Intended use
Your washing machine
Congratulations – You have opted for a modern, high-quality
for use in the household only,
domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine is
for washing machine-washable textiles and hand-
distinguished by its economical consumption of water and energy.
washable wool in wash liquor,
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to
to be operated with cold drinking water and
ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
commercially available detergents and care products
which are suitable for use in washing machines.
Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts and
.
services can be found at: www.bosch-home.com or contact our
– Follow the safety instructions on Page 8!
customer service centres.
– Do not leave children unattended near the
washing machine!
– Children and uninstructed persons must not use
the washing machine!
– Keep pets away from the washing machine!
Do not switch on the washing machine until you
have read these instructions and the separate
Installation/Maintenance instructions!
Contents
Page
Intended use ........................................................................................1
Programmes ........................................................................................1
Selecting and adjusting a programme ...........................................3
Washing............................................................................................3/4
After washing.......................................................................................4
Individual settings ...............................................................................5
Programmes
Important information .........................................................................6
Detailled overview of programmes
Page 7
Overview of programmes..................................................................7
Spin speed can be selected individually irrespective of the
Safety instructions...............................................................................8
selected programme and programme progress.
Consumption values...........................................................................8
Care.......................................................................................................9
Cottons
hard-wearing textiles
Information about the indicator lights .............................................9
Cottons Eco
hard-wearing textiles
Maintenance ..................................................................................... 10
What to do if ... ................................................................................. 11
Mixed Load
different types of washing
Rinse/
extra rinse with spin;
Freshen Up
for hand wash, for starching
or "refreshing" washing.
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
Spin
washing washed by hand;
– Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular
extra spin with selectable spin speed
programme.
Drain
the rinsing water when Rinse Hold
– Wash normally soiled washing without prewash.
is activated (rinse stop = without final
– Instead of the
Cottons 90 °C programme, select
spin)
+
Cottons Eco 60 °C and
Eco
additional function.
Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy
Wool
hand/machinewashable wool
consumption.
Delicates/Silk
for easy-care, washable textiles
– Measure detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions
Easy-Care
for easy-care textiles
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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Preparation
Before using your washing machine for the first time
wash once without any washing.
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.
– Never switch on a damaged machine!
Follow important instructions!
– Inform your customer service!
Insert large and small items of washing!
Close the washing machine door. Do not jam items of washing between the
Insert mains plug
washing machine door and rubber seal.
With dry hands only!
Add detergent and care product
Take hold of the plug only!
amount of washing, soiling, water hardness (available from your water utility
Turn on the tap
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Pour liquid detergent into corresponding dispenser and place in drum.
Caution when opening the detergent drawer while the appliance is running!
Dispenser II: Detergent for main wash, softener,
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
bleach, stain remover
Prevents blockage of the overflow.
: Fabric softener, starch
Dispenser
Dispenser I: Detergent for prewash
(* depending on model)
Additional functions and spin speed
Start/
Additional
Spin speed *
Status
Programme selector
displays
Pause
functions
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Programme selector for switching the machine
on and off and for selecting the programme.
Can be rotated in either direction.
2
Washing
Switching off
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Turn the programme selector to Off.
Turn off tap
Detergent drawers
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Not required for Aqua-Stop models.
with dispensers I, II,
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Installation Instructions
Door
Remove the washing
Control panel
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
If Rinse Hold (rinse stop = without final spin) active:
Door handle
Set programme selector to
Dose according to:
Select
Setting programmes
1
End of programme when ...
... the indicator light End is on.
Individual settings, Page 5
Terminating the programme
For programmes at high temperature:
– Cool washing: Select
– Select
3
For programmes at low temperature:
– Select
– Select
Drainage hose
Change programme if ...
Detergent-solution pump
2
Emergency lock release
... you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
Select Start/Pause
– Reselect programme.
– Select
The new programme starts from the beginning.
Cancel Programme
Washing
– Select
– If required, top up washing (do not leave door open
for a long time – water from the washing could run out
of the open door).
– Select
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Individual settings
Spin speed
depending on model
You can change the indicated spin speed or select Rinse Hold (rinse stop = without final spin
cycle, washing remains in the water after the last rinse cycle). Effects dependent on the
programme progress.
The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the model and the set programme.
Information,
Additional functions
Overview of programmes, Page 7
Extension of the washing time for a more intensive washing of highly
Eco
+
soiled washing.
Prewash
For heavily soiled washing. Prewash at 30 °C.
Reduced Ironing Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final spin
at reduced spin speed. Residual moisture of the washing slightly
Drain or
Spin.
increased.
Start/Pause.
Aqua Plus
Increased water level. Additional rinse cycle. Longer programme
– Remove any foreign objects – risk of rusting.
duration. For areas with very soft water or for further improvement
– Leave detergent drawer and door open so that
of the rinsing result.
residual water can evaporate.
Start/Pause
For starting or interrupting the programme.
Signal
1. Activate setting
+
Eco
mode for signal
volume
set to
1 step
select and
to right
hold
* Long signal – function on.
Optional:
Short signal – function off.
Blind mode *
ON–OFF
Rinse/Freshen Up.
ON–OFF
Start/Pause.
... Button signals
... Information signals
Spin or
Drain.
2. Set volume for ...
Start/Pause.
set volume **
1 step
to right
Start/Pause.
** If required, select repeatedly
Start/Pause.
Start/Pause.
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Important information
Before using your washing machine for the first time
Do not put any washing in the washing machine! Turn the tap on. Pour into dispenser II:
– approx. 1 litre of water,
– detergent (dosage according to manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and according to
degree of water hardness).
– Set programme selector to
Easy-Care 60 °C and select
Start/Pause.
At the end of the programme set the programme selector to Off.
Protecting the washing and the machine
– When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids and cleaning agents, always follow
the manufacturer's instructions.
– 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.
Insert laundry
Insert large and small items of washing!
Do not jam items of washing between the washing machine door and rubber seal.
Washing with different degrees of soiling
Wash new items separately.
Light
Do not prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select
Eco
+
additional function.
Heavy
Load less washing. Prewash.
+
If required, pretreat stains. Select
Eco
additional function.
+
Soaking
Load washing of the same colour.
1 step
release
to right
Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions. Set
programme selector to
Cottons 30 °C and select
Start/Pause. After approx. 10 minutes
direct
select
Start/Pause to stop the programme. After the required soaking time reselect
Start/Pause 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. Pour starch into the fabric softener
set to
dispenser
according to manufacturer's specifications (if required clean beforehand).
Dyeing/Bleaching
Dye in household quantities only. Salt may attack stainless steel! Observe specifications of the
dye manufacturer! Do not bleach washing in the washing machine!
Refreshing
Programme
Rinse/Freshen Up.
For items of washing which were stored away or not used for a prolonged period, to remove
odours and creases which were caused by folding and storage.
set volume **
set to
Use finishing agent for a "fresh" fragrance.
Emergency 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:
Risk of scalding!
Detergent solution and washing may be hot. If required, leave to
cool down.
Do not reach into the drum in case it is still rotating.
Do not open the door if you can still see water through the glass.
1. Set programme selector to Off, pull out the mains plug.
2. Drain the water.
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3. Pull down emergency release with a tool and release.
Door can then be opened.
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