Bosch washing machine Istruzioni per l'uso

en Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions

Washing machine

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Your new washing machine

You have chosen a premium washing machine made by Bosch.

Thanks to its innovative technologies, the washing machine is

distinguished by its perfect washing performance and its

economic consumption of water and energy.

Please take a couple of minutes to read and become familiar

with the advantages of your washing machine.

To meet the high quality demands of the Bosch brand, each

washing machine, which leaves our factory, is inspected

thoroughly to ensure that it functions properly and is in perfect

condition.

Further information on our products, accessories, spare parts

and services can be found at: www.bosch-home.com or contact

our customer service centres.

If the instructions for use and assembly describe various models,

reference is made to the differences at the appropriate places.

Explanation of the symbols

ã Warning!

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a

potentially dangerous situation which may result in death or

serious injuries unless it is avoided.

ã Caution!

This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a

potentially dangerous situation which may result in slight or

minor injuries or damage to property and the environment.

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Instructions on how best to use the appliance as well as other

useful information.

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Contents
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Instruction Manual and Installation Instructions
Before washing
Ø Intended use 4
Ø Safety instructions 5
Ø Protection of the environment 7
Ø The main points in brief 8
Ø Getting to know your appliance 9
Ø Detergent drawer 10
Ø Operating elements/Display elements 11
Operating the appliance
Ø Before each washing 12
Ø Washing 18
Ø After washing 21
Ø Programme overview 22
Ø Programme settings/options 28
Ø Automatic stain treatment 31
Ø Intelligent Dosing System 32
Ø Consumption values 37
Ø Appliance settings 38
Ø Sensors – Your washing machine is so intelligent 39
Cleaning and maintenance
Ø Care and maintenance 40
Ø Emergency lock release, e.g. if power failure occurs 46
Ø Information on the display panel 47
Ø Faults, what to do? 48
Ø Customer service 50
Installing the appliance
Ø Standard accessories 51
Ø Installation 53
Ø Remove transportation protection devices 56
Ø Connecting the water 58
Ø Alignment 61
Ø Electrical connection 62
Ø Before the 1st washing 63
Ø Transportation, e.g. if moving house 64
Index 65

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Before washing

Intended use

Ø For use in the household only.

Ø The washing machine is suitable for washing machine-

washable textiles and hand-washable wool in wash liquor.

Ø The washing machine is suitable to be operated with cold

drinking water and commercially available detergents and

care products which are suitable for use in washing

machines.

Ø When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products

and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's

instructions.

Ø The washing machine may be operated by children from 8

years of age, by persons who have limited physical, sensory

or mental abilities and by persons who have inadequate

experience or knowledge, provided they are supervised or

have been instructed by a responsible person.

Ø Keep pets away from the washing machine!

Read and follow the operating and installation instructions and all

other information enclosed with the washing machine.

Retain documents for subsequent use.

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Safety instructions

ã Warning!

Danger of death from electric shock!

Danger of death if live parts are touched.

– Never pull out the mains plug by tugging the power cord.

– Insert/pull out the mains plug with dry hands only.

ã Warning!

Risk to children!

– Do not leave children unsupervised near the washing machine.

– Children must not play with the washing machine.

– This will prevent children from locking themselves in and

suffocating.

On redundant appliances:

– Pull out the mains plug!

– Sever the power cord and discard together with the plug.

– Destroy the lock on the washing-machine door.

– Children must not perform any cleaning or maintenance work

without supervision.

– When playing, children may become entangled in the

packaging/film and packaging parts or pull them over their

heads and suffocate.

Keep packaging, plastic film and packaging parts out of the reach

of children.

– When washing at high temperatures, the glass of the washing

machine door becomes hot.

Prevent children from touching the hot washing machine door.

– Detergents and care products may cause intoxication if

consumed or eye and skin irritation if touched.

Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.

ã Warning!

Risk of explosion!

Items of washing pretreated with solvent detergents, e.g. stain

remover/petroleum ether, may cause an explosion when the

washing machine has been loaded.

Before hand thoroughly rinse items of washing by hand.

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ã Caution!

Danger of scalding!

When washing at high temperatures, you may be scalded if you

touch the hot wash liquor (e.g. if draining hot wash liquor into a

washbasin or if draining the washing machine in an emergency).

Allow detergent solution to cool down.

ã Caution!

Risk of damaging appliance!

– Cover plate may break!

Do not climb on the washing machine.

– Opened washing machine door may break off or washing

machine may overturn!

Do not lean on the open washing machine door.

ã Caution!

Danger when reaching into/gripping the rotating drum!

If you reach into the rotating drum, you may injure your hands.

Do not grip the rotating drum. Wait until the drum stops rotating.

ã Caution!

Risk of coming into contact with liquid detergents/care products!

If the detergent drawer is opened while the washing machine is

running, detergent/care product may spray out.

Caution when opening the detergent drawer.

In case of eye/skin contact, rinse thoroughly.

If accidentally swallowed, seek medical advice.

ã Caution!

Hazard due to detergent/softener running out of the dispensers!

Leaking detergent/softener may impair the function of the appliance,

e.g. damage to electronics.

Before transporting the appliance, always drain dispensers.

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Protection of the environment

Packaging/Old appliance

Hints and tips

Ø Utilise the maximum amount of washing for the particular

programme.

Ø Wash normally soiled washing without Pre-wash.

Ø Detergent dosage using the intelligent dosing system helps

save detergent and water.

Ø Energy saving mode: The display panel light goes out after

several minutes, Start/Reload A flashes. To activate the

light, select any button.

The energy-saving mode is not activated if a programme is

running.

Ø Automatic switch off: If the appliance is not operated for a

prolonged period, it automatically switches off before the

programme starts and when the programme has ended to

save energy. Switch on by pressing main switch # button.

Ø If the washing is then dried in the tumble dryer, select spin

speed according to the instructions of the dryer

manufacturer.

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Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

This appliance has been identified in accordance with the

European Directive 2002/96/EG on Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

The Directive specifies the framework for an EU-wide valid return

and recycling of waste appliances.

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The main points in brief

1

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Insert mains plug.

Turn the tap on.

Open the washing

machine door.

To switch on, press

the

# button.

Select the

programme, e.g.

Cottons.

2

@ @

Dosage: automatic

¼

Please load laundry: max. 9kg

Sort the washing. Insert the washing. Do not exceed maximum load.

3

@ @

Close the washing

machine door.

If required, change programme settings of the

selected programme and select programme

settings/options.

Select

Start/Reload

A.

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Finished, remove washing

End of the programme For switching the

machine on, press

the

# button.

Turn off the mains

supply (for models

without Aqua-Stop).

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Detergent drawer

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Intelligent Dosing System (i-DOS):

Your washing machine features an intelligent dosing system for liquid detergent and

softener. Dispensers i-DOS

w (1.3 l) and i-DOS i/w (0.5 l) in the detergent drawer are

used for this. You can select whether you want to use one liquid detergent and one

softener or two liquid detergents.

Depending on the selected programme and settings, the optimum amounts of detergent/

softener are dosed via the i-DOS containers.

At the factory the dosage has been preset for:

–i-DOS

w ¨ detergent for lightly soiled washing and

–i-DOS

i/w © softener for normally soft washing.

Overview of the i-DOS settings starting on ~ Page 22

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Dispenser w

for intelligent dosage: liquid detergent

Dispenser

i w

for intelligent dosage: softener or liquid detergent

Dispenser

vu

for manual dosage ~ Page 36

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Operating elements/Display elements

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² All buttons are sensitive, they only need to be touched gently.

i Indicator lights for intelligent dosage

~ Page 33

j Press the main switch # button. Switch

on and off the appliance.

k Programme selector can be rotated in

either direction. Programme overview,

refer to ~ Page 22

l SpeedPerfect ( button ~ Page 16,

~ Page 28

m EcoPerfect ¦ button ~ Page 16,

~ Page 28

n i-DOS w button, Dosage ~ Page 17,

~ Page 29

o i-DOS i/w button, Dosage

~ Page 17, ~ Page 29

p Temperature s, Spin Speed B,

Finished in

3 buttons ~ Page 16,

~ Page 28

q Hold down basic settings 3 sec. buttons

for appliance settings (end signal, button

signal, language, autom. switch off,

i-DOS settings) for approx. 3 seconds.

Overview of all settings

~ Page 38

h Display panel for settings and

information

r Start/Reload A button to start, interrupt

and cancel the programme

(e.g. Topping up the washing).

s Options ² button for additional

programme options. Overview of all

options ~ Page 30

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Operatin g the appliance

Before each washing

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– Install and connect washing machine properly. Refer

to ~ Page 53

– Before the 1st wash, wash once without any washing.

~ Page 63

1. Preparing the washing

Sorting the washing according to:

Ø Type of fabric/fibre.

Ø Colour.

Ø Soiling.

Ø Follow manufacturer’s care information.

Ø Care label specifications:

Protecting the washing and the machine:

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– When dosing all detergents, cleaning aids, cleaning products

and cleaning agents, always follow the manufacturer's

instructions.

– Keep detergents and agents for the pretreatment of washing

(e.g. stain remover, prewash sprays, ...) away from the

surfaces of the washing machine. Using a damp cloth,

immediately remove any fine spray residue and other

residue/droplets.

–Empty pockets.

– Remove metal parts (paper clips, etc.).

– Wash delicates in the net/bag (tights, underwired bras).

– Close zips, button up covers.

– Brush sand out of pockets and collars.

– Remove curtain fittings or include in the net/bag.

– Wash new items separately.

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Cottons 95 °C, 90 °C

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Coloureds 60 °C, 40 °C, 30 °C

B A >

Easy-Care 60 °C, 40 °C, 30 °C

A L >

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Delicates 40 °C, 30 °C

W A L

> K

Hand and machine-washable silk and woollens cold, 40 °C,

30 °C

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Do not wash laundry in the washing machine.

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2. Preparing the appliance

Insert mains plug.

Turn on water tap.

3. Selecting programme and loading laundry in the drum

1.

Open the washing machine door.

2.

Check whether the drum has been completely emptied. If

required, empty. Otherwise, the load display may malfunction.

~ Page 39

3.

Press the # button. The appliance is switched on.

The Bosch logo is indicated on the display panel and all

programme indicator lamps are lit.

Then always the Cottons programme preset at the factory is

displayed.

Displays for the Cottons programme:

– The indicator lamp is lit on the programme selector and

the main menu for the selected programme is indicated

on the display panel.

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°C 1600B 2:31h

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– In the shell grip of the detergent drawer the indicator lights

for intelligent dosage are lit if intelligent dosage has been

selected.

– For appliances with drum light:

After switching on the appliance, after opening and

closing the washing machine door as well as after starting

theprogramme, thedrum islit. Thelight goes out

automatically.

4.

Select the programme.

You can use the saved programme

or select another programme, Programme overview, refer to

~ Page 22

or select other programmes (see Additional Programs) and

choose one programme as follows:

e.g. Towels:

– Select programme using the buttons under the arrows.

The selection is acknowledged by a tick.

– Wait or back by pressing Main menu button, selected

programme is indicated on the display panel.

– To change the programme, select button under the black

highlighted programme and change programme.

5.

Insert laundry

The load screen for the selected programme (e.g. for

Cottons) is indicated on the display panel.

60 °C

1200

B

2:15h

Down Wear

Additional programms Towels Â

Rinse

Main menu

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°C 1200B 2:15h

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Towels

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Dosage: automatic

¼

Please load laundry: max. 9kg

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Displays for recommended dosage:

– Dosage: automatic, if intelligent dosage has been preset.

– Dosage: ...%, recommended dosage if no intelligent

dosage preset, see Manual dosage. ~ Page 36

²

– Unfold and load presorted items of washing. Mix large and

small items. Washing items of different size distribute

themselves better during the spin cycle. Individual items of

washing may cause an unbalanced load. ~ Page 39

– Do not load washing until the main menu for the saved

programme is displayed after the Bosch logo.

– The load screen is indicated when the door is opened or

when the amount of washing is changed.

– The load bar progresses as the washing machine is loaded. If

the max. load is exceeded, the bar flashes. Do not exceed

indicated max. load. Overfilling reduces the washing result

and encourages creasing.

4. Changing the settings of the selected programme

²

Take care not to trap any items of clothing between the loading

door and rubber seal.

Close the door.

The main menu for the selected programme is indicated again on

the display panel.

You can use the displayed presettings or adjust the selected

programme optimally to the items of washing by changing the

presettings or selecting additional settings/options.

Ø Change Temperature, Spin, Finished in time ~ Page 30:

Selecting and changing e.g. the Temperature s:

The arrows on the display panel indicate which buttons are

used to change the settings. The settings are active without

acknowledgement and are displayed in the main menu.

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– If the buttons are held down, the set values automatically run

through.

– The respective programme duration is displayed by selecting

the programme. The programme duration is adjusted while

the programme is running if the programme duration requires

changing, e.g. due to changes in the programme settings/

options, foam detection, unbalanced load detection, the load

or soiling.

Ø EcoPerfect ¦:

Energy-optimised washing by reducing the temperature while

achieving a consistent washing result.

²

The washing temperature is lower than the selected

temperature. For special hygiene requirements, the

Allergy Plus

; programme is recommended. ~ Page 24

Ø SpeedPerfect (:

For a shorter wash time with a comparable washing effect to

the standard programme. Observe maximum load. Refer

to ~ Page 22 When selected, the display lamp is lit.

Ø Options ². Overview of all options ~ Page 30

Select Options ² and e.g. Z Water Plus buttons:

– Select option by pressing the two buttons displayed on the

left.

– Select/deselect option by pressing the two buttons

displayed on the right. The selected options are

immediately active.

In the case of multi-level settings keep touching the

buttons to run through the settings automatically.

– Wait or back to the main menu by pressing Options

²

button.

60°C

1600

B

2:31h

Z

Rinse Plus

ZWater Plus

on

Â

Rinse Hold

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Ø i-DOS i/w for dosing asoftener or asecond liquid

detergent:

Selecting i-DOS

i/w and changing dosage strength:

strong: for especially soft washing (softener) or for heavily

soiled or stained washing (detergent) when container

content: Detergent set

Ø i-DOS w for dosing a liquid detergent:

Selecting i-DOS w and changing dosage strength:

normal: for normally soiled washing.

²

Do not manually dose additional detergent into detergent

drawer

uv, if intelligent dosage for detergent has been

activated; prevents overdosage and foaming.

6. Starting the programme

Ø Select Start/Reload A. The indicator light is on.

60°C

1600

B

2:31h

i/w ª

normal

i-DOS i/w dosage ª strong Â

off

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60°C

1600

B

2:31h

w ©

light

strong

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Washing

During the wash cycle the programme progress is indicated by a

bar on the display panel. The bar progresses in the course of the

wash cycle and provides information about the current

programme progress.

The arrows are switched on and off according to the programme

progress. They indicate the programme settings/options which

can be changed/added as the programme progresses.

Some programme sequence steps:

Ø Load adjust active ~ Page 39

Ø Prewash, wash, rinse, spin, drain ... are displayed during the

wash cycle.

Ø Rinsing with aqua sensor ~ Page 39

Ø Extra rinse: foam

Ø Other displays ~ Page 47

During washing

Ø Childlock

To prevent the set functions of the washing machine from

being accidentally changed, the childproof lock can be

activated.

Activate/deactivate: press Finished in

3 for approx.

5seconds.

Display panel goes back to the Main menu after approx.

3seconds.

If the programme selector is adjusted or a button is selected

while the childproof lock is active, the

E symbol flashes

briefly.

×× ×

60

°C 1600B 2:31h

i/w © øøw ¨

Load adjust active

ÖÖ

E Childlock has been activated

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Ø Topping up washing

When the programme has started, washing can be reloaded

or taken out as required.

Select Start/Reload

A.

²

– If there is a high water level, high temperature or if the drum

is rotating, the washing machine door remains locked for

reasons of safety and reload is not possible. Follow the

information on the display panel. To continue the programme,

select the Start/Reload A button. The washing machine

door is locked and the programme continues automatically.

– Load display is not active during relosding.

– Do not leave washing machine door open for a prolonged

period – water could run out of the washing.

Ø Changing the programme

if you have mistakenly started a wrong programme.

1. Select Start/Reload

A.

2. Select another programme.

3. Select Start/Reload A. The new programme starts from

the beginning.

Ø Cancelling the programme

For programmes at high temperature:

1. Select Start/Reload

A.

2. Cool down washing: select Rinse (see Additional

programs

j).

3. Select Start/Reload A.

For programmes at low temperature:

1. Select Start/Reload

A.

2. Select Spin * or Drain *.

(* see Additional programs j)

3. Select Start/Reload A.

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°C 1600B 2:31h

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Pause: Reload is possible

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Ø End of programme by Rinse Hold

1. Select Spin (If required, adjust the spin speed) or Drain.

2. Select Start/Reload A.

End of the programme

Finished, remove washing is indicated on the display panel.

If Foam has been detected is also indicated on the display panel,

the washing machine has detected too much foam during the

wash programme and therefore automatically activates additional

rinse cycles to eliminate the foam.

²

Dose less detergent in the next wash cycle with the same load.

Reduce basic dosage. ~ Page 34

Rinse hold reached:

Select "spin" or "drain"

and then "start".

Spin Drain

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Finished, remove washing

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