1 2 3 4 5 6
Switching off
Turn the programme selector to Off.
Turning off the tap
Not required for AquaStop models aInstallation instructions,
page 7.
Removing the washing
Open the washing machine door and remove the washing.
If R inse stop (no final spin) is active: turn the programme selecto r
to > Empty o r Spi n. Select the spin speed if necessary.
Press $ Start/Reload.
– Remove any foreign objects - risk of rusting.
– Leave the washing machi ne door and detergent drawer
open so that any residual water can dry.
Programme finished when ...
... finishe d, Remove washing appears on the display panel.
If the display panel lighting is off, press any button
aEnergy saving mode, page 1.
Cancelling the programme
Programmes at high temperatures
– Cool laundry: Select Rinse.
– Select $ Start/Reload.
Programmes at lower temperatures:
– Select Spin o r > Empty.
– Select $ Start/Reload.
Changing the programme, if ...
... you have selected the wrong programme by mistake:
– Reselect the programme.
– Press $ Start/Reload. The new programme star ts from the
beginning.
Adding laundry, if ... ap age 6
... $ Start/Reload is selected and Top-up possible appears on the
display panel.
– Do not leave the washing machine door open for too long as
water from the washing could leak out.
– Load display not active when reloading.
Select $ Start/Reload.
Sorting the laundry
Follow the manufacturer's care information.
According to the information on the care labels.
According to type, colour, soiling and temperature.
Do not exceed the maximum load apage 7.
Observe the important information apage 9.
Detergents and care products
Measure accordingly:
Amount of laundry, level of soiling, water hardness (ask your water supply company) and
manufacturer's instructions.
Models without insert for liquid detergent:
Pour liquid detergent into the appropriate dispenser and p lace in the drum.
During operation: Open the detergent drawer with care.
Programme selectorDisplay panel/
options buttons /change buttons
Start /
Reload
Individual settings
Select stain
The correct treatment for every stain
Do not let stains dry. Remove any solid residue beforehand. S ort items of laundry as usual and load the washing
machine. Select a type of stain (cannot be combined).
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A total of 16 different stains can be selected. The washing machine adjusts the washing temperature, drum movement
and soaking time to suit the type of stain. Hot or cold water , gentle or intensive washing control (thanks to the new
drum structure) and a long or short soaking time ens ure that the wash programme has a special sequence for each
type of stain.
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Using the Options button, selectSelect stain; cha nge with the Chang e /buttons;
select a stain.
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Stains
baby food
blood
bott. sock. dirt
butter/edi. oil
chocolate
coffee
cosmetics
egg
grass
orange
red wine stain
soil and sand
strawberry
sweat
tea
tomato
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Stain treatment in detai l - 2 examples
egg Soaked in lukewarm water, selected wash cycle with a higher water level and
additional rinse cycles to remove particles
blood Blood is first “loosened” in cold water, then the selected wa sh programme
starts.
For the other types of stain, we have formulated compa rable solutions in our intensive studies.
Start / Reload
If you want to add additional items of laundry after th e programme has started, choose $ Start/Reload. The
machine checks whether topping up laundry is possible. Fol low the instructions in the display panel.
For safety reasons, the washing machine door rema ins locked when the water level and/or temperature is high, or
while the drum is rotating.
To continue the programme, press the $ Start/Reload button.
Insert for liquid detergent (dependi ng on model), apage 10
Compartment II: detergent for main wash,
water softener, bleach, stain remover
Your washing machine
Congratulations äyou have chosen a modern, high-quality domestic appliance
manufactured by Bosch. A distinctive feature of the w ashing machine is its economical
water and energy consumption.
Each machine that leaves our factory is inspected thoroughl y to ensure that it functions
properly and is in perfect condition.
For more information on our products, accessories, replacement parts and services, see
our website www.bosch-home.com or contact our after-sales service centres.
Intended use
Contents Page
ʔIntended use .......................................................................................................... ................1
ʔProgrammes .................................................................................................. ........................1
ʔSetting and adjusting the programme ............................................................................. 3
ʔWashing ............................................................................................................... ..............3/4
ʔAfter washing ............................ .............................................................................................4
ʔIndividual settings ................... ......................................................................................... 5/6
ʔOverview of programmes ............................... .....................................................................7
ʔSafety instructions ................. ............................................................................................... 8
ʔConsumption values .................. ...........................................................................................8
ʔImportant information ...... ....................................................................................................9
ʔInsert for liquid detergent ................................................................................... .............10
ʔCare ...................................................................... ................................................................. 10
ʔInformation on the display panel ...................................... ..............................................1 0
ʔInformation about blockages .......................................................................................... 11
ʔWhat to do if... ............................................................................................................... 12/13
ʔEmergency release ..................................................................... .......................................13
ʔAfter-sales service ................................................................................................. .............13
Environmental protection / C onservation tips
– Always fill the washing machine with a maximum amount of laundry for the relevant
programme.
– Wash laundry with normal soiling withou t a pre-wash.
– Instead of LF Cottons 90 °C, select the LF Cottons 60 °C programme and
the jEcoPerfect additional function. Comparable cleaning result with
significantly lower energy consumption.
– Measure the detergent according to th e manufacturer's instructions and water
hardness.
– Energy saving mode: The display panel lighting goes out after a few minutes;
$Start/Reload flashes. Press any butto n to turn the light back on.
– If the laundry is then to be dried in the tumble dryer, select the appropriate spin
speed according to the instructions from the dryer manufa cturer
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Automatic stain removal
Automatic treatment of 16 different types of stain pos sible. No pretreatment of stains
required - the washing machine automatically adapts the washing process ap age 6.
Preparation
Before the first wash
Run a wash cycle without laundry aPage 9
Open the door / set the programme*
1
Washing
Compartment ~: fabric softener, s tarch
Compartment I: Detergent for pre-wash
ʔFor domestic use only
ʔFor machine-washable fabrics and hand-washa ble wool in detergent
solution
ʋTo be operated with cold drinking water and commercially- available
detergents and care products that are suitable fo r use 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.
Detergent drawer
with compartments I, II, ~
Control panel
Washing machine door
handle
Service flap
Washing machine door
Install correctly, according to the separate
Installation instructions.
Check the machine
– Never use a damaged machine.
– Inform the 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 childlock is active aDeactivate, page 5.
Follow the instructions in the display panel.
Washing
Individual settings
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Options see also the Overview o f programmes
VarioPerfect*
SpeedPerfect i - Standard -
EcoPerfect j
SpeedPerfect: For washing in a shorter time with a washing outcome
comparable to that of the standard programme. Maximum load
aOverview of programmes, page 7.
EcoPerfect: For saving energy with a washing performan ce comparable to
that of the standard programme.
end time
*
When you select the programme, the respective t ime to the end of the pro-
gramme is displayed. It can be adjusted to a maximum o f 24 hours in 1-hour
increments. Press the Change /button repeatedly until the required
number of hours is displayed (h=hour). It is not possible to ma ke adjustments
once the programme has started.
Prewashc
off - on
For heavily soiled items. Prewash at max. 30 °C.
SEasy-iron
off - on
Special spin sequence with subsequent fluffing. Gen tle final spin at reduced
speed. Residual moisture in the laundry is increa sed slightly.
3Signal
*
Select the volume of the information signals.
off ä quiet ä medium ä loud ä very loud
button signal*
Select the volume of the button signals.
off ä quiet ä medium ä loud ä very loud
language
*
Select the language of the display texts.
Water Plus
off - on
Increased water level. Gentler treatment of the laundr y.
Rinse stop
off - on
After the final rinse, the laundry remains in the water .
2Rinse Plus
*
max. +3 Rinse cycles
Extra rinse. Prolonged programme duration. Recomm ended use: for
particularly sensitive skin and/or in areas with very soft water.
[ stain selection
*
Automatic treatment of tough stains aPage 6.
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Display symbols
Childproof lock/appliance lock
off - on #
You can lock the washing machine to prevent the functions you have set from
being changed inadvertently.
To activate: Press and hold the ÙOptions button for 5 seconds.
The #symbol lights up.
To deactivate: Press and hold the ÙOptions button for 5 seconds.
– If the programme selector is adjuste d after the appliance has started:
The #symbol flashes. First, reset the programme selector to the
original programme, then deactivate.
– The childlock can remain activated until you start the next programme, even
after the machine has been switched off (the name of the last programme
run appears on the display panel).
Then you can deactivate the childlock again bef ore starting the programme
and activate it again as necessary once the prog ramme has started.
3Foam detection Too much foam in the washing machine. Foam detec tion system active -
special programme sequence to reduce foam.
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Load indicator/
recommended dosage
To activate, first open the door, set the programme and
then load the items of laundry.
Load laundry
Observe the load display on the
display panel apage 9
Close the washing
machine door
Dilute thick fabric softener and care products with water.
This prevents blockages.
Add detergent and
care products
Observe the dosage
recommendation for detergent on the
display panel apage 9
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3
4
Drum interior light
(depending on model) comes on
when the door is opened or closed,
or when a programme is started;
goes out automatically.
– –, 20° - 90° °CÔÈ
Set the temperature (– – = cold)
0, 400 - 1600* ÔÈ
Set the spin speed
(* model-dependent) (0 = no spin during the
programme sequence)
All buttons are sensitive and need only
to be touched lightly.
Programme selector for
switching the machine on
and off and for selecting the
programme. Can be turned
in either direction.
Selecting individual settings
a
page 5.
Select stain
a
page 6.
Setting the tempera ture / spin speed
a
page 2.
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Programmes
Detailed overview of programmes apage 7.
Temperature and spin speed can be selected ind ividually,
depending on the selected programme and progr amme progress.
LFCottons Hard-wearing fabrics
Easy-Care Easy-care fabrics
1 Mix Different types of laundry
Delicate/Silk Delicate washable fabrics
O:Wool Hand/machine-washable wool
Rinse Extra rinse with spin
Spin Extra spin with selectable spin speed
> Empty Empty the rinsing water with
Rinse stop (no final spin)
6 SuperQuick 15’ Extra short programme
V Sensitive Hard-wearing fabrics; longer washing and a ddi-
tional rinsing for particularly sensitive skin
Z Sports, Fitness Fabrics made from microfibre, do not treat laundry
with fabric softener
Shirt/Blouse Non-iron shirts
P Curtains Curtains programme
V+ Sensitive Plus washable fabrics filled with down apage 9
Dark Wash Bed linen or dark-coloured fabrics
Select $ Start/Reload
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Overview of programmes a table of consumption values on page 8 and in structions on page 9.
* reduced load for S peedPerfect ioption
1Mix 40 °C with maximum spin speed is ideal a s a short programme.
Programmes without prew ash - add detergent to compartment I I, programmes with prewash - distribu te the detergent between compartmen ts I and II.
Programmes
°C
(– – = cold)
max.
Type of laundry
Options; notes
LFCottons – – ... 90 °C
8 kg/
5 kg*
Hard-wearing fabrics, hea t-resistant fabrics
made of cotton or linen
SpeedPerfect i*, EcoPerfect j,P rewash , Easy-iron S, Water Plus ,
Rinse Plus 2, stain sele ction [, Rinse stop
V Sensitive – – . .. 60 °C Hard-wea ring fabrics made of cotton or linen
SpeedPerfect i*, EcoPerfect j,P rewash , Easy-iron S, Water Plus ,
Rinse Plus 2, stain selection [, Rinse stop ; for partic ularly sensitive skin, longer
wash cycle at selected tem perature, higher water level, addi tional rinse cycle
Easy-Care – – ... 60 °C
3.5 kg
Easy-care fabrics made of cot ton, linen,
synthetic fibres or blended fabrics
SpeedPerfect i, EcoPerfect j, Prewash , Easy-iron S, Water Plus ,
Rinse Plus 2, stain sele ction [, Rinse stop
1 Mix – – ... 40 °C Fabrics made of cotton and eas y-care fabrics
SpeedPerfect i, EcoPerfect j, Prewash , Easy-iron S, Water Plus ,
Rinse Plus 2, stain sele ction [, Rinse stop ;
different types of laundry c an be washed together
Dark Wash – – ... 40 °C
Delicate bed linen or dark -coloured fabrics
made of cotton and dark ea sy-care fabrics
SpeedPerfect i, EcoPerfect j, Prewash , Easy-iron S, Water Plus ,
Rinse Plus 2, stain sele ction [, Rinse stop ; reduced rinse + spi n and final spin
P Curtains – – ... 40 °C
curtains weighing 3.5 kg, o r light curtains
measuring 25 - 30 m²
SpeedPerfect i, EcoPerfect j, Water Plus , Rinse Plus 2, stain selection [,
Rinse stop ; reduced rinse + spin and final spin
Shirt/Blouse – – ... 60 °C
2 kg
Non-iron shirts made of cotton , linen, syn-
thetic fibres or blended fabr ics
SpeedPerfect i, EcoPerfect j, Prewash , Easy-iron S, Water Plus , Rinse
Plus 2, stain selection [, Rinse stop ; gentle spin only, hang u p dripping wet
V+
Sensitive Plus
– – ... 60 °C
machine-washable fabrics fi lled with down
(no cushions or bedding)
SpeedPerfect i, EcoPerfect j, Water Plus , Rinse Plus 2, R inse stop ;
wash large items separat ely, be sparing with washing deterg ent apage 9
Delicate/Silk – – ... 40 °C
For delicate, washable fabric s, e.g. made of
silk, satin, synthetic fibres or b lended fabrics
(e.g. curtains)
SpeedPerfect i, EcoPerfect j, Prewash , Easy-iron S, Water Plus ,
Rinse Plus 2, stain sele ction [, Rinse stop ;
gentle spin between the rinse cycles only
O: Wool – – ... 40 °C
Hand or machine-washab le fabrics made of
wool or containing wool
Rinse stop; particularly gentl e wash programme to prevent shrinkag e of laun-dry, longer
breaks during the program me (fabrics rest in the detergent solution)
6 SuperQuick 15’ – – ... 40 °C
Easy-care fabrics made of co tton, linen,
synthetic fibres or blended fabrics
Rinse stop; short programm e, approx. 15 minutes, suitable for li ghtly soiled washing
Z Sports, Fitness – – ... 40 °C Fabrics made from microfibre
SpeedPerfect i, EcoPerfect j, Prewash , Easy-iron S, Water Plus , Rinse
Plus 2, stain selection [, Rinse stop ; do not treat laundry wit h fabric softener
Additional programmes Rinse, Spin, > Em pty
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