Your new washing machine Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washing machine. This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a possibly dangerous Please take a few minutes to read and situation. Not heeding the warning can become familiar with the advantages of cause death or injuries.
Safety instructions Reaching into the drum Safety instructions ■ when it is turning can cause S a f e t o n s u c t i i n s t r injuries to hands. Electrical safety Do not reach into the drum Warning when it is turning.
Environmental protection Cut through the mains cable Environmental ■ and remove it, along with protection plug. o n m e n t a l E n v i r c t i p r o t e Destroy the lock on the Packaging/used appliance ■...
Getting to know the appliance Getting to know the appliance i n g G e t t k n o w t h e a n c e a p p l i Washing machine ( Detergent drawer 9S Open the washing machine door 0 Control/display panel 9T Close the washing machine door 8 Washing machine door with...
Getting to know the appliance Control panel You can find possible programme default settings and additional programme Note: settings in the overview; these differ depending on the model. ( Programme selector for selecting a @ Additional programme settings : Speed Additional programme settings Additional programme settings programme and switching the machine on and off...
Laundry Soiling: ■ Laundry Wash laundry with the same level of soiling together. L a u n d r y Examples of levels of soiling: Prepare the laundry – Light: Do not prewash; if necessary, select the additional Caution! programme setting Damage to the appliance/fabrics SpeedPerfect G.
Detergent Starching Detergent Laundry must not be treated with Note: g e n t D e t e r fabric softener. Correct selection of detergent Starching is possible in all wash The care label is crucial for selecting programmes if liquid starch is used. the correct detergent, temperature and Measure starch into compartment M in treatment of the laundry.
Programme default settings Saving energy and detergent Programme default For light and normal soiling, you can settings save energy (lower washing temperature) and detergent. P r o g r a m m e d e f a u l i n g s s e t t You can find possible Note:...
Additional programme settings Ready in time Do not exceed the maximum Note: load for the programme. See the supplementary sheet for the operating and installation instructions; programme Before starting the programme, the overview. programme end Ready in time can be preselected in hourly increments (h = Eco Perfect F hours) up to a maximum of 24 hours.
Operating the appliance Change the programme Operating the default settings appliance You can change the programme default i n g O p e r a t t h e a n c e a p p l i settings: Preparing the washing To do this, repeatedly press the machine required button for the programme...
Operating the appliance Placing laundry into the drum Measure and add detergent and care products Warning Risk of death! Caution! Items of laundry pretreated with Damage to the appliance cleaning agents that contain solvents, Cleaning agents and agents for e.g. stain remover/cleaning solvent, pretreating laundry (e.g.
Operating the appliance Filling Measuring aid* for liquid detergent *Depending on the model Warning Eye/skin irritation! Position the measuring aid for Detergent and care products may spray measuring liquid detergent: out if the detergent drawer is opened Pull out the detergent drawer. Press while the machine is in operation.
Operating the appliance Childproof lock – NO flashes, wait until YES lights Prevent the set functions of the washing Only open the washing machine machine from being accidentally door if YES is lit up. changed by activating the childproof – NO lights up, it is not possible to lock when the programme has started.
Sensors Removing laundry/switching Sensors off the appliance S e n s o r s Open the washing machine door Automatic load sensing and remove the laundry. The automatic load sensing function Notes adapts the water consumption ideally to – If you cannot open the washing each programme depending on the machine door, the appliance is type of fabric and the load.
Setting the signal Setting the signal i n g S e t t t h e s i g n a l 1. Set the button and information signals Set the programme selector to the "Off" position Press the button for Eco Perfect ¦, hold it down and then turn the dial one position to the right.
Cleaning and maintenance Drum Cleaning and Use chlorine-free cleaning agents and maintenance not steel wool. C l e a n i a n d e n a n c e m a i n t Warning Descaling Danger of death! Descaling should not be necessary if There is a risk of electric shock if you the detergent is measured out correctly.
Cleaning and maintenance Detergent solution pump – Without the drainage hose Carefully turn the pump cover blocked once through 180°, but do not remove it. The water now runs out Warning of the detergent solution pump. Risk of scalding! Repeat the process until no more Washing water is hot when washing at detergent solution flows out.
Faults and what to do about them. The drain hose at the siphon Remove the hose from the rear of the appliance, is blocked Remove the filter using pliers and clean the filter. Switch off the appliance. Disconnect the mains plug. Loosen the hose clamp.
Faults and what to do about them. Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass. Set the programme selector to the Off position. Remove the mains plug. Drain the water. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Faults and what to do about them. Faults and what to do about them. Faults Cause/remedial action Water is leaking out. Attach/replace the drain hose correctly. ■ Tighten the screw connection on the supply hose. ■ Water not flowing in. Start button not pressed? ■...
After-sales service Faults Cause/remedial action Intense noise, vibrations Appliance levelled? Level the appliance. ■ and "wandering" during Appliance feet fixed? Secure the appliance feet. ■ spinning. Transport locks removed? Remove the transport locks. ■ Display panel/indicator Power failure? ■ lights do not function Circuit breakers tripped? Switch on/replace the circuit breakers.
Technical data Technical data Nominal power: 2300 W T e c h n i c d a t a Dimensions: Water pressure: 60 x 55 x 85 cm 100 - 1000 kPa (1-10 bar) (width x depth x height) * Depending on the model Weight: Power consumption when switched off:...
Positioning and connecting Safety instructions Installation on a base or a wooden joist floor Warning Risk of injury! Caution! The washing machine is very heavy. Damage to the appliance ■ Be careful when lifting/transporting The washing machine may wander and the washing machine.
Positioning and connecting Removing the transport locks Caution! Damage to the appliance The machine is secured for ■ transportation using transport locks. If the transport locks are not removed, the drum, for example, Insert the covers. may become damaged when the machine is operated.
Positioning and connecting The following are available from Maximum 1000 kPa (10 bar) Tip: specialist dealers/after-sales service: When the tap is open, the water flow is Extension for Aqua-Stop and cold ■ at least 8 l/min. water supply hose (approx. 2.50 m). If the water pressure is higher than this, Order no.
Positioning and connecting You can lay the water drain hose as Cold water connection follows: Connect the water supply hose to the water tap (¾" = 26.4 mm) and to the Outlet in a sink ■ appliance (not necessary for Aqua-Stop Warning models as this is permanently installed): Risk of scalding!
Positioning and connecting Electrical connection Outlet into a plastic pipe with ■ rubber bushing or into a drainage Warning Danger of death! There is a risk of electric shock if you touch live components. Never touch or hold the mains plug ■...
Positioning and connecting Before washing Drain the remaining detergent solution. for the first time Maintenance – detergent solution pump blocked ~ Page 20 The washing machine was thoroughly Disconnect the washing machine tested before leaving the factory. In from the mains. order to remove any water which may Remove the hoses.
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You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service You can find the contact information for all countries in the attached after-sales service directory. Robert Bosch, Hausgeräte GmbH Carl-Wery-Straße 34 81739 München DEUTSCHLAND...