Bosch washing machine Operating Instructions Manual

Intended use
Your washing machine Preparation
Congratulations You have opted for a modern, high quality J for use in the household only,
domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. The washing machine
J for the washing of machine washable textiles
is distinguished by its economical use of water and energy. in a detergent solution,
Each appliance which leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly J to be operated with cold drinking water and
to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition. commercially available detergents and care products
which are suitable for use in washing machines.
Contents
Page
- Do not leave children unattended near the washing
machine!
J Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
- Keep pets away from the washing machine!
J Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
J Setting the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
J Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
J After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
J Individual settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
J Select stain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
J Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
J Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
J Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
J Information on the display panel . . . . . . . . . . 9
J Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
J What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Programmes
J Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Detailed programme overview > Page 7.
J Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually,
J Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
irrespective of the selected programme and programme
progress.
Cottons . . . .
j Cottons Eco . . . Hard wearing textiles
Protection of the environment/
Sensitive J . . . . .
Conservation tips
PowerWash 60
- Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular
programme. A Easy Care . . . . . . easy care textiles
- Wash normally soiled washing without prewash. åä Mixed Load . . . different types of washing
- Instead of Cottons 90 °C programme, select j Cottons æ Delicate/Silk . . . . delicate washable textiles
X
Eco 60 °C and additional function soiling intense . U Wool/ u . . . . . . . . hand /machine washablewool
Comparable cleaning result with significantly lower energy
K Rinse/
consumption.
Freshen Up . . . . . . . extra rinse with spin
- Meter detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions
Spin B . . . . . . . . . . . extra spin with selectable spin speed
and water hardness.
Drain b . . . . . . . . . . the rinsing water with Rinse Hold L
- If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed
(without final spin)
according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
Á
SuperQuick 15 . . short programme
Automatic stain removal
*
Sportswear . . . . . textiles made of microfibres
Automatic treatment of 14 different types of stains possible.
Memory . . . . . . . . required programme > Page 5
No pretreatment of stains required washing machine automatically
adjusts itself to the washing process > Page 6. Memory . . . . . . . . required programme > Page 5
Before washing for the first time,
wash once without any washing -> Page 8.
Sort 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 -> Page 7.
- Never switch on a damaged machine!
Follow Important instructions -> Page 8!
- Inform your customer service!
Insert large and small items of washing!
Insert mains plug Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the loading door
and rubber seal.
With dry hands only!
Detergents and cleaning products
Take hold of the plug only!
Meter accordingly:
Turn on the tap
Washing amount, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Models without insert for liquid detergent: Pour liquid detergent into
the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
During operation: Caution when opening the detergent drawer!
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model), Page 8. Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner
with water. Prevents blockage of the overflow.
II Main wash: Detergent, water softener, bleach, stain remover
Do not use detergent for programme option
2 Care products: Fabric softener, impregnating agent K Rinse/Freshen up!
I Prewash: Detergent, starch
Setting the programme
Insert washing/
Display panel/ Programme selector Start/
Add detergent
Options buttons/Change buttons Pause
Follow instructions on
display panel!
Close the washing
machine door
Individual settings
-> Page 5.
Select stain -> Page 6.
--, 30° - 90° °C c (Temperature) Select temperature/
Programme selector for
Select the temperature (-- = cold) spin speed setting -> Page 2.
switching the machine on and
off and for selecting the
programme. Can be rotated All buttons are sensitive and a
0, 400 - 1600* c B (Spin)
gentle tap is adequate!
in either direction.
Select the spin speed (*depending on If the buttons are touched for
model) (0 = no spin during programme longer, the setting options run
progress) automatically!
Individual settings
Washing Removing washing
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
If Rinse Hold L (without final spin) is active:
Set programme selector to Drain b or Spin B .
M
Select Start/Pause .
Remove any foreign objects risk of rusting.
Detergent container
Turn off tap
The washing machine door
Information on Aqua Stop ->
Installation instructions Page 7.
Fascia
Switch off
Door handle
Set programme selector to Off.
End of programme when ...
... finished, Remove washing is indicated on the display
panel.
1
Change programme ...
If you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
2
6
- Reselect programme.
- Select Start/Pause M .
Cancel programme ...
M
- Select Start/Pause .
3
- Follow instructions in the display field;
if required, top up washing (do not leave the door open
for too long as water from the washing could run out of
Service flap
the open door)
4
M
- Select Start/Pause .
... or terminate
5
Washing Programmes with high temperature:
- Cool washing: Select K Rinse/Freshen Up .
- Select Start/Pause M .
Programmes at lower temperature:
- Select Spin B or Drain b .
M
- Select Start/Pause .
Select Start/Pause M
Select stain
The correct treatment for every stain
Select Options </>
Change settings /+ Do not let stains dry. Remove solid components beforehand. Arrange items of washing
available depending on as usual and load the washing machine. Select a stain type (cannot be combined).
Information on programme
selected programme
progress; if required, with
progress or load bar
F A total of 14 different stains can be selected. The washing machine adjusts the washing tem
perature, drum movement and soaking times to the stain type. Hot or cold water, gentle or
intensive washing control (thanks to the new drum structure) and a long or short soaking time
F
Options ensure that a special sequence of the washing programme runs for each stain type.
see also programme overview
End time When the programme is selected, the time until the programme
ends is displayed. Adjustable in 1 hour steps, up to max. 24h. F Stains can be additionally selected for all standard programmes (y Cottons, j Cottons Eco,
Keep selecting Change /+ buttons until required number A Easy Care) via the Menu buttons / Change buttons.
of hours is displayed (h=hour). When the programme has
started, no settings can be made.
F
P For heavily soiled washing. Prewash at max. 30 °C. The result: stains are treated optimally without the use of additional special detergents.
Pre wash OFF ON
soiling light normal ù Extend the washing time for a more intensive washing of heavily
soiled items.
intense v baby food coffee
à Automatic treatment of heavy stains -> Page 6. blood cosmetics
Select stain
egg red wine
Rinse Plus K Extra rinse. Prolonged programme duration. Application
recommendation: in areas with very soft water. soil + sand chocolate
max. +3 rinse cycles
grass sweat
Reduced Iron e Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing.
Gentle final spin at reduced spin speed residual moisture of the
OFF ON If soiling cannot be assigned to any of the stains offered (or if there are several stain types on
washing increased slightly.
one textile), the washing intensity can be changed via the soiling option (light - normal
Rinse Hold L OFF ON After the final spin the washing remains in the water.
v ) The 3 stage selection has been adjusted to the specifications of the detergent
intense
Aqua plus R OFF ON Increased water level. More gentle treatment of the washing.
manu facturers -> specifications on the detergent packets.
Signal Z
Select volume of the information signals. F
Stain treatment in detail - 2 examples
OFF quiet medium loud very loud
Button signal Select volume of the button signals. egg Soak in a lukewarm water bath, selected wash cycle at a higher
OFF quiet medium loud very loud water level and additional rinse cycles to remove particles.
Language Select language of the display texts. blood Blood is first "loosened" in cold water, then the selected washing
programme starts.
F
Display symbols
For the other stains we have formulated comparable solutions in intensive studies.
Childlock/ Secure washing machine to prevent inadvertent changes to the
Appliance lock G selected functions.
OFF ON ON/OFF: Press Options < button for 5 seconds.
Foam detection : Too much foam in the washing machine. Foam detection system
active special programme progress to reduce foam.
F
Required programme
The programme and all settings are retained permanently under Memory and Memory :
- Set the programme selector to Memory or Memory .
- Select required programme with the - /+ buttons.
- Select required option with buttons </> if required change setting with the - /+ buttons.
- Select the required setting the °C c (Temperature) and c B (Spin) buttons.
- Select button Start/Pause M .
dirty socks
grease + oil
tea
tomatoes
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