Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........
Operating Instructions
Disposal Information ........................
Disposing of the packaging ................
Disposing of your old appliance .............
Environmental Protection / Conservation Issues .
Intended Use ...............................
Your New Washing Machine ..................
Control panel ............................
About Your Washing Machine ................
Before Using For the First Time ................
Using For the First Time ......................
Preparing, Sorting and Loading the Laundry .....
Preparing the laundry .....................
Sorting the laundry .......................
Degrees of dirt ...........................
Loading the laundry ......................
Laundry Detergents and Additives .............
Dispensing the correct amount
of detergent ............................. 13
Filling laundry detergent and/
or additive dispensers ..................... 13
Selecting Programs ......................... 14
Basic programs .......................... 14
Extra cycle program selector ............... 14
Spin speed selector ...................... 15
Additional function on spin speed selector .... 15
Additional options buttons ................. 15
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User Maintenance Instructions
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User Maintenance Instructions ................ 19
Cleaning and Care ........................ 19
Cleaning the appliance housing
and control panel ......................... 19
Cleaning the drum ........................ 19
Cleaning the detergent dispenser ........... 19
Cleaning the drain pump .................. 20
Cleaning water inlet strainers ............... 22
Descating the washing machine ............ 23
Customer Service ........................... 23
Troubleshooting Minor Faults ................. 24
Installation Instructions
Installation, Connection and Transport ......... 26
Safety information ........................ 26
Factory supplied equipment ............... 26
Dimensions ............................. 28
Installation area .......................... 28
Built in Installation ........................ 29
Levelling procedure ....................... 29
Removing the transport bolts ............... 30
Hose and cable lengths ................... 31
Water connection ........................ 31
Electrical connection ...................... 33
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ............. 33
Transport, e.g. when moving ............... 34
Washing .................................. 15
Soaking ................................ 17
Bleaching ............................... 17
Decotorizing ............................. 17
Changing a program ...................... 17
Cancelling an active program ............... 17
When the Program has Ended ................ 18
Unloading the laundry ..................... 18
KEEP THESE iNSTRUCTiONS FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
(Incase of change of ownership, manual
should be conveyed with the washing
machine,)
I PORTANT SAFETY
I STRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious
injury or death to persons when using your
washing machine, follow basic precautions,
including the following.
1. BOSCH washers are provided with a manual,
including Operating Instructions, User
Maintenance Instructions and Installation
Instructions. Read all instructions before using
the washing machine.
2. Do not wash articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted
with gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, other
flammable, or explosive substances as they
give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
3. Do not add gasoline, dry cleaning solvents, or
other flammable, or explosive substances to
the wash water. These substances give off
vapors that could ignite or explode.
4. Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be
produced in a hot water system that has not
been used for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN
GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If the hot water system
has not been used for such a period, before
using a washing machine, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow from each for
several minutes. This will release any
accumulated hydrogen gas. As the gas is
flammable do not smoke or use an open flame
during this time.
5. Do not allow children to play on or in the
appliance. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the appliance is used near
children.
6. Before the appliance is removed from service
or discarded, remove the door and the power
cord/plug.
7. Do not reach into the appliance if the wash
drum is moving.
8. Do not install or store this appliance where it will
be exposed to the weather.
9. Do not tamper with the controls.
10. Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance or attempt any service unless
specifically recommended in the
user-maintenance instructions or in published
user repair instructions that you understand
and have the skills to carry out.
11. Always be sure to unplug the washing machine
from the eletrical supply before attempting any
service. Disconnect the power cord by
grasping the plug, not the cord.
12. To reduce the risk of fire, clothes, cleaning
rags, mop heads and the like which have traces
of any flammable substance, such as vegetable
oil, cooking oil, petroleum based oils or
distillates, waxes, fats, etc., must not be placed
in the washing machine. These items may
contain some flammable substance(s) after
laundering, which may smoke or catch fire by
itself.
13. Do not use bleach. Hazardous fumes can form.
14. Do not machine wash fiberglass materials
(many curtains and window coverings use
fiberglass materials). Small particals can remain
in the washing machine and stick to fabrics in
subsequent wash loads causing skin irritation.
15. Do not leave children unsupervised near the
washing machine.
16. Keep pets away from the washing machine.
17. Do not insert/pull out the mains plug with wet
hands.
18. Do not pull out the mains plug by tugging the
cable.
19. Do not touch the loading door if washing at
high temperatures.
20. Caution when draining hot water.
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21, Donot climbonto the washingmachineand do
notleanon theopen loadingdoor.
22. Donot siton the top ofthewashing machine.
23,To reducetherisk of fireor electricalshock,
DONOTusean extensioncord or an adapter
to connect thewashingmachineto the
electricalpower supply.
24,Thewashingmachinemust onlybe usedfor its
intendedpurpose.
25,Alwaysfollow thefabric careinstructions
recommendedbythe clothing manufacturer.
26, Replaceworn power cords and/or loose plugs.
27, Makesurethat allwater connectionsto the
washingmachinehaveshut-offvalve(s)and
thattheyare readilyaccessible.Closethe
washingmachinewatershut-off valve(s)atthe
end of eachwashday.
28,Checkthe fillhose connectionson a regular
basisto assurethat they aretight and not
leaking.
29,Alwaysreadand followthe instructionsofthe
manufacturerofthe detergent(s),cleaning
aid(s),fabricsoftener(s)and staticeliminator(s),
whichyou areusing.Heedallwarningsand
precautions.
30,Store alllaundrychemicalsand aidsina cool
dry placeaccordingto the manufacturer's
instructions.
34,Do not bypassany safetydevices.
35,Do not operatethis washingmachineuntilyou
aresure:
a, the washingmachinehasbeen installed
according to the INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
b, all connectionsfor water,drain,electrical
powerand groundingare incompliance
with alllocalcodes and/or otherapplicable
codes and requirements.
36,Failureto install,maintainand/or operatethe
washingmachineaccordingto the
manufacturer'sinstructionsmay resultin
conditionswhichcan leadto bodily injury
and/or propertydamage.
Notes:
A.
The IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and
WARNINGS presented in this manual do
not cover all possible conditions that may
occur. Common sense, caution and care
must be exercised when installing,
maintaining or operating the washing
machine.
B.
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent or the manufacturer about
any problems or conditions that you do not
understand.
31,To reducethe riskof poisoningor chemical
burns,keepall cleaningproducts out ofthe
reachof children.
32, Donot operatethe washingmachinewith any
guardsand/or panelsremoved.
33, Donot operatethe washing machinewith
missingor brokenparts.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read this instruction manual and all other
information accompanying the washing machine
before operating the appliance.
Please retain all documents for future reference or
for a subsequent appliance owner.
Disposal Information
Environmental
Protection /
Conservation Issues
Your washing machine uses water, energy and
detergent efficiently, thereby protecting the
environment and reducing your household costs.
Disposing of the packaging
The shipping package has protected your new
appliance on its way to your home. All packaging
materials are environment-friendly and recyclable.
Please contribute to a better environment by
disposing of packaging materials in an
environmentally conscious manner.
Please ask your dealer or local authority about
best means of disposal.
Keep children away from shipping carton and
packaging components. Danger of suffocation
from plastic film and folding cartons.
Disposing of your old
appliance
Using your washing machine in an efficient and
environmentally friendly manner:
- Avoid using too much detergent.
Use detergent recommended for high efficiency
and front-loading washers.
- Add detergent according to the degree of
soiling, amount of laundry and water hardness,
and observe the detergent manufacturer's
instructions.
Intended Use
Your washing machine is intended:
- For domestic use only.
- For washing machine-washable fabrics in
washing water.
Old appliances are not worthless rubbish!
Environment-conscious recycling can reclaim
valuable raw materials.
On out-of service appliances, unplug mains
plug. Cut off power cord and discard with mains
plug.
To prevent playing children from becoming trapped
and endangered, ensure that the door locking
mechanism is disabled.
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- For operation using cold and hot (140 °F/ 60 °C)
tap water and conventional laundry detergents
and additives that are suitable for use in
washing machines.
Your New Washing
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Filling laundry detergent and/or additive
dispensers
DispenserI:
Detergentfor soakingagent.
DispenserI1:
Detergentfor wash, stain remover.
Dispenser_:
Cleaningproduct,e.g.fabric softener,fabric
conditioner(do notfill abovethe loweredgeof the
insert1).
Machine
Openthe loading door ...
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and close it. Drain water
if necessary
Control panel
2. Control lights
finished flasheswhenthe doorcan beopened,
door locked illuminateswhilethe program is running,
rinse/spin illuminateswhilethe rinsingorspinning is running,
wash illuminateswhenStart is pressed,
readyflasheswhen program isselected,
StaJt Rinse
Plus
G
ewaUick Spin
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1, Select a program
Programselectorswitchesthe washing machine
on/off, Canberotated ineither direction,
Theprogramselectordoesnot rotatewhilethe
programis running the programsequenceis
electronicallycontrolled,
PermanentP_e_s Regu_r /Coiton
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Qo_r
Hand W_ hables DraP"
C_d t Cdd
Soak
3, Set the spin speed (if desired)
Variable;must click intoplaceat no final spin,
4, Press buttons for additional functions
(whererequiredto supplementthe program)
Power Wash: Extendedwashingtime for best stain removalandcleaningresults,
Rinse Plus: Additionalrinsingcycle,
Quick Wash: Fasterwashingtime for expediatedcleaningresults,
Thecontrol lightabovethe option button lightsup whenthe respectiveadditional
function is active,
To cancelthe additionalfunction: Pressthe buttonagain,
5. Press the Start button
Thewashingprocessbegins(programmust havebeenselected),
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About Your Washin
Using For the
First
achine
The washing machine offers the following standard
features:
- Horizontal-Axis, Tumble Action Wash System,
without agitator
- Stainless Steel Inner Wash Drum
- Exceptionally Low Energy and Water
Consumption
- Internal Heating Element, for Power temp boost,
up to 160 °F(71 °C)
- High Spin Speeds, up to 1,000 rpm, remove
more water from fabrics to reduce drying time
and energy.
- 4 Fabric and 5 Temperature Settings.
- 3 special cycles
- 3 additional functions
Time
Your appliance was tested before leaving the
factory. To remove any water left over from testing
procedures, the first washing cycle should be
carried out without laundry in the machine.
Do not load any laundry.
Turn on the water tap.
Pull out the detergent dispenser up to the end
stop.
Pour approx. 1 litre / 1 3Apt of water into
chamber II of the detergent dispenser.
Half fill the measuring beaker with detergent
and pour into chamber II. Do not use any
special detergents for delicates or woollens
(excessive foam).
Close the detergent dispenser.
Set the program selector to Power temp
boost.
The ready control light is flashing.
Before Using For the
First Time
The washing machine must have been installed
and connected properly (refer to page 26).
Before beginning to use your washing machine for
the first time:
Check to make sure that the voltage on which
the washing machine is to operate is the same
as shown on the rating plate.
Check to make sure that the water valves to the
washing machine are open.
Press the Start button.
The wash control light comes on, and the
program starts.
[] door locked illuminates while the program is
running.
The wash control light changes during the
program to rinse/spin.
When the finished flashes:
Set the program selector to Off.
Sorting the laundry
Preparing, Sorting
and Loadin the
Laundry
Preparing the laundry
Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles,
nails) can damage items of clothing as well as
parts of the washing machine (e.g. drum).
According to colour to degree of dirt
Items of clothing can become discoloured.
Never wash new multi-coloured items together
with other items.
Empty all pockets on items of clothing.
Brush out any sand from pockets and cuffs.
Close zip-fasteners and button up bed covers.
Remove curtain runners or tie them up in a net /
bag.
The following items must be washed inside a
net / pillow case:
Extremely delicate items, e.g. fine tights,
net curtains.
Small items, e.g. small socks or
handkerchiefs.
Underwired bras (the wire may come loose
during washing and cause damage).
When washing trousers, knitwear and woven
fabrics, e.g. shirts, T-shirts or sweatshirts,
always turn these items inside out.
White items may become grey. Always wash white
and coloured items separately.
Degrees of dirt
Slight dirt
No recognizable dirt or staining. Laundry may have
some body odour.
- Light summer clothing and sportswear that has
only been worn for a few hours.
- T-shirts, shirts and blouses that have been
worn for up to one day.
- Bed linen and guest towels that have been
used for one day.
Normal dirt
Visible dirt and/or some light staining recognizable.
- T-shirts, shirts and blouses that are very sweaty
or have been worn several times.
- Underwear that has been worn for one day.
- Tea towels, hand towels and bed linen that
have been used for up to one week.
- Net curtains (without nicotine staining) that
have not been washed for up to 1/2year.
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Intensive dirt
Dirtand/or stainingrecognizable.
Sorting laundry according to their care label
specifications
- Kitchenhandtowels that havebeen usedfor
upto oneweek.
- Fabricnapkins.
- Bibs.
- Children'souter clothingorfootball shirtsand
shortswith grassand soilstains.
- Workingclothessuch as overallsor baker's
and butcher's coats.
Typical stains
- Skinfat, cooking oils/ fat, sauces, mineral oil,
wax (containing fat / oil).
- Tea, coffee, red wine, fruit, vegetables
(bleachable).
- Blood, egg, milk, starch (containing protein /
carbohydrate).
- Soot, soil, sand (pigments), red sand on tennis
clothes.
Removing stains
Fabric Types
Machine Wash, Cottons
_;/Machine Wash, Permanent Press
_' Machine Wash, Delicates
_;/Hand Wash
Temperatures
Cold
Warm
_/Hot
Do not wash clothes in washing machine if the care
label says "Do Not Wash" or the
DO NOT WASH symbol
is on the care label.
Wherever possible, remove / pretreat stains whilst
they are still fresh.
First, dab soapy water onto the stain. Do not rub.
Subsequently wash the items of clothing using the
appropriate program.
Several washing cycles may sometimes be
required in order to remove stubborn / dried in
stains.
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