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.
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.
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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 washing machines.
■ When measuring out 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
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 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.
Intended use en
Before operating the appliance: Read
the installation and operating
instructions and all other information
enclosed with the washing machine,
and use the machine accordingly.
Retain the documents for subsequent
use or for subsequent owners.
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en Safety instructions
( 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.
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Safety instructions en
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.
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en Environmental protection
7 Environmental
protection
Environmental protection
Packaging/used appliance
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Tips on economical use
■ Always fill the appliance with the
■ Wash normally soiled laundry
■ For light and normal soiling in
■ The selectable temperatures apply
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.
maximum amount of laundry for
each programme.
~ "/ Overview of programmes"
on page 16
without prewash.
laundry, you can save energy and
detergent. ~ Page 15
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.
■ Information on energy and water
consumption: ~ Page 12
The displays provide information
about the relative level of energy and
water consumption in the selected
programmes.
The more display segments are
visible, the higher the respective
consumption.
This enables you to compare the
consumption levels of the different
programmes when choosing your
programme settings and decide on
an energy- and water-saving
programme setting.
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– þ Energy consumption
– X Water consumption
■ Energy-saving mode: The display
panel lighting goes out after a few
minutes and the A button flashes.
Press any button to activate the
lighting.
Energy-saving mode is not activated
if a programme is running.
■ Automatic switch off: If the
appliance is not operated for a
prolonged period, it may
automatically switch off before the
programme starts and when the
programme has ended to save
energy. Press the main switch again
to switch on the appliance.
~ "Q Appliance settings"
on page 31
■ If the washing will be dried in a
dryer, select the spin speed
according to the dryer
manufacturer's instructions.
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Main points in brief en
Y Main points in brief
Mainpoints in brief
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Plug into the mains.
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Turn on the tap.
Open the washing
machine door.
Sort the laundry.To switch on, press
2@
Select a
programme, e.g.
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Easy Care.
If required, change the programme settings of the selected programme
and select programme settings/options.
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Load the drum.Observe the maximum load (depending on the
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Dose the detergent according to the dosing
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recommendation.
model) on the display panel.
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Close the washing
machine door.
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the # button.
Open the detergent
drawer.
Start the
programme.
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Programme endTo switch off, press
the # button.
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Turn off the tap (for
models without
Aqua-Stop).
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* Getting to know the appliance
Getting to know the appliance
Washing machine
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(Detergent drawer ~ Page 27
0Operating/display panel
8Door with door handle
9S Open the door
9T Close the door
@Service flap
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Control panel
Getting to know the appliance en
Note: All the buttons are sensitive
(except for the main switch) and only
need to be pressed lightly.
(Main switch
for switching the washing
machine on and off:
Press the # button.
0Programme selector
for selecting a programme.
The programme selector can be
turned in either direction.
Overview of programmes
~ Page 16
8Buttons for changing the
programme default settings:
~ Page 22
■ Temperature,
■ Spin speed (Spin),
■ Finished in
@Buttons for selecting additional
programme settings:
AS Options ~ Page 12,
AT EcoPerfect (¦),
SpeedPerfect ((),
Pre-wash (T)
AUAnti-Stain System (x)
for stain selection ~ Page 12,
~ Page 31
HButtons Child lock 3 sec. for
activating/deactivating the
childproof lock ~ Page 29
PButtons basic settings 3 sec. for
changing the appliance settings,
e.g. button signals,
an overview of all selectable
settings that can be selected
~ Page 13, ~ Page 31
XA button for:
■ Starting a programme,
■ Interrupting a programme,
e.g. to add items of laundry
~ Page 30,
■ Cancelling a programme
~ Page 30
`Display panel for settings and
information ~ Page 12
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Display panel
Main menu after selecting the
programme
e.g. Easy Care
The arrows on the display panel
indicate in which direction the
programme default settings can be
changed using the buttons located
above and below.
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To change, select the button under the
programme highlighted in black and
change the programme.
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Additional programs Programmes
selected
and select, for example, the Spin
programme:
Using the buttons below the arrows, you
can select the required programme. The
selection is acknowledged by a tick.
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Wait or go back by pressing the
Main menu button; the selected
programme is displayed on the display
panel.
Options button selected
and select, for example,
the Rinse Hold ($) option:
Using the buttons under the two lefthand arrows, select the option. Using
the two right-hand arrows, select the
displayed value. The selected options
are active immediately and are
displayed on the display panel.
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Wait or go back to the main menu by
pressing the Options button.
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Anti-Stain System (x) button selected
and select, for example, the grass·
stain type:
Using the two right-hand arrows, select
the stain type. The selected stain type is
active immediately and is displayed on
the display panel.
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Wait or go back to the main menu by
pressing the Main menu or
Anti-Stain System (x) button.
basic settings 3 sec. buttons selected
Change the appliance setting: e.g.
volume of the end signal~ Page 31
Using the buttons under the two lefthand arrows, select the setting. Using
the two right-hand arrows, select the
displayed value. The selection is
acknowledged by a tick.
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Wait or go back to the main menu by
pressing the basic settings 3 sec.
(press and hold again).
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Z Laundry
Laundry
Prepare the laundry
Caution!
Damage to the appliance/fabrics
Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paperclips,
needles, nails) may damage the laundry
or components in the washing machine.
You should therefore note the following
tips when preparing your laundry:
■ Empty any 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
Some examples of soiling levels can
be found on ~ Page 15
– Light: Do not prewash, select the
SpeedPerfect setting if
necessary
– Normal
– Heavy: Load less laundry, select
a programme with prewash
– Stains: Remove/pretreat stains
while they are fresh. Firstly, dab
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
Note: The numbers in the symbols
indicate the maximum washing
temperature that may be used.
MSuitable for normal washing
process;
e.g. Cottons programme
NA gentle washing process is
required;
e.g. Easy-Care programme
OAn especially gentle washing
process is required; e.g.
Delicate/Silk programme
WSuitable for washing by hand;
e.g. W Woollens programme
ŽDo not machine wash.
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. Wash
white and coloured items separately.
Wash new coloured items separately
the first time you wash them.
■ Soiling
Wash laundry with the same level of
soiling together.
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Detergent en
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
If you visit www.cleanright.eu, you will
find further information on detergents,
care products and cleaning agents for
domestic use.
■ Standard detergent with optical
brighteners
Suitable for boil-washable white
laundry made from linen or cotton
Programme: Cottons/
cold - max. 90 °C
■ Detergent for colours without
bleach or optical brighteners
Suitable for coloured laundry made
from linen or cotton
Programme: Cottons/
cold - max. 60 °C
■ Detergent for colours/delicates
without optical brighteners
Suitable for coloured laundry made
from easy-care fibres, synthetic
fibres
Programme: Easy-Care/
cold - max. 60 °C
■ Detergent for delicates
Suitable for delicate, fine fabrics, silk
or viscose
Programme: Delicate/Silk/
cold - max. 40 °C
■ Detergent for woollens
Suitable for wool
Wool programme/
cold - max. 40 °C
Saving energy and detergent
For light and normal soiling, you can
save energy (lower washing
temperature) and detergent.
SavingSoiling/note
Reduced
temperature and
detergent
quantity as per
the
recommended
dosage
Temperature as
per the care label
and detergent
quantity as per
the
recommended
dosage for heavy
soiling
Light
No visible dirt or stains.
Clothing has taken on some
body odour, e.g.:
■ Light summer/sports
clothing (worn for a few
hours)
■ T-shirts, shirts, blouses
(worn for up to one day)
■ Guest bed linen and hand
towels (used for one day)
Normal
Visible dirt or a few light
stains, e.g.:
■ T-shirts, shirts, blouses
(sweat soaked, worn a
few times)
■ Towels, bedding (used for
up to one week)
Heavy
Dirt and/or stains clearly
visible, e.g. tea towels, baby
items, work clothing
Note: When measuring the amount of
all detergents/additives/care products
and cleaning agents, please always
check the manufacturer's instructions
and information. ~ Page 27
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/ Overview of programmes
Overview of programmes
Programmes on the programme selector
Programme/Type of laundry/InstructionsSettings
Name of the programme
Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is suitable.
Cottons
Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabrics made of cotton or linen
Notes
■ In the EcoPerfect setting, the washing temperature is lower than
the selected temperature. If you would like to set a particular
washing temperature, use the programme without the EcoPerfect
setting or, if necessary, set a higher temperature.
■ The SpeedPerfect (() setting is suitable as a short programme
for lightly soiled laundry.
Easy Care
Textiles made of synthetic materials or blended fabrics.
Mix
Mixed load of cottons and synthetic fabrics
*The programmes and additional programme settings are model-dependent. The programmes/settings
that are available can either be selected directly on the control panel or under Additional programs
Programmes or Options.
** The maximum spin speed depends on the programme and model.
*** Reduced load for the SpeedPerfect (() setting
Max. load
Temperature that can be
selected;
(Ž = cold)
Spin speed that can be
selected;
0 = no spin cycle, draining only
additional programme settings
that can be selected*
8,5 kg/5*** kg
Ž - 90 °C
0 - 1600** rpm
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4 kg
Ž - 60 °C
0 - 1200** rpm
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4 kg
Ž - 40 °C
0 - 1600** rpm
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