en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions
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.
Note/tip
Information about the optimum use of
the appliance/any other useful
information.
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The steps are represented by numbers
or letters.
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Lists are represented by a small box or
a dash.
Read these operating and installation
instructions before switching on the
washing machine.
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: 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.
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Contents
enInstruction Manual and Installation Instructions
washing machine-washable fabrics
and hand-washable wool in
detergent solution.
■ To be operated with cold mains
water and standard detergents and
care products which are suitable for
use in front-loading washing
machines. Do not use detergents for
hand wash.
■ When measuring the amount of all
detergents/additives/care products
and cleaning agents, always check
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 perform cleaning
or maintenance work unsupervised.
■ Keep children under the age of 3
years away from the washing
machine.
■ This appliance is intended for use up
to a maximum height of
4000 metres above sea level.
■ 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.
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Safety instructions en
( Safety instructions
Safety instructions
Electrical safety
:Warning
Risk 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.
■ The appliance must be
grounded.
~ "Electrical connection"
on page 38
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.
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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.
■ Cut through the mains cable
and remove it, along with
plug.
■ Destroy the lock on the
washing machine door.
: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.
: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.
Dispose of packaging in an
environmentally-responsible
manner.
This appliance is certified in
accordance with the
S.O.1035(E) guidelines on Ewaste (Management and
Handling) Rules 2011 which
govern waste electrical and
electronic equipment. The
guidelines provide a framework
for the return and recycling of
used appliances.
Note: This product doesn't
contain any of hazardous
substances as specified in the
E-waste (Management and
Handling) Rules 2011.
electronic equipment only to
authorized collection centers for
disposal
www.bosch-home.com/in/aboutbosch/responsibility.html
See also:
www.ewasteindia.com
center as to whether the Electronic
Equipment can be repaired or not,
before discarding
take back schemes
Don’ts
■ Don’t dump the discarded Electronic
Equipment in the open or in any land
fill site, as this will result in
contamination of the soil and the
ground water
■ Don’t dispose of the discarded
Electronic Equipment in household
bins or Municipal bins
■ The product is not meant for re-sale
to any unauthorized agencies/scrap
dealers
■ Don't keep any replaced spare
part(s) from the product in an
exposed area
Tips on economical use
■ Always fill the appliance with the
maximum amount of laundry for the
relevant programme.
Overview of programmes
~ Page 13
■ Wash normally soiled laundry
without a prewash.
■ Save energy and detergent when
washing lightly and normally soiled
laundry.
~ "Detergent" on page 12
■ Energy-saving mode: The display
panel lighting goes out after a few
minutes and Start/
Reload A flashes. To activate the
lighting, 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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en Main points in brief
Y Main points in brief
Mainpoints in brief
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Connect the mains
plug.
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Turn on the water
tap.
Sort the laundry.Open the door.
2@@@
Select a programme
e.g. Cottons.
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Observe the
maximum load on
the display panel.
Load the laundry .Close the washing
machine door.
Ç
Add detergent.
~ Page 18
Change the
programme default
settings, if
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necessary.
Select additional
settings, if
necessary.
Start the
programme.
Programme endOpen the washing
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machine door and
remove the laundry.
Set the programme
selector to off
position.
Turn off the water
tap.
Getting to know the appliance en
* Getting to know the appliance
Getting to know the appliance
Washing machine
#
67
(Detergent drawer ~ Page 18
0Controls/display elements
8Washing machine door with
window handle
9S Open the washing machine door
9T Close the door
@Service flap
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Control panel
+
( rpm 0, Ready in ð for changing
the programme default settings
Overview of all programme default
settings ~ Page 16
0 SpeedPerfect G, Water plus Z
for choosing the additional
programme settings
Overview of all programme
settings ~ Page 17
8 Start/Reload A for starting,
@ Programme selector for selecting
H Display panel for settings and
#
interrupting (f.e. adding/removing
laundry) and cancelling a
programme
a programme and for switching
the machine on and off
information
Display panel
Settings for the selected programme
– – –...1200** 0 Spin speed; ** max. speed
depends on the model
1:30Programme durationDepends on the programme selection in h:min
1 - 24 hReady inProgrammes ends after ... h (h = hours)
7.0 kgMax. load
In rpm (rotations per minute);
– – – = Rinse hold (without final spin)
(hours:minutes)
Status indicators for the programme progress (programme sequence):
N O 0 End Wash, rinse, spin, programme duration or end
¼ Open the washing machine door, add laundry ~ Page 20
D Childproof lock ~ Page 20
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Laundry en
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
You can find examples of levels of
soiling on ~ Page 12
– Light: Do not prewash, select the
SpeedPerfect G setting if
necessary
– 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/dried-in
stains can sometimes only be
removed with several washes.
■ Symbols on the care labels
The numbers in the symbols indicate
the maximum washing temperature
which 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. Wool programme
– Ž : Do not wash the laundry in
the machine.
Sort your laundry according to the care
instructions and manufacturer's
information on the care labels:
■ Type of fabric/fibre
■ Colour
Note: Laundry can discolour or not
be cleaned correctly. Wash white
and coloured laundry separately.
Wash new bright fabrics separately
the first time you wash them.
■ Soiling
Wash laundry with the same level of
soiling together.
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C Detergent
Detergent
Correct selection of detergent
The care label is crucial for selecting
the correct detergent, temperature and
treatment of the laundry.