en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
en Preventing material damage ▶ Make sure that the length of the 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the damage water tap is at least 10 mm. If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- able to operate properly.
Environmental protection and saving energy en ▶ Remove all detergent residue, Set the maximum spin speed if you spray residue or other residues im- want to dry the laundry in the tumble mediately if they come into contact dryer afterwards. with the appliance. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- ing which, in turn, reduces energy...
en Installation and connection ▶ Replace the accessories in ques- 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- nection ance. → "Accessories", Page 27 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance.
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Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. hoses between ▶ Do not install or operate this appli- the wall and the ance anywhere that is liable to ex- appliance.
en Installation and connection Remove the power cable from the Press down on the 4 cover caps. holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Remove the 4 sleeves. Connecting the water inlet hose Connect the water inlet hose. Put on the 4 cover caps. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4").
Installation and connection en Water outlet connection types 4.6 Aligning the appliance This information is intended to help In order to reduce noise and vibra- you to connect this appliance to the tion and to prevent the appliance water outlet. from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Note: Your electrical domestic install- ation for this appliance must comply with the local legal provisions and safety regulations, and should in-...
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. Maintenance flap for the drain pump → Page 33 Door Detergent drawer → Page 18...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 29 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
first time en Pour standard washing powder 6 Before using for the first time into compartment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 22 8,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load...
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Display en display Designation More information End of pro- Programme status gramme Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 31 ...
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en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for → "Programmes", Page 23. Button Selection More information Start / Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
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Programmes en 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information about programme selection. Care symbols on the care labels Programme Description Max. load (kg) Cottons Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Speed Perfect.
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Easy Care Wash items made from synthetic or blended fab- rics. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Mixed Load Wash items made from cotton, linen, or synthetic or blended fabrics. Suitable for lightly soiled laundry.
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Sportswear Wash sports and leisure items made from synthetic fibres, microfibre or fleece. Use a detergent that is suitable for sports items. Do not use fabric softener. Tip: Use the Easy Care programme to wash heavily soiled laundry.
en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Super Quick Wash items made from cotton, or synthetic or blen- 15'/30' ded fabrics. Short programme for small items of lightly soiled laundry. The programme duration is approx. 30 minutes. If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate Speed Perfect.
– Brush sand out of all collars and scanning the QR code in the table of pockets contents or on www.bosch- – Close bed covers and cushion home.com. covers – Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, 11.1 Preparing the laundry...
Turn the programme selector to a programme. Notes ¡ More detailed instructions for use 13.2 Setting a programme can be found on www.bosch- home.com or by scanning the QR Turn the programme selector and code on the title page of this user set the required programme.
operation en Requirement: The laundry is pre- 13.6 Adding detergent and pared. care product → "Laundry", Page 27 Notes Open the door. ¡ Do not use the measuring aid for Make sure that the drum is empty. liquid detergent for gel detergents, Place the laundry in the drum. washing powder, or if Prewash or Close the door.
en operation Open the appliance door. 13.8 Changing the activated Add or remove laundry. "Ready in" time Close the appliance door. If you have set and activated a Press Start / Reload. "Ready in" time for a delayed pro- gramme start, you can change the 13.11 Cancelling the pro- "Ready in"...
Leave the appliance door and de- scanning the QR code in the table of tergent drawer open so that resid- contents or on www.bosch- ual water can evaporate. home.com. 14 Childproof lock 16 Cleaning and servi-...
en Cleaning and servicing ▶ Run the Cottons 90° programme Clean the detergent drawer and in- without laundry and using all-pur- sert with water and a brush, and pose washing powder. then dry them. 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer.
Cleaning and servicing en Take the drain hose out of the 16.3 Cleaning the drain pump holder. Clean the drain pump in the event of faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Turn off the water tap. Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the appliance's mains plug from the power supply.
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en Cleaning and servicing Insert the drain hose into the Ensure that the impeller in the holder. drain pump can rotate. Insert the pump cap. Cleaning the drain pump Screw the pump cap as far as it Requirement: The drain pump is will go.
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Cleaning and servicing en Before the next wash To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the outlet in the next wash, run the Drain programme after you have emptied the drain pump. Turn on the water tap. Insert the mains plug. Switch on the appliance.
en Troubleshooting 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" ▶ Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way into the appliance. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 34 "E:36 / -25 / -26"...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30/-20" ▶ Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it is operating. The appliance is not The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in. working. ▶ Connect the appliance to the power supply. The circuit breaker in the fuse box has tripped.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. ing. ▶ Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. Drain pipe or water drain hose is caught or jammed. ▶ Ensure that the drain pipe and water drain hose are not kinked or trapped.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin cycle runs The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an several times. imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. ▶ Not a fault – no action required. Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute themselves better during the spin cycle.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too high. ▶ Immediate measure: Mix one tablespoon of fabric softener with 0.5 litres of water and pour the mix- ture into the left-hand compartment (not for outdoor clothing, sportswear or items stuffed with down). ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Banging noises, rat- Foreign bodies have got into the drain pump. tling in the drain ▶ → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 33 pump. Slurping, rhythmical The drain pump is active, the detergent solution is suction noise. pumped out.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the Spin programme.
→ "Before using for the first time", Note: You can find further information Page 19. in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. Turn off the water tap. Empty the water inlet hose.
Customer Service en 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Valuable raw materials can be re- unable to rectify faults on the appli- used by recycling. ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- WARNING tomer Service.
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en Customer Service Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
Consumption values en 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Programme Load Pro-...
en Technical data number (E-Nr.) on the rating plate. Al- 21 Technical data ternatively, you can also find the model identifier in the first line of the EU energy label. Appliance height 84,8 cm Appliance width 59,8 cm Appliance depth 60,0 cm Weight 70,2 kg Maximum load 8,0 kg...
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