Full manual showcasing how to troubleshoot, enter test programs, disassemble and reassemble, and each model description of old bosch washing machines (58 pages)
Please read this instruction manual and all other infor mation accompanying the washing machine before operating the appliance. Please retain all documents for future reference or for a subsequent appliance owner. Safety Instructions General Your washing machine is intended: - For domestic use only. - For washing machine washable fabrics in washing lye.
Control panel The Ready in time is displayed, Programme selector if the programme is selected, For switching the machine on and off and for selecting the programme. Spin speed selector (if required) Can be rotated in either direction. For stepless setting of the spin speed; The programme selector does not rotate must click in place at Rinse Hold.
Before using your washing machine for the first time Attention The washing machine must have been installed and connected properly refer to Page 34. i The washing machine was tested before leaving the factory. To remove any water left over from te sting procedures, the first washing cycle should be carried out without laundry in the machine.
Preparing, sorting and loading the washing Attention Preparing the Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) washing can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the washing machine (e.g. drum). q Empty all pockets on items of clothing. q Brush sand out of pockets and cuffs/turn ups.
Degrees of dirt lightly soiled No visible soiling or stains. Washing has probably absorbed body odour. normally soiled Visible soiling and/or a few light stains. very soiled Visible soiling and/or stains, e.g work clothes, e.g. mechanic's overalls, baker's and butcher's clothing. Typical stains - Skin grease, cooking oil/fat, sauces, mineral oil, wax (containing fat/oil).
d Risk of explosion! Loading Items of clothing that have been pretreated with the washing solvent based cleaning agents, e.g. stain remover and dry cleaning spirit, represent an explosion hazard once loaded into the washing machine. Before loading the laundry, rinse thoroughly by hand. Attention Foreign objects in the drum may damage the laundry.
Detergents and cleaning products d Risk of poisoning! Dosing detergent Keep detergents and additives out of the reach of children. Dose detergent according to - the water hardness. You can find out the water hardness from your water utility company. - the amount of laundry.
Programmes and functions Select the desired programme - see also programme Programme overview. selector Programmes wash lightly soiled textiles in the shortest possible time. For heavily soiled textiles reduce the load or press the Wash Plus button! Cottons 30, 40, 60 °C Basic programmes For hard wearing textiles, e.g.
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Delicates/Silk 30 °C For delicate, washable textiles, e.g. silk, satin, synthetic materials or blended fabrics (e.g. curtains). Delicates cycle at 30 °C for hand and machine washable silk. i We do not recommend washing these textiles with other rougher textiles. cold, 30 °C Woollens For hand and machine washable wool or wool rich...
Spin speed selector Basic setting The spin speed selector is pointing up. In the Cottons programme the fabrics will be spun at the maximum possible spin speed. In the Easy Care, Mixed load, Delicates/Silk and Woollens programmes, a lower spin speed will automatically be used, irrespective of the position of the button - gentle treatment of delicate fabrics.
Additional option - buttons For very dirty, hard wearing laundry, e.g. cotton or Prewash linen. The washing temperature of the prewash is 30 °C. Prewash cannot be selected for woollens programme. i If the prewash is cancelled, the detergent solution is pumped out and the programme continues with the main wash cycle.
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Wash Plus The washing time is extended so that highly soiled washing or 6 kg of Cottons are washed more intensively. Press the button in addition to the programme for the following combinations of load and degree of soiling: Amount of Programme and Degree of soiling laundry...
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Ready In display Example of Easy Care 40 ºC programme: q Turn the programme selector to the desired pro gramme. The Ready indicator light comes on. The expected Ready In (programme duration) is displayed, e.g. 0:47. i Ready In is displayed in hours and minutes, e.g. 0:47 - 47 minutes 1:17 - 1 hour and 17 minutes q Press the Start button.
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Reductions in time occur because of: - small loads. - reduced heating times, e.g. if the water is very hot. Increases in time occur because of: - Additional rinse cycle if excessive foam is in the laundry, - Multiple spinning if the laundry is distributed poorly in the drum, - Increased heating times, e.g.
Washing q Turn on water tap. Example of Easy-Care 40 °C programme: q Turn the programme selector to the desired programme - see also programme overview The Ready indicator light is on. The Ready In time is displayed. Example: q If required: - select the desired spin speed or Rinse Hold.
q Press the Start button. The programme starts. If you have accidentally selected the wrong program Changing the programme q Turn the programme selector to a newly selected programme. If Prewash is selected subsequently, set the pro gramme selector to Off and reselect the pro gramme q If required, change the other settings.
After washing the programme duration is on -0-, q Turn the programme selector to Off. Setting Rinse Hold (without i the programme duration is on ”---” and the Spin final spin) selected indicator light is on. q Select an additional programme (Drain or Spin). q Press the Start button.
Special applications Attention Do not bleach/dye washing in the washing maschine. q Load laundry of the same colour. Soaking q Pour soaking agent into dispenser II according to the manufacturer's instructions. q Set the programme selector to Cottons 30 ºC. q Press the Start button.
Cleaning and Care d Risk of electric shock! First, always disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Never clean the washing machine with a water jet. d Risk of explosion! Never clean the appliance with solvents. As required: Clean housing, q Use hot soapy water or a mild, non abrasive fascia and supply cleaning agent.
In the event that residual detergents or additives have Cleaning the accumulated: detergent dispenser q Pull out the detergent drawer all the way, q Press down the insert and q remove the detergent drawer. q Lift out the insert. q Clean the detergent drawer and insert under running water and dry.
This is necessary if the washing solution has not been Cleaning the drain completely drained. The pump is blocked by either pump loose debris or fluff which accumulates if fluff giving fabrics are washed. Drain the water (Up to 20 litres. Have a suitable container ready.) d Risk of scalding! Allow the hot water to cool down beforehand.
This is necessary if very little or no water flows into Cleaning water inlet the washing machine. strainers First release the water pressure in the supply hose: q Turn off the water tap. q Turn the programme selector to any programme (except Spin and Drain).
Help with minor problems If repairs are needed, and assuming that you cannot eliminate the fault yourself with the aid the following table q Turn the programme selector to Off. q Disconnect the washing machine from the mains. q Turn off the tap. q Call customer service, see Page 32.
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Problems Cause Remedial action Washing machine door There is still some water in the Select Drain or Spin. appliance, Rinse Hold selected. cannot be opened. cannot be opened. Safety function is active. Wait for 2 minutes. Clean and dry the detergent Detergent residue in the Damp or lumpy detergent.
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Problems Cause Remedial action Water not visible in the Not a fault. drum. The water lies below the visible part of the drum. Pumped blocked by foreign objects. Clean the pump refer to page 24. Washing solution is Washing solution is not completely drained.
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Problems Cause Remedial action Not a fault. Wash large and small items The programme takes Imbalance compensation system together in order to reduce the longer than usual. attempts to balance the laundry by imbalance. repeated distribution. The foam detection feature has Adjust the detergent dosage for the activated an additional rinsing cycle next wash cycle.
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Problems Cause Remedial action In the case of excessive foam, Reduce the detergent dosage for Increase in the the foam detection system has the next wash cycle. remaining time activated an additional rinse cycle and an additional spin cycle to ensure the rinsing result.
Consumption values Consumption values ** Normal programme Normal programme Additional Additional Load Load option option Power Water Programme duration Cottons 40 °C Wash Plus * 6 kg/13.2 lb 0.65 kWh 60 l 2:10 h Cottons 60 °C 5 kg/11 lb 0.95 kWh 60 l 1:17 h...
In specifying the product number and production number of your appliance, you help us in our attempt to prevent unnecessary travelling and the associated extra costs. Further information and a selection of our products can be found on our Internet page: http://www.bosch hausgeraete.de...
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If you have any problems with your appliance during the manufacturer's guarantee, Please call: 08702 413381 (Customers in Ireland should call 018903 22222)
Installing, connecting and transporting the appliance d Risk of injury! Safety instructions The washing machine is very heavy. Take care when lifting it. Attention Frozen hoses may tear/burst. Do not install the washing machine in an area where there is a risk of frost or outdoors.
Standard Inside the drum: accessories - Water inlet hose. On the rear of the appliance: - Water drainage hose. - Elbow for attaching the drainage hose e.g.to the sink, - Mains cable with plug. Moisture in the drum is due to the final inspection which every washing machine undergoes before it leaves the factory.
Dimensions a = 600 mm b = 590 mm c = 852 mm Weight 69-83 kg (depending on appliance) Appliance stability is important so that the washing Installation surface machine does not "wander" during the spin cycles. The installation surface must be solid and level. Soft floor coverings, e.g.
The appliance must be built under or built in prior to Built under or connecting the power supply. built in appliance The appliance can be built into or under a kitchen installation work surface. For this purpose, a recess width of 60 cm is required.
Caution Removing the The transport bolts must always be removed before transport bolts using the appliance for the first time and must be retained for any subsequent transport (e.g. when moving). Before removing the transport bolts: q Take the hose out of the holder. q Detach the elbow.
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Storing the transport bolts Always keep the transport bolts for subsequent trans portation of the appliance (e.g. when moving house). q Store the transport bolts with washer and bush (and spring) attached.
Hose and cable lengths Left hand connection approx. 100 cm approx. 145 cm approx. 85 cm Right hand connection approx. 145 cm approx. 90 cm approx. 135 cm Other hoses Available from specialist dealers: - Connecting kit with plastic hose (approx. 2.50 m), order no.
To prevent leaks or water damage, it is essential to Connecting the follow the instructions in this chapter! water Water supply Caution Operate the washing machine with cold drinking water only. Do not connect the appliance to the mixer tap of an unpressurized hot water boiler. If in any doubt, have the water connection carried out by an authorized technician.
Water drainage Caution Do not bend or pull the water drainage hose. Height difference between the placement area and drainage point: minimum 60 cm, maximum 100 cm. Drainage into a siphon: q Secure the connection point with a hose band clip of 24-40 mm diameter (from specialist stores).
Attention Connecting the Connect the washing machine only to an alternating power current via a correctly installed earthed socket. The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specification on the washing machine (nameplate). Connection specifications as well as the required fuses are stipulated on the appliance nameplate.
Before transporting the washing machine: Transport, - Turn off the water tap. e.g. when moving - Drain any residual washing solution (refer to Page 24). - Release the water pressure in the supply hose (refer to Page 25). - Disconnect the washing machine from the mains. - Dismantle the supply and drainage hoses.
Index Adding detergent, 10 Cancelling active pro Easy-Care, 11 gramme, 19 Additional options, 5 End of the programme, Changing the program Aqua Plus, 5, 14 me sequence, 19 Prewash, 5, 14 Reduced Ironing, 5, Cleaning and care, 22 Fault display, 26 Control panel, 22 Wash Plus, 5, 15 Functions, 11...
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Programme selector, 5, Storing the transporta tion protection devi Pump cap, 24 ces, 39 Rating plate, 32 Ready In display, 16 Removing stains, 8 Removing the washing, Rinse/Freshen up, 12 WFO2867GB 0505 en ROBERT BOSCH HAUSGERÄTE GMBH 9000 090 713...
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1)2) Programmes Amount of Degree of soiling Required button, Type of laundry additional function laundry a b c d e Cottons Hard wearing textiles, heat resistant textiles e.g. cotton or linen 30, 40 , 60 ºC light to normal Wash Plus 60 ºC Stains normally with stains Wash Plus...
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Quick-referenceinstructions If required: If required: At the end of the programme: WFO2867GB 0505 en ROBERT BOSCH HAUSGERÄTE GMBH 9000 090 713...