en Safety 1 Safety Observe the following safety instructions. 1.1 General information ¡ Read this instruction manual carefully. ¡ Keep the instruction manual and the product information safe for future reference or for the next owner. ¡ Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit. 1.2 Intended use Only use this appliance: ¡...
Safety en 1.4 Safe installation Take note of the safety instructions when installing the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Improper installation is dangerous. ▶ Connect and operate the appliance only in accordance with the specifications on the rating plate. ▶ Connect the appliance to a power supply with alternating cur- rent only via a properly installed socket with earthing.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of injury! The high weight of the appliance may result in injury when lifted. ▶ Do not lift the appliance on your own. If this appliance is not correctly installed in a washer-dryer stack, the installed appliance may fall. ▶...
Safety en ▶ Wear protective gloves when installing and transporting the ap- pliance. 1.5 Safe use WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, this is dangerous. ▶ Never operate a damaged appliance. ▶ Never pull on the power cord to unplug the appliance. Always unplug the appliance at the mains.
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en Safety WARNING ‒ Risk of poisoning! Detergents and care products may result in poisoning if con- sumed. ▶ If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice. ▶ Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children. WARNING ‒ Risk of explosion! Laundry that has been pretreated with cleaning agents that con- tain solvents may cause an explosion in the appliance.
Safety en 1.6 Safe cleaning and maintenance Take note of the safety instructions when cleaning and performing maintenance work on the appliance. WARNING ‒ Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. ▶ Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist staff.
en Preventing material damage Make sure that the length of the ▶ 2 Preventing material thread on the connection to the water tap is at least 10 mm. damage If the water pressure is too high or too low, the appliance may not be Follow these instructions to avoid ma- able to operate properly.
Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Set the maximum spin speed if you ▶ spray residue or other residues im- want to dry the laundry in the tumble mediately if they come into contact dryer afterwards. with the appliance. a The drier the laundry, the shorter the programme duration when dry- ing which, in turn, reduces energy...
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 27 Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order. As a result, water stains may ATTENTION! remain in the appliance.
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Installation and connection en ATTENTION! Installation loca- Requirements If residual water in the appliance tion freezes, this may cause damage to Against a wall Do not trap the the appliance. hoses between Do not install or operate this appli- ▶ the wall and the ance anywhere that is liable to ex- appliance.
en Installation and connection Pull the power cable out of the Press down on the 4 cover caps. holder. 4.5 Connecting the appliance Remove the 4 sleeves. Connecting the water inlet hose Connect the water inlet hose. Put on the 4 cover caps. Connect the water inlet hose to a tap (26.4 mm = 3/4").
Installation and connection en Water outlet connection types 4.6 Aligning the appliance This information is intended to help In order to reduce noise and vibra- you to connect this appliance to the tion and to prevent the appliance water outlet. from moving, align the appliance cor- rectly.
en Installation and connection Screw the lock nuts tightly against the housing using a WAF 17 wrench. In doing so, hold the foot tight and do not adjust its height. 4.7 Connecting the appliance to the electricity supply Insert the mains plug of the appli- ance's power cable in a socket nearby.
Familiarising yourself with your appliance en 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.1 Appliance You can find an overview of the parts of your appliance here. On certain models, specific details such as the colour and shape may differ from those pictured. Maintenance flap for the drain pump → Page 32 Door Detergent drawer → Page 18...
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Inserting the measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 29 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
first time en Pour standard washing powder first time 6 Before using for the into compartment II. first time Prepare the appliance for use. first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor- oughly before leaving the factory. To remove any residual water, run the first wash cycle without any laundry.
en Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. Example: Display display Designation More information 0:40 Programme dura- Approximate expected programme dura- tion/programme tion or programme time remaining. time remaining "Ready in" time → "Buttons", Page 22 9,0 kg Recommended The maximum load capacity for the selec- load...
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Display en display Designation More information End of pro- Programme status gramme Childproof lock ¡ lights up: The childproof lock is activ- ated. ¡ flashes: The childproof lock is activated and the appliance has been operated. → "Deactivating the childproof lock", Page 31 Prewash Prewash is activated.
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en Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for . Button Selection More information Έναρξη/ ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- Προσθήκη...
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Programmes en 9 Programmes Note: The laundry's care labels provide you with additional information about programme selection. Care symbols on the care labels Programme Description Max. load (kg) Βαμβακερά Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen (Cottons) or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate Speed Perfect.
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Συνθετικά Wash items made from synthetic or blended fab- (Easy Care) rics. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Γρήγορο/ Wash items made from cotton, linen, or synthetic or Ανάμεικτα blended fabrics. (quick wash/ Suitable for lightly soiled laundry.
Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: Max. 1200 rpm Αντιαλλεργικό Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen (Hygiene) or blended fabrics. Suitable for allergy sufferers and for strict hygiene requirements. Note: Once the set temperature has been reached, it remains constant throughout the entire washing process.
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en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate Speed Perfect. The maximum load is reduced to 2,0 kg. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm Speed Perfect activated...
– Brush sand out of all collars and scanning the QR code in the table of pockets contents or on www.bosch- – Close bed covers and cushion home.com. covers – Close all zips, Velcro fasteners, 11.1 Preparing the laundry...
▶ programme. Notes ¡ More detailed instructions for use 13.2 Setting a programme can be found on www.bosch- home.com or by scanning the QR Turn the programme selector and code on the title page of this user set the required programme.
operation en Requirement: The laundry is pre- 13.6 Use the measuring aid pared. for liquid detergent → "Laundry", Page 27 To add liquid detergent, you can use Open the door. a measuring aid in the detergent Make sure that the drum is empty. drawer. Place the laundry in the drum. Pull out the detergent drawer.
en operation Pull out the detergent drawer. 13.10 Adding laundry Pour in detergent. Press Έναρξη/Προσθήκη ρούχων. → "Detergent drawer", Page 18 The appliance pauses. If required, add the care product. Push in the detergent drawer. appears, it is not pos- Note: If sible to add laundry. 13.8 Starting the programme When goes out, it is possible to...
You can configure the appliance to meet your needs. Note: You can find further information in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. 16 Cleaning and servi- cing Leave the appliance door and de-...
en Cleaning and servicing Fit the insert and click it into place. 16.2 Cleaning the detergent drawer Pull out the detergent drawer. Press down on the insert and re- move the detergent drawer. Clean the opening for the deter- gent drawer. Pull out the insert upwards. Push in the detergent drawer.
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Cleaning and servicing en Open and remove the service flap. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! When you wash at high temperat- ures, the detergent solution gets hot. Do not touch the hot detergent ▶ solution. To allow the detergent solution to flow out into the container, remove the sealing cap.
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en Cleaning and servicing Insert and close the service flap. Cleaning the drain pump Requirement: The drain pump is empty. → Page 32 Since water may remain in the drain pump, unscrew the pump cap carefully. Clean the interior, the thread on the pump cap and the pump hous- ing.
Troubleshooting en 17 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- ing information before contacting after-sales service. This will avoid unneces- sary costs. WARNING Risk of electric shock! Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs to the appliance should only be carried out by trained specialist ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting "E:30 / -80" Ensure that the pump cap is screwed in all the way ▶ into the appliance. The handle on the pump cap must be in a vertical position. → "Cleaning the drain pump", Page 34 "E:36 / -25 / -26"...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. Press Έναρξη/Προσθήκη ρούχων to start the pro- gramme. All other error codes. Malfunction Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 44 "E:30/-20" Solenoid valve defective. Call the after-sales service. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The programme does Press Έναρξη/Προσθήκη ρούχων to start the pro- not start. gramme. The door cannot The temperature is too high. be opened. Wait until the temperature has dropped. ▶ → "Cancelling the programme", Page 30 ▶ Water level is too high. Select a suitable programme for draining.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is not flowing Clean the filters in the water inflow. ▶ in. Detergent is not The tap is turned off. being dispensed. Turn on the tap. ▶ The water inlet hose is kinked or jammed. Ensure that the water inlet hose is not kinked or ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Vibrations and move- Removing the transit bolts. ▶ ment of the appliance whilst spinning. Drum rotates, water Load detection is active. does not flow in. Not a fault – no action required. ▶ Note: The load detection can take up to two minutes. Heavy foam build-up Detergent dosage is too high.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Loud noises during Appliance is not correctly aligned. the spin cycle. Aligning the appliance ▶ The appliance feet are not fixed. Secure the appliance feet. Aligning the appliance ▶ Transit bolts have not been removed. Removing the transit bolts.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not Note: Where possible, mix large and small items in satisfactory. The laun- the drum. Different sized items of laundry distribute dry is too wet/too themselves better during the spin cycle. damp. Start the Στύψιμο programme.
→ "Before using for the first time", Note: You can find further information Page 19. in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- home.com. Turn off the water tap. Empty the water inlet hose.
en Customer Service 18.4 Disposing of old appli- 19 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Valuable raw materials can be re- unable to rectify faults on the appli- used by recycling. ance yourself or if your appliance needs to be repaired, contact Cus- WARNING tomer Service.
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Customer Service en Make a note of your appliance's de- tails and the Customer Service tele- phone number to find them again quickly.
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en Consumption values 20 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Regulation. The values given for programs other than the Eco 40-60 are indicat- ive only and were determined in accordance with the applicable standard EN60456. Programme Load Pro-...
Technical data en Mains voltage 220-240 V, 50 Hz Minimum in- 10 A stallation protec- tion Nominal power 2300 W Power consump- ¡ Off mode: tion 0,10 W ¡ Left-on mode: 0,50 W Water pressure ¡ Minimum: 100 kPa (1 bar) ¡ Maximum: 1000 kPa (10 bar) Length of the wa- 150 cm ter inlet hose Length of the wa-...
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