Page 2 - Your new washing machine; Display rules
2 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...
Page 3 - Contents
en 3 Contents enInstruction Manual and Installation Instructions 8 Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 ( Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . .5 Children/people/pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Faults and what to do about; Before you switch on the appliance:
en Intended use 4 Emptying the detergent draw, cleaning the detergent drawer and its housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Drain pump is blocked . . . . . . . . . . 39 The drain hose at the siphon is blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Filter in the water supply i...
Page 5 - Safety instructions; Warning
Safety instructions en 5 ( Safety instructions Safety instructions The following safety information and warnings are provided to protect you from injury and to prevent material damage to your surroundings.It is nevertheless important to take the necessary precautions and to proceed with care when in...
Page 6 - Installation
en Safety instructions 6 : Warning Risk of suffocation! If allowed to play with the packaging/plastic film or packing components, children may become caught in these or pull them over their heads and suffocate. Keep packaging, plastic film and packing components away from children. : Warning Risk of...
Page 8 - Material damage/damage to; Material damage/damage to the appliance; Operation
en Safety instructions 8 ■ If the hoses and mains cables are not correctly routed, they may constitute a tripping hazard, which may result in injury. Route hoses and cables such that they do not constitute a tripping hazard. Caution! Material damage/damage to the appliance ■ If the water pressure is...
Page 11 - Environmental; Packaging/used appliance; Do’s
Environmental protection en 11 Caution! Material damage/damage to the appliance Cleaning agents and agents for pretreating laundry (e.g. stain removers, prewash sprays, etc.) may cause damage if they come into contact with the surfaces of the appliance. Therefore please note: ■ Do not allow these ag...
Page 12 - Tips on economical use; Information on the energy; Positioning and; Standard accessories
en Positioning and connecting 12 Tips on economical use ■ Always fill the appliance with the maximum amount of laundry for each programme. ■ Wash normally soiled laundry without pretreating. ■ For light and normal soiling in laundry, you can save energy and detergent. ■ The selectable temperatures a...
Page 13 - Installation surface
Positioning and connecting en 13 In addition , a hose clamp (24 - 40 mm diameter, available from specialist retailers) is required to connect the water outlet hose to a siphon. Useful tool ■ Spirit level for aligning ■ Wrench with: – WAF13 for loosening the transport braces and – WAF17 for aligning ...
Page 15 - Hose and cable lengths; Connection on left side
Positioning and connecting en 15 2. Unscrew and remove all four transport brace screws. a) Remove the mains cable from the holders. b) Remove the sleeves. 3. Fit the covers. 4. Lock the covers firmly in place by applying pressure to the snap-in hooks. Hose and cable lengths Connection on left side (...
Page 16 - Water inlet; Notes
en Positioning and connecting 16 or Connection on right side Note: If the supply hose is too short for your connection, you can order an extension from the after-sales service. Water inlet : Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Do not immerse the Aqu...
Page 17 - Water outlet
Positioning and connecting en 17 – Model: Aqua-Stop Tip: Connect also an external water filter (depending on the model) between water supply hose and tap. The filter filters dirt particles out of the water. Water filter must be cleaned regularly to remove contaminants. This will prevent blockages. S...
Page 18 - Alignment
en Positioning and connecting 18 ■ Drainage into a washbasin Secure the outlet hose so that it cannot slip out. Elbow available from after-sales service: Individual part number 00655300 ■ Drainage into a plastic pipe with rubber bushing or into a drainage pit Note: The plastic pipe is not standard a...
Page 19 - Electrical connection; Before washing for the first
Positioning and connecting en 19 3. Tighten the lock nut against the housing. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. The lock nuts on all four appliance feet must be screwed tightly against the housing. Electrical connection : Warning Risk of death! There is a risk of electri...
Page 20 - Transportation
en Positioning and connecting 20 7. Add standard detergent to dispenser II according to manufacturer’s instructions for light soiling. Note: To prevent frothing, use only half the recommended amount of detergent. Do not use any woollens or mild detergents. 8. Close the detergent drawer. 9. Select St...
Page 22 - Getting to know the appliance; Appliance; Detergent drawer
en Getting to know the appliance 22 * Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance Appliance # ( Detergent drawer 0 Control panel 8 Loading door @ Service flap
Page 23 - Control panel; Programme default settings
Getting to know the appliance en 23 Control panel You can find possible programme default settings and additional programme settings in the overview; these differ depending on the model. ( Programme default settings can be changed. Overview of all programme default settings ~ Page 31 0 additional pr...
Page 24 - Display panel; differ depending on the model.; Settings for the selected programme; * Depending on the model
en Getting to know the appliance 24 Display panel In the table you can find possible settings and information in the display panel; these differ depending on the model. Settings for the selected programme — - 90* Temperature in °C Temperature - - - -, 0 - 1400* Spin speed in rpm (revolu- tions per m...
Page 25 - Protecting your laundry and; Damage to the appliance/textiles; Sorting laundry; Light
Laundry en 25 Z Laundry Laundry Protecting your laundry and appliance Caution! Damage to the appliance/textiles Foreign objects (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) may damage the washing or components of the appliance. The following instructions must be observed when preparing your laundry: ■ ...
Page 26 - Starching; Correct selection of detergent
en Detergent 26 Starching Note: Laundry should not be treated with fabric softener. 1. Switch on the appliance. 2. Select the à Rinse programme. 3. Measure starch into dispenser I in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (clean first if necessary). 4. Touch the Start/Reload A button. Dyein...
Page 27 - Saving energy and detergent; Saving
Detergent en 27 Saving energy and detergent For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. Note: When measuring the amount of all detergents/additives/care products and cleaning agents, please always check the manufacturer's instructions and information....
Page 28 - Overview of programmes; Programme/Type of washing; * Depending on the model and the programme.; SpeedPerfect; additional programme setting.
en Overview of programmes 28 / Overview of programmes Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Name of the programme Brief explanation of the programme and for which fabrics it is suitable. Max. load * as kg depending on the model and the pro- grammeselectable temperature...
Page 29 - Wool
Overview of programmes en 29 W Wool l Hand or appliance-washable wool or rich-wool textiles. Espe- cially gentle wash program to prevent shrinkage, longer pro- gram pauses (textiles rest in wash liquor). Notes ■ Wool is of animal origin, e.g.: Angora, alpaca, llama, sheep. ■ Use a detergent that is ...
Page 30 - Down Wear
en Overview of programmes 30 t Down Wear Appliance-washable items stuffed with synthetic fibres, such as pillows, quilts and bedspreads; also suitable for items stuffed with down. Note: Wash large items separately. Use a detergent designed for delicates and follow the instructions on the item's care...
Page 31 - rpm
Programme default settings en 31 0 Programme default settings Programme default settings You can change the default settings for selected programmes. The settings can be changed even while the selected programme is running. The effects depending on the progress of the programme. 6 Temp. °C Before an...
Page 32 - EcoPerfect
en Additional programme settings 32 \ Additional programme settings Additional programme settings Note: You can find possible additional programme settings in the overview; these differ depending on the model. G / F SpeedPerfect/ EcoPerfect Button with two possible settings for adapting the selected...
Page 33 - Preparing the appliance; Drum Clean; Select programme/switch on; programme default settings; Placing laundry into the drum
Operating the appliance en 33 1 Operating the appliance Operating the appliance Preparing the appliance The appliance was tested before delivery. To remove residual water from the test procedure, the first wash cycle should be run without laundry using the Û Drum Clean programme. ~ "Before washi...
Page 34 - Dosing and adding detergent; Damage to the appliance
en Operating the appliance 34 Notes ■ Unfold and load presorted items of laundry. Mix large and small items. Washing items of different size distribute themselves better during the spin cycle. Individual items of washing may cause an unbalanced load. ■ Observe the maximum specified load. Overfilling...
Page 35 - Changing the programme
Operating the appliance en 35 Starting the programme Touch and hold Start/Reload A button for 1~2 seconds, then release the button. The programme starts and the appliance door is locked.The ñ Finished in is shown in the display panel and counts down until the programme starts. After the programme ha...
Page 37 - Activate setting mode:; Sensors; Unbalanced load detection
Appliance settings en 37 Q Appliance settings Appliance settings You can change the following settings: ■ The volume of the end signal. ■ The volume of the button signal. You will need to activate the setting mode in order to change these settings. Activate setting mode: 1. Set the programme selecto...
Page 39 - Drain pump is blocked
Cleaning and maintenance en 39 2. To remove the insert: Push the insert upwards from below with your finger. 3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush, and dry it. Clean the inside of the housing as well. 4. Fit the insert and lock it in place (push the cylinder onto th...
Page 40 - Spin; The drain hose at the siphon; Off
en Cleaning and maintenance 40 3. Take the drain hose out of the retainer. Remove the sealing cap and pour the water out into a suitable container. Replace the sealing cap and place the drain hose back in the retainer. 4. Carefully unscrew the pump cover; residual water may leak out. Clean the inter...
Page 41 - Release water pressure in the supply
Cleaning and maintenance en 41 Filter in the water supply is blocked Release water pressure in the supply hose: 1. Turn off the water tap. 2. Select any programme (except à Rinse and 0 Spin programmes). 3. Select the Start/Reload A button. Allow the programme to run for approx. 40 seconds. 4. Turn t...
Page 42 - Emergency release
en Faults and what to do about them 42 3 Faults and what to do about them Faults and what to do about them Emergency release E.g. power outage or in the event of a loss of powerThe programme continues when the power supply is restored. However, if the laundry has to be removed, the appliance door ca...
Page 43 - Information on the display panel; Display
Faults and what to do about them en 43 Information on the display panel Faults and what to do about them Display Cause/Remedy Õ ■ Flashes fast + warning signal : The door was opened and the water level is too high. Close the door, continue the programme with Start/Reload A button or select 0 Spin pr...
Page 44 - Drum Clean 90 °C
en Faults and what to do about them 44 The water is not draining. ■ Is “- - - -” selected (Rinse Stop = no final drain)? ■ Clean the drain pump ■ Clean the drain pipe and/or the drain hose. Water is not visible in the drum. Not a fault – the water is below the visible area. The spin result is not sa...
Page 45 - Rinse
Faults and what to do about them en 45 There is detergent resi- due on the laundry. ■ Some phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble residue. ■ Select à Rinse or brush the laundry after washing. The Õ symbol lights up in the display in pause mode. ■ Door is locked due to safety reasons (wate...
Page 46 - Trust the expertise of the
en After-sales service 46 4 After-sales service After-sales service If you cannot rectify a fault yourself, ( ~ "Faults and what to do about them" on page 42 ), please contact our after- sales service.We will always find an appropriate solution to avoid unnecessary visits by engineers.Please...
Page 47 - Consumption values table; the main washing programme; Values determined according to the valid version of IEC60456.
Supplementary sheet for the installation and operating instructions en 47 [ Consumption values table Supplementary sheet for the installation and operating instructions Energy and water consumption, programme duration and residual moisture for the main washing programme (approximate values) Programm...
Page 48 - Technical information; Technical data
en Technical information 48 J Technical information Technical information Technical data Dimensions: 848 mm x 598 mm x 590 mm(height x width x depth) Weight: 79 kg Mains connection: Nominal voltage 220-240V, 50 HzMinimum installation protection ( c ) 10 ANominal power 1900-2300 W Water pressure: 100...
Page 49 - Information for test institute; Items
Technical information en 49 Information for test institute Items Instruction Pre-treatment of new appliance Run two empty runs of i Cottons 90 °C with 1400rpm: The 1st run with 50g detergent and 8g anti sudsing agent, the 2nd run without detergent and sudsing agent. According to standard AS NZS 2040...
Page 50 - Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop
en Aqua-Stop warranty 50 r Aqua-Stop warranty Aqua-Stop warranty Only for appliances with Aqua-Stop In addition to warranty claims against the vendor based on the purchase agreement and to our appliance warranty, we will provide compensation under the following conditions: 1. If water damage is caus...
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