
Select the detergent dosage.
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l = light, ll = normal, lll = strong, – = OFF; by pressing
/ Change buttons.
i-DOS2
Select the softener or detergent dosage.
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l = light, ll = normal, lll = strong, – = OFF; by pressing
/ Change buttons.
Select the spin speed (revolutions per minute, 0 = no spin while the programme is running).
0 to 1600 * (* depending on model); by pressing
/ Change buttons.
Select standard settings.
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Options
Options
Select programme options.
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/
Change Change settings in the options.
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Washing
Before each wash
Open the washing
1.
machine door
Detergent drawer with:
Sort the washing
2.
/
dispenser for manual dosage
According to the information on the care labels.
i-DOS2 dispenser for intelligent dosage :
According to type; colour; soiling and temperature.
softener or liquid detergent
Follow manufacturer's care information!
Do not exceed maximum load.
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i-DOS1 dispenser for intelligent dosage :
Follow important instructions!
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liquid detergent
3.
Handle of the
Select a programme
Fascia
detergentdrawer
Programme selector for switching the machine on and off
and for selecting the programme. Can be rotated in either direction.
If childproof lock active,
Deactivate, Page 9
Follow the information on the
Max. 8kg
display panel!
Cottons
Insert laundry
Insert laundry
4.
Observe load display on the display panel.
0
Load: Max. 8kg
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Cottons
Insert laundry
Close the washing machine door
5.
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Cottons
i-DOS1: II i-DOS2: II
Intelligent dosage has been preset at the factory:
i-DOS1 : ll = Detergent dosage : normal
i-DOS2 : ll = Softener dosage : normal
Change dosage
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Select programme settings
6.
Drum light
All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently!
(depending on model) –
Temperature/Spin speed
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goes out automatically when the
Serviceflap
Programme options (menu)
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washing machine door is opened
Washing machine door
Stain selection
or closed and after the programme
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with handle
starts.
Manual dosage
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Start programme
7.
Washing
3
4
Select options and change settings/Display panel
After each wash
Press the / Options buttons to select the following standard settings and programme options.
The settings in the options can be adjusted/changed by pressing the
case of multi-level settings keep touching the
/ Change buttons to run through the settings
10.
Switch off
automatically.
The display panel provides information on: options and settings, programme sequence and
Set programme selector to Off.
additional information (
separate Installation/Maintenance instructions, What to do if ..., Page 11).
9.
Turn off tap
Each setting is active without acknowledgement. Standard settings are underlined on the
display panel and are retained even after the appliance is switched off and on again.
Not required for Aqua-Stop models.
separate Installation/Maintenance instructions,
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Options
Programme options
8.
Remove the washing
Standard settings
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
i-DOS2:
Softener –
Select dispenser contents.
– Remove any foreign objects –
content
detergent
risk of rusting.
10 ml – 200 ml
i-DOS1: basis
– Leave detergent drawer and door open
Set basic dosage,
so that residual water can evaporate.
to recommendation of the detergent/softener
i-DOS2: basis
10 ml – 200 ml
manufacturer.
Signal
OFF – quiet –
Select volume of the information signals.
medium – loud –
End of programme ...
very loud
button signal
OFF – quiet –
Select volume of the button signals.
... when finished, Remove washing is indicated on the
medium – loud –
display panel.
very loud
When the display panel light is off, select any
language
Select language for display text.
button.
Energy saving mode, Page 1
VarioPerfect
SpeedPerfect
For a shorter wash time with a comparable
washing performance to the standard
Rinse hold
programme. Maximum load size.
Overview of programmes, Page 7
If Rinse hold
active:
Standard
– select
Empty and/or
Start/Reload.
EcoPerfect
For saving energy with a comparable washing
Terminating the programme
performance to the standard programme.
For programmes at high temperature:
stain selection
Automatic treatment of stubborn stains.
– Cool down washing: select
/
Rinse/Spin.
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– Select
Start/Reload.
end time
1 – 24h
When the programme is selected, the respective
For programmes at low temperature:
(h=Hour)
time to programme end is shown. Adjustable
– Select
/
Rinse/Spin * or
Empty.
in1-hour steps up to max. 24 h. Settings cannot
– Select
Start/Reload.
be made when the programme has started.
* Spin only
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Rinse plus
max. +3 Rinse
Additional rinse. Longer programme duration.
cycles
Recommended application: for sensitive skin
Reloading washing ...
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or/and in areas with very soft water.
... if
Start/Reload selected and then Reload
Easy-iron
OFF – ON
Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing.
possible is indicated on the display panel.
Gentle final spin at reduced spin speed. Residual
moisture of the washing slightly increased.
– Do not leave washing machine door open for
Rinse hold
OFF – ON
The washing remains in the water after the last
a prolonged period – water could run out of
rinse cycle.
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the washing.
– Load display is not active during relosding.
Water Plus
OFF – ON
Increased water level. Gentler treatment of the
washing.
Select
Start/Reload.
Prewash
OFF – ON
For heavily soiled washing. Follow dosage
instructions.
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/ Change buttons. In the
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