Bosch Washing machine Instruction Manual

Your washing machine Intended use
Congratulations you have opted for a modern, high-quality For domestic use only
domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. This washing machine For machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool
is distinguished by its economical water and energy consumption. in detergent solution
Each machine that leaves our factory is inspected thoroughly to
To be operated with cold drinking water and commer-
ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect condition.
cially available detergents and care products which are
suitable for use in washing machines
For further information about products, accessories, spare parts and
– Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine.
services visit our web site www.bosch-home.com or contact our
– The washing machine is not to be used by children or persons
after-sales service centres.
not familiar with the operating instructions.
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Contents
Page
Intended use ...................................................................................... 1
Programmes ....................................................................................... 1
Setting and adjusting the programme .......................................... 3
Insert for liquid detergent (depending on model),
Washing ..........................................................................................3/4
Programmes
After washing ..................................................................................... 4
Detailed overview of programmes page 7.
Individual settings ..........................................................................5/6
Temperature and spin speed can be selected
Overview of programmes ................................................................ 7
individually, depending on the selected programme
Safety instructions ............................................................................. 8 and programme progress.
Consumption values ......................................................................... 8
Resistentes/ Algod. Hard-wearing fabrics
Important information ...................................................................... 9
(Cottons)
Insert for liquid detergent.............................................................. 10
Sintéticos (Easy-care) Easy-care fabrics
Care ...................................................................................................10
Mix Different types of laundry
Information on the display panel ..................................................10
Information about blockages ........................................................11 Delicado/Seda Delicate washable fabrics
What to do if... ............................................................................ 12/13 (Delicates/Silk)
Emergency release .........................................................................13 Lana/Lã (Wool) Hand/machine-washable wool
After-sales service ...........................................................................13
(Rinse) Extra rinse with spin
Centrif. adicional Extra spin with selectable spin
(Spin) speed
(Empty) Empty the rinsing water with
Environmental protection/Conservation tips
Rinse Hold (no final spin)
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of
Rápido 15' Extra short programme
laundry for the relevant programme.
(SuperQuick 15')
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
Clinic Wash Hard-wearing fabrics; longer
– Instead of the Resistentes/ Algod. (Cottons) 90 °C programme,
washing and additional rinsing
select the Resistentes/ Algod. (Cottons) 60 °C and the
for particularly sensitive skin
EcoPerfect option. Comparable cleaning result with
significantly lower energy consumption. Sport Fabrics made from microfibre
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's
Camisas/Blusas Non-iron shirts
instructions and water hardness.
(Shirts/Blouses)
– If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select the
Cortinas (Curtains) Curtains programme
appropriate spin speed according to the instructions of the dryer
manufacturer . Plumas/Penas washable fabrics filled with
(Down) down
Automatic stain removal
Ropa de cama/ Bed linen or dark-coloured
Automatic treatment of 16 different types of stain possible. No
Roupa de cama fabrics
pretreatment of stains required - the washing machine automatically
adapts the washing process page 6. (Bed linen)
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Preparation Before washing for the first time
Load indicator/recom- To activate, first open the door, set the pro-
Wash once without any laundry
mended dosage gramme and then load the items of laundry.
page 9.
Sorting the laundry
Correct installation according to the
separate Installation instructions.
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
According to the information on the care labels.
Check the machine
According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load page 7.
– Never use a damaged machine.
Observe the important information page 9.
– Inform the after-sales service.
Detergents and care products
Connecting the mains
plug Measure accordingly:
Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
Make sure your hands are dry. company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Take hold of the plug only. Models without insert for liquid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
During operation: open the detergent drawer carefully.
Turn the tap on
Dilute thick fabric softener and care products with water.
This prevents blockages.
page 10
Compartment II: detergent for main wash,
softener, bleach, stain remover Open the door/set the programme
Compartment : fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: Detergent for prewash
**If the childlock is active deactivate it, page 5.
Follow the instructions in the display panel.
Loading the laundry
Display panel/ Programme selector Start/ Observe the load indicator in
menu buttons / change buttons Reload the display page 9
Adding detergent and
care products
Observe the dosage
recommendation for detergent
in the display page 9
Close the
washing
machine door
– –, 20° - 90° °C Programme selector for
Make individual settings
Set the temperature (– – = cold) switching the machine on
page 5.
and off and for selecting
0, 400 - 1 400* the programme. Can be Stain selection page 6.
Set the spin speed turned in either direction. Select the temperature/
(* model-dependent) (0=no spin
spin speed page 2.
during the programme sequence)
All buttons are sensitive and
need only to be touched lightly.
2
Washing Individual settings
Switching off
Turn the programme selector to Stop.
Turning the tap off
Not required for Aqua-Stop models Installation
Detergent drawer
instructions, page 7.
with compartments I, II,
Removing washing
Washing machine door
Controlpanel
Open the washing machine door and remove the
washing.
Washing machine door
handle If Rinse Hold (no final spin) is active: turn the pro-
gramme selector to (Empty) or Centrif. adicional
(Spin). Select the spin speed if necessary.
Press Inicio/Pausa+Carga (Start/Reload).
– Remove any foreign objects -
risk of rusting.
– Leave the washing machine door and
detergent drawer open so that any residual
water can evaporate.
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Programme has ended when...
... finished, Remove washing appears on the
2
display panel.
Interrupting the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
– Cool washing: select (Rinse).
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– Press Inicio/Pausa+Carga (Start/Reload).
Programmes at low temperatures:
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– Select Centrif. adicional (Spin) or (Empty).
– Press Inicio/Pausa+Carga (Start/Reload).
Changing the programme, if ...
4
Interior drum light ... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
(model-dependent) -
– Reselect the programme.
Serviceflap
comes on when the door is
– Press Inicio/Pausa+Carga (Start/Reload). The new
opened or closed, or when
programme starts from the beginning.
a programme is started;
Reloading laundry, if ...
5 goes out automatically.
page 6
... Inicio/Pausa+Carga (Start/Reload) is selected and
Top-up? appears on the display panel.
Washing
– Do not leave the washing machine door open
for too long as water from the washing could
leak out.
Select Inicio/Pausa+Carga – Load indicator not active when reloading.
Press Inicio/Pausa+Carga (Start/Reload).
(Start/Reload)
3 4
Stain selection
The correct treatment for every stain
/ To select menu options
/ To change settings Do not let stains dry. Remove any solid residue beforehand. Sort items of laundry as usual
Information on programme and load the washing machine. Select a type of stain (cannot be combined).
available depending on the
sequence; with progress or
selected
A total of 16 different stains can be selected. The washing machine adjusts the washing
load bar, as appropriate
temperature, drum movement and soaking time to suit the type of stain. Hot or cold water,
*
If the buttons are held for longer,
gentle or intensive washing control (thanks to the new drum structure) and a long or short
the appliance automatically scrolls
soaking time ensure that the wash programme has a special sequence for each type of
through the subsequent setting
stain.
options
Options see also the Overview of programmes A stain type can be added to each programme via the menu buttons/change buttons.
* SpeedPerfect: For washing in a shorter time with a washing
VarioPerfect The result: optimum stain treatment without the use of additional special detergents.
outcome comparable to that of the standard programme.
SpeedPerfect - Standard -
Maximum load Overview of programmes, page 7. Stains
EcoPerfect
EcoPerfect: For saving energy with a washing performance
Baby food Cosmetics
comparable to that of the standard programme.
Blood Red wine stain
End time * When you select the programme, the respective time to the
Egg Chocolate
end of the programme is displayed. It can be adjusted to a
maximum of 24 hours in 1-hour increments. Press the Soil and sand Sweat
/ modificar (change) buttons repeatedly until the desired Grass Bottom sock dirt
number of hours is displayed (h=hour). It is not possible to Coffee Butter and edible oil
make adjustments once the programme has started.
Stain treatment in detail - 2 examples
Pre-wash For heavily soiled items. Prewash at max. 30 °C.
OFF - ON Egg Soaked in lukewarm water, selected wash cycle with a higher
water level and additional rinse cycles to remove particles
Reduced Iron Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final
OFF - ON spin at reduced speed. Residual moisture in the laundry is Blood Blood is first "loosened" in cold water, then the selected wash
increased slightly. programme starts.
Signal * Select the volume of the information signals. For the other types of stain, we have formulated comparable solutions in our intensive
OFF quiet medium loud very loud studies.
* Select the volume of the button signals.
Button signal
OFF quiet medium loud very loud Reload
* Select the language of the display texts.
Language
If you want to add additional items of laundry after the programme has started, choose
Aqua plus Increased water level. Gentler treatment of the laundry.
Inicio/Pausa+Carga (Start/Reload). The machine checks whether reloading is possible.
OFF - ON
Follow the instructions in the display panel.
Rinse Hold After the final rinse, the laundry remains in the water.
For safety reasons, the washing machine door remains locked when the water level and/or
OFF - ON
temperature is high, or while the drum is rotating.
*
Rinse Plus Extra rinsing. Prolonged programme duration.
To continue the programme, press the Inicio/Pausa+Carga (Start/Reload) button.
Recommended use: for particularly sensitive skin and/or in
max. +3 Rinse cycles
areas with very soft water.
* Automatic treatment of stubborn stains -> page 6.
Select Stain
Display symbols
Childproof lock/ You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions
appliance lock you have set from being changed inadvertently.
OFF - ON To activate/deactivate: press and hold the opc. (menu)
button for 5 seconds.
Note: the childproof lock remains activated until you start the
next programme, even after the machine has been switched
off.
Deactivate the childproof lock again when you have switched
on the machine.
Foam detection Too much foam in the washing machine. Foam detection
system active - special programme sequence to reduce foam.
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Tea
Tomato
Strawberry
Orange
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