For further information, please refer to the Digital User Guide. Table of contents 1 Safety .......... 4 7 Display ........ 20 1.1 General information.... 4 8 Buttons ........ 22 1.2 Intended use....... 4 1.3 Restriction on user group... 4 9 Programmes ....... 24 1.4 Safe installation ...... 5 10 Accessories......
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14 Childproof lock...... 32 20 Customer Service..... 51 14.1 Activating the childproof 20.1 Product number (E-Nr.) and lock ......... 32 production number (FD).. 51 14.2 Deactivating the childproof 21 Consumption values.... 53 lock ......... 32 22 Technical specifications.. 54 15 Home Connect ......
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 ▶ Preventing material damage 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- Preventing material damage able to operate properly.
Environmental protection and saving energy en Remove all detergent residue, Reduce the washing temperature for ▶ spray residue or other residues im- lightly and normally soiled laundry. mediately if they come into contact a At lower temperatures, the appli- with the appliance. ance consumes less energy.
en Installation and connection Replace the accessories in ques- ▶ Installation and connection 4 Installation and con- tion before operating the appli- ance. nection → "Accessories", Page 28 Installation and connection Note: The appliance has been tested 4.1 Unpacking the appliance at the factory to check it is in working order.
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Installation and connection en 4.4 Removing the transit Installation loca- Requirements tion bolts Base Secure the appli- The appliance is secured for trans- ance with fixing portation using transit bolts on the brackets rear of the appliance. → Page 28. Note: Keep the transit bolt screws and the sleeves in a safe place for fu- ture transport → Page 50.
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 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5 Familiarising yourself with your appliance 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.
en Familiarising yourself with your appliance 5.2 Detergent drawer Measuring aid for liquid deter- gent → "Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent", Page 30 Compartment II: ¡ Detergent for main wash ¡ Water softener ¡ Bleach ¡ Stain remover Compartment ¡ Fabric softener ¡...
Before using for the first time en Start the first wash cycle or press Before using for the first time 6 Before using for the to switch off the appliance. → "Basic operation", Page 29 first time Prepare the appliance for use. Before using for the first time 6.1 Starting an empty wash- ing cycle Your appliance was inspected thor-...
en Display Display 7 Display The display shows the current settings, options or relevant information. 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 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 32 Blood The stain type is activated. ...
en Buttons Buttons 8 Buttons The selection of programme settings depends on the programme that is set. Buttons You can see the selection options for each programme in the overview for . Button Selection More information Start/Reload ¡ Start Start, cancel or pause the pro- gramme.
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Buttons en Button Selection More information Child Lock push 3 ¡ Activate → "Childproof lock", Page 32 sec. ¡ Deactivate Spin Speed Multiple selection Basic settings Prewash ¡ Activate Activate or deactivate prewash, e.g. for washing heavily soiled laundry. ¡ Deactivate Extra Rinse ¡...
en Programmes Programmes 9 Programmes 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) Cottons Wash hard-wearing items made from cotton, linen or blended fabrics. Also suitable as a short programme for normally soiled laundry when you activate SpeedPerfect.
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) ¡ Max. 1400 rpm Delicates/Silk Wash delicate, washable items made from silk, vis- cose and synthetic fabrics. Use a detergent that is suitable for delicates or silk. Note: Wash especially delicate items or items with hooks, eyelets or clips in a mesh laundry bag. Programme setting: ¡...
en Programmes Programme Description Max. load (kg) Programme setting: ¡ Max. 60 °C ¡ Max. 800 rpm Sportswear Wash sports and leisure items made from synthetic fibres, microfibre or fleece. Use a detergent that is suitable for sports items. Do not use fabric softener. Tip: Use the Easy Care programme to wash heavily soiled laundry.
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Programmes en Programme Description Max. load (kg) If you wish to reduce the programme duration to 15 minutes, activate SpeedPerfect. The maximum load is reduced to 2,0 kg. Programme setting: ¡ Max. 40 °C ¡ Max. 1200 rpm SpeedPerfect activated...
Laundry hooks and eyes Note: More detailed instructions for – Tie cloth belts, apron strings, use can be found on www.bosch- etc. together or use a laundry home.com or by scanning the QR bag. code on the title page of this user manual.
Notes The switch-on process takes a few ¡ More detailed instructions for use seconds. can be found on www.bosch- home.com or by scanning the QR Note: The lighting for the drum goes code on the title page of this user out automatically.
en Basic operation Close the door. Slide the measuring aid forwards. Ensure that there is no laundry trapped in the door. 13.5 Using a measuring aid for liquid detergent If you order the measuring aid as an accessory, you must use the measur- ing aid.
Basic operation en Open the appliance door. 13.8 Starting the programme The appliance door remains Note: If you want to change the time locked for safety reasons if the until the programme ends, set the temperature and water levels are "Ready in" time first. high.
Note: You can find further information ual water can evaporate. in the digital instruction manual by scanning the QR code in the table of contents or on www.bosch- Childproof lock 14 Childproof lock home.com. The Home Connect services are not...
Home Connect en served when operating the appli- Check whether the appliance is ‒ ance via the Home Connect app. within the range of the Wi-Fi home network. → "Safety", Page 4 ¡ Operating the appliance on the ap- Reconnect the appliance to the ‒...
en Home Connect Connect the mobile device to the Press Start/Reload HomeConnect Wi-Fi network and a The appliance connects to the enter the Wi-Fi password (key) Home Connect app. HomeConnect. Once your appliance is displayed a Your mobile device connects to in the Home Connect app, carry the appliance.
Home Connect en If you open the appliance door, the 15.6 Resetting the appliance function is automatically deactiv- network settings ated. Press and hold Remote Start lights up. a Remote Start at least 3 seconds. Note: To deactivate the function, Set the programme to position 5. press Remote Start ...
Basic settings 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. Cleaning and servicing 17 Cleaning and servi- cing Pull out the insert upwards.
Cleaning and servicing en Clean the detergent drawer and in- 17.3 Cleaning the drain pump sert with water and a brush, and Clean the drain pump in the event of then dry them. faults, e.g. blockages or rattling noises. Emptying the drain pump Turn off the water tap.
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en Cleaning and servicing Take the drain hose out of the Insert the drain hose into the holder. holder. CAUTION - Risk of scalding! Cleaning the drain pump When you wash at high temperat- Requirement: The drain pump is ures, the detergent solution gets empty.
Cleaning and servicing en Clean the interior, the thread on Screw the pump cap as far as it the pump cap and the pump hous- will go. ing. 90° The handle on the pump cap must The pump cap is comprised of two be in a vertical position.
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en Cleaning and servicing Remove any blockages from the intake opening. Note: Do not use any sharp or poin- ted objects.
Troubleshooting en Troubleshooting 18 Troubleshooting You can rectify minor faults on your appliance yourself. Read the troubleshoot- Troubleshooting 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" The pump cap is not fully screwed in. 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. "E:36 / -25 / -26"...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting flashes. Door is not closed. Close the door. Press Start/Reload to start the programme. All other error codes. Malfunction Call the after-sales service. ▶ → "Customer Service", Page 51 "E:30/-20" Solenoid valve defective. Call the after-sales service. ▶...
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The door cannot is activated. be opened. Continue the programme by selecting Spin or ▶ Drain and pressing Start/Reload → "Resuming the programme when the programme status is Rinse Hold", Page 31 The temperature is too high. Wait until the temperature has dropped.
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting The water is not drain- Remove any unapproved extensions from the water ▶ ing. hose. Connecting the appliance Water is not flowing You have not pressed Start/Reload in. Detergent is not Press Start/Reload ▶ being dispensed. The filters in the water inflow are blocked.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting Vibrations and move- Appliance is not correctly aligned. ment of the appliance Aligning the appliance ▶ whilst spinning. 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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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Rushing, hissing Water is flushed under pressure into the detergent noise. drawer. Not a fault – normal operating noise. ▶ Loud noises during Appliance is not correctly aligned. the spin cycle. Aligning the appliance ▶ The appliance feet are not fixed.
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en Troubleshooting Fault Cause and troubleshooting The spin result is not The unbalanced load detection system has interrupted satisfactory. The laun- the spin cycle because the laundry is unevenly distrib- dry is too wet/too uted. damp. Redistribute the laundry in the drum. ▶...
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Troubleshooting en Fault Cause and troubleshooting Water is leaking out at Connect the water outlet hose correctly. Water out- ▶ the water outlet hose. let connection types Odours have formed Humidity and detergent residue may promote the in the appliance. formation of bacteria. → "Cleaning the drum", Page 36 ▶...
19.1 Removing the appliance → "Before using for the first time", Note: More detailed instructions for Page 19. use can be found on www.bosch- home.com or by scanning the QR code on the title page of this user manual. Turn off the water tap.
Customer Service en 19.4 Disposing of old appli- Customer Service 20 Customer Service ance If you have any queries on use, are Customer Service 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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en Customer Service 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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Consumption values en Consumption values 21 Consumption values The following information is provided in accordance with the EU Ecodesign Consumption values 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.
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Declaration of Conformity 23 Declaration of Con- ¡ Left-on mode: 0,50 W formity ¡ Time until the networked Robert Bosch Hausgeräte GmbH Declaration of Conformity standby mode hereby declares that the appliance is set (Wi-Fi): with Home Connect functionality con- 5 mins forms to the basic requirements and ¡...
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Declaration of Conformity en A detailed Declaration of Conformity can be found online at www.bosch- home.co.uk among the additional 2.4 GHz band (2400–2483.5 MHz): documents on the product page for Max. 100 mW your appliance. 5 GHz band (5150–5350 MHz + 5470–5725 MHz): Max. 100 mW UK (NI) 5 GHz WLAN (Wi-Fi): For indoor use only.
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