For further information, please refer to the Digital User Guide. Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 6 Before using for the first time ... 19 1.1 General information.... 4 6.1 Starting an empty washing cycle ......... 19 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 7 Display ........
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14.12 Unloading the laundry .. 32 14.13 Switching off the appli- ance........ 32 15 Childproof lock...... 33 15.1 Activating the childproof lock ......... 33 15.2 Deactivating the childproof lock ......... 33 16 Basic settings...... 33 17 Cleaning and servicing .... 33 17.1 Cleaning the drum.... 33 17.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer........ 34...
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.
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. WARNING ‒ Risk of suffocation! Children may put packaging material over their heads or wrap themselves up in it and suffocate. ▶...
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Safety en ▶ Call customer services. → Page 48 An ingress of moisture can cause an electric shock. ▶ Only use the appliance in enclosed spaces. ▶ Never expose the appliance to intense heat or humidity. ▶ Do not use steam- or high-pressure cleaners, hoses or sprays to clean the appliance.
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en Safety Unwashed laundry that has come into contact with solvents, oil, wax, wax remover, paint, grease or stain remover may ignite when drying is in progress. ▶ Do not place laundry in this appliance to be dried if the laundry has not been washed first.
Safety en CAUTION ‒ Risk of chemical burns! If the detergent drawer is opened, detergent and care products may spray out from the appliance. Contact with eyes or skin may cause irritation. ▶ Rinse eyes and/or skin thoroughly with clean water if they come into contact with detergents or care products.
en Preventing material damage Make sure that the valve housing ▶ Preventing material damage 2 Preventing material for the water inlet hose does not come into contact with its sur- damage roundings and is not subjected to any external forces. Follow these instructions to avoid ma- Preventing material damage Ensure that the inner diameter of terial damage and damage to the ap-...
Environmental protection and saving energy en Do not use cleaning products with Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ a high alcohol content. lightly and normally soiled laundry. Do not use hard scouring pads or ▶ a At lower temperatures, the appli- cleaning sponges.
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 29 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order.
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Installation and connection en 4.4 Removing the transit Installation loca- Requirements tion bolts Base Secure the appli- The appliance is secured for trans- ance with fixing portation using transit bolts on the brackets rear of the appliance. → Page 29. Note: Keep the transit bolt screws and the sleeves in a safe place for fu- ture transport → Page 47.
en Installation and connection Pull the power cable out of the Press down on the 4 cover caps. holder. 4.5 Removing the transport Remove the 4 sleeves. struts Unscrew and remove the screws in the vertical transport struts using a T20 screwdriver. Put on the 4 cover caps.
Installation and connection en Undo and remove the screws in Connect the water inlet hose to a the horizontal transport strut using tap (26.4 mm = 3/4"). a T20 screwdriver. Open the water tap carefully and Remove the transport strut. check that the connection points are tight.
en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against Plastic pipe with Fix and secure the housing using a WAF 17 rubber sleeve the water outlet wrench. hose with an el- → Page 29. 4.7 Aligning the appliance In order to reduce noise and vibra- tion and to prevent the appliance from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 31 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
Before using for the first time en Before using for the first time 6 Before using for the first time Prepare the appliance for use. Before using for the first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory.
en Display Display 7 Display The display shows the current set- Display tings, options or relevant information. Example: Display display Designation Description 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 23 6,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec-...
Display en display Designation Description Wash Programme status Rinse Programme status Spin Programme status End of pro- Programme status gramme Drying Programme status Anti-crease Programme status Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated.
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en Display display Designation Description The stain type is activated. Reminder to clean Flashes: Drum is dirty. Run the pro- the drum gramme for cleaning and caring for the drum and the outer tub. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 33 Door ¡ Lights up: The door is locked and can- not be opened.
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Buttons en Buttons 8 Buttons Buttons Button Selection Description Temp – 90 °C Adjust the temperature in °C. °C Spin speed - 1400 rpm Adjust the spin speed or deactivate the spin cycle. is selected, the water is not drained and the spin cycle is deactiv- ated.
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en Buttons Button Selection Description Pretreatment (Prewash) Selecting activates the Prewash ¡ programme. (Soaking) ¡ Prewash for washing heavily soiled laundry. Selecting activates the Soaking pro- gramme. Before the main wash cycle starts, the laundry remains in the water for longer. For laundry with particularly stubborn soiling.
Dryness level en Dryness level 9 Dryness level In some programmes, a dryness level is predefined. The dryness level defines Dryness level how dry or damp your laundry is after the programme ends. Dryness level Laundry Drying result Multi-layered, thick laundry The laundry is dry. that does not dry readily.
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en Programmes Programmes 10 Programmes Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information about programme selection. Care symbols on the care labels Programme Description Max. Max. load load (kg) (kg) Wash Dry- Cottons Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, 10,0 linen or blended fabrics.
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. Max. load load (kg) (kg) Wash Dry- Delicates/Silk Wash delicate, washable items made from – silk, viscose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag.
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. Max. load load (kg) (kg) Wash Dry- Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1000 rpm Intensive Dry Dry items made from cotton or linen. – Intensive programme with temperatures for hard-wearing fabrics. Hygiene Care Pre-treat delicate fabrics hygienically. The fabrics are pre-treated with hot steam up to 65 °C in order to kill bacteria.
Notes ted. ¡ More detailed instructions for use → "Installation and connection", can be found on www.bosch- Page 12 home.com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user Turn the programme selector to a ▶...
Basic operation en Ensure that there is no laundry Slide the measuring aid forwards. trapped in the door. 14.5 Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent If you order the measuring aid as an accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid. Pull out the detergent drawer.
en Basic operation Add or remove laundry. 14.8 Starting the programme Close the appliance door. Note: If you want to change the time Press Start/ Reload. until the programme ends, set the "Ready in" time first. 14.10 Cancelling the pro- Press Start/ Reload. gramme a The drum rotates and load detec- Press Start/ Reload.
Basic settings meet your needs. Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. Cleaning and servicing 17 Cleaning and servi- cing Leave the appliance door and de-...
en Cleaning and servicing Fit the insert and click it into place. 17.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Pull out the insert upwards. Push in the detergent drawer.
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Cleaning and servicing en Open and remove the service flap. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
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en Cleaning and servicing Insert the pump cap. Cleaning the drain pump Ensure that the parts of the Requirement: The drain pump is ‒ pump cap are correctly as- empty. → Page 34 sembled. Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully.
Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting 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 ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The display goes out Energy-saving mode is active and Start/ Reload Press any button. ▶ flashes. a The symbol lights up again. "E:36 / -10" Drain pipe or water outlet hose is blocked. Clean the drain pipe and the water outlet hose. ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The filter in the water inflow is blocked. Clean the water inflow filter. ▶ The tap is turned off. Turn on the tap. ▶ The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting All other error codes. Malfunction Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 48 The appliance is not The mains plug of the power cord is not plugged in. working. Connect the appliance to the power supply. ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Drain pump is blocked. ing. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 34 ▶ The water outlet hose is connected too high. Install the water outlet hose at a maximum height of ▶ 1 metre.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting No water is visible in Water is below the visible area. the drum. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Do not add any extra water to the appliance while it ▶ is operating. Residual water is Insert in compartment is blocked.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin programme The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted does not start. the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- uted. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in the drum.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶ satisfactory. The laun- Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in dry is too wet/too the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute damp.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The laundry is too Unsuitable programme for the type of fabric. damp. There has been a power cut. Check whether the lighting in your kitchen or other ▶ appliances are working. The load is too large. After the end of the programme, warm laundry feels damper than it actually is.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme dura- The unbalanced load detection system eliminates an tion changes during imbalance by repeatedly redistributing the laundry. the wash cycle. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: When loading, where possible, place large and small items of laundry together in the drum.
19.1 Removing the appliance → "Before using for the first time", Note: More detailed instructions for Page 19. use can be found on www.bosch- home.com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user manual. Turn off the water tap.
en Customer Service 19.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 20 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service 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.
Consumption values en Consumption values 21 Consumption values The indicated consumption values are approximate. Consumption values The values may deviate from the indicated values depending on water pres- sure, water hardness, water inlet temperature, room temperature, type of laun- dry, amount and soiling of laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected settings.
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en Technical data Water pressure ¡ Minimum: 100 kPa (1 bar) ¡ Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bar) Length of the wa- 150 cm ter inlet hose Length of the wa- 150 cm ter outlet hose Length of the 210 cm power cable Depending on the appliance spe- cifications...
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