Your washing machine
Intended use
Congratulations - you have chosen a modern, high-quality domestic appliance
For domestic use only
manufactured by Bosch. This washing machine is distinguished by its economical water
For washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in
and energy consumption.
detergent solution
Each machine that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly to ensure that it
To be operated with cold drinking water and commercially available
functions properly and is in perfect condition.
detergents and care products which are suitable for use in washing
machines.
For more information on our products, accessories, replacement parts and services, visit
– Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine.
our website www.bosch-home.com or contact one of our after-sales service centres.
– The washing machine is not to be used by children or persons
not familiar with the operating instructions.
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
Do not operate this washing machine until you have read these
instructions and the separate installation instructions.
Contents
Page
Intended use .......................................................................................................................... 1
Programmes .......................................................................................................................... 1
Setting and adjusting the programme ............................................................................. 3
Washing ..............................................................................................................................3/4
Programmes
After washing ........................................................................................................................ 4
Detailed overview of programmes
page 7.
Individual settings ............................................................................................................5/6
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually,
Overview of programmes ................................................................................................... 7
depending on the selected programme and programme progress.
Safety instructions ................................................................................................................ 8
Cottons
Hard-wearing fabrics
Consumption values ............................................................................................................8
Important information ......................................................................................................... 9
+ Prewash
Hard-wearing fabrics, prewash at 30 °C
Insert for liquid detergent .................................................................................................10
Easy-Care
Easy-care fabrics
Care .......................................................................................................................................10
+ Prewash
Easy-care fabrics, prewash at 30 °C
Information on the display panel ....................................................................................10
Mixed Load
Different types of laundry
Instructions for blockages ................................................................................................11
What to do if.................................................................................................................. 12/13
Delicate/Silk
Delicate washable fabrics
Emergency release .............................................................................................................13
Wool
Hand/machine-washable wool
After-sales service...............................................................................................................13
Rinse
Extra rinse with spin
Spin
Extra spin with selectable spin speed
Drain
the rinsing water when
(Rinse hold = no final spin)
Environmental/savings tips
Gentle Spin
Extra spin with reduced spin speed
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of laundry for
the relevant programme.
SuperQuick 15'
Super Quick programme
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
Sensitive
Hard-wearing fabrics, longer washing and
– Instead of Cottons
90 °C, select the Cottons
60 °C programme and
additional rinsing for particularly sensitive skin
the additional
Eco Perfect function. Comparable cleaning result with
Sportswear
Fabrics made from microfibre
significantly lower energy consumption.
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions and water
Dark Wash
Dark-coloured fabrics
hardness.
– If you want to dry the laundry in the tumble dryer afterwards, select a spin speed
suggested by the dryer manufacturer .
1
Preparation
Before washing for the first time
Run a wash cycle without any laundry
page 9
Correct installation according to the separate
Sort and load the laundry
Installation instructions.
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
According to the information on the care labels.
Check the machine
According to type, colour, level of soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load
page 7.
– Never use a damaged machine.
– Inform the after-sales service.
Observe the important information
page 9.
Insert items of laundry of varying sizes.
Connect the mains plug
Close the washing machine door. Take care not to trap items of laundry between the washing
machine door and the rubber seal.
– Make sure your hands are dry.
– Take hold of the plug only.
Add detergent and care product
Turn the tap on
Measure according to:
The amount of laundry, level of soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply company) and
manufacturer's instructions.
On models without an insert for liquid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
During operation, open the detergent drawer with care.
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model), page 10
Compartment II: detergent for main wash,
Dilute thick fabric softener and conditioner with water.
Water softener, bleach, stain remover
This prevents blockages.
Compartment
: fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: detergent for prewash
Set** and adjust the programme
**If the
symbol is lit in the display
Display panel /
panel, the childlock is active
Additional
Programme selector
Start/
functions
Options buttons
Reload
Deactivate it, page 5.
Additional functions and options buttons
Individual settings, page 5
Press
Start/Reload
Programme selector for switching the
machine on and off and for selecting
the programme. Can be turned in
either direction.
- 90 °C
(Temperature)
Select the temperature (
= cold)
1 - 24h
(Finished in)
Programme end after
All buttons are sensitive and need only
to be touched lightly. If you press and
- 1400*
(rpm)
Select the spin speed (* model-dependent) or
(Rinse hold
hold the
(Finished in) option button,
= no final spin, laundry remains in the water after the final rinse,
the appliance automatically runs
- - - appears in the display panel).
through the settings options.
Status indicators
Programme status indicators:
-
-
Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end (-
-)
Childlock
page 5
Open the washing machine door, add laundry
page 4, 5
2
Washing
Individual settings
Switch off
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Turn off the tap
Not required for AquaStop models
Detergent drawer
Refer to Installation instructions.
with compartments I, II,
Remove the laundry
Washing machine door
Control panel
Open the washing machine door and remove the laundry.
If
(Rinse hold = no final spin) is active: turn the programme selector
Washing machine
to Drain
or Spin . Select the spin speed if necessary.
door handle
Press
Start/Reload.
– Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
– Leave the washing machine door and detergent drawer open
so that any residual water can dry away.
1
End of programme when ...
... the
Start/Reload button is off and -
- appears in the
display panel.
If the display panel lighting is off, press any button
Energy-saving mode, page 5.
Cancel the programme
3
2
Programmes at high temperatures:
– To cool the laundry: Select Rinse
.
– Press
Start/Reload.
Programmes at lower temperatures:
– Select Spin
or Drain
.
– Press
Start/Reload.
Change the programme if...
Service flap
... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the preogramme.
– Press
Start/Reload. The new programme starts from the
beginning.
Add laundry when ...
Washing
page 5
...
Start/Reload is pressed and in the display panel both
+
symbols are then lit.
If
is lit, the washing machine door cannot be opened.
Select the
Start/Reload button.
3
4
Individual settings
Options buttons
Signal
The spin speed and temperature can be changed before and during the selected programme. The effects depend on
1. Activate the
the programme progress.
setting mode for
(Temperature °C)
signal volume
You can change the displayed washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature that can be selected depends
on the programme that has been set.
•
Set to
(Finished in)
When you select the programme, the relevant programme duration is displayed. You can delay the start of the programme
before it begins. The "Finished in" time can be set in increments of one hour up to a maximum of 24 hours. Press the
Button signals
(Finished in) button repeatedly until the desired number of hours is displayed (h = hour). Press
Start/Reload.
(Spin speed in rpm) /
(Rinse hold = no final spin)
2. Set the
volume for .. .
You can change the spin speed shown or select
(Rinse hold = no final spin, laundry remains in the water after the
final rinse, - - - appears in the display panel). You can change the spin speed shown. The maximum selectable spin
speed depends on the model and on which programme is currently selected.
Additional functions
Set the
and overview of programmes, page 7
volume*
Speed Perfect For washing in a shorter time with a washing result comparable to that of the standard pro-
gramme. Maximum load
Overview of programmes, page 7.
* you may need to select the function several times
Eco Perfect
For saving energy with a washing result comparable to that of the standard programme.
Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin at reduced speed.
Start/Reload
Reduced Ironing
Residual moisture in the laundry is increased slightly.
To start the programme or to subsequently load additional laundry, and to activate/deactivate the childlock.
Aqua Plus
Additional rinse cycle. Increased water level. For areas with very soft water or for further
improving the washing result.
Childlock
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being changed
in the display panel
inadvertently.
ON/OFF: after the start/end of the programme, press and hold
Start/Reload for approx.
5 seconds.
Note: The childlock can remain activated until you wish to start the next programme, even after
switching off the machine.
Then you can deactivate the childlock before starting the programme and activate it again as
necessary once the programme has started.
Note:
– The
symbol is lit: Childlock active.
– The
symbol flashes: Childlock active and then the programme selector is altered.
To prevent the programme from stopping, turn the programme selector back to the original
programme, the
symbol is lit again.
Add laundry
+
If you want to add additional items of laundry after the programme has started, press the
in the display panel
Start/Reload button. The machine checks whether adding laundry is possible.
+
are lit: Adding laundry is possible.
flashing: Wait until
are lit.
+
Note: Only open the washing machine door when both the
+
symbols are lit.
: It is not possible to add laundry.
Note: for safety reasons, the washing machine door remains locked when the water level and/
or temperature is high, or during spinning.
To continue the programme, press the
Start/Reload button.
Energy saving mode
If the washing machine is switched on and is not operated for several minutes before the programme starts or at the
end of the programme, the display panel light goes out and the
Start/Reload button flashes.
5
Press any button to turn the light back on.
1 step, the
Press and
+
1 step,
display panel
hold
release
lights up
Information signals
skip
1 step
Set the
•
Set to
volume*
6
7
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