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Washing machine
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Your new washing machine
You have chosen a Bosch washing
machine.
Please take a few minutes to read and
become familiar with the advantages of
your washing machine.
To meet the high quality demands
required by Bosch, every washing
machine that leaves our factory is
carefully checked to ensure that it
functions correctly and is in perfect
condition.
For more information on our products,
accessories, replacement parts and
services, see our website www.boschhome.com or contact our after-sales
service centres.
If the operating and installation
instructions describe different models,
any differences will be pointed out at the
relevant points in the text.
Read these operating and installation
instructions before switching on the
washing machine.
Display rules
: Warning!
This combination of symbol and signal
word indicates a possibly dangerous
situation. Not heeding the warning can
cause death or injuries.
Caution!
This signal word indicates a possibly
dangerous situation. Not heeding the
caution can cause property and/or
environmental damage.
Note/tip
Information about the optimum use of
the appliance/any other useful
information.
1. 2. 3. / a) b) c)
The steps are represented by numbers
or letters.
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Lists are represented by a small box or
a dash.
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Contents
enInstruction Manual and Installation Instructions
8 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .5
Electrical safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Risk of injury . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety for children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7 Environmental protection . . . . . .6
Packaging/used appliance . . . . . . . . . 6
Tips on economical use . . . . . . . . . . . 6
* Getting to know
the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Washing machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Display panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Z Laundry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Prepare the laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sorting laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Starching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Dyeing/bleaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Soaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
C Detergent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Correct selection of detergent . . . . . 10
Saving energy and detergent . . . . . . 11
0 Programme default settings . . .11
Spin speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ready in time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
\ Additional programme
settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Speed Perfect ( . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Eco Perfect F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rinse plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Water Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Easy Iron. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1 Operating the appliance . . . . . . 13
Preparing the washing machine . . . .13
Select programme/
switch on the appliance. . . . . . . . . . .13
Change the programme
default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Placing laundry into the drum . . . . . .14
Measure and add detergent
and care products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Start the programme . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Childproof lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Adding laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Changing the programme . . . . . . . . .16
Cancel the programme . . . . . . . . . . .16
Programme end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Removing laundry
switching off the appliance . . . . . . . .17
H Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Automatic load sensing. . . . . . . . . . .17
Unbalanced load
detection system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
M Setting the signal . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2 Cleaning and maintenance. . . . 19
Machine housing/control panel . . . . .19
Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Descaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Detergent drawer and housing . . . . .19
Detergent solution
pump blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
The drain hose at the
siphon is blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Filter in the water supply blocked . . .21
3 Faults and what to do
about them. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Emergency release . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Information on the display panel . . . .22
Faults and what to do about them. . .23
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4 After-sales service . . . . . . . . . . 24
J Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5 Positioning and connecting. . . 25
Included with the appliance . . . . . . . 25
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation on a base
or a wooden joist floor. . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation on a platform
with drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing the appliance
in a kitchenette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Removing the transport locks . . . . . 27
Hose and cable lengths. . . . . . . . . . 27
Water inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Water outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Before washing for the first time . . . 31
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8 Intended use
Intended use
■ For private domestic use only.
■ The washing machine is suitable for
washing machine-washable fabrics
and hand-washable wool in
detergent solution.
■ To be operated with cold* mains
water or cold and hot* mains water
(max. 60 °C), and standard
detergents and care products which
are suitable for use in washing
machines.
■ When measuring the amount of all
detergents, additives, care products
and cleaning agents, always follow
the manufacturer's instructions.
■ The washing machine may be used
by children over the age of 8 years
old and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capacity
or by persons with a lack of
experience or knowledge if they are
supervised or have been instructed
by a responsible person.
Children must not carry out any
cleaning or maintenance work
without supervision.
■ Keep pets away from the washing
machine.
Read the Instruction Manual and
Installation Instructions and all other
information supplied with the washing
machine and use the machine
accordingly.
Retain the documents for subsequent
use.
* Depending on the model
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( Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Electrical safety
:Warning
Danger of death!
There is a risk of electric shock
if you touch live components.
■ Never touch or hold the
mains plug with wet hands.
■ Only pull out the mains cable
by the plug and never by the
cable, as this could damage
it.
Risk of injury
:Warning
Risk of injury!
■ When the washing machine
is lifted by its protruding
parts (e.g. the washing
machine door), the
components may break off
and cause injuries.
Do not lift the washing
machine by protruding parts.
■ If you climb on the washing
machine, the worktop may
break and cause injuries.
Do not climb onto the
washing machine.
■ If you lean on the washing
machine door when it is
open, the washing machine
may tip over and cause
injuries.
Do not lean on the washing
machine door when it is
open.
■ Reaching into the drum
when it is turning can cause
injuries to hands.
Do not reach into the drum
when it is turning.
Wait until the drum has
stopped turning.
:Warning
Risk of scalding!
When you are washing at high
temperatures, there is a risk of
scalding if you come into
contact with hot water e.g. if hot
water is being drained into a
wash basin.
Do not reach into the hot
detergent solution.
Safety for children
:Warning
Danger of death!
If children play with the washing
machine, they may get into lifethreatening situations or injure
themselves.
■ Do not leave children
unattended near the washing
machine.
■ Do not let children play with
the washing machine.
:Warning
Danger of death!
Children may lock themselves
in appliances, putting their lives
at risk.
For appliances that have
reached the end of their service
life:
■ Disconnect the mains plug.
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■ Cut through the mains cable
and remove it, along with
plug.
■ Destroy the lock on the
washing machine door.
:Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Children may become wrapped
in packaging/film or packing
parts if allowed to play with
them, or they may pull them
over their heads and suffocate.
Keep packaging, film and
packaging parts out of the
reach of children.
:Warning
Risk of poisoning!
Detergents and care products
may be poisonous if
consumed.
Keep detergents and care
products out of the reach of
children.
:Warning
Eye/skin irritation!
Detergents and care products
may cause irritation if they
come into contact with the eyes
or skin.
Keep detergents and care
products out of the reach of
children.
:Warning
Risk of injury!
When you wash at high
temperatures, the glass in the
washing machine door gets
hot.
Do not let children touch the
hot washing machine door.
7 Environmental
protection
Environmental protection
Packaging/used appliance
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Dispose of packaging in an
environmentally-responsible manner.
This appliance is labelled in accordance
with European Directive 2012/19/EU
concerning used electrical and
electronic appliances (waste electrical
and electronic equipment - WEEE).
The guideline determines the framework
for the return and recycling of used
appliances as applicable throughout the
EU.
Tips on economical use
■ Always fill the appliance with the
maximum amount of laundry for
each programme.
Overview of programmes ~:
Supplementary sheet for the
operating and installation
instructions.
■ Wash normally soiled laundry
without a prewash.
■ The selectable temperatures apply
to the care labels on the textiles. The
temperatures in the machine may
deviate from this so that you get the
optimum mix of energy-saving and
washing results.
■ Energy-saving mode: The display
panel light goes out after several
minutes, Start button flashes. To
activate the light, press any button.
Energy-saving mode is not activated
if a programme is running.
■ If the laundry is subsequently dried
in a tumble dryer, select the spin
speed according to the tumble dryer
manufacturer's instructions.
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* Getting to know the appliance
Getting to know the appliance
Washing machine
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( Detergent drawer 9S Open the washing machine door
0 Control/display panel 9T Close the washing machine door
8 Washing machine door with
handle
@ Service flap with or without a drainage hose*
* Depending on the model
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Control panel
Note: You can find possible programme default settings and additional programme
settings in the overview; these differ depending on the model.
Display panel
Note: The table shows possible setting options and information in the display panel;
these differ depending on the model.
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( Programme selector for selecting a
programme and switching the machine on and off
via the "Off" position.
@ Additional programme settings : Speed
Perfect (, Eco Perfect F, Easy Iron, Water Plus
or Rinse Plus. Selecting additional programme
settings ~ Page 12.
0 Display panel for settings and information. H Start button for starting, interrupting (e.g. to
reload laundry) and cancelling a programme.
8 Programme default settings: Spin speed
and "Ready in" time. Changing the programme
default settings ~ Page 11.
Setting options and information for the selected programme
$ / Rinse stop ... 1400 0 Spin speed in rpm (revolutions per minute);
$ / Rinse stop
1:30 Programme duration Depends on the programme selection in h:min
(hours:minutes)
1 - 24 h Ready in time Programme ends after ... h (h = hours)
8.0 kg Max. load in kg (kilograms)
Notes
²»: Childproof lock .
Laundry en
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Z Laundry
Laundry
Prepare the laundry
Caution!
Damage to the appliance/fabrics
Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper-clips,
needles, nails) may damage the laundry
or components in the washing machine.
Therefore, note the following tips when
preparing your laundry:
■ Empty pockets.
■ Look out for metal items (paperclips,
etc.) and remove them.
■ Wash delicates in a laundry bag
(tights, underwired bras, etc.).
■ Close any zips, button up any cover
buttons.
■ Brush sand out of pockets and
collars.
■ Remove curtain fittings or place
curtains in a laundry bag.
Sorting laundry
Sort your laundry according to the care
instructions and manufacturer's
information on the care labels,
depending on:
■ Type of fabric/fibre.
■ Colour:
Note: Laundry may discolour or not
be cleaned correctly. Wash white
and coloured items separately.
Wash new bright fabrics separately
the first time you wash them.
■ Soiling:
Wash laundry with the same level of
soiling together.
Examples of levels of soiling:
– Light: Do not prewash; if
necessary, select the additional
programme setting
SpeedPerfect G.
– Normal
– Heavy: Load less laundry, select
a programme with prewash
– Stains: Remove/pretreat stains
while they are fresh. First, dab the
stain with soapy water/do not
rub. Then wash the items of
laundry with the appropriate
programme. Stubborn or dried-in
stains can sometimes only be
removed by washing several
times.
■ Symbols on the care labels:
The numbers in the symbols indicate
the maximum washing temperature
that may be used.
– M: Suitable for a normal
washing process; e.g. Cottons
programme.
– U : A gentle washing process is
required; e.g. Easy-Care
programme.
– V : An especially gentle washing
process is required; e.g.
Delicate/Silk programme
– W : Suitable for washing by
hand; e.g. W Wool programme.
– Ž : Do not wash the laundry in
the machine.
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Starching
Note: Laundry must not be treated with
fabric softener.
Starching is possible in all wash
programmes if liquid starch is used.
Measure starch into compartment M in
accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions (clean first if necessary).
Dyeing/bleaching
Dye should only be used in normal
household quantities. Salt may damage
stainless steel. Always follow the dye
manufacturer's instructions.
Do not use the washing machine to
bleach clothes.
Soaking
1. Pour soaking agent/detergent into
compartment II according
to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Turn the programme selector to the
Cottons 30 °C programme.
3. Press the start button.
4. After approx. 10 minutes, press the
start button again to pause the
programme.
5. After the required soaking time,
press the start button again, if the
programme is to be continued or
changed.
Notes
■ Load laundry of the same colour.
■ No additional detergent is required;
the soaking solution is used for
washing.
C Detergent
Detergent
Correct selection of detergent
The care label is crucial for selecting
the correct detergent, temperature and
treatment of the laundry. ~ See also
www.sartex.ch
Visit www.cleanright.eu to find further
information on detergents, care
products and cleaning agents for
domestic use.
■ Standard detergent with optical
brighteners
Suitable for heat-resistant white
laundry made from linen or cotton.
Select the Cottons / cold - max.
90 °C programme.
■ Detergent for colours without
bleach or optical brighteners
Suitable for coloured laundry made
from linen or cotton.
Select the Cottons / cold - max.
60 °C programme.
■ Detergent for colours/delicates
without optical brighteners
Suitable for coloured laundry made
from easy-care fibres, synthetic
fibres.
Select the Easy-Care / cold - max.
60 °C programme.
■ Mild detergent
Suitable for delicate, fine fabrics, silk
or viscose.
Select the Delicate/Silk / cold - max.
40 °C programme.
■ Detergent for woollens
Suitable for woollen fabrics.
Select the Wool / cold - max.
40 °Cprogramme.
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