Insert for liquid detergent (dependin g on model), page 10
Compartment II: detergent for main wash,
Water softener, bleach, stain remover
Your washing machine Intended use
Contents Page
ʔInte nded use ................................................................................. .........................................1
ʔProgr ammes ......................................................................... .................................................1
ʔSett ing and adjusting the programme ............................................................................. 3
ʔWash ing ...................................................................................... ........................................3/4
ʔAfter wa shing ........................... ............................................................................................. 4
ʔIndivi dual settings ............................................................................................................5/6
ʔOverview of programmes ........... ........................................................................................ 7
ʔSafety in structions ................................................................................................................ 8
ʔCo nsumption values .... ........................................................................................................ 8
ʔImporta nt information ......................................................................................................... 9
ʔInser t for liquid detergent .......................................................... .......................................10
ʔCar e ................................................. ......................................................................................10
ʔInfor mation on the display panel ............. .......................................................................10
ʔInstr uctions for blockages ................................................................................... .............11
ʔWha t to do if.............................................................................................................. ....12/13
ʔEmergen cy release.............................................. ...............................................................13
ʔAfter- sales service....................................................................... ........................................13
Environmental/savin gs tips
– Alwa ys fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of laundry for
the relevant programme.
– Wash normally soiled laundry without a prewash.
– Instead of Cottons LF 90 °C, select the Cottons LF60 °C programme and
the additional
ĈEco Perfect function. Comparable c leaning result with
significantly lower energy consumption.
– Measure the detergent according to the manufacturer's instructions and water
hardness.
– If you want to dry the laundry in the tumble dryer afterwards, select a spin speed
suggested by the dryer manufacturer
.
Preparation
Before washing for the first time
Run a wash cycle without any laundry apage 9
Set** and adjust the programme
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2
Washing
Compartment ~: fabric softener, starch
Compartment I: detergent for prewash
ʔFor domestic use only
ʔFor washin g machine-washable fabrics and hand-washable wool in
detergent solution
ʋTo be operated wit h cold drinking water and commercially available
detergents and care products which are suitable for u se in washing
machines.
– Do not leave children unattended near the washing machine .
– The washing machine is not to be used by children or persons
not familiar with the operating instructions.
– Keep pets away from the washing machine.
Dilute thick fabric softener and conditioner with water.
This prevents blockages.
Detergent drawer
with compartments I, II, ~
Control panel
Washing machine
door handle
Service flap
Washing machine door
Correct installation according to the separate
Installation instructions.
Check the machine
– Never use a da maged machine.
– Inform t he after-sales service.
Connect the mains plug
– Make sure your hands are dry.
– Take hold of the plug only.
Turn the tap on
**If the ( symbol is lit in the display
panel, the childlock is active
a Deactivate it, page 5.
Additional functions and options buttons
aIndividual settings, page 5
Press $ Start/Reload
Washing
End of programme when ...
... the $Start/Reload button is off a nd - ¯- appears in the
display panel.
If the display panel lighting is off, press any butto n
a Energy-saving mode, page 5.
Cancel the programme
Programmes at high temperatures:
– To cool the laundry: Select Rinse
.
– Press $Sta rt/Reload.
Programmes at lower temperatures:
– Select Spin or Drain >.
– Press $Sta rt/Reload.
Change the programme if...
... you have selected the wrong programme by mistak e:
– Reselec t the preogramme.
– Press $Sta rt/Reload. The new programme starts from the
beginning.
Add laundry when ... apage 5
... $ Start/Reload is pressed and in the display panel both§+ ,
symbols are then lit.
If ǯ is lit, the washing machine door cann ot be opened.
Select the $Start/ Reload button.
Individual settings
ʑ
Options buttons
The spin speed and temperature can be changed before and during the selected programme. The effects depend on
the programme progress.
ʑ
V (Temperature °C)
You can change the displayed washing temperature. The maximum washing temperature that can be selected depends
on the programme that has been set.
ʑ
(Finished in)
When you select the programme, the relevant programme duration is displayed. You can delay the start of the programme
before it begins. The "Finished in" time can be set in increments of one hour up to a maximum of 24 hours. Press the
(Finished in) button repeatedly until the desired number of hours is displayed (h = hour). Press $Start/Relo ad.
ʑ
(Spin speed in rpm) / (Rinse hold = no final spin)
You can change the spin speed shown or select c(Rinse hold = no final spin, laundry remains in the water after the
final rinse, --- appears in the display panel). You can change the spin speed shown. The maximum selectable spin
speed depends on the model and on which programme is c urrently selected.
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Additional function s a and overview of programmes, page 7
ĉSpeed Per fect
For washing in a shorter time with a washing result compa rable to that of the standard pro-
gramme. Maximum load aOverview of programmes, page 7.
ĈEco Perfect
For saving energy with a washing result compar able to that of the standard programme.
S
Reduced Ironing
Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gent le final spin at reduced speed.
Residual moisture in the laundry is increased sligh tly.
= Aqua Plus Additional rinse cycle. Increased water level. For area s with very soft water or for further
improving the washing result.
ʑ
Childlock
(
in the display panel
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from being changed
inadvertently.
ON/OFF: after the start/end of the programme, press an d hold $Start/Reload for approx.
5 seconds.
Note: The childlock can remain activated until you wish to start the next programme, even after
switching off the machine.
Then you can deactivate the childlock before starting the programme and activate it again as
necessary once the programme has started.
Note:
– The (symbol is lit: Childlock acti ve.
– The (symbol flashes: Childlock ac tive and then the programme selector is altered.
To prevent the programme from stopping, turn the pr ogramme selector back to the original
programme, the ( symbol is lit again.
ʑ
Add laundry
§+ o,
in the display panel
If you want to add additional items of laundry after the programme has started, press the
$ Start/Reload button. The machine checks whether a dding laundry is possible.
§+ , are lit: Adding laundry is possible.
ǯ
flashing: Wait until §+ , are lit.
Note: Only open the washing machine door when b oth the §+ , symbols are lit.
ǯ: It is not possible to add laundry.
Note: for safety reasons, the washing machine doo r remains locked when the water level and/
or temperature is high, or during spinning.
To continue the programme, press the $Start/Reload button.
ʑ
Energy saving mod e
If the washing machine is switched on and is not opera ted for several minutes before the programme starts or at the
end of the programme, the display panel light goes out an d the $Start/Reload button flashes.
Press any button to turn the light back on.
Programme selector for switching the
machine on and off and for selecting
the programme. Can be turned in
either direction.
All buttons are sensitive and need only
to be touched lightly. If you press and
hold the (Finished in) o ption button,
the appliance automatically runs
through the settings options.
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Programmes
Detailed overview of programmes apage 7.
Temperature and spin speed can be selected indivi dually,
depending on the selected programme and programme p rogress.
Cottons LFHard-wearing fabrics
+ Prewash 7Hard-wearing fabrics, prewash at 30 °C
Easy-Care IEasy-care fabrics
+ Prewash 7Easy-care fabrics, prewash at 30 °C
Mixed Load /
Different types of laundry
Delicate/Silk Delicate washable fabrics
Wool :Hand/machine-washable wool
Rinse Extra rinse with spin
Spin Extra spin with selectable spin speed
Drain >the rinsing water when c
(Rinse hold = no final spin)
Gentle Spin Extra spin with reduced spin speed
SuperQuick 15' 6Super Quick programme
Sensitive Hard-wearing fabri cs, longer washing and
additional rinsing for particularly sensitive ski n
Sportswear $Fabrics made from microfibre
Dark Wash KDar k-coloured fabrics
Switch off
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Turn off the tap
Not required for AquaStop models
aRefer to Installation instructions.
Remove the laundry
Open the washing machine door and remo ve the laundry.
If (Rinse hold = no final spin) is active: turn the progra mme selector
to Drai n> or Spin . Select the spin speed if necessary.
Press $Start/Reload.
– Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
– Leave the washing machine door and detergent drawer open
so that any residual water can dry away.
Congratulations - you have chosen a modern, hig h-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 ins pected thoroughly to ensure that it
functions properly and is in perfect condition.
For more information on our products, accessories, replacement parts and services, visit
our website www.bosch-home.com or contact one of our after-sales service centres.
Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
Do not operate this washing machine until you have read these
instructions and the separate installation instr uctions.
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Overview of programmes a Check the consumption values table on page 8 and the instructions on page 9.
* reduced load for additional ĉ Speed Perfect function.
As a short programm e,Mixed Lo ad /ø40 °C is ideal, when maximum spin speed is selected.
Programmes without prewash - add detergent to compartm ent II, programmes with prewash - distribute the detergent between compartments I and II.
Programmes °C max.
Type of laundry
Additional functions; options; information
Cottons LF
7 - 90 °C
8 kg/
5 kg*
Hard-wearing fabrics, heat-resistant fabri cs
made of cotton or linen
ĉSpeed Perfect*, Ĉ Eco Perfect, SReduce d Ironing,
= Aqua Plus, c(Rinse hold)
+ Prewash 7
Sensitive 7 - 60 °C Hard-wearing fabrics made of cotton or linen
ĉSpeed Perfect*, Ĉ Eco Perfect, SReduce d Ironing,
= Aqua Plus, c(Rinse hold); for particularly sensitive skin, longer wash
cycle at selected temperature, higher water level, a dditional rinse cycle
Easy-Care I
7 - 60 °C
3.5 kg
Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, syn -
thetic fibres or blended fabrics
ĉSpeed Perfect, Ĉ Eco Perfect,SReduced Ironing, = Aqua Plus,
c(Rinse hold)
+ Prewash 7
Mixed Load /
7 - 40 °C Fabrics made of cotton or easy-care fabrics
ĉSpeed Perfect, Ĉ Eco Perfect,SReduced Ironing, = Aqua Plus,
c(Rinse hold); dif ferent types of laundry can be washed together
Dark Wash K7 - 40 °C
Dark-coloured fabrics made of cotton and dar k
easy-care fabrics
ĉSpeed Perfect, Ĉ Eco Perfect,SReduc ed Ironing, = Aqua Plus,
c(Rinse hold); red uced rinse and final spin
Delicate/Silk 7 - 40 °C
2 kg
For delicate, washable fabrics, e.g. made of silk,
satin, synthetic fibres or blended fabrics
(e.g. curtains)
ĉSpeed Perfect, Ĉ Eco Perfect,SReduc ed Ironing, = Aqua Plus,
c(Rinse hold); no spin between the rinse cycles
Wool :7 - 40 °C
Hand or machine-washable fabrics made of
wool or containing wool
c(Rinse hold); Particularly gentle wash programme to preven t shrinkage of
laundry. Longer programme pauses (fabrics res t in the detergent solution)
SuperQuick 15' 67 - 40 °C
Easy-care fabrics made of cotton, linen, syn -
thetic fibres or blended fabrics
c(Rinse hold); Short programme, approx. 15 minutes, suitable for lightly
soiled laundry
Sportswear $7 - 40 °C Fabrics made from microfibre
ĉSpeed Perfect, Ĉ Eco Perfect, SReduced Ironing, = Aqua Plus,
c(Rinse hold); Do not treat laundry with fabric softener
Additional programmes Rinse , Spin , Drain >, Gentle Spin
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Carl-Wery-Str. 34
81739 München / Deutschland
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