Your new washer dryer Display rules : Warning! You have chosen a Bosch washer dryer. This combination of symbol and signal Please take a few minutes to read and word indicates a possibly dangerous become familiar with the advantages of situation.
Safety instructions Warning Safety instructions Risk of scalding! When washing at high S a f e t o n s u c t i i n s t r ■ temperatures, you may be Electrical safety scalded if you touch the hot washing water (e.g.
Protection of the environment Warning Protection of the Risk of choking! environment When playing, children may become entangled in the c t i P r o t e t h e o n m e n t e n v i r packaging/film and packaging Packaging/old appliance parts or pull them over their heads...
The main points in brief The main points in brief T h e m a i n p o i n t b r i e Insert mains plug. Open the washer Select the washing/ Max. load in display Turn the tap on. dryer door.
Getting to know your appliance Getting to know your appliance i n g G e t t k n o w y o u r a n c e a p p l i Washer dryer 9S Open the door Hot air outlet 9T Close the door Operating/display panel...
Getting to know your appliance Control panel Change the default settings for the selected programme and select additional functions: 8 Select a programme. Can be ( Select buttons °C (Temperature), rotated in either direction. To 5 (Finish in) time, 0 (Spin speed) switch off the washer dryer, set the and 5 (Drying) for default settings.
Getting to know your appliance Display panel Displays for the programme (: Temperature for washing Ž (cold) – 90°C Temperature in °C programme. 0: Programme information. Time: 1:50* Programme duration after programme selec- tion in h:min (hours:minutes) 1 – 24 h Finish in time in h (h=hour) Capacity: 7.0 kg*...
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Getting to know your appliance 8: Spin speed $ – 1400* Spin speed in revolutions per minute; $ (Rinse stop = without final drain/spin cycle, laundry remains in the water after the last rinse cycle) Washing @: Programme progress sym- bols Rinsing Draining/Spinning...
Laundry Symbols on the care labels ■ Laundry The numbers in the symbols Note: indicate the maximum washing L a u n d r y temperature that may be used. Preparing laundry for washing Suitable for normal washing process; Sorting laundry according to: e.g.
Laundry Empty any pockets. Remove any The following textiles must not be dried: ■ foreign objects. b = care symbol “Do not dry” ■ Wool or textiles containing wool. ■ Delicates (silk, synthetic curtains). ■ Textiles which contain foam rubber ■...
Operating the appliance Open the door. Operating the appliance i n g O p e r a t t h e a n c e a p p l i Preparing the washer dryer The washer dryer was tested before delivery.
Operating the appliance Adjusting the washing programme You can use the displayed default settings or adjust the selected programme optimally to the laundry items by changing the default settings or selecting additional functions. The Note: selectable settings and additional After changing the programme default functions depend on selected washing/ settings and/or additional functions, the drying programme.
Operating the appliance Loading the laundry Dosing and adding detergent and care product Warning Danger of death! Caution! Laundry items pretreated with solvent- Damage to the appliance based detergents, e.g. stain remover/ Detergents and agents for the petroleum ether, may cause an pretreatment of laundry (e.g.
Operating the appliance Pour in detergent and/or cleaning Reinsert the drawer. product. Do not use the measuring aid for Note: gel detergents and washing powder, or Dispenser I Detergent for prewash. for programmes with prewash or when Dispenser i Softener, starch. Do not exceed "Finish in"...
Operating the appliance @ lights up: The childproof lock is Changing the programme ■ activated. If you have started the wrong @ flashes: The childproof lock is ■ programme by mistake, you can active and the programme selector change the programme as follows: has been adjusted.
Operating the appliance End of the programme After washing/drying – 0 – or – – – – (Rinse stop = without Open the door and remove the final drain/spin cycle) is indicated in the laundry. display and acoustic signal sounds. Turn the programme selector to Ú...
Overview of programmes Overview of programmes O v e r v i p r o g r a m m e s Programme on the programme selector Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Name of the programme maximum load according to EN50229 Brief explanation of the programme and which textiles it is suitable for.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Delicate/Silk “ max. 2.0 kg For delicate, washable textiles, e.g.made of silk, satin, synthetic Ž (cold) – 40 °C fibres or blended fabrics. $ – 800 rpm Note: G, O, p Use a detergent suitable for machine washable delicate fabrics or silk.
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Overview of programmes Programme/Type of washing Options/Information Allergy+ ; max. 7.0 (4.0)* kg/4.0 kg Hardwearing textiles made of cotton or linen. Ž (cold) – 60 °C Notes $ – 1400 rpm Especially suitable for increased hygienic demands or particu- ■ G, F, O, p larly sensitive skin on account of prolonged washing at a Aut 1, Aut 2...
Overview of programmes Drying table Cottons/coloureds (textiles made of cotton or linen such as underwear, T-shirts, sweaters, trousers, kitchen towels) Dry weight in kg 0,5 1,0 1,0 2,0 2,0 3,0 3,0 4,0 Estimated drying time in min Adjustable drying time in min Cupboard Aut1 <...
Changing programme default settings Starching Changing programme default settings The laundry should not be Note: treated with fabric softener. C h a n g i n g p r o g r a m m e d e f a u l i n g s s e t t Liquid starch can be used in all wash...
Changing programme default settings When the programme has started, Notes the preselected time is displayed e.g.8h Programme selection in Intensive ■ and counts down until the programme Dry 5 or Gentle Dry ‰ position to starts. Then the programme duration is select an individual drying displayed, e.g.
Selecting additional functions F (EcoPerfect) Selecting additional 0 Energy-optimised washing by functions reducing the temperature while achieving a consistent washing result. i n g S e l e c t i o n a l a d d i t o n s f u n c t i You can select your desired additional...
Setting the signal Setting the signal i n g S e t t t h e s i g n a l 1. Activate setting mode for the signal volume Turn to Ú Off. Turn one position Press and hold the ° C button + turn Release the clockwise.
Cleaning and maintenance Drum Cleaning and Use chlorine-free cleaning agents, do maintenance not use steel wool. C l e a n i a n d e n a n c e m a i n t Warning Descaling Risk of electric shock! Not required if detergent dosed Danger of death if live parts are correctly.
Cleaning and maintenance Drain pump blocked To prevent unused detergent Note: from flowing into the outlet during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into Warning dispenser II and start the Spin 0 / Risk of scalding! Drain Washing water is hot when washing at high temperatures.
Cleaning and maintenance Clean the filter on the tap: Air filter blocked Disconnect the hose from the water tap. Turn the programme selector to Clean the filter with a small brush. Ú Off. Pull out the mains plug. Open and remove the service flap. Take out the air filter.
Faults and what to do about them Caution! Faults and what to do Water damage about them Leaking water may cause damage. Do not open the door if you can still see F a u l t a n d w h a t a b o u t t h e m...
Faults and what to do about them Display Cause/Remedy The door cannot be opened after the drying programme due to the high tempera- ture. The cooling process continues until the display disappears, after which the door can be opened. Flashes (no water supply): Tap turned on? Water inlet filter blocked? Clean ¹...
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Spin result not satisfac- Not a fault – unbalanced load detection system has stopped the spin cycle, ■ tory. washing unevenly distributed. Distribute small and large items of washing in the drum. Laundry wet/too damp.
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Faults and what to do about them Faults Cause/Remedy Drying duration According to the air cooling principle, a higher ambient temperature will ■ extended. result in poor drying performance, so the drying time will be extended. Ensure good ventilation to allow surplus heat to escape. Air filter blocked? Clean the air filter~ Page 30 ■...
Customer service Customer service Technical specifications C u s t o m e r s e r v i If you cannot correct the fault yourself, T e c h n i c o n s i c a t i s p e c i f see section, Faults and what to do about them ~ Page 32...
Consumption values Consumption values C o n s u m p t i v a l u e s Programme Option Load Energy Water Programme (kg) consumption *** Consumption *** duration *** (kWh) (liter) (hours) Cottons i 20 °C * 0,23 2 ¾...
Installation and connection 8 Water supply hose on Aqua-Stop Installation and models connection @ Water drain hose H Elbow for securing the water l a t i I n s t a l a n d c o n n e c t i drain hose* Standard accessories P Water supply hose on standard/...
Installation and connection Installing the appliance under/ Caution! Damage to the appliance between kitchen units Frozen hoses may tear or burst. ■ Do not install the washer dryer Warning outdoors and/or in an area where Risk of electric shock! there is a risk of frost. Danger of death if live parts are When lifting the washer dryer by its touched.
Installation and connection Removing the transportation Take the power cord out of the holders. Remove the sleeves. protection devices Caution! Damage to the appliance Before using the washer dryer for the ■ first time, it is essential to remove all 4 transportation protection devices.
Installation and connection If the hose holders are used, the Water supply Note: possible hose lengths are reduced! Notes Available from dealer/customer Do not kink, crush, alter or cut ■ service: through the water supply hose Extension for Aqua-Stop or cold ■...
Installation and connection Carefully turn on the tap and check Caution! that the connection points are not Damage to appliance/textiles leaking. If the end of the drainage hose is immersed in the drained water, water may be drawn back into the appliance and damage the washer dryer and/or textiles.
Installation and connection Drainage into a plastic pipe Electrical connection with rubber sleeve or into Electrical safety a gully Warning Connecting Risk of electric shock! Danger of death if live parts are touched. When disconnecting the main plug, ■ always pull the plug itself and not the cable, otherwise the cable could be damaged.
Installation and connection Before washing/drying for the Transportation first time Preparatory work Turn off the tap. The washer dryer was inspected Release the water pressure in the thoroughly before leaving the factory. To supply hose. remove any residual test water, run the Filter in the water inlet hose blocked Drum Clean l programme the first time ~ Page 29...
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A call set-up fee of up 6 pence may apply.) 01450 2655 (0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute.) 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...
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