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 Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause injuries to hands. S a f e t o n s u c t i i n s t r Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum when it is turning.
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Safety instructions Cut through the mains cable Warning ■ and remove it, along with Eye/skin irritation! plug. Detergents and care products Destroy the lock on the may cause irritation if they ■ washing machine door. come into contact with the eyes or skin.
Environmental protection Wash normally soiled laundry ■ Environmental without a prewash. protection Save energy and detergent when ■ washing lightly and normally soiled o n m e n t a l E n v i r c t i p r o t e laundry.
Main points in brief Main points in brief M a i n p o i n t b r i e Connect the mains Turn on the water Sort the laundry. Open the door. plug. tap. -------- Select a programme Observe the Load the laundry .
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance i n g G e t t k n o w t h e a n c e a p p l i Washing machine ( Detergent drawer ~ Page 17 8 Washing machine door with window handle 0 Controls/display elements 9S Open the washing machine door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel ( (Temperature) 0, (ready in) 5 time for @ Programme selector for selecting a changing the programme default settings programme and for switching the machine on and off 0 Speed Perfect, Prewash Additional H Display panel for settings and information programme settings 8 Start/Pause for starting, interrupting...
Laundry You can find examples of levels of Laundry soiling on ~ Page 12 – Light: Do not prewash, select the L a u n d r y Speed Perfect setting if Prepare the laundry necessary – Normal Caution! – Heavy: Load less laundry, select Damage to the appliance/fabrics a programme with prewash Foreign objects (e.g.
Detergent Detergent Saving Soiling/note Reduced temper- Light g e n t D e t e r ature and deter- No visible dirt or stains. Cloth- Correct selection of detergent gent quantity as ing has taken on some body per the recom- odour, e.g.: The care label is crucial for selecting mended dosage...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes O v e r v i p r o g r a m m e s Programmes on the programme selector Programme/type of laundry/information Settings Max. load; Name of programme Short explanation of the programme or the fabric for which it is suita- * Reduced load for Speed Perfect ble.
Overview of programmes Programme/type of laundry/information Settings W Wool Max. 2 kg Hand or machine-washable fabrics made of wool or that contain 30 °C wool; – – – ... 800 rpm particularly gentle wash programme to prevent shrinkage of laundry, with longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solu- tion) Notes...
Programme default settings Before starting the programme, the Programme default programme end ("Ready in" time) can be preselected in increments of one settings hour (h = hours) up to a maximum of 24 P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l i n g s s e t t...
Additional programme settings Select programme/switch on Additional programme the appliance settings If you have activated the Note: i o n a l A d d i t p r o g r a m m e i n g s s e t t childproof lock, you must first deactivate G SpeedPerfect...
Operating the appliance The indicator lamp for the button lights after another. It is possible to change up if a setting is active. the settings. The settings are not saved when the Measure and add detergent appliance is switched off. and care products Additional settings ~ Page 16 Overview of programmes from...
Operating the appliance appropriate dispenser and place it in the drum. Start the programme Select the Start/Pause A button. The indicator lamp lights up and the programme starts. Measuring aid A For liquid detergent During the programme, the display panel shows the "Ready in" time or, Compartment II Detergent for the main wash, after starting the wash programme, the...
Operating the appliance Adding laundry Changing the programme After starting the programme, you can If you have started the wrong add or remove laundry as required. programme by mistake, you can change the programme as follows: To do this, press the Start/Pause Press Start/Pause.
Operating the appliance Programme end Notes Do not leave any items of laundry in ■ End appears on the display panel and the drum. They may shrink in the the Start/Pause button indicator lamp is next wash or discolour another item. off.
Sensors Sensors S e n s o r s Automatic load sensing The automatic load sensing function adapts the water consumption ideally to each programme depending on the type of fabric and the load. Unbalanced load detection system The automatic unbalanced load detection system detects imbalances and ensures even distribution of the laundry by repeatedly starting and...
Setting the signal Setting the signal i n g S e t t t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate the setting mode for the signal volume Set to Off. Press and hold the (Spin) 0 but- Press and hold the button for approx.
Cleaning and maintenance descaling agent. Suitable descalers can Cleaning and be obtained via our website or from our after-sales service. maintenance C l e a n i a n d e n a n c e m a i n t Detergent drawer and housing Warning Danger of death!
Cleaning and maintenance Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug. Open and remove the service flap. To prevent unused detergent Note: from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of Take the drain hose out of the water into compartment II and start the retainer.
Faults and what to do about them. Remove the hose from the water tap. if you come into contact with detergent Clean the filter with a small brush. solution and laundry. If possible, leave it to cool down. Warning Risk of injury! You may injure your hands if you reach into the drum while it is turning.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedial action The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. Temperature too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■ Water level too high. Not possible to add laundry. Close the washing machine ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Detergent solution is not – – – 0 (Rinse hold = without final spin) selected? ■ emptied. Clean detergent solution pump. ■ Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose. ■ Water not visible in the Not a fault –...
After-sales service Faults Cause/remedial action YES appears on the dis- The washing machine door is unlocked. It is possible to add laundry. play in Pause mode. If you cannot correct a fault yourself (after switching off/on) or a repair is required: Turn the programme selector to Off.
Consumption rates Consumption rates C o n s u m p t i r a t e s Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programmes (approximate information) Programme Load Energy consumption* Water* Programme duration* Cottons 20 °C 8 kg 0,40 kWh...
Technical data Standard-Programs for Cotton under EU-Regulation 1015/ Load Programme du- 2010 ration Programme Cottons ú 8 kg 3 ^ h Programme Cottons ú 4 kg 3 ^ h Programme Cottons û 4 kg 3 ] h Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with Directive 2010/30/EU with cold water (15 °C).
Positioning and connecting H Elbow for securing the water drain hose* Positioning and P Water supply hose on standard/Aqua- connecting Secure models i o n i n g P o s i t a n d c o n n e c t i *depending on the model Included with the appliance In addition, a hose clamp ( 24 - 40 mm...
Positioning and connecting under high water pressure. To prevent Do not remove the appliance covering leaks and water damage, you must plate. follow the instructions in this section. Notes Notes Recess width of 60 cm required. ■ In addition to the safety information Only install the washing machine ■...
Positioning and connecting Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders. Fit the covers. Lock the covers firmly The following are available from Tip: in place by applying pressure to the specialist dealers/the after-sales snap-in hooks.
Positioning and connecting Only tighten the screw connections Open the water tap carefully, Note: ■ by hand. If the screw connections checking the leak tightness of the are tightened too much with a tool connection points. The screw (pliers), the thread may be connection is under mains water damaged.
Positioning and connecting In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing. Drainage into a siphon ■ The connection point must be secured using a hose clamp with a diameter of 24-40 mm (available from specialist dealers).
Positioning and connecting The mains cable is only replaced by To prevent foaming, only use Note: ■ a qualified electrician (if this is half of the amount of detergent necessary). Replacement mains recommended by the detergent cables are available from the after- manufacturer.
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Positioning and connecting Before initial use: Notes The transport locks must be ■ removed. To prevent unused detergent from ■ flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour approximately 1 litre of water into compartment II and select and start the [ Empty programme.
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A call set-up fee of up 6 pence may apply.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch, Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München DEUTSCHLAND...