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Programme has ended when...
... ÷Start flashes and the End indica tor light comes on.
Interrupting the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
– Cool washing: Select 2Rinse/ Spin.
– Select ÷Start.
Programmes at lower temperatures:
– 2 Rinse/cSpin (dea ctivate =Aqua Plus button) or
select >Drain.
– Select ÷Start.
Changing the programme, if ...
... you have selected the wrong progra mme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme .
– Select ÷Start. The new programme star ts from the
beginning.
Correct installation according to the
separate Installation instructions.
Check the machine
– Never use a dama ged machine.
– Inform the after-sales se rvices.
Connect the mains plug
Make sure your hands are dry.
Take hold of the plug only.
Turn the tap on
Compartment II: detergent for the mai n wash, water softener,
bleach, stain remover
Sorting and loading laundry
Follow the manufacturer's care in formation.
According to the information on the care labels.
According to type, colour, soiling and tem perature.
Do not exceed the maximum load apage 7.
Observe the important information a page 6.
Insert large and small items of laundry.
Close the washing machine door. Ta ke care not to trap items of laundry
between the washing machine doo r and the rubber seal.
Add detergent and care products
Measure accordingly:
Amount of laundry, soiling, water hardnes s (ask your water supply
company) and manufacturer's instructions.
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and place in the drum.
Your washing machine
Congratulations ä you have opted fo r a modern, high-quality
domestic appliance manufactured by Bosch. This washing machine
is distinguished by its economical water and energy consumption.
Each machine that leaves our factory has been inspected thoroughly
to ensure that it functions proper ly and is in perfect condition.
Further information: www.bosch-home.c om
You can find the contact details for your nearest after-sales service
here or in the after-sales service director y (depending on model).
GB 0844 8928979
Calls from a BT landline will be cha rged at up to 3 pence per
minute. A call set-up fee of up to 6 pence may apply.
IE 01450 2655
Environmentally friendly waste disposal
All packaging must be disposed of in accordance with
environmental guidelines.
This appliance is certified in accorda nce with European Directive
2002/96/EEC on waste electrical an d electronic equipment
(WEEE).
This directive provides the framework for the EU-wide collection and
reuse of used appliances.
Intended use
Contents Page
ʋIntended use ....................................... ................................................1
ʋProgrammes ....................................................................................... 1
ʋSetting and adjusting the programme ........................................... 3
ʋWashing .................................................................................. .........3/4
ʋAfter washing .............................................................. ........................4
ʋIndividual settings .......................................................................... 5/6
ʋImportant information .................. ..................................................... 6
ʋOverview of programmes ................................................................ 7
ʋSafety instructions .............................................................................8
ʋConsumption values .........................................................................8
ʋCare ..................................................................................................... 9
ʋInformation on the indicator lights .. ................................................ 9
ʋMaintenance ................................................... ................................. 10
ʋWhat to do if... .................................................................................. 11
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
– Always fill the washing m achine with a maximum amount of
laundry for the relevant programme .
– Wash normally soiled lau ndry without a prewash.
– Instead of LCottons 90 °C , choose the programme
LCottons 60 °C with the addi tional function ćEcoPerfect.
Comparable cleaning result wit h significantly lower energy
consumption.
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's
instructions and water hardness .
– If the laundry is then drie d in the tumble dryer, select the spin
speed according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
Preparation
Before washing for the first time
Wash once without any laundry a p age 9.
Setting and adjusting a programme
Spin
speed*
Programme selectorStart/
Pause
Programme selector for
switching the machine on
and off and for selecting
the programme. Can be
turned in either direction.
Programmes
Detailed overview of programmes apage 7.
The spin speed can be selected i ndividually, irrespective of
the selected programme and progra mme progress.
L Cottons Hard-wearing fabrics
+ 7 Prewash Hard-wearing fabrics, prewash at
30 °C
/ Mixed Load
Different types of laundry
@SuperQ uick 15’ Short programme
2 Rinse/ Spin Laundry washed by hand,
=Aqua Plus button activated; if only
using the spin cycle, deactivate the
button
>Drain Drain rinsing water for Rinse Hold
(without final spin)
: / Wool Hand/machine-washable wool
cDelicate/Silk Delicate washable fabrics
IEasy-Care Easy-care fabrics
Additional functions and spin
speeds a Individual settings,
page 5.
Select Start
Washing
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2
Washing
Detergent drawer with
compartments I, II, ~
Washing machine
door
Compartment ~: fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: detergent for prewash
ʋFor domestic use only
ʋFor washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-wash-
able wool in detergent solution
ʋTo be operated with cold drinking water an d commer-
cially available detergents and care products which are
suitable for use in washing mac hines
.
– Do not leave children unattended nea r the
washing machine
– The washing machine is not to be us ed by
children or persons not familiar with the
operating instructions
– Keep pets away from the washing m achine
Read these instructions and the separ ate
installation instructions before operating th e
washing machine.
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
This prevents blockages.
Individual settings
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Spin speed / without final spin amodel-dependent
Before and while the selected programme is running, the spin speed or Rinse Hold (without
final rinse, laundry soaks in the last rinsin g water) can be set. The effects depen d on the
programme progress.
The maximum selectable spin spe ed depends on the model and on which programme is
currently selected.
ʑ
Additional functions aand overview of programmes, see page 7
Ĉ S peedPerfect For washing in a shorter time with a washing outcome comparable to
that of the standard programme. Ma ximum load a Overview of
programmes, page 7.
ć E coPerfect For saving energy with a washing performance comparable to that of
the standard programme.
SReduced Ironing Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. More gentle final spin
- residual moisture in the laundry sligh tly increased.
=Aqua Plus Increased wate r level and additional rinse cycle , extended washing
time. For areas with very soft water o r for further enhancing the spin
result.
ʑ
Start
For starting or interrupting the programm e.
ʑ
Signal
Important information
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– When determining the dosage of all washing powders, additives and cleaning agents, you
must follow the manufacturer's in structions.
– Empty pockets.
– Look out for metal ite ms (paperclips, etc.).
– Wash delicates in a lau ndry bag (tights, curtains, underwired bras).
– Fasten zips, do up an y buttons.
– Brush sand out of poc kets and collars.
– Remove curtain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
Laundry with varying degree s of soiling
Wash new items of clothing separate ly.
light Do not prewash. If required, choose the additional function
Ĉ Sp eedPerfect.
Pretreat any stains as necessary.
intense Do not load as much laundry.
Choose a programme with prewash.
Soaking Load laundry of the same c olour
Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with the m anufacturer's
instructions. Turn the programme selector to LCottons 30 °C and select ÷Start. After approx.
10 minutes, press ÷Start, to pause th e programme. Once the required soaki ng time has
elapsed, press ÷Start, again to continu e the programme, or select a different programme.
Starching Laundry must not be treated with fabric softener
Starching is possible in all wash progr ammes if liquid starch is used. Pour s tarch into the
fabric softener compartment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions ~ (rinse first
if necessary).
Dyeing/bleaching
Dye should only be used in normal household quantities. Salt may damage s tainless steel.
Always follow the dye manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the washing machine for
bleaching clothes.
All buttons are sensitive and need
only to be touched lightly.
If you press and hold the spin
speed button, the appliance
automatically cycles through the
setting options.
Additional
functions
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Drum
Control panel
Service flap
Status
indicator
Removing the washing
Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
If Rinse Hold (without final spin) is active: Tu rn the
programme selector to >Drain or select the spin speed.
Select Start.
– Remove any foreig n objects -
risk of rusting.
– Leave the washing machine door and detergent
drawer open so that any residual wa ter can
evaporate.
Turning the tap off
Not required for Aqua-Stop models a refer to installation
instructions
Switching off
Turn the programme selector to Off.
(*model-dependent)
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