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Overview of programmes a Refer to the table of consumption values on page 8 and notes on page 6.
Programmes °C max.
Type of laundry
Additional functions; information
LFCottons 30, 40, 60, 90 °C
7 kg/
4 kg*
Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made of
cotton or linen
ĉ SpeedPerfect*, Ĉ EcoPerfect, S Reduced Ironing,
= Aqua Plus
+ Prewash 40 °C
IEasy-Car e 30, 40, 60 °C
3 kg
Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics
ĉ SpeedPerfect, Ĉ EcoPerfect, S Reduced Ironing,
= Aqua Plus
/Mixed Load
40 °C Fabrics made of cotton or easy-care fabrics
ĉ SpeedPerfect, Ĉ EcoPerfect, S Reduced Ironing,
= Aqua Plus;
different types of laundry can be washed together
cDelicate/Silk 30 °C
2 kg
For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk, satin,
synthetic fibres or blended fabrics (e.g. curtains)
ĉ SpeedPerfect, Ĉ EcoPerfect, S Reduced Ironing,
= Aqua Plus;
No spin between rinse cycles
: Wool cold, 30 °C
Handä or machine-washable fabrics made of wool or
containing wool
Particularly gentle wash programme to avoid shrinkage of laun-
dry, longer programme breaks (fabrics rest in the detergent solu-
tion)
@SuperQu ick 15’ 3 0 °C
Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, synthetic
fibres or blended fabrics
Short programme, approx.15 minutes,
suitable for lightly soiled laundry
Additional
programmes
2 Rinse/ Spin, > Drain
* Reduced load for additional ĉSpeedPerfect function
As a short programme,
/Mixed Load 40 °C, with a maximum spin speed, is ideal.
Programmes without pre-wash - add detergent to compartment II, programmes with pre-wash - distribute the detergent between compartments I and II.
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Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH
Carl-Wery-Str. 34
81739 München / Deutschland
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Safety instructions
– Read the instruction m anual and installation instructio ns and all other information enclosed
with the washing machine and act accordingly.
– Retain the documents for sub sequent use.
Risk of electric shock –Never pull th e cable to disconnect the mains plug.
– Never insert/disconnect the ma ins plug with damp hands.
Danger to life For worn-out applian ces:
– Disconnect the mains plug.
– Sever the mains cable and dis card along with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machin e 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 – Ite ms of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing
solvents, e.g. stain remover / cleaning solven t may lead to an
explosion after being loaded into the washing machine.
Rinse items of laundry thoroug hly by hand beforehand.
Risk of injury – The wa shing machine door can become very hot.
– 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 open ing the detergent drawer w hile the machine
is in operation.
Consumption values
Programme
Additional
function
Load
Electricity consumption***
Water***
Programme
duration***
LF
Cottons 30 °C**
7 kg 0,55 kWh 60 l 2:36 h
LF
Cottons 40 °C**
7 kg 0,69 kWh 60 l 2:36 h
LF
Cottons 60 °C**
7 kg 1,33 kWh 60 l 2:39 h
LF
Cottons 60 °C
ĈEcoPerfect* 7 kg 1,05 kWh 47 l 3:08 h
LF
Cottons 90 °C
7 kg 2,00 kWh 64 l 2:47 h
I Easy-Care
40 °C**
3 kg 0,55 kWh 55 l 1:37 h
/
Mixed Load
40 °C**
3 kg 0,48 kWh 32 l 1:03 h
Delicate/Silk 30 °C
2 kg 0,21 kWh 31 l 0:41 h
: 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
* Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 92/75/EEC.
** Programme setting for testing in accordance with valid standard EN60456.
Note on comparative tests: Try out the test programme by washing the specified load usin g the maximum spin speed.
As a short programme for coloureds, select the programme
/
Mixed Load 40 °C with the maximum spin speed.
***The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, an d inlet temperature, ambient tem-
perature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected addition al
functions.
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Care
Before washing for the first time
Do not load any laundry into the machine. Turn on the tap. Add the following to compartment II:
– approx. 1 litre water
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the appropriate degree of water
hardness)
Set the programme selector to IEasy-Care 60 °C and select $Start/Reload. At the end of the programme, turn
the programme selector to Off.
Machine housing, control panel
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
– Do not use any abrasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners).
– Remove detergent a nd cleaning agent residue immediately.
– Do not clea n with a jet of water.
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues.
1. Pull out, press i nsert down, remove draw completely.
2. To remove the insert: press the ins ert upwards from below with your finger.
3. Clean the detergent d ispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and dry it.
4. Attach the insert a nd engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
5. Push in the detergent dr awer.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
Drum
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
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
correct dosage of detergent is used.
Emergency release, e.g. in the event of a power cut
The programme continues to run when the power has been restored. However, if the laundry has to be removed, the
washing machine door can be opened as follows:
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.
Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
1. Turn the programm e selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
2. Drain the detergent solution apage10.
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Washing machine door can then be opened.
Information on the display panel depending on model
F: 16 Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught.
F: 17 Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped;
Clean the filter apage10, Water pressure too low.
F: 18 Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump apage10. Drainage hose / waste pipe
blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon apage 10.
F: 21 Motor fault. Call customer services.
F: 23 Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call customer services.
– Ri sk of electric sh ock. Disconnect the mains plug.
– Ri sk of explosion. No solv ents.
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Maintenance
Detergent solution pump
Turn the programme selector to Offand disconnect the mains plug.
1. Open and remove the serv ice flap.
2. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from the retainer and pull it
from the housing. Remove the container.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer.
2* For models without a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump co ver until the
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.
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 >Drain programme.
Drainage hose at the siphon
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
1. Loosen the hose c lamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
Filter in the water supply
Risk of electric shock!
Do not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (contains an electric valve).
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
1. Turn off the tap.
2. Select any programme (except for 2Rinse/ Spin // >Dr ain).
3. Cho ose $Start/Reload. Let the programme run for approximately 40seconds.
4. Turn the programm e selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
Clean the filter:
1. Depending on model:
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter using a small brush.
and/or for Standard and Aqua-S ecure models:
Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance,
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
2. Connect the hose an d check for leaks.
– Risk of scalding.
Allow the detergent solution to cool down.
– Turn off the tap.
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What to do if ...
ʑ
Water is leaking out. – Attach/re place the drainage hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
ʑ
No water supply.
Detergent not
dispensed.
– $Start/Reload not selected?
– Tap not turned on?
– Filter blocked? Clean the filter apage10.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
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Washing machine door
cannot be opened.
– Safety function active. Programme stopped? apage 4.
– Is Rinse Hold (without final spin) selected? a page 3, 4.
– Can be opened by emergency release only? a page 9.
ʑ
Programme does not
start.
– $Start/Reload or Ready in time selected?
– Washing machine door closed?
– Childproof lock active? Deactivate apage5.
ʑ
Detergent solution is
not drained.
– Is Rinse Hold (without final spin) selected? a page 3, 4.
– Clean the detergent solution pump apage 10.
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
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Water not visible in the
drum.
– Not a fault - water below the visible area.
ʑ
Unsatisfactory spin
result.
Laundry wet/too damp.
– Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled the
spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry.
Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly inside the drum.
– SReduced Ironing selected? a page 5.
– Selected speed too low? a page 5.
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The programme
duration changes
during the wash cycle.
– Not a fault – the programme sequence is optimised for the particular
wash process. This may result in changes to the programme duration
in the display field.
ʑ
Spin cycle performed
several times.
– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts the
imbalance.
ʑ
Residual water in the
compartment for care
products.
– Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
– Clean the insert if necessary apage9.
ʑ
Odour formation in the
washing machine.
– Run programme LFCottons 90 °C without laundry. Use standard
detergent.
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Status display³1
flashes. Foam may be
coming out of the
detergent drawer.
– Too much detergent used? Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with
½ litre of water and pour into dispenser II(not for outdoor and down-
filled textiles!).
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
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Intense noise
formation, vibrations
and “wandering”
during the spin cycle.
– Are the appliance feet fixed?
Secure the appliance feeta Installation instructions.
– Transportation safety devices removed? Remove the transportation
safety devicesa I nstallation instructions.
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Noises during spin and
drain cycles.
– Clean detergent-solution pump apage 10
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Display panel/indicator
lamps do not function
during operation.
– Power cut?
– Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuse.
– If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
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Programme sequence
longer than usual.
– Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance by
repeatedly distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional rinse
cycle.
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Detergent residues
on the laundry.
– Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
residues.
– Select the 2Rinse/ Spin cycle or brush out the laundry after
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 servicesa Installation instructions.
Instruction manual
Washing machine
en
Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
Read these instructions and the separate installation instructions before
operating the washing ma chine.