Maintenance - Bosch washing machine Operating Instructions Manual

Important information Care
Protecting the washing and the machine Machine housing, control panel
- Empty pockets.
- Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
- Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.). - Do not use abrasive detergents.
- Immediately remove washing and cleaning agent residue.
- Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
- Do not clean the appliance with a water jet.
- Close zips, button up covers.
Clean the detergent drawer ...
- Brush sand out of pockets and collars.
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residue.
- Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.
1. Pull out, depress insert, completely remove.
Before washing for the first time,
Remove insert: Press insert upwards with finger.
Do not put any washing in the washing machine! Turn on the tap, fill the appliance with
approx.1 litre of water and then pour ½ measuring cup of detergent into dispenser II.
2. Clean detergent dispenser and insert with water and a brush and dry.
Set the A Easy Care 60 °C programme and select Start/Pause M . At the end of the
programme set the programme selector to Off.
3. Attach insert and engage (connect cylinder to guide pin).
Washing with different degrees of soiling
Wash new items separately. 4. Insert detergent drawer.
Light Do not prewash. If required, select soiling light.
Leave detergent drawer open so that residual water can evaporate.
Select soiling normal ù or Select stain à .
heavy Load less washing. If required, prewash.
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Select soiling intense or Select stain . Drum
Soaking Load washing of the same colour
Leave washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Pour soaking agent/detergent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions. Rust stains use chlorine free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Set Cottons 30 °C programme and select Start/Pause M . After approx. 10 minutes
Descaling
No washing in the machine!
select Start/Pause M . After the required soaking time reselect Start/Pause M , if the
Not necessary if detergent dispensed correctly. However, follow the instructions of the descaler
programme is to be continued or change the programme.
manufacturer.
Starching Washing should not be treated with fabric softener
Dissolve an amount of starch for approx. 15 litres of water according to the manufacturer's
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instructions. Set programme selector to Rinse/Freshen Up, set spin speed and select
Start/Pause M . As soon as water runs in: Pour the starch solution into dispenser I.
Dyeing/Bleaching
Do not dye/bleach washing in the washing machine.
Freshen up Use programme K Rinse/Freshen Up
Information on the display panel
For items, that have been tucked away or stored for a period of time, to remove creases
caused by folding and storage and to eliminate odours. Use fabric conditioner for fresh" smell.
Insert for liquid detergent depending on model Door open?
Close the washing machine door properly; washing may be caught.
Position insert for dispensing liquid detergent:
Tap closed? Turn on the tap, supply hose kinked/jammed;
- Completely remove the detergent drawer > Page 9.
Clean filter > Page 10; water pressure too low.
- Push insert forwards.
Pump blocked! Clean detergent solution pump -> Page 10; outlet pipe/drainage hose
Do not use insert (push up):
blocked.
- for gelatinous detergents and washing powders;
Pause No top up; Top up washing is not possible. Select "Start/Pause" to continue the
- for programmes with prewash and end time option.
Water level too high or programme.
Temperature too high
F: 23 Water in the base pan, appliance leaking. Call customer service!
F: 34 Door cannot be locked. Open door and close it with an audible click";
switch appliance off and on again; set programme and select individual
settings; start programme.
8 F: 42, 43, 44 Motor fault. Call customer service!
Risk of electric shock! Risk of scalding!
Pull out the mains plug! Allow deterhgent solution to cool down!

Maintenance

Risk of explosion! No solvents! Turn off the tap!
Detergent solution pump
Set programme selector to Off, pull out the mains plug.
1. Open and remove service flap.
2. Take the drainage hose out of the holder.
Remove sealing cap, allow detergent solution to flow
out.
Put the closing cap back on the hose.
3. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).
4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing
(fan impeller in the detergent solution pump must rotate).
5. Re insert pump cover and screw on tight, handle is upright.
Insert the drain hose into the holder.
6. Insert and close service flap.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing into the outlet during the next wash:
Pour 1 litre of water into dispenser II and start the Drain b programme.
Filter in the water inlet hose
Risk of electric shock! Do not immerse Aqua Stop safety device in water
(contains electric valve).
Release water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap!
2. Select any programme (except Spin B /Drain b ).
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3. Select Start/Pause . Leave programme for approx. 40 seconds.
depending on model
4. Set programme selector to Off. Pull out the mains plug.
Clean filter:
1. Depending on model:
Remove hose from tap.
Clean filter with small brush.
or
Remove hose from the rear.
Remove filter with pliers and clean.
2. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
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What to do if ...
Emergency release
F Water is running out. - Correctly attach/replace drainage hose.
- Tighten screw fitting on the supply hose.
F Water not flowing in. - Start/Pause M not selected?
Detergent not washed - Tap not open?
in. - Filter blocked? Clean filter -> Page 10.
- Supply hose kinked or jammed?
F Washing machine door - Safety function active. Wait approx. 2 minutes.
cannot be opened. - Rinse Hold L (without final spin) selected? -> Page 4.
- Can be opened via emergency release only -> Page 12.
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F Programme does not - Start/Pause or End time selected?
start. - Washing machine door closed?
F Detergent solution is not - Clean detergent solution pump -> Page 10.
drained. - Clean outlet pipe and/or drainage hose.
F Water not visible in the - Not a fault - water below the visible area.
drum.
F Spin result not - Wash small and large items of washing together. Customer service
satisfactory. - Reduced Iron selected? -> Page 5.
- Too low speed selected? -> Page 3.
F Before calling customer service, please check whether you can eliminate the fault yourself.
F Spin cycle actuated - Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts
-> Page 11; What to do if ...
imbalance.
several times.
F If you require advice, even during the warranty period, you will incur costs for the call out
F Dispenser 2 not - Remove the insert. Clean detergent drawer and insert > Page 9.
of a technician.
completely rinsed out.
F You can find your nearest customer service in the enclosed list. Please give customer service
F Odour formation in the - Run Cottons 90 ºC programme without washing.
the product number (E Nr.) and the production number (FD) of the appliance.
washing machine. Use standard detergent.
F Foam is coming out of - Too much detergent used?
the detergent drawer. Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric conditioner with ½ litre of water and
E Nr.
+
pour into dispenser II in the detergent drawer.
- Reduce detergent dosage for the next wash cycle. Product number
F Intense noise formation, - Appliance feet fixed? F
Please help by quoting the product number and production number to prevent unnecessary
Secure appliance feet > Installation instructions, Page 5.
vibrations and call outs. This will save you additional costs.
"wandering" during spin - Transportation safety devices removed?
cycle. Remove transportation protection devices > Installation
instructions, Page 3.
F Display panel/indicator - Power failure?
lights do not function - Fuse tripped? Switch on/replace fuse.
- If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer service.
while the appliance is
running.
F Programme progress - Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance
longer than usual. by repeatedly distributing the washing.
- Not a fault foam detection system active, a rinse cycle is started.
F Detergent residue on the - Occasionally phosphate free detergents contain water insoluble
washing. residue.
- Select K Rinse/Freshen Up or brush the laundry after washing.
F In the pause state - Water level too high. Top up washing is not possible.
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Start/Pause flashes If required, close door immediately.
very quickly and a signal - Select "Start/Pause" to continue the programme.
sounds.
F If a fault cannot be rectified or a repair is required:
- Set programme selector to Off and pull out the mains plug.
10 - Turn off tap and call customer service > Page 12. 11
Safety instructions
e.g. in the event of a power failure
Programme continues running when the power has been
restored. However, if the washing is to be removed, the door
- Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all other information enclosed
can be opened by actuating the emergency release.
with the washing machine.
Risk of scalding!
- Retain documents for subsequent use.
The detergent solution and washing may be hot.
If required, leave it to cool down. Risk of electric shock - Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord!
Keep hands clear of the drum if it is still rotating. - Never insert/pull out the mains plug with damp hands.
Do not open the door if water can be seen through Danger to life Redundant appliances:
the glass.
- Pull out the mains plug.
- Sever the power cord and discard together with the plug.
- Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect it from - Destroy the lock on the washing machine door.
the power supply. This will prevent children from locking themselves in and
- Drain the water -> page 10. suffocating.
- Pull the emergency release with a tool, the door can then be Risk of suffocation - Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts out of the reach
opened. of children.
Risk of poisioning - Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion - Caused by detergents containing solvents, e.g. stain
remover/items of washing pretreated with solvent naphtha may
result in an explosion after being loaded into the washing machine.
Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.
Risk of injury - Washing machine door may become very hot.
- Caution when draining hot detergent solution.
- Do not climb on the washing machine.
- Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
- Do not touch the drum in case it is still spinning.
Consumption values
These specifications can be found in the open
service flap and on the rear of the appliance.
FD
Programme Option Load Current**
soiling
Production number
Cottons 30 °C*
intense v 8.0 kg 0.61 kWh
Cottons 40 °C*
intense v 8.0 kg 0.94 kWh
Cottons 60 °C v 8.0 kg 1.65 kWh
intense
Cottons Eco 60 °C*
j intense v 8.0 kg 1.36 kWh
Cottons 90 °C
light 8.0 kg 2.42 kWh
A Easy Care 40 °C* intense v 3.5 kg 0.55 kWh
A Easy Care 40 °C
(also suitable as Short light 3.5 kg 0.54 kWh
programme)
æ Delicate/Silk -- (cold) light 2.0 kg 0.03 kWh
æ Delicate/Silk 30 °C light 2.0 kg 0.20 kWh
U Wool/ u -- (cold) - 2.0 kg 0.07 kWh
30 °C
U Wool/ u - 2.0 kg 0.17 kWh
* Programme setting with maximum spin speed for conducting test according to currently valid
European Standard 60456.
** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, water hardness, water
inlet temperature, room temperature, type and amount of washing and degree of soiling, utilised
detergent, fluctuations in the mains voltage and selected additional functions.
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Washing machine en
Water** Programme
duration**
67 l 2:02 h Operating instructions
67 l 2:02 h
67 l 2:02 h
56 l 2:15 h
81 l 1:50 h
43 l 1:05 h
43 l 0:40 h
30 l 0:35 h
30 l 0:35 h
30 l 0:40 h
30 l 0:40 h
Read these instructions before switching on the washing machine!
Also follow the separate Installation instructions.
Follow the safety instructions on page 13!
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