Care And Maintenance; Consumption Values - Bosch Washing machine Instruction Manual

Safety instructions Care
– Read the instruction manual and installation instructions and all other information enclosed
with the washing machine and act accordingly.
– Retain the documents for subsequent use.
Risk of electric shock – Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug.
– Never insert/disconnect the mains plug with damp hands.
Danger to life For worn-out appliances:
– Disconnect the mains plug.
– Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent
children from locking themselves in and risking their lives.
Danger of suffocation – Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of
children.
Risk of poisoning – Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
1. Pull out, press insert down, remove draw completely.
Risk of explosion – Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing
solvents, e.g. stain remover / cleaning solvent may lead to an
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.
explosion after being loaded into the washing machine.
3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and dry it.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
4. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
Risk of injury – The washing machine door can become very hot. 5. Push in the detergent drawer.
– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.
– Do not climb onto the washing machine.
– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
– Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine
is in operation.

Consumption values

Additional Electricity con- Programme
Programme Load Water***
function sumption*** duration***
Cottons 20 °C 7 kg 0,25 kWh 60 l 2:36 h
Cottons 40 °C** 7 kg 0,69 kWh 60 l 2:36 h
Cottons 60 °C** 7 kg 1,33 kWh 60 l 2:39 h
Cottons 60 ºC EcoPerfect* 7 kg 1,05 kWh 47 l 3:08 h
Cottons 90 °C 7 kg 2,00 kWh 64 l 2:47 h
Easy-Care 40 °C** 3 kg 0,55 kWh 55 l 1:17 h
1. Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
2. Drain the detergent solution –> page 10.
Mix 30 °C 3 kg 0,24 kWh 32 l 1:03 h
Delicates/Silk 20 °C 2 kg 0,06 kWh 31 l 0:41 h 3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
/ Wool cold 2 kg 0,10 kWh 39 l 0:40 h
/ Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0,19 kWh 39 l 0:40 h
Information on the display panel
* Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 92/75/EEC.
F: 16
** Programme setting for testing in accordance with valid standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: Try out the test programme by washing the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
F: 17
*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient tem-
perature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected additional
F: 18
functions.
F: 21
F: 23
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– Risk of electric shock! Disconnect the mains plug.
Maintenance
– Risk of explosion! No solvents.
Before washing for the first time Detergent solution pump
Do not put any laundry in the machine. Turn on the tap, add approximately 1 litre of water and then ½ a measuring cup Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
of detergent into compartment II. Turn the programme selector to Easy-Care 60 °C and choose (Start/Reload).
1. Open and remove the service flap.
At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to Off.
Machine housing, control panel
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth. 2. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from the retainer and pull it
– Do not use any abrasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners). from the housing. Remove the container.
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately. Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer.
– Do not clean with a jet of water.
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
2* For models without a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover until the
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues. detergent solution begins to flow out. When the service flap is half full, close the pump cover
and empty the service flap. Repeat the above steps until all the detergent solution has
completely drained out.
3. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).
4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent
solution pump must rotate).
5. Replace the pump cover and screw it tightly.
6. Place the service flap back on and close.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
Drum To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into
compartment II and start the
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Drainage hose at the siphon
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Descaling Ensure there is no laundry in the machine
Descale the appliance according to the descaler manufacturer's instructions. This should not be necessary if the
1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).
correct dosage of detergent is used.
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
Emergency release, e.g. in the event of a power cut 3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
The programme continues to run when the power has been restored. However, if the laundry has to be removed, the Filter in the water supply
washing machine door can be opened as follows:
Risk of electric shock!
Do not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (contains an electric valve).
Risk of scalding.
The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. If possible, leave it to cool down.
Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (except for
3. Choose (Start/Reload). Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
Washing machine door can then be opened. Clean the filter:
1. Depending on model:
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
depending on model
Clean the filter using a small brush.
Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped;
Clean the filter –> page 10, Water pressure too low.
Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance,
Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump –> page 10. Drainage hose / waste pipe
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon –> page 10.
2. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
Motor fault. Call customer services.
Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call customer services.
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– Risk of scalding!
Allow the detergent solution to cool down.
What to do if ...
– Turn off the tap.
Water is leaking out. – Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
No water supply. – (Start/Reload) not selected?
Detergent not dispensed. – Tap not turned on?
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter –> page 10.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
Washing machine door – Safety function active. Programme stopped? –> page 4.
cannot be opened. – Is (= without final spin) selected? –> page 3, 4.
– Can be opened by emergency release only? –> page 9.
Programme does not – (Start/Reload) or
start. – Washing machine door closed?
– Childproof lock active? Deactivate –> page 5.
Detergent solution is not – Is (= without final spin) selected? –> page 3, 4.
drained.
– Clean the detergent solution pump –> page 10.
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
Water not visible in the – Not a fault - water below the visible area.
drum.
Spin result not – Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.
satisfactory. – (Reduced Ironing) selected? –> page 5.
– Selected speed too low? –> page 5.
Spin cycle performed – Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts the
several times. imbalance.
Residual water in the – Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
Empty programme.
compartment for care
– Clean the insert if necessary –> page 9.
products.
Odour formation in the – Run programme
washing machine. standard detergent.
Foam escaping from the – Too much detergent used?
detergent drawer. If foam is escaping from the detergent drawer:
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour
into compartment II (not with outdoor or down fabrics).
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
Intense noise formation, – Are the appliance feet fixed?
vibrations and Secure the appliance feet –> Installation instructions.
"wandering" during the
– Transportation safety devices removed?
spin cycle. Remove the transportation safety devices –> Installation
instructions.
Rinse/ Spin / Empty). Display panel/indicator – Power cut?
lamps do not function – Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuse.
during operation.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
Programme sequence – Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts
longer than usual. imbalance by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional
rinse cycle.
Detergent residues – Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
on the laundry. residues.
– Select the
washing.
If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:
– Turn the programme selector to Off and remove the mains plug from the socket.
– Turn off the water supply and call customer services –> Installation instructions.
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Ready in time selected?
Washing machine
Cottons 90 °C without laundry. Use
Instruction manual
Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
Rinse/ Spin cycle or brush out the laundry after
Read these instructions and the separate installation instructions before
operating the washing machine.
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