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 washing machines.
For further information and a selection of our products go to our web
site:
- Do not leave children unattended near the washing
www.bosch-home.com or contact our customer service centres
machine!
- Keep pets away from the washing machine!
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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.
Contents
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Programmes
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Programmes
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For detailled overview of programmes -> Page 7.
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Setting programme
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Spin speed can be selected individually.
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Washing
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Æ Cottons
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hard wearing textiles
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After washing
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à Stains
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hard wearing textiles
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Individual settings
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Important information
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à Mixed Load
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different types of washing
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Overview of programmes
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A Easy Care
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easy care textiles
Safety instructions
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delicate washable textiles
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Delicates
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Consumption values
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u / Woollens
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hand/machine washable textiles
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Care
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b Drain
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the rinsing water if Rinse Hold
Information on the display panel
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occurs
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B Spin
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washing washed by hand
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Maintenance
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K Rinse
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with subsequent spin cycle
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What to do if ...
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Downloaded From WashingMachine-Manual.com Manuals
Before washing for the first time,
Preparation
wash once without any washing. See 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! -> 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 the 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.
With dry hands only!
Take hold of the plug only!
Dispenser I:
Detergent for prewash
Dispenser
2
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Fabric softener, starch
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
(* depending on model)
For additional functions and option buttons
see individual settings, -> page 5.
Additional
Spin
Indicator
Start/
Programme selector
functions*
speed*
lights
Pause
All buttons are sensitive, they
only need to be touched gently!
If the Option buttons are touched
for longer, the setting options will
automatically run!
Programme selector for switching
the machine on and off and for
selecting the programme. Can be
rotated in either direction.
Select Start M
Removing washing
Wash
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
Remove any foreign objects risk of rusting.
Leave door and detergent drawer open so that residual
water can evaporate.
Detergent drawer
Turn off the tap
with dispensers I, II,
2
Not required for Aqua Stop models.
Drum
Switch off
Meter accordingly:
Fascia
Set programme selector to Off.
Door handle
End of programme when ...
... Start M flashes and End is lit on the indicator light.
If Rinse Hold (= without final spin) active: Set programme
selector to b Drain or select spin speed. Select Start M.
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Change programme ...
If you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
- Reselect programme.
- Select Start M.
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... or terminate
Programmes with high temperature, first:
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Service flap
- Cool washing: Select K Rinse.
Washing machine door remains locked.
- Select Off.
- Select Spin B or Drain b.
- Select Start M.
Wash
Individual settings
Important information
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F
Spin
Protecting the washing and the machine
The spin speed or Rinse Hold (without final spin) can be set before and while the selected
- Empty pockets.
programme is running. Effects dependent on the programme progress.
- Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the model and the set programme.
- Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
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F
Additional functions*
see also programme overview
(* depending on model)
- Close zips, button up covers.
X Wash Plus
Extension of the washing time for a more intensive washing
- Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
of highly soiled washing or 6 kg of cottons and coloureds.
- Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
P Prewash
For heavily soiled, hard wearing washing, e.g. made of cotton
Before washing for the first time
or linen. Prewash at 30 °C.
e Reduced Ironing
Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final
Do not put any washing in the washing machine! Turn on the tap, fill the appliance with
approx.1 litre of water and then pour ½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II.
spin - residual moisture in the washing increased slightly.
Set programme selector to Æ Easy Care 60 °C and select Start M.
R Aqua Plus
Increased water level and additional rinse cycle, extended
At the end of the programme set the programme selector to Off.
washing time. For areas with very soft water or for further
Washing with different degrees of soiling
improvement of the rinsing result.
F
F
M Start
For starting or interrupting the programme.
Light
F
F
Signal
Heavy
1400
1400
1. Activate setting
1200
1200
mode for signal
800
800
600
600
Soaking
volume
Rinse Hold
Rinse Hold
Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Set programme selector to A Cottons 30°C and select Start M. After approx. 10 minutes
+
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1 step to right,
keep selected
1 step to right;
Set to
select Start M. After the required soaking time reselect Start M if the programme is to be
the indicator
release
and
continued or change the programme.
light is on
Starching
Optional:
Liquid starch can be used in all wash programmes. Meter starch into the fabric softener
Blind mode*
Start
dispenser
direct
* Long signal - function on.
ON OFF
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Dyeing/Bleaching
Short signal - function off.
Dye in small quantities only. Salt can corrode stainless steel.
Observe the dye manufacturer's specifications. Do not bleach laundry in the washing machine.
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ON OFF
Set to
Protection of the environment/conservation tips
- Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular programme.
Button signals
Information signals
- Wash normally soiled washing without prewash.
2. Set volume
1400
1400
- Instead of Æ Cottons 90 °C select à Stains 60 °C programme. Comparable cleaning
1200
1200
for ...
result with significantly lower energy consumption.
800
800
600
600
- Meter detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions and water hardness.
Rinse Hold
Rinse Hold
- If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed according to the
instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
1 step to right
Set volume *
1 step to right
Set volume *
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Set to
* If required, select repeatedly
Wash new items separately.
Do not prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select X Wash Plus additional function.
Load less washing.
Prewash.
Load washing of the same colour
Washing should not be treated with fabric softener
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according to manufacturer's specifications.