Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Safety instructions If you lean on the washing Safety instructions ■ machine door when it is open, the washing machine Electrical safety may tip over and cause S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s injuries.
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Safety instructions Warning Warning Danger of death! Risk of poisoning! Children may lock themselves Detergents and care products in appliances, putting their lives may be poisonous if at risk. consumed. For appliances that have Keep detergents and care reached the end of their service products out of the reach of life: children.
Save energy and detergent when ■ authorized collection centers for washing lightly and normally soiled disposal laundry. www.bosch-home.com/in/about- ~ "Detergent" on page 20 bosch/responsibility.html Energy-saving mode: The display ■ See also: panel lighting goes out after a few...
Positioning and connecting ( Mains cable Positioning and 0 Bag: connecting Installation and operating ■ instructions Included with the appliance After-sales service location ■ P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g directory* Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation surface The washing machine must be Warning Note: aligned in a stable manner so that it Risk of injury! does not move around. The washing machine is very heavy. ■ The installation surface must be firm Be careful when lifting/transporting ■...
Positioning and connecting Removing the transport locks Caution! Damage to the appliance The machine is secured for ■ transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the machine may become Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly damaged when it is operated.
Positioning and connecting The following are available If the water pressure is higher than this, Tip: (depending on model) from specialist a pressure-reducing valve must be dealers/the after-sales service: installed. An extension for Aqua-Stop or cold ■ Connection water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m); order no.
Positioning and connecting Water outlet Drainage into a siphon ■ The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp with a Caution! diameter of 24-40 mm (available Water damage from specialist dealers). If the drain hose slips out of the wash basin or the connection point during draining due to high water pressure, any escaping water may cause water...
Positioning and connecting Levelling Electrical connection Level the appliance using a spirit level. Warning Incorrect levelling may result in intense Danger of death! noise, vibrations and "wandering". There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Loosen the lock nuts using a Never touch or hold the mains plug ■...
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Grounding Instructions time Warning Danger of death! The washing machine was thoroughly Improper connection of the ground may tested before leaving the factory. In result in electric shock. Have the order to remove any water which may appliance checked by a qualified be left over from the test, run the first technician or licensed electrician if you...
Positioning and connecting Transportation Installing the transport locks: Remove the covers and keep them e.g. when moving home in a safe place. Use a screwdriver if necessary. Preparatory work: Turn off the water tap. Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose.
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer Controls/display elements Washing machine door with window handle 9S Open the washing machine door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel Control panel depending on the model ( programme default settings can be changed Overview of all programme default settings ~ "0 Programme default settings" on page 21 0 Additional programme settings can be selected Overview of all programme settings ~ Page 22 8 Start/Reload for starting,...
Laundry Display panel Settings for the selected programme Cold* - 90 °C Temperature in °C; Cold = cold – – –...1200** Spin speed; ** max. speed In rpm (rotations per minute); depends on the model – – – = Rinse hold (without final spin) 1:30 Programme duration Depends on the programme selection in h:min...
Laundry Sorting laundry Starching Sort your laundry according to the care Laundry must not be treated with Note: instructions and manufacturer's fabric softener. information on the care labels: Starching is possible in all wash Type of fabric/fibre ■ programmes if liquid starch is used. Colour ■...
Detergent Saving energy and detergent Detergent For light and normal soiling, you can C orrect selection of detergent save energy (lower washing D e t e r g e n t temperature) and detergent. The care label is crucial for selecting the correct detergent, temperature and Saving Soiling/note...
Programme default settings The maximum speed that can be set Programme default depends on the model and programme that have been selected. settings Overview of programmes You can find possible programme P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s default settings in the overview;...
Additional programme settings Easy-Iron Adding laundry while the preselected time continues running: (Q) Easy-Iron) Press Start/Reload A . The symbols YES and ¼ light up on Button depending on the model the display panel. The washing Reduces creasing thanks to a special machine door can be opened and spin sequence followed by fluffing and laundry can be added.
Operating the appliance The following figures are indicated Operating the continuously on the display panel for the selected programme: appliance the programme length, ■ Install and connect washing Note: the preset temperature* (*depending ■ O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine properly.
Operating the appliance Placing laundry into the drum The indicator light on the Start button flashes, and the default settings for the programme appear continuously on the Warning display panel. Changes may be made Risk to life! to the default settings. Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents that contain solvents, Measure and add detergent...
Operating the appliance Add detergent and/or care products. If you want to lock the Note: programme to prevent it from being inadvertently adjusted, you can select the childproof lock as follows. Childproof lock You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being changed inadvertently.
Operating the appliance If the following appears in the display For programmes at low temperatures: panel: Select the Start button to pause the programme. Both the YES and v symbols light ■ Select 0 Spin/Drain p (if only a up, it is possible to add laundry. drain cycle is required: set rpm (spin NO and v flash, wait until YES and ■...
Sensors If the laundry is extremely unevenly Notes distributed, the spin speed is reduced – Do not leave any items of laundry or the spin cycle is not performed for in the drum. They may shrink in safety reasons. the next wash or discolour another item.
Setting the signal Setting the signal S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume Set to Ú. Press and hold the 0 button and turn one Press and hold the button for position to the right.
Cleaning and maintenance Descaling Cleaning and Descaling should not be necessary if maintenance the detergent is measured out correctly. However, if it is required, follow the Warning manufacturer's instructions for the C l e a n i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c e Danger of death! descaling agent.
Cleaning and maintenance Detergent solution pump blocked Warning Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperatures, the water gets very hot. If you come into contact with the hot water, you may be Place the service flap back on, lock it into place, and close it.
Faults and what to do about them Filter in the water supply is Faults and what to do blocked about them For this, first reduce the water pressure Emergency release in the supply hose: F a u l t s a n d w h a t t o d o a b o u t t h e m Turn off the water tap.
Faults and what to do about them Caution! If the laundry has to be removed, the washing machine door can be opened Water damage as follows: Any escaping water may cause water Switch off the appliance. damage. Do not open the washing Disconnect the mains plug.
Faults and what to do about them Display Cause/remedial action The childproof lock is activated; to deactivate: N flashes Too much foam detected, a rinse cycle has been switched on. The mains voltage is too low. ~ Page 27 Undervoltage in the wash programme. The programme is extended. ~ Page 35 Other displays Switch off the appliance, wait for 5 seconds and switch it back on again.
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/remedial action The programme duration Not a fault – the unbalanced-load detection system is adjusting the imbal- ■ is longer than usual. ance by repeatedly distributing the laundry. Not a fault – the foam detection system active – adds an additional rinse ■...
After-sales service After-sales service Technical data If you cannot correct the fault yourself Dimensions: A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e T e c h n i c a l d a t a ~ "Faults and what to do about them"...
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Advice and repair order in the event of faults 0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München, GERMANY...
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