Bosch exxcel 7 1200 express Instructions For Use Manual

Intended
Your washing machine
use
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 energy consumption.
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.
For further information and a selection of our products go to our web
site:
- Do not leave children unattended near the washing
http://www.bosch hausgeraete.de or contact our customer service
machine!
centres
- Keep pets away from the washing machine!
ó
Environmental disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.
This appliance has been identified in accordance with the European
Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE).
The Directive specifies the framework for an EU wide valid return and
recycling of waste appliances.
Contents
Page
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J 1
Programmes
J Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
For detailled overview of programmes -> page 7.
J Setting programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Temperature and spin speed can be selected individually.
J Washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4
Cottons Æ . . . . . .
J After washing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cottons Stains Plus ú
J Individual settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
hard wearing textiles
J Important information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Cottons Stains ã . . .
J Overview of programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sensitive J . . . . . . . .
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Easy-Care Ç . . . . . . . . easy care textiles
J 8
J Consumption values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Silk æ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . delicate washable textiles
J Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Wool u . . . . . . . . . . . . . hand/machine washable textiles
Information on the display panel . . . . . . . . . . 9
J Drain b . . . . . . . . . . . . the rinsing water if L occurs
J Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Spin B . . . . . . . . . . . . . washing washed by hand
J What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Gentle Spin C . . . . . . . . washing washed by hand
at reduced spin speed
Rinse/Freshen Up á
. . with subsequent spin cycle; for
hand washed items, starching or
freshen up" items, -> page 6.
Sports Wash * . . . . . . textiles made of microfibres
Super Quick Á . . . . . . . . short programme
Mixed Load åä . . . . . . different types of washing
Dark Wash Ä . . . . . . . . dark textiles
Preparation Before washing for the first time,
wash once without any washing. -> page 6
Sorting and inserting 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 6!
- Inform your customer service!
Insert large and small items of washing! Close the washing machine
door. Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the
loading door and rubber seal.
Turn on the tap
Add detergent and care product
Washing amount, soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions. Pour liquid detergent
Insert mains plug
into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
With dry hands only!
Take hold of the plug only! Dispenser I: Detergent for prewash
Dispenser 2 : Fabric softener, starch
Dispenser II: Detergent for main wash, fabric softener, bleaching
agent, stain remover
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water. Prevents blockage.
Do not use detergent for programme option Rinse/Freshen Up á!
Set and adjust programme
For additional functions and option buttons
see individual settings, -> page 5.
Additional Display panel/ Start/ Programme selector
functions Option buttons Pause
All buttons are sensitive, they
only need to be touched gently!
If the Option buttons are touched
for longer, the setting options will
automatically run!
Programme selector for switching
the machine on and off and for
selecting the programme. Can be
rotated in either direction.
Select Start M
Å - 90 Temp. °C O
Select the temperature (Å = cold)
1 - 24h Ready in Á Programme ends in ...
Select the spin speed (* depending on model) or
L - 1200* rpm B
L (Rinse hold = without final spin)
Status displays Programme progress displays:
Q K B -0- Washing, Rinse, Spin, End
Removing washing
Wash
Open washing machine door and remove washing.
If L (Rinse hold = without final spin) active: Set
programme selector to Drain b or select spin speed.
Select Start M.
Remove any foreign objects risk of rusting.
Detergent drawer
Turn off the tap
with dispensers I, II, 2
Not required for Aqua Stop models.
Drum
Meter accordingly:
Fascia Switch off
Door handle
Set programme selector to Off.
End of programme when ...
... Start M flashes and 0 is indicated on the display panel.
1
Change programme ...
If you have mistakenly selected a wrong programme:
- Reselect programme.
- Select Start M.
3
... or terminate
2
Service flap Programmes with high temperature, first:
- Cool washing: Select Rinse/Freshen Up á.
Washing machine door remains locked.
- Select Off.
- Select Spin B or Drain b.
Wash
- Select Start M.
Individual settings Important information
F F Option buttons Protecting the washing and the machine
You can change the spin speed and temperature beforehand and while the selected - Empty pockets.
programme is running. Effects dependent on the programme progress. - Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).
Temp. °C O
- Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
You can change the indicated washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature
- Close zips, button up covers.
which can be selected depends on the set programme.
- Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
Ready in Á
- Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting the programme. The programme
Before washing for the first time
start can be delayed before the programme begins. The Ready in Á-time can be set in
hour steps up to maximum 24h. Keep pressing the Ready in Á button until the required Do not put any washing in the washing machine! Turn on the tap, fill approx.1 litre of water and
then pour ½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II. Set programme selector to
number of hours is indicated (h=hour). Select Start M.
Easy-Care Ç 60 °C and select Start M.
rpm C
At the end of the programme set the programme selector to Off
You can change the indicated spin speed. The maximum spin speed which can be selected
Washing with different degrees of soiling
depends on the set programme.
F F Additional functions
see also programme overview
Light
Wash Plus X Extension of the washing time for a more intensive washing
of highly soiled washing or 7 kg of cottons and coloureds.
Prewash For heavily soiled, hard wearing washing, e.g. made of cotton Heavy
P
or linen. Prewash at 30 °C.
Reduced Ironing e Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gentle final Soaking
spin - residual moisture in the washing increased slightly.
Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Aqua Plus R Increased water level and additional rinse cycle, extended Set programme selector to Cottons Æ 30 °C and select Start M. After approx. 10 minutes
washing time. For areas with very soft water or for further
select Start M. After the required soaking time reselect Start M if the programme is to be
improvement of the rinsing result.
continued or change the programme.
F F Start M
Starching
For starting or interrupting the programme.
Liquid starch can be used in all wash programmes. Meter starch into the fabric softener
F F Signal
dispenser
Dyeing/Bleaching
1. Activate setting
mode for signal Dye in small quantities only. Salt can corrode stainless steel.
Observe the dye manufacturer's specifications. Do not bleach laundry in the washing machine.
volume
Freshen up
For items, that have been tucked away or stored for a period of time, to remove creases
S 1 step to right, keep selected + 1 step to right;
Set to
caused by folding and storage and to eliminate odours. Use fabric conditioner for fresh" smell.
the indicator and release
Protection of the environment/conservation tips
light is on
Button signals Information signals
- Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular programme.
2. Set volume for ... - Wash normally soiled washing without prewash.
- Instead of Cottons Æ 90 °C select Cottons - Stains
cleaning result with significantly lower energy consumption.
- Meter detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions and water hardness.
direct
Set volume * 1 step to right Set volume * S - If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin speed according to the
Set to
instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
* If required, select repeatedly * If required, select repeatedly
Wash new items separately.
Do not prewash.
If required, pretreat stains. Select Wash Plus X additional function.
Load less washing.
Prewash.
Load washing of the same colour
Washing should not be treated with fabric softener
2
according to manufacturer's specifications.
Use programme Rinse/Freshen Up á
ã 60 °C programme. Comparable