1 2 3 4 5
6
End of programme when ...
... $ Start/Reload flashes and -0- appears on the display
panel.
Interrupting the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
– Cool washing: Select Rinse/ Spin.
– Press $Start/Reload.
Programmes at lower temperatures:
– Rinse/ Spin (deactivate =Aqua Plus button) or
select >Drain.
– Press $Start/Reload.
Changing the programme, if ...
... you have selected the wrong progra mme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme .
– Press $S tart/Reload. The new programme starts from
the beginning.
Reloading laundry, if ... a page 5
... $ Start/Reload selected and th en YES is lit in the
display panel. If NO is lit, the washing mac hine door
cannot be opened.
– Press $Start/Reload.
Correct installation according to the
separate Installation instructions.
Checking the machine
– Never use a damaged machi ne.
– Inform customer service.
Connecting the mains plug
Make sure your hands are dry.
Take hold of the plug only.
Turning the tap on
Compartment II: Detergent for the main 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
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 display panel ....................................................9
ʋMaintenance ....................................... ............................................. 10
ʋWhat to do if... .................................................................................. 11
Protection of the environment/Conservation tips
– Always fill the wa shing machine with a maximum amoun t of
laundry for the relevant programme .
– Wash normally s oiled laundry without a pre-wash.
– Instead of LFCottons 90 °C, choose the programme
LFCottons 60 °C with the additional function ĈEcoPerfect.
Comparable cleaning result wit h significantly lower energy
consumption.
– Measure the dete rgent according to the manufacturer 's
instructions and water hardness .
– If the laundry is then dried in the tumble dryer, select th e spin
speed according to the instructions of the dryer manufacturer.
Preparation
Before washing for the first time
Wash once without any laundry a page 9.
Setting** and adjusting programmes
Spin
speed*
Programme selector
Start/
Reload
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.
Spin speed can be selected individu ally, irrespective of the
selected programme and programm e progress.
LFCottons Hard-wearing fabrics
+ Prewash Hard-wearing fabrics, pre-was h at
30 °C
/Mixed Loa d
Different types of laundry
@SuperQuick 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)
ÿ Wool Hand/machine-washa ble wool
Delicate/Silk Delicate washable fabrics
I Easy-Care Easy-care fabrics
**If the ' symbol flashes in the
display panel, the childproof lock
is active a deactivate, page 5.
Additional functions, the options
button and spin speeds a
Individual settings, page 5.
$ Start/Reload
Washing
1
2
Washing
Detergent drawer with
compartments I, II, ~
Washing machine
door
Compartment 0: Fabr ic softener, starch
Compartment I: Detergent for p re-wash
ʋfor domestic use only,
ʋfor washing machine-washable fabrics and hand-wash-
able wool in detergent solution,
ʋto be operated with cold dr inking water and commer-
cially available detergents and care products which are
suitable for use in washing machines .
.
– 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 machin e.
Dilute viscous fabric softener and fabric conditioner with water.
This prevents blockages.
Individual settings
ʑ
Ready in options button
When you select the programme, th e relevant programme duration is displayed . You can
delay the start of the programme be fore it begins. The Ready in- time can be set in
increments of one hour up to a max imum of 24 hours. Press the Ready in button
repeatedly until the required number of hours is displayed (h = hour). Choose $Start/
Reload. It is not possible to make adj ustments once the programme has started .
ʑ
Spin c/ without final spin
Before and while the selected progr amme is running, you can set the spin spe ed or Rinse
Hold (without final spin, laundry soaks in the last rinsing water, display - - -). The effects
depend on the programme progress. The maximum selectable spin speed depends on the
model and on which programme is c urrently selected.
ʑ
Additional functions aand overview of prog rammes, see page 7
ĉSpeedPerfe ct 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.
ĈEcoPerfe ct 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 water level and addition al rinse cycle, extended washing
time. For areas with very soft water o r for further enhancing the spin
result.
ʑ
Childproof lock and reloading
'
Childproof lock/
Appliance lock
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have
set from being changed inadvertentl y.
ON /OFF: Press and hold the $ Star t/Reload button for approx. 5
seconds after the start/end of the p rogramme.
Note: The childproof lock can remain activated until you wish to start
the next programme, even after switch ing off the machine.
Then you can deactivate the child proof lock before the start of the
programme and activate it again as necessary once the programme
has started.
YES
Reload
If you want to add additional items of laundry after the programme has
started, choose $ Start/Reload. The machine checks whether
reloading is possible.
YES is lit: Reloading is poss ible.
NO flashes: wait until YES lights up.
Note: do not open the door until Y ES is lit.
NO: It is not possible to rel oad.
Note: For safety reasons, the washing machine door remains locked
when the water level and/or temper ature is high, or during spinning.
To continue the programme, press the $Start/Relo ad.
ʑ
$ Start/Reload
To start the programme or to subsequently load additional laundry, and to activate/deactivate
the childproof lock.
Individual settings
ʑ
Signal
Important information
Protecting the laundry and the machine
– When determini ng the dosage of all washing powders, additives and cleaning agents, you
must follow the manufacturer's in structions.
– Empty pockets .
– Look out for meta l items (paperclips, etc.).
– Wash delica tes in a laundry bag (tights, curtains, underwir ed bras).
– Fasten zips, do up any buttons.
– Brush sand o ut of pockets and collars.
– Remove cur tain fittings or place in the laundry bag.
Laundry with varying degree s of soiling
Wash new items of clothing separate ly.
light Do not pre-wash. If required, choose th e additional function
ĉSpeedPerfe ct.
Pre-treat any stains as necessary.
intense Do not load as much laundry.
Choose a programme with pre-wash.
Soaking Load laundry o f the same colour
Pour soaking agent/detergent into compartment II in accordance with th e manufacturer's
instructions. Turn the programme selector to LFCottons 30 °C and press $Start/Reloa d.
After approx. 10 minutes, press $Start/Reload to pause the programme. Once the required
soaking time has elapsed, press $Start/Reload again to continue the programme, or select
a different programme.
Starching Lau ndry must not be treated with fabric softener
Starching is possible in all wash progr ammes if liquid starch is used. Pour th e starch in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions into fabric softener compartment ~ (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 in structions! Do not use the washing ma chine for
bleaching clothes!
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