Consumption Values - Bosch washing machine Instruction Manual

Safety instructions Care and cleaning
– Carefully read the instruction manual and the information enclosed, and act accordingly.
– Keep the machine's documentation for future reference.
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.
Risk of explosion! – Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing solvents, e.g. stain 1. Pull out, press insert down and remove drawer completely.
remover/cleaning solvent may lead to an explosion after being loaded into the 2. To remove the insert: press upwards from below with your finger.
washing machine. 3. For models with insert for liquid detergent:Slide the insert upwards and remove it from the back.
4. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and inserts with water and a brush and dry them.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand.
5. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
Risk of injury! – The washing machine door may become very hot.
6. 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

depending on model
Programme
Programme Load Electricity*** Water***
duration***
Cottons 20 °C 8 kg 0.37 kWh 68 l 2 ½ h
Cottons 40 °C* 8 kg 1.05 kWh 68 l 2 h
Cottons 60 °C 8 kg 1.15 kWh 68 l 2 h
Cottons 90 °C 8 kg 2.30 kWh 80 l 2 h
Easy-Care 40 °C* 3.5 kg 0.64 kWh 55 l 1 h
1. Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Mixed Load 40 °C 3.5 kg 0.54 kWh 47 l 1 h
2. Drain the detergent solution
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Delicate/Silk 30 °C 2 kg 0.19 kWh 34 l h
Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0.17 kWh 39 l h
* Programme setting for testing in accordance with valid standard EN60456. Information on the display panel
Note on comparative tests: For testing the test programmes, wash the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
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Additional Annual energy Annual water
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Programme Load
function consumption consumption
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Cottons 40/60 °C EcoPerfect ** 8/4 kg 179 kWh 8700 l :
** Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 2010/30/EU with cold water (15 ºC).
*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient tem-
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perature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected additional
functions. :
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– Risk of electric shock! Disconnect the mains plug.
Maintenance
– Risk of explosion! Do not use solvents.
Before the first wash
Detergent solution pump
Do not put laundry in the machine! Turn on the tap. Put into compartment II:
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect
– approx. 2 litres of water
the mains plug.
– detergent (measure according to the manufacturer's instructions for lightly soiled laundry and water hardness)
Turn the programme selector to Cottons 60 °C, additional function SpeedPerfect and press Start/Reload . 1. Using a screwdriver or the insert for liquid detergent
At the end of the programme, turn the programme selector to Off .
(depending on model), open and remove the service flap.
Machine housing, control panel
2. Remove the folding gutter and place a large enough container underneath.
3. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from the retainer and pull it
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue.
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth. from the housing.
– Do not wash the machine with a jet of water! Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container. Replace
the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer.
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
3* For models without a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover 180° or until the
detergent solution begins to flow out on the folding gutter. When the container is full, close
the pump cover and empty the container. Repeat the above steps until all the detergent
solution has completely drained out.
4. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (there may be residual water).
5. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
solution pump must rotate).
6. Replace the pump cover and screw it tightly.
Drum
7. Return the drainage hose (depending on model) and the folding gutter to their start position.
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out. 8. Place the service flap back on and close.
For rust stains, use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash:
Descaling
Ensure there is no laundry in the machine!
Pour 2 litres of water into compartment II and then start the Drain
This will not be necessary if the correct dosage of detergent is used. If it is, descale the appliance according to the
Drainage hose at the siphon
manufacturer's instructions. Descaling products can be acquired on the website or from customer services Installation
instructions. Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Emergency release (e.g. in the event of a power cut)
1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).
The programme continues to run when the power has been restored. However, if the laundry has to be removed, the
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
washing machine door can be opened as follows:
3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
Risk of scalding!
Filter in the water supply
The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. Let it cool.
Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating. Risk of electric shock!
Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
Do not immerse the Aqua-Stop safety device in water (contains an electric valve).
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Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
The washing machine door can then be opened. 1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (except
depending on model 3. Choose Start/Reload. Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
Clean the filter:
, Turn on the (cold water) tap fully, supply hose kinked or trapped;
Clean the filter page 10, water pressure too low.
5. Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter using a small brush.
– Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump page 10.
– Drainage hose / waste pipe blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon page 10. and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
– Heavy foam build-up page 11, status indicator Wash flashes. Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance.
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call customer services!
6. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
– Open the (hot water) tap fully.
– Inlet hose kinked/trapped.
– Water pressure too low. Clean the filter page 10.
– Hot water hose not connected; appliance will operate using cold water only. Ignore information, only for first
wash cycle.
Childproof lock activated: to deactivate page 5.
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– Risk of burning!
Allow the detergent solution to cool. 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
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
The appliance door will not – Safety function active. Programme stopped?
open. – Rinse Hold (without final spin) selected?
– Can be opened by emergency release only?
– Door locked after the washing machine is switched off: Switch on the washing
machine and wait for 5 seconds.
The selected programme does – Start/Reload or
not start. – Washing machine door closed?
– Childproof lock active? Deactivate
Detergent solution is not – Rinse Hold (without final spin) selected?
drained. – Clean the detergent solution pump
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
No water can be seen in the – Not a fault. Water remains inside below the visible area.
drum.
Spin result not satisfactory. – Not a fault. Spin control system has stopped the spin cycle. Uneven distribution of
Laundry wet/too damp. laundry.
Distribute large and small items of laundry evenly in the drum.
– Reduced Ironing
– Selected speed too low?
Programme duration changes – Not a fault. The program time can vary according to the distribution of laundry, with
suddenly during operation. it therefore being possible for the display panel to show adjustments in the
programme.
duration.
Spin cycle performed several – Not a fault. The balance control system has detected an imbalance and is
times. attempting to redress this by repeating the spin.
Residual water in the – Not a fault: the action of the care product is not affected.
compartment for care products. – Clean the compartment if necessary
Odour formation in the washing – Run programme Cottons
machine.
Status display Wash flashing. – Too much detergent used?
Appliance has detected a If foam is escaping from the detergent drawer: mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener
detergent overload. 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 "wandering" Secure the appliance feet
Rinse/Spin // Drain ).
during the spin cycle. – Transportation safety devices removed?
Remove transportation safety devices
Display panel/indicator lamps – Energy-saving mode
remain turned off while the – Power cut?
machine is working. – Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuse.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
Programme sequence longer – Not a fault. Unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance by repeatedly
than usual. distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault: foam detection system active; adds an additional rinse cycle.
Detergent residues on the – Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residues.
laundry. – Select Rinse/Spin
If you cannot correct a fault yourself or if a repair is necessary:
– Turn the programme selector to Off and remove the mains plug from the socket.
– Turn off the water supply and call customer services
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(Ready in) time selected?
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90 °C without laundry. Use standard detergent.
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