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.
Intended use Detergent solution pump blocked . . 32 Intended use The drain hose at the siphon is blocked ....33 This appliance is intended for private Filter in the water supply blocked .
Safety instructions Do not allow children to Safety instructions ■ clean or maintain this appliance unsupervised. The following safety information Keep children under 3 years S a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s and warnings are provided to ■...
Safety instructions Keep packaging, plastic film dangerous situation. Make sure and packing components away that: from children. The mains voltage on your ■ power socket matches the Warning rated voltage specified on Risk of poisoning! the appliance (identification Detergents and care products plate).
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Safety instructions circuiting or fire due to If you take hold of any of the ■ overheating. appliance's protruding parts The mains cable must not be (e.g. the appliance door) in kinked, crushed or altered, and order to lift or move it, these must not come into contact with parts may break off and any heat sources.
Safety instructions The appliance is secured for Caution! ■ transportation by transport Material damage/damage to locking devices. If the the appliance transport locking devices are If the water pressure is too ■ not removed before the high or too low, the appliance is operated, this appliance may not be able to may result in damage to the...
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Safety instructions Do not use cleaning agents that drawer is opened while the contain solvents. appliance is in operation. Rinse eyes/skin thoroughly if Warning they/it come(s) into contact Risk of injury! with detergents or care If you support your weight/sit products.
Safety instructions Do not use cleaning agents that Cleaning/Maintenance contain solvents. Warning Warning Risk of death! Risk of electric shock/material The appliance is powered by damage/damage to the electricity. There is a risk of appliance! electric shock if you come into If moisture penetrates the contact with live components.
Environmental protection Clean the appliance with The selectable temperatures apply ■ ■ to the care labels on the textiles. The nothing but water and a soft, temperatures in the machine may damp cloth. deviate from this so that you get the Remove any detergent, optimum mix of energy-saving and ■...
Positioning and connecting @ Water outlet hose Positioning and H Elbow for securing the water connecting outlet hose* P Cold water inlet hose on Standard/Aqua-Secure models Included with the appliance P o s i t i o n i n g a n d c o n n e c t i n g Depending on the model Check the machine for transport Note:...
Positioning and connecting Installing the appliance in a Caution! Water damage kitchenette The connection points for the water supply hose and water drain hose are Warning under high water pressure. To prevent Danger of death! leaks and water damage, you must There is a risk of electric shock if you follow the instructions in this section.
Positioning and connecting Keep the screws and sleeves in Hose and cable lengths Note: a safe place. Left-hand connection ■ Take the hoses out of the holders. Right-hand connection ■ Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. Remove the sleeves. To do this, remove the mains cable from the holders.
Positioning and connecting Water inlet Water outlet Notes Caution! Do not bend, squash, modify or cut Water damage ■ through the water supply hose If the drain hose slips out of the wash (otherwise its strength is no longer basin or the connection point during guaranteed).
Positioning and connecting Make sure that: Levelling – The plug does not block drainage Level the appliance using a spirit level. from the sink. – The end of the drain hose is not Incorrect levelling may result in intense immersed in the drained water. noise, vibrations and "wandering".
Positioning and connecting Before washing for the first Notes The mains voltage and voltage time ■ indicated on the washing machine (rating plate) are the same. The washing machine was thoroughly The connected load and fuse tested before leaving the factory. To required are specified on the rating remove any water that may be left over plate.
Positioning and connecting Transportation Before switching on the appliance again: e.g. when moving home Notes Preparatory work: The transport braces must be ■ Turn off the water tap. removed. Reduce the water pressure in the To prevent unused detergent from ■...
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Washing machine G e t t i n g t o k n o w t h e a p p l i a n c e Detergent drawer Operating/display panel Loading door with door handle 9S Open the loading door 9T Close the loading door...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel Control panel depending on the model ( Programs But- Display Description You can find an overview of all programs on the printed Temperature that can be supplement for the installation and selected operating instructions. 0 Program selector: Ž...
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Getting to know the appliance But- Display Description Display Description Additional programme set- ~ "3 Faults and what tings: ~ Page 25 to do about them." ü Speed Eco Perfect on page 34 Water Plus Childproof lock Easy Iron* ~ Page 28 Prewash* ~ "3 Faults and what to do about them."...
Laundry Soiling ■ Laundry Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together. Some examples of P repare the laundry soiling levels can be found in the L a u n d r y chapter ~ Page 23 Caution! – Light: Do not prewash; if Damage to the appliance/fabrics necessary, select the additional programme setting GSpeed...
Detergent Dyeing/bleaching Detergent for woollens ■ Suitable for wool Dye should only be used in normal Wool programme/ household quantities. Salt may damage cold - max. 40 °C stainless steel. Always follow the dye manufacturer's instructions. Saving energy and detergent Do not use the washing machine to For light and normal soiling, you can bleach clothes.
Programme default settings Setting - - - -: Spülstopp (Rinse Stop) = Programme default no final spin. The laundry stays in the water after the final rinse. settings You can select "Spülstopp" (Rinse Stop) The default program settings are to prevent creasing if the laundry will not P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l t s e t t i n g s displayed in the display panel after be taken out of the washing machine...
Additional programme settings Imbalances (e. g. due to fitted achieving a washing result that is ■ sheets) are offset with several start- consistent with the selected ups of spin cycles, program, without the Speed Eco Fluctuations in power supply, Perfect setting. ■...
Operating the appliance Change the programme Operating the default settings appliance You can use the default settings for Preparing the washing each wash cycle or change them. O p e r a t i n g t h e a p p l i a n c e machine To do this, repeatedly press the corresponding button until the required...
Operating the appliance The amount of laundry Notes ■ Soiling Mix items of laundry of varying sizes. ■ ■ Laundry items of different sizes Filling distribute themselves better during Pull out the detergent drawer. the spin cycle. Individual laundry items may cause an unbalanced Warning load.
Operating the appliance Start the programme E flashes: The childproof lock is ■ active and the program selector has Press the A button. The indicator lamp been adjusted.To deactivate the lights up and the program starts. childproof lock, reset the program selector to the initial program.
Operating the appliance the è symbol disappears, and End the program by setting the program ■ adding is possible. selector to 0 Spin/[ Drain/Empty (if the è symbol lights up, it is not only a drain cycle is required, set rpm ■...
Sensors At the end of the programme, the VoltCheck ■ washing machine switches to energy The automatic voltage control system saving mode. The displays go out. detects unauthorised voltage drops. The To exit energy saving mode, touch programme is interrupted. any button.
Setting the signal Exiting setting mode Setting the signal You can now end the process and set the program selector to the Off position. You can change the following settings: The settings are saved. S e t t i n g t h e s i g n a l The volume for the information ■...
Cleaning and maintenance Machine housing/control Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush, panel and dry it. Clean the inside of the housing as well. Wipe the housing and the control ■ Fit the insert and lock it in place panel with a soft, damp cloth.
Cleaning and maintenance Take the auxilary drain hose out of The drain hose at the siphon the holder. is blocked Remove the locking cap and drain off the water into a suitable Switch off the appliance. Disconnect container. the mains plug. Replace the locking cap and place Loosen the hose clamp.
Faults and what to do about them. For standard and Aqua-Secure Warning models, clean the filter on the rear of Risk of injury! the appliance: You may injure your hands if you reach Remove the hose from the rear of into the drum while it is turning.
Faults and what to do about them. Information on the display panel Display Cause/remedy è lights up The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature drops. ■ The water level is too high. It is not possible to add laundry. Close the door ■...
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Water is leaking from the Attach the drain hose correctly or replace it. ■ machine. Tighten the screw connection of the drain hose. ■ The machine is not filling Have you pressed the A button? ■...
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Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/Remedy Odours in the washing Depending on the model, run the Drum Clean 90 °C or ü Cottons 90 °C machine. program without laundry. Add washing powder or a detergent containing bleach. To prevent foaming, only use half the amount of detergent recommend- Note: ed by the detergent manufacturer.
After-sales service After-sales service Technical data If you cannot rectify a fault yourself, Dimensions: A f t e r - s a l e s s e r v i c e T e c h n i c a l d a t a contact customer services.
Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop A q u a - S t o p w a r r a n t y In addition to warranty claims against the vendor based on the purchase agreement and to our appliance warranty, we will provide compensation under the following conditions: If water damage is caused due to a...
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0344 892 8979 (Calls charged at local or mobile rate.) 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, GERMANY *9001079217*...