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Please take a couple of minutes to read and become familiar with the advantages of your washing machine. To meet the high quality demands of the Bosch brand, each washing machine, which leaves our factory, is inspected thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
Intended use B e f o r e wa s h i n g Ø For use in the household only. Ø The washing machine is suitable for washing machine- washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor. Ø The washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold drinking water and commercially available detergents and care products which are suitable for use in washing machines.
Safety instructions ã Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. – Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord. – Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only. ã...
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Prevent children from touching the hot washing machine door. – Detergents and care products may cause intoxication if consumed or eye and skin irritation if touched. Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. ã Warning! Risk of explosion! Items of washing pretreated with solvent detergents, e.g.
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ã Caution! Danger when reaching into/gripping the rotating drum! If you reach into the rotating drum, you may injure your hands. Do not grip the rotating drum. Wait until the drum stops rotating. ã Caution! Risk of coming into contact with liquid detergents/ care products! If the detergent drawer is opened while the washing machine is running, detergent/care product may spray...
Protection of the environment Packaging/Old appliance 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.
Detergent drawer Intelligent Dosing System (i-DOS): Your washing machine features an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and sof- tener. Dispensers i-DOS (1.3 l) and i-DOS (0.5 l) in the detergent drawer are used for this. You can select whether you want to use one liquid detergent and one softener or two liquid detergents.
Operating elements/Display elements ² All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently. Indicator lights for intelligent dosage basic settings 3 sec. buttons for ~ Page 34 appliance settings (end signal, button signal, language, autom. switch off, i- Press the main switch button.
The main points in brief Insert mains plug. Open the washing To switch on, press Select the pro- Turn the tap on. machine door. gramme, e.g. button. Cottons. ¼ Dosage: automatic Please load laundry: max. 8kg Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load.
Before each washing Op e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e ² – Install and connect washing machine properly. Refer to ~ Page 54 – Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing. ~ Page 67 1.
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Otherwise, the load display may malfunction. ~ Page 40 Press the button. The appliance is switched on. The Bosch logo is indicated on the display panel and all programme indicator lamps are lit. Then always the Cottons programme preset at the factory is displayed.
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– In the shell grip of the detergent drawer the indicator lights for intelligent dosage are lit if intelligent dosage has been selected. – For appliances with drum light: After switching on the appliance, after opening and closing the washing machine door as well as after starting the programme, the drum is lit.
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~ Page 40 – Do not load washing until the main menu for the saved programme is displayed after the Bosch logo. – The load screen is indicated when the door is opened or when the amount of washing is changed.
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– Select/deselect option by pressing the two buttons displayed on the right. The selected options are immediately active. In the case of multi-level settings keep touching the ² buttons to run through the settings automatically. – Wait or back to the main menu by pressing Options button.
Washing During the wash cycle the programme progress is indicated by a bar on the display panel. The bar progresses in the course of the wash cycle and provides information about the current programme progress. The arrows are switched on and off according to the programme progress.
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During washing Ø Childlock To prevent the set functions of the washing machine from being accidentally changed, the childproof lock can be activated. Activate/deactivate: press Finished in for approx. 5 seconds. Childlock has been activated Display panel goes back to the Main menu after approx. 3 seconds.
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Ø Cancelling the programme For programmes at high temperature: 1. Select Start/Reload 2. Cool down washing: select Rinse (see Additional programs 3. Select Start/Reload For programmes at low temperature: 1. Select Start/Reload 2. Select Spin * or Drain *. (* see Additional programs 3.
After washing Open washing machine door and remove washing. ¼ Remove the washing, switch off the device. ² – Do not leave any items of washing in the drum. In the next wash they may shrink or discolour something else. –...
Programme overview The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Name of the programme max. load Õ Brief explanation of the programme and selectable temperature as °C for which textiles it is suitable. selectable spin speeds in rpm, the max.
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The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information max. 3.5 kg Mixed load consisting of textiles made of cold – 40 °C cotton and synthetics. 0 ... 1400 ... 1600 rpm ¦ Ï Á : 0 ... 600 ... 800 rpm Ý...
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The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information max. 2 kg Sportswear Textiles made of microfibres for sport cold – 30 – 40 °C and leisure time. ² 0 ... 800 rpm . The laundry must not be treated with ¦...
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The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information max. 3,5 kg Curtains 3.5 kg heavy curtains or 25 – 30 m² light cold – 30 – 40 °C curtains. ² 0 ... 400 ... 800 rpm ²...
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see Additional programs The presettings of the programmes are highlighted in bold. Programme/Type of washing Options/Information max. 3.5 kg Towels Hard-wearing, heat-resistant towels cold - 60 – 90 °C made of cotton. 0 ... 1200 ... 1600 rpm Especially soft towels. ¦...
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Automatic programmes The degree of soiling and the type of washing are automatically detected and the washing sequence as well as intelligent dosage are optimally adjusted. Ø Automatic: for durable textiles Ø Automatic Soft: gentler treatment of washing Starching ² The washing should not be treated with fabric softener.
Programme settings/options Depending on the programme, you can use the programme options to adjust the washing process even more efficiently to your items of washing. Programme settings/options: Ø Are active without acknowledgement. Ø Can be selected or deselected or changed depending on the programme progress.
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Buttons Notes To change the softener dosage strength (or deter- i-DOS gent when container content: detergent set) for the light – normal – selected programme permanently until the next strong – off change: – light: slightly soft washing – normal: normally soft washing –...
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Press Options button to select: Notes Pre-wash For heavily soiled washing. on – off For intelligent dosage: Selected detergent is used for prewash and main wash. To prevent overdosage, select medium i-DOS setting. For manual dosage: Divide detergent for pre-wash and main wash.
Automatic stain treatment General information about stains ² The Stains additional programme option for treating special stains can be found via the Options button. A total of 16 different stains can be selected. The washing machine adjusts the washing temperature, drum movement and soaking time specific to the type of stain.
Intelligent Dosing System Your washing machine features an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and softener. Dispensers i-DOS (1.3 l) and i- (0.5 l) in the detergent drawer are used for this. You can select whether you want to use one liquid detergent and one softener or two liquid detergents.
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² When selecting your detergent and care product, follow the instructions of the manufacturers. We recommend the use of standard, universal and color liquid and gel-like detergents for all machine-washable, coloured textiles made of cotton and synthetic materials. Ø Use only self-flowing liquid products and gels which the manufacturer recommends adding to a detergent drawer.
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² The selection (on/off) of i-DOS and i-DOS is retained for each programme until the next change occurs, even if the machine is switched off. Ø Reloading detergent/softener The flashing of the associated illuminated display when intelligent dosage is selected and a corresponding message on the display panel indicate that the level is below the minimum.
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Ø If intensive foaming occurs repeatedly during washing, please check the basic dosage setting and dosage strength. Furthermore, some liquid detergents may have a tendency to excessive foaming. If the basic dosage settings and dosage strengths are correct, it is recommended to use a different liquid detergent.
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Manual dosage In the case of programmes in which intelligent dosage is not possible or not requested (then set intelligent dosage to off), detergent is added to detergent drawer In addition to intelligent dosage of detergents - cleaning agents such as water softener, bleach or stain remover can also be dosed here.
Consumption values Programme Load Energy Water *** Programme consumption *** duration *** Cottons 30 °C * 8 kg 0,38 kWh 57 l 2:21 h Cottons 40 °C * 8 kg 0,97 kWh 57 l 2:31 h Cottons 60 °C * 8 kg 1,31 kWh 57 l...
Appliance settings By pressing the basic settings 3 sec. buttons, appliance settings can be changed, e.g. button signal. Simultaneously hold down basic settings 3 sec. buttons for approx. 3 seconds: Language  end signal button signal Ö × Ö × Ø...
Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent Load adjust Depending on the type of textile and load, the load adjust optimally adjusts the water consumption in each programme. Aqua-Sensor During the wash and rinse cycles the Aqua sensor checks the degree of turbidity (turbidity is caused by dirt and detergent residue) of the washing and rinsing water.
Care and maintenance Clea n i n g a n d ma i n t e n a n c e ã Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug! ã...
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Descaling Not required if detergent dosed correctly. However, if this does occur, follow the instructions of the descaling agent manufacturer. Suitable descalers can be purchased on our website or from customer service. ~ Page 51 i-Dos Clean the detergent drawer Ø...
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Ø Cleaning dispensers/detergent drawer To clean the drained dispensers, the detergent drawer can be completely removed. 1. Drain dispensers before removing them. ² Re-attach drawer handle only after cleaning. 2. Open drawer. 3. Press release lever and completely remove drawer. 4.
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6. Dry tray and cover and re-assemble. 7. Push on drawer handle from above until it locks in place. 8. Push in detergent drawer all the way. Drain pump blocked ã Warning! Danger of scalding! Wash liquor is hot when washing at high temperatures.
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Remove sealing cap, allow detergent solution to flow out. Have a suitable container ready. Push up the closing cap and place the drain hose back in its holder. Note: Residual water may run out. Carefully unscrew the pump cover. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (fan impeller in the detergent-solution pump must rotate).
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Filter blocked in water inlet hose First, release water pressure in the supply hose: Turn off the tap! Select any programme (except Spin/Drain). Select Start/Pause . Leave programme for approx. 40 seconds. Press the button. Appliance is switched off. Pull out the mains plug! Clean the filter: Disconnect the hose from the water tap.
Emergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs The programme continues running when the power supply is restored. If the washing is still to be removed, the door can be opened as described below: ã Warning! Danger of scalding! Wash liquor and washing may be hot. If touched, there is a risk of scalding.
Information on the display panel Display Cause/Remedy The door cannot be – Washing may be caught. Please open and close washing locked, please open machine door again and select Start/Reload the door again, then – If required, shut washing machine door or remove washing close it and select and shut again.
Faults, what to do? Faults Cause/Remedy Water is running out. – Correctly attach/replace drainage hose. – Tighten screw-fitting on the supply hose. Water not flowing in. – Start/Reload not selected? – Tap not open? – Filter blocked? Clean the filter. ~ Page 46 –...
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Faults Cause/Remedy Odour formation in Run Cottons 90 °C programme without washing. the washing Use standard detergent. machine. Repeated, intensive – Check basic dosage settings and dosage strength. foaming. – If required, use a different liquid detergent. Detergent/softener Too much detergent/softener in the dispensers. Observe max drips off the seal and mark in the dispensers.
Customer service If you cannot rectify the fault yourself, Faults, what to do?~ Page 49, please contact our customer service. We will always finds a suitable solution to avoid unnecessary visits by technicians. Please give customer service the product number (E-Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance.
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Installation ² Humidity in the drum is caused by the final inspection. Secure installation ã Warning! Risk of injury! – The washing machine is heavy – caution: take care when lifting it. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g.
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ã Caution! Washing machine may be damaged! – Frozen hoses may tear/burst. Do not install the washing machine in an area where there is a risk of frost or outdoors. – If the washing machine is raised by protruding components (e.g. washing machine door), the components may break off and the washing machine may be damaged.
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ã Caution! Risk of stumbling! If the hoses and power cord are installed incorrectly, there is a risk of tripping and injury. Lay hoses and cables in such a way that there is no risk of stumbling. ã Caution! Washing machine may be damaged! –...
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Installing the appliance on a base or on a wooden joist ceiling ã Warning! Washing machine may be damaged!! The washing machine may wander during the spin cycle and topple/fall off the base. Always secure the washing machine feet with fixing brackets. Holding brackets: order no.
Remove transportation protection devices ã Caution! Washing machine may be damaged! Transit bolts which have not been removed may damage e.g. the drum while the washing machine is running. Before using the appliance for the first time, remove the 4 transportation protection devices completely and keep in a safe place.
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Take hoses out of the elbow and remove elbow. Loosen and remove all 4 transportation lock screws. Take the power cord out of the holders. Remove sleeves. Prepare/separate cover. Insert covers. ² Lock covers firmly by pressing on the locking hook. Insert hose holder.
Connecting the water ã Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. Do not immerse Aqua-Stop safety device in water (contains an electric valve). ² – To prevent leakage or water damage, follow the instructions in this chapter! –...
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to the tap (¾" = 26.4 mm): PLQ PP Aqua-Stop and Aqua-Secure Standard on the appliance: for Standard and Aqua-Secure models Carefully turn on the tap and check that the connection points are not leaking. ² Screw connection is under water pipe pressure.
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ã Caution! The appliance may be damaged. If the end of the drainage hose is immersed in the drained water, water may be drawn back into the appliance! – The plug must not be in the plug hole. – When the water is being pumped out of the washing machine, check that the water drains away quickly enough.
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Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber sleeve or into a gully: ã Warning! Water damage possible! If the drainage hose slips off the plastic pipe due to high water pressure when draining the washing machine, leaking water may cause damage. Secure the drainage hose to prevent it from slipping out of the sink.
Alignment Loosen lock nut in a clockwise direction with a wrench. Check alignment of the washing machine with a spirit level and, if required, correct. Adjust the height by rotating the foot. ² All four feet must be firmly on the floor. The washing machine must not wobble! Tighten the lock nut against the housing.
Electrical connection Electrical safety ã Warning! Danger of death from electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. – Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord. – Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only.
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– If a residual-current-operated circuit breaker is used, use only a type which features this symbol: Only this symbol guarantees compliance with currently valid regulations. – The mains plug must be accessible at all times.
Before the 1st washing The washing machine was inspected thoroughly before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from testing procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine. ² The washing machine must have been installed and connected properly.
Transportation, e.g. if moving house Preparatory work Turn off the tap. Release the water pressure in the supply hose. Maintenance – Filter in the water inlet hose ~ Page 46 Drain any residual detergent solution. Maintenance – Drain pump blocked Isolate the washing machine from the power supply.
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Drain dispensers, 42 i-DOS , 11, 18, 30 Filling dispenser, 33 Information on the display Standard settings, 35 panel, 48 Switching on the Insert appliance, 33 the laundry, 14, 16 i-DOS, 10, 23, 30 Installation, 54 In daily use, 34 Installing transportation protection devices, 68 i-DOS...
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Technical specifications, 53 the washing, 20 Temperature, 11, 17, 29 Transport bolts, 58 Topping up Unbalanced load detection system, 40 Water Plus, 31...
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The tap should only be turned off if you are away for a prolonged period, e.g. several weeks holiday. Robert Bosch, Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München DEUTSCHLAND...