en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- able to operate properly.
Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ spray residue or other residues im- lightly and normally soiled laundry. mediately if they come into contact a At lower temperatures, the appli- with the appliance. ance consumes less energy.
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 28 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance.
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Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Kitchen unit Only install the the appliance. appliance under- Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ neath a continu- ance anywhere that is liable to ex- ous worktop that perience frost or outdoors.
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en Installation and connection Pull the hoses out of the holders. Remove the 4 sleeves. Unscrew and remove Put on the 4 cover caps. screws for the 4 transit bolts with a WAF 13 wrench. Press down on the 4 cover caps. Remove the power cable from the holder.
Installation and connection en Note: Observe the draining heights. 4.5 Connecting the appliance The maximum draining height is Connecting the water inlet hose 100 cm. Connect the water inlet hose. Siphon Secure the con- nection point with a (24–40 mm) hose clamp. Sink Fix and secure the water outlet hose with an el- → Page 28.
en Installation and connection To align the appliance, turn the ap- The connection details of the appli- pliance feet. Check that the appli- ance can be found under Tech- ance is level using a spirit level. nical data → Page 52. Check the mains plug is inserted properly.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. Maintenance flap for the drain Transit bolts → Page 13 pump → Page 36 Door...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 30 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
first time en Pour standard washing powder first time 6 Before using for the into compartment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining 10h "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 23 9,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load...
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Display en display Designation More information Start/Pause Start, cancel or pause ¡ Lights up: The programme is running and can be cancelled or paused. ¡ Flashes: The programme can be star- ted or continued. Wash Programme status Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status – – – –...
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en Display display Designation More information E:35 / -10 Error Error code, error display, signal. Example...
Buttons en 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Button Selection More information Inicio/Pausa + ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- Carga (Start/ gramme. ¡ Cancel Pause + Reload) ¡ Pause SpeedPerfect ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate a shorter pro- gramme duration.
en Programmes 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information on pro- gramme selection. Programme Description Max. load (kg) Algodón / Al- Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen godão or blended fabrics. (Cottons) Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate SpeedPerfect ...
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Delicado/ Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- Seda cose and synthetic fabrics. (Delicate/Silk) Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag.
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm R. exterior Wash all-weather and outdoor clothing with mem- (Outdoor) brane technology and water-resistant equipment. Use a detergent for outdoor fabrics. Do not use fabric softener. Programme setting: ¡...
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Do not use liquid detergent or detergent that is in- tended for woollens or delicates. Note: The drum cleaning indicator will flash to re- mind you if you have not used a programme at 60 °C or higher for a long time. Rápido 15/30 Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- min ...
QR code in the table of Remove all items from any pock- ▶ contents or on www.bosch- ets in your laundry before using home.com. the appliance. To protect your appliance and the ▶...
¡ You can find further information in 13.2 Setting a programme the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table Turn the programme selector and of contents or on www.bosch- set the required programme. home.com. → "Programmes", Page 24 ¡ Observe the information on safety If required, adjust the programme → Page 4 and preventing material...
en operation Press down on the insert and re- 13.3 Adjusting the pro- move the detergent drawer. gramme settings Requirement: A programme has been set. → "Setting a programme", Page 29 Adjust the programme settings. ▶ → "Buttons", Page 23 Note: The programme settings are not saved permanently for the pro- gramme.
operation en Slide the measuring aid forwards. 13.8 Starting the programme Requirement: A programme has been set. → "Setting a programme", Page 29 Press Inicio/Pausa + Carga ▶ a The drum rotates and load detec- tion takes place. This can take up to 2 minutes, after which water enters the drum.
en operation – If the water level is high, start 13.10 Soaking laundry programme or select a Note: No additional detergent is re- suitable programme for draining. quired. The washing solution is then → "Programmes", Page 24 used for washing. Remove the laundry → Page 32. Start the programme. 13.13 Resuming the pro- To pause the programme, after ap- prox.
Childproof lock en Leave the appliance door and de- tergent drawer open so that resid- ual water can evaporate. 14 Childproof lock Secure your appliance against being operated unintentionally using the controls. 14.1 Activating the childproof lock Press and hold the two 3 seg ▶...
en Basic settings 15 Basic settings You can configure the basic settings for your appliance to meet your needs. 15.1 Overview of the basic settings Basic setting Programme Value Description position End signal 0 (off) Set the volume of the signal at the 1 (quiet) end of the programme.
To keep your appliance working effi- ciently for a long time, it is important to clean and maintain it carefully. Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com.
en Cleaning and servicing Pull out the insert upwards. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Clean the detergent drawer and in- sert with water and a brush, and Push in the detergent drawer. then dry them. 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g.
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Cleaning and servicing en Slide a sufficiently large container CAUTION - Risk of scalding! under the opening. When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
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en Cleaning and servicing Insert the pump cap. Cleaning the drain pump Ensure that the parts of the Requirement: The drain pump is ‒ pump cap are correctly as- empty. → Page 36 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
Troubleshooting en 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:36 / -10" Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ hose. → "Connecting the appliance", Page 15 The pump cap is not fully screwed in. Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Voltage under-usage Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- symbol (double point). gramme. No remedial action possible. flashes. Voltage under-usage may cause extension of a pro- gramme. No remedial action possible. lights up. The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The appliance is not Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶ working. appliances are working. The programme does You have not pressed Inicio/Pausa + Carga not start. Press Inicio/Pausa + Carga ▶ Door is not closed. Close the door.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 36 ▶ ing. – – – – is activated. Continue the programme by selecting ▶ pressing Inicio/Pausa + Carga → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 32 The water outlet hose is connected too high.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times. imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too high. Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric ▶ softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). Reduce the amount of detergent for the next wash- ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 36 ▶ pump. Slurping, rhythmical The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is suction noise. pumped out.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the programme.
Page 12 and Note: You can find further information → "Starting an empty washing in the digital instruction manual by cycle", Page 19. scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. Turn off the tap. Empty the water inlet hose.
Customer Service en 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Valuable raw materials can be re- unable to rectify faults on the appli- used by recycling. ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- WARNING tomer Service.
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en Customer Service Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
Consumption values en 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indic- ative only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Programme Load Pro-...
en Technical data identifier is made up of the charac- 21 Technical data ters before the slash in the product number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al- ternatively, you can also find the Appliance height 84,5 cm model identifier in the first line of the Appliance width 59,8 cm EU energy label.
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